Archive for September 2014
Volunteer Engagement: Q&A with Chicago Cares' Wendy Neuert
In today’s Q&A, Wendy Neuert, Director of Ongoing Programs at Chicago Cares, will answer some questions about nonprofit volunteer engagement. Interested in learning more about this topic? Wendy will present at an upcoming Axelson Center workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 1. “Essential Volunteer Engagement Strategies”, which will be held 9 a.m. – noon on North Park’s... Read more »
Outstanding Nonprofit Management: Hallmark #2: Leadership and Governance
This is the second installment of guest blogger Jim Stoynoff’s seven-part series on posts on Outstanding Nonprofit Management. See the first post, covering the “Mission and Program” Hallmark. This post on the second Hallmark, Leadership and Governance, originally appeared at Jim’s blog. Catch up with Jim on Twitter @Synthesis_Biz. This blog series was inspired by the Alford-Axelson Award Review... Read more »
NEWS: Application Period Open for Axelson Center’s Annual Nonprofit Management Awards
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence and the 2015 Excellent Emerging Organization Award—two annual honors presented by the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University to Chicago-area nonprofit organizations. The Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence recognizes nonprofits serving the seven-county Chicago region who exemplify... Read more »
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Federal Funding 101: Q&A with Roosevelt University's Deidra Somerville
In today’s Q&A, Deidra Somerville, MSW, CFRE, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs at Roosevelt University, will answer some questions about trends and offer tips for success in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Interested in learning more about this topic? Deidra will present at an upcoming Axelson Center workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 17. “Federal Funding 101:... Read more »
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