Suttons Bay's Herman Park Awarded $45K Grant : News : The Ticker

December 17, 2015

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded a $45,000 grant to Suttons Bay Township for its Herman Community Park. Suttons Bay was one of 33 communites selected to receive a portion of more than $1.3 million in 2015 Recreation Passport funding, the DNR announced Wednesday. The $45,000 grant will be used toward the construction of a universally accessible, 60'x120' covered pavilion at the park. The pavilion will be multi-functional and will serve as an ice skating pavilion during the winter. The total cost of the project is $215,000.   More ....

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NMC's Dennos Museum Receives Second Major Gift : News : The Ticker

In September, longtime Northwestern Michigan College supporters Diana and Richard Milock announced a $2 million gift to its Dennos Museum Center to add two new galleries. This week, the college announced it has received a $1 million gift to expand the museum's signature Inuit art gallery. The gift is from longtime NMC supporters and Inuit art collectors Barbara and Dudley Smith III. The couple has given more than $2.4 million over the past 27 years to support the Dennos and many other college programs.

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Holiday Concert To Benefit Safe Harbor : News : The Ticker

December 16, 2015

Musicians at two local churches are looking to make the holidays a little more joyful for the community's homeless population. Billie Thompson of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Katherine Will of Grace Episcopal Church will present a collaborative concert, Carols and Carols, this weekend. The performances will benefit Safe Harbor, an organization of churches and community groups which provide food and shelter for the homeless during the winter months. Both churches serve as host sites. More below

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Rotary Charities Grants $100,000 for Preservation of Hickory Hills

December 9, 2015

Image provided by the Bensley Family via preservehickory.com

Rotary Charities of Traverse City announced the recipients of their fall-cycle grants on December 2nd, totaling over $720,172 in the form of 23 grants- including a $100,000 grant to Preserve Hickory in their effort to leverage significant City investment to improve park infrastructure.

“We are thrilled and very grateful to have been awarded a grant from Rotary Charities. This grant provides a “stamp of approval” on the collaborative efforts for improvements at Hickory Hills,” stated Laura Ness, co-founder of Preserve Hickory. “We hope that this award will serve to motivate other donors in the community to join in and preserve this wonderful community asset for future generations.”

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History Center To Transfer Archives To TADL : News : The Ticker

ember 26, 2015

The History Center of Traverse City is planning to transfer ownership of its archives to the Traverse Area District Library. In a letter to members Wednesday, History Center Board Chair Stephen Siciliano wrote that the board had "concluded that we do not have the resources to care for the center archives at the level of quality that we have provided since the establishment of the center," citing the organization's "fragile financial situation." Siciliano said the TADL board had voted to approve accepting the historical archives pending the formulation of a legal agreement. "The transfer of the archives would mean that the library would accept ownership of the archives and accept the responsibility for its professional care and preservation," Siciliano wrote. "The library would welcome the continued involvement of the History Center through volunteer support."  More click below

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Choo Choo...Fest Of Trains Coming! : News : The Ticker

r 28, 2015

The Northern Michigan Railroad Club (NMRRC), City of Traverse City and the Great Lakes Children’s Museum will present this year's Festival of Trains, starting December 12 and running through December 31, at the Carnegie Building (Crooked Tree Arts Center) at 322 Sixth Street in Traverse City. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, Noon-4pm, with special hours of 10am- 2pm on December 24 and December 31. The Festival will be closed on December 25. On Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, the NMRRC will host its annual swap meet as part of the event.  More below

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BARC Launching Campaign To Make TC 'Greenest Community' : News : The Ticker

November 28, 2015

Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC) is preparing to kick off Focus Green 2020, a crowdfunded initiative to help the Grand Traverse region become the greenest community in Michigan by the year 2020. “People in the Grand Traverse area have shown a real drive to preserve what makes this place special, and one of the ways they’re doing this is through recycling and waste reduction,” says BARC founder Andy Gale. “While the big haulers are doing a lot, our community is calling for more programs like composting, rural service, and recycling of mattresses, electronics, and other items that aren’t handled by those haulers. Focus Green will allow us to transform to meet the needs of the community and help everyone reuse, repurpose and recycle more.”  more -- click below

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Hagerty Makes $90k Commitment To TraverseCONNECT : News : The Ticker

