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Capital Region Performing Arts Touring Grant- Maryland State Arts Council
Deadline: May 16, 2008 for performances that occur between June 1, 2008-June 30, 2009.
MSAC, in cooperation with the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), is pleased to announce the pilot phase of the Capital Region Performing Arts Touring Program. This grant program was created to promote artistic exchanges between Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Both MSAC and DCCAH have created a roster featuring performing artists from their respective jurisdictions to participate in the first phase of the new initiative.
Maryland nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are invited to apply for funding to help defray costs associated with presenting participating performing artists at venues in Maryland. Participating artists must be based in the District of Columbia and appear on the DCCAH Artist Roster.
DCCAH will provide funding to DC nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements to present Maryland-based performing artists at venues in the District of Columbia. For information about the DCCAH application, go to www.dcarts.dc.gov or contact Charles Barzon at 202.724.5613 or charles.barzon@dc.gov. Or contact Sharon Blake, Program Director at sblake@msac.org or click here.

New Releases Choreographers Showcase
May 16 from 5-9pm (16 slots)
May 17 from 6-10pm (16 slots)
Dance Place's annual adjudicated showcase features new works by established and emerging choreographers from throughout the region.
Additional Information: Work must be completed and performance ready (including costumes and sound); Maximum length for each piece is 12 minutes; Audition slots are 15 minutes each
Artists must bring to the audition: Technical requirements or special needs, music CD or cassette tape (if applicable), a data CD with biography of choreographer and performer(s), photo images, written description of work and program information including music credits, costume credits, etc.
Performance Dates:
July 19 at 8pm
July 20 at 7pm
All performers MUST be available for both performance dates AND tech/dress on July 18. Call 202-269-1600 to reserve an audition time.

Creative Ways to Reduce Costs
NEW DATE! July 23 from 9:30–11:30am
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Faculty: Lynda S. Ramirez-Blust, LSRB Consulting LLC
You’ve developed a budget but there’s not enough revenue to cover the expenses. You want to accumulate operating reserves or longer-term reserves. You want to improve the percentage of revenue used for program. These are just a few of the reasons you might be looking for ways to reduce costs and ultimately improve the financial health of your organizations. Join us to learn creative ways to reduce your variable costs and make fixed costs more variable.
Registration Fee: Member Rate $49, Nonprofit Rate $69, All Others $79, Onsite Registration $99; click here to register online.

Springfield Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Springfield Connection, call 703-917-6459 or click here. To contact the editor, Mike O'Connell, click here.

The Washington Post's City Guide
To submit a listing to The Washington Post's City Guide, follow these guidelines:
These guidelines apply only for submitting listings to City Guide on washingtonpost.com.
Listing submissions for the City Guide must include:
For businesses
- Name
- Street address, city, state and ZIP code
- Public phone number (If available, official Web site is helpful)
- Description of the business
- Phone number for our staff to call for more information

For events:
- Name
- Location, with complete street address including ZIP code
- Dates and times
- Price(s)
- A detailed description of the event
- Phone number for the public to call for more information
- Phone number for our staff to call for more information

To submit a listing, you may:
- E-mail to events@washingtonpost.com
- Fax to 703/469-2995
If you send a fax, please add a cover sheet addressed to Calendar Events.
Mail to Calendar Events, washingtonpost.com, 1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA, 22201

The City Guide is a guide to the best entertainment offerings of the Washington area, and does not include every listing that is submitted. City Guide staff will prioritize and evaluate listing submissions based on our editorial mission. For events, it is best to send information at least three weeks in advance.

The Washington Times
At this time The Washington Times does not accept press releases by e-mail. Please mail all correspondence to the appropriate editor or department at the following address:
The Washington Times
3600 New York Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
 Or you may fax your releases to the appropriate department's fax number, which can be found on our staff directory. Please be advised that press releases received via e-mail will not reach their intended recipient.

The InTowner Newspaper
The editor of The InTowner welcomes the receipt of information about community happenings, such as church-sponsored events, neighborhood and block association activities, public meetings dealing with neighborhood issues, and other events of a non-commercial nature. These may be emailed to us at newsroom@intowner.com, or sent by regular mail to The InTowner Newspaper, 1730-B Corcoran Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009. (202) 234-1717. Press releases sent via fax will not be accepted.
Because we are a neighborhood newspaper and not a city-wide or regional publication, we restrict our reporting to that about news and activities occurring within the specific neighborhoods we serve: Adams Morgan; Mt. Pleasant; Columbia Heights; Dupont, Scott, Thomas & Logan Circles; Mt. Vernon Square/Pennsylvania Quarter; Shaw; U Street.
Publication is always the second Friday of the month and deadline for submission is always the first Friday, although every effort is made to include later-received submissions on a space available basis. Notices of selected events received following publication may be included during the ensuing current issue; again, on a space basis.
Special Note: Emails received bearing no substantive entry in the Subject field will not be downloaded for reasons of virus protection security. Neither will we open anonymous Postal Service-received mail. Only envelopes from government agencies, recognized civic groups and other organizations, or mail from individuals in envelopes bearing verifiable return addresses that include sender's full name will be opened; any other postal or hand-delivered mail will be either returned to sender or destroyed.

Google for Non-Profits
You are changing the world. We want to help. Learn how to use free Google tools to promote your work, raise money, and operate more efficiently.

Dance Magazine Performance Calendar
If you would like to be included in our online Performance Calendar listing, please go to calendar.dancemedia.com and click on "Submit an Event." You can list your event as a professional performance, lecture/panel, student performance, special event, or workshop, and type in a description of the event. It's free, and is seen by readers of Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, and Pointe. 

VolunteerMatch.Org
As the largest online network of participating nonprofits, VolunteerMatch attracts thousands of volunteers every day. When volunteers see your listing, they simply click on it to connect with your organization and get involved. VolunteerMatch also has a variety of services to make it easy for you to recruit volunteers, manage existing volunteers, and promote your organization. Only tax-exempt organizations may use the site. During registration, you will be asked to submit your organization's Employer Identification Number to ensure you are tax-exempt.

Idealist.org
Post volunteer opportunities on Idealist.org. You must register in order to post, and registration and volunteer posting is free. This site also contains a wealth of resource information for volunteer managers, nonprofit managers and others. 

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - Teacher Mini-Grant Program
Deadline: June 13 by 7pm
The purpose of the Teacher Mini-Grant program is to encourage creative arts education projects in DC Public Schools (DCPS) and Public Charter Schools (DCPCS) and to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies to support DCPS Arts Content Standards. This grant is available to arts teachers (visual arts, music, dance, creative writing and theater), grades pre-K-12, in DCPS and DCPCS. Funds may not be used to augment teacher salaries during the normal school day.
For more information please click here.

Washington Life Magazine
To submit event listings to Washington Life Magazine click here. To contact Washington Life Magazine call (202)745-9788.

Washington Family Magazine
To submit calendar listings to Washington Family Magazine click here. To contact Washington Family Magazine call 703-318-1385.

The Latino Culture Project Grants
Mid-America Arts Alliance values the opportunity to bring artists and audiences together. The Latino Culture Project seeks to help presenters find connection points to Latino populations in their communities and educate their existing audiences about Latino culture.
We strongly encourage presenters to work with their Latino and Latino-American communities in order to make the programs even more meaningful for their local and regional audiences. The Mid-America Regional Touring Program artist registry is a great resource to locate eligible artists. From classically trained pianists to poets, the registry contains diverse and affordable programmatic options.
Application and guidelines are available online; applications accepted beginning March 1, 2008.

