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Funding Sources Page 1Just Checking:Nonprofit Compliance Page 2Recommended Reading Page 2Volunteer Opportunities Page 2Workshops/Conferences Page 3Special Events Page 3Small Businesses Page 4Policy and Advocacy Page 4
Welcome!
Welcome to
In the Loop
, an assortment of e-mails that I have received during thepast week, or articles that I may stumbleupon. From time to time, you will findannouncements of events, grant opportunities, job postings, links towebsites and articles of interest or notesof encouragement. I hope that you, orsomeone you know, would find theinformation to be of use. If you wouldlike to unsubscribe, submit material, ormake general comments, you maycontact me at valeriefleonard@msn.com.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Valerie F. Leonard, Editor
May 20, 2011 Volume 6, Issue 1
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Change You Can See
As I was preparing this issue of In the Loop, it occurred to me that my format has not changed since I started in 2003. I could not commit one word to thepage until I changed the format. Let me know what you think. I am open tosuggestions as to how the newsletter may be improved to meet your needs.
Funding Sources
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
CMAP has compiled a list of fund sources for projects and programsintended to improve walking and bicycling conditions and to increase thesafety of travel by these and other modes. Strategies to improve bicycle andpedestrian safety, mobility, and accessibility can include:1.
Infrastructure improvements,2.
Enforcement measures, policies, and recommendations3.
Education and marketing effortshttp://www.cmap.illinois.gov/bike-ped/funding-sources
Walmart State Giving Program(Application period begins June1)
The Foundation has adopted four areas of focus: Education, WorkforceDevelopment / Economic Opportunity, Health and Wellness, andEnvironmental Sustainability. The Walmart Foundation encourages fundingrequests that align with its four areas of focus
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programs that do not alignwith the four areas of focus will not be given consideration.http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8169.aspx
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Just Checking:
Nonprofit Compliance
Compiled by Valerie F. Leonard
It’s that time again.
A number of nonprofit organizations have, orwill soon come to the end of theirfiscal year. Be sure to
File Annual Reports to theSecretary of State. The annualreport is due before the first
day of the corporation’s
anniversary month each year.The anniversary month is themonth in which thecorporation was formed. Forexample, if the date of incorporation was Sept. 15, theanniversary month isSeptember and each annualreport is due before the first day of September each year.Forms will be sent to theregistered agent approximately60 days before the due date.Filing Fee: $10.00.
Failure tofile an annual report mayresult in involuntarydissolution of thecorporation.
Conduct annual financial audit To finish reading this article, visit http://www.scribd.com/doc/55863313/Just-Checking-Nonprofit-Compliance-Checklist
Announcements fromPhilanthropy News Digest
Grants of up to $25,000 plus practical assistance will be awarded tononprofits and local government agencies, including public schoolsystems and public projects, working to build high-quality publicskateparks in low-income areas....
Grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) organizations working at the state and/or federal level to promote death penalty abolition orreform....
Recommended Reading
I thank Jacqueline Leavy, a local consultant on government policy,for providing a link to
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I also recommend the following articles.
Using TANF to Finance Out of School Time Initiatives
Communications Lessons from
America’s Founding Father by John Maxwell
http://www.johnmaxwell.com/products-resources/leadership-on-demand/articles/communication-lessons-from-americas-founding-father/
Volunteer Opportunities
Quilters Needed to Help CoordinateNorth Lawndale African American Heritage Quilt
God willing, I will be working with a network of North Lawndaleorganizations, schools, churches and associations to complete aLawndale African American Heritage quilt, to be displayed during Black History Month 2012. Please send me contact information of people youknow who have made quilts, who can help other community membersassemble the quilt on a voluntary basis. Your help would be greatlyappreciated.
If you are interested in serving on our “quilting brigade”,
please contact me at 773-521-3137 orvaleriefleonard@msn.com I thank Dianna Long, of the Urban Art Retreat, for committing theorganization to partner on this project.
North Lawndale AfricanAmerican Heritae Quilt:
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EveryBlock Chicago Posters TurnOnline Meetups to Neighborhood Cleanups
I got the following information from Seth Barnhart, a local landscaper.
Join us, Saturday May 28th at 1441 South Springfield. Starting at 9:30am, EveryBlock followers are hosting their third group clean up.This day of service project is improving our neighborhood and a great way to meet new people.If you are interested in having your neighborshelp you clean a vacant lot in your area, in the 24th Ward, come out andjoin the crew, and get onto the cleaning schedule. First priority will begiven to people who actively participate in cleaning other lots.
Workshops and Conferences
Housing Counselor Legal Assistance Training
I received the following information from Erica Page of Housing ActionIllinois
Register Now-Housing Counselor Legal Assistance TrainingDATE: June 10th, 2011TIME: 12-2pmPLACE: 111 E. Jackson Blvd3rd floor, Chicago, ILCOST: Free (bring your brown bag lunch)Join Legal Assistance Foundation and Housing Action in our first legaltraining for 2011. We plan to discuss many of the legal issuessurrounding your clients, the counseling community and the mortgageindustry. Updates on the Cook County Mediation program will also begiven. Feel free to bring your lunch! email:erica@housingactionil.org
to Register!
Free Mortgage Seminar At Marquette Bank
I got the following information from Ben Liddell of Marquette Bank.
Greetings Homebuyers & Homeowners. Please plan to join me for abrief Mortgage Seminar on Tuesday - May 24, 2011 - 5:00pm - 6:30pmat Marquette Bank; 6316 S. Western Avenue; Chicago, IL. 60636. Callme at 773-918-4568 to register and review the attached flyer for moredetails. Bring your spouse, friend or relative. We will address thefollowing questions:· How should you prepare to apply for a loan?· What are the requirements to qualify for a loan?· What are the steps in the mortgage loan process?To complete an online mortgage application, APPLY NOW at thefollowing website:www.marquetterates.com/bliddell
Special Events
Sinai Community InstituteGala 2011
Save the Date:June 18, 2011
Join Merri Dee and David Vitale ,
General Chairs and Earvin “Magic”
Johnson, Host For a festive andcelebratory evening at the SheratonHotel and Towers, 301 North WaterStreet Tickets $300; $500 for privatereception with Magic JohnsonSponsorship opportunities availableFor information call 773-257-6070or e-mailjonren@sinai.org
IVI-IPO IndependentsDay Dinner
Friday, June 10, 2011, 6- 9PMDoubletree Hotel300 E Ohio Ave, ChicagoCounty Board President ToniPreckwinkle, Keynote SpeakerThere will be a buffet dinner andcash bar, silent auction, capped byawards presentations and a keynoteaddress by County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, giving the thefirst ever State of the CountyAddress.Click onto http://www.iviipo.org/IDD2011inf o.htmto purchase tickets, buy adsand to get a list of awardees.
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