Forming a Nonprot: Should You Do It? The Center for Nonprofit Communication Page 26
Who CARES? News Round-up for Local Nonprofits Page 9
CARES Magazine Launches the New goicare.com Page 14
Event Coverage Scottish Rite Masons ”Burns Supper” Page 6
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Table of Contents
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Membership Directory Springfield Cares members listing
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Letters from the Editor and Publisher
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Event Coverage: Burns Supper Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
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Baby and Me Community Partnership
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Who CARES? News Round-up for local nonprofits
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13 New Member Welcome GYNCA
14 CARES Website Launch 16 Integrity Home Care 18 Calendar of Events Charity Events for February
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20 New Member Welcome Victim Center
22 New Member Welcome Women Connect4Good
23 New Member Welcome Humane Society
24 New Member Welcome Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
25 Celebrating Out First Ten Years Helping Our Community Female Leaders in Philanthropy
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26 Forming a Nonprofit: Should You Do It? The Center for Nonprofit Communication
29 Games Fun Stuff
staff
advisory panel
Amy Michael Publisher
Gerry Catapang PT, DPT Ken Childers Peter Edwards CIA Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L Jeff Gossman Becky Overend Sharna Rittmaster Beverly Roberts Chris Shaefer Ross Stoops Cara Trask Mary Valloni
Phil Dellasega Creative Director Tom Mezzacapa Graphic Design Kaitlyn Schwers Editor Michelle DeWitt Graphic Design/ Web Maintenance 122 Central Park Square • Springfield, MO 65806
417.849.CARE • www.goicare.com
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Membership Directory Springfield CARES would like to introduce the following Members of the magazine. Members must have non-profit status and provide services to our community. If you are interested in becoming a member, please give us a call for more information! Ambassadors For Children An Operating Agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks 500 W Battlefield, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-708-0565 ext. 202 suzzell@ccozarks.org
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 1111 S Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65804 417-864-6202 www.casaswmo.org
Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP) 320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp
3322 S Campbell Ave # G Springfield, MO 65807 417-881-4668 www.cancer.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) 3372 W Battlefield St Springfield, MO 65807 417-889-9136
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) 330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-862-3838 www.bcfo.org
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch 424 E Norton Rd Springfield, MO 65803 417-864-6698 www.ranchlife.org
GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA) 3023 S Fort, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 www.gynca.org
The Humane Society 3161 W Norton Rd Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2526 www.swh.org
Bridges for Youth 1039 W Nichols Springfield, MO 65802 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net
Killuminati Foundation www.killuminatiFoundation.org
Children’s Miracle Network
Lost & Found Grief Center
3525 S National Ave Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 417-269-5437 www.coxhealth.com/cmn
2840 E Chestnut Expressway, Suite C Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-9998 www.lostandfoundozarks.com
Community Partnership
March of Dimes
330 N Jefferson Ave. Springfield, MO 65806 417-888-2020 http://www.commpartnership.org/
1722 S Glenstone W110 Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-9397 www.marchofdimes.com
Pregnancy Care Center 1342 E Primrose Street Springfield, MO 65804-4224 www.pccchoices.com
United Way of the Ozarks 320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com
The Victim Center 819 N Boonville Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org
Women Connect4Good DrNancy@womenspeak.com Twitter.com/womenspk www.Facebook.com/WomenSpk www.Womenspeak.com/connect4good/
Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store (YOTO) 2140 S Campbell Springfield, MO 65807 417-890-7283 www.thevictimcenter.org
The following persons or businesses have sponsored our members: Women Speak, William H Darr, Tom Slaight, ANPAC, Elliot & Robinson, Southwestern Womens Health, dvLaRue Design and Development
Mission: Springfield CARES and GOiCARE.com provide online and print media to the public to create awareness of charitable giving and healthy living in the area as well as give acknowledgment to local businesses that give back to our community. It is our goal to promote local business, provide information and savings to consumers and support the work of the charities where we live. 4
Letter from the Editor Dear Readers, Say hello to another new issue of Springfield CARES! We’ve got lots of new content for you to see. Over the past few weeks, I have been working on introducing (and re-introducing) some of our Springfield CARES members. For this issue of Springfield CARES, we would like to welcome back the Victim Center, the Humane Society of SW Missouri, Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, GYN Cancers Alliance, Female Leaders in Philanthropy, and Women Connect4Good. Learn more about these nonprofits by checking out our “welcome” pages. Also within this issue, check out an article provided by Community Partnership of the Ozarks on their parent education and support program, “Baby and Me,” our news round-up section called Who CARES?, some more news from CARES (redesigned website—goicare.com!), and more. What do you think? Like the magazine? Send us your comments, questions, and article ideas to info@goicare.com and let us know! Or, check us out on our Facebook page, “Springfield CARES Magazine.” Happy reading,
Kaitlyn Schwers Contributing Editor
Ron Penney CFP®, ChFC® Private Wealth Advisor
Letter from the Publisher
Helping you create the future you envision.
