7bit April News & Notes Faith in Action is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation April 2008 In This Issue . . . * Webinar on Working with People with HIV/AIDS * Faith in Action National Conference Materials Available * Webinar on Home Safety * National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3 * Conference on Volunteer Management Coming in June * Funding Opportunity * A New National Partnership for Senior Transportation * How Do I Contact Della? * White House 2008 Conferences Announced * Learn About Medicare * seniorDECISION * Creating High-Impact Nonprofits * Promise to Mary: A Story of Faith in Action * AARP Collaboration Continues * Pearl from the Extranet * Link of the Month * What's Happening in . . . Medina, OH Greetings! This month we offer workshop materials from February's "Celebrate and Learn" conference and a reminder that National Volunteer Week is coming up at the end of April. There also is the upcoming National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta in June for your consideration. It's the largest of its type in the world. Read about a new grant opportunity from the Weinberg Foundation supporting informal care and learn how to get in touch with Della if you need an "angel" at your next special event. Find out about a new partnership among organizations that transport the elderly. The partnership known as the STP Exchange is a peer-to-peer network of transportation providers. Two interesting Webinars are on slate for April. The first addresses changes to programs that serve people with HIV/AIDS. The second looks into how to make homes safer for elderly and disabled residents. Learn about the services that congregations in America are providing and discover seniorDECISION, a communications exchange about services for the elderly. Watch your mail for a surprise package later this month from AARP. You will want to check out the most frequently downloaded article of 2007 from the Stanford Social Innovation Review about what makes for a "high-impact" nonprofit. It may surprise you. You also should visit the "Free Management Library," a veritable treasure chest of resources for the nonprofit manager. And get to know Paul G., a former CEO who is now a care recipient in Ohio. The transition has opened his eyes to a new life (and his old one). Webinar on Working with People with HIV/AIDS Scott Blades, director of Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network will lead a Webinar discussion in April about changes in the care of people living with HIV/AIDS. The changes have led many programs to redefine their mission, including Scott's own program in Tucson. The Webinar will deal both with training volunteers to be more sensitive and effective in working with their care recipients, and with making Faith in Action programs more responsive to changes in the field of HIV/AIDS. "Working with HIV/AIDS" Scott Blades, Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network Thursday, April 10, 2008 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Central, 12 noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific) This photo of Scott was taken at the 2008 Faith in Action National Conference. He is shown with Beth Daum, volunteer and AnnMarie Roberts, a care partner who spoke eloquently about the program's impact on her life. Read more about the Webinar . . . - Faith in Action National Conference Materials Available The 2008 Conference may be a fading memory, but if you would like to refresh it and keep the lessons that you learned in Phoenix alive, many of the workshop presentations are now available for download on the Extranet. The highest compliment we have heard about the meeting was that the presentations were first-rate. We are delighted that many of our speakers are willing to share their materials with program directors. Download Conference presentations . . . - Webinar on Home Safety Warren Burris of AARP will lead a Webinar on how to stay safe at home with particular emphasis on safety for the elderly. Everyone wants to live in a home that fits his or her needs and abilities. Unfortunately, most people don't discuss or think about the appropriateness of their home until a crisis occurs. Falls are a huge problem. The Center for Disease Control reports that, "Among people 65 years and older, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. In 2005, more than 15,800 people over 65 died of fall-related injuries. "Home Safety" Warren Burris, AARP Thursday, April 17, 2008 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Central, 12 noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific) Read more about the Webinar . . . - National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3 The 2008 National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3. It is a service of the Points of Light & Hands On Network and is sponsored by Target. This special week is a great way to thank your volunteers. The resources offered by the Points of Light & Hands On Network make it easy to do. You also can nominate volunteers for awards, including the President's Volunteer Service Award. Furthermore, your organization can become certified to present the President's Volunteer Service Award The National Volunteer Week Web site has a resource book that includes templates for a news release, sample editorial, proclamation request letter, certificate of appreciation, fact sheet and other materials to support your recognition projects. A banner template is available for you to download and customize with your program's logo. Talk about community visibility! Learn more about National Volunteer Week . . . - Conference on Volunteer Management Coming in June The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders. Last year's conference was attended by over 3,300 participants. The 2008 conference will convene June 1 - 3 in Atlanta. Organized by the Points of Light & Hands On Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service, this conference provides