TABLE OF CONTENTS

• IRS UNVEILS DRAFT NONPROFIT TAX FORM 990
• URBAN INSTITUTE TO INVESTIGATE PUBLIC FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR MUSEUMS
• BRC IMAGINATION ARTS SPONSORS CAM E-NEWS
• MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2008 CAM CONFERENCE
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• PERSONNEL NOTES
• GRANT DEADLINES
• BACK ISSUES OF CAM
• CONTACT CAM

CAM welcomes BRC Imagination Arts as an annual sponsor of CAM e-News. We appreciate their support of the California museum field! For information about sponsorship opportunities with CAM, contact Celeste DeWald, Executive Director, at cam@calmuseums.org or (831) 471-9970.

CERA OFFERING DISCOUNTS ON SELECT TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS
The California Exhibition Resources Alliance (CERA) is offering a 20% discount off the rental fees on select traveling exhibitions. Some of the exhibitions currently available at a discount include (see website for available dates): From the Byways to the Highways: Rondal Partridge Photographs California 1936-1969; Gold Fever! Untold Stories of the California Gold Rush; Lewis and Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day; and, What's Going On?: California and the Vietnam Era. For more information on CERA's current exhibitions visit http://www.ceraexhibits.org or to receive the 20% discount on new bookings please email ceraexhbibits@earthlink.net or call (510) 336-7062.

NALAC ANNOUNCES FUND FOR LATINO ARTISTS
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) is offering Fund for the Arts, a grant program which provides financial support to U.S. Latino artists, ensembles, and organizations. Grants can also provide organizational support to help build the internal capacity of Latino arts organizations, support the creation and presentation of works by Latino independent artists, and strengthen communities by investing in the creative and cultural assets of Latinos in the U.S. The deadline to apply is June 30. Application and guidelines are available online at http://nalac.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=38.

SPRINT FOUNDATION OFFERS ARTS, CULTURAL, AND MUSEUM GRANTS
The Sprint Foundation supports visual and performing arts organizations, museums and other cultural organizations and activities which have effective outreach programs that broaden cultural experiences for the general public, particularly youth and non-traditional audiences. The Foundation reviews proposals on a continuous basis, and is currently emphasizing support for Los Angeles and San Francisco area communities. Applicants will typically receive a response within four to six weeks if a proposal is accepted for further consideration. Proposals should be submitted to: Executive Director, Sprint Foundation, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205.

AASLH OFFERING LAST PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT GROUP OF 2007
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is now accepting applications for the last 2007 group to participate in its Performance Management program. The Program is based on measurement of visitor satisfaction and opinions. The deadline for 2007 applications is June 30. The next group will not begin until January 2008. In addition, beginning in August, the Performance Management program will offer a new program that measures satisfaction and opinions of teachers and students who take part in an institution’s education programs. The deadline to sign up for the Performance Management teacher and student survey group is August 15. To sign up or to request additional information for either program, contact Cherie Cook, Project Director, at cook@aaslh.org or at (316) 721-9956. More information is also available at http://www.aaslh.org.

WACHOVIA FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANTS
The Wachovia Foundation is offering grants which support the efforts of nonprofit organizations that demonstrate broad community support, address specific community needs, maintain fiscal and administrative stability, and focus on one or more of the following foundation interest areas: education; community development; health and human services; and/or arts and culture. Application deadline is rolling. Eligible applicants are organizations located in one of Wachovia’s market areas, which can be viewed at http://www.wachovia.com/inside/page/0,,132_152,00.html. For detailed grant information, visit http://www.wachovia.com/inside/page/0,,139_414_430_432,00.html.

SOLINET ANNOUNCES SUMMER ONLINE PRESERVATION CLASSES
SOLINET, the Southeastern Library Network, has announced its Summer 2007 Preservation classes. The classes include Risk Management: Knowing your Responsibilities (new) available July 1 through July 21; Caring for Originals During Scanning Process on July 13; Preserving Oral Histories on July 25; Preservation and Salvage of Audiovisual Materials on July 27; Introduction to Institutional Repositories (new) on August 9; Caring for Scrapbooks on August 16; Developing a Disaster Plan with multiple sessions in August and September; Introduction to Grants for Preservation on August 31; and, Preservation of Photographic Materials on September 14. For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at (800) 999-8558, vanessa_richardson@solinet.net or visit the website at http://www.solinet.net for full descriptions and online registration.

ACTA GRANTS AND APPRENTICE PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINES APPROACHING
The Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) is offering a number of upcoming opportunities, and the deadlines are rapidly approaching. ACTA’s Living Cultures Grants Program provides funding for non-profit organizations to support exemplary projects in the traditional arts (deadline to apply is August 1). ACTA's Apprenticeship Program encourages the continuation of the state's traditional arts and cultures by making $3,000 contracts with master artists to train qualified apprentices (deadline to apply is August 1). ACTA’s Traditional Arts Development Program makes contracts up to $1,500 to support consultancies, mentorships, and travel opportunities that foster a new level of growth for individual folk & traditional artists and organizations (applications accepted on ongoing basis). In addition, ACTA will be hosting a number of informational meetings regarding these programs at the Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles) on June 21, and at the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz) on June 25. For more information about these opportunities and application details, visit http://www.actaonline.org/grants_and_programs.

AMA AND LEADER TO LEADER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS
The American Management Association (AMA) and the Leader to Leader Institute have established the AMA Scholarship Program to assist nonprofit organizations in developing "the strong leaders today who will lead the organizations of the future." AMA has allocated funding for seventy-five scholarships to be administered by the Leader to Leader Institute. The deadline to apply is November 15. For more information on AMA, visit http://www.amanet.org. To learn more about the Leader to Leader Institute and scholarship application details, visit http://www.leadertoleader.org/collaboration/ama/index.html.

ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM RECEIVES $39 MILLION IN 2008 BUDGET
On June 7, the House Labor-Health-Education Appropriations Subcommittee, which sets the initial funding level for education programs at the U.S. Department of Education, approved $39 million for the Arts in Education program in the FY 2008 spending bill. The subcommittee also provided an increase of 5 percent ($20 million