A Strong Nonprofit Sector - Nonprofit Navigator

​Nonprofits and the Economy

​“Nonprofits’ main goal is helping people in need, but the sector itself has grown to the point that it’s also providing a valuable service to the U.S. economy.” - Fast Company

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Idaho Economic Report

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​Bring Boot Camp to your Town

Would you and your peers like an in-person board training with one-on-one support from an experienced nonprofit educator? The Idaho Nonprofit Center wants to bring Board Chair Boot Camp to you!

To make this training available in your community, we need at least four (4) organizations to commit to have their executive director and board chair attend this full day session (9:00 am – 4:00 pm).

If you are interested, please outline what city and potential dates would work best for you (links found below). When four organizations from your community submit, we will solidify a date and open registration.

• Eastern 
• North
• North Central 
• South Central 
• Boise Area ​

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Boards and Fundraising 

"It’s important for board directors to be on the same page in their approach to fundraising. Early board discussions should focus in on writing a board policy that reflects the board’s beliefs and approach to fundraising; sets expectations for personal giving by board directors; and identifies expectations for how the board expects its directors to participate in fundraising activities.” - Board Effect ​

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​Project Good

One Stone, a Boise based student-led nonprofit is seeking problems and partners to help high school students make the world a better place. Do you have a problem you “wish you had the time to solve” or “just know there’s a creative solution out there"? Check out One Stone’s RFP (Request for Problem) to see if being a Project Good community partner is a fit for you or your organization. Contact [email protected] for more information or to submit an application.

Deadline: September 9, 2019

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Why is a Strong Nonprofit Sector Key?

“Frequently, nonprofit leaders are the voice of the people they serve.” - Forbes

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Treasure Valley - Free Office Supplies

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is donating many office items to nonprofits and government entities. Items include binders, office chairs, and filing cabinets.
 
If you are interested, please contact Sara to arrange availability and pick up arrangements.

• [email protected]
• 208-334-0374

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​Statewide - Request a Training & Webinar Library

Is there a topic your organization is eager to learn about? We want to help make that happen!

Check out what we’ve already offered or request a new training.

As a statewide organization, the Idaho Nonprofit Center tries to ensure that we fulfill your training needs within our budget. Let us know your ideas!

Request a Training

Webinar Library

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Helpful Links

• Five Elements for Success in Capacity Building
• 5 Smart Brand Strategies for Nonprofits
• Nonprofit Lessons from Mister Rogers
• Fundraising Occurs at the Speed of Trust​

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Grants Galore

Cross Charitable Foundation

• The Cross Charitable Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that 1) promote education to enable youth to become productive members of society; 2) provide services for the homeless and oppressed; 3) address the conservation and protection of wildlife and the environment; and 4) promote the health and welfare of dogs, including the training of dogs to assist in improving the quality of life for humans and other animals. 
• Deadline: Sept. 15, 2019

2020 Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards

• The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation announces an exciting grant opportunity serving small to mid-sized towns and cities across the country. Up to 15 grantees will be awarded $25K each in matching funds to produce their own Levitt AMP [Your City] Music Series­—an outdoor, free concert series featuring a diverse line up of high caliber entertainment for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy. Online public voting determines the Top 25 finalists. Grant applications open on July 10 and are due by September 20, 2019.
• Deadline: Sept. 20, 2019

Sawtooth Society Grant

• Fees collected from the sale of Idaho’s “Goat Plate” by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) are available to fund recreation-related projects in the 756,000-acre Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA). Nonprofit groups and governmental agencies operating in the SNRA are eligible for grants administered by the Sawtooth Society.
• Deadline: Sept. 30 and Dec. 31

Ben & Jerry's Foundation

• The Ben & Jerry's Foundation supports organizations that work to bring about progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. To that end, one-year grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofit, grassroots community-organizing groups in the United States working to advance social and environmental justice and create sustainable and just food systems. Grants can be used to support both program and operational costs.
• Deadline: Oct. 16, 2019

FM Global Fire Prevention Grant

• FM Global is accepting applications for its Fire Prevention Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to fire departments and brigades, as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations working to support a wide array of fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts, including pre-fire planning, fire prevention education/training and arson prevention/fire investigation. 
• Deadline: Nov. 30, 2019

Hardware Grants Program

• Is your nonprofit in need of technology to help meet your mission? Free Geek’s Hardware Grants program connects qualifying nonprofits with free and low-cost refurbished technology. They serve over 150 different organizations every year. 
  
• Free Geek makes in-kind grants of refurbished electronic equipment. The computer hardware that they grant is used and comes to them via donations made by individuals and organizations in the community. It is then tested and built by staff and volunteers.
  
• They primarily grant complete PC computers which come installed with Linux Mint as an operating system. These systems are excellent for typical office tasks, such as word processing and browsing the web. Approved grant recipients are eligible for a 20% discount in The Free Geek Store.
  
• Deadline: Ongoing

Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky Program Awards

• Rocky Mountain Power’s community-serving customers in eastern Idaho are eligible to apply for funds to build renewable energy projects. Blue Sky community project funding comes from customers participating in the Blue Sky program and is available to help cover the capital costs of installing new renewable energy systems for non-residential, community-serving sites within the Rocky Mountain Power service area (Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming).
• Deadline: Ongoing

Volunteers Needed in Boise Area?

• BB Involved stems from Boise Brewing’s original idea of “Community Supported Beer” or CSB. There will be a handle in the taproom designated for CSB batches where $1 of every pint sold will be donated to charity.
  
• Volunteer Coordinators will work with one selected charitable organization per month to plan a volunteer event. The purpose of BB Involved is to support a nonprofit organization and give back to the community. BB Involved is a way to connect and give back without stressing brewery operations. It provides an opportunity for nonprofits to showcase their organization and receive extra help from volunteers.
  
• Deadline: Ongoing

Branched Roots Marketing Donation

• Branched Roots is a marketing agency which creates a unique strategy for your business through an intense research discovery phase and subsequent marketing plan, guaranteeing business growth and ROI.
  
• One nonprofit organization will be selected at random every two months. If a nonprofit is not selected after their submission is received, we ask that they re-submit an application to be considered for the next round. Services donated:
  • Templated Website
  • Two Marketing Consultations
• Deadline: Ongoing