1. Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium January 25, 2012 Rebecca Eisenman, Manager of Online Services

2. Agenda  Introductions  Overview of Programs  Q & A

3. A community supported program of the Appomattox Regional Library System Major funding provided by The Cameron Foundation and the John Randolph Foundation Fostering a strong Southside community through developing and strengthening the nonprofit sector

5. Core Services

6.  Information clearinghouse: 1,000+ books and reference material specific to nonprofit management  Funding Resources - online: ◦ Foundation Center Directory Online ◦ Virginia Grants Connection

8. Learning & Leadership

9. “The session offered great metrics and concepts which enable me to more adequately evaluate our organization.” -- Fundraising for Your Small Nonprofit “…helped me better understand my role and responsibilities as a member of the board of my organization.” -- Building Blocks for Nonprofit Boards “Folks who were not here missed out!” –- Succession Planning Learning & Leadership

10.  Interactive website & web communications ◦ Community Email Group ◦ Weekly Update e-newsletter  One-Stop Shop for Funding Resources

11. A community forum for discussion of civic and nonprofit issues and activities affecting the Southside region.

13.  Grant Writing Tutorial – easy-to-use, online tool offering practical guidelines, tips and resources  Find Funding – listing of local, state and national funding opportunities  Reports & Data – listing of local, state and national data sites and current reports “I’ve been working on a federal grant proposal the past few weeks and I was thrilled to find all of the stats & needs assessment data I needed on the ConnectSouthside reports section. ” Marion Werkheiser Executive Director, The Phoenix Project

14. Empowering community leaders to undertake and sustain work that assures a vibrant and strong community CONTACT US: www.connectsouthside.org or reisenman@scpartners.org (804) 458-6329 x2013