The Non-Profit Staff
Development Coalition (NPSDC) is bringing back (by popular demand !)two workshops
from its excellent “Building Leadership Skills
1” series, developed in 2008:
“ENGAGING
YOUR EMPLOYEES” (February 2, 2010)
“DEVELOPING
HIGH PERFORMING WORK TEAMS” (March 3, 2010)
If you have not as yet
attended these workshops – don’t miss out this time around!
Do register soon – (please
see below)
As past participants aptly remarked…
“Really
great training! … this workshop helped me learn how to create a guide for
‘instituting a coaching culture’ in the workplace to retain staff
and develop their talent. It enabled me to determine key drivers
for my team to keep them engaged…”
(from workshop “Engaging Your
Employees”)
“This
workshop was ‘right on” ! It was practical and
applicable to what I do --- had a lot of substance to it”.
(from
workshop “Developing High Performing Work Teams”)
Anna
McCain,Project
Manager
Non-Profit
Staff Development Coalition Project (NPSDC)
Session Five:
TAPPING ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION TO ADDRESS ORGANIZATIONAL
DILEMMAS
Session
description:
Innovation is not
just about coming up with new ideas for service and programs. It’s a way
to think about how you solve all the challenging facing your organization.
This leadership
development session examines the complexity of dilemmas facing today’s
organizational leaders and provides a simple and powerful tool to organize
your thinking and uncover new possibilities for moving forward. Research and
experience show that the success of any organizational initiative depends on
the fit between the situation you’re facing the planning and
implementation tools used to address it. The Three-Lens Conversation
(TLC) is a practical tool that will help you lead change under
challenging and uncertain conditions.
Your session
takeaways:
The ability to map organizational dilemmas on a
complexity continuum;
The ability to match the type of situation you are
facing to appropriate management tools and methods and to see how
different management approaches support and reinforce each other.
Practice three key practices for leading in
challenging times. There will be an interactive panel discussion on this
session topic in the afternoon.
--- On Mon, 1/4/10, Helen Lakeru <helen@...> wrote:
From: Helen Lakeru <helen@...> Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws [1 Attachment] To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 12:45 PM
Here’s a document that has all the basics about forming a non profit in WA State including Bylaws. If you look at Exhibits C and D, you’ll see samples of Bylaws.
Please note this is an old How To document and may be out of date. King County Bar Association may have an updated version. The bylaw sample should still be helpful for you though.
I am not a lawyer or expert in this area. Our organization used this to help us as we formed the organization.
Hope this is useful for you.
Helen
Helen Lakeru
Founder, Board President
Many Lights Foundation
Providing children in kinship and foster care with permanent homes in an intergenrational community.
http://www.manyligh ts.org
helen@manylights. org
425-246-2647 (mobile)
From: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com [mailto:NonProfitNe tworking@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Michael Taylor Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:12 AM To: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws [1 Attachment]
Administrative Manager Foundation for Health Care Quality 705 Second Avenue, Suite 703 Seattle, WA 98104 Tel: (206) 682-2811 ext. 10 Fax: (206) 682-3739 http://www.qualityh ealth.org
From: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com [mailto:NonProfitNe tworking@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Sleepless Seattle Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:15 PM To: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws
Dear all
can any one help to share a bylaws template? it will greatly help
Karim
--- On Sat, 12/26/09, pam ffkhq <pamffkhq@hotmail. com> wrote:
From: pam ffkhq <pamffkhq@hotmail. com> Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws To: nonprofitnetworking @yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 6:17 PM
thank you so much this will really help
To: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com From: KenRistine@hotmail. com Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:14:33 -0800 Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws
Pam,
The answer is yes and no.
If you plan to make the executive director an ex-officio member of the board (which means a member by means of her/his position) then that should be outlined in the by-laws. Remember, ex-officio does not mean without voting powers….a member of the board is a member of the board.
If you plan on simply including the executive director in board meetings as a staff resource and a non-voting, non-board member, that does not have to be in the by-laws.
The by-laws need to make clear how the board is to enter into contracts and other legal obligations on behalf of the corporation. While some of this is inherent in the state's corporation laws, the by-laws can, and should, reference those powers. For example, does the whole board have to vote on a contract or are you going to allow an executive committee to do some business?
That process helps outline the hiring process for the e.d. in that the nonprofit corporation and the individual enter into a contract when you hire that person.
Regards,
Ken Ristine
Tacoma, WA
kenristine@hotmail. com
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from what I have found it is a donation that was unrequested and/or uninvited, (and may be unwanted, for it may not fit any of your needs) - at times offered by someone who has no other contact with your organization -
To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com From: mycatpepino@... Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:48:55 +0000 Subject: [NonProfitNetworking] Definition of unsolicited donations
Hi All,
I'm wondering if anyone could provide me with a legal definition of unsolicited donations. I've searched and can't find one anywhere.
Thank you and happy new year!
