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Thursday, 5 August 2010 is Madison Nonprofit Day »

Thanks to everyone that participated in the poll to select a date for Madison Nonprofit Day. Thursday, 5 August 2010 was the date selected.  Last year’s theme was “Know Your Neighborhood Nonprofits”, this year’s theme, while undecided will hopefully allow for the workshops and activities to spread to other neighborhoods and get more nonprofits and… Source: Madison Nonprofit Day

Help Select the 2010 Madison Nonprofit Day, Date! »

Happy New Years!!  I’m hope the holidays were happy and successful for everyone. Just in case you’re still coming to grips with it, we are now in the year 2010. Yes, the year of aliens, flying cars, and transporters. Admittedly, none of those items have come to pass; but the 2nd Annual Madison Nonprofit Day… Source: PollDaddy

Project: LocalNonprofits (Read and Rate, Please) »

We’ve applied for a Knight News Challenge Grant—LocalNonprofits —that we want you to rate and comment on. Here’s why. Coming out of Madison Nonprofit Day, one of the things that we were made consistently aware of was: Individuals and even organizations trying to connect with Madison’s nonprofit community feel isolated. From job seekers, to potential… Source: Madison Nonprofit Day

Follow Up Report: Madison Nonprofit Day »

First off, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!  I really wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who participated in Madison Nonprofit Day—from the volunteers, to the presenters, to the participants. You all were fabulous and it was wonderful to meet you, and work with you. Next… I… Source: Madison Nonprofit Day

5th Annual United Way Sidewalk Sale »

On Friday, 21 August 2009, Madison Nonprofit Day for those in the know, the United Way of Dane County will host it’s fifth annual “Sidewalk Sale” fundraiser. What is it? It’s a garage sale for good—books, clothes, furniture, and a whole host of items, that you could use at Garage Sale prices.  Rain or shine… Source: United Way of Dane County

Flyers, Posters, and Handbills Available »

Posters, flyers, and handbills are available for download for a number of events and activities for Friday, 21 August 2009. So feel free to grab. Flyers and handbills look good on white or light to medium color paper. Posters require full color on 11 x 17 in paper for best look. Available are: Art in… Source: Madison Nonprofit Day

Zion Lutheran’s Personal Essentials Pantry: Serving Struggling Households in Dane County »

By Dale Mitchell for Madison Commons. “This is a need that has been left off the radar,” Christine Thompson says simply. As coordinator of Zion Lutheran’s Personal Essentials Pantry, she has seen how huge the need is for items like dish soap, laundry detergent, personal care and hygiene items. People on food stamps don’t get… Source: Madison Commons

August 1 Deadline for Inclusion in Event Publicity »

Madison region nonprofit organizations, clubs, and societies who have submitted events and activities or whom are planning to submit an event or activity for Madison Nonprofit Day, your deadline is Saturday, 1 August 2009 by 12pm. The Logistics Workgroup for Madison Nonprofit Day will begin the assignment of rooms and time slots on Saturday-Sunday, the… Source: Madison Nonprofit Day

Hopes—Suicide Education & Prevention

Hopes—Suicide Education & Prevention »

A Public Service Announcement (PSA) for Hopes, Wisconsin—Look Closer, Listen Harder Campaign to prevent suicide. Suicide prevention begins with recognition, the Hopes campaign goal is to familiarize people with the signs of suicide so that they may recognize them, and help. Hopes is run by survivors of suicide.

Brenda Gonzalez of New Routes, Interviewed »

Brenda GonzalezThe Wisconsin State Journal Series’ Know Your Madisonian interviews Brenda Gonzalez, deputy director of New Routes to Community Health. New Routes to Community Health, a national program that uses locally focused media created by immigrants to improve their health. With a bachelor’s degree in social psychology, she… Source: Wisconsin State Journal

Rebel Chef Collective: VC2

Rebel Chef Collective: VC2 »

In Madison, Wisconsin, a group of young chefs quit their jobs at nice restaurants and formed the Underground Food Collective. Free from the usual constraints, they buy only fair trade, local ingredients and conduct massive "underground catering" operations. In this pod, we catch them in action at one of their catering gigs, and find out how they made their highly…

Dane Waters: A Reflection Of Us All (Excerpts) »

"Dane Waters: A Reflection Of Us All" (with Madison Area Storm Water Partnership) is a 26-minute documentary which explains environmental effects of storm water, current programs, and steps individuals can take to protect lakes and streams. http://worthwhilefilms.com - Worthwhile Films | Nonprofit Media work samples.