Monday, July 23, 2012

Main Street Arkansas Update - July 23, 2012


Preservation Plan Public Meetings
July 24 Paragould, Old City Hall, 5pm
July 26 Pine Buff, Reynolds Center, 5pm
July 31 Batesville, City Municipal Building, 5pm  

Main Street Arkansas Calendar – July 23 - 27, 2012 
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MONDAY                             Susan, Nancy – Texarkana (property owner visit); Mark – off
TUESDAY                           Sam, Greg – Parkin (ADN presentation)  
WEDNESDAY                     
THURSDAY                        Mark – Hardy (board meeting)                          
FRIDAY                               
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IN THIS ISSUE:
AR Nonprofit Filing with Secretary of State due August 1
Tourism Calendar of Events Submission
Creative Placemaking Has an Outcomes Problem
Tax Basics for Nonprofits
Grant Opportunity
The Role of the Brand in the Nonprofit Sector
Nonprofit Branding Podcast
Make Sure Your Logo Tells a Story
More on Nonprofit Branding


The Arkansas Secretary of State's Annual Report for Nonprofit Corporations is due August 1, 2012. Be sure to complete the report before the deadline in order to keep your incorporation status with the state.

Arkansas Tourism is collecting events for the Spring/Summer Calendar of Events
Events must occur March 1- September 2, 2013.  Submit online at Arkansas.com/submitevents proof at Arkansas.com/events.  Deadline August 31. 

Creative Placemaking Has an Outcomes Problem

Tax Basics for Nonprofits

Grant Opportunity
The Arkansas Flower & Garden Show is currently accepting applications for its Greening of Arkansas community beautification grants. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2012. For more info, visit http://www.arflowerandgardenshow.org/grants.htm.

The Role of the Brand in the Non-Profit Sector

Branding for Non-Profits Podcast
Nonprofit Branding - Podcast with Elaine Fogel, Solutions Marketing and Consulting LLC  
A podcast developed by the American Marketing Association (AMA), is now available to nonprofit professionals and interested individuals absolutely free. The 18-minute interview hosted by Anna Carbonara of the AMA, features marketing and communications thought leader, professional speaker, blogger, and writer, Elaine Fogel.  
Questions include: 
 1. What is branding as it relates to the nonprofit sector? 
2. How does branding differ in the nonprofit sector as opposed to the business sector? 
3. How can nonprofits benefit from branding? 
4. Can nonprofits afford to invest in their brands? 
5. How would an organization begin to tackle branding? Listen here...
Make Sure Your Logo Tells a Story

Much More About Non-Profit Brands/Branding