Director of Finance and Operations- Fulltime Position Opening
Joy of Motion Dance Center seeks individual will be responsible for all operations of the organization, including financial management, information systems and processes, human resources and risk management, and facilities management.  Individual will provide financial management and oversight and will manage, develop, supervise the accounting and budgeting functions including internal and external financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.  The incumbent will apprise internal management, external partners and Board of Directors of financial position, risks and opportunities; develop, update and implement policies and procedures as they relate to finance and operations; and coordinate and assist in all audits and tax filings. Incumbent will directly and indirectly oversee all aspects of budgetary development and compliance throughout the organization. Incumbent will provide leadership in information technology and ensure efficient use of organizational systems, clear data standards, updated SOP's and routine data maintenance.  Incumbent will oversee additional operational responsibilities including but not limited to human resources and risk management, licensing, facilities management, lease and rental negotiations as well as services and will oversee office administrations including telecommunications, equipment purchase and repair and vendor relationships.
Education/Experience:BS/BA degree in accounting, finance or related area
5 to 10 years progressive experience in similar nonprofit arts organization
MBA/CPA/CMA preferred; advanced degree in nonprofit management a plus.
Knowledge of:Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; grant and contract management; lease negotiations; facilities management; human resources; internal control procedures.  Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
Skill at: Must meet deadlines and have strong management and inter-personal skills.  Must have ability to analyze and interpret financial data, ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues and develop appropriate solutions, expertise with nonprofit organizational accounting, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to develop own plans and work unsupervised, ability to contribute to company on non-financial issues.  Ability and desire to work in a dynamic nonprofit arts environment.
Benefits: Competitive health insurance, vacation and retirement plan, free dance classes
Salary:  Commensurate with skill and experience
How to apply: Please submit a letter of interest, salary requirements and three professional references to:  Douglas Yeuell, Executive/Artistic Director, Joy of Motion Dance Center, 2201 Wisconsin Ave. , NW, Suite C130, Washington , D.C. 20007
Fax: 202/333-4559 or Email: dyeuell@joyofmotion.org

Alexandria Commission for the Arts-Governor's Awards for the Arts 2008
Deadline: May 15
Nominations are now being sought for the Governor’s Awards for the Arts 2008 which will be presented by Governor Timothy M. Kaine in September. The Awards, which have been presented only three times in Virginia, recognize outstanding lifetime achievement by Virginia artists, arts organization and those who support and encourage the arts. For more information visit Alexandria Commision for the Arts.

Reston Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Reston Connection, call 703-917-6449 or click here. To Contact the editor, Steve Mauren, click here.

Joy of Motion Dance Center Youth Company Auditions
May 17-June 1
Joy of Motion Dance  Center
Joy of Motion Dance Center is excited to open auditions for their youth companies for the 2008/09 school year. Make lasting friendships, refine your dance technique, and discover the performing in you! JOMDC currently has seven youth companies in hip hop, tap, jazz, and belly dance.
Urban Impact Auditions (9-12th grade hip hop company) Director: Nikki Gambhir
May 17 from 2:30-4pm  at JODMC Bethesda
RhythmiX (5-8th grade hip hop company) Director: Esperonto Bean
May 31 from 4:30-5:30 pm at Atlas Performing Arts Center
Soles of Steel (6th-12th grade tap company) Director: Vikki Weinberger
June 1 from 4-5 pm at JOMDC Friendship Heights

Princess Grace Foundation
The 2008 Dance, Choreography, Theater and Playwriting grant applications are now available on-line at www.pgfusa.com. The deadline for applications varies from the end of April to mid-May 2008 for a funding cycle between September 2008 to August 2009.

Joy of Motion Dance Center's Youth Dance Ensemble Auditions
Joy of Motion Dance Center- Bethesda
May 31
3-5th grade 1:45-2:45 pm
6-8th grade 3-4 pm
9-12th grade 4:30-6:30 pm
Director: Helen Hayes
Joy of Motion Dance Center’s award-winning Youth Dance Ensemble (YDE) is currently auditioning for the 2008/09 school year. YDE is a performing company and preparatory program that offers an exceptional artistic and educational experience for the young dancer. The program is a diverse learning and performance experience unmatched in the greater D.C. area that consists of a Junior and a Senior Ensemble for dance students in the 9th-12th grades and an Ensemble Preparatory Program for young dancers in the 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th grades, and the 6th-8th grades.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:Merit Scholarships & Tuition Assistance available!
Dance is for Everyone Scholarships are for students taking dance classes or who are enrolled in a Joy of Motion Dance Center youth company. For more information contact: youthdanceensemble@joyofmotion.org

Karen Reedy Dance Audition
May 17 at 3pm (sign in begins @ 2:30)
The John F. Kennedy Center, Rehearsal Room 7
Arlington based Karen Reedy Dance is seeking dancers for upcoming projects, including performances at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and Dance Place. Professional dancers should be proficient in modern and ballet techniques. Rehearsals will take place in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia beginning in late May and pay is based on an hourly rate. In order to reserve a place in the audition or for more information, please email info@reedydance.com or call (571) 312-5932.

Advertise in Dance/MetroDC's Weekly Performance Emails
Dance/Metro DC Performance Email Ad Specs
1. Ads are $35 per week. Discounts are available for multi-week runs: $65 for 2 weeks, $95 for 3 weeks, $125 for 4 weeks. Call for rates for 5 weeks or more.
2. Ad content must be related to the field of dance.
3. Ads are due via email no later than noon the Friday before the Monday when you wish your ad to appear.
4. Ads should be submitted as one of the following: JPEG or TIFF
5. Your submission should include an image with a resolution of 72 dpi and be 200 pixels wide x 300 pixels high.  You can include up to 60 words of text.  Dance/MetroDC reserves the right to reject any ad and edit text that is unsuitable for wide distribution.
6. Payment must be received no later than the Friday before the Monday when you wish your ad to appear.

Payment Methods
1. By check: please make check payable to Dance/USA and mail or bring the check to the Dance/MetroDC office located at 1111 16th St. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036. Please make sure to mail the check in time to get it to the Dance/MetroDC office by the Friday before the Monday when you wish your ad to run. We are unable to run ads that are not paid in advance.
2. By credit card: call the Dance/MetroDC office at 202-778-1190 to make a credit card payment.

For more information, email info@dancemetrodc.org or call 202-778-1190.

Individual Artist Awards-Maryland State Arts Council
Deadline: July
The Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards are grants awarded to Maryland artists through an anonymous, competitive process to encourage and sustain their pursuit of artistic excellence.
The MSAC Individual Artist Awards Program is administered by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. IAA applications will no longer be printed and mailed to you, you must read or download them from the Internet. All Individual Artist Award applicants now have the option to use eGRANT, an electronic grant application that allows you to submit your application via the Internet. Competition deadlines and categories offered each year are subject to change. For FY2009 Dance:Choreography. For information on the application and workshops, contact Joanna Raczynska at the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation at joanna@midatlanticarts.org or call 410-539-6656, ext. 101. TTY Maryland Relay at 711. Or click here for more information.