Lauren Glickman Executive Director Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project Lynnwood, WA 98036
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Volunteer Wrangling: What to Do When You Are Looking a Volunteer in the Eye
Presenter: Jillian Gross, Development/Special Events Manager, Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County
Friday, January 22, 2010
9am to 4pm
Seattle University, Student Center, Room 160
Improve volunteer retention by focusing on the relationships volunteers build during their experience. Through peer learning, authentic storytelling and gratitude, we can help connect volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to missions that are changing the world.
· Convene with your peers and learn tips and tools for volunteer leadership.
· Practice ready-to-implement methods for improving volunteer leadership.
· Explore “friendraising” - why happy volunteers are an essential organizational asset.
· Experience volunteer leadership through the volunteer perspective.
· Investigate bridging the prevalent generation gap among volunteers.
· Renew your commitment and excitement to mindful volunteer leadership.
Contact Danielle Potter at potterd@... or 206.296-6143.
The cost is $125 (per seminar) for the general public; $100 per seminar for SU students, alumni and employees; $100 for three or more representatives from the same organization; or $100 for individuals who sign up for three or more Service in Action Seminars. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund.
Here’s a document that has all the basics about forming a non
profit in WA State including Bylaws. If you look at Exhibits C and D, you’ll
see samples of Bylaws.
Please note this is an old How To document and may be out of
date. King County Bar Association may have an updated version. The bylaw sample
should still be helpful for you though.
I am not a lawyer or expert in this area. Our organization used
this to help us as we formed the organization.
Hope this is useful for you.
Helen
Helen Lakeru
Founder, Board President
Many Lights Foundation
Providing children in kinship and foster care with permanent
homes in an intergenrational community.
http://www.manylights.org
helen@...
425-246-2647 (mobile)
From:
NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Taylor Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:12 AM To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws [1 Attachment]
Administrative
Manager Foundation
for Health Care Quality 705
Second Avenue, Suite 703 Seattle,
WA 98104 Tel:
(206) 682-2811 ext. 10 Fax:
(206) 682-3739 http://www.qualityhealth.org
From: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sleepless
Seattle Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:15 PM To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws
Dear all
can any one help to share a bylaws template? it will
greatly help
Karim
--- On Sat, 12/26/09, pam ffkhq <pamffkhq@...> wrote:
From: pam ffkhq <pamffkhq@...>
Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws
To: nonprofitnetworking@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 6:17 PM
thank you so much this will really help
To: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com
From: KenRistine@hotmail. com
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:14:33 -0800
Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws
Pam,
The answer is yes and no.
If you plan to make the executive director an ex-officio member
of the board (which means a member by means of her/his position) then that
should be outlined in the by-laws. Remember, ex-officio does not mean without
voting powers….a member of the board is a member of the board.
If you plan on simply including the executive director in board
meetings as a staff resource and a non-voting, non-board member, that does
not have to be in the by-laws.
The by-laws need to make clear how the board is to enter into
contracts and other legal obligations on behalf of the corporation. While
some of this is inherent in the state's corporation laws, the by-laws can,
and should, reference those powers. For example, does the whole board have to
vote on a contract or are you going to allow an executive committee to do
some business?
That process helps outline the hiring process for the e.d. in
that the nonprofit corporation and the individual enter into a contract when
you hire that person.
Regards,
Ken Ristine
Tacoma, WA
kenristine@hotmail. com
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it now.
I have many clients that would be
interested in this training. Â Can you please send me the schedule for future
training sessions as well?
Thank you!
-April
__________________________________________
do it pro bono.
April Kelley Program Manager, Seattle
T: (206) 382 – 7851 ♦ F: (206)
382 – 6097 1402 3rd Avenue, Suite
1328 ♦ Seattle,
WA98101 april@...
Taproot Foundation New York| DC | Chicago | San Francisco | Seattle | Los Angeles
From:
NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Leah Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010
10:47 AM To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com Subject: [NonProfitNetworking]
NPower Seattle Salesforce Training Class This Wednesday - 1/6/10
The Salesforce Foundation has made the powerful online
Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) service available free to nonprofits
up to 10 users. NPower has customized this system to create a compelling
database solution for nonprofit contact management, fund development, and
service tracking. This training is great for nonprofits that are considering
implementing Salesforce or that have a Salesforce database and want to maximize
their use.
In this training you'll learn:
- What does a successful SF database look like at your agency?
- What is an account?
- What is house holding?
- What are relationships?
- What are opportunities - Volunteer, In kind, Regular giving, Major giving,
Grants
- Basic Reports
Date and Time: This Wednesday - January 6th, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $70/ NPower Seattle members - $100/non-members
The Salesforce Foundation has made the powerful online Constituent Relationship
Management (CRM) service available free to nonprofits up to 10 users. NPower has
customized this system to create a compelling database solution for nonprofit
contact management, fund development, and service tracking. This training is
great for nonprofits that are considering implementing Salesforce or that have a
Salesforce database and want to maximize their use.
