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Madison Nonprofit Day
c/o Nonprofit Tech
266 Waubesa St., Ste #2
Madison, WI 53704
tel. (608) 241.3616
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Purpose
To celebrate and promote awareness of the city's nonprofits, the work they do and the communities they serve
by Madison Nonprofit Day
RSVP
A number of the workshops have limited space due to room size. Please RSVP your attendance, so we can reserve a space for you.
Fri, August 21, 2009
9:00 AM
Food for Thought »
Exploring Creative Ways to be Fed and Nourished
In the current economy, many Americans are now choosing between paying for monthly bills— medical, car, insurance, energy— or food for their families. Food pantries are facing a new reality, the expansion of their services from dealing with the poor to providing assistance to the working class. This panel will explore what that reality means in terms of creating sustainable…
Caregiving Connection »
Helping You Become A Better Caregiver
Whether you are helping a spouse, parent, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country, it doesn’t matter. What is important is that you are interested in learning skills to help you in your caregiving role. Learn about how to find help for you and your aging parents, friends and loved ones. Discover about…
Garden Strolls at Olbrich Botanical Gardens (9:30AM) »
A Guided Stroll Through One of North America's Top 10 Inspirational Gardens
Stop and smell the roses. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a successful public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society. Join Gardens Director, Roberta Sladky on this 30-minute stroll, where she’ll introduce you to the gardens and discuss the success of this public-private partnership. This tour is offered at 9:30AM and 1PM.
10:00 AM
Atwood Neighborhood Nonprofits Tour (10AM) »
Know the Nonprofits in Your Neighborhood!
A walking tour of some of the nonprofits in the Atwood neighborhood. Come meet, greet, and get to know, just a few of the nonprofit organizations and programs in the Atwood Neighborhood. Join neighbors and interested parties to learn more about these participating organizations: YouthSOS, Operation Fresh Start, Tap It, Big Brothers & Sisters, Plymouth UCC, Wheels for Winners, and Goodman…
The Demise of the Toilet Paper Fairy »
Working Between the Lines to Combat Issues of Hunger, Homelessness, and Employment
What we do isn’t hunger— but folks eat a lot safer if they can wash the pots and pans they cook the food in. What we do isn’t education— but both children and adults can focus a lot better in class when they’re not worrying about being teased and razzed about body odor. What we do isn’t employment— but it’s…
Garden Answer Service at Olbrich Botanial Gardens »
Garden experts in Olbrich’s Schumacher Horticultural Library are always ready to answer questions and help you solve your gardening problems. Funded through donations, the Library is staffed by a Horticulture Librarian and nearly 40 volunteers, many of whom have taken Master Gardener training. Stop by on August 21 and get a free bookmark! Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11:00 AM
DreamBikes Bike Rodeo »
DreamBikes and the LUNA Chix cycling team will be hosting a Bike Rodeo as part of NonProfit Day. Kids age 5-15 are invited to participate in the Bike Rodeo, where they will be challenged in an obstacle course, learning bicycle and helmet safety and winning sweet prizes! Free LUNA bars from the LUNA Chix team will fuel the rodeo stars…
Keynote: Discover, Connect and Celebrate! »
JoAnn Stormer invites you to explore the impact nonprofits have had on your life. In this interactive keynote, you’ll discover the collective impact of the nonprofit sector on the economy and well-being of Madison and Wisconsin. You’ll connect with community members, nonprofit professionals, and volunteers; while being invigorated to celebrate the sector and its accomplishments.
12:00 PM
Drupal— Empowering Nonprofits »
Drupal, a content management system, a social publishing system, a development framework, or all of the above? Drupal powers thousands of nonprofit sites around the web. Come and learn what Drupal is, and how it might be able to help your organization. After covering some Drupal basics we'll review two specialized Drupal applications: DANEnet will demo their uCount participant tracking…
Art in the Park »
A Combo Picnic, Potluck, and Mini Info Fair
Join us for food, fun, and festivities. Performances from local nonprofit arts, humanitarian, and social justice projects will be combined with a casual picnic atmosphere. Bring yourself, your family, a dish, and a blanket. Learn a little bit about some of the wonderful and diverse nonprofit organizations in Madison—while enjoying food from local restaurants and your neighbors. The event will…
Hula Hoopla at Henry Vilas Zoo »
The Zoo's a Twirl
The hula hoop is a toy that is twirled around the waist, neck, or other body parts. Hooping is a fun and engaging activity for children and adults alike. The Grassroots Leadership College (GLC) in conjunction with the Henry Vilas Zoo invite you to revisit your youth and or introduce a new generation to the wonders of hula hooping. No…
1:00 PM
Hey You! Yes You! Speaking Up for Your Cause »
A Conversation about Advocacy and Leadership
In these “interesting” times, it’s essential for everyone in the nonprofit world to lead and speak up for their cause, because leadership and advocacy are at the heart of nonprofit work. Leadership is all about building relationships that last, and true, effective advocacy is not just about getting an elected official to vote for a specific piece of legislation. Join…
Garden Strolls at Olbrich Botanical Gardens (1PM) »
A Guided Stroll Through One of North America's Top 10 Inspirational Gardens
Stop and smell the roses. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a successful public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society. Join Gardens Director, Roberta Sladky on this 30-minute stroll, where she’ll introduce you to the gardens and discuss the success of this public-private partnership. This tour is offered at 9:30AM and 1PM.