opportunities to network, learn new skills, share effective practices and renew purpose and inspiration. In addition, an Advanced Institute on Volunteer Management is being offered May 31 - June 2 in conjunction with the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. This Institute is intended for experienced managers of volunteers. Learn more about the National Conference on Volunteering and Service . . . - Funding Opportunity The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has announced an innovative program to provide $9 million in grants to assist caregivers nationwide. A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released to support the Family and Informal Caregiver Program making 12 to 230 grants ranging from $100,000 - $300,000 per year for a maximum of three years for community-based agencies. Eligible grant recipients include 501(c)(3) organizations, including aging and human service agencies, faith-based and other community-based groups as well as tribal organizations and local governmental units. Applications will be accepted until June 12, 2008. Information is available from the Web site, by calling 410-654-8500 or by shopping Learn how to apply . . . - A New National Partnership for Senior Transportation The Beverly Foundation, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the Independent Living Partnership have partnered to create an online network of national senior transportation programs. The STP Exchange is a response to the ever increasing need for transportation options for the aging population of the United States. The Exchange is a national forum for information sharing among its members that includes supplemental transportation programs for seniors (STPs). The STP Exchange intends to connect providers of transportation for the elderly in new and useful ways. It facilitates peer-to-peer communication, technical assistance and development of financial resources. There is no fee, but qualifications require that members: * Must commit to provide information and ideas to other members * Must be willing to participate in the STP Exchange and its activities * Must be located in North America and provide (or plan to provide) transportation to older adults Learn more about the STP Exchange . . . - How Do I Contact Della? Over the years many program directors have asked the National Program Office (NPO) if Della Reese can be booked to appear at an event for an individual Faith in Action program. The answer is yes, but you must contact her manager, producer (and husband), Franklin Lett. There would be a fee to engage her services, but Della has, in fact, appeared at some local Faith in Action programs in the past. This photo of Della is from her recent performance at the Faith in Action National Conference. If you were there, you know that she was unforgettable. Contact: Franklin Lett The FTL Company 1910 Bel Air Road Los Angeles, CA 90077-2727 shopping Franklin about Della's availability . . . - White House 2008 Conferences Announced The White House and various federal agencies will co-host several conferences across the country during the second half of 2008 to help groups learn more about federal faith-based and community initiatives. These conferences are free, but is required and our experience has been that they fill up fast. It is best to register online, but you can click here for assistance, or fax a request to 703-299-4589. A block of rooms is reserved at each conference venue, available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be discussions of the federal grant process and funding opportunities with a special emphasis on opportunities for partnership at the state and local level. More meetings will be added during the year, but the current list includes: * New Orleans, LA - May 29 - 30 * Washington, DC - June 26 - 27 * Sacramento, CA - August 5 * Dallas, TX - August 29 Learn more about the White House Conferences and join the mailing list for updates . . . - Learn About Medicare The Medicare Rights Center is the largest independent source of information about Medicare in the United States. They host FREE live Webinars on the second Thursday of each month. You can follow along on your computer and ask questions over the phone, just like you can with Faith in Action Webinars. Each presentation lasts approximately one hour and is followed by a Q&A session. April's Webinar might be of particular interest to Faith in Action volunteers and the people they serve. The topic is "Medicare for Caregivers" and it will describe how to access services for a family member or friend with Medicare, caregivers' rights and how to care for yourself as a caregiver. Following the Webinar, the information will be posted online. "Medicare for Caregivers" Presented by the Medicare Rights Center Thursday, April 10, 2008 1 p.m. EDT (12 noon Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific) Discover the Medicare Rights Center and register for the upcoming Webinar . . . - seniorDECISION With 68,000 participants, seniorDECISION is a comprehensive national listing of home health care agents, independent living centers, retirement communities, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer's care programs and nursing homes. Consumers review these facilities and programs. The seniorDECISION organization actively seeks your opinions, positive or otherwise. You also can list your Faith in Action program as a provider. It adds to your program's visibility and provides a tool to gain feedback that can improve performance. The AARP Bulletin featured seniorDECISION in March. The article has a link to a video by founders, Rob and Jennifer Leibreich that explains in more detail how the program helps consumers to find quality care and housing for older adults. Visit the seniorDECISION Web site . . . - Creating High-Impact Nonprofits The Stanford Social Innovation Review is an amazing resource for nonprofit organizations. They recently released a list of the most frequently downloaded