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  1. #Nonprofit Boards spend an avg 200 hrs/yr on bd stuff, =/> than other bds. From Natl Assn of Corp Directors.
  2. #Nonprofit Board Challenges in Battle Creek: Getting bds to raise money, micro-managing, absent members, understanding diversity.
  3. From @Boardsource: steps to a diverse board: know what you need, avoid tokenism, get feedback, use everyone's gifts.
  4. NPA's Bagels & Big Ideas topic today is Issues and challenges in board recruitment & diversity.
  5. RT @charityhowto: GuideStar Exchange: How to Give Donors and Funders the Information They Need Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:00 PM http: ...
  6. Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action #Grants #Funding Opp #Nonprofits $10-25K. http://tinyurl.com/yzr2h9z
  7. Social Media Myth: if you build it they will come. It requires work, consistent engagement, both online & on the ground. From @dmaguigad
  8. Social Media Tip: Don't forget to listen to empower your #nonprofit with knowledge of stakeholders, and the "lay of the land"
  9. Four goals for your #nonprofit website: persuade, inform, educate, and/or entertain. From @dmaguigad
  10. NPA is hosting a Social Media workshop with Demetrio Maguigad, @dmaguigad @npcommunicator in Battle Creek, MI.
  11. RT @kcambell Donors are feeling tight budgets, but so are charities; some suggestions for year-end giving http://is.gd/5abDn
  12. From PND Digest: Starbucks Fdn Offers Support for Young Social Entrepreneurs Up to $25k http://tinyurl.com/ydnuexb
  13. NPA to host 3rd Bagels & Big Ideas event on 12/4 in Battle Creek. Topic: Board Recruitment & Diversity. http://tinyurl.com/ybgt2p8
  14. #Nonprofits have a big role in the 2010 Census. www.nonprofitscount.org. Sign up for updates!
  15. 2010 Census: For every 100 ppl not counted, that community loses $1.2 Million in federal funds.
  16. Save the Date: 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast for #Nonprofits in Calhoun County, MI. 3/26/10! Held at Burnham Brook, Battle Creek.
  17. #nonprofit trend: funders are expanding their focus on capacity building, helping nonprofits becoming more sustainable.
  18. MNA's site www.stayinglegalmi.org helps #Michigan #nonprofits to stay compliant w/ federal & state laws & regs.
  19. Latest #nonprofit trend: Fundraising is changing- more emphasis on tech, earned income, planned giving, req. Board giving
  20. NPA is hosting its third and final #nonprofit forum in Albion, MI.