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Nonprofit organizations were significantly impacted by the epidemic and not only suffered from a lack of funds, but also saw an increase in people needing services. How do nonprofits move forward in grant writing strategies in 2021? During a free online webinar titled “Grant Writing in 2021: What’s Different and What’s the Same?” Tech Soup‘s facilitators discuss trends in giving, what has changed, and what remains the same so agencies can weather the storm and continue providing important, mission-driven services.  A link to the free webinar is available here. 

Does your agency support families that visit your facility with their children? Could you use a FREE changing table in your men’s rest rooms? The tables are being provided on a first-come, first-serve basis by Pampers as a way to remove barriers hindering dads from being “hands-on” parents. Complete this form to request the free offering. Questions? Email Bobbi Dillon at dillon.bn@pg.com with the subject line “Love the Change.”

Did you know OneSource Center offers FREE Nonprofit Check-ups, helping organizations assess the health of their nonprofit? The process is simple – usually involving the CEO and board chair providing some key information from materials they already have on hand. For most nonprofits who already have more to do than they can handle – this tool helps leaders prioritize where they should focus their efforts – something that is often difficult when organization leaders are in the “thick of things.” Why does OneSource Center offer this complimentary service? The answer is simple: OneSource Center wants nonprofits to succeed!

UpSpring, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower children experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky through education and enrichment opportunities, took advantage of the free OneSource Center Nonprofit Check-up process after hearing about it at the Social Venture Partner “Fast Pitch” competition. The process sounded interesting to Executive Director Alex Kuhns and the price was right!

“The free Nonprofit Check-up process we went through with OneSource Center was a time for our organization to pause and quickly reflect on what we were doing well, and where we needed to make some adjustments,” said Kuhns.  “As it turned out, some of the things our team was concerned about were things we could eliminate to better focus on things that had more impact. The process began some great conversations with our staff and board, and set the stage for a strategic planning initiative that ultimately helped us pivot easier with the pandemic response we are implementing now.”  (more…)

Cincinnati is home to many renowned cultural and recreational institutions. The Library wants to inspire families to get out and discover local attractions through its Discovery Pass program. The Discovery Pass provides Library cardholders with free passes to arts, cultural, and recreational attractions throughout Hamilton County.

Available passes are for local attractions such as:

• American Sign Museum
• Cincinnati Art Museum Special Exhibitions
• Cincinnati Museum Center
• Great Parks of Hamilton County
• The Harriet Beecher Stowe House
• Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum

Checking out a pass is easy! All that is needed is a Library card in good standing, with less than $50 in fines. Users utilize the online reservation system to view which passes are available and to reserve a pass. Check with each organization to review best practices for redeeming passes during the pandemic, and to learn about current safety protocols. More information here.

Nonprofits must file with the IRS annually, and 990 forms are due on May 17. Small nonprofits (under $50,000) are still required to file form 990N online. Also, nonprofits must register with the state’s Attorney General annually in states where they will conduct fundraising (for any state that requires registration). The deadline for this is also May 17.

Ohio information is available here.  Kentucky information is available here. You can request a six-month extension for all these filings by submitting IRS form 8868 by May 17.