Perhaps the greatest sin in social media is allowing a site to lie fallow. Thus, something has to change with nwaCares. I’m willing to give away the domain name and the site content thus far if someone would like to take it over and continue operating it as a community resource. If no one comes forward by the end of this month, then I’ll go ahead and shut it down.

I still think that Northwest Arkansas needs an online resource to coordinate event notifications from non-profits. I just can’t be the one to provide it now. If you’re interested in maybe taking over the site, leave a comment on this post.

Brad

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
11:30 am—1:30 pm
John Q. Hammons Convention Center

Rogers, Arkansas

National Philanthropy Day® began in
1986 as a special day set aside to
recognize the great contributions of
philanthropy—and those people active
in the philanthropic community—to
the enrichment of our world.

For more information about National
Philanthropy Day® or Association of
Fundraising Professionals, visit www.afpnwark.org
or call:
Hope Bradberry, CFRE 479.575.0369
Jill Wagar, CFRE 479.619.4321

Seminar sessions will include:

• Understanding the Dynamics of a Nonprofit Board of Directors
• Fundraising for the Nonprofit Board
• Group Communication:  Understanding Roles & Styles
• Stress Management for Nonprofits

Registration is $65 per person and includes lunch & snacks.

For more information or to register, contact Liz Fulton-Cunningham at lfulton@supports.org or at 479-756-5028.

Nonprofit Development Solutions is a division of Arkansas Support Network.

• Steve Walker – Director of Development for Phoenix Renewable Energy
• Kevin Igli – Senior VP and Chief Environmental, Health, and Safety Officer for Tyson Foods
• Nicholas Brown – Executive Assistant for Sustainability at the University of Arkansas
• John Coleman – Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Fayetteville
• Abel Tomlinson – 2008 Congressional Candidate and University of Arkansas Graduate Student
• Christopher Charlton – Wind Specialist for Greenway Renewable Energy

The Forum begins at 6:30 in the Law School Auditorium, but come out to the Union Mall at 3:00 and listen to some free music courtesy of Opal Fly! They will also have local advocacy and community interest groups at tables on the Union Mall from 3:00 – 6:00, same as Opal Fly, to meet concerned students and citizens.

For more information visit http://calendars.uark.edu/EventList.aspx?view=EventDetails&eventidn=5992&information_id=15844&type=

Are you signed up yet for the October 3rd Tour de Cure? Don’t miss out on this fall’s most exciting family event. The tour includes 100/50/20 mile rides, half marathon run, and 3 mile walk followed by a huge health festival featuring kids’ activities, 8 bands, fashion show, health screenings, vendor booths, food, and much more! The rides and run are only $15 and the walk is FREE!

Sign-up today at www.nwatour.com

Can’t attend but want to donate to the American Diabetes Association and the fight against diabetes? Go to http://www.diabetes.org/tour to make a quick and easy online donation or snail mail a check payable to the ADA and send to 1732 Moberly Lane, Suite B, Bentonville, AR 72712. All donations are tax deductible and go directly towards supporting local research and educational programs.

The American Diabetes Association is the ONLY major non-profit that supports ALL people (children and adults with type 1, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes) living with diabetes.To fulfill this mission, the ADA provides vital research, education, and advocacy. Together let’s STOP DIABETES!

This conference is designed to provide parents, law enforcement, educators, and community leaders throughout the state with critical information regarding children’s health and safety topics. Tickets go on sale August 15th.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Lunch is included. Tickets are going fast!

The 2009 Children’s Health and Safety Conference will be held at the Springdale Holiday Inn Convention Center.

Additional speakers include: Miss Arkansas, Sarah Slocum, along with area children’s health and safety experts.

Keynote speaker for 2009: Marc Klaas

For more information about the conference or to sponsor or host a booth (booth space is $100 for businesses and $50 for non-profit organizations), contact Amy Smith at 479-871-1059 or email letsbringthemhome@gmail.com.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased at Sound Warehouse, located at 17 N. Block Ave. in Fayetteville, AR, or by contacting Candia Nicholas at 479-927-4100, 1-800-748-9768, or cnicholas@supports.org.

Proceeds from this concert will support KidsClub, an inclusive day camp for children with disabilities with locations in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Siloam Springs.

Bella Vista Health Resource Center
1801 Forest Hills Blvd
Bella Vista, AR

He is available to answer any questions and will have application forms for some benefit programs.