Nonprofit Central and NPA of Monroe County present: Meet The Media
Thursday, 2/13/20 from 9:00am to 12:15pm
Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Rooms 1B/C, 1st floor
Local media reps provide suggestions on how to get coverage for your meaningful community work. Come prepared to present a story idea no more than one minute long (only one pitch per nonprofit). Plenty of time for 1:1 questions too.
This is a FREE event, but you must register HERE
"Wake Up! with United Way Breakfast Series" at Dimension Mill
Thursday, 2/13/20, 7:45 - 9:00am - Food Security in Monroe County
Thursday, 3/12/20, 7:45 - 9:00am - Effects on the Brain: Trauma, Injury, and Substance Abuse
Join us at the Mill for the 2020 continuation of the Wake Up! with United Way breakfast series. On Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 7:45 - 9:00am we will tackle the topic "Food Security in Monroe County" with speakers Julio Alonso, Executive Director of Hoosier Hills Food Bank; Vicki Pierce, Executive Director of Community Kitchen of Monroe County; and Brandon Shurr, IU Division of Student Affairs and MCCSC School Board. On Thursday, March 12, 2020, we will be discussing Effects on the Brain: Trauma, Injury, and Substance Abuse.
The Wake Up! with United Way 2020 season has been a collaborative project of United Way of Monroe County and Indiana University's Political and Civic Engagement Program.
BTCC Quarterly Gathering: Creating a Geography of Opportunity
Date/Time: February 20, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408
Event Contact: Stephanie Solomon, btccbloomington@gmail.com 812.335.7276
BTCC is a network of organizations and individuals collaborating to provide training, build relationships, and promote actionable change to address the root causes of social problems in Monroe County. This Quarterly Gathering is open to all community members and will include a presentation and discussion on inequities in housing and education. This presentation, led by educational equity researchers, the Bloomington Housing Authority, and nonprofit South Central Indiana Housing Opportunities, will paint a picture of this issue in Bloomington and then present next steps to address local inequities in housing and educational access.
NPA Outreach Monthly Breakfast meeting
"Ethical Quandaries in the Workplace"
Facilitated by: Joshua Perry, Kelley School of Business
Date: March 10, 2020, 8:30am-9:30am
Location: The Uptown Cafe (102 E. Kirkwood Ave.) on the bar side in the family dining area.
Breakfast is on your own. For parking, the closest and cheapest option for parking is the Walnut St. garage (entrance on Walnut St. between 7th Street and 8th Street). There is also metered parking available.
NPA Development Directors Networking Breakfast
This monthly meeting is for Development Directors or other staff whose primary role is fundraising. Discussion topics are generated by the group. To learn more and for upcoming dates, please contact Meagan Niese at meaganniese@cfbmc.org. You may also email Meagan to be added to the list serve and receive regular reminders. Meeting times vary from month to month.
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BE MORE AWARDS
The Be More Awards is our community's way of honoring and applauding the outstanding, but often unrecognized efforts of our community volunteers. Ten awards will be presented during the community celebration honoring all of the nominees at the event on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 7:00pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. A $500 check will be presented to each of the recipient's volunteer organizations in honor of their outstanding service.
Click HERE for full information about the event!
Community Service Available
2020 Free Community Tax Service through the United Way of Monroe County - click HERE
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Nonprofit Training Opportunities
FREE WEBINAR - Introduction to Google Analytics for Nonprofits
Date: Monday, February 24, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm EST
Presented by: Josh Kashorek, Director of Marketing at Journity
Every nonprofit should have Google Analytics installed on their website. This free analytics service offers a deep look at what people are doing on your website and provides a treasure trove of data to help your nonprofit make the critical decisions needed to boost marketing performance. In this webinar, you'll learn:
- The advanced settings that are an absolute must for marketers
- Key reports that will tell you exactly how well your campaigns are performing
- How you can easily spot trends even if you hate math
Register HERE
FREE WEBINAR - 6 Ways to Prevent Your Nonprofit's WordPress Site from Getting Hacked
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Time: 1PM - 2PM EST
Presented by: Chuck Spidell, Nonprofit WordPress Security Expert at ILLUSIO
If you’re part of a small nonprofit comms team, your WordPress website updates probably aren’t high on the priority list – but they should be. The last thing you want added to your list is trying to figure out how to fix a site that’s been suddenly hijacked or taken offline. Your website is an investment that’s worth protecting and it’s important that your donors and constituents have a consistently positive experience. In this webinar, you'll learn:
- Why strong security is important for WordPress
- What can happen when your nonprofit’s website gets hacked
- Six practical steps you can take to keep your site protected
- Bonus tips and security recommendations
Register HERE
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Employment
WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Position: Early Childhood Educator
Working hours/status: Part-time (30 hours per week) hourly, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday, Sunday and/or evening hours (Fair Labor Standards Act category: "non-exempt"). Potential growth opportunity for a move to full time (40 hours per week).
