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October 2016

Building Your Annual Fund 

Every nonprofit needs loyal annual fund donors. On October 12, Marilyn Foster Kirk, a nonprofit consultant and educator with 35+ years of experience, will offer practical insights and best practices for enhancing your annual giving program. Click here to register for Building Your Annual Fund. Learn More >

Leadership Brown Bag Lunch

The next Leadership Brown Bag Lunch will be on October 21 at noon. Bring your lunch to the Community Foundation and chat with other nonprofit leaders in an informal setting. Our conversation starter will be: Community Outreach & Communications. Learn More >

MicroGrant Program

We recognize that during difficult financial times, professional development can suffer and this grant program is designed to provide a boost so that your board members, staff, and/or volunteers can continue building their skills. Stay tuned for more information and application details.

NGOLD Breakfast Series

The Breakfast Series continues on October 19 with Accessing a Full Spectrum of Voices: Public Unrest and the 2016 Elections. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for networking, program runs 9-10:00 a.m. Contact ngoldcenter@niu.edu or call 815-753-4410 to RSVP. Learn More >

True Leadership Program

On October 25, learn about emotional intelligence and the importance of understanding emotions in employee motivation, satisfaction, and productivity. A 20% discount is available to DCNP members who wish to participate in the True Leadership Development Program. Learn More >
KSRA is Seeking Volunteer Opportunities
Independently Me! is a Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association (KSRA) program that focuses on increasing participant's leisure education, living skills, and communication skills. The group can help meet your volunteer needs on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Learn More >

State Farm In-Kind Donation Program
With today's budgetary constraints, many nonprofits are feeling the pinch. State Farm has an in-kind donation program for computers and office furniture, which might help. Learn More >

DeKalb County 211 Database
211 is an information and referral system that connects community members to a range of local services. An informational meeting will be held on December 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau to discuss the DeKalb County 211 Database and answer questions. Learn More >

Clark Miller Consulting
Could your organization benefit from a conversation about how to engage the board of directors and community in building a sustainable Development Program? Kristin Miller of Clark Miller Consulting offers discounts to DCNP members seeking assistance with determining next steps to increase contributed income. Go to www.clarkmillerconsulting.com for more information and to schedule your complimentary one-hour meeting today! 
Jake Swick is a Junior at NIU with majors in Political Science and Community Leadership and Civic Engagement and a minor in Spanish. 

This semester, Jake participated in the DCNP-NGOLD Internship Program and was paired with the DeKalb County Community Action Department (DCCAD). Click here to see what Jake has to say about his internship experience.

 
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