Using Evaluation Tools to Strengthen Your Development Program

DICKINSON, N.D. – Reserve Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. for the Using Evaluation Tools to Strengthen Your Development Program audio conference to be held at the Strom Center in Dickinson.

COCO (Coalition of Charitable Organizations) will be holding educational opportunities via audio conference for non-profit training. This audio will be presented by Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE. The sponsor for the event is DLN Consulting, Inc.. COCO’s educational opportunities are free to COCO members, $25 for non-members.

For more information or to register one week in advance, contact: Julie Raatz at 701-483-2757 or Julie.Raatz@dickinsonstate.edu.

CDP/COCO and URL Radio

We formed this partnership to highlight our COCO members, HTC Communities, and Community Development Events. The contract runs from 4/1/10 to 4/1/11 and with 2 call-ins a week – one on Morning Show and one on Shake It Up with Molly and Martini on Wednesday nights, Facebook and Twitter mentions, and links from their website!

This radio station can be listened to anywhere where the internet can be accessed, just visit www.URLradio.net. They have been listened to in 49 states and 84 countries! You can even hear past shows as they have podcasts available on their website and podbean.com.

We are featuring owners Nicole Morrison-Mathern and Stacy Sturm at the 10th Annual Strom Conference “Insights 2010” on April 22 at the Days Hotel. We are excited that they will be our keynote luncheon speakers!

Either Julie or Amanda will be on at 9:00am MST on Monday Mornings and a representative from the nonprofit or the featured community will be on Wednesday Evening at 7:30pm. April 5 will be the kick-off show. Be sure to tune in early that day as they are starting at 8:30 MST with Stacy Sturm’s morning show.

COCO 2010 Schedule of Events

AUDIOS:
4PM – Strom Center

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 – Markets Review and Outlook
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 – Warming the Cold Call
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 – Using Evaluation Tools to Strengthen Your Development Program
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 – The Stalled Campaign
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – 50 Asks in 50 Weeks: How to Jump start your Small Development Office
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 – Legacy Giving Building Blocks: A Simple Approach to Attracting Long-Term Support
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 – Developing A Planned Giving Marketing Plan

QUARTERLY MEETINGS:
3:30PM – Strom Center

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

COCO welcomes new member, North Dakota Elks Association/Camp Grassick

The Coalition of Charitable Organizations (COCO) is proud to announce its newest member: North Dakota Elks Association/Camp Grassick

Camp Grassick is owned and operated by the Elks of North Dakota providing service of children and adults with various disabilities and special needs. They run six different camping sessions during the summer focusing on different needs – therapy for children between the ages of 7-15, social interaction with peers, adults with disabilities and the blind and visually impaired. Camp Grassick can be reached at: PO Box F, Dawson, ND 58428, 701-327-4251, http://www.elkscampgrassick.com/.

To learn more about the benefits of joining COCO, contact: Julie Raatz at 701-483-2830 or Julie.Raatz@dickinsonstate.edu

COCO welcomes new members, Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and Badlands Ministries

The Coalition of Charitable Organizations (COCO) is proud to announce its newest members: Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and Badlands Ministries.

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a public non-profit organization that was formed in 1986. The TRMF operates lodging, entertainment, recreation, and services in the beautiful North Dakota badlands through the contributions and teamwork of a board of directors, a full time staff of approximately 30, 300+ seasonal employees, 300+ seasonal volunteers and financial support from generous donors. The TRMF can be reached at: PO Box 198, Medora, N.D., 58645, 1-800-633-6721 or 701-623-4444, www.medora.com

Badlands Ministries has been serving youth and families for over 80 years. They are a bible camp and retreat center located in the North Dakota Badlands. To reach Badlands Ministries, contact: P.O. Box 305, 3766 Bible Camp Road, Medora, N.D., 58645, 701-623-4332, Badlands Ministries.

To learn more about the benefits of joining COCO, contact: Julie Raatz at 701-483-2830 or Julie.Raatz@dickinsonstate.edu

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