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January’s U.P. Nonprofit Conference — Recalibrated Events

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Victoria Leonhardt • 0 Comments

We’re excited to launch the U.P. Nonprofit Conference — Recalibrated. It isn’t just a virtual conference. It’s a half year commitment to Upper Peninsula nonprofits to help them navigate the 2021 landscape. The series has three deliverables:

Learning opportunities
Networking opportunities
Sharing inspirations

Registration for all sessions is now open on the U.P. Nonprofit Conference — Recalibrated website!

Registration is free. This wouldn’t be possible without the support from our sponsors – First Bank, Portage Health Foundation and Superior Health Foundation. If you’re interested in sponsoring, download the sponsorship packet to learn about the opportunities.

January’s Theme – Board Governance

Webinar – January 19 at 6 p.m. – Register

Basics of Board Service Webinar
What does it mean to serve on a nonprofit board? This webinar will review the legal obligations of board service, board structures and roles, board and staff interaction and tips for being a good board member. Presented by Grow & Lead staff member Victoria Leonhardt, CNP, this session will be interactive and will look at boards from the perspective of both serving on and working with a board of directors for a nonprofit in the state of Michigan.

This session draws on content from both our Board 101 and Board 102 curriculum.

Member Mastermind – January 27 at 3 p.m. – Register

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Impact of COVID-19 on U.P. Nonprofits

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Linda Remsburg • 0 Comments

Key Findings from the U.P. Nonprofit Sector Resilience Survey 2020 has been a year unlike any other, with COVID-19 affecting society in every corner of our nation. The nonprofit community in the Upper Peninsula is no exception. In mid-July, Grow & Lead sent a survey to nonprofits across the U.P. to gain a better understanding… Continue Reading

Nominations sought for 2020 Upper Peninsula wide volunteer awards

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Linda Remsburg • 0 Comments

Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development announces the 12th annual U.P. Service Awards program to honor outstanding volunteers across the Upper Peninsula. Nominations of volunteers serving anywhere in the U.P. will be accepted through June 12. “It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re excited to open this year’s awards in honor of all the amazing… Continue Reading

Remote Working Tips from a UP Nonprofit Leader

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Victoria Leonhardt • 0 Comments

This post was written by Jenna Thompson, Executive Director of Presbytery Point Camp in Michigamme, Michigan. Jenna has an office at camp in the summer, and works remotely from her home in Marquette the rest of the year. Presbytery Point Camp is a Christian camp that seeks to help people deepen their awareness of God,… Continue Reading

Growing Your Volunteer Program

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Victoria Leonhardt • 0 Comments

The most productive and sustainable nonprofit volunteer programs are ones which are mutually beneficial for the organization and volunteers. In this webinar series, you will learn best practices and tips for everything from planning your program and preparing for volunteers, to recruiting, screening, placing, orienting, training, supervising and retaining volunteers—all with an eye toward ensuring… Continue Reading

Present at the U.P. Nonprofit Conference

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Victoria Leonhardt • 0 Comments

The U.P. Nonprofit Conference offers nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers the opportunity to network, attend workshops, share ideas and fire up the passions that drive their missions and visions. Attendees appreciate the opportunity to be able to convene and learn at a conference held in their own region. For many nonprofits, sending staff,… Continue Reading

Be Counted UP Grant Application Available

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Victoria Leonhardt • 0 Comments

Community Foundation of Marquette County, Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula and Grow & Lead are now accepting grant applications for the Be Counted UP Census 2020 Campaign. With support from Michigan Nonprofit Association’s Be Counted MI 2020, funding is available for projects that: Engage and educate undercounted communities about theimportance of the 2020 Census… Continue Reading

Board Development Month is coming!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Victoria Leonhardt • 0 Comments

This year was our first time dedicating a month to board development. Our January 2018 series was so successful, we’re doing it again in January 2019! Based on feedback from the 2018 participants, we’ve modified this year’s topics to tackle issues boards in the U.P. are dealing with. These webinars are free and open to… Continue Reading

Sessions at the Nonprofit Conference

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Victoria Leonhardt • 0 Comments

Nonprofit leaders, staff, volunteers and board members in attendance at this year’s U.P. Nonprofit Conference will have the opportunity to learn how to inspire lasting impact in their communities. The 2018 U.P. Nonprofit Conference will take place Thursday, October 18, at Northern Michigan University. The conference features foursessions focusedon leadership, best practices, communication and volunteerism… Continue Reading

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January’s Theme – Board Governance

Webinar – January 19 at 6 p.m. – Register

Member Mastermind – January 27 at 3 p.m. – Register