Welcome to the Nonprofit Newsroom – a one-stop shop for nonprofit organizations to learn about: grant announcements, professional development opportunities, training seminars & workshops, and general bulletins or updates.
This new resource page can help your organization learn about important funding opportunities, develop your staff and stay current with the latest in our local nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Newsroom page will continually be updated with new events & announcements, so check it often and bookmark the newsroom page as a favorite. Email [email protected] with your professional opportunity, contact for the event, and a website link for your announcement. We recommend adding your nonprofit organization’s events to the Volunteer Portal.
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April 2016
Wheaton Chamber Office, 108 E. Wesley Street We will hear a presentation on Grant Writing from Barbara Abromitis from College of DuPage. All are welcome! Chair: Anne O'Dell, DuPage Home Ownership Center For more information and to REGISTER, visit: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Find out moreIf you're ready to learn how to find and write grants you've come to the right place. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. You do not need to work in the same profession as the host agency. Tuition: Tuition [...]
Find out moreJune 2016
generationOn has teamed up with Hasbro to celebrate kids and teens between 5 and 18 years of age who are making an impact in their local or global communities. The Hasbro Community Action Hero Award recognizes outstanding young volunteers whose service achievements have demonstrated the qualities of a hero - kindness, courage and leadership. Young [...]
Find out moreJoin WSPN for a panel of area funders who will tell us about their foundations in general and their grant programs in particular. What burning questions do you need answered regarding grants and foundations? This program will be highly interactive in nature and encourage open dialogue between panelists and attendees. Learn first-hand from the experts how [...]
Find out moreJuly 2016
From Action for Healthy Kids Are you participating in CEP or offering universal (no charge) breakfast? Do you also have an alternative method of serving breakfast? If yes to both, check out AFHK’s available breakfast grants below: Breakfast Promotion Grant: Schools will receive $1,000 to expand their program, create excitement and interest in school breakfast, and [...]
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