Hello Springfield! Happy February to you all!!! I am so excited to share with you that our new website is live! Please visit us at www.goicare.com to sign up as a volunteer, or if you are a non profit, please sign up for a profile and you can add your events to our calendar! You also want to get your profile set up right away so that volunteers can choose you when they sign up. You can view their profile, see what their schedule availability is and what their skill set is. Let us help you connect you, it's FREE!
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If you are a non profit and would like info about becoming a member of CARES, please email our new Membership Coordinator, Patrice Tice: patrice@goicare.com. If you are a business that would like information about advertising with CARES, please email Kristal Gaines: Kristal@goicare.com. Whether you are a business or a non profit, we want to share how you CARE with Springfield CARES Magazine!
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Scottish Right of Freemasonry “Burns Supper” Since the 18th century, there have been celebrations and poetry with “Burns Suppers.” These celebrations are in honor of the great Scottish poet: Robert Burns. Joplin, Missouri’s local supporters of Burns Suppers celebrated theirs on Saturday night, the 19th of January. The event was sponsored by David and Ray Appleby. With the reading of Robert Burns poetry, the playing of bagpipes and the toast “to the lassies” the event was not only unique, but a great fundraiser for the Ancient Accepted Scottish Right of Freemasonry. The Mason’s donate their money to help children who are hearing and visually impaired. With no operating costs or overhead, every dollar they raise goes to help the children in 34 counties. Go to their website to find out how you can get involved.
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In addition to the education and provision of baby care items, Baby & Me provides a safe place to share the challenges and joys of parenting a new baby. New moms and dads celebrate new teeth, first steps and success with potty training. They also ask for advice and support on sibling issues, co-parenting struggles, and getting babies weaned off bottles—learning how to manage the hardest job they will ever LOVE!
Baby and Me
The program is widely successful. More than 90% of the families read an average of 5 hours per week to their young children, none of the families
enrolled have had substantiated child abuse or neglect charges, and the families stay with the program for multiple years. They set goals, take part regularly in both the home visits and the support/education group, and are engaged in the program as eager participants.
supports young learners
Baby & Me is one of Community Partnership’s parent education and support programs, provided to young families with children birth to age three. Through home visits and a monthly support group, the program strives to insure children are safe and healthy, parents receive information and education on parenting, and referrals are made when necessary. The program is child abuse and neglect prevention at its core, providing developmentally appropriate toys, diapers, and safety items such as baby gates, carbon monoxide detectors and safety plugs to families at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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TO WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE when we all work together. Empire Bank and Central Trust are pleased to support our community and member organizations of Springfield CARES.
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What’s going on in your area? Springfield CARES offers a round-up of news from your local non-profit organizations.