November 20, 2015
Hagerty in Traverse City has made a 3-year, $90,000 commitment to Traverse CONNECT to help expand regional economic development initiatives. TraverseCONNECT is the parent organization of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce and Venture North Funding & Development.   More .. click below

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County Approves Y Takeover Of Easling Pool : News : The Ticker

November 19, 2015

Grand Traverse County commissioners voted 6-1 Wednesday to have the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA take over management of Easling Pool beginning January 2016. Commissioner Ron Clous opposed the proposal. Under the agreement terms, the county will pay the YMCA a $50,000 annual management fee, a cost that will be reduced on a sliding scale as memberships accrue. Once the YMCA hits 700 annual memberships, the fee will be eliminated entirely; the organization predicts it can hit that number within three years. The YMCA will pay all pool operational costs, and will assume utility costs for the facility once memberships reach 400. The move is expected to reduce the county's Parks and Recreation budget by roughly $250,000 in 2016.   More .. click below

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Eitland accepts new position

I am pleased to announce that I have accepted a position to be the Director of Development at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Oregon starting on December 1, 2015. (The parish is located about 17 miles west of Portland.)

I will be helping members of that parish to expand their discipleship of giving and implement their 20 year vision for ministry.

St. Matthew Catholic Church is “One Community Growing in Christ” of 3,000 members and inspired by the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit. St Matthew has a vibrant 100 year old Pre-K to 8^th grade school of 225 students among many other growing ministries in that multicultural community. http://www.stmatthewhillsboro.org/

Please contact me if you would like to take over this blog to communicate with our colleagues and region about philanthropy.  deitland@gmail.com

Restaurants Fundraising to End Homelessness : News : The Ticker

November 9, 2015

Three area restaurants are partnering with Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing to raise funds and awareness for ending homelessness this month. Each restaurant will be collecting donations for NMSH, as well as offering a special featured menu item, with a portion of sales from that item benefitng NMSH. Participating restaurants and dates include: Sorellina - November 9-14 McGee's 72 - November 15-21 Harrington's By The Bay - November 22-28 NMSH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing "permanent supportive housing to homeless individuals and families struggling with mental illness in the Greater Grand Traverse Region." Permalink

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Year End Mailings

Hopefully by now you will have your year end mailing to all your prospect and donor database approved and ready to go.

You may want to include a Post Script for Legacy Giving.

Some quick ways to write that:

P.S. Since you have been such a great supporter of our work, would you consider placing a gift in you trust or will for us?

P.S. Including a gift in your trust or will can make your giving last forever at no cost to you today.

P.S. We have done wondrous things for XXX years and we will for another XXX. At this time of giving would you consider a gift to our charity in your trust or will?

P.S. A simple way of giving that costs you nothing today is a legacy gift.  Would you consider making a gift in your trust or will? We will always appreciate your support.

P.S. Come join us in our <name> society by giving a gift in your trust or will today. Call <first name of person handling these gifts> at ###-###-#### or email at <email address> for exact information.

TADL Upgrades Youth Services - TC Ticker

November 6, 2015

The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) Youth Services department will host an Open House tomorrow (Sat., Nov. 7), 1-3pm, to celebrate the completion of the first phase of improvements to the department. The enhancements are made possible by a $99,000 bequest made by George and Helen Getty through the Getty Family Trust. They include a redesigned space with an updated color scheme, new furniture and a new floor plan for age-specific areas. Also, the young children's area has been moved to the front and now features lower shelving and a play space for children to interact with hands-on educational learning tools. The multi-phased enhancements are designed to revitalize the children's space at the Woodmere library branch, to encourage them to feel comfortable and energized as they develop early literacy skills and a passion for reading and learning, according to Cathy Lancaster, youth services coordinator. Also, the Friends of TADL awarded a $45,000 gift to support The Tween Scene, an area for youth ages 9-12 years old, which occupies the north end of Youth Services and includes banquette seating for casual reading, tables with stools for collaboration, and computer workstations to encourage 9-12 year olds to feel connected to their library. Permalink Italics/bold = emphasis of blogger to note giving

