[Imcamericorps] Fwd: goodWORKSconnect.org Weekly Update 11-9-2009

[Nicole Pion]

FYI - check out the "challenge section" there is a community calendar
available and there is a discussion on volunteer appreciation.  I can't make
it because of other meetings, but if anyone is able, please check it out and
let me know how it goes:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1fq_2byV_2fCA5xf2Gys00GO1A_3d_3d


Also, sign up for this news letter - it's really useful on keeping you
connected to local non-profits.

Nicole

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <Nathan.Burton at consolidated.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Subject: goodWORKSconnect.org Weekly Update 11-9-2009
To:



*Hello goodWORKSconnect community! *

With Fall in full swing and the holidays just around the corner, we
encourage you to take a few minutes to visit www.goodWORKSconnect.org and
get involved.
*
HIGHLIGHTS:*

   - Over 290 members...and 30 organizations are now on the site! View the
   latest organization: *Latino Partnership of Champaign County NFP*
   http://www.goodworksconnect.org/groups/viewgroup/40-Latino+Partnership+of+Champaign+County+NFP
   - Want to learn about the *Illinois Economic Impact Study conducted by
   Donor's Forum?* Check out this conversation and provide your thoughts
   here:
   http://www.goodworksconnect.org/forum/11-advocacy/307-economic-impact
   - Almost *100 resources on the site*...Did you know that *EIU Business
   Solutions Center* is offering *free MBA strategic consulting* during the
   spring semester?
   http://www.goodworksconnect.org/general-resources/266-free-eiu-student-strategic-consulting-opportunity
   - 20+ calendar items...Need training on conversational spanish?  *Spanish
   for Office & Service Professionals* is being offered in the area.  Check
   it out on the calendar.  http://www.goodworksconnect.org/calendar
   - *Check out the latest front page article, Leveraging Press Releases for
   Media Coverage* at http://www.goodworksconnect.org/home.

*
WEEKLY CHALLENGE:*
1.       *Create an informal group...that can be private.*  You could create
one for your board of directors, your location collaboration, or for others
you would like to connect with in your specific field of interest.  To learn
more about how to create groups, view the training video:
http://www.goodworksconnect.org/training-videos/224-how-to-participate-in-the-goodworksconnectorg-community

2.        Take a moment to dig into your *calendar and add your events to
the site.* http://www.goodworksconnect.org/calendar

3.        Make sure your *about me information is complete...and that you
have a picture. *You may edit your profile by first clicking on
the*community tab
* and then scrolling over your *profile tab.*
http://www.goodworksconnect.org/community

***Also, there is still room left to attend the* Thursday, November 12
Champaign Community Convening on The Care & Feeding of Volunteers*. For more
information on this* free convening* visit
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1fq_2byV_2fCA5xf2Gys00GO1A_3d_3d.***

If you need assistance completing the *weekly challenge* (or with the site
in general), check out the help and support section of the site
(http://goodworksconnect.org/help) or contact  me at
nathan at goodworksconnect.org or 217.235.4468.

Have a wonderful week!



Nathan L. Burton
Nonprofit Network Field Coordinator
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
121 S. 17th St.
Mattoon, IL 61938
Office: 217-235-4468
Work Hours: Mon-Thur 8 am - 3 pm
Check out our new online nonprofit community and resource center
www.goodWORKSconnect.org



-- 
Nicole Pion
Outreach and Development Adviser
AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
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