Creative Industries Reports for all 7,400 Legislative Districts
Do you know how many arts-related businesses are located in your state legislative district? We have the answer, and so can you. Visit the website to download the Creative Industries State Legislative District Reports. Each three-page report contains a color map of the district, a table listing the number of Creative Industries businesses and employees in the district, and a table summarizing the percentage of change from 2004 to 2006 in Creative Industries businesses and employees. The reports are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day and are free of charge. For more information contact Research Coordinator Eulynn Shiu at eshiu@artsusa.org or 202.371.2830.
www.AmericansForTheArts.org/CreativeIndustries/StateLegislativeDistricts

Bank of America: Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
On-line Application & Nomination Deadline: June 27
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America’s signature philanthropic program, recognizes, nurtures, and rewards nonprofit organizations and individuals working to improve their communities. The focus is on areas such as education, community development, arts and culture, and health and human services. The Initiative’s Neighborhood Builders category provides grants to two nonprofit organizations in each of the Bank’s 45 markets. The Local Heroes category provides grants to nonprofit organizations selected by each of five recognized individuals in the targeted markets.
Guidelines for both categories are available on the Bank of America website.

Prince George's Suite Magazine
To submit calendar listings to Prince George's Suite Magazine, email events@pgsuite.com. Please submit calendar listings at least 2 weeks prior to the event. To submit press releases, email editor@pgsuite.com or mail to Editor, Prince George's Suite, P.O. Box 1066 Oxen Hill, MD 20750. Letters should include photo/art approach but should not be more than a single page.

Danceintime
A Latin/Salsa dance company is expanding their dance performance teams. Dancers interested in auditioning for a spot on the teams can contact director Barbara Bernstein, about auditions 301-980-6043.  To see the type of work the group does, check out the videos on their website at www.DanceInTime.com.

Development Intern
Deadline: May 31
Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC) is currently seeking a Development Intern for Spring and Summer 2008 for 15-20 hours a week. JOMDC is a nonprofit dance education organization offering dance classes to adults and children 7 days a week in the Washington, DC area. Since 1976, JOMDC has earned a reputation for excellence in dance education, diversity of programming, and community service. As the largest dance center in the region, JOMDC believes that “Dance is for Everyone”.
Qualifications:  Undergraduate student, college graduate, or graduate student.
Requirements: Internet and database skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and detail-oriented. Experience or interest in working in a performing arts or nonprofit setting is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Inter net is required.
Responsibilities Include: Assist the Director of Development with grant preparation; prepare correspondence with individual donors; update databases relating to individual donors; research grant opportunities; and prepare information for brochures and other communication materials.
Internships are not paid; however interns may take advantage of unlimited free dance classes at all JOMDC studio locations.
All interested applicants should email or fax a cover letter and resume to:
Polly Thibodeau, Director of Development
Joy of Motion Dance Center
2201 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite C130
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-6801 x13
202-333-4559 (Fax)
pthibodeau@joyofmotion.org

Metro Weekly
To submit press releases to Metro Weekly email the editor at editor@metroweekly.com. To contact Metro Weekly, call (202) 638-6830.

Vienna/Oakton Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Vienna/Oakton Connection, call 703-917-6449 or click here. To contact the editor, Steve Mauren, click here.

Falls Church News Press
To submit press releases to the Falls Church News Press, call 703-532-3267 or click here.

Project Support Grants(FY2009 cycle)- The Arts Council of Fairfax County
Deadline: June 16
The Arts Council of Fairfax County offers Project Support grants that are non-recurring grants used to support arts organizations in providing activities that engage new audiences in the arts and contribute to the vibrancy and quality of life in Fairfax County. These grants will not fund operating expenses.
For more information and to download an Application click here.

Organizational Grant - Prince George's Arts Council
Deadlines: June 20 and November 14 by 5pm
The Prince George's Arts Council is a major funder of the arts for Prince George's County, Maryland. Each year it provides grants to arts organizations, along with grants for individual artists, or groups of artists. Grants are always made with the objective of promoting artistic excellence and innovation.
Grant Catagories include: Organizational Development, Community Arts Education, Production/Presentation, and Arts in the Community
Note: PGAC does Not fund projects sllated for summer 2008. PGAC does Not fund more than 50% of project costs unless total requested is $1000 or less.  All catagories require a 1:1 match in actual dollars. In-kind contributions do not count toward the match.
For more information and application please click here.

Individual Grant - Prince George's Arts Council
Deadlines: June 20 and November 14 by 5pm
The Prince George's Arts Council is a major funder of the arts for Prince George's County, Maryland. Each year it provides grants to arts organizations, along with grants for individual artists, or groups of artists. Grants are always made with the objective of promoting artistic excellence and innovation.
Grant Catagories include: Production/Presentation, Professional Development and Work in Progress
Note: PGAC does Not fund projects sllated for summer 2008. PGAC does Not fund more than 50% of project costs unless total requested is $1000 or less.  
For more information and application please click here.

Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations
The Maryland Nonprofit Association assists nonprofits to obtain the professional services and technical assistance they need to operate effectively. The consultant databank is a collection of services and product for use by nonprofit organizations. Services include resource development. For more information, call (301) 565-0505.

Foster's Community Grants
Online applications accepted April 7 to May 23.
Foster's Community Grants, a program of the Foster's Group, a global company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, provides support to nonprofit organizations in the United States, Canada, and Australia for community-building projects. Grants are provided in the following focus areas: wellness, including both physical and mental health; culture, including artistic, sporting, and educational activities; and the environment, including all aspects of the natural environment. For more information visit the Foster's Community Grant website.

Arts Management Workshop-Using Research to Your Advantage, Arts & Economic Prosperity III & Creative Industries
Thursday, May 15 from 9:30am-12pm
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Last year, two great research tools, tailored to our regions arts and culture community were updated and reintroduced: Arts & Economic Prosperity III and Creative Industries. These studies provide the facts arts marketing and development professionals need when making the case for arts to do donors, sponsors, and partners. Join Randy Cohen, VP of Policy & Research at Americans for the Arts, for this lively session as he focuses on these studies as they relate to our region and our individual jurisdictions.
Presenter: Randy Cohen, VP of Policy & Research, Americans for the Arts
Registration Required. Includes continental breakfast provided by Geppetto Catering; $25.00 CAGW Member, $35.00 Non-member. Click here to register online

Equipping Board Members to be Effective Fundraisers
May 29 from 9:30–11:30am
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Faculty: Beth Blanchard Schaffer
This workshop will provide tools for assessing and strengthening the ability of your organization’s volunteer leadership to do effective fundraising. From your organization’s initial contact with a prospective board member to the last major gift solicitation that he or she makes on your behalf, there are steps you both can take to bring greater impact – if not joy – to your development program. As a staff leader or board member, bring your  challenges and success stories to this highly interactive session.
Registration Fee: Member Rate $49, Nonprofit Rate $69, All Others $79, Onsite Registration $99; click here to register online.

Free Industrial-Strength Web Hosting, Web Design, and much more!
Grassroots.org's free web-hosting program helps nonprofit organizations in the US and Canada achieve online success, without breaking the bank. The result? More connected communities & more effective organizations. And the increased savings means more money in the hands of the grassroots organizations dedicated to making positive change in the world. Qualified, non-religious organizations are eligible for Grassroots's many a la carte services, including:

Click here for more information.

Times Community Newspapers
To submit calendar listings and press releases to the Times Community Newspapers (reaching Fairfax County), call 571-323-6236 or click here.

The National Endowment for the Arts-Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track
Deadline: June 2
The Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants category offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations -- those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Age alone (e.g., youth, seniors) does not qualify a group as underserved; at least one of the underserved characteristics noted here also must be present. This category, as an essential component of the Arts Endowment's goal of providing wide access to artistic excellence, supports local projects that can have significant effects within communities. Grants are available for professional arts programming and for projects that emphasize the potential of the arts in community development.
For more information click here.