LIAA New Executive Director - TC Ticker

LIAA Names New Executive Director November 5, 2015 - TC Ticker

The Land Information Access Association (LIAA) has named Harry Burkholder its new executive director. Burkholder - who has worked for the Traverse City nonprofit for the past 11 years, most recently as director of community planning - replaces Whitney Waara, who stepped down in early October.  Burkholder will oversee all of LIAA’s programs, including the organization's UpNorth Media Center. “Harry has a deep understanding of what we are and is an adept, respected professional to lead us into new, innovative places," says John Egelhaaf, chair of LIAA’s board of directors. A native of the greater Detroit area, Burkholder holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Michigan State University. He lives in Traverse City with his wife and three young children. “I look forward to working with our board and exceptional staff to continue building relationships with our statewide partners and make a more concerted effort to build strong relationships and collaborate here in Traverse City," says Burkholder. Permalink

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

OPINIONOCTOBER 23, 2015 

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What Nonprofits Need to Learn From Business

By Perry Yeatman

For years I’ve straddled the worlds of business and philanthropy, first as a corporate executive, then as a foundation head, and now as a consultant helping companies use social impact to drive their businesses. So I’ve seen both sides. Contrary to what I expected, this has made me an even more ardent believer that business-oriented, market-based approaches are the key to finally solving social problems in ways that are sustainable, scalable, and replicable. 

Why do I think this? Because despite all the things that businesses have gotten wrong in the past 25 years, they have still been the most efficient and effective allocators of time, money, and natural resources, as well as the most powerful force in pulling people out of poverty. According to The Economist, the number of people living in extreme poverty around the world was cut nearly in half from 1990 to 2010 — “a reduction of almost 1 billion people.”  And “most of the credit [for that reduction] must go to capitalism and free trade.”

In his book Poverty in America — and What to Do About It, Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute agrees, saying that “it was the worldwide spread of American-style free enterprise that saved billions from poverty.”

That got me wondering: Why has business been so successful compared to the other sectors, including nonprofits? It isn’t because nonprofits attract incompetent people. Quite the opposite. Some of the smartest, most dedicated people I’ve met work in the social sector. So what is it? I would argue the problem is waste — both time and money. Combined, the U.S. government and private foundations spend enormous sums — enough to do what needs to be done. But instead many major indicators are moving in the wrong direction. Why? Because, like retail pioneer John Wanamaker is said to have remarked:  “I know 50 percent of my advertising is wasted. I just don’t know which 50 percent.”

While few want to admit it, we all recognize there is waste. We just don’t know what to cut and what to invest more in. That’s because nonprofits are missing three features that make business so successful:

Transparency. Some people think that business is highly opaque, but I would posit that there is more information available about U.S. public companies than about institutions in any other sector. Doubt this? Just ask yourself: Which is more forthcoming, IBM or the Catholic Church (at least prior to the current pope)? And if you have a question or concern for leadership, is it easier to raise it during an annual general meeting or during a State of the Union? Business may not be an open book, but it’s far ahead on transparency.

Comparability. Not only is there more easily accessible information about companies but the type of information that’s available can be readily compared on an apples-to-apples basis, thanks in large part to common accounting standards. That makes it relatively easy to tell who is “winning” and who is “losing” — not by some largely meaningless internal standard like spending 10 percent or less of funds on overhead but where it actually counts — in the market they are serving.

Accountability. In business, you get paid for outcomes, not activities (for profitably selling a product, not just for getting it onto the grocery-store shelf). That accountability for your performance against stated outcomes is swift and clear: Investors can move money out of your stock in an instant if they no longer believe your company is the best bet to achieve their investment aims. We need a way to help social investors make the same types of assessments.

I understand this might be scary to many. After all, these three features also made the rise of activist investors and agitators of all types not only possible but indeed likely. Since outsiders can pretty clearly see what’s working and what’s not, they can often persuasively push for change.

Now I’m not saying the short-term mentality of activist investors would benefit the nonprofit world, but I am all for intense external scrutiny of nonprofit programming.  After all, there must be some duplication and waste in a system in which roughly 1,400 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States alone are trying to fight the same disease, namely breast cancer. Yes, that’s a big and critically important job. And there are many needs: finding a cure, caring for those who already have cancer, and so forth.  But, wouldn’t, say, 10 or even 100 larger, better-resourced organizations stand a greater chance of tackling the problem?

I’m also not saying there hasn’t been a lot of great work done (there has!), but if ever there was a sector that could benefit from some smart merger-and-acquisition activity, it’s nonprofits.