In this training you'll learn:
- What does a successful SF database look like at your agency?
- What is an account?
- What is house holding?
- What are relationships?
- What are opportunities - Volunteer, In kind, Regular giving, Major giving,
Grants
- Basic Reports
Date and Time: This Wednesday - January 6th, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $70/ NPower Seattle members - $100/non-members
Location: NPower Lab, Welch Plaza Building, 403 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA
98144
To register: Salesforce Foundations 1/6/10
For additional information contact: Training@...
Our volunteer coordinator recently received the following message:
---email below---
Hi,
I am looking to make a one time cash donation to support a non profit
charity or rescue group.
I would love to know more about your work and why you think this donation
would be beneficial to your work.
Regards,
John Hamilton.
---email above---
This just seemed a little suspicious to me, especially that period after
Hamilton - who would do that? So I took a look at the headers. (I've
included them at the end of this message for those who might be interested).
One hates to turn down any inquiry for donation, but this appears to be
someone trolling for mailable email addresses for nonprofits, probably for
"treasure-auction.com". I went to treasure-auction.com, but got a 403 error.
Did anyone else get this email? Your thoughts?
---header below---
Return-Path: <j.hamilton112334@...>
Delivery-Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:59:44 -0500
Received-SPF: neutral (mxus1: 125.215.171.2 is neither permitted nor denied
by domain of gmail.com) client-ip=125.215.171.2;
envelope-from=j.hamilton112334@...; helo=treasure-auction.com;
Received: from treasure-auction.com ([125.215.171.2])
by mx.perfora.net (node=mxus1) with ESMTP (Nemesis)
id 0LeONZ-1OGzdC0TU5-00qhKI for info@...; Mon,
04 Jan 2010 02:59:43 -0500
Received: from User ([41.217.65.4]) by treasure-auction.com with Microsoft
SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959);
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 15:59:22 +0800
Reply-To: <j.hamilton112333@...>
From: "John Hamilton."<j.hamilton112334@...>
To: j.hamilton112334@...
Subject: Donation Inquiry.
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 08:58:55 -0800
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain;
charset="Windows-1251"
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---header above---
Thanks,
Claire Petersky
Executive Director
Faith in Action - Supporting Senior Independence
claire@...
(425) 369-9120
1121 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish WA 98075
www.faithinaction4seniors.org
Administrative Manager Foundation for Health Care Quality 705 Second Avenue, Suite 703 Seattle, WA 98104 Tel: (206) 682-2811 ext. 10 Fax: (206) 682-3739 http://www.qualityhealth.org
From: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com [mailto:NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sleepless Seattle Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:15 PM To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws
Dear all
can any one help to share a bylaws template? it will greatly help
Karim
--- On Sat, 12/26/09, pam ffkhq <pamffkhq@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: pam ffkhq <pamffkhq@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws To: nonprofitnetworking@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 6:17 PM
thank you so much this will really help
To: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com From: KenRistine@hotmail. com Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:14:33 -0800 Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws
Pam,
The answer is yes and no.
If you plan to make the executive director an ex-officio member of the board (which means a member by means of her/his position) then that should be outlined in the by-laws. Remember, ex-officio does not mean without voting powers….a member of the board is a member of the board.
If you plan on simply including the executive director in board meetings as a staff resource and a non-voting, non-board member, that does not have to be in the by-laws.
The by-laws need to make clear how the board is to enter into contracts and other legal obligations on behalf of the corporation. While some of this is inherent in the state's corporation laws, the by-laws can, and should, reference those powers. For example, does the whole board have to vote on a contract or are you going to allow an executive committee to do some business?
That process helps outline the hiring process for the e.d. in that the nonprofit corporation and the individual enter into a contract when you hire that person.
Regards,
Ken Ristine
Tacoma, WA
kenristine@hotmail. com
Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now.
Hello-
I am looking for samples of the above, ideally those who deal with a fee for
services program.
Thank you in advance!
Holly Bukes
Coalition: HUMAnE
DFC (Drug Free Communities) and STOP (Sober Truth
on Preventing Underage Drinking) Coordinator
Department: Education and
Community Services
Reports To: Project
HANDLE Program Director
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
SalaryRange: $17.77 to $20.00/hour (Range
17)
Status:
Full-time,
Regular 40 hours/week
Close Date: Friday,
January 15, 2010 or until filled
Neighborhood
House Programs
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people
with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial
independence, health and community building. Our services include early
childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and
tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and
services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance
abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and
publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 13,500
individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.
