North Dakota

The Travel and Tourism Leader award was given to Kathy Stremick, Walhalla’s Economic Developer during the ND Tourism Conference in Mandan this year.  Kathy has been vital in developing her local area’s tourism industry which has positively impacted the region.  The “Rendezvous Region” term originated with help from Kathy. 

She assisted in organizing the snowmobile trail system in the early ’80s, organized the development of the Pembina Gorge Trail Stem, Pembina River Trail, Rendezvous Region Scenic Backway, scenic overlooks and the local bike path.  She also helped develop the Gorge Arts & Heritage Council.  Congratulations  Kathy!

News Release

For Immediate Release

April 7, 2008

Contact: Dana Schaar, Executive Director

701-258-9101 or 888-396-3266

ndano@btinet.net

 “Follow the Federal Dollars” Workshop Scheduled for April 23

BISMARCK – Become a more effective advocate on federal budget and policy issues by attending the “Follow the Federal Dollars” workshop on April 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Best Western Doublewood Inn in Bismarck, N.D.

Nonprofit leaders, advocates, community leaders, front-line staff and members of the public will benefit from understanding how the federal budget process works and how to participate in the process.

Steve Francisco, federal policy director for the Minnesota Budget Project, an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, will lead the workshop.

Francisco will also moderate the luncheon discussion with staff from North Dakota’s Congressional delegation about advocacy strategies at the federal level.

The workshop is presented by the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) and made possible with support from the Northwest Area Foundation.

The registration fee, which includes lunch, is $10 for NDANO members and $25 for non-members. The deadline to register is April 16. Visit www.ndano.org, call 701-258-9101 or e-mail ndano@btinet.net to register or learn more.

NDANO’s mission is that its member organizations will have the resources and support to effectively fulfill their missions. NDANO serves nonprofit organizations and the North Dakota nonprofit sector in four core service areas: professional development; information and research; public policy and advocacy; and cost-saving programs.

A Rural Community Forum will be offered on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (CDT) at the ND Heritage Center, 612 East Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, as an informal opportunity to learn from each other.  Various panels will be there to offer experience and group discussion around a number of issues including; re-use of school buildings, community operated cafes, stores, local foods, learning based vacation opportunities, and community endowment funds. 

The registration fee is $20 to cover lunch and the registration deadline is June 1.  A registration form and more information attached below.

Rural Community Flyer & Registration Form

A 2008 Issue Guide has been prepared for each of North Dakota’s 47 Legislative Districts, as well as the state, in preparation for the 2008 election year.  The two-page issue Guides present data on children’s well-being in North Dakota in the areas of population, family structure, poverty and parental employment.  Please take a look at your district’s information to become informed about the status of children in your area.

www.ndkidscount.org/issueguide.htm

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 2, 2008

Contact:  Dana Schaar, Executive Director
701-258-9101 or 888-396-3266
ndano@btinet.net

  BISMARCK – The North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) is pleased to offer a new full-service online Job Center at www.ndano.org. 

NDANO knows how hard it is for nonprofit employers to find top-quality professionals and for those professionals to find the right employers. The Job Center focuses on connecting job seekers and employers in the nonprofit sector.

Employers using the Job Center can purchase a single job posting or a package and give job seekers access to view postings. Employers also have the option to search posted resumes, find candidates who are good matches and pay only for the resumes that fit their job opportunities with the pay-per-resume feature. Posted jobs also get emailed to job seekers through a job alert system. This system notifies job seekers of new job opportunities that match their search criteria.

An anonymous resume bank feature enables job seekers to list their experience and qualifications in a protected environment. By giving both active and passive job seekers the ability to anonymously post their resumes, this service allows individuals to stay connected to the employment market while maintaining full control of their confidential information.

NDANO serves nonprofit organizations and the North Dakota nonprofit sector in four core service areas: professional development; information and research; public policy and advocacy; and cost-saving programs. The Job Center is a natural fit for NDANO to serve the nonprofit sector in the area of professional development.          

For more information, visit www.ndano.org.

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This fair is designed for individuals who are seeking assistance or have questions regarding the purchase of a home or the renovation of their existing home.  Agencies scheduled to give presentations include USDA Rural Development, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, North Central Planning Council, Dakota Prairie Community Action and local lenders/real estate agents. 

Tuesday, April 8th from 5-8 PM
Brown Memorial Auditorium in New Rockford, ND
Please contact Amy Wobbema in New Rockford with questions - 701-947-2205.

Grantwriting: Getting the Results that you Want,is an all day workshop that will be held on April 23rd in Devils Lake and April 24th in Jamestown.  Dr. Lynette Krenelka will be the instructor and she will help you think about grants that may assist your community.  For more information and to register, please refer to the brochure below.

Grantwriting: Getting the Results You Want Brochure

Concerned about your community and its long term viability?  A community endowment fund is a permanent fund that generates interest to be used for community benefit; the principal is never used.  A community endowment fund allows communities to access the benefits of a community foundation, without the overhead expense. 

The North Dakota Community Foundation is offering a number of one-day workshops for residents across the state. 

Gackle, ND - March 13 from 9:30 - 2:30 at Emmanual Luthern Church

New Leipzig, ND - March 14 from 9:30 - 1:30 at New Leipzig Community Center

Steele, ND - March 20 - more details to come

Linton - April 8 - more details to come

Norfolk Area Recruiters (NAR) was set up to attract graduates from the Norfolk, Nebraska area to return to the communities that raised them.  Learn from their Coordinator, Patti Knobbe, their recruiting strategies and success stories since their organization began.  Can North Dakota regions do something similar?  Please join us to find out.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - Walhalla Inn, 508 Sunset Ave, Walhalla, 1-3PM
Contact Kathy Stremick at 701-549-2707 or walhalla@utma.com to pre-register by April 4.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - Valle Lutheran Church, 406 State Street, Rolette, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. (dinner will be served to participants at 6:30 by Rolette Area Dollars for Scholars, with the program starting at 7:00).
Contact Jo Gilje at 701-246-3427 or ralphie@utma.com to pre-register by April 4.

Both events are free and sponsored by the NDSU Extension Service Horizons Program

I cannot tell you enough how impressive these blogs have been!  I have shared them over and over and over with agencies, organizations and individuals that have asked how communities are doing in Horizons.  This is so amazing and the information you are sharing about yourselves is helping others all over the state and beyond.  Keep up the incredible work! You should all be very proud…. I sure am!