In fact, I’d say the writing is on the wall. My prediction is that as impact measurement gets better, faster, and cheaper, donors will more often demand proof of outcomes. In turn, nonprofits that aren’t the very best because they try to be all things to all people will suffer.

Why wait for that to happen to your organization? It’s time nonprofit leaders had the tough conversations to determine where they have true competitive advantage and then focus on that and leave the rest to others.

I know it’s hard to say no to supporters, but in some instances, that is the right thing to do. We need to bring more “market-like” pressures to nonprofits both to jump-start innovation and to root out waste.

Won’t this create winners and losers? Won’t many nonprofits go out of business or be taken over or merged with others? Probably, yes. But I see this as largely positive. As a business person, my belief is that the winners — big or small, new or old — should be those organizations that are truly delivering and able to prove that they do so better than the rest. If this happens, we’ll greatly reduce waste and increase efficiency, making us all winners because we’ll finally achieve real progress on these intractable issues and maybe, just maybe, actually solve some of them in our lifetime. Isn’t that what we’re all fighting for, after all, and wouldn’t that be worth whatever disruption is required?

Perry Yeatman is a principal at Mission Measurement, which measures social outcomes, and the author of "Get Ahead by Going Abroad."

Four Key Questions... for Fundraisers to answer ....

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Howard H. Stevenson, a Harvard Business School expert on entrepreneurialism and himself a philanthropist, explains why people give and how fundraisers can reach them.

Fundraisers should expect to have to address four key questions when making their pitch for why their organization is uniquely positioned to tackle something that the donor cares about:

1. Does the organization do important work? Answering that question ties directly to how well its mission is articulated, and how important it is to the donor. Be bold and realistic in establishing a mission—and then make sure it’s communicated in a way that is memorable, differentiable, credible, inspirational, aspirational, and simple.
2. Is the organization well managed? “People who give significant gifts dive into that question pretty fiercely,” said Stevenson. Is the economic model sustainable? Is there effective governance? Is the organization’s staff passionate and collaborative in carrying out a mutually understood service model?
3. Will my gift make a difference? You must appeal to the head and the heart on this score. Show why the money you’re asking for is essential to accomplishing the organization’s core mission, and develop a means of showing a gift’s impact. Also, understand that some people may want to get personally involved in your organization as a way of answering this question on their own terms.
4. Will the experience be satisfying to me? “I don’t think of raising money as helping my institution,” said Stevenson. “I think of raising money as helping donors fulfill their philanthropic objectives. That’s very different from saying, ‘Won’t you help us accomplish our purpose?’” Saying thank you is important and involves “figuring out what the right stewardship is that isn’t generic and makes a donor very proud.” Finally, a relationship with a donor should be just as satisfying for the fundraiser and the institution. Gifts can be the beginning of an ongoing partnership.

If the answer to all of these questions is yes, it will be difficult for a donor to say no and turn down the opportunity to make a gift, said Stevenson, who also highlighted the rewards of philanthropy—namely, the satisfaction of “partnering with others to accomplish things that have a positive impact on the world around you now and in the future.”

Musical Benefit to support Family Partnership

Billy Strings & Don Julin Benefit 10/23  American roots duo Billy Strings & Don Julin bring their unique musical style back home to Traverse City on Friday, 10/23, 7pm at Central United Methodist Church in a benefit concert for the Family Partnership of Grand Traverse. All proceeds will be used to support Family Partnership's work as they help local low-resourced individuals & families follow a path out of poverty with mentoring programs and support. Tickets $12/adults, $6/children under 14, available atwww.MyNorthTickets.com details

Book City - TC Ticker

Traverse City Is Now 'Book City' October 21, 2015

The Traverse City Commission has declared Traverse City a Book City, to help strengthen its arts, culture and tourism economy and to be annually celebrated by readers and writers and the National Writers Series (NWS). In a letter to Traverse City Mayor Michael Estes and city commissioners, NWS co-founder Doug Stanton, who proposed the Book City desigation, wrote, "A declaration that Traverse City is, among many great things, Book City, will reinforce the expectation that meaningful things are expected and can happen here when it comes to literacy, reading and writing, especially as our city's cultural economy continues to grow." Stanton also says that as part of the declaration the NWS, working with its media partners, publishers and authors, civic and trade groups, will take the Book City message on book tours, speaking engagements and appearances on national TV, radio and in print. The designation will also be celebrated annually during a nationally promoted event. Permalink