articles from 2007. At the top of the list is an article co-authored by Heather McLeod Grant and Leslie R. Crutchfield that challenges most widely-held assumptions about what leads to success. They say, "Conventional wisdom says that scaling social innovation starts with strengthening internal management capabilities. This study of 12 high-impact nonprofits, however, shows that real social change happens when organizations go outside their own walls and find creative ways to enlist the help of others." Quoting from their article, they go on to uncover six "myths" about successful nonprofits: Myth #1: Perfect Management. Some of the organizations we studied are not exemplary models of generally accepted management principles. Although adequate management is necessary, it is not sufficient for creating significant social impact. Myth #2: Brand-Name Awareness. A handful of groups we studied are household names, but a few hardly focus on marketing at all. For some, traditional mass marketing is a critical part of their impact strategy; for others, it's unimportant. Myth #3: A Breakthrough New Idea. Although some groups come up with radical innovation, others take old ideas and tweak them until they achieve success. Myth #4: Textbook Mission Statements. All of these nonprofits look to compelling missions, visions and shared values. But only a few of these groups spend time fine-tuning their mission statement on paper; most of them are too busy living it. Myth #5: High Ratings on Conventional Metrics. When we looked at traditional measures of nonprofit efficiency, many of these groups didn't score well, because they don't adhere to misleading metrics such as overhead ratios. Myth #6: Large Budgets. We discovered that size doesn't correlate with impact. Some of these nonprofits have made a big impact with large budgets; others have achieved similar impact with much smaller budgets. As we dismissed the conventional wisdom about what makes high-impact nonprofits successful, we realized we had discovered a new way of understanding this sector - and what enables the best nonprofits to create lasting social change. So what do the authors recommend? Read this compelling article for the answers that may surprise and challenge you. Read the article about "Creating High-Impact Nonprofits" . . . - Promise to Mary: A Story of Faith in Action By now, all Faith in Action programs should have received their one complimentary copy of Paul Jellinek's new book, Promise to Mary: A Story of Faith in Action. If you have not received it either at the Conference or in the mail, notify the NPO by calling 877-324-8411. You also may order additional copies from at a cost of $18. It's a great recognition gift for your volunteers and special friends of your program. Order additional copies of Paul's book from Amazon . . . - AARP Collaboration Continues Mid-month, AARP will be sending each Faith in Action program a packet with samples of caregiving materials that will be helpful to volunteers, care receivers and their families. The packet will include a form to order additional copies for distribution. It is another example of the many tangible benefits that our relationship with AARP has produced. Thank you AARP! Sample the types of caregiving resources that AARP offers . . . - Pearl from the Extranet Every Faith in Action program provides some type of volunteer training, but when was the last time you updated your materials? There is a PowerPoint training resource on the Extranet that may give you some fresh ideas about points to cover with your volunteers. It was produced by Interfaith Caregivers in Trenton, NJ, Mary Ann Isaac, director. There is a lot of ground covered in this presentation and not all of it is likely to apply to your situation. Nevertheless, some elements are universal and it may be worth your time to see how another Faith in Action program goes about the important work of training its volunteers. Look at the training presentation . . . - Link of the Month The "Free Management Library" is a program director's best friend. Its content is relevant to the vast majority of managers of large or small nonprofit organizations. Approximately 650 topics are addressed in the Library and include over 5,000 links. Topics range in complexity from introductory to advanced. They include categories such as facilities management, personnel policies, crisis management, professional development, risk management and an extensive special section on boards of directors. This is not the same old stuff you've seen before. The Library's resources go into detail about issues that are not often addressed and the collection is constantly growing since it is compiled by the collective effort of its members. What was the world like before the Internet? Visit the Free Management Library . . . - What's Happening in . . . Medina, OH Faith in Action Medina County Caregivers, Doris Kilbane, program director and Julie Wayman, executive director, has a great Article and we have highlighted stories from it in the past. This month we feature another story that strikes a chord. Paul G. is a Faith in Action care recipient due to repeated mini-strokes that have seriously damaged his eyesight. Thinking back on his working days he says, "I was a Type A personality, stumbling around trying to make money. I had all the wrong goals. I learned the hard way about all the important things in life. I worked too hard." Sound familiar? His heartfelt story is one of the thousands told by Faith in Action volunteers and care recipients and he also offers some tips for success in business and in life. Read Paul G's story . . . - Quick Links... * Faith in Action Web site - March 2008 News & Notes - fia2 Forward shop This shop was sent to by fia2 Update Profile/shop Address Instant removal with Privacy Policy: shop Marketing by Constant Contact(R) Faith in Action | Medical Center Boulevard | Winston-Salem | NC | 27157-1204 News & Notes April 2008 [FIA] =09April News & Notes =09 =09Faith inAction