Mission and What We DoConnectRichmondCR_ffaa6c8a-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2aConnectRichmond is designed for citizens who want to strengthen our community. We provide information, resources and instant access to nonprofits, civic leaders, volunteers and others interested in improving metro Richmond - the rest is up to you.To build shared momentum for locally driven community change. ConnectRichmond is the place where community leaders, volunteers and citizens converge._ffaa6f00-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2aTo strengthen communities by connecting people to ideas, information and each other._ffaa7040-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2aNonprofit CapacityStrengthen organizational capacity of nonprofit organizations_ffaa7130-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a1_ffaa71d0-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2aCivic EngagementFunnel citizens to opportunities for civic engagement_ffaa7270-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a2_ffaa7310-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2aConnectionsFoster connections within the nonprofit sector as well as business and government_ffaa73ba-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a3_ffaa7464-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2aLocal ConcernsCreate awareness of local concerns and generate collective action to improve the lives of all citizens_ffaa7518-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a4_ffaa75cc-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2aServicesProvide services supporting our goals_ffaa768a-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5Our Services - are free and open to all citizens, and include:Email Communication Groups_ffaa7748-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.1ConnectRichmond offers two free types of profiles, each with multiple benefits:
A Personal Profile enables you to:
* Save your favorite job openings, events, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, reports and articles, and more as you navigate
* Create or edit your agency's Organization Profile as well as post events, jobs, needs and more to the Web site (see below)
An Organization Profile enables nonprofits and government agencies to:
* List services, mission and contact information
* Announce job openings on the Web site and through the Email Group
* Publicize events, trainings, fundraisers, deadlines, etc. on the Web site and through the Email Group
* Request items needed on the Web site
* Offer our community a central point of access to the needs and assets of local nonprofits and government agencies
Job Finder _ffaa7810-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.2ConnectRichmond invites nonprofits, government agencies and community groups to enter their open job positions in the Job Finder. Community organizations may use this service for free. For-profit companies may enter job postings if they are related to the independent sector or community-building, such as a job posting for a Corporate Foundations Manager.
Once you have added a job to the Web site, you may send it to the Email Group.Community Calendar _ffaa78d8-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.3This interactive community calendar allows nonprofit professionals, volunteers, funders and event planners to perform date checks and advertise opportunities. Anyone can search for events.
Once you add your event to the Web site, you may announce it at no charge to the 4,000 individuals and 1,500 organizations subscribed to our Email Group.Local Nonprofit Profiles & Services _ffaa79b4-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.4Nonprofit Items Needed _ffaa7a90-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.5Reports, Articles and Data on Local Issues _ffaa7bb2-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.6Nonprofit Best Practices and How-to _ffaa7cac-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.7If you are a busy nonprofit leader, board member or volunteer searching for best practices or How To tips, you'll find helpful information in this section.
Need answers to your questions? Ask the community.Funding Opportunities _ffaa7d9c-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.8Funding information is constantly changing. Please confirm the information listed before applying.Training Opportunities _ffaa7eaa-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.9Find Training ProgramsNonprofit/Service Mapping Tool_ffaa7fae-815a-11e0-a950-762a7a64ea2a5.102011-05-18OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net