SWMOA–Ava partnering with Ozarks Food Harvest for Senior Food Box Program The Southwest Missouri Office on Aging (SWMOA) in Ava is the newest Ozarks Food Harvest Senior Food Box Program site, helping serve low-income Douglas County seniors with nutritious food. Ozarks Food Harvest’s Senior Food Box Program supplements the diets of low-income seniors with nutritious USDA commodity foods at 17 locations across 15 southwest Missouri counties.
Academy Awards watch party to benefit Isabel’s House on Feb. 24
Each month, Ozarks Food Harvest is able to provide 2,000 income-eligible seniors—ages 60 or older—with healthy food by working with senior centers and low-income senior housing facilities. The Office on Aging in Ava will see 60 of these boxes each month to help serve low-income seniors in Douglas County. The boxes will provide approximately 1,680 pounds of food. Seniors interested in participating in the program can sign up at the Ava Office on Aging weekdays from 1 to 3 p.m. The senior food boxes will be distributed at the office located at 109 N.E. Second in Ava, Mo. The food boxes provide a good source of nutrients typically lacking in the diets of low-income seniors, including items such as canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, beans, canned meat, cereal, milk, cheese, rice and pasta. For questions regarding the distribution of senior food boxes at SWMOA– Ava, contact Bonnie Evans at 417-683-5712. To learn more about Ozarks Food Harvest’s Senior Food Box Program, contact OFH Member Services Director Mary Zumwalt at 417-865-3411.
Moxie Mornings for kids continuing in 2013 Moxie Mornings feature innovative short films and hands-on art-making for children ages 2-6. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Watch the Academy Awards via live telecast at Springfield’s only Oscar Experience party presented by KSPR. Oscar Experience will be held at the Ramada Oasis Convention Center on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 at 6 p.m. and will benefit Isabel’s House, a nonprofit organization that supports crisis care for children. This Academy-themed event will also feature a “pick the winners” contest sponsored by the Moxie, special entertainment by the Skinny Improv and Deejay Platinum, and a live auction. Tickets and sponsorships are available for purchase through Isabel’s House. Individual open seating tickets start at $150, and couple open seating tickets start at $250. View more details on tickets and sponsorships at isabelshouse.org/oscar-experience.
Moxie Mornings will be held on the following dates: Sat., Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sat., Mar. 2 at 10 a.m., and Sat., Mar. 16 at 10 a.m. For information on how to sponsor a Moxie Kids event or to sign-up for the Moxie Kids newsletter, email info@moxiecinema.com. 9
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Lost & Found Grief Center’s mission is to provide grief support services in a safe and supportive environment, at no charge, to children, young adults, and their families grieving the death of a loved one.
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Springfield CARES welcomes new member
What are your goals for 2013? U To make GYN Cancers Alliance a/k/a GYNCA the “go to” shop in southwest Missouri for all gynecologic cancers patients for resources and questions re: gynecologic health. U To break down the perceived stigma and timidity surrounding gynecologic health among both women and men. Instead of pointing “down there,” let’s call them what they areovaries, a cervix, a uterus, a vagina, fallopian tubes…all part of the reproductive system! U To raise awareness among women of all ages to the nondescript symptoms of gynecologic cancers! U Our gynecologic cancer survivors are passionate about telling their stories and speaking about the “silent killer” warnings signs of these types of cancer, so speaking to audiences both large or small is a priority—call us at 869-2220 if you need a program speaker! Good for mixed audiences—men have mothers, wives and sisters, too! U To grow our social media outreach in an informative and fun manner! Looking back, what were some of your biggest highlights of 2012? U When we were able to provide transmission repair services in Joplin to a client’s vehicle so she could keep up with her scheduled chemo treatments in Springfield! She cried; we cried. U When GYNCA’s board of directors reached 25… a brilliant and talented group of survivors, healthcare, business and retired professionals. GYNCA’s board rocks! U I am reminded every month the impact of an anonymous online donation of $10 GYNCA receives and how much even this amount means to the women GYNCA serves when they need gas cards to get to their radiation and chemo treatments. U September is gynecologic and ovarian cancers awareness month… so GYNCA added an annual Teal to Heal event which netted $100,000 for the organization… incredible awareness and generous sponsors and donors.