Scope
Neighborhood House’s Project HANDLE (HIV/AIDS
Network Development and Life-skills Experience), is looking for a coordinator
to expand and enhance the activities of our Community Advisory Coalition (CAC)
and our underage drinking prevention. The DFC project is a substance abuse
prevention coalition committed to addressing youth substance abuse, with a
strong emphasis on substance abuse policies/environmental strategies. The DFC
and STOP Coordinator is part of a team made up of the Project Director, CAC
members, evaluator and all stakeholders in charge of implementing the goals,
objectives and activities of the proposed grant utilizing the SAMHSA’s
Strategic Prevention Framework (community assessment, capacity building,
planning, implementation, evaluation, sustainability plan and cultural
competency). This person will be working with High Point,
Rainier Vista and New Holly residents and schools in Seattle
and KingCounty.
The DFC Project is primarily funded by a grant from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the U.S. Department of Human
and Health Services, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration,
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (running through 2014).
The STOP Act Project is funded by a grant (2009-2013)
from the U.S. Department of Human and Health Services, Substance Abuse Mental
Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
for underage drinking prevention.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the
Project Director, lead the CAC through a comprehensive community
assessment and planning process to help develop priorities and strategies
to address youth substance abuse. Develop agendas and trainings/capacity
building for CAC members; provide CAC staffing for monthly meetings.
Take/record minutes in CAC
meetings, SAMHSA’s SPF workgroups, staff meeting and other community
meeting. Attend CAC meeting, CASASTART Policy Council, and other gatherings
to accomplish program goals.
Lead, organize and
coordinate youth activities, such as Photo Voice/GIS mapping, youth
advocate/summer training and other environmental strategies activities.
Help develop community
policy recommendations and projects related to substance abuse and
underage drinking prevention. Understand the Washington State Law on
underage drinking, alcohol and other related substance abuse.
Work with Washington State
Liquor Control Board and other agencies to create comprehensive substance
abuse/underage drinking prevention policy and participate in underage
drinking task force within Neighborhood House and linking with various
State, City, County governments and diverse Community Based Organizations
and businesses.
Support in promotion and
educating Community Advisory Coalition members, businesses,
community partners and other staff and consultant/volunteers
on the 2007 Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce
Underage Drinking, SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework,
environmental strategies and other underage drinking and alcohol
policy/prevention system.
Ensure complete report and
accurate data collection, including supporting on the ONDCP/CSAP’
COMET system, CAC members, SAMHSA’s SPF Workgroup, other staff and
and other ONDCP/CSAP database.
Organize, maintain, create,
recruit and facilitate community advisory coalition (CAC), underage
drinking prevention taskforce, the expansion of youth CAC and other
committee related to substance abuse and alcohol prevention.
Attend Washington State DFC
Coalition of Coalitions, State-wide coalition and other related coalition
or task force meetings.
Provide support in data
entry of ONDPC’s four core measures, tracking of incentives and
other evaluation/community assessment process (i.e. focus group/key
informant interviews).
Coordinate,
present/facilitate underage drinking town halls, tobacco control campaign,
marijuana community/youth forums, and other related community education,
Substance Abuse activities (youth and adult peer education).
Coordinate media campaign,
marketing for sustainability (i.e. PSA with COMCAST and other media
partners), coordinate community mobilization relating to alcohol, tobacco
and marijuana prevention and other related issues identified via community
assessment/evaluation.
Assist in maintaining
research protocols, surveys and verify accuracy of research study data and
assist in the development and maintenance of participant database.
Maintain accurate tracking
record of incentives, match and invoices for participants and support in
maintaining literature catalog and other related Substance Abuse and
Health documents. Support Project Director and other staff in grant
writing and research.
Provide consultation to the
coalition members, volunteers, staff, community organizations, related to
outreach, marketing, training, program planning, program evaluation and
behavior change.
Support integration with
other NH programs to provide comprehensive services and fulfill the
agency’s No Wrong Door philosophy.
Perform other duties as
assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in
Public Administration, Social Work, or Health related fields; coordinator
experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Master’s Degree
Preferred.
Three (3) years experience
working in substance abuse and program serving at-risk/high-risk women and
youth and other social work or human services.
Proven ability to analyze
trends/data and apply policy level solutions to community issues. Strong
policy analysis background preferred.
Demonstrated ability to
perform job duties within the context of complex regulations and
definitions and to complete extensive technical documentation.
Highly organized, with
ability to work with limited supervision and considerable self-direction.
Attention to detail, and
proven ability to organize all logistics of community events or other
projects. Event planning experience desired.
Excellent public speaking
skills, and ability to excel in highly visible, highly public settings.
Team player who is
resourceful, proactive and comfortable working with diverse populations.
Extensive knowledge of
target community, and strong outreach/communication skills.
Good listening and oral/written
communications skills and a non-judgmental, positive, problem-solving
attitude. Language skills sufficiently strong to prepare documents in
English.
Experience working with
minority youth, substance abuse prevention services and youth agencies in
Seattle and King is a plus.
Computer literacy, including
MS Office, and minimal data entry skills.
