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The Arts & Economic Prosperity Study (AEP6) is a nationwide endeavor conducted in 373 communities across America. The study gauged the economic impact of arts and culture in an area. The City of Oceanside, and the more focused Oceanside CA Cultural District, were two of nine participating entities in San Diego County. On January 25, 2024, members of the Oceanside CA Cultural District and the Oceanside Arts Commission met to review the study findings with the County of San Diego and America for the Arts. County-wide, the non-profit arts and culture sector is a $1.3 billion dollars industry. Oceanside accounts for $57.7 million in economic activity related to arts and culture, with the Oceanside CA Cultural District contributing nearly 80% of that overall economic impact, totaling $45.6 million. #OceansideCA #OceansideCACulturalDistrict #AEP6

Apra Indiana is holding their spring conference on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event will go from 8:30am – 3:30pm Eastern Time. This conference is an in-person event, so there will be time to network, enjoy food and beverages from a local catering company, and learn more about the world of prospect research. Our keynote speaker, Teresa Goddard, Director of Development Services at DePauw University, will be presenting on the topic of how prospect research informs the entire advancement operation. She is a charter member of the Association of Advancement Services Professionals and currently serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. In 2013, she received one of the first certifications in fundraising operations from Rice University. She earned her BS in management information systems from Indiana State University. In addition to hearing Teresa speak, we will have Chris Weimer, Director of Corporate Development from the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, speaking on prospecting without a natural constituency. Most nonprofit institutions do now have the benefit of refreshing their donor pipeline with tens of thousands of grateful donors year after year. While universities enjoy this benefit on a large scale, not all schools are created equal and beneath the surface lie several critical programs, divisions, and offices with little to no traditional alumni base to prospect from. This discussion will explore how to build a donor pipeline where no obvious constituency exists. To wrap up the day, we will have Clarissa Tester, Associate Director of Corporate Relations at Indiana University and Josh Moore, Director of Foundation Relations at Indiana University, speaking on prospect research in the corporate and foundation sector. The presentation will detail the different types of foundations and corporate giving arrangements along with their various types of contributions (grants, gifts, sponsorships, and more) to nonprofit organizations. It will review helpful sources of information for identifying prospects aligned to an organization and/or project. Finally, it will briefly review best practices for proposal writing and stewardship of organizational funders. I would love to see you there! If you are interested in attending or know of someone who works in the nonprofit sector who would find this conference valuable, please register at https://lnkd.in/g8XtW5eU. The cost of the conference is $50 for Apra Indiana members and $60 for non-members. Registration begins at 8:30am and programming will begin promptly at 9:00am. I am available to answer any questions you may have about the conference or Apra Indiana in general. I look forward to seeing you in Indy!

The University of Victoria and the Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation (formerly known as Lake Cowichan First Nation) have signed a five-year collaboration agreement—a significant step towards a shared future of mutual respect, learning, and growth. This agreement outlines a framework for joint initiatives, including educational programs, research projects and community engagement activities. “This collaboration agreement is not just a document; it is a commitment to ongoing dialogue, mutual respect and shared success. We are here to learn and take guidance from Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation. This document is a beautiful way of coming together and reaffirms the commitment to working together in a good way with good hearts and good minds.” - Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Robina Thomas, UVic’s vice-president, Indigenous. The agreement also addresses the future use of a 25-acre property in Lake Cowichan, generously donated by Jeanne S. Simpson to UVic in 1967, recognizing its cultural and historical significance to the Ts’uubaa-asatx people. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/ywTG50SCF60

Here's four key takeaways from the agenda for this week’s Rome Common Council meeting set for Wednesday, May 8 at Rome City Hall.

Scholarships providers: #foundations, #philanthropic, #civiceducation, #localeducation, #communityscholars, who award based on financial need or a combination please be aware of what is going on w the 2024-2025 Financial Aid process. Reported by the US. Department of Education, FAFSA results, including the new FAFSA Submission Summary Report (SAI) [formerly known as the SAR] will NOT be available for student until mid-March. The same timeline in which college and universities will receive their student files. All due to this years FAFSA release and completion delay, everyone is in a holding pattern. Read more at https://bit.ly/3upaIbO Please consider adjusting your timelines and messaging to student’s and families. #scholarshipopportunities #financialaid #fafsa #collegecosts #peaceofmind #pivotalcollegeyears

For eighteen years, we have been an integral part in the lives of thousands of orphaned children, as our humanitarian efforts went beyond the limits of financial support to include their hopes and ambitions. This World Humanitarian Day, we renew our commitment to continue this path, following our belief that humanity is embodied in caring for the weak and most needy in society, that every orphaned child has the right to dream and achieve his dreams and that he is capable of doing so, as witnessed in many success stories of our Foundation. Learn more about what we do: al-ayn.ca

#Bevoice for #voiceless 🕊️✏️ Empowering Minds for Peace: Education in War-Affected Afar Regions 🕊️In the midst of conflict, education becomes not just a right, but a beacon of hope for peace. Every child deserves the chance to learn, to dream, and to build a future free from the scars of war. 🌟 Let's invest in education as a cornerstone of lasting peace, nurturing minds to become architects of harmony and understanding, contributing to the #Afarstudents. In the aftermath of conflict, schools are not just buildings; they are sanctuaries of healing and resilience. 🏫✨ Join #AYZONFOUNDATION as we extend a helping hand to war-affected schools in afar journey of recovery and renewal. 🌱💫Together, we can provide the tools, resources, and support needed to rebuild shattered classrooms and shattered dreams. 📚✏️ Let's empower teachers and students alike with the hope and opportunity they deserve. #SchoolsRecovery #EducationRebuilding #HopeAfterConflict #Afarregion #ayzonfoundation.org #shalomyacob

The newest issue of the Canadian Journal of Nonprofit & Social Economy Research focuses on the crucial issue of #housing. https://lnkd.in/gnPHQujB

Have you begun to wonder if an annual giving appeal is still effective? This short case study is for you. You will read how three churches of various sizes and denominations were guided by an experienced Horizons coach to experience double-digit increases! https://hubs.ly/Q02BZ3YS0