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Deadline Extended for Strengthening Partners Initiative
August 18, 2006
The Mayor's Office of Partnerships and Grants Development (OPGD) will accept applications for its 2006-2007 Strengthening Partners Initiative (SPI) training program through Friday, September 1, 2006.
SPI is a free training opportunity for emerging nonprofit and faith-based organizations. The one-year program is designed to help nonprofit professionals move their organizations to the next level of operations and service delivery.
According to a recent national study of nonprofit executive leaders—Daring to Lead 2006—executive directors are concerned with organizational sustainability and are seeking new skills and strategies through capacity-building training and other professional development. The SPI program provides this much needed and desired professional development. "Through this initiative, OPGD is supporting the Mayor's goal of expanding opportunity for all District residents and strengthening the organizational leadership and management capacity of local nonprofit officials," said OPGD director Lafayette Barnes.
Executive directors (or equivalent positions) from organizations providing direct services to District residents may apply if several conditions are met. The organization must: be incorporated in DC; have 501(c)(3) status from the IRS; have an annual budget under $500,000; strive for professional and organizational growth; and have a strong commitment to complete the 12-month program and attendance requirements.
Again, the new deadline for applications is September 1 at 5 pm. For further information, contact OPGD at (202) 727-8900.
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