Name of the Organization : “Collaborating for a Cause” @ ICAN
Type of Organization: Nonprofit that Helps Organizations
Our Area of Service: Valley of the Sun – Maricopa County
Main Services Provided, Interests Served or Populations Helped that this Organization Specializes in offering to the public: Collaborating for a Cause is a free networking group comprised of nonprofit professionals. The group conducts monthly meetings aimed at providing networking opportunities and expert led best practice learning experiences (speakers) for our members. The atmosphere is lively and friendly, yet structured and efficient. Entirely Free.
Secondary Services, Interests, or Populations Served: To bring together nonprofit professionals to:
• Learn about what other nonprofits are doing in the entire Phoenix area valley
• To share – we learn something each time we meet new people
• To hear a nonprofit expert in the nonprofit field without paying a large fee
• To collaborate as a group on common nonprofit problems/challenges
Our Mission Statement: To bring together nonprofit professionals to:
• Learn about what other nonprofits are doing in the valley
• To share – we learn something each time we meet new people
• To hear a nonprofit expert in the nonprofit field without paying a large fee
• To collaborate as a group on common nonprofit problems/challenges
What we do. Who we Help: Collaborating for a Cause is a networking group comprised of nonprofit professionals. The group conducts monthly meetings aimed at providing networking opportunities and expert led best practice learning experiences for our members. The atmosphere is lively and friendly, yet structured and efficient. To bring together nonprofit professionals to:
• Learn about what other nonprofits are doing in the Phoenix valley
• To share – we learn something each time we meet new people
• To hear a nonprofit expert in the nonprofit field without paying a large fee
• To collaborate as a group on common nonprofit problems/challenges
An Example of a Great Fit for us or a Typical or Ideal Client that Could make use of our Services is: Anyone interested in or working in the nonprofit community. Entirely free
The Process for Receiving Our Services is: Review the ICAN page for “Collaborating for a Cause”. If interested, email or phone the contact person listed at the bottom of the webpage.
Classes are Provided on these Topics———————>: Strategic Grant Writing Tips, Nonprofit Dashboards, Reviewing the Reviewers, Social Media for Nonprofits, Nonprofit storytelling, Fundraising strategies and report impact, Effective Internal Controls for Nonprofits, Purposeful Partnerships,
Activities that can cause a Nonprofit to lose its exempt status , Preparing for your Audit – Best Practices,
Fiduciary duties and legal responsibilities of a board, How to get the most out of your audit or year-end review, How to make grant applications go smoother, Dirty Money: Ethics in Fundraising, Special Events – In-Kind, silent auctions, raffles, Working with the Media, Components of a Successful Volunteer Program, Out of the Whirlwind – More Done, Less Time , Find Your Volunteers, Post Your Needs & Projects, Estate Money Opportunities, Grants 101 – Not all about the writing,
Organization Phone Number: 480-861-5185
Nonprofit/For Profit?: Nonprofit Charitable Organization–tax status–501 (c) (3)
Date Established: 06/13/14
Volunteers Opportunities & All Job Descriptions———> Search for Type of Volunteer Activities You Want to Do: They will meet real people in real nonprofits – I would like this intern to greet members when they arrive, but also get to know each of them and their organizations. Maybe build a profile of each to be shared among the group and with me – and I can better spread the knowledge about our members as I meet community members – develop a pseudo marketing program.
Opportunity to use their social media skills – to promote “Collaborating for a Cause” via all social media platforms – goal: to have every nonprofit know about this TOTALLY FREE opportunity to network and learn from expert speakers. Also can spotlight various members “profiles” (created above)
This person would learn about public speaking, running an event. He/she would have the opportunity to facilitate the meeting including making announcements, introductions, and introducing speakers. Grow into it – but would like someone interested in running events, meetings and would like the opportunity to do so if I cannot attend a meeting. Someone who would like to join Toastmasters is a plus.
Chance to research topics in the nonprofit world – This intern would have the opportunity to do research on topics, what members would most like to hear about, and arrange speakers for future meetings.
Senior Volunteers >70 Years Old Accepted?—–Yes—->: yes
An Example of a Volunteer who would be a Great Fit and/or Characterisitics of an Ideal Volunteer for us: Cannot take under 18
Intern Needed?–Type of Help Requested: They will meet real people in real nonprofits – I would like this intern to greet members when they arrive, but also get to know each of them and their organizations. Maybe build a profile of each to be shared among the group and with me – and I can better spread the knowledge about our members as I meet community members – develop a pseudo marketing program.
Opportunity to use their social media skills – to promote “Collaborating for a Cause” via all social media platforms – goal: to have every nonprofit know about this TOTALLY FREE opportunity to network and learn from expert speakers. Also can spotlight various members “profiles” (created above)
This person would learn about public speaking, running an event. He/she would have the opportunity to facilitate the meeting including making announcements, introductions, and introducing speakers. Grow into it – but would like someone interested in running events, meetings and would like the opportunity to do so if I cannot attend a meeting. Someone who would like to join Toastmasters is a plus.
Chance to research topics in the nonprofit world – This intern would have the opportunity to do research on topics, what members would most like to hear about, and arrange speakers for future meetings.
Networking Opportunities, Partnerships, Joint Ventures or Group Associations sought: Nonprofit professionals, volunteers. ASU nonprofit management majors
Referrals, Introductions & Connections Requested: Nonprofit experts who are willing to speak
Information & Advice Needed: Nonprofit experts who are willing to speak
Are you 100% Volunteer Run?: Yes
Organization Provides Services in this City: Valley of the Sun
Organization Provides Services in this County: Maricopa
Organization Provides Services in this Zip Code: 85225
Organization Provides Services in this State: Arizona
Country of Origin: United States
Listing Information Last Updated on this Date: 10/11/16
