Cultural Organizations and Changing Leisure Trends

In May 2007, the Getty Leadership Institute and National Arts Strategies brought together leaders from the nonprofit arts, for-profit sector, and the media to discuss new models for reaching, engaging, and keeping audiences and customers in the face of new leisure trends. The discussion explored the effects of trends such as the segmentation of free time into shorter chunks throughout the day, the layering of activities as people multi-task in leisure time too, and the living of what were once private aspects of life in public via the internet.  View the report here: http://www.artstrategies.org/pdf/NAS_GLI_Changing_Leisure_Trends.pdf.  Take part in the discussions generated by this convening on the Leisure Trends blog here: http://www.getty.edu/blog/leisure_trends/. 

What to Do With Board Members Who Don't Do Anything
From Board Café: http://www.compasspoint.org/boardcafe/details.php?id=17. 

A Beginner's Guide to Facebook
From TechSoup: Facebook is catching on with nonprofits and advocacy groups.  Learn how your organization can get started on the popular social networking site.  http://ga0.org/ct/d71DYyY1BS9T/.   

Nonprofit 2020

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management at Arizona State University and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University recently hosted Nonprofit 2020. Using Open Space technology, the conference discussions provided an opportunity for emerging leaders from across the country to discuss the future of leadership for the nonprofit sector.  Notes from conference discussions are available online at http://np2020.wikispaces.com/Conference+Notes as well as on the conference blog: http://nonprofit2020.wordpress.com/.  

Call for Nominations for the 2007 Arts Friendly Community Awards
The Illinois Municipal League (IML) and the Illinois Arts Alliance are seeking submissions for the Illinois Arts Friendly Community Awards to be presented at the IML Annual Conference in Chicago on October 20.  The purpose of the awards is to recognize municipal support of the arts in Illinois communities and to honor municipal leaders who have encouraged innovative approaches to using the arts to build healthy communities.  One Presidents' Choice Award will be presented to a community with a population of under 20,000 and a second award to a community with a population greater than 20,000.  Honorable Mention certificates will be awarded to all communities meeting the criteria for an Arts Friendly Community.  Communities will be recognized at the Illinois Municipal League annual conference on October 19, 2007.  Application deadline is September 6, 2007.  www.artsalliance.org. 

My Hometown Helper Grants  
A nationwide initiative that helps local groups make a difference in their own community. People looking to improve their hometown -- whether by building a new playground, funding new band uniforms, or expanding town sidewalks -- can apply for a one-time grant to help fund their project.  Deadline: September 30, 2007.  http://www.myhometownhelper.com/

American Composers Forum Support for Performance of New Works by Living Composers
The American Composers Forum seeks to encourage U.S. performers (both individuals and ensembles) to add newly created works by living composers to their repertoires through its Encore incentive grants. The program also aims to assist composers in securing premiere andpost-premiere performances that are vital to building a career.  Deadline: October 1, 2007. http://www.composersforum.org/.

Volvo for life Awards
Nominate your hero for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards.  Deadline: October 15, 2007.  http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/home/index.html.

American Management Association and Leader to Leader Institute Scholarship Program for Nonprofit Leaders
The American Management Association and the Leader to Leader Institute have established the AMA Scholarship Program to assist social sector nonprofit organizations in developing "the strong leaders today who will lead the organizations of the future."  Deadline: November 15, 2007.  http://leadertoleader.org.  

Surdna Foundation Arts Program - Creative Writing Residencies for Teens
The Surdna Foundation's arts program, which funds organizations that provide intensive art-making experiences for teens, is launching a new initiative in supportof young creative writers.  Deadline: Open.  http://www.surdna.org/

The 2008 Illinois State Budget: Impact on the Philanthropic and Nonprofit Community

Donors Forum will host a briefing on the Illinois state budget. Hear what experts have to say about the areas of the state budget that will have the greatest impact on the nonprofit sector and get answers to your questions.  Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 9:00 - 11:00 am.  Carbondale, Illinois.  Additional details, including location and speakers, will be announced.  www.donorsforum.org.

Present Like a Pro: Public Speaking Basics
Learn the basics or enhance your comfort level and confidence by learning what presentation style works best for you.  $135.  September 19, 2007 ; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community Media Workshop, 619 S. Wabash, Suite 201, Chicago. http://www.newstips.org/register/index.php?section=Workshop&calendar_id=100

Leadership Certificate Program

Rockford College Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence.  September 6, 2007 - March 27, 2008.  Courses include: Leadership, Advancement, Treasury, Operations, and Strategic Thinking & Planning.  http://www.rockford.edu/nicne/education.asp.

Downstate Illinois Nonprofit Conference

Downstate Illinois Nonprofit Conference

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Illinois.  September 19, 2007.  http://www.lumpkinfoundation.org/conference/index.php.

E-mail and E-Marketing: What's Important and What's New

Presented by the Arts & Business Council of Chicago and Eugene Carr of Patron Technology.  Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Indiana Room at AONCenter, 200 E. Randolph, Chicago.  http://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/BlogsOnlineCommunities/tabid/390/Default.aspx.

Philanthropy Builds Community: Laying the Groundwork for the Future
AFP Midwest Regional Conference.  October 4, 2007.  Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Cityfront Center.  http://www.afpchicago.org/afp_conf/.

Breaking Down the Walls: Reaching Youth, Families and Communities through the Arts

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway NJ.  October 10-11, 2007. http://www.center4arts.org/agenda.html.

Technology in the Arts Conference 

The Center for Arts Management and Technology at Carnegie Mellon University will host the annual Technology in the Arts Conference in Pittsburgh.  October 12-13, 2007.  www.technologyinthearts.org

Independent Sector Conference

This year's conference will focus on the interconnected ideas of opportunity and responsibility and how organizations can look for meaningful ways to contribute to society on the eve of a critical election season. Los Angeles, CA.  October 21-23, 2007.  www.independentsector.org/AnnualConference/2007/index.html

National Arts Marketing Project Conference

Flourishing in the New Frontier: New Media, New Audiences, New Opportunities.
November 2 - 5, 2007. Miami, Florida.  http://www.americansforthearts.org/events/2007/abc/namc/default.asp.

Creativity in Context: Building a Framework

Alliance of Artists Communities Annual Conference.  November 7-10, 2007.  Washington, D.C.  http://www.artistcommunities.org/conference07.html. 

National Trust Historic Theatre Workshop

On November 8-10, 2007 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Midwest Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is sponsoring a two and a half day workshop on the restoration and sustainable use of historic theatres.  http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/workshop/.

What's New in Your Patch of the Prairie?
Share your news!  Send submissions to simpson@artsalliance.org with the subject heading: Locals Online Submission.