List five things GYN Cancers Alliance needs (e.g. things to help your nonprofit, volunteers, community support, etc…) U We love our volunteers! U Speaking opportunities to groups—small and large, female and male. We make a tough subject fun and informative. U Donations, donations, donations! We serve 22 counties in southwest Missouri… your dollars stay local. Last year GYNCA’s emergency non-medical financial assistance (gas cards, rents, utilities, car repairs) increased by almost 30%. We may be small, but we’re powerful. If you could thank one person or business that has shown that they care, who would it be and why? We spend a good part of our day thanking all who help keep GYN Cancers Alliance afloat; my greatest fear is that someone will fall through the cracks and not receive a hand-written thank you note. Our sponsors, underwriters, donors and friends are all incredible, and my list, starting with our board of directors, is long and distinguished. But to the question, I must say Janice Penney and her husband, Ron. The Penneys actually look for unmet needs and many times are first to step up to make a difference… anything they can do to better a bottom line means more dollars for the clients we serve. Janice and Ron knew GYNCA’s founder, Joy Lamberson-Klock, when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer years ago, and when we met Janice at a luncheon benefiting GYNCA, she stepped up to help and has been making a difference in many families’ lives throughout southwest Missouri ever since. We are blessed and humbled by their support and trust.
What events are coming up? U March, 2013 (date TBD): Spring Wine Tasting at Macadoodles Springfield U Monday, April 22nd: GYNCA’s 12th Annual Spring Luncheon, Fashion Show, Silent Auction & Tote Bag Extravaganza/Raffle at Ramada Oasis Convention Center U Monday, May 20th: The Cyndi Sullivan 2nd Annual “Tee Up Fore Teal” Memorial Golf Tournament at Highland Springs Country Club (Sunday, May 19th, kick-off party!) U Friday, September 13th: Teal to Heal, an Evening of Arts & Entertainment, at Hickory Hills Country Club
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c a l e n d a r february 1,2,22, & 23 | times below
14 | 7:00pm
Springfield County Park Board - Missouri Hunter Education Classroom Course. Recommended for motivated students with good reading and comprehension skills who have some firearm and hunting knowledge or experience. Pre-registration is required one week in advance at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/learn-hunt/hunter-education Friday from 6-9:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-6pm., free..
Pythian Castle - A romantic dinner followed by slow dancing lessons and open dancing. This dinner will be $35 a person, contact 417-865-1464 for more information.
2 | 7:00pm Springfield Greene County Park Board - Winter Outdoor Safety and Preparedness, Cities To Wilderness Prepare for being stranded in your car, at home or outdoors in a winter storm, and learn what to do when lost or fallen into a cold stream. Call 417-833-8647 for more information. Age: 9 yrs. and up Dates: Feb. 2; Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Fee: Free
16 & 18 | Sat- 9:00am Mon- 6:00pm
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield will hold an orientation session and take applications for its homeownership program. You must call our office at 829-4001, ext 105 to register. Please call – it’s the opportunity of a lifetime! Location: 2410 S Scenic Ave, Springfield MO
23 | 9:00am
The Library Center - Teen Library Council, let your voice be heard! Read new teen books and help plan teen programs. Council held in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Discovery Center - Read Across America Seuss Science Day at the Discovery Center of Springfield on Saturday, Visit the Cat in the Hat himself! On this special day, guests can take advantage of reduced admission to the Discovery Center of $7 per person. The Cat in the Hat will greet guests and pose for photos. Activities are scheduled throughout the day from 10 am to 4 pm and the Discovery Center will be open during normal hours from 9 am to 6 pm.