Ability to manage multiple
tasks, including the ability to work on multiple projects.
·Willingness to comply with established agency
policies and performance standards, which may include productivity/personal
responsibility, client/customer services, teamwork, and maintaining a
professional demeanor.
·Must pass the Washington State Patrol background
check (rechecked every two years)
·Must have reliable, independent transportation for
frequent last-minute travel and clean driving record within the past three
years.
·Must be able to work a flexible work schedule,
including some weekend and evenings.
·Training on proper HIPPA procedures and
requirements (may be arranged after hire)
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits available for
employee and family. Life and long-term disability insurance
provided. Employer contributes up to 4% toward retirements plan with
employee match.
Employment
Practice
Neighborhood House is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed,
religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical
handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and
gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law. We
encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.
Application
Procedure
Submit targeted cover letter, agency application and resume. Agency
applications can be downloaded (www.nhwa.org)
or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews
will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to 206-461-3857, or mail
to:
Neighborhood House 905 Spruce St., Suite 200 Seattle,
WA98104
Attn: HR Manager
The King County Bar Association has an excellent resource, "How to Form and
Maintain a Nonprofit Corporation in Washington State. Below is the link (found
on their website under "legal help."
http://www.kcba.org/publications/pdf/nonprofit/NPHandbook.pdf
Donna Horn
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> Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 6:17 PM
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> thank you so much this will really help
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> Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws
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in the by-laws. Remember, ex-officio does not mean without voting powers….a
member of the board is a member of the board.
> Â
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staff resource and a non-voting, non-board member, that does not have to be in
the by-laws.
> Â
> The by-laws need to make clear how the board is to enter into contracts and
other legal obligations on behalf of the corporation. While some of this is
inherent in the state's corporation laws, the by-laws can, and should, reference
those powers. For example, does the whole board have to vote on a contract or
are you going to allow an executive committee to do some business?
> Â
> That process helps outline the hiring process for the e.d. in that the
nonprofit corporation and the individual enter into a contract when you hire
that person.
> Â
> Regards,
> Â
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> Tacoma, WA
> kenristine@hotmail. com
> Â
>
>
>
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Helen,
I appreciate so much you taking the time to help me with this. I would be honored to have a copy of your bylaws and the pdf of which you referred. I have been reading all I can on this subject, but after awhile is seems to all melt togethe,r and it's hard to once again pull out just the area needed, one by one, to get things going, but still trying. Nice to know someone else thought the experience was a bit painful and not all easy as they went through it.
Pam
To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com From: helen@... Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:35:01 -0800 Subject: [NonProfitNetworking] I have a helpful outline
Hi Pam,
As someone who went through the painful experience of trying to understand all these things while setting up a non profit I can tell you that it helps to read as much as possible on this issue.
By laws are generally pretty easy to change as your organization develops. You don't need to list all the job positions you expect to create in the by laws.
If the CEO, E.D., President of the organization is to be an officer of the corporation and have certain powers then you might want to consider putting that info in the Bylaws.
You may change who does the hiring from time to time. Your bylaws can state something general like administrative duties relative to the overall functioning of the organization may be delegated by the board to the CEO, ED, etc.
or this ( see below) could be the verbiage re: committees in which case you might decide to have a committee that is given a certain task - like finding or screening the candidates but the general board makes the decision on the hiring of the ED or however you set it up.
the committee and it's creation can be decided at a general board meeting and documented in your minutes
The Board, by resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors in
office, may designate and appoint one or more standing or temporary
committees, each of which shall consist of two or more Directors. Such
committees shall have and exercise the authority of the Directors in the
management of the corporation, subject to such limitations as may be
prescribed by the Board; except that no committee shall have the
authority to: (a) amend, alter or repeal these Bylaws; (b) elect, appoint or
remove any member of any other committee or any Director or officer of
the corporation; (c) amend the Articles of Incorporation; (d) adopt a plan
of merger or consolidation with another corporation; (e) authorize the
sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the property and assets
of the corporation not in the ordinary course of business; (f) authorize the
voluntary dissolution of the corporation or revoke proceedings therefore;
(g) adopt a plan for the distribution of the assets of the corporation; or
(h) amend, alter or repeal any resolution of the Board which by its terms
provides that it shall not be amended, altered or repealed by a committee.
The designation and appointment of any such committee and the
delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve the Board or
any individual Director of any responsibility imposed upon it, him or her
by law.
If you want a good pdf file on "How to form a Non profit organization" I will be happy to send it to you.
It was put together for WA state incorporation so some of the info re: the Articles of Incorporation are specific to WA state but the By law info is general and should be applicable.
I also am willing to share our original bylaws with you. We have made a few changes along the way but if you think t wold be helpful, I am happy to share them with you.
I would also advise that you see about having a pro bono attorney look at the Bylaws or you so they give you what you want up front as much as possible. I live in an area that has a Non Profit Assistance Center and they periodically have legal clinics that are free for non profits in their service area.