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Rotary Club Awards Mini-Grants October 22, 2015

The Rotary Club of Traverse Bay Sunrise Foundation has announced the recipients of its fall Mini Grant awards. The foundation received 29 requests totaling $68,000 in need and awarded eight organizations with funds totaling $6,450. The organizations are: Acme Christian Thrift Store, Artists Creating Together-Grand Traverse, Bellaire Youth Initiative, Boots for Kids, Junior Achievement of Northwest Michigan for Interlochen Elementary, Leelanau Children’s Choir, Salvation Army, and TACS Sailing. Grant priorities, as established by the Sunrise Foundation, are arts/culture, basic human needs, environment, health and safety, recreation, education, and youth. Since its inception, Rotary Club of Traverse Bay Sunrise Foundation has awarded more than $53,000 to support a wide variety of community programs. Permalink

60 minutes ... great story about Make a Wish...

Here is a link to a wonderful story on 60 Minutes last night on the philanthropy of Make-A-Wish and the lives they touch throughout the generations ...

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'Sleep Out' To Warm Area Homes : News : The Ticker

"Sleep Out" To Warm Area Homes October 19, 2015

The fifth annual Sleep Out to raise awarenes and monetary donations for home heating assistance needs in northwest Michigan returns Nov. 4. The Sleep Out begins at 4:30pm and lasts through the night at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center. Community members scheduled or invited to participate include: Cmdr. Gregory Matyas, U.S. Coast Guard; Chief Pat Parker, GT Metro Fire; Kristine Erickson, GT County Parks and Recreation; Brandon Everest, NMC; Kent Wood, TC Chamber; Steve RAwlings, DTE Energy; Doug DeYoung, Consumers Energy; John Stephenson, NW Michigan Community Action Agency; Kevin Bavers, NW Michigan Community Action Agency; Tony Anderson, Cherryland Electric Cooperative; Steve Wade, GT Regional Community Foundation; Mike Hill, TBAISD; Joe Charlevoix, TV 7&4; Rick Coates & Omelette, WKLT.  More ...

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'Warm Up' Coat Drive Underway : News : The Ticker

Warm Up' Coat Drive Underway October 16, 2015

Team Bob’s Heating Cooling Plumbing is holding its 6th annual "Warm-up with Team Bob’s Coat Drive" now through November 15. The goal is to fill a 28-foot trailer at the corner of South Airport Road and Park Street with winter apparel of all sizes to be donated to The Father Fred Foundation for families in need. New and gently used winter apparel of all sizes is welcome. Donations can also be dropped off at Team Bob’s office Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. As an incentive and thank you to all who donate, a certificate offering a $10 discount off a repair call will be rewarded. Permalink

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Fundraiser For Local Girl Fighting Leukemia : News : The Ticker

Fundraiser For Local Girl Fighting Leukemia October 17, 2015

Bill Marsh Chrysler on S. Garfield in Traverse City will host a community lunchon Fri., Oct. 23, to help the family of six-year-old Kaitlyn Posey, who was diagnosed with leukemia in July and has been undergoing treatment at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The treatment is expected to take at least two years and will require the family to take extensive time off work. Kaitlyn's father is a firefighter with the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department and the firefighting community has supported the family’s financial struggles with a variety of fundraisers, but the family still has a shortfall for the long-haul treatment. “We have the ability to come together as a community and show compassion for the family,” says Bill Marsh, Jr. The luncheon will be held 11am-2pm and will feature hamburgers, hot dogs and brats along with chips and water for a free-will offering. A small silent auction will take place inside the dealership with proceeds going to the family. A GoFundMe page has also been set up for those wanting to make a cash donation.