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Ambassadors for Children - 1st Annual formal charity ball featuring dinner, dancing, dessert sampling & auction. Sweetheart Night Saturday, Highland Springs Country Club Proceeds benefit Ambassadors for Children, a service agency of the Council of Churches Tickets: $100 Sponsorship and Ticket information available at www.SweetheartNight.com
The Library Center - A genealogy workshop for the public sponsored by the Ozarks Genalogical Society. “Federal Land Patents: How Can They Help Your Family Research”
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9 & 10 | times below Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E*Plex - Antique Festival of the Ozarks. From all over the Midwest dealers present their art, jewelry, furnature, collectiables, antiques and much more! Admission is $5 for adults.
If you have a charitable event you would like to add, please email us at events@goicare.com
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Springfield CARES welcomes new member
1. What are your goals for 2013? The Victim Center’s goals are to: 1) Provide over 15,000 individuals with educational programs related to preventing violent crimes in our community. 2) Provide over 2,000 men, women, and children crime victims with free-of-charge counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy services 3) Raise sustainable funding necessary to ensure The Victim Center’s programs and services meet the needs of our community.
2. Looking back, what were some of your biggest highlights of 2012? In 2012, The Victim Center was able to serve a recordbreaking number of adult crime victims, which is the equivalent of a 6% increase over 2011. In addition, three children’s therapists at the agency finished specialized training on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is a recognized model for providing counseling to traumatized children. Of course, the biggest highlight for the agency continues to be sharing in the personal victories of crime victims as they overcome their trauma to become thriving members of our community.
3. What events are coming up? Breakfast of Hope: April 18 at University Plaza’s Grand Ballroom Mother/Daughter Celebration: May 11 at the Tower Club. Tournament of Hope (Golf Tournament): May 13 at Highland Springs
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4. List five things The Victim Center needs (e.g. things to help your nonprofit, volunteers, community support, etc…) New generic sweat suits for women (size Large), Likenew scrap-booking and/or art supplies, snacks for children (gold fish, animal crackers, juice boxes, etc.), blank journals
5. If you could thank one person or business that has shown that they care, who would it be and why? The Victim Center has a team of over 60 Volunteer Victim Advocates who provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy through the agency’s 24-hour crisis hotline. No matter the hour, these trained individuals give of their time to provide emotional support and comfort to individuals in their darkest hour. Sometimes they go to the hospital to hold the hand of a crime victim. Other times, they lend a listening ear. Each year, these volunteers provide the work equivalent to over 11 full-time employees. The agency could not begin to pay for 11 additional employees, nor thank these devoted individuals enough. Without such caring people, the agency could not provide its services at the level and scope offered today.
Springfield CARES welcomes new member
What are your goals for 2013? WomenSpeak.com and WomenConnect4Good Foundation plan to increase our outreach to women locally, regionally and nationally with the intention of: U Helping women resolve and triumph over any trauma in their lives. U Empower and give voice to women. U Increase connections with women Through Dr. Nancy O’Reilly’s presentations at regional and national conferences. Dr. O’Reilly’s networking with other professionals and attendance to conferences. Increased social marketing activity Guest blogging on web sites that complement WomenSpeak goals Increased activity on WomenSpeak website Continuing the Conversations with Smart Amazing Women. Looking back, what were some of your biggest highlights of 2012? WomenConnect4Good sponsored major events: Annual Mercy 5K for Women connecting with women to help one another stay and be healthy Continued partnership with FLIP, (An Evening in Paris fundraiser, Suit Yourself Boutique, Backpack program, and Formally Yours) The American Heart Association (Go Red Luncheon) and BCFO (5 K Run and others) Initial Sponsor, League of Women Voters Initiative: Women Leaders Making Democracy Work; Photo contest, Keynote Event and Day-Long Training; Fall 2012 Creation and publication of “Claim Your Power” free e-book offered on WomenSpeak.com to promote trauma to triumph resilience for women. Dr. O’Reilly presentations: Keynote address, “Empowerment Means Being Seen and Heard,” Women & Girls: Then and There, Here and Now Conference. Sponsored by Girls4Good, Central High School. March 2, 2012. Luncheon program, “Connect4Good to Support Social Profit Groups;” to Downtown Rotary, June 19, 2012. 22