Hope that helps somewhat.
Contact me if I csn be of any help- NO charge! I am not a lawyer or consultant but I can offer my experience.
helen
Helen Lakeru
Founder, Board President
Many Lights Foundation
Providing children in kinship and foster care with permanent homes in an intergenerational community.
Hello everyone,
Here is a current opening with our agency. Please post/spread widely.
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Yukiko Akamatsu
HR/Contract Administrator
Eastside Domestic Violence Program
Position: IT Help Desk
Reports to: Finance Director
Hours: Part Time 20 hours during business hours 8:00 AM -5:00 PM.
Salary Range: Starting at $14.29 per hour
Classification: N3 Responsibility Level; Non-exempt, Part time, Part
time benefits included
Start Date: ASAP
Eastside Domestic Violence Program's vision is to end domestic violence
by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes
and behaviors that perpetuate it. To achieve this, we will work with
the community to:
* PROVIDE services in East & North King County to people, primarily
women and children, who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual
abuse;
* PREVENT domestic violence through advocacy, education and support.
OVERVIEW: The IT Help Desk is responsible for maintaining EDVP's
Windows 2003 environment, Windows XP Professional workstations, and
EDVP's other IT infrastructure devices. Additional responsibilities
include interfacing with technical volunteers, vendors, and EDVP staff
and maintaining backups. This position requires a strong sense of
ownership, commitment to customer service, technical excellence, and
operational focus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Install and maintain workstations, peripheral hardware and software.
* Assist in the active monitoring and maintaining of the network, system
security, virus protection, backups, and updates/patches.
* Maintain Internet and e-mail connectivity and router/firewall
configuration.
* Manage and support telephone PBX and voice mail system.
* Assist in the ongoing content management, site maintenance and
development for EDVP's internet website using appropriate web
technologies.
* Collaborate with volunteer IT professionals from the community.
* Provide emergency coverage in person or by phone.
* Recommend, evaluate, test, and integrate new technologies.
Operational Support:
* Maintain and assist in the development of all administrative and
end-user policies and procedures.
* Maintain documentation of all system configuration, production, and
application functionality.
* Document and maintain network purchases and retirements for inventory.
* Responsible for vendor relations, purchase justifications, and
negotiations.
* Track all equipment.
* Compile and maintain software and hardware licenses.
User Support:
* Respond in a timely and positive manner to staff requests for
assistance.
* Provide user desktop support with excellent customer service.
* Provide ad-hoc training to users for desktop applications, telephone
services, and peripheral services.
* Develop and manage a user-training program in conjunction with
contracted/ volunteer services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical
* Proven track record of Windows XP support
* Solid experience troubleshooting and maintaining networks, servers,
PCs, and peripherals.
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access.
* Experience with Windows 2003/Exchange 2003/Active Directory
administration a plus
* Experience with SQL 2000 and IIS a plus.
* Experience supporting and maintaining HTML and ASPX web pages.
Internet Technologies: HTML, XML, ASPX, Java Scripting, CSS a plus.
* Experience in PC platform web site development including html coding,
and interactive web publishing applications a plus(Microsoft
Expressions).
Communication
* Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and completely.
* Ability to train non-technical users in applications and procedures.
* Experience with a fast-paced and complex technical environment within
a mid-sized to large organization.
Education
* Associates Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Core Competency Requirements: EDVP's employees are made of people who
believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal
responsibility for bringing success to the agency. EDVP's team spirit
is, as its core, made up of twelve (12) competencies:
* DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY
* COMPASSION
* LEARNING ON THE FLY
* PRIORITY SETTING
* ACTION ORIENTED
* BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS
* APPROACHABILITY
* CUSTOMER FOCUS
* INTEGRITY AND TRUST
* MANAGING DIVERSITY
* PROBLEM SOLVING
* LISTENING
TO APPLY:
* Visit http://www.edvp.org to download an application & background
history form or call EDVP at 425-562-8840, ext. 402 to request an
application packet.
* Return cover letter, resume, completed application, and background
history form to:
Eastside Domestic Violence Program
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 6398
Bellevue, WA 98008-0398
FAX: (425)649-0752
* All 4 forms need to be turned in to be considered. Applications will
be accepted until position is filled.
EASTSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE
VALUE DIVERSITY ON OUR STAFF. SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND WOMEN
OF COLOR ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com; nonprofitnetworking@yahoogroups.com From: jeanpriv@... Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:22:44 -0800 Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] what all goes in the bylaws?
BoardSource publishes an excellent booklet entitled "The Nonprofit Board's Guide to Bylaws: Creating a Framework for Effective Governance." We have copies that circulate and I suspect that it may be available in other libraries.
From: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com on behalf of pam ffkhq Sent: Wed 12/23/2009 2:00 PM To: nonprofitnetworking@yahoogroups.com Subject: [NonProfitNetworking] what all goes in the bylaws?
