Mississippi Center For Nonprofits

Home

When nonprofits succeed, communities profit

The Mississippi Center for Nonprofits is the state’s only nonprofit management resource center. For the thousands of nonprofit organizations across the state, the Center is the primary source of management training, technical information, advice, answers, coaching and connection to vital resources. Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of the nonprofit sector to serve the people and communities in Mississippi. We believe we work best when we work together, hence we encourage and foster statewide networking and collaborations among nonprofits.

Helpful Information About the American Recovery & Reinvestment (Stimulus) Act

We know these are hard times for your organization, so the Center iscommitted to providing you the resources you need to empower your organization in this economic storm. Below you will find a letter from our executive director about the steps the Center is taking to provide you the services you need, and several special reports on the ARRA, compiled by our national affiliate, the National Council for Nonprofits (NCN).

Letter from the Executive Director

Economic Empowerment Workshop Series Brochure

Webcast of Highlights of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

How & Where MS Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of Stimulus Funds - Stimulus Funds Grid

Patton Boggs Economic Stimulus Analysis of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

Overview of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

Helpful Tips for Applying for Stimulus Grants

Helpful Sources for Stimulus Information

Information About the Proposed Changes to CharitableTax Deductions

National Nonprofit News

Research Redux: Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies of Note
We try to get around to everything, but it isn't always possible. So, as July begins, here are links to some important research studies from the month of June. Johns Hopkins...
Older Americans Doing Social Good Lauded by President Obama at Innovation Fund Announcement
If you thought national service was just for young people, Civic Ventures has proven you very wrong. Civic Ventures is a San Francisco nonprofit, founded by Marc Freedman, author of Encore:...
3 Tips for Viral Marketing That Don't Involve Facebook or Twitter
We often think of Facebook and Twitter when we hear the word "viral." But while you're mastering social media, don't neglect the simple, old fashioned word-of-mouth things you can do....
Madoff's Tangled Web Includes Charities that Benefited
Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years this morning, but his fraudulent investment scheme is still unraveling, snaring many nonprofits who both won and lost as a result of the...
Great Links for Nonprofits - Email to Fundraising to Taglines
14 Easy Ways to Grow Your Email List Kivi Leroux Miller provides the basics about collecting email addresses and keeping your list clean. Assessing America's Giving Challenge Allison Fine summarizes...
More Back-to-Basics Summer Learning Opportunities
Brush up, learn new skills, get new ideas at some of the terrific webinars available this summer. Here are some that look too good to pass up: Entrepreneurship: Is It for...

MS Nonprofit Technology
Assistance Program.
www.msntap.org

Operation R.I.S.E.
www.operationrise.org

proud.member.of.ncna.jpg

Calendar of Events

Workshop Catalog

The 2009 January - June Workshop Catalog is now available. This season, the Center will be offering 14 workshops statewide, our new In-the-Know Webinar Series designed to keep you up-to-date on the latest nonprofit news, 2 one-day regional conferences, and our annual conference, Reinventing Mississippii. Download your copy today!

To request a hard copy of the catalog, please email Cari Taylor.

Become a Member Today!

You can now join or renew your membership with the Center online! Just click here to start or to continue receiving your benefits today. To find out more about membership, please visit our membership page.

Donate to the Center

You can help support Mississippi's nonprofit sector by donating online! Just click here to make your donation using our secure website form. For more information on donating to the Center, contact Kitty Cook Ramsey at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Stay Up-to-Date

Join our e-mail list!
Sign up to receive CenterNews, our free e-newsletter which contains the latest nonprofit news, career opportunities, funding alerts, and local events.

Principles and Practices

The Mississippi Center for Nonprofits has established the Principles and Practices of Nonprofit Management Excellence to help our state’s nonprofits reach the highest level of performance possible. Download
your copy of the guidebook today!

Featured Links

Join the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits Not a member yet? - Learn about the many benefits of membership with the Center for Nonprofits.

Looking for job in the nonprofit sector? Visit our Nonprofit Jobline!

Visit the Nonprofit Mall - Purchases support the programs and services of your organization!

Wednesday,08. Jul 2009	Relationship Fundraising in a Crisis
Thursday,16. Jul 2009	20 Ways to Maximize Your Board's Performance
Tuesday,21. Jul 2009	Board Leadership for CEO's and Board Chairs
Wednesday,22. Jul 2009	Understanding the New Secretary of State Legislation
Wednesday,29. Jul 2009	Getting Started: Establishing a Well-run 501(C)(3) Abbv.
Wednesday,29. Jul 2009	Speed Networking for Nonprofits