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Through the implementation of First 5 LA's Technical Assistance Institute capacity building programs, the value of customized professional organizational management resources became evident in leveraging an organization's success in implementing identified objectives and priorities. This customized approach to capacity building requires a high level of organizational readiness as well as a commitment of time and resources in order for agencies to engage successfully. First 5 LA is pleased to be working with three national organizations recognized for the effectiveness of their work and proven records of strong collaboration with philanthropic organizations to offer up to 30 organizations customized consulting opportunities. The focus areas of the customized consulting opportunities were determined based on a capacity building needs assessment of grantee organizations in the fall of 2008. The results indicated substantive agreement on technical and professional resource needs in the areas of strategic communications, fund development and financial management. The customized consulting opportunities are offered in partnership with Benevon, Nonprofit Finance Fund and the Taproot Foundation, and are part of First 5 LA's Technical Assistance Institute. Customized Consulting Programs Benevon - building relationships with individuals who love and support your mission The First 5 LA/Benevon Customized Consulting Program offers up to five current or former First 5 LA grantee organizations the opportunity to participate in the Benevon 101 training and coaching program for up to one year. Participants also receive the full Benevon library of books and DVDs and are responsible for a participation fee of $2,000 as well as all travel expenses to attend the Benevon 101 training session. Timeline: Benevon information sessions were held on August 17 and September 14. Applications were due on September 25, 2009 Benevon trainings take place in November 2009 (Tempe, AZ) and 2010 (Irvine, CA). Click here to view the full program description. Nonprofit Finance Fund - a new approach to financial planning and management Nonprofit organizations need to be strategic, thoughtful and diligent in financial management regardless of the prevailing economic climate. During challenging economic periods, constituent needs increase resulting in new financial pressures, while resources decline. The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) offers a comprehensive range of financial management and sustainability services for nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, regardless of size. The NFF/First 5 LA Customized Consulting Program is intended to support current and former First 5 LA grantee organizations in managing finances strategically during difficult times and to emerge stronger. For more information about NFF, see www.nonprofitfinancefund.org The NFF focus will be on balancing mission with financial realities, examining financial health, and developing options for courses of action to address weaknesses and build financial viability, customized to the needs of each organization. NFF's analytic resources include Nonprofit Business Analysis, Situation and Cash Flow Analysis, Program Profitability Model and Scenario Planning. Organizations selected to receive this Customized Consulting opportunity will be responsible for a participation fee of $1,000 to complement underwriting by First 5 LA. Timeline: The information session for the Nonprofit Financial Fund will take place on February 10, 2010 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm at First 5 LA, 750 N. Alameda, Los Angeles, CA 90012. RSVPs are due by February 8, 2010 to htunis@First5LA.org. Applications will be available at and after the session and are due no later than 5 p.m. on March 15, 2010. Click here to apply. The selection process will be complete by January 2010, and the projects are projected for implementation between February and June 2010. Click here to view the full program description. Taproot Foundation - Media is more than ever the MessageEffective, conscious communications and public presence have become increasingly important in all aspects of contemporary life, and are often among the under-resourced aspects of nonprofit organizational operations. The Taproot Foundation has developed a proven approach to integrate the public relations and marketing needs of the nonprofit sector with the tremendous talent and motivation of professionals from the communications fields through their Strategic Communications projects. Each Taproot project is executed by a team of five to six professionals who volunteer more than 100 hours of time and expertise over a six-month period, working in close collaboration with the nonprofit organization. Taproot Communications projects include annual reports, brochures, websites, naming, visual and brand identity, key messages and brand strategies. For more information, see www.taprootfoundation.org Current and former First 5 LA grantee organizations selected to receive this Customized Consulting opportunity will be responsible for a participation fee of $200 to complement underwriting by First 5 LA. Click here for full program description. Timeline: Applications are available now at the Taproot Foundation website, click here to see the application information Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on December 1, 2009 The selection process will conclude by January 2010 and projects are projected for completion by July 2010. |
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