Sorry, guess my request was a bit convoluted, so here's another go at it.
The bylaws include how many directors are on the board and what they do and what officers are to be included and usually their duties. Should anything be mentioned about how to hire or who's to hire the Executive Director? Should anything be included on that job description? Should the positions you are planning to hire (this is a new non-profit) to set-up at the beginning be listed, i.e. office manager, development coordinator, etc?
Hope that helps, Pam
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Hi All,
I'm wondering if anyone could provide me with a legal definition of unsolicited
donations. I've searched and can't find one anywhere.
Thank you and happy new year!
Lauren Glickman
Executive Director
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project
Lynnwood, WA 98036
can any one help to share a bylaws template? it will greatly help
Karim
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From: pam ffkhq <pamffkhq@...> Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws To: nonprofitnetworking@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 6:17 PM
thank you so much this will really help
To: NonProfitNetworking @yahoogroups. com From: KenRistine@hotmail. com Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:14:33 -0800 Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworkin g] bylaws
Pam,
The answer is yes and no.
If you plan to make the executive director an ex-officio member of the board (which means a member by means of her/his position) then that should be outlined in the by-laws. Remember, ex-officio does not mean without voting powers….a member of the board is a member of the board.
If you plan on simply including the executive director in board meetings as a staff resource and a non-voting, non-board member, that does not have to be in the by-laws.
The by-laws need to make clear how the board is to enter into contracts and other legal obligations on behalf of the corporation. While some of this is inherent in the state's corporation laws, the by-laws can, and should, reference those powers. For example, does the whole board have to vote on a contract or are you going to allow an executive committee to do some business?
That process helps outline the hiring process for the e.d. in that the nonprofit corporation and the individual enter into a contract when you hire that person.
Regards,
Ken Ristine
Tacoma, WA
kenristine@hotmail. com
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On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 11:22 PM, Ruchita Agarwal <ruchitaa@...> wrote:
Below is the link for a job announcement for a great
opportunity as a Program Coordinator at our Ballard Northwest
Senior Center.
It is a part-time, 32 hrs /week position and will qualify for our full benefit
package. Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.
PSAVE A TREE- PLEASE DO NOT PRINT THIS EMAIL UNLESS YOU
REALLY NEED TO
~~~~~~~
At
Senior Services we embrace the belief that cultural, social, and other
differences should be respected and celebrated. We are building a staff team
with extraordinary cultural competence and also providing that team with tools
to positively address institutionalized racism. All our employees are
responsible for providing and supporting a culturally competent work
environment that will enrich our interactions with each other and our products
and services. This provides the foundation for empowering our customers
(primarily those who are aging and giving care to others) so their needs are
justly represented and their desires amply fulfilled.
I also could not get the link to work. MaSanda LaRa Gadd
On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Kathy Dawson <kathy.dawson@...> wrote:
Thanks for the heads up, Rebecca! I am very interested in the position, but the pdf link isn't working for me and there is no phone # on the Moontown website. Could you check the link and send it again? Thanks!
Kathy
On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 6:44 AM, Campbell Rebecca <rebeccaphb@...> wrote:
I'm looking for a talented Program Director with a proven background in program/project management and evaluation, community/partnership outreach and strategic planning. S/he must have an outgoing personality, able to
travel, and comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with lots of ambiguity. Strong communications skills (both oral and written) are required, as are advanced information communications technology
skills.
If you know of anyone who fits the qualifications specified in the attached job description, can you please have them contact me (with a resume and cover letter) no later than January 8th at 5pm. We will begin conducting
interviews the week of January 11th and expect to make an offer by Friday, January 22nd.
The Moontown Foundation is a 501 (c)3 organization
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Thanks for the heads up, Rebecca! I am very interested in the position, but the pdf link isn't working for me and there is no phone # on the Moontown website. Could you check the link and send it again? Thanks!
Kathy
On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 6:44 AM, Campbell Rebecca <rebeccaphb@...> wrote:
I'm looking for a talented Program Director with a proven background in program/project management and evaluation, community/partnership outreach and strategic planning. S/he must have an outgoing personality, able to
travel, and comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with lots of ambiguity. Strong communications skills (both oral and written) are required, as are advanced information communications technology
skills.
If you know of anyone who fits the qualifications specified in the attached job description, can you please have them contact me (with a resume and cover letter) no later than January 8th at 5pm. We will begin conducting
interviews the week of January 11th and expect to make an offer by Friday, January 22nd.
The Moontown Foundation is a 501 (c)3 organization
Moontown Foundation Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in
this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail message is strictly prohibited. If
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As someone who went through the painful experience of trying to understand all these things while setting up a non profit I can tell you that it helps to read as much as possible on this issue.
By laws are generally pretty easy to change as your organization develops. You don't need to list all the job positions you expect to create in the by laws.