is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation April2008 =09 In This Issue . . . Webinar on Working with People with HIV/AIDS Faith in Action National Conference Materials Available Webinar on Home Safety National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3Conference on Volunteer Management Coming in JuneFunding OpportunityA New National Partnership for Senior Do I Contact Della?White House 2008 Conferences AnnouncedLearn About High-Impact to Mary: A Story of Faith in ActionAARP Collaboration ContinuesPearl from the ExtranetLink of the MonthWhat's Happening in . . . Medina, OH Greetings! This month we offer workshop materials from February's "Celebrate and Learn" conference and a reminder that National Volunteer Week is coming up at the end of April. There also is the upcoming National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta in June for your consideration. It's the largest of its type in the world. Read about a new grant opportunity from the Weinberg Foundation supporting informal care and learn how to get in touch with Della if you need an "angel" at your next special event. Find out about a new partnership among organizations that transport the elderly. The partnership known as the STP Exchange is a peer-to-peer network of transportation providers. Two interesting Webinars are on slate for April. The first addresses changes to programs that serve people with HIV/AIDS. The second looks into how to make homes safer for elderly and disabled residents. Learn about the services that congregations in America are providing and discover seniorDECISION, a communications exchange about services for the elderly. Watch your mail for a surprise package later this month from AARP. You will want to check out the most frequently downloaded article of 2007 from the Stanford Social Innovation Review about what makes for a "high-impact" nonprofit. It may surprise you. You also should visit the "Free Management Library," a veritable treasure chest of resources for the nonprofit manager. And get to know Paul G., a former CEO who is now a care recipient in Ohio. The transition has opened his eyes to a new life (and his old one). =09 =09Webinar on Working with People with HIV/AIDS =09 Scott Blades, director of Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network, will lead a Webinar discussion in April about changes in the care of people living with HIV/AIDS. The changes have led many programs to redefine their mission, including Scott's own program in Tucson. The Webinar will deal both with training volunteers to be more sensitive and effective in working with their care recipients, and with making Faith in Action programs more responsive to changes in the field of HIV/AIDS. "Working with HIV/AIDS" Scott Blades, Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network Thursday, April 10, 2008 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Central, 12 noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific) This photo of Scott was taken at the 2008 Faith in Action National Conference. He is shown with Beth Daum, volunteer and AnnMarie Roberts, a care partner who spoke eloquently about the program's impact on her life. Readmore about the Webinar . . . =09 =09Faith in Action National Conference Materials Available The 2008 Conference may be a fading memory, but if you would like to refresh it and keep the lessons that you learned in Phoenix alive, many of the workshop presentations are now available for download on the Extranet. The highest compliment we have heard about the meeting was that the presentations were first-rate. We are delighted that many of our speakers are willing to share their materials with program directors. Download Conference presentations . . . =09 =09 =09Webinar on Home Safety =09 Warren Burris of AARP will lead a Webinar on how to stay safe at home with particular emphasis on safety for the elderly. Everyone wants to live in a home that fits his or her needs and abilities. Unfortunately, most people don't discuss or think about the appropriateness of their home until a crisis occurs. Falls are a huge problem. The Center for Disease Control reports that, "Among people 65 years and older, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. In 2005, more than 15,800 people over 65 died of fall-related injuries. "Home Safety" Warren Burris, AARP Thursday, April 17, 2008 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. Central, 12 noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific) Readmore about the Webinar . . . =09 =09 =09National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3 =09 The 2008 National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3. It is a service of the Points of Light & Hands On Network and is sponsored by Target. This special week is a great way to thank your volunteers. The resources offered by the Points of Light & Hands On Network make it easy to do. You also can nominate volunteers for awards, including the President's Volunteer Service Award. Furthermore, your organization can become certified to present the President's Volunteer Service Award. The National Volunteer Week Web site has a resource book that includes templates for a news release, sample editorial, proclamation request letter, certificate of appreciation, fact sheet and other materials to support your recognition projects. A banner template is available for you to download and customize with your program's logo. Talk about community visibility! Learn more about National Volunteer Week . . . =09 =09 =09Conference on Volunteer Management Coming in June =09 The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders. Last year's conference was attended by over 3,300 participants. The 2008 conference will convene June 1 - 3 in Atlanta. Organized by the Points of Light & Hands On Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service, this conference provides opportunities to network, learn new skills, share effective practices and renew purpose and