Pay Rate: $13.00/hour
The WonderLab Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is a key member of the WonderLab Education Department and museum education team. WonderLab’s educational programs aim to educate, inspire, delight, build community, increase museum visitation, and generate revenue. The ECE brings creativity, passion, and a spark of delight to developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children birth through age 6 and their caregivers. In this position, the ECE has the opportunity to create hands-on experiences, work with a variety of audiences, and comfortable and confidently communicate scientific processes, concepts, and ideas. WonderLab is committed to building curious and creative problem solvers inspired by the wonder of science. The ECE position is a great opportunity with growth potential for a young professional early in a career or for an experienced educator looking for a unique, fun out-of-the-classroom work environment.
Full job description HERE. To apply, send resume and cover letter with availability to deirdre@wonderlab.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington
Position: Good Character & Citizenship Director
Working Hours/Status: 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday (11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. during the school year, weekends and additional hours as necessary; summer hours will vary)
Pay Rate: $14.42/hr plus benefits
The Good Character & Citizenship Director will schedule and supervise programs, track members’progress, and complete reports for the Good Character & Active Citizenship priority outcome. The Good Character & Citizenship Director will be the lead staff in the Teen Center and supervise support staff in the area. This position is responsible for ensuring that our members have a safe, positive environment while in the Teen Center. The Good Character & Active Citizenship Director will work intimately with all programs designed for members 12 and older. The Good Character & Citizenship Director will work with all age groups in this priority outcome by designing and ensuring implementation of service projects throughout the facility.
Full job description HERE. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jeigh Hockersmith at jhockersmith@bgcbloomington.org
Employment with Stone Belt
Position: Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Working Hours/Status: Weekend Shifts
You will assist our clients in leading self-directed lives and contributing to society. DSPs assist with activities of daily living and encourage our clients to exhibit attitudes and behaviors that promote community inclusion.Our ideal DSP is someone who is highly-motivated, and enjoys working with others. This is definitely not a desk job, so you need to like staying active at work and appreciate variety in your daily routine. Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Experience working in healthcare or human services is preferred, but not required. Applicants must also have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage through Stone Belt’s insurance.
Extensive training and job shadowing are provided; therefore, previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required. All that is needed is a calm, considerate personality, and the desire to work in a positive and uplifting environment.
Position: Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Working Hours/Status: Overnight Shifts
Overnight shifts at Stone Belt allow you to work in a relatively quiet, relaxed atmosphere while providing essential services to the incredible individuals we support. Overnight staff perform housekeeping duties like laundry, cleaning counters, and organizing before helping get people ready to start their day. Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Experience working in healthcare or human services is preferred, but not required. Applicants must also have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage through Stone Belt’s insurance.
For more information about employment opportunities with Stone Belt, contact Preston Hughes, HR Manager at 812-332-2168 ext.261 or click here to see more.
WFHB
Position: Part-time Development Director
General Duties and Responsibilities: The Development Director provides leadership for finding and acquiring sources of financial support for WFHB, both for operations and for capital expenditures. “Development” means outreach and marketing intended to acquire contributions, rather than more listeners or new volunteers.
For full description and information, click HERE
Submit inquiries to Jar Turner at manager@wfhb.org
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Resources
10 Website Design Best Practices for Nonprofits - click HERE
106 Free or Low-Cost Online Tools/Resources for Nonprofits- click HERE
Making the Most of Your Nonprofit's Website - click HERE
How To Improve Your Nonprofit's Digital Content in 2020 - click HERE
Developing a Non-profit Tech Strategy: A Step-by-Step Guide - click HERE
3 Corporate Giving Ideas to Boost Donations - click HERE
3 Ways to Manage and Grow Major Donor Relationships - click HERE
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