What events are coming up? Several speaking events are in the planning stage for 2013: American Red Cross Joplin Tornado Anniversary Events to benefit crisis responders and recovery volunteers International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) Sept., 8-11, 2013 in San Diego, CA. Publication of a book with 22 collaborating authors, working title: Powerful Women Change the World and the Men Who Help Them. Target for June 2013: “I Found My Courage Workshop” Partner with another women’s group for one day workshop in St. Louis or Kansas City. List five things Women Connect4Good needs (e.g. things to help your nonprofit, volunteers, community support, etc… NOTE: Dr. Nancy prefers to call the foundation, a “social profit” instead of a nonprofit. She hopes to change the nomenclature, because although the foundation does not monetarily profit, society and its members profit greatly from the efforts of everyone involved. 1. Partner and collaborate with other foundations to assist women in areas of health, fitness, relationships and business, “women helping women,” for example, Suit Yourself Boutique is a major collaboration between FLIP and WC4G Foundation 2. Build more and greater relationships to assist women to be able to care for themselves and their families. 3. Community support to help women triumph over trauma. This includes abusive relationships and domestic violence. 4. Increase financial support and volunteers for programs already in place: Backpack program, FLIP, etc. 5. Increased participation in social media outlets to help us spread the word about how and where women can find help. If you could thank one person or business that has shown that they care, who would it be and why? We would like to thank all the “flippers” at FLIP and the team of women who work with the Foundation including the United Way of the Ozarks. We cannot do anything without each other.
Springfield CARES welcomes new member
What are your goals for 2013? s To aid in the alleviation of distress and suffering of animals. s To participate in educational programs and disseminate information to promote animal welfare. s To continue to operate a shelter for animals in need of care and place them in suitable homes as often as possible.
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If you could thank one person or business that has shown that they care, who would it be and why? It’s hard to try to limit our thanks to any one person or business. There are so many people and businesses that are a vital part of maintaining the shelter’s welfare. We would like to thank everyone that donates to the shelter; it is only because of that collective financial generosity that our doors are able to stay open.
Looking back, what were some of your biggest highlights of 2012? s Welcoming our new Executive Director: Darin Landrum. s Increasing our adoption rate by 16%. s Completing the construction of our new outdoor play kennels. s Developing our quarterly low cost Microchipping events for the community. s Introducing new Educational programs to local schools. What events are coming up? s My Furry Valentine: Adoption promotion event. Feb. 12th s Lucky Paws: Dining and Dancing benefit. March 16th s Tour for Life: Adoption promotion event. April 26th List five things the Humane Society needs (e.g. things to help your nonprofit, volunteers, community support, etc…) 1. Donations: We solely run off of private donations, monetary donations keep the shelter running. 2. Volunteers: We can always use another pair of caring hands. 3. Foster homes: Homes willing to temporality house shelter animals in need. 4. Community Support: Businesses partnering with us to raise awareness through benefits and fundraising programs. 5. Wish list donation items- Physical donations of items we use regularly at the shelter, paper towels, bleach, etc. 23
