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Nonprofit Utopia

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Formerly known as Nonprofit "U", the Nonprofit Utopia podcast is an extension of the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders. We use our podcast as an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building and organizational development.

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Today's topic is ?In the Public Domain?. We will be discussing how to write effective government proposals. We will cover: Definition of Proposal Strategic Planning Program Planning Preparation Developing Ideas Community Support... more
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Join us in a lively discussion with Evelyn Ross, the Executive Director of NEBC, based in the Austin Community on Chicago's West Side. NEBC provides a variety of programs and services for youth, adults, seniors, including re-entry... more
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Today's episode is ?The Role of Church and Community Development?. We will discuss the history of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and its impact on community and society in particular and the role of the Church, in... more
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Being a member of the board of directors for a nonprofit organization is not to be taken lightly. There are a number of responsibilities, including maintaining compliance with regulators and funders. On top of that, the political season is... more
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Brenda Palms Barber moved to Chicago 15 years ago and started the North Lawndale Employment Network to assist returning citizens transition back to society through employment and other resources. Under her leadership, NLEN... more
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The TIF Illumination Project produces reports to track the performance of Chicago's TIFs. Among their findings were: Total expenditures from Chicago's TIFs in 2014 were $638.3 million. This represented an increase from 2013 of... more
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Some nonprofit leaders have a tendency to build organizations and programs around issues for which they have a passion. They believe in their hearts that, ?…if they build it, people will come…? In other cases leaders continue... more
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Filing for tax exemption is tedious, time-consuming, and not for the faint of heart. The process often requires applicants to ?go back and forth? with the IRS for a number of reasons, including errors, clarification of statements and omission of... more
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October, and the issue does not disappear just because the month has come and gone. Domestic Violence continues to rear its ugly head on a number of fronts--child abuse; spousal... more
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Tune in as Valerie F. Leonard talks about how to start and manage a nonprofit business in the State of Illinois. Topics of discussion include conducting a community needs assessment; selecting your team; developing the bylaws;... more
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