iBi - May 2015 | PeoriaMagazines.com

An Impact Beyond Charity

by Stevie Zvereva

Armed with the results of an economic impact study, local human services organizations are promoting collaboration and reversing common misconceptions.

The Giving Mission

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

We would like to thank the nonprofit community of Greater Peoria for its hard work making this region—and our world—a better place to live.

Ignorance is Not Bliss

Indicators of Healthy Nonprofits

by Eileen Ruby Setti

Ruby & Associates

Find the right agencies to support by utilizing a few simple indicators.

Collaborating to End Homelessness in Central Illinois

by Michael Stephan

Heart of Illinois United Way

The Heart of Illinois Homeless Continuum of Care seeks to end homelessness by ensuring access to permanent, safe and affordable housing.

Three Rules of Successful Grant Writing

by Julie Siebert

Children’s Home Association of Illinois

How can nonprofits position themselves to compete for and manage grants?

Ten Ways to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Nonprofits

by Timothy Warren and Rusty Gibson

CliftonLarsonAllen

Preventing fraud can be costly, but it’s not necessarily unaffordable—and you don’t have to do it all at once.

Building Sustainable Communities

by Michele Sullivan

Caterpillar Foundation

LISC coordinates partners to work together to tackle a slew of issues in distressed neighborhoods.

Ethical Fundraising Builds Trust

by Jeff Scheirer

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central Illinois Chapter

To be successful, organizations must first earn the community’s trust.

Recovering From Disaster

The Second Stage of Healing

by Mark Roberts

Tri-County Long Term Recovery

Working together, LTR’s Funder’s Forum addresses the unexpected needs discovered long after the initial emergency.

Investing in People

by Mike Kennedy

Human Service Center

For-profit and nonprofit businesses have a lot in common and learn from each other.

Ten Basic Board Responsibilities

A Checklist

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts

Whether you’re new to the board or a longtime servant, here are the basic things you need to know.

Region

A Conversation Overdue
Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board
Working Together to Help People
David Zimmerman, Tazewell County Board
Nonprofits Are Businesses!
Jeff Griffin, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Top Priorities for Business Leaders
Jim Lynch, CEO Council
Humility in Public Service
by Brad McMillan Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University

Finance

More Than One Way to Give
Darrin Autry, Commerce Trust Company
Do All Nonprofit Organizations Need an Audit?
by Philip Schmidt Heinold Banwart, Ltd.

Workplace

Dragons and MBAs
Five Myths About Starting Your Own Business
by Jennifer L. Jacobson for TrustLeaf.com
"Tell Me About Yourself"
A 90-Second Summary
by Peter K. Studner

Healthcare

Leading Innovation
Why it MATTERS
Dr. Mike Cruz - OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Know the Signs of Stroke
by UnityPoint Health – Methodist | Proctor
Race to the Top
Courtesy of Advanced Medical Transport

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Reducing Fertilizer Loss
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Fly East to Go West
by Gene Olson General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport

Balance

The Best Work of Life

by Jennifer Ritter and Rachel Probst

Peoria Jaycees

The Peoria Jaycees celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.

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iBi - May 2015