Springfield CARES welcomes new member What are your goals for 2013? To spread our mission to provide resources and support for local individuals and families impacted by breast cancer to more individuals. Our goals continue to be to: s Establish a charitable fund to meet needs of individuals with breast cancer and their families; Advocate for issues not currently focused on by other area resources; s Provide information for accessing second opinions; Promote breast cancer awareness for those under 40; Increase awareness of treatment options and resources for all stages of breast cancer; s Provide information not included in current breast health promotion. Looking back, what were some of your biggest highlights of 2012? s BCFO provided a record number of mammograms (551) to local uninsured or underinsured women. s BCFO provided financial assistance to over 219 families. s We had our most successful fundraising year thus far, raising over $654,000 through Hooked on Dance. What events are coming up? s Missouri State University Play 4 Kay – February 10th. s A Time to Share, Dinner and Fashion Show featuring breast cancer survivors as models. – March 14th List four things BCFO needs (e.g. things to help your nonprofit, volunteers, community support, etc. s Volunteers to work in the BCFO office and events s Continued community support s New Supporters s More avenues to get the word out about our programs and services to those who need them. If you could thank one person or business that has shown that they care, who would it be and why? Women Connect for Good Foundation, Dr. Nancy O’Reilly for generously sponsoring Mercy Sunshine Run 5K. This event not only raises funds for local families impacted by breast cancer but also promotes health and wellness in the community. 24
Giving Help & Hope to Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
Celebrating Our First Ten-Years Helping Our Community. Female Leaders in Philanthropy Greetings! As we begin the 10th year with FLiP, it’s a wonderful time to look back at all of the great successes FLiP has had over the past decade. Simply starting FLiP was a great success. A huge thank you goes to Roseanne Bently, Mary Kay Meek, and Sallie Hargis who took on the task of bringing women in our community together to realize their potential in philanthropy. And in 2003, Female Leaders in Philanthropy was born. In the first year, FLiP members began holding regular brown bag lunch meetings to discuss domestic violence, violence in the workplace, children at risk, and women’s health issues. In June of 2003, FLiP hosted a luncheon for nearly 200-women in the Springfield community. Those women helped to establish priorities and set a direction for the new effort. Over the next five-years, FLiP held three symposiums: “Domestic Violence” in 2004, “Danger in our backyard, Meth in the Ozarks” in 2005, “Hunger Hurts Kids!” in 2006, and finally “Know Your Mamas” in 2008. These symposiums helped to bring awareness to the issues facing women and children in the Ozarks. In 2005, FLiP members Raylene Appleby, Patti Penny, and Paula Adams began the Suit Yourself program in conjunction with Day of Caring. The program helped to outfit hundreds of women in our community out of a make-shift “boutique” in the Penmac Development Center. Five-years later, in August of 2010 the beautiful boutique on Pershing and Campbell opened. With the help of Oakstar Bank, the Boutique offered FLiP the opportunity to extend the Suit Yourself program to women in the Ozarks year-round. In 2007, FLiP established the “Hunger Hurts Kids” initiative with the Ozark Food Harvest’s “Food for Thought” program. At that time, FLiP helped to fund the program in eightschools. With the help of FLiP, what is now called the “Weekend Backpack Program” has been expanded to serve even more children in need in the Springfield area. Most recently, FLiP was able to help even more children in Springfield. 41-children at the West Chestnut Head start were given coats, hats, gloves, socks and underwear courtesy of FLiP. Thanks to you, these kiddos will be warm this winter. These are just a few of the great things that FLiP has accomplished. There are so many small everyday things that FLiP and FLiP members do to make our community a better place for our friends, neighbors, and children. And we’re not done yet! We have paved the way for future generations to continue our work and to keep our community strong. Here at the United Way of the Ozarks, we look forward to all of the wonderful things that FLiP will accomplish in the next decade! Sincerely, Megan Blevins & Cindy Howell
2013 Special Events Committee Are you looking for another way to get involved with FLiP? Are you a great event planner or enjoy working with a team to put together an artsy, chic event? Join the Special Events Committee! Meetings will start in January to begin planning our signature event: "An Evening in Paris."