Applications for The Arts Show & Tell Now Being Accepted
Deadline: Ongoing
The Arts Show & Tell is a half hour program airing on community television stations throughout the Washington region that showcases CAGW member organizations. An Arts Show & Tell segment is twelve minutes long and designed to inform the audience about the organization’s mission, be it performance, education or exhibit based. In each segment, 70% of the air time is used for actual showcasing of the art form, with the remaining 30% used for narrative. Two segments are bridged together to form one program, which is then aired on community television networks throughout the region.  CAGW members in good standing are eligible to apply for a segment. Applications are being taken for segments being shot in March, April, June and July. More information can be found here. The application can be downloaded here. For questions, call Eileen Rappoport at 202.638.2406 x24.  

Bourgeon
Who is making dance in Washington?
What are local choreographers working on?
What teacher is focused on classical technique?
Where can I learn release technique?
How does being a woman affect my chances as a choreographer?
How can I become better at working with lighting designers and costume designers?
How is the internet impacting dance marketing?
To learn about the local scene, check out Bourgeon. Bourgeon is a dance magazine that focuses on coverage of art in Washington, D.C. Regular features include: local work, local history, on teaching, and on production. Bourgeon is a log of the local community, and a digest of issues in the arts. To learn more, visit www.dayeight.org.

Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill/Clifton Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill/Clifton Connection newspapers, call 703-917-6459 or click here. To contact the editor, Mike O'Connell, click here.

Dance Instructor Needed: Actively Teaching Classes, 1950s Style
Betsy Royall Casting, C.S.A. is in need of 2 dance teachers and students for 2 different scenes in, "My One and Only". There will be approximately 10 couples dancing at the Copa and 10 couples at the Golden Mirror. This is a 1950s period movie.
If you fit the above description please email betsy@betsycasting.com

Summer Camp Dance Instructors Needed
Deadline: May 23
Funky Upbeat Dance Studio in Lanham, MD is in search of summer camp dance instructors to teach ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop to beginner/intermediate students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am- 3:30pm. Camp starts Tuesday, June 10, 2008 thru Friday, August 22, 2008. Dance classes begin Thursday,June 12, 2008. Competitive Salary.
Resume can be emailed to dancemakers1@aol.com or faxed to 301-731-4838

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - Folk & Traditional Arts Mini-Grant Program
Deadlines: July 30, December 10 and March 25 by 7pm
The Folk & Traditional Arts Mini-Grant (FTA) offers quick response small-scaled grants up to $1,000 to artists and arts organizations practicing or supporting folk traditions. The Folk Arts Program supports projects that are developed in close consultation and collaboration with the communities whose traditions are to be presented. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to use folklorists, ethnomusicologists, or other specialists for documentation, program development, interpretation of presentations, and program production. For more information please click here.

McLean Connection
To submit calendar listings to the McLean Connection, call 703-917-6449 or click here. To contact the editor, Steve Mauren, click here.

Mount Vernon Gazette
To submit calendar listings to the Mount Vernon Gazette, call 703-917-6407 or click here. To contact the editor, Mary Anne Weber, click here.

Potomac Almanac
To submit calendar listings to the Potomac Almanac, call 703-917-6457 or click here. To contact the editor, Alex Scofield, click here.

Artists and Scholars in the Community Grants- Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
DEADLINE – October 21 by 6 pm
Community-based organizations grants from in Montgomery County selects an artist/scholar from the Artists and Scholars Roster for Community Programs posted online at www.creativemoco.com (available in print form by calling 301-565-3805)  The organization and the artist/scholar apply together for a grant for a program sponsored by the organization.  Grants range from $250 to $1,500.  Program must serve underserved populations, including individuals who by virtue of their age, economic status, locale, physical ability or other characteristic have fewer opportunities to participate in arts/humanities programs available to the general community.  Please visit The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County for more information. 

The National Endowment for the ArtsLearning in the Arts for Children and Youth
Deadline: June 9
The National Endowment for the Arts is committed to providing leadership in arts education by inspiring all young Americans through rich arts experiences. A high quality education in the arts opens a critical gateway to a lifetime of appreciation and engagement. For two reasons, learning in the arts is an indispensable part of American education: 1) children celebrate and participate in their cultural inheritance, and 2) academic and social maturity follow directly from arts education experiences.
For more information click here.

DC Commision on the Arts and Humanities - UPSTART Grant Program
Deadline: June 18 by 7 pm
Small and mid-sized community-based nonprofit arts organizations in District of Columbia are eligible to apply.  This program provides funding, intensive leadership education and training to assist with core arts management and arts administration functions that include fundraising, marketing, information systems, organizational development, human resources and accounting/finance.  Organizations with annual budgets of $300,000 - $900,000 (Cohort A) may receive up to $100,000.  Organizations with annual budgets of $100,000 - $299,00 (Cohort B) may receive up to $30,000.  There is no matching requirement unless the project includes a cash reserve.  Workshop attendance is required in order to be eligible to apply. Workshops:Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the DC Commission on the Arts, 12-1:30 pm, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at the DC Commission on the Arts, 6-7:30 pm.  For more information, please email Lionell Thomas or call (202) 724-5613

DC Style Magazine
To submit event listings to DC Style Magazine click here. To contact the editor, Sarah Schaffer, click here.

Sun Newspapers of Alexandria
To submit a press release to the Sun Newspapers of Alexandria, call 703-548-1089 or click here.

The Prince George's Post
To submit press releases to The Prince George's Post, email pgpost@gmail.com,
fax 301.627.8147, or call 301.627.0900.

Great Falls Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Great Falls Connection, call 703-917-6449 or click here. To contact the editor, Steve Mauren, click here.

Loudoun Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Loudoun Connection, call 703-917-6454 or click here. To contact the editor, Jennifer Lesinski, click here.

Hill Rag, DC North, and East of the River
To submit press releases to Hill Rag, DC North or East of the River, send an email to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.

The Washington City Paper
The Washington City Paper prefers to get information two weeks in advance of the event date. The final deadline is noon on Monday for publication on Friday. Submit online by clicking here.

The Afro American Newspapers
To submit to The Afro American Newspapers, email DC editor Zenitha Prince at dceditor@afro.com.

The Washington Examiner
To submit calendar listings to The Washington Examiner, click here.
To submit press releases to The Washington Examier, click here.

Washington Hispanic
To submit press releases to Washington Hispanic email info@washingtonhispanic.com. To contact Washington Hispanic call (202) 667-8902.

Washington's Voz (English/Spanish newspaper)
To submit press releases to Washington's Voz email the editor, Rafael Semidey, by clicking here.

On Tap Magazine
To submit calendar listings to On Tap Magazine you must register on the On Tap website (free) before you can submit a listing.

Washingtonian Magazine
To submit an event listing to Washingtonian Magazine click here. You may also contact arts editor Susan Davidson at s.davidson@starpower.net or (202) 296-3600 with information about upcoming performances and exhibits. The deadline is eight weeks before publication.

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - Grants-in-Aid to Organizations
Deadline: May 21 by 7pm
The Grants-in-Aid to Organizations Program offers general operating support to arts organizations in the District of Columbia. This program offers organizations financial assistance to help meet costs related to regular programming activities and administration. All organizations applying must have their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and DC tax-exempt certification at least one year prior to the application date. For more information please click here.

