Recognize and Honor Outstanding Nonprofit Leaders

Join the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in saluting our region's outstanding nonprofits leaders as the Center for Nonprofit Advancement presents the Gelman, Rosenberg and Freedman 2009 EXCEL Awards at the 2009 Center Annual Celebration and Meeting on Thursday, October 29. Meet the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman 2009 EXCEL Award Finalists:

• Manny Hidalgo, Executive Director, Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
• Dallice Joyner, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center (NVAHEC)
• Aleta Margolis, Executive Director, Center for Inspired Teaching
• Pamela L. Michell, Executive Director, New Hope Housing, Inc.
• Eleni A. Rossides, Executive Director, Washington Tennis & Education Foundation

This is the fifth year for this competition, and the fourth year that the Bethesda-based accounting firm Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman has sponsored the award.

The Gelman, Rosenberg and Freedman EXCEL Award spotlights up to three outstanding nonprofit leaders in the Washington metropolitan area for outstanding nonprofit chief executive leadership. Candidates must show excellence in the areas of innovation, motivation, community building, ethical integrity and strategic leadership. The competition is open to any chief executive of a Washington-area nonprofit organization with an annual budget of $10 million and under.

Each award winner receives a $5,000 professional development account to use in their role as an organization’s chief executive. In addition, the winning organization receives a $2,000 grant to provide professional development opportunities for their staff.

Any individual meeting the competition’s requirements may be nominated. There is no fee to participate. Board members, staff members, volunteers, clients or community members can nominate chief executives.

If you have questions about the Award, please contact Susan Sanow, Center deputy executive director at susans@nonprofitadvancement.org or 202-457-0540.

Join us in saluting the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman 2009 EXCEL Award Finalists. Register today for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement 30th Anniversary Celebration and Meeting on October 29. Click here to learn more.

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Local Awards Programs Seek Nominees

Several awards to recognize excellence in our region are seeking nominations. Click each below to learn more.

• Greater DC Cares is accepting nominations for its Class of Change 2009. The nomination deadline is Monday, October 12. Click here to download the nomination form.
• SmartCEO Magazine is seeking nominees for its annual Smart100 program. Nominations close Friday, October 30. Click here to learn more about submitting a nominations for the Greater Washington region.
• The Washington Area Women's Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2010 Leadership Awards. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, November 3. Click here to learn more.

And remember, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement is now accepting applications for The Washington Post 2010 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. The application deadline is Monday, December 7.

Build Your Nonprofit Advocacy Capacity

Looking for resources to build your nonprofit advocacy capacity? Visit NPAction for rules on lobbying, voter engagement, media relations, the 2010 Census “Tool Kit” and more.

Join Us Next Week

We hope to see you this week at one of these upcoming workshops at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. Click each listing below for event and registration details.

• Wednesday October 7, Planned Giving: How It Works and How It Can Work for You
• Wednesday, October 7, What Every Fundraiser Should Know About Accounting
• Thursday, October 8, How to Target Your Communications to Bring Results

Is Your Organization Managed with Excellence?

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is pleased to accept applications for The Washington Post 2010 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management.

Now in its 16th year, this competitive award recognizes outstanding management practices of area nonprofit organizations. Applicants are judged in board development and management; diversity; evaluation; fiscal management; information and communication; organizational development; people development and management; planning; resource development; risk management; and technology.

The winner of the competition receives a $10,000 cash grant and a scholarship to Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership’s Nonprofit Executive Certificate Program. Up to four honorable mention award recipients will each receive a $2,500 prize.

As a benefit to program participants, all applicants receive individualized feedback for their application from the selection committee.

Click here for additional information on award eligibility and the application process.

The application deadline is December 7.

Free Washington Post 2010 Award Application Workshop on Friday, October 16. Click here for details and to register.

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Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership’s Nonprofit Executive Certificate Program.

Is your nonprofit ready for the H1N1 flu?

The National Council of Nonprofits has compiled a Toolkit on H1N1 Flu Preparedness for Nonprofits. Click here for suggested action steps, tips for preparedness and much more.

Free Seminar on Form 990

Pfizer Inc, in conjunction with the DC Bar Pro Bono program and the law firm of DLA Piper is sponsoring a free video conference seminar for nonprofit organization in the metro DC area.

The seminar on Thursday, October 22 focuses on "The Revised Form 990 – Preparing for a New World." The seminar will be held at the law offices of DLA Piper, 500 8th Street, NW. It will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be served.

This seminar is designed to walk you through the new requirements contained in the revised Form 990, the annual information return each nonprofit files with the IRS. This seminar will help you prepare for when you have to file the revised form. You will hear from attorneys and a CPA, including individuals who served on a taxpayer advisory group that provided feedback to the IRS while it was redesigning the form.

This seminar is designed for executive directors, CFO’s, administrative officers, and finance professionals, as well as in-house counsel for not-for-profit organizations.

To register for this free session, please e-mail: registerdc@dlapiper.com