Contact: Megan Blevins mblevins@uwozarks.com
417. 863. 7700 -or-
Cindy Norman cnorman@ANPAC.com
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by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu
During a recent visit, a family member told me she wanted to start a new nonprofit organization. It was a noble idea. I have that same conversation with a lot of people who come into my office, telling me about their ideas. In fact, hardly a week goes by without someone asking, "How do I start a nonprofit organization?" Many of the well-intended people who ask this question lack a thorough understanding of the complexities and regulations involved in starting a nonprofit organization. In this article, I offer five important questions to consider before forming a new nonprofit organization: 26
1. Are you sure a need exists? From your perspective, the need may be real and urgent. But do others in the community share your view? Can it be proven beyond just your opinion? Is there truly an unmet need? In order to garner support from individuals, business, and other organizations, it will be necessary to gather credible data. Talk to experts in the community and research available information/studies on the topic. Find out what local leaders and nonprofit groups have to say. You don't have to be an expert, but you should take time to become well versed on the issue before you start an organization. After all, as the founder of an organization you should have a clear understanding of the issue and its many facets so you can explain it with clarity to potential supporters and donors.
In addition to understanding the need, it is important to determine if your organization has the expertise to address it. Does the work you are proposing provide a solution to those in need? Do you have the ability and resources to fix the problem or improve the situation?
2. Is another local group already addressing the need?
known as form 990. Failing to complete these can cause you to lose your tax-exempt status.
4. Can you sustain the organization? Going from nothing to a strong, sustainable organization is no small task.
Too often, people want to start an organization to do something that is already being done.
Start-up money from friends and family often helps nonprofits get started. But beyond the initial costs, it takes a lot of money to sustain an organization. Typical expenses, such as salaries, facilities, supplies, insurance and program services, add up quickly. Funding can be unpredictable, sporadic or—in worst cases—a dry well.
If such a group does exist—even if they don't do the job quite like you would—resist the urge to launch a competing organization. Instead, consider how you might collaborate, putting your passion and energy to work into their cause, rather than on creating a new nonprofit organization.
About five years ago, a lady in southwest Missouri started an organization to work in the area of child abuse. She spoke with passion to members of the public and was able to acquire funding and in-kind donations for the work. But within 18 months, she had lost her focus and abandoned the idea.
Having multiple nonprofit organizations in a community with similar missions and doing nearly the same thing creates many dilemmas:
Those who had made donations to her organization felt betrayed by the failure. Her board members, volunteers, and community leaders who had pledged their support were disheartened that the work ended so abruptly.
This may be one of the most important considerations in starting a new nonprofit organization.
• Donors who care about the cause are forced to choose which organization to support and can become disillusioned at the duplication of services. • Those who need the services of the organization have to figure out which group does what and which one best meets their needs. • Other local nonprofit organizations may lose support. With limited grant money and corporate sponsorships, adding one more organization to the list cuts into the precious few resources.
3. Do you understand the legal requirements? The federal government, as well as each state, has its own requirements for starting a nonprofit. Here are the common steps: a. File articles of incorporation with the Missouri Secretary of State. b. Apply for exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). c. Apply for a federal employer identification number. Regardless of whether or not you have employees, nonprofits are required to obtain a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), which is also referred to as the federal ID number. As a registered 501(c)(3), the organization must not be operated for someone’s private benefit, must not support or oppose a political party or candidates for office or have as the mission of the organization the achievement of something only possible by the passage of legislation. Once registered, you most likely will be required to file annual reports
It is better never to start a nonprofit organization than to start one and fail within a couple years. Failure has broad implications for those who need the services as well as for donors who invested in the work. The end result is bad for all, including other nonprofit organizations that may be viewed negatively due to the mismanagement of one.
5. Do you have a plan? Quite simply, passion is not enough. While you may feel passionate about helping people in need and making the world a better place to live, you cannot succeed without proper planning. Starting a nonprofit organization requires just as much planning as launching a for-profit business enterprise. You'll need to determine who will do the work, how they will be paid, where the work will be done and who will serve on the board. You'll need to set up a budget and identify funding sources. Last, but not least, you'll need to determine what success looks like and how you will measure it to know if you are reaching your goals. Truth is, most of the people who ask me if they should start a new nonprofit are told, "No, please don't do it." But if you can answer these questions positively, and if you do give each one careful consideration, you may be able to develop a strong and effective nonprofit organization.
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