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24-Hour Food Drive This Weekend : News : The Ticker

October 9, 2015

Kampout for KAIR, a 24-hour food drive for families in need, kicks off today (Friday) at 5pm and goes until 5pm Saturday. Tents and RVs will be set up in front of Bill Marsh in Kalkaska with a goal of filling a trailer full of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items. All goods will be donated to the Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resource (KAIR). “We have seen about a 20 percent increase in requests (from families in need),” says KAIR Executive Director Cathy Somes. Somes says while more people are working in the area, many of those people are holding down two or three part-time jobs and still having trouble making ends meet. Northland Foods and Family Fare in Kalkaska will remain open around the clock during the event to make it easier for people to buy items to donate. Both stores, in addition to Save-A-Lot, will have special KAIR displays and have lists of needed items for customers. Last year, more than six tons of items were donated. Permalink

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Former NPR Reporter, Foreign Policy Expert In TC : News : The Ticker

October 9, 2015

Sarah Chayes, a former reporter for National Public Radio who moved to Afghanistan after 9/11 and ultimately became a special advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be in Traverse City this Thurs., Oct. 15, as part of a joint presentation by the National Writers Series and the International Affairs Forum (IAF). Given the disaster unfolding in Kunduz, her visit is particularly timely as she worked closely with the Taliban and will offer her perspective on why some Afghans find the Taliban attractive. Chayes, whose most recent book is "Thieves of State," will be interviewed by guest host Jack Segal, a retired U.S. diplomat who once worked with Chayes in Afghanistan and now lives in Traverse City. The event begins at 7pm at the City Opera House. Tickets are $15 and available here. Permalink

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What's Next For Safe Harbor? : News : The Ticker

What's Next For Safe Harbor? October 5, 2015

By Beth Milligan

Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse has offered to purchase a city-owned warehouse at 517 Wellington Street for $50,000 – a proposal that could reopen commission discussions to make it a homeless shelter. Sale of the property would also make it one of the first to go through a new city property disposalprocess. Safe Harbor officials submitted a purchase offer Friday for the building and a small parcel of surrounding property. The $50,000 offer includes “a deed restriction limiting (the property’s) use to services for those experiencing homelessness,” according to a Safe Harbor statement, and attaches a $1 million commitment to renovate the building.

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WRC to Host Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Victims : News : The Ticker

WRC to Host Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Victims October 6, 2015

The Women's Resource Center will host Voices for Peace and Empowerment - a candelight vigil honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence - on October 15 from 6-8pm. The event, part of the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, will take place at the WRC main office at 720 South Elmwood. “The vigil honors those who are no longer able to raise their voice due to domestic violence and includes a time to offer a statement, reading or song and participate in a short walk,” says Women’s Resource Center Executive Director Juliette Schultz. “The event is free-of-charge and all community members who support a zero-tolerance position against violence and support peace are welcome.”

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Goodwill Annual Celebration: Oct. 7 : News : The Ticker

Goodwill Annual Celebration: Oct. 7 September 28, 2015

Goodwill Northern Michigan will host its annual Gather for GOOD luncheon and celebration of community partners and program participants on Wed., Oct. 7, 12-1:30pm, at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. Ten northern Michigan families, organizations and businesses that have gone above-and-beyond over the past year will be recognized. In addition, the winner of the Mary Stanton Volunteer of the Year Award will be announced. Major Dan Rooney, a former United States Air Force fighter pilot who founded Folds of Honor, is the guest speaker. Tickets are $30 and the funds raised directly impact Goodwill's three focus areas: shelter, food and the on-the-job training program. RSVP by September 29. Permalink

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Maximum Impact Conference: Oct. 8 : News : The Ticker

Maximum Impact Conference: Oct. 8 September 26, 2015

Two local speakers will encourage Traverse City leaders to "create lives with clarity and purpose" during a Maximum Impact Conference on October 8 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. Leadership strategist Jonathan Pool will use his life experiences to help attendees have clarity while dealing with big issues in their business and personal lives. Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Wendy Steele will speak on how generosity can pass on values, strengthen communities, built trust and increase corporate profits. The event is a half-day morning conference and cost $35 per person. Registration is available here. Permalink

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Job Hunting Sites

From the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Site ...

Many organizations can help you explore a career in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector. Below are some resources for starting your research.

• Council on Foundations
• Charity Channel
• Orion Grassroots Network
• Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
• Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation  (free nonprofit careers e-bulletin)
• The NonProfit Times
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy
• Opportunity Knocks
• Professionals for Nonprofits
• Foundation Center  (free Jobs Bulletin email)
• National Council of Nonprofit Organizations
• Craigslist (choose your city or country, then jobs, nonprofit sector)
• Nonprofit Oyster
• Career Builder
• Community Career Center
• NonProfit-jobs.org
• Fundraising Jobs

Resources compiled by The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Criteria for listing include agency reliability, validity of information, and ease of use of organization's web site.

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