inspiration. In addition, an Advanced Institute on Volunteer Management is being offered May 31 - June 2 in conjunction with the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. This Institute is intended for experienced managers of volunteers. Learn more about the National Conference on Volunteering and Service . . . =09 =09 =09Funding Opportunity =09 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has announced an innovative program to provide $9 million in grants to assist caregivers nationwide. A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released to support the Family and Informal Caregiver Program making 12 to 230 grants ranging from $100,000 - $300,000 per year for a maximum of three years for community-based agencies. Eligible grant recipients include 501(c)(3) organizations, including aging and human service agencies, faith-based and other community-based groups as well as tribal organizations and local governmental units. Applications will be accepted until June 12, 2008. Information is available from the Web site, by calling 410-654-8500 or by shopping. Learn how to apply . . . =09 =09 =09A New National Partnership for Senior Transportation =09 The Beverly Foundation, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the Independent Living Partnership have partnered to create an online network of national senior transportation programs. The STP Exchange is a response to the ever increasing need for transportation options for the aging population of the United States. The Exchange is a national forum for information sharing among its members that includes supplemental transportation programs for seniors (STPs). The STP Exchange intends to connect providers of transportation for the elderly in new and useful ways. It facilitates peer-to-peer communication, technical assistance and development of financial resources. There is no fee, but qualifications require that members: Must commit to provide information and ideas to other members Must be willing to participate in the STP Exchange and its activities Must be located in North America and provide (or plan to provide) transportation to older adults Learn more about the STP Exchange . . . =09 =09 =09How Do I Contact Della? =09 Over the years many program directors have asked the National Program Office (NPO) if Della Reese can be booked to appear at an event for an individual Faith in Action program. The answer is yes, but you must contact her manager, producer (and husband), Franklin Lett. There would be a fee to engage her services, but Della has, in fact, appeared at some local Faith in Action programs in the past. This photo of Della is from her recent performance at the Faith in Action National Conference. If you were there, you know that she was unforgettable. Contact: Franklin Lett The FTL Company 1910 Bel Air Road Los Angeles, CA 90077-2727 shopping Franklin about Della's availability . . . =09 =09 =09White House 2008 Conferences Announced =09 The White House and various federal agencies will co-host several conferences across the country during the second half of 2008 to help groups learn more about federal faith-based and community initiatives. These conferences are free, but is required and our experience has been that they fill up fast. It is best to register online, but you can click here for assistance, or fax a request to 703-299-4589. A block of rooms is reserved at each conference venue, available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be discussions of the federal grant process and funding opportunities with a special emphasis on opportunities for partnership at the state and local level. More meetings will be added during the year, but the current list includes: New Orleans, LA - May 29 - 30 Washington, DC - June 26 - 27 Sacramento, CA - August 5 Dallas, TX - August 29 Learn more about the White House Conferences and join the mailing list for updates . . . =09 =09 =09Learn About Medicare =09 The Medicare Rights Center is the largest independent source of information about Medicare in the United States. They host FREE live Webinars on the second Thursday of each month. You can follow along on your computer and ask questions over the phone, just like you can with Faith in Action Webinars. Each presentation lasts approximately one hour and is followed by a Q&A session. April's Webinar might be of particular interest to Faith in Action volunteers and the people they serve. The topic is "Medicare for Caregivers" and it will describe how to access services for a family member or friend with Medicare, caregivers' rights and how to care for yourself as a caregiver. Following the Webinar, the information will be posted online. "Medicare for Caregivers" Presented by the Medicare Rights Center Thursday, April 10, 2008 1 p.m. EDT (12 noon Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific) Discover the Medicare Rights Center and register for the upcoming Webinar . . . =09 =09 =09 With 68,000 participants, seniorDECISION is a comprehensive national listing of home health care agents, independent living centers, retirement communities, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer's care programs and nursing homes. Consumers review these facilities and programs. The seniorDECISION organization actively seeks your opinions, positive or otherwise. You also can list your Faith in Action program as a provider. It adds to your program's visibility and provides a tool to gain feedback that can improve performance. The AARP Bulletin featured seniorDECISION in March. The article has a link to a video by founders, Rob and Jennifer Leibreich that explains in more detail how the program helps consumers to find quality care and housing for older adults. Visit the seniorDECISION Web site . . . =09 =09 =09Creating High-Impact Nonprofits =09 The Stanford Social Innovation Review is an amazing resource for nonprofit organizations. They recently released a list of the most frequently downloaded articles from 2007. At the top of