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	<title>Measured Outcomes</title>
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		<title>Top 7 Reasons Why Nonprofits Fail &#8211; And How To Avoid Them</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/best_practices-resources/top-7-reasons-why-nonprofits-fail-and-how-to-avoid-them-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re starting a new nonprofit, or just running one, the last thing you want to focus on is failure. But if you address the common reasons for failure up front, you&#8217;ll be much less likely to fall victim to them yourself. Here are the top 7 reasons why nonprofits fail and tips for avoiding [...]


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<li><a href='http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/stephen/2010-forecasts-improvement-in-us-the-job-market-for-some/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: 2010 Forecasts Improvement In US The Job Market, For Some.'>2010 Forecasts Improvement In US The Job Market, For Some.</a></li>
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		<title>Nominations Open for California Governor and First Lady&#8217;s Medals for Service</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/nominations-open-for-california-governor-and-first-ladys-medals-for-service/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/nominations-open-for-california-governor-and-first-ladys-medals-for-service/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funding RFPs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Nominations are invited for California&#8217;s Second Annual Governor and First Lady&#8217;s Medals for Service Award. The Medals for Service are awarded to individual volunteers, nonprofits, and business volunteer programs whose innovations and dedication create a positive impact on their community and the state of California. The awards are part of the CaliforniaVolunteers Recognition Awards Program and [...]


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<li><a href='http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/welcome-back-awards-program-seeks-nominations-to-recognize-those-dedicated-to-the-depression-community/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Welcome Back Awards Program Seeks Nominations to Recognize Those Dedicated to the Depression Community'>Welcome Back Awards Program Seeks Nominations to Recognize Those Dedicated to the Depression Community</a></li>
<li><a href='http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/cities-of-service-coalition-offers-grants-to-mayors-for-community-service-plans/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Cities of Service Coalition Offers Grants to Mayors for Community Service Plans'>Cities of Service Coalition Offers Grants to Mayors for Community Service Plans</a></li>
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		<title>Texas Nonprofit Organizations Invited to Apply for First Choice Power Reduce Your Use Grants</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/texas-nonprofit-organizations-invited-to-apply-for-first-choice-power-reduce-your-use-grants/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/texas-nonprofit-organizations-invited-to-apply-for-first-choice-power-reduce-your-use-grants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funding RFPs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Texas electric provider First Choice Power has opened the application process for its 2010 Reduce Your Use Grants program, which encourages Texas nonprofit organizations to be more energy-efficient. Program grants provide funding for energy-efficiency products and services to reduce energy usage and costs immediately and in the future.
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and chambers of commerce that [...]


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<li><a href='http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/energy-efficient-lighting-grants-announced/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Energy Efficient Lighting Grants Announced'>Energy Efficient Lighting Grants Announced</a></li>
<li><a href='http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/strategic-advisory-firm-landmark-ventures-offers-grant-program-for-nonprofit-technology-organizations/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Strategic Advisory Firm Landmark Ventures Offers Grant Program for Nonprofit Technology Organizations'>Strategic Advisory Firm Landmark Ventures Offers Grant Program for Nonprofit Technology Organizations</a></li>
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		<title>MacArthur Foundation Seeks Research Proposals on How Housing Matters to Families and Communities</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/macarthur-foundation-seeks-research-proposals-on-how-housing-matters-to-families-and-communities/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/macarthur-foundation-seeks-research-proposals-on-how-housing-matters-to-families-and-communities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is accepting research proposals to explore how housing matters to children, families, and communities.
Grant proposals are invited for the second round of research awards under the foundation&#8217;s $25 million How Housing Matters to Communities and Families initiative. The initiative is based on the premise that stable, affordable housing may [...]


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<li><a href='http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/paso-del-norte-health-foundation-seeks-smoke-free-initiative-grant-proposals/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Paso del Norte Health Foundation Seeks Smoke Free Initiative Grant Proposals'>Paso del Norte Health Foundation Seeks Smoke Free Initiative Grant Proposals</a></li>
<li><a href='http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/honor-the-earth-seeks-funding-proposals-for-building-resilience-in-indigenous-communities-initiative/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Honor the Earth Seeks Funding Proposals for Building Resilience in Indigenous Communities Initiative'>Honor the Earth Seeks Funding Proposals for Building Resilience in Indigenous Communities Initiative</a></li>
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		<title>got breakfast? Foundation Announces Silent Hero Grants for Summer Food Programs</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/got-breakfast-foundation-announces-silent-hero-grants-for-summer-food-programs/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/got-breakfast-foundation-announces-silent-hero-grants-for-summer-food-programs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funding RFPs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The got breakfast? Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of background, starts the school day with a nutritious breakfast in order to learn, grow, and develop to his or her fullest potential, has announced the expansion of its Silent Hero Grant Program to participants in the federal Summer Nutrition Program.
The Silent Hero [...]


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		<title>World of Children Annual Awards Program</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/world-of-children-annual-awards-program/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/world-of-children-annual-awards-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funding RFPs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The World of Children Awards program was created &#8220;to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the U.S.A. and across the globe, regardless of political, religious, or geographical boundaries.&#8221; Awards are made in three categories, and each award carries a cash grant to help continue the [...]


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		<title>Stephen&#8217;s Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/stephen/stephens-twitter-weekly-updates-for-2010-03-07-2/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/stephen/stephens-twitter-weekly-updates-for-2010-03-07-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stephen's Blog]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Payday lenders prey on the unemployed. Why aren&#39;t banks, that took tax $ to bail them out, doing something about it?! http://bit.ly/a9tpp0 #
One Senator Holds Up Bill, in New Level of Gridlock  &#8211; WSJ.com http://bit.ly/dAlYQF #
Is it time to consider impeachment of Senator Bunning for failure to represent his constituents? http://bit.ly/c2WJYV #
Barack Obama urges [...]


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		<title>The Health Insurance Debate Is a Jobs Debate</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/stephen/the-health-insurance-debate-is-a-jobs-debate/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/stephen/the-health-insurance-debate-is-a-jobs-debate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Barack Obama is trying to persuade a weary public and wavering Democrats to get behind his frantic, late-stage push on health care, while Republicans dig in and demand starting from scratch after a year&#8217;s worth of work.
&#8220;Now, despite all the progress and improvements we&#8217;ve made, Republicans in Congress insist that the only acceptable course [...]


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		<title>Silicon Valley Community Foundation&#8217;s Community Opportunity Fund Offers Funding for Safety-Net Services</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/silicon-valley-community-foundations-community-opportunity-fund-offers-funding-for-safety-net-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:42:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funding RFPs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Silicon Valley Community Foundation has released a new Request for Proposals for grants through its Community Opportunity Fund that focus on safety-net services, specifically for the critical needs of food and shelter in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Grants will be made to organizations and programs that help low-income and disadvantaged children and adults — [...]


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		<title>Nominations Open for McKnight Foundation&#8217;s Human Service Awards</title>
		<link>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/nominations-open-for-mcknight-foundations-human-service-awards/</link>
		<comments>http://measuredoutcomes.net/blog/funding_rfps/nominations-open-for-mcknight-foundations-human-service-awards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The McKnight Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2010 Virginia McKnight Binger Awards in Human Service.
The foundation will recognize up to six Minnesotans who have demonstrated an exceptional personal commitment to helping others in their communities but who have received little or no public recognition. The foundation seeks individuals who &#8220;attend, unite, and empower&#8221; others in [...]


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