TriCounty Community Network Nonprofit Conference 2016

WHEN: Monday June 13th 8:30 am – 2:00 pm  

WHERE: The Hill School, Boyer Gallery, 800 Beech Street, Pottstown, Pa 19464  

WHY: Event to support the staff, board members, community leaders and volunteers of nonprofit organizations, public agencies and associations. Our goal is to increase collaboration, outreach efforts, partnerships, capacity building and volunteerism to have a greater impact within our organizations to enhance our communities.

 

Keynote Luncheon

IRA KORETSKY, “The Chief Storyteller”

 

VENDOR SHOWCASE: 

*FREE* 

We are looking for vendors providing services and products for nonprofits, agencies and associations. Complete the vendor form to:

– Register and list your product or services

– Indicate if you are able to provide a product or service offering of at least $50 in value as a raffle gift for attendees. All vendors will receive acknowledgement in the conference directory, online advertising with conference promotions and eligibility for a one year membership to TCN .

 

WORKSHOPS: 

9:45 am – 10:30 am 

Workshop A– EITC and DCED: Learn about the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) resources developed to foster opportunities for businesses growth and community sustainability. 

Workshop B– Volunteer management: Organization leaders and recruiters will learn key strategies to attract, train and maintain strong volunteer support. 

Workshop C– Partnership and Collaboration: Discussion of strategies to increase your collaborative efforts, fundraising abilities and acquisition of effective partnerships.  

Workshop D– Email marketing: Increase awareness of your services and participation in events through email marketing and online engagements. 

 

10:45 am – 11:30 pm 

Workshop E– Grant Writing and Development: Understand the grant writing process and learn tips, strategies and best practices to write and develop grants that get results.  

Workshop F– Mobile Marketing: Discover powerful tools and applications to grow your reach, reputation and engagement with clients. 

Workshop G– Program Design and Evaluation: Learn of key steps for good program design including description, measurable outcomes, piloting and feedback mechanisms.  

Workshop H– Strategic Planning for Organizational Development: Discussion of strategic planning techniques to increase corporate compliance and performance. 

 

Vendor and Attendee Registration Here

Alvernia Student Hoping Artwork Inspiring For Reading

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Editor’s note:  I love these kinds of stories!  Imagine what could be accomplished if more people tapped into positive energy!

Reading’s elegance can be manifested through a higher state of awareness and consciousness, one Alvernia University student believes.

She tapped into this positive energy by giving away inspirational art throughout the city on Friday.

Susan Rehhausser, 53, of Reading dedicated much of 2012 to creating a community project, which she believes can foster encouragement and hope in a city that faces many challenges.

“I thought it would be great to have neighbors communicate to neighbors, to believe they can make a better city,” Rehhausser said.  “We can make a difference by believing in each other.”

Read more: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=422196

Borough Of Pottstown Mission Statement Adopted October 11th

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MISSION STATEMENT
Borough of Pottstown

Our mission is to provide and maintain superior municipal services in a safe and controlled community setting, keeping within the designated financial constraints as set forth in our annual budget, in order to attract and retain responsible property owners, businesses and community leaders that will continue to assist in our improvement and growth for the future, while remembering our P.R.I.D.E.

P.R.I.D.E. Core Values

• P – Plan – We will accept that change is inevitable, and PLAN accordingly for the future.
• R – Responsible – We will manage our financial and human resources in a RESPONSIBLE manner.
• I – Interests – We will consider the INTERESTS of the entire community in decision making
• D – Deliver – We will strive to DELIVER superior services to the tax and rate payers.
• E – Equity – We will treat everyone and every situation with EQUITY and fairness.

Adopted and approved by Pottstown Borough Council October 11, 2011.

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