Charity Shiatsu »
Charity Shiatsu is one fundraising activity of Global Uni Community of Madison. Shiatsu practitioners donate their time to give hands-on health treatments in exchange for funds that will be given to local and international aid projects. Charity Shiatsu is a simpler version of Tao Shiatsu, which is the Japanese hands-on form of Oriental medicine. It’s a refreshing way to enrich…
2:00 PM
Atwood Neighborhood Nonprofits Tour (2PM) »
Know the Nonprofits in Your Neighborhood!
A walking tour of some of the nonprofits in the Atwood neighborhood. Come meet, greet, and get to know, just a few of the nonprofit organizations and programs in the Atwood Neighborhood. Join neighbors and interested parties to learn more about these participating organizations: Goodman Community Center, Wheels for Winners, St. Bernards, Personal Essentials Food Pantry at Zion Lutheran, TapIt,…
Best Technology Practices for Nonprofits »
Many nonprofits need similar types of Technology. In this session we will explore the best practices in areas such as internet connections, email, printing, file sharing and backup. There will be time for question and answers; interaction is encouraged.
You Need a Database »
Managing Data for Small to Mid-Size Nonprofits
Whom do you need to contact? Members? Donors? Prospects? Vendors? Parents? Board members? Committees? Volunteers?How do you reach them? Land mail? E-mail? Phone? Home or work? Winter home? Have they moved? What about the rest of the family? Multiple people at the same address?Who’s given you money? When? How much? For what purpose? In whose honor or memory? What did…
12 Key Actions of Volunteer Program Champions »
Success is About More Than the Volunteers
The profession of volunteer management has focused its attention primarily on the volunteer manager, thinking, incorrectly, that a corps of well-trained managers is the key to effective volunteer programs. This has proven short sighted. To be successful, volunteer programs must have the commitment and competency of all paid and volunteer staff that partner with volunteers daily. Such staff commitment and…
3:00 PM
Media and Communication »
Collaborating for Change
Madison is home to New Routes to Community Health, a national initiative that is helping immigrants in eight communities create media that address health concerns in their own languages. Meet some of the New Routes team, watch videos from their project and discuss ways your organization might collaborate with media producers to make media that can change our community for…
GoogleWave— Hackathon »
Exploring Communication and Collaboration Uses for Nonprofits
The Google Wave Hackathon is no longer accepting RSVPs. Registration information has already been sent to Google to gain the necessary accounts. If you wish to attend, please stop by the event to see if any seats open up. The Google Wave Hackathon is setup by Web608 and Madison Google Apps Group to encourage nonprofit exploration of the new communications…
4:30 PM
Time is the New Currency »
Time is the New Currency. Barter, exchange, time banking: during economic flush or failure, time is the one thing we all have that is of value to us. Join this engaging panel discussion on the exploration of time as a new currency and how that can be of benefit for organizations and individuals alike.