If the CEO, E.D., President of the organization is to be an officer of the corporation and have certain powers then you might want to consider putting that info in the Bylaws.
You may change who does the hiring from time to time. Your bylaws can state something general like administrative duties relative to the overall functioning of the organization may be delegated by the board to the CEO, ED, etc.
or this ( see below) could be the verbiage re: committees in which case you might decide to have a committee that is given a certain task - like finding or screening the candidates but the general board makes the decision on the hiring of the ED or however you set it up.
the committee and it's creation can be decided at a general board meeting and documented in your minutes
The Board, by resolution adopted by a majority of the
Directors in
office, may designate and appoint one or more standing or
temporary
committees, each of which shall consist of two or more
Directors. Such
committees shall have and exercise the authority of the
Directors in the
management of the corporation, subject to such limitations
as may be
prescribed by the Board; except that no committee shall
have the
authority to: (a) amend, alter or repeal these Bylaws; (b)
elect, appoint or
remove any member of any other committee or any Director or
officer of
the corporation; (c) amend the Articles of Incorporation;
(d) adopt a plan
of merger or consolidation with another corporation; (e)
authorize the
sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the
property and assets
of the corporation not in the ordinary course of business;
(f) authorize the
voluntary dissolution of the corporation or revoke
proceedings therefore;
(g) adopt a plan for the distribution of the assets of the
corporation; or
(h) amend, alter or repeal any resolution of the Board
which by its terms
provides that it shall not be amended, altered or repealed
by a committee.
The designation and appointment of any such committee and
the
delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to
relieve the Board or
any individual Director of any responsibility imposed upon
it, him or her
by law.
If you want a good pdf file on "How to form a Non profit organization" I will be happy to send it to you.
It was put together for WA state incorporation so some of the info re: the Articles of Incorporation are specific to WA state but the By law info is general and should be applicable.
I also am willing to share our original bylaws with you. We have made a few changes along the way but if you think t wold be helpful, I am happy to share them with you.
I would also advise that you see about having a pro bono attorney look at the Bylaws or you so they give you what you want up front as much as possible. I live in an area that has a Non Profit Assistance Center and they periodically have legal clinics that are free for non profits in their service area.
Hope that helps somewhat.
Contact me if I csn be of any help- NO charge! I am not a lawyer or consultant but I can offer my experience.
helen
Helen Lakeru
Founder, Board President
Many Lights Foundation
Providing children in kinship and foster care with permanent homes in an intergenerational community.
To: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com From: KenRistine@... Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:14:33 -0800 Subject: RE: [NonProfitNetworking] bylaws
Pam,
The answer is yes and no.
If you plan to make the executive director an ex-officio member of the board (which means a member by means of her/his position) then that should be outlined in the by-laws. Remember, ex-officio does not mean without voting powers….a member of the board is a member of the board.
If you plan on simply including the executive director in board meetings as a staff resource and a non-voting, non-board member, that does not have to be in the by-laws.
The by-laws need to make clear how the board is to enter into contracts and other legal obligations on behalf of the corporation. While some of this is inherent in the state's corporation laws, the by-laws can, and should, reference those powers. For example, does the whole board have to vote on a contract or are you going to allow an executive committee to do some business?
That process helps outline the hiring process for the e.d. in that the nonprofit corporation and the individual enter into a contract when you hire that person.
Regards,
Ken Ristine
Tacoma, WA
kenristine@hotmail.com
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I'm looking for a talented Program Director with a proven background in program/project management and evaluation, community/partnership outreach and strategic planning. S/he must have an outgoing personality, able to travel, and comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with lots of ambiguity. Strong communications skills (both oral and written) are required, as are advanced information communications technology skills.
If you know of anyone who fits the qualifications specified in the attached job description, can you please have them contact me (with a resume and cover letter) no later than January 8th at 5pm. We will begin conducting interviews the week of January 11th and expect to make an offer by Friday, January 22nd.
The Moontown Foundation is a 501 (c)3 organization
Moontown Foundation Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail message is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender at: director@....
BoardSource publishes an excellent booklet entitled "The Nonprofit Board's Guide to Bylaws: Creating a Framework for Effective Governance." We have copies that circulate and I suspect that it may be available in other libraries.
From: NonProfitNetworking@yahoogroups.com on behalf of pam ffkhq Sent: Wed 12/23/2009 2:00 PM To: nonprofitnetworking@yahoogroups.com Subject: [NonProfitNetworking] what all goes in the bylaws?
Sorry, guess my request was a bit convoluted, so here's another go at it.
The bylaws include how many directors are on the board and what they do and what officers are to be included and usually their duties. Should anything be mentioned about how to hire or who's to hire the Executive Director? Should anything be included on that job description? Should the positions you are planning to hire (this is a new non-profit) to set-up at the beginning be listed, i.e. office manager, development coordinator, etc?
Hope that helps, Pam
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