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Important Links:
Updates on the National Service Budget
Conferences/ Trainings:
- Sept 18, 2008 - Flint Voter Engagement Training for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Sept 24, 2008 - Nonprofit Day 2008
Power Up Nonprofits! Communicating the Value of the Nonprofit Community - Sept 29, 2008 - Marquette Voter Engagement Training for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Flint Voter Engagement Training for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
September 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn-Gateway Centre, 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint
Hosted by the Michigan Participation Project, this training is designed to give 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations the tools they need to efficiently and effectively incorporate nonpartisan voter engagement and education efforts into their everyday activities. The following topics will be covered:
- The do's and don'ts of election year activity;
- Nonpartisan election activity: what it looks like, how you do it;
- Ideas for incorporating voter engagement activities into the work you're already doing;
- Where to access resources to complement your efforts; and more!
This training is free of charge to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations! Encourage your staff, colleagues, board members and volunteers to attend!
Registration is available online at www.michparticipationproject.org.
Nonprofit Day 2008
Power Up Nonprofits: Communicating the Value of the Nonprofit Community
September 24, 2008
Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan
Election 2008 is upon us, and yet very few of the local, state and federal candidates are talking about the nonprofit sector and issues of importance to our community, those we serve and the resources we protect. Why is it that few current elected officials understand the economic and social power of nonprofits? We've all heard the quote that "all politics is local," and at no other time has this adage been more true. For nonprofits to truly be recognized as key social and economic players in the state, we all must raise our voices regarding the value of Michigan nonprofits to the overall quality of life in the state.
This year's Nonprofit Day, geared for both the novice and experienced nonprofit leader, will focus on the importance of articulating the value of your individual and our collective work to policymakers, the media and the general public. We hope that you can join us for our ninth annual Nonprofit Day to discuss this and other pressing public policy issues impacting the nonprofit community.
To see the full conference agenda and to register, visit MNA's website.
Marquette Voter Engagement Training for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
September 29, 2008,
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency, 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette
Hosted by the Michigan Participation Project, this training is designed to give 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations the tools they need to efficiently and effectively incorporate nonpartisan voter engagement and education efforts into their everyday activities. The following topics will be covered:
- Why nonprofits are uniquely positioned to affect greater voter turnout;
- The do's and don'ts of election year activity;
- Nonpartisan election activity: what it looks like, how you do it;
- Ideas for incorporating voter engagement activities into the work you're already doing;
- Where to access resources to complement your efforts; and more!
This training is free of charge to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations! Encourage your staff, colleagues, board members and volunteers to attend!
Registration is available online at www.michparticipationproject.org.
SPECIAL REPORT
Celebrating Volunteerism
April 18, 2007
Capitol Building, Lansing
Celebrating Volunteerism 2007 took place on Wednesday, April 18th, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing. The program included highlights of remarkable volunteer stories, as well as the presentation of the Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards.
The Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards are designed to recognize the lifelong and/or exemplary support of service, volunteerism and civic engagement by Michigan policy makers in the legislative, executive or judicial branches of state government. Awardees are selected based on their record of service and proven results in support of Michigan’s volunteers.
Celebrating Volunteerism 2007 attracted over 150 volunteers from around the state who came together to celebrate the impact of volunteerism on our state and communities.
Serve Michigan thanks the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Comcast, Consumers Energy Foundation, Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Health Council, and Strategic Solutions for their generous sponsorship and support of Celebrating Volunteerism.
The crowd waits to enter the room for Celebrating Volunteerism.
Several Michigan volunteers enjoy the program at Celebrating Volunteerism.
Over 150 Michigan volunteers and legislators attended Celebrating Volunteerism on April 18 at the Capitol Building in Lansing.
Anne Rosewarne, Chair of ConnectMichigan Alliance and President of the Michigan Health Council, welcomes the crowd to Celebrating Volunteerism.
Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (right) receives the Michigan Volunteer Champion Servant Leadership Award, presented by Kyle Caldwell (left), President & CEO of ConnectMichigan Alliance.
Mrs. Kathleen Straus receives the Michigan Volunteer Champion Service-Educator Award.
Jim Rowlett shares his story about working to reduce poverty through his community volunteer activities.
Sen. Mark Jansen (right) receives the Michigan Volunteer Champion National Service Award, presented by Kyle Caldwell (left), President & CEO of ConnectMichigan Alliance.
Rep. Brenda Clack (left) receives the Michigan Volunteer Champion Mentor Award, presented by Kyle Caldwell, President & CEO of ConnectMichigan Alliance.
Rob Collier, President of Council of Michigan Foundations, talks to the crowd about the 2006 Giving & Volunteering Survey and Report.
Sen. Wayne Kuipers (right) receives the Michigan Volunteer Champion Generation Award, presented by Kyle Caldwell (left), President & CEO of ConnectMichigan Alliance.
House Majority Floor Leader Steve Tobocman receives the Michigan Volunteer Champion Volunteer Spirit Award.
(Left to Right) Jim Rowlett, Cherise Buchanan and Randy Walker, Sr. shared personal stories of volunteer experiences at Celebrating Volunteerism.
Serve Michigan is a public policy program of Michigan Nonprofit Association. Contact Serve Michigan via email or call (517) 492-2400.