Services for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Listserv

A listserv is an email discussion tool that allows nonprofits to connect, share, and learn by building a remote community. Check out the groups below and sign up to connect with others.

General

For general nonprofit sector messages, questions, or announcements.

Events

Use this list to promote your organization’s upcoming events or programs.

Executive Director

This group is for current nonprofit Executive Directors (Presidents, CEOs, co-Directors, etc.).

Fundraising / Development

This group is for nonprofit staff who are involved in fundraising / development activities for their organization.

Nonprofit Listserv Guidelines

HR Resource and Help Desk

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Looking for human resource help for your nonprofit? This free service is designed to help nonprofit executive directors and board presidents manage or solve employee and organizational challenges. The HR Resource and Help Desk provides guidance and resources for non-emergent questions about:

  • Recruiting and Hiring

  • People Management

  • Policies and Procedures

Access the Help Desk by emailing Kourtney with Purple Ink @ kourtney@purpleinkllc.com

Learn more about how the Help Desk is empowering local nonprofits

FAQ about HR Help Desk

  • The HR Resource and Help Desk is for nonprofit executive directors and board presidents at any nonprofit Muncie and Delaware County area.

  • Individuals can email Kourtney with Purple Ink @ kourtney@purpleink.com to request human resource help or services in the areas of recruiting and onboarding, people management, employment law, and policies and procedures. You must submit basic information about yourself as well as what area you are requesting help in. Your ticket will be reviewed by Nonprofit Support Network and then sent to a HR Partner if needed. You will receive a response by email or phone.

  • This service is free for all organizations in the Muncie-Delaware County area, and nonprofits will not be charged.

  • Please allow up to two business days for a response.

  • Organizations are limited to four tickets for the year. Nonprofit Support Network keeps track of the tickets received and would be happy to answer any questions you have about your organization’s submissions.

Basecamp

In need of a project management system for your nonprofit? Nonprofits in Muncie-Delaware County can gain free access to user accounts on Basecamp to collaborate on nonprofit projects and templates.

Basecamp is an all-in-one approach to project management, combining: 

  • Messaging

  • Task assignment tools

  • And scheduling software

Basecamp FAQ

  • Any staff or board member part of a Muncie or Delaware County nonprofit organization can create user accounts to collaborate on projects.

  • Nope! Nonprofits can access all of Basecamp completely free through our subscription.

  • Once you fill out the form, you will receive an email invitation from Basecamp to set up your account.

  • Add other members from your organization by going into Basecamp and clicking on the homepage tab “invite people”. From there, click “someone who works at ‘name of your organization’” and enter their name, email address, job title, and organization they are a part of. They will receive an email invite to join, and the rest is history! You can add more than one person at a time and adjust what projects they have access to.

  • Check out this video tutorial for a quick Basecamp demo, and this video to learn the basics of Basecamp.