<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:rssdatehelper="urn:rssdatehelper"><channel><title>ALPS Foundation Services RSS</title><link>http://www.foundationservices.com</link><pubDate>2010-07-12T00:00:00</pubDate><generator>umbraco v4</generator><description>ALPS Foundation Services RSS</description><language>en</language><item><title>Montana Nonprofit Director Survey Summary</title><link>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/montana-nonprofit-director-survey-summary.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jlarance</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/montana-nonprofit-director-survey-summary.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ ALPS Foundation Services has preliminarily analyzed the survey conducted in April on the current state of nonprofit executive directors in Montana.  The research generated many interesting results. Take a look at our preliminary findings <a href="http://www.foundationservices.com/media/49883/montana%20executive%20director%20survey_executive%20summary.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. 
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We are now in the process of conducting further investigations by thoroughly interviewing executive directors.  If you are interested in having a more integral part in the research, <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TJTV5XW" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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<p>ALPS Foundation Services has preliminarily analyzed the survey
conducted in April on the current state of nonprofit executive
directors in Montana.&nbsp; The research generated many interesting
results. Take a look at our preliminary findings <a
href="/media/49883/montana executive director survey_executive summary.pdf"
 target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>We are now in the process of conducting further investigations
by thoroughly interviewing executive directors.&nbsp; If you are
interested in having a more integral part in the research, <a
href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TJTV5XW" target="_blank"
title="Nonprofit Dir. Survey">click here</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Montana Nonprofit Director Survey Update</title><link>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/montana-nonprofit-director-survey-update.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jlarance</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/montana-nonprofit-director-survey-update.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The Montana Nonprofit Director Survey has closed and is now being analyzed.  Thank you to all  who provided your critical feedback.  Check back at the end of June to see the results!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>The Montana Nonprofit Director Survey has closed and is now
being analyzed.&nbsp; Thank you to all&nbsp; who provided your
critical feedback.&nbsp; Check back at the end of June to see the
results!</p>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Montana Nonprofit Director Survey</title><link>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/montana-nonprofit-director-survey.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jlarance</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/montana-nonprofit-director-survey.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ ALPS Foundation Services and UM Communication students are conducting a first-of-its kind survey of Montana Nonprofit Directors in the areas of governance, support, communication, employee satisfaction, and resources.  The final report will highlight common problems face by nonprofits in rural and urban Montana, enabling nonprofits to build their organizational plan with real knowledge of issues faced by member organizations on a day-to-day basis.

Click through for a link to the survey and further information.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>ALPS Foundation Services and UM Communication students are
conducting a first-of-its kind survey of Montana Nonprofit
Directors in the areas of governance, support, communication,
employee satisfaction, and resources.&nbsp; The final report will
highlight common problems face by nonprofits in rural and urban
Montana, enabling nonprofits to build their organizational plan
with real knowledge of issues faced by member organizations on a
day-to-day basis.</p>

<p>Here is a link to the survey:&nbsp; <a
href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MHLHKZ2"
title="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MHLHKZ2">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MHLHKZ2</a></p>

<p>Results of this study will be posted in June at: <a
href="http://www.foundationservices.com/">www.foundationservices.com</a></p>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NCBF-ALPS Foundation Services Award</title><link>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/ncbf-alps-foundation-services-award.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jlarance</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/ncbf-alps-foundation-services-award.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The NCBF-ALPS Foundation Services Award for Innovations in Fundraising has been established to honor excellence in state and local bar foundation fundraising.  Click through to find out more.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>The NCBF-ALPS Award for Innovations in Fundraising, established
in 2008, honors excellence in state and local bar foundation
fundraising. Innovative fundraising techniques, from training board
members to creating original programs, are important to successful
fundraising. Recognition of these efforts benefits all NCBF members
by providing information on programs that work and can be
replicated by other bar foundations.</p>

<p><a href="http://208.112.103.24/about_us/index.cfm?action=awards"
target="_blank">open the awards page »</a></p>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Complete Guide to Bar Foundations</title><link>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/the-complete-guide-to-bar-foundations.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jlarance</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.foundationservices.com/current-news/the-complete-guide-to-bar-foundations.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ ALPS Foundation Services wrote the authoritative resource manual for bar foundation leaders nationwide:"The Complete Guide to Bar Foundations," written by ALPS Vice President and Foundation Services consultant Chris Newbold. Click through to find out more.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>ALPS Foundation Services wrote the authoritative resource manual
for bar foundation leaders nationwide: "The Complete Guide to Bar
Foundations," written by ALPS Vice President and Foundation
Services consultant Chris Newbold.</p>

<p>The Complete Guide to Bar Foundations is a free member benefit
to all NCBF members. The guide contains sound advice and
information along with sample policies that you can adapt to fit
your foundation's needs.</p>

<p><a href="/resources.aspx" title="Resources">see more resources
and publications »</a></p>

<p><a href="http://208.112.103.24/" target="_blank">visit the NCBF
website</a> <a href="http://208.112.103.24/"
target="_blank">»</a></p>
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