A buzzword in non-profit management is “capacity.” Sometimes “capacity” means talent. Sometimes it means budget or income. Other times it means training, education, or physical size, as in enough office space, computers, or parking. For example, does your board have the capacity to make the right governance decisions? Does your staff have the capacity […]
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October 18, 2014 by Jessica Bourque, Morris Daily Herald Grundy County’s manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and health care industries are projected to expand in coming years, remaining the prominent areas of employment for local workers. Growing a workforce that is qualified to fill those future positions is important to community leaders, which is why several of
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by Heidi Litchfield Morris Daily Herald October 2, 2014 Is Grundy County a retirement-friendly community? That was the question posed Wednesday at a program sponsored by the Community Foundation of Grundy County. “We have a lot of networks in Grundy County covering different groups,” said Julie Buck with the Community Foundation of Grundy County.
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The Community Foundation of Grundy County has convened and co-convened a number of networks over the years – agencies and organizations who provide services for a particular population in our county – in order to partner for solutions. What’s been missing is a network of agencies who provide services to our county’s seniors. Therefore
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By Devan Gagliardo Community Foundation of Grundy County Sept. 8, 2014 As a child, I always felt like time stood still just to keep me from another birthday, another Christmas, or another summer vacation. My grandma would always say, “Wait until you get older, the days will fly by.” As an adult I now understand
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What amenities and services does Grundy County need for our senior citizens to lead full and productive retirements? What would you as a senior like to see in our community? Two “Age in Place” experts will be in Morris on October 1st help answer these questions and give guidance to our community’s leaders. The event
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So excited for next Thursday’s “Tools for Success” presentation by Lea Ann Skogsberg: “It’s Not About the Money”!! Thursday, September 4, 2014, 5:00 pm GC Housing Authority conference room, 1802 N. Division, door #9. Please RSVP to 941-0852 or [email protected] See you then!
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Succession planning is a hot topic. As the Greatest Generation passes and the Baby Boomer Generation retires, who will inherit and continue the great companies and farms that these generations have built? Last week we co-hosted “The Future of Your Farm: Start the Conversation Now” with guest speakers from Water Street Solutions. Darren Frye
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Jay Fillman presented “Non-Profit Financials” at our re-scheduled “NP Tools for Success” on August 18th. Please click the link below to download Jay’s handout. TfS Financials for NPs 080714 PPT slides-1 Our next “Tools for Success” will be Thursday, September 4th, at 5:00 pm in the conference room of the Grundy County Housing Authority. Topic
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