6:00 PM
King Richard III »
The Hunchback King Claws
Come enjoy, the Young Shakespeare Players, first-time, ever production of King Richard III! Richard, the hunchback noble with lots of personality and absolutely no conscience, claws and kills his way to the kingship, before he is brought low. Many critics believe that this is the play in which Shakespeare first broke through to absolute greatness as a playwright — with…
Sat, August 22, 2009
10:00 AM
State Street, Walking Tour »
Connecting the Campus and Capitol
Madison Trust for Historic Preservation invites you to explore, Madison’s historic State Street. The commercial district for more than 150 years, State Street connects the University of Wisconsin campus and the Capitol. Hear the stories of the people who lived and worked here, while learning about architectural styles. At the end of the tour stop in at the Chocolate Shoppe…
11:00 AM
University Heights, Walking Tour »
The Work of Leading Architects
Madison Trust for Historic Preservation invites you to explore, the work of leading architects —Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, et. al. This walking tour highlights University Heights one of Madison’s premier residential neighborhood with outstanding designs from the 1890s to the 1940s. Your treat is a free drink on the day of your tour at the Blue Moon Bar and…
9:00 AM
Food for Thought »
Exploring Creative Ways to be Fed and Nourished
In the current economy, many Americans are now choosing between paying for monthly bills— medical, car, insurance, energy— or food for their families. Food pantries are facing a new reality, the expansion of their services from dealing with the poor to providing assistance to the working class. This panel will explore what that reality means in terms of creating sustainable…
Caregiving Connection »
Helping You Become A Better Caregiver
Whether you are helping a spouse, parent, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country, it doesn’t matter. What is important is that you are interested in learning skills to help you in your caregiving role. Learn about how to find help for you and your aging parents, friends and loved ones. Discover about…
Garden Strolls at Olbrich Botanical Gardens (9:30AM) »
A Guided Stroll Through One of North America's Top 10 Inspirational Gardens
Stop and smell the roses. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a successful public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society. Join Gardens Director, Roberta Sladky on this 30-minute stroll, where she’ll introduce you to the gardens and discuss the success of this public-private partnership. This tour is offered at 9:30AM and 1PM.
10:00 AMAtwood Neighborhood Nonprofits Tour (10AM) »
Know the Nonprofits in Your Neighborhood!
A walking tour of some of the nonprofits in the Atwood neighborhood. Come meet, greet, and get to know, just a few of the nonprofit organizations and programs in the Atwood Neighborhood. Join neighbors and interested parties to learn more about these participating organizations: YouthSOS, Operation Fresh Start, Tap It, Big Brothers & Sisters, Plymouth UCC, Wheels for Winners, and Goodman…
The Demise of the Toilet Paper Fairy »
Working Between the Lines to Combat Issues of Hunger, Homelessness, and Employment
What we do isn’t hunger— but folks eat a lot safer if they can wash the pots and pans they cook the food in. What we do isn’t education— but both children and adults can focus a lot better in class when they’re not worrying about being teased and razzed about body odor. What we do isn’t employment— but it’s…
Garden Answer Service at Olbrich Botanial Gardens »
Garden experts in Olbrich’s Schumacher Horticultural Library are always ready to answer questions and help you solve your gardening problems. Funded through donations, the Library is staffed by a Horticulture Librarian and nearly 40 volunteers, many of whom have taken Master Gardener training. Stop by on August 21 and get a free bookmark! Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11:00 AMDreamBikes Bike Rodeo »
DreamBikes and the LUNA Chix cycling team will be hosting a Bike Rodeo as part of NonProfit Day. Kids age 5-15 are invited to participate in the Bike Rodeo, where they will be challenged in an obstacle course, learning bicycle and helmet safety and winning sweet prizes! Free LUNA bars from the LUNA Chix team will fuel the rodeo stars…
Keynote: Discover, Connect and Celebrate! »
JoAnn Stormer invites you to explore the impact nonprofits have had on your life. In this interactive keynote, you’ll discover the collective impact of the nonprofit sector on the economy and well-being of Madison and Wisconsin. You’ll connect with community members, nonprofit professionals, and volunteers; while being invigorated to celebrate the sector and its accomplishments.
12:00 PMDrupal— Empowering Nonprofits »
Drupal, a content management system, a social publishing system, a development framework, or all of the above? Drupal powers thousands of nonprofit sites around the web. Come and learn what Drupal is, and how it might be able to help your organization. After covering some Drupal basics we'll review two specialized Drupal applications: DANEnet will demo their uCount participant tracking…
Art in the Park »
A Combo Picnic, Potluck, and Mini Info Fair
Join us for food, fun, and festivities. Performances from local nonprofit arts, humanitarian, and social justice projects will be combined with a casual picnic atmosphere. Bring yourself, your family, a dish, and a blanket. Learn a little bit about some of the wonderful and diverse nonprofit organizations in Madison—while enjoying food from local restaurants and your neighbors. The event will…
Hula Hoopla at Henry Vilas Zoo »
The Zoo's a Twirl
The hula hoop is a toy that is twirled around the waist, neck, or other body parts. Hooping is a fun and engaging activity for children and adults alike. The Grassroots Leadership College (GLC) in conjunction with the Henry Vilas Zoo invite you to revisit your youth and or introduce a new generation to the wonders of hula hooping. No…
1:00 PMHey You! Yes You! Speaking Up for Your Cause »
A Conversation about Advocacy and Leadership
In these “interesting” times, it’s essential for everyone in the nonprofit world to lead and speak up for their cause, because leadership and advocacy are at the heart of nonprofit work. Leadership is all about building relationships that last, and true, effective advocacy is not just about getting an elected official to vote for a specific piece of legislation. Join…
Garden Strolls at Olbrich Botanical Gardens (1PM) »
A Guided Stroll Through One of North America's Top 10 Inspirational Gardens
Stop and smell the roses. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a successful public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society. Join Gardens Director, Roberta Sladky on this 30-minute stroll, where she’ll introduce you to the gardens and discuss the success of this public-private partnership. This tour is offered at 9:30AM and 1PM.
