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Thursday, April 8, 2010

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Growth and Sustainability for Your Organization

In the current economic climate, few organizations are thinking about growth as they focus instead on survival and sustainability. However, it's often been said that in tough times there is much opportunity. It is with this in mind that we've been thinking about the services that we offer our nonprofit, foundation, association and community collaborative clients.

Merriam-Webster defines "sustainability" as capable of being sustained. The first definition of "sustain" includes to give support or relief to. Since 1990 we've approached our work from the perspective of supporting our clients and relieving any organizational discomfort they might be experiencing. By doing so, many of our clients have been able to sustain, grow, expand, and have more mission impact. To learn more about our scope of services for sustaining and growing organizations click here.

 

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Assessing and Adapting Your Management Style Workshop Rescheduled for April 22nd

What is your management style? What is the personal style of the employees you manage? How is that going for you?

To read about the different styles click here.

To read about the details of the workshop click here.

Title:	Leadership Profile Workshop
Date:	April 22, 2010
Presenter:	Leslie A. Bonner – Dewey & Kaye, a McCrory & McDowell Company lbonner@deweykaye.com
Location:	Dewey & Kaye 20 Stanwix Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Time:	8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Description:	Our Leadership Profile Workshop is classroom training built on our study of Nonprofit Leadership Development and a new DiSC Profile Management tool.

Here's what people said after attending this workshop:

"I learned quite a bit of good information that will help me be a better leader and manager to my quite diverse group of direct reports."

"The cost/benefit ratio of what this program costs was more than fair – it was well worth the cost."

Cost: $250 per person (Group discounts available)

To register contact: Jason Bernard at 412.434.1335 or JBernard@mccmcd.com

 

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Pittsburgh Cares Seeks New Board Members

Pittsburgh Cares is beginning a search for new board members!

Pittsburgh Cares is specifically seeking individuals with experience in the following areas, but are open to all candidates who possess strong leadership skills.

Desired Skills:
Human Resources
Finance/Accounting
Development/Fundraising
Marketing/Public Relations
Board members are asked to fulfill specific requirements during their term. We recommend that all interested candidates review the list below prior to submitting an application.

Board Member responsibilities:

• Regular attendance at Board of Directors meetings;
• Active participation in the deliberations of the Board of Directors;
• Be a member and participate in the activities of at least one Standing Committee of Pittsburgh Cares;
• Offer guidance to the Board of Directors and staff based on the Director's background, discipline, expertise, and relationships within Greater Pittsburgh;
• Use the appropriate influence the Director has within Greater Pittsburgh to foster the work, growth, policies and activities of Pittsburgh Cares;
• Contribute to the corporation's Directors & Officers insurance coverage annually;
• Make financial contributions to Pittsburgh Cares;
• Donate or solicit the support of others in Greater Pittsburgh via contributions of time, money, volunteer work, wisdom, and tangible goods and services;
• Coordinate at least 2 projects per year; and
• Contribute to and be active in the major events coordinated by Pittsburgh Cares.

Please visit www.pittsburghcares.org for more information and an overview of Pittsburgh Cares.

If you know of potential candidates who possess the above skills (self nominations are welcome, too) and would like to be considered for a seat on the Pittsburgh Cares Board of Directors, please forward this email for their review. Interested candidates should submit their resume and a statement of interest to governance@pittsburghcares.org no later than April 16, 2010.

The Pittsburgh Cares Governance Committee plans to begin interviewing qualified candidates in April 2010. Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed and the final decision on board candidates will be made by our Board of Directors.

If you have any questions, please contact governance@pittsburghcares.org.

 

 

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PGH Party for a Purpose Seeks New Leadership

Pittsburgh, PA , March 29, 2010 – After almost four successful years of partying for a cause in the City of Pittsburgh, the leaders of PGH Party for a Purpose, an initiative that hosts fun, creative, affordable parties for diverse, young-minded individuals while raising funds and generating support for nonprofit organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania, today announced a request for qualifications to find successors.

The organization, which hosts four parties per year, each for a different nonprofit in the area, is currently run by three young nonprofit professionals who founded it in December 2006. Nonprofit organizations apply to be the beneficiary of a party twice a year, and a new venue and artists are chosen for each party. 100 percent of the proceeds from each party go to the selected beneficiary.

"We are ready to pass the baton to a new generation of folks who are excited to take PPP to the next level," said Jessica O. Wilson, the organization's Director of Beneficiary Relations. "We are ready to train and guide these individuals through every step of our process, and still serve as advisors when we move on."

PPP is currently not a full-time job, and the position is all voluntary. However, funds exist to cover the costs of throwing a quarterly party, such as paying for sound equipment rental and supplies.

In terms of qualifications, current leadership is looking for 3 to 5 individuals or a team of 3 to 5 individuals with the following characteristics: commitment to the Pittsburgh region; an understanding of Pittsburgh's nonprofit sector; an outgoing nature and interest in outreach; willingness to connect to local social and community networks; strong comprehension and use of existing social media tools, and generally being creative and organized.

"We are committed to handing PPP over to young professionals who are extremely excited about throwing parties that benefit a wide variety of nonprofits in the region," said Vivien Luk, Director of Entertainment for the organization.

The application is available now and the current leadership is happy to take questions. Please see the attached Request for Qualifications for more information or visit www.PGHPartyforaPurpose.wordpress.com.

Since its inception, PPP has raised over $28,000 to benefit local nonprofits. This new phase for the organization will only bring more success for the next round of leaders, and for nonprofits in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

 

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