Executive Directors Leadership Institute

October 11, 2012 Posted by The Law Firm for Non-Profits, P.C. in News

If you’re an Executive Director, this is an opportunity you should check out. The Wells Fargo Leadership Institute is providing a training program for EDs with 3+ years of experience. It’s a 12-month program that starts at the end of October and includes one-on-one expert coaching throughout and a personalized strategic project. You can get …

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Learning from the “Responsible Company”

September 27, 2012 Posted by The Law Firm for Non-Profits, P.C. in News

TODAY, founder and owner of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, and co-editor of its Footprint Chronicles, Vincent Stanley, will discuss their new book, The Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia’s First 40 Years. They will focus on articulating the elements of responsible business, including how to reduce a company’s environmental footprint, create lasting products, understand a …

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5 Nonprofits Rank in Top 15 Largest LA Private-Sector Employers

September 20, 2012 Posted by The Law Firm for Non-Profits, P.C. in News

According to a recent report from the Los Angeles Business Journal, 5 nonprofit organizations rank in the top 15 largest Los Angeles private-sector employers ranked based on number of employees. The largest is Kaiser Permanente, which ranks not only as the top nonprofit private-sector employer, but the top non-public employer overall, with 36,508 employees in …

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Nonprofit Registries Increases Streamlined Giving

September 19, 2012 Posted by The Law Firm for Non-Profits, P.C. in Fundraising, News

Have you ever bought a gift off a registry for a friend’s wedding or baby shower? Well, nonprofits are getting in on the registry approach, making it easier for donors to give organizations what they really need. Through Amazon.com’s Wish List, donors can find and select items, such as software or medicine, that nonprofit organizations …

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Free Grantwriting for Nonprofits!

September 11, 2012 Posted by The Law Firm for Non-Profits, P.C. in Grantmaking, News

Each year, a grantsmanship course is offered at USC’s School of Policy, Planning & Development. The central focus of the course is writing a grant proposal for a real nonprofit organization. This is where your organization comes in. Many of the course’s students need to find nonprofit organizations to help! The course is especially well-suited …

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