the list is an article co-authored by Heather McLeod Grant and Leslie R. Crutchfield that challenges most widely-held assumptions about what leads to success. They say, "Conventional wisdom says that scaling social innovation starts with strengthening internal management capabilities. This study of 12 high-impact nonprofits, however, shows that real social change happens when organizations go outside their own walls and find creative ways to enlist the help of others." Quoting from their article, they go on to uncover six "myths" about successful nonprofits: Myth #1: Perfect Management. Some of the organizations we studied are not exemplary models of generally accepted management principles. Although adequate management is necessary, it is not sufficient for creating significant social impact. Myth #2: Brand-Name Awareness. A handful of groups we studied are household names, but a few hardly focus on marketing at all. For some, traditional mass marketing is a critical part of their impact strategy; for others, it's unimportant. Myth #3: A Breakthrough New Idea. Although some groups come up with radical innovation, others take old ideas and tweak them until they achieve success. Myth #4: Textbook Mission Statements. All of these nonprofits look to compelling missions, visions and shared values. But only a few of these groups spend time fine-tuning their mission statement on paper; most of them are too busy living it. Myth #5: High Ratings on Conventional Metrics. When we looked at traditional measures of nonprofit efficiency, many of these groups didn't score well, because they don't adhere to misleading metrics such as overhead ratios. Myth #6: Large Budgets. We discovered that size doesn't correlate with impact. Some of these nonprofits have made a big impact with large budgets; others have achieved similar impact with much smaller budgets. As we dismissed the conventional wisdom about what makes high-impact nonprofits successful, we realized we had discovered a new way of understanding this sector - and what enables the best nonprofits to create lasting social change. So what do the authors recommend? Read this compelling article for the answers that may surprise and challenge you. Read the article about "Creating High-Impact Nonprofits" . . . =09 =09 =09Promise to Mary: A Story of Faith in Action =09 By now, all Faith in Action programs should have received their one complimentary copy of Paul Jellinek's new book, Promise to Mary: A Story of Faith in Action. If you have not received it either at the Conference or in the mail, notify the NPO by calling 877-324-8411. You also may order additional copies from at a cost of $18. It's a great recognition gift for your volunteers and special friends of your program. Order additional copies of Paul's book from Amazon . . . =09 =09 =09AARP Collaboration Continues =09 Mid-month, AARP will be sending each Faith in Action program a packet with samples of caregiving materials that will be helpful to volunteers, care receivers and their families. The packet will include a form to order additional copies for distribution. It is another example of the many tangible benefits that our relationship with AARP has produced. Thank you AARP! Sample the types of caregiving resources that AARP offers . . . =09 =09 =09Pearl from the Extranet =09 Every Faith in Action program provides some type of volunteer training, but when was the last time you updated your materials? There is a PowerPoint training resource on the Extranet that may give you some fresh ideas about points to cover with your volunteers. It was produced by Interfaith Caregivers in Trenton, NJ, Mary Ann Isaac, director. There is a lot of ground covered in this presentation and not all of it is likely to apply to your situation. Nevertheless, some elements are universal and it may be worth your time to see how another Faith in Action program goes about the important work of training its volunteers. Lookat the training presentation . . . =09 =09 =09Link of the Month =09 The "Free Management Library" is a program director's best friend. Its content is relevant to the vast majority of managers of large or small nonprofit organizations. Approximately 650 topics are addressed in the Library and include over 5,000 links. Topics range in complexity from introductory to advanced. They include categories such as facilities management, personnel policies, crisis management, professional development, risk management and an extensive special section on boards of directors. This is not the same old stuff you've seen before. The Library's resources go into detail about issues that are not often addressed and the collection is constantly growing since it is compiled by the collective effort of its members. What was the world like before the Internet? Visit the Free Management Library . . . =09 =09 =09What's Happening in . . . Medina, OH =09 Faith in Action Medina County Caregivers, Doris Kilbane, program director and Julie Wayman, executive director, has a great Article and we have highlighted stories from it in the past. This month we feature another story that strikes a chord. Paul G. is a Faith in Action care recipient due to repeated mini-strokes that have seriously damaged his eyesight. Thinking back on his working days he says, "I was a Type A personality, stumbling around trying to make money. I had all the wrong goals. I learned the hard way about all the important things in life. I worked too hard." Sound familiar? His heartfelt story is one of the thousands told by Faith in Action volunteers and care recipients and he also offers some tips for success in business and in life. Read Paul G's story . . . =09Quick Links... Faith in Action Web site March 2008 News & Notes fia2 =09 Forward shop This shop was sent to by fia2 Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with | Privacy Policy. shop Marketing by Faith in Action | Medical Center Boulevard | Winston-Salem | NC | 27157-1204

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