Charity Shiatsu »
Charity Shiatsu is one fundraising activity of Global Uni Community of Madison. Shiatsu practitioners donate their time to give hands-on health treatments in exchange for funds that will be given to local and international aid projects. Charity Shiatsu is a simpler version of Tao Shiatsu, which is the Japanese hands-on form of Oriental medicine. It’s a refreshing way to enrich…
2:00 PMAtwood Neighborhood Nonprofits Tour (2PM) »
Know the Nonprofits in Your Neighborhood!
A walking tour of some of the nonprofits in the Atwood neighborhood. Come meet, greet, and get to know, just a few of the nonprofit organizations and programs in the Atwood Neighborhood. Join neighbors and interested parties to learn more about these participating organizations: Goodman Community Center, Wheels for Winners, St. Bernards, Personal Essentials Food Pantry at Zion Lutheran, TapIt,…
Best Technology Practices for Nonprofits »
Many nonprofits need similar types of Technology. In this session we will explore the best practices in areas such as internet connections, email, printing, file sharing and backup. There will be time for question and answers; interaction is encouraged.
You Need a Database »
Managing Data for Small to Mid-Size Nonprofits
Whom do you need to contact? Members? Donors? Prospects? Vendors? Parents? Board members? Committees? Volunteers?How do you reach them? Land mail? E-mail? Phone? Home or work? Winter home? Have they moved? What about the rest of the family? Multiple people at the same address?Who’s given you money? When? How much? For what purpose? In whose honor or memory? What did…
12 Key Actions of Volunteer Program Champions »
Success is About More Than the Volunteers
The profession of volunteer management has focused its attention primarily on the volunteer manager, thinking, incorrectly, that a corps of well-trained managers is the key to effective volunteer programs. This has proven short sighted. To be successful, volunteer programs must have the commitment and competency of all paid and volunteer staff that partner with volunteers daily. Such staff commitment and…
3:00 PMMedia and Communication »
Collaborating for Change
Madison is home to New Routes to Community Health, a national initiative that is helping immigrants in eight communities create media that address health concerns in their own languages. Meet some of the New Routes team, watch videos from their project and discuss ways your organization might collaborate with media producers to make media that can change our community for…
GoogleWave— Hackathon »
Exploring Communication and Collaboration Uses for Nonprofits
The Google Wave Hackathon is no longer accepting RSVPs. Registration information has already been sent to Google to gain the necessary accounts. If you wish to attend, please stop by the event to see if any seats open up. The Google Wave Hackathon is setup by Web608 and Madison Google Apps Group to encourage nonprofit exploration of the new communications…
4:30 PMTime is the New Currency »
Time is the New Currency. Barter, exchange, time banking: during economic flush or failure, time is the one thing we all have that is of value to us. Join this engaging panel discussion on the exploration of time as a new currency and how that can be of benefit for organizations and individuals alike.
6:00 PMKing Richard III »
The Hunchback King Claws
Come enjoy, the Young Shakespeare Players, first-time, ever production of King Richard III! Richard, the hunchback noble with lots of personality and absolutely no conscience, claws and kills his way to the kingship, before he is brought low. Many critics believe that this is the play in which Shakespeare first broke through to absolute greatness as a playwright — with…
10:00 AM
State Street, Walking Tour »
Connecting the Campus and Capitol
Madison Trust for Historic Preservation invites you to explore, Madison’s historic State Street. The commercial district for more than 150 years, State Street connects the University of Wisconsin campus and the Capitol. Hear the stories of the people who lived and worked here, while learning about architectural styles. At the end of the tour stop in at the Chocolate Shoppe…
11:00 AM
University Heights, Walking Tour »
The Work of Leading Architects
Madison Trust for Historic Preservation invites you to explore, the work of leading architects —Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, et. al. This walking tour highlights University Heights one of Madison’s premier residential neighborhood with outstanding designs from the 1890s to the 1940s. Your treat is a free drink on the day of your tour at the Blue Moon Bar and…