Residency in the Flashpoint Incubator Program
Cultural Development Corporation is currently accepting applications to the Flashpoint arts incubator. Resident Organization space is available starting September 1, 2007. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The arts incubator residency program at Flashpoint is designed to assist small, emerging organizations and businesses develop the administrative infrastructure and financial capacity necessary to transition to more permanent facilities. Resident organizations housed at Flashpoint have access to state-of-the-art facilities and greater visibility in downtown. The residency program encourages professionalism among emerging artists and arts administrators. Residents grow their businesses in a collaborative office space with access to shared office equipment and administrative services.
Flashpoint’s resident organizations have access to technical assistance in key management areas such as administration, fundraising, finance, marketing, and board development. In addition, resident organizations have priority access to onsite rental venues, including a 900 square foot contemporary art gallery, a flexible 75-seat theatre lab, and a dance/rehearsal studio.
For information, email Sarah Coleman or call 202.315.1306.

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - East of the River Arts Initiative
Deadline: June 11 by 7pm
The East of the River Arts Initiative (EOR) focuses on arts activities east of the Anacostia River. The program strengthens organizational structures, develops audiences, and increases arts presentations east of the river. To be eligible, an organization's operating facility must be east of the Anacostia River (Wards 7 and 8) in the District of Columbia. The organization also must have federal (IRS) and District tax-exempt status by the application date, and a representative must attend one of the required workshops. For more information please click here.

Alexandria Library Joins Foundation Center to Help Local Grantseekers
Nonprofit organizations and other grantseekers in Alexandria looking for funding sources now have access to a valuable new collection of resources through Alexandria Library, which has become a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center. Cooperating Collections provide under-resourced and underserved populations in need of vital information and training with tools they can use to become successful grant seekers. Cooperating Collections offer free access to the Center's detailed information on grantmakers and how to apply for grants.
The Foundation Center's core collection includes The Foundation Directory Online, profiling more than 91,000 grantmakers in the United States; Foundation Grants to Individuals Online; print directories; and proposal writing guides. All four Alexandria Library branches have access to the two databases through their catalog computers. The complete Cooperating Collection of print and electronic resources is held at the Barrett Library, located at 717 Queen St.
 The Foundation Center, established in 1956, is the nation's leading authority on organized philanthropy, serving grantseekers, grantmaking organizations, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the public. For more information about Foundation Center resources, visit Barrett Library or visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us

ARTvantage Grants-The Maryland State Arts Council
Deadline: January 8 Application will be available late in September 2008. MSAC will offer several workshops prior to the deadline.
The Maryland State Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America Program, is pleased to offer the ARTvantage Grant Program. Grant applications must be submitted via eGRANT.
The goals of the ARTvantage program are to:Foster and support the creativity of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations; Engage with communities and explore ways to innovatively serve them; Expand arts participation
Successful applications will effectively and persuasively address one or more of these purposes:Enable arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify their audiences; Extend the arts to underserved populations - those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability; Emphasize the potential of the arts to help strengthen communities. Contact Shirley Howard, Program Director, for more details,at showard@msac.org or 410-767-6542 or click here.

Herndon Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Herndon Connection, call 703-917-6449 or click here. To contact the editor, Steve Mauren, click here.

Burke Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Burke Connection call 703-917-6459 or click here. To contact the editor, Mike O'Connell, click here.

Centre View
To submit calendar listings to Centre View call 703-917-6434 or click here. To contact the editor, Steve Hibbard, click here.

Fairfax Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Fairfax Connection call 703-917-6459 or click here. To contact the editor, Mike O'Connell, click here.

Stay Exempt
The Internal Revenue Service has launched Stay Exempt (www.stayexempt.org) a new website providing tools and training on relevant topics for 501(c)(3) organizations. Included are tutorials on how to classify an organization as a public charity, determine unrelated business income, and file IRS Form 990. The site is a valuable tool for you and your members.

Graham Teacher Needed
Deadline: May 15
Contemporary Dance Academy is in need of a dance instructor with a strong background in Graham technique for a Contemporary Summer Intensive in August. Includes teaching two intermediate/advanced workshops and one children's workshop August 11 and 12. Please submit resumes and bios to info@cdaofmd.org. For more information about the program, please visit www1.contemporarydanceacademy.org

The Target Local Store Grants
Deadline: May 31
The Target Local Store Grants support nonprofit organizations in the communities throughout the country where the company's stores are located. The Target grant program focuses on three areas: Arts, Early Childhood Reading, and Family Violence Prevention. Arts grants are awarded to programs that bring the arts to schools or make the arts accessible to children and families, such as school touring programs or field trips to the theater or symphony. Early Childhood Reading grants support programs that foster a love of reading and encourage children, from birth through age 9, to read together with their families, such as weekend book clubs and after-school reading programs. Family Violence Prevention grants support programs that strengthen families and communities by keeping them safe, such as parenting classes and family counseling.

Hear Best Practices in Nonprofit Management
Wednesday, May 21 from 2-6pm
The Washington Post
1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Winning Ideas from The 2008 Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. Join us for the culmination of The 2008 Wash¬ington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, a project of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.  The afternoon begins with the popular “Best Practices Work¬shop.”  This is your opportunity to learn the many ideas that make three area organizations “excellent” in this year’s competition. Organizations presenting their “Best Practices” will include: MVLE, Inc., Urban Alliance, Washington Tennis and Education Foundation
Cost: Free, Photo I.D. may be required at the door. Space is limited. Questions?  Contact the  Center for Nonprofit Advancement at 202-457-0540 or at info@nonprofitadvancement.org

University of Maryland's Diamondback Newspaper
To submit press releases to The University of Maryland's Diamondback student newspapers, email Diversions Editor, Rudi Greenberg, at diversions@dbk.umd.edu. You may also email Editor in chief, Roxana Hadadi, at rhadadi@umd.edu. To contact the newsroom, call 301-314-8200.

Organizational Development Grants(FY2009 cycle)-The Arts Council of Fairfax County
Deadline: June 2
The Arts Council of Fairfax County offers Organizational Development grants that fund the business aspect of the arts for arts organizations. Possible projects include staff training and organizational capacity building including financial management, board development, and strategic planning.
For more information and to download an Application click here.

Arts in Communities Grant (AIC)- Maryland State Arts Council
Deadlines: July 9, September 17, January 21
The Arts in Communities Program was created to extend MSAC funding to a broader range of organizations than are presently served, and to better reach underserved audiences. The program serves two kinds of organizations: 1) those for which Arts in Communities Grants provide an introduction to MSAC grants programs, and/or 2) community organizations planning specific arts events or projects.
Not-for-profit Maryland organizations may apply for support of arts activities that will take place in Maryland. Eligibility is limited to organizations that have not already been awarded MSAC funding for activities taking place in the same fiscal year. An organization may submit only one application per deadline and may receive only one Arts in Communities Grant per fiscal year. Quarterly deadlines apply.
For more information contact Shirley Howard at showard@msac.org or 410-767-6542.Or to apply using eGRANT or to get the required documents please click here.

Alexandria Gazette Packet
To submit calendar listings to the Alexandria Gazette Packet, call 703-917-6407 or click here. To contact the editor, Mary Anne Weber, click here.

Arlington Connection
To submit calendar listings to the Arlington Connection, call 703-917-6407 or click here. To contact the editor, Mary Anne Weber, click here.

Maryland's Gazette.net
To submit press releases, announcements, etc. to Gazette.net, Maryland community newspapers online, e-mail editor@gazette.net.

The Montgomery County Sentinel
To submit calendar listings to The Montgomery County Sentinel, email mcsentinel_calendar@hotmail.com. To submit press releases, email editor-mc@thesentinel.com. To contact the newsroom, call (301)838-0788.

