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Latest News
40 North | 88 West Announces New Leadership Team
The Board of Directors of 40 North | 88 West - Champaign County's Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council - has announced the selection of two new directors to lead the organization. Megan Wolf joined 40 North November 7th, as Director of Development, while Steven Bentz assumed the role of Director of Operations on October 1st. The selection of Wolf and Bentz represents a new organizational structure for 40 North, with both directors to act in equal partnership to advance the goals of the Council. For more information about 40 North, visit www.40North.org
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Resources
Websites, books and recent research
YouTube Debuts Nonprofit Program
YouTube's global platform enables nonprofits to deliver their message, showcase their impact and needs, and encourage supporters to take action. Nonprofit organizations (in the U.S. those with 501c3 tax filing status) that register for the program will receive a free nonprofit specific YouTube channel where they can upload footage of their work, public service announcements, calls to action and more. The channel will also allow them to collect donations with no processing costs using the newly launched Google Checkout for Non-Profits. For more information visit www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=774228.
Assessing Your Communication Goals
Tips for readying your organization for strategic message development and other helpful message development resources by Fieldstone Alliance. http://www.fieldstonealliance.org/client/client_pages/tools_you_can_use/10-03-07_assess_communication_goals.cfm
How to Create Web Content that Works
From TechSoup: From developing content goals to testing your site, steps you can take to ensure that your Web site meets the needs and interests of your audience.
http://ga0.org/ct/up1DYyY114HC/
How to Run Useful, Inexpensive Focus Groups
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| Grants and Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation Invites Grant Proposals
Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to nonprofit film organizations and film programs within schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions. Deadline: January 15, 2008. http://www.oscars.org/grants/institutional/index.html
The NEA Announces Big Read Grants
The Big Read is a national program to encourage literary reading and revitalize the role of literature in American culture. The Big Read is accepting applications from non-profit organizations to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2008 and June 2009. Those selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. Deadine: February 12, 2008. http://www.neabigread.org
The Business Committee for the Arts Seeks 2008 Nominations
The Business Committee for the Arts will soon seek nominations for the
2008 BCA Ten: Best Companies Supporting the Arts in America. The
national program recognizes the winners as models for other companies to follow. In 2007, BCA recognized a new annual summer jazz series in
Chicago supported by Boeing, arts-driven initiatives by Shell to help
rebuild New Orleans and surrounding areas, and community-based arts
projects throughout Michigan that would have been eliminated were it not for Masco Corporation's support. Individuals, arts organizations and company employees may submit 2008 nominations between February 1 - March 31, 2008. http://www.bcainc.org/thebcaten.nominations.html
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Conferences and Workshops
National Arts Advocacy Day
Join the Illinois Arts Alliance for National Arts Advocay Day. The 21st annual Arts Advocacy Day is the only national event that brings together a broad cross section of America's cultural and civic organizations, along with hundreds of grassroots advocates from across the country, to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased funding for the arts. Learn how to lobby Congress, network with other attendees and be heard by your members of Congress. Join the IAA as we take a delegation of arts advocates to Washington, D.C. For more information, contact Julie at 312-855-3105 ext. 11, or julie@artsalliance.org. March 31- April 1, 2008.
Association of Arts Administration Education 2008 Annual Conference
The University of Madison Wisconsin, Bolz Center for Arts Administration, will host "Thinking Sideways, Moving Forward" conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Professionals from Arts Administration programs around the world will be joined by leading arts practitioners and researchers, along with experts and innovative academics from related fields of study. April 24-26, 2008. http://www.artsadministration.org/conferences.cfm
Why and How to Communicate Effectively Online
From Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management: Working from first principles - including exactly what the Internet is, and is not, good for when it comes to furthering your mission, this workshop will range from basic web sites to new media tools, from function to audience to building on-line traffic using off-line methods. North Park University Campus, Chicago, IL. January 10, 2008.
Financial Management Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members
From ShoreBank's Nonprofit Service Center: Part of the role of a board member, whether or not they have a financial background, is to provide financial oversight and protect the assets of the organization. This workshop will start with the very basics of your financial responsibilities and what you need to know and be aware of to ensure your not-for-profit's financial health. ShoreBank Bronzeville Banking Center, Chicago, IL. January 31, 2008.
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Local Arts Network Member News and Events
40 North | 88 West Announces 3rd Annual Ace Award Winners
Champaign County's Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council, Busey Bank and Illini Media are proud to present the winners of the 2007 ACE Awards to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to the cultural life of Champaign County. For a list of winners and more information, visit www.40north.org
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