Chico, California (May 28, 2009) – Local nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to participate in two trainings in June provided by the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, a program of North Valley Community Foundation. On Monday, June 15, the topic will be “Bringing IT All Together – Internet Tech Solutions for Nonprofits.”  On Monday, June 22, the topic will be “Engaging Events – The Keys to Success.”

Chico, California (April 28, 2009) – Local nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to participate in a training on Friday, May 15, 8:30-12:30, provided by the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, a program of the North Valley Community Foundation. This session will feature local author Greg Cootsona, who will provide his ideas on how to create time for the things that will give true purpose to our lives. This is the basis for his just-released book, SAY YES TO NO, a helpful guide for anyone trying to navigate the modern world and still have time for the things that matter most.

Chico, California (April 2, 2009) – Three local nonprofit organizations serving youth from the Magalia/Upper Ridge have been awarded grants from the Harold Williams Fund at North Valley Community Foundation. These are intended to serve at risk youth who would otherwise not have access to services.

Chico, California (April 2, 2009) –  Five local nonprofit organizations serving older adults will each receive a portion of $20,000 in grant funds from the Emil and Leonora Stiefvater Grant Program, through North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF). This grant program is a three year initiative to begin and/or expand endowment building programs among nonprofit organizations serving older adults in Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Colusa Counties.

Chico, California (March 24, 2009) – Local nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to participate in two trainings in April provided by the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, a program of North Valley Community Foundation. On Monday, April 6, the topic will be “Connect the Dollars – Creating a Budget to Guide You”  On Monday, April 27, the topic will be “Stand Up and Lead – Effective Board Involvement”

Chico, California (March 10, 2009) –  Alexa Valavanis, CEO of North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF), announced today that NVCF is joining with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Butte County to stimulate community support for this vital community service. “The current economic situation has created funding shortages for Big Brothers/Big Sisters which may close the doors for this important organization”, states Valavanis, “this is a nonprofit our community can’t afford to lose.”

Chico, California (March 4, 2009) – Local nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to participate in three trainings in March provided by the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, a program of North Valley Community Foundation. On Friday, March 13, the topic will be “It IS All About the Money - Sustainable Fundraising Practices”  On Monday, March 23, the topic will be “Our Greatest Resource – Volunteer Program Development” On Monday, March 30, the topic will be “Yes I Will! – Integrating Planned Giving into your Nonprofit.”

(Chico – March 4, 2009) All local nonprofit organizations are welcome to attend the next quarterly meeting of the North Valley Nonprofit Council, Wednesday, March 11. This will take place at Grilla Bites,196 Cohasset Road in Chico, from 2:30 – 4:30 PM and is free.

Chico, California (January 26, 2009) – Local nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to participate in training provided by the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, a program of North Valley Community Foundation. On Monday, February 9, the topic will be “Money Matters! Financial Best practices for Nonprofits.”  The facilitator for this session will be Vada Bouffard, consultant to nonprofit organizations with extensive accounting experience in the private and non-profit worlds.

$2,000 in Grants Available to Serve Upper Ridge At-Risk Youth

Chico, California (January 15, 2009) – Local nonprofit organizations interested in providing services that benefit at-risk youth residing in the Upper Ridge area of Paradise/Magalia are eligible to receive a portion of $2,000 in grant funds from the Harold Williams Grant Program, through North Valley Community Foundation. Proposals for funding must be submitted no later than February 10.