Takoma Voice
To submit calendar listings to the Takoma Voice, email cal@takoma.com or fax (301)891-6747. To send press releases, email editor Eric Bond at bond@takoma.com. To be listed on the website's list of nonprofit organizations and to have your website linked to the entry, email web@takoma.com.

Alexandria Times
To submit press releases to the Alexandria Times, call 703-739-0001 or click here.

Loudoun Easterner
To submit calendar listings or press releases to the Loudoun Easterner, call 703-858-5300 or click here.

Herndon Observer
To submit press releases and calendar listings to the Herndon Observer, call 703-437-5886 or click here.

Call for Nominations: 2008 Montgomery County Executive’s Excellence in the Arts and Humanities Awards
Deadline: May 23
These awards pay tribute to individuals and organizations that have made a difference the County through the arts and humanities. These are the most prestigious honors conferred by the County on individual artists, organizations, and patrons of the arts and humanities. To make a nomination, please visit: http://www.creativemoco.com/

Burgundy Crescent Volunteers
Burgundy Crescent Volunteers is the source of LGBT volunteers for gay and gay-friendly non-profit organizations in DC, MD, and VA. BCV has over 3,100 members and has provided over 52,000 volunteer hours to the community. Click here to submit your volunteer opportunity. 

The Prince George's Sentinel
To submit calendar listings to The Prince George's Sentinel, email pgsentinel.calendar@gmail.com. To submit press releases, email editor-pg@thesentinel.com or fax (301)306-9596. To contact the newsroom, call (301)306-9500.

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - Small Projects Program
Deadlines: October 15, February 25, and April 8 by 7pm
The Small Projects Program (SPP) offers quick response grants of up to $2,000 to individual artists and arts organizations. The program seeks to make grant funds more accessible for small-scale arts projects with total budget that do not exceed $4,000. Projects may include but are not limited to:Art presentations, Assistance in fundraising, marketing and management, Documentation of artistic activities through photography, brochures, portfolios and demo tapes, Conferences, workshops or seminars that will enhance artistic and professional development . For more information please click here.

Single Volunteers of DC
Single Volunteers isn't your ordinary volunteer group. In addition to our goal of providing you with high-quality, hard-working volunteers we also wish to provide our volunteers with fun experiences where they will get to work closely with other Single Volunteers. As such, we do have some very specific guidelines that have to be met in order for us to accept your project request.
* You must need a minimum of 10 volunteers at one time. We cannot send fewer then 10 volunteers per shift.
* You must be in need of volunteers for group work, meaning that our volunteers will work together in groups of at least 3-4 people. We cannot, for example, do things like mentoring, shelving library books, being course marshalls at walking or running races, working in a "coat check" for a fund raiser, or doing work such as parking duty because these jobs need just one or two volunteers per station (e.g., one parking duty person directs cars to another parking duty person who is standing 20+ feet away). We can do things like working at race water stations where there may be 10 plus people per station, all working in the same area to pass out water. We can also do things like painting projects, hiking or biking trail clean-up, food preparation, festival setup & tear down and other events where there will be multiple volunteers painting in each area. If your work is not group work please do not submit a request.
* We cannot get you repeat volunteers, or the same set of volunteers on different days. Our organization provides "one time" volunteers only. If you are in need of multiple volunteers on multiple days we will work to get you volunteers each day that you need them, but we will not provide you with the same volunteers on an ongoing basis.
* We can send our volunteers to an orientation session only if that orientation immediately preceeds the event. If you need the volunteers to arrive a half-hour early for training please indicate the start time on the form below to include that earlier time. We cannot send volunteers to an orientation session that occurs days or weeks before the event.
* Please estimate your volunteer needs accurately. Too often organizations over-estimate their needs and we end up with far too many volunteers at the event. The volunteers are bored and have too little work to do and are not likely to volunteer again if this happens. Our volunteers work very hard and we typically have a very low rate of volunteer cancellations - there is no need for you to request more volunteers then you will truly need.
* We prefer volunteer projects that last no more then 5 hours. If you have a longer or even all-day event we may ask you to accept a few shifts of volunteers instead of using one group all day long. Please fill out the form with the event start and end times for all-day and we will contact you via email to setup shorter shifts and groups of volunteers.
* If you will be offering food, beverages, t-shirts or any other "perks" to the volunteers do let us know that.
* Although we try to accept all events our schedule sometimes does not allow for us to do this. If we cannot assist we'll let you know via email and, when possible, try to setup an alternate date when we can help.
Click here to request volunteers.

The National Endowment for the Arts-Access to Artistic Excellence
Deadlines: March 10 and August 11, 2008
Access to Artistic Excellence encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the country. While projects in this category may focus on just one of these areas, the Arts Endowment recognizes that many of the most effective projects encompass both artistic excellence and enhanced access. Support is available to organizations for projects that do one or more of the following:

The Arts Endowment is particularly interested in projects that extend the arts to underserved populations -- those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. This is achieved in part through the use of Challenge America: Reaching Every Community funds. Click here for more information.

DC Office of Partnerships and Grant Development
The DC Office of Partnerships and Grant Development webpage is rich with information, including how-to instructions for creating a non-profit, hiring a grant writer, writing a proposal, finding grants and more.

Servenet.org
Servenet.org maintains one of the most extensive volunteer opportunity databases in the world. Every day volunteers use servenet.org to find opportunities to address critical needs in their communities. Post your organizaton's volunteer opportunities and connect with millions of volunteer across the world. You must register to post.

Networkforgood.org
Recruiting volunteers at Networkforgood.org extends your reach to a larger audience, and technology can aid in automating tasks related to managing and even training volunteers. Online listing services are generally free. Simply list your volunteer opportunities, and individuals will be able to search and sign up for what appeals to them. Remember, not all volunteer opportunities need to be filled in-person. Virtual volunteers can fill jobs that don't require face-to-face tasks such as grant writers, researchers, and fundraising assistants who can share their work electronically. To get started, click here.

BoardnetUSA
BoardnetUSA is the unique website revolutionizing the way nonprofit boards and new leaders find each other. If you're looking for a new board member you can find him/her here.
*  Over 12,000 candidates and nonprofit boards are currently using boardnetUSA.
* 8 of 10 of users would recommend boardnetUSA to a friend for their board connecting needs.
* 88% of users would use boardnetUSA again.
* 90% of board members connected through boardnetUSA have made financial contributions to the nonprofit they joined.
* Over 85% of users feel boardnetUSA connected them with a board or candidate that they would not have otherwise encountered.

VolunteerSolutions.org
Volunteer Solutions is a volunteer matching application that helps connect individuals to volunteer opportunities in their community.  Volunteer Solutions gives your organization free, targeted web based volunteer recruitment. With Volunteer Solutions help your organization can:
* Gain access to the many people who search the web for volunteer opportunities
* List all of your volunteer opportunities in one database accessible to volunteers who share your interests
* Use powerful administrative tools to track the success of your web efforts and improve your marketing
* Reduce internal paperwork by registering volunteers directly online
* Add leading edge technology that the private sector enjoys to your existing web site
Click here to register.

Technology Products for Nonprofits at TechSoup Stock
At TechSoup Stock, hundreds of donated computer products are  available from partners such as Cisco, Intuit, Adobe, Symantec,  Microsoft, and more. New product donations from Microsoft: Office  2007, Windows Vista, Exchange Server 2007, Visio 2007, and more  new releases. Administrative fees are as low as 4% of retail  value, and no membership fee is required. Since 2002, over 50,000  nonprofits across the United States and Canada have accessed the  software and hardware products they need at TechSoup Stock. To request donated computer products for your organization, click here.

Washington City Paper
The Washington City Paper will allow you to recruit volunteers free of charge. To post a listing, click here. Under "Choose a Subsection" click "Volunteers." You may write two ads - one for the print version of the paper (35-word limit) and one for the online version (no word limit). Your ad will run for one week, but you may post week after week.

Greater DC Cares
Greater DC Cares offers free training and resources to nonprofits, including: volunteers, pro-bono consultants, board members, in-kind goods and services, training on topics such as volunteer management, project development for pro bono consultants, and the development of corporate partnerships. To become a part of Greater DC Cares’ network, you have to be a community-based organization (nonprofit, public school, recreation center, etc.) that provides services to the people of the Washington region.
For more information, contact nonprofit@greaterdccares.org or call 202-777-4443.

Cultural Alliance of Great Washington Business Volunteers for the Arts
The Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington provides Business Volunteers for the Arts assistance to its emerging and small member organizations with budgets up to $550,000. Organizations may apply at any time during the year as service is provided on a rolling basis. The CAGW will match qualifying member organizations with a professional who will provide pro bono consulting services in the areas shown below. As with any consultancy engagement, the staff of the organization must be prepared to commit the necessary time and, when necessary, financial resources to the project. BVAs provide services in the following areas:
Accounting and Finance
· Accounting systems/procedures
· Budgeting and cash flow management
· Financial analysis/planning
Human Resources
· Management/Administration
· Job description development
· Work efficiency assessment
· Personnel policies and procedures
Marketing
· Development of marketing plans
· Advertising and branding campaigns
· Public Relations
Organizational Development
· Strategic planning
· Structure and management
· Retreat/meeting facilitation
· Board development
Computer/Information systems
· Website planning
· Hardware/software needs assessment
BVA does not provide: audits, direct financial assistance, fundraising professionals, individual artist consultations, non-management tasks (ushering, mailings, etc), operating staff, permanent volunteers,
Board of Directors.
To apply for BVA assistance, compile and send the information shown below to the BVA Program Director. Upon receipt and review, the BVA Program Director will contact you to arrange a Project Assessment meeting with staff and/or Board members who will be working on the project.
Application Materials:
* Articles of incorporation and bylaws
* Mission statement and description of programs
* Sample grant proposal and fundraising package
* General information brochure, press articles, reviews, etc.
* Financial statement or audit for last complete fiscal year
* Current operating budget
* List of your board members and their affiliations
* List of staff members and their titles
* IRS Determination letter granting 501 (c)(3) status
* Most recent strategic, business or operating plan
* Sample grant proposal
* Narrative description of the BVA project include contact/lead person for the project
* Signed approval indicating the Board of Directors of the organization has approved your request for BVA assistance

For any specific questions about the Business Volunteers for the Arts Program, please contact the BVA Program Director.

Boardsource.org
BoardSource increases the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors through online articles, a consulting practice, publications, tools, and membership program. BoardSource provides:
* Resources to nonprofit leaders through workshops, training, and an extensive Web-based database.
* Governance consultants who work directly with nonprofit leaders to design specialized solutions to meet an organization's needs.
* The most comprehensive selection of material on nonprofit governance, including a large selection of booklets, books, videotapes, and audiotapes.
* An annual conference that brings together approximately 600 board members and chief executives of nonprofit organizations from around the world.
To learn more, call (202) 452-6262.

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - Young Artist Grant Program
Deadline September 17 by 7 pm
The Arts Commission recognizes up and coming DC artists with the Young Artist Grant Program. This initiative, which offers grants of up to $3,500 to individual artists between the ages of 18 and 30, is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts' Challenge America program. The Challenge America Program provides state arts agencies with funds to support activities that visibly demonstrate the benefits the arts bring to their citizens. The Young Artist Grant Program is an investment in the city's future that will develop a new generation of arts leadership in the District of Columbia.
Grants support individual artists in two funding categories:
Category 1 - Young Emerging Artist Grant Program -Artists may apply for up to $2,500 of support for innovative art projects.
Category 2 - Young Artist Community Service Program-Artists may apply for up to $3,500 of support for projects that strengthen communities as well as provide positive alternatives for youth.
For more information please click here.

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - City Arts Projects
Deadline: May 23 by 7 pm
The City Arts Projects program expands the quality and diversity of arts activities throughout the city, supports local artists, and makes arts experiences accessible to District residents. Individuals and organizations are eligible to apply. City Arts Projects expose the arts to the broader community or to persons traditionally underserved or separate from the mainstream due to geographic location, economic constraints, or disability. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, festivals, concerts, visual arts exhibitions and literary readings.
For more information please click here.

African American Nonprofit Network Board Initiative Program
The African American Nonprofit Network offers a Board Initiative Program that assists with matching qualified African American leaders with nonprofit organizations seeking board members. For more information, contact Rebecca Anderson by email or at (202)973-2510.

Volunteer Consulting Group
VCG assists nonprofit organizations - with headquarters in the Northeast Corridor - in defining their board recruitment objectives, and then conducts a targeted search for business, professional and community leaders with the desired expertise, diversity of perspective and resources. VCG's fees are on a sliding scale. For help in building your "Board of the Future" please call Rhoda Barr, Director of Client Services, at (212) 447-1236.

Conference Registrar
Deadline May 30
The Dance Critics Association is seeking a pleasant and helpful conference registrar June 14 and 15, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Registrar will serve as initial point of contact for conference guests and registrants, be responsible for collection of conference and membership fees, oversee conference volunteers, provide back of house contact with Kennedy Center technical and House staff, and troubleshoot. Registrar must be available both days. Modest remuneration. If interested, please email Lisa Traiger.

Operating Support Grants(FY2009 cycle)-The Arts Council of Fairfax County
Deadline: June 2
The Arts Council of Fairfax County offers Operating Support grants that provide funds for the basic operation of arts organizations in Fairfax County in recognition of the valuable programs and services they provide to County residents.  Operating grants also contribute to the stability of these organizations.
For more information and to download an Application click here.

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the leading professional organization for fundraising executives who work for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. The DC Metro chapter has over 950 members. For more information, call (703) 684-0410 or email info@afpdc.org.

Director of Communications
Deadline: May 19
Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, seeks a full-time Director of Communications who will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive external communications and marketing plans, managing print and electronic communications, including the organization’s website, and creating and implementing strategies for membership recruitment and retention. This position includes supervisory capacity over membership and requires frequent written and verbal communication with member dance organizations and individuals, other national service organizations, the media and Dance/USA staff and Board of Trustees.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Communications

Membership
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be an experienced professional with 5+ years experience in management with a dance, arts or nonprofit organization. Superior skills in public communications and marketing, and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. The candidate will possess strong organizational skills with the ability to self-manage and supervise support staff and interns. This position requires tact and diplomacy, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities. Excellent customer service skills are critical.
Bachelor’s degree required; other skills needed include editing, proofreading and formatting; an awareness of branding and the ability to create messages targeted to various audiences. Also requisite is a proficiency in a variety of standard business computer programs including MS Word, Excel and Access or other database programs. A working knowledge of HTML and of electronic email systems such as Constant Contact or Patron Mail is fundamental. Some travel is required.
Application Closing Date: May 19, 2008.
Salary: Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Send a one-page cover letter stating your qualifications and salary expectations, a complete resume, and a writing sample by email to:
Tom Thielen
Dance/USA, Director of Finance and Operations
tthielen@danceusa.org
Include job title in the email subject line. No phone calls please.
Dance/USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Dance/USA is one of the nation’s leading performing arts service organizations and the only one devoted to the full range of dance genres and professional job functions. Founded in 1982, the organization includes a membership of over 400 dance companies, presenters, local/regional/special interest dance service organizations, educational institutions, businesses and individuals. Based in Washington, DC, Dance/USA has three branch offices serving the needs of the New York City, the metropolitan DC/Virginia/Maryland area, and the Philadelphia dance communities. Dance/USA and its branches provide advocacy, research, professional development, communications, and other initiatives with the assistance of grant makers. For more information, visit www.danceusa.org.

Nominations for the VA Governor's Awards for the Arts
Deadline: May 15
Nominations are now being sought for the Virginia Governor’s Awards for the Arts 2008 which will be presented by Governor Timothy M. Kaine in September. The Awards, which have been presented only three times in Virginia, recognize outstanding lifetime achievement by Virginia artists, arts organizations and those who support and encourage the arts
Nominations may be made by anyone in the Commonwealth. Nominees must be native Virginians or current residents; businesses and organizations must currently operate in the state.
A blue ribbon panel of judges will select 10 Award winners based upon the nomination materials. The panel will be asked to have diversity among the winners in artistic discipline and region of the state, and the winners will be announced August 1. An awards ceremony will be held at the Capitol in Richmond in September
Click here to download the nomination form.

Interim Communications/IT Specialist
During a period of transition between Directors of Communications, Dance/USA is seeking an interim communications/IT specialist who can help manage external electronic communications to its members and the field, and update the organization’s website as needed.
Responsibilities and tasks include collecting content for the bimonthly news email, “The Spin,” framing or formatting the content in a template using HTML editing software (Dreamweaver), which is then transferred to a mass email platform called Sevista (similar to PatronMail or Constant Contact) to be distributed to a targeted list of Dance/USA members. Sevista incorporates a WYSIWYG for final editing before distribution. Editing and research is necessary to tailor messages and provide additional information through href links to useful URLs. Images are sometimes used and would need to be edited and uploaded. Information and content to be included in “The Spin” will be forwarded from Dance/USA staff.
At minimum, weekly updates to Dance/USA’s website are necessary and also currently done through DreamWeaver. All files may be transferred from the host server through their FTP. Updates include general content information framed in an editable region of a template. Most updates are text and tables with some images to be edited and uploaded. Information to be updated will be forwarded from Dance/USA staff.
Interested individuals should contact Tom Thielen, Director of Finance and Operations, at tthielen@danceusa.org.

Arlington Youth Street Theatre Hiring for Summer 2008
Deadline: June 6
ARLINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES"Arlington Youth STREET THEATRE"HAS Summer Arts Positions. Must be available from June 26 thru August 15, 2008 from 12:00n-5:00pm daily. Positions are available for: Assistant Director, Vocal Director (who can accompany), Technical Theatre Director Available(College Interns Welcomed) Please send resume's to:ayst.summer@gmail.com Contractual compensation

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - Arts Education Project Grant
Deadline: May 28 by 7pm
The Arts Education Project Grant offers funding to to individuals and organizations for projects that provide students training and exposure in a number of artistic disciplines. The projects should reinforce the importance of the arts as part of quality education, be consistent with current DC Public Schools Content Standards, and address the needs of the targeted community.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, artist residencies, workshops, professional development for teachers, curriculum integration projects, performances, and new venues for artistic expression. Projects are funded in two categories: curriculum-based and community-based. For more information please click here.

National Arts Marketing Project Marketing- The Tools of the Trade Social Networking/Web 2.0
June 17 from 9am-1pm
National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC
You’ve heard about YouTube, Podcasting, and MySpace, but these are just of few of the Web 2.0 technologies available to the savvy 21st century marketer. Without a sound background in the paradigm shifting implications of viral marketing, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the constant flow of new technologies and trends. Join Eric Haeker and Jennifer Rossi as they present an overview of social networking concepts, fleshed out with recent examples and emerging best practices. Armed with knowledge of the basics, you’ll then break off into smaller groups based on your organization’s size or discipline. Eric, Jennifer, and the rest of your group will provide feedback as you develop tangible, realistic plans that you may be able to implement immediately (often at little or no cost!). This workshop targets mid-size arts organizations that are using social networking technology or are considering incorporating it into their marketing plans.
Presenters: Eric Haeker, executive and artistic director, Pieris Music (formerly Arts in Motion) and Jennifer Rossi, web and eCommunications Manager, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Registration Fees:Registration required. Continental breakfast by Geppetto Catering. $35 CAGW member, $50 Non-member, Scholarship -2008 DCCAH UPSTART-The National Trust for Historic Preservation has made scholarships available to historic sites located in the District of Columbia
Click here to register online.

Instructors Needed for Duke Ellington School of the Arts Summer Camp
Deadline: June 6
DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Summer Arts Camp "Journeys" NEEDS Arts Instructors! From June 23-July 30 2008. 10:00am-4:00pm daily.
Instructors Needed in: Dance, Visual Arts, Vocal Music, and Theatre (College Interns Welcome) Please send resume's to:ellington.journeys@gmail.com
Compensation commensurate with experience

Future Executive Directors Fellowship
Deadline: May 30
The Non-Profit Roundtable of Greater Washington recently announced the Future Executive Directors Fellowship, a new leadership development program that will provide intensive peer coaching, mentoring, skills development, and ongoing support to nonprofit professionals who aspire to become executive directors or nonprofit CEOs. The Fellowship is a nine-month program that begins with an intensive six-month series where Fellows will learn about fundraising, human resources, financial management, working with boards of directors, negotiating effectively, building partnerships, and achieving work/life balance.  Fellows will be exposed to a rich network of mentors, colleagues, and instructors to help them develop as leaders. Mentors are all current leaders who will share their real-life experiences leading nonprofits with Fellows. Then, the program concludes with three months of ongoing support from the Roundtable including monthly lunches for Fellows and a session on how to pursue an Executive Director position in the future.  In the pilot year, the Roundtable will select up to 25 Fellows.  The fellowship class will likely include deputy directors, program managers, and other mid- and senior-level nonprofit professionals from a wide range of nonprofits including direct service, advocacy and grantmaking and will reflect the diversity of the region including, but not limited to:  geography, race & ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and religion.  More information can be found on the Roundtable's website at www.nonprofitroundtable.org.  (We encourage potential Fellows to start your applications early to allow time for your recommendations to complete their portion.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.)

Two Week Advanced Summer Intensive with Susan Jaffe
Maryland Youth Ballet is proud to present its first Advanced Ballet Summer Intensive for advanced ballet dancers ages 15-25. Study with special guest instructor, ballerina Susan Jaffe, and the top instructors of MYB.  Pointe, Variations, Conditioning, Modern, Jazz, Repertory
Dates: August 4-15 from 9:15am-4pm, in-studio performance scheduled for Friday, August 15
Audition: through MYB or via videotape.
Please contact MYB for video requirements or for more information: 301-608-2232 or info@marylandyouthballet.org

CharityChannel Consultants Registry
CharityChannel is an online community of over 100,00 nonprofit professionals. The consultant registry enables nonprofits to search for consultants by location, name or area of expertise. For more information, call 1-949-589-5938 or email editors@charitychannel.com.




Troupe Arabesque
We aim to educate, inspire, and enlighten through dance performance. Diversity of culture as well as sub-culture is not only tolerated but embraced and celebrated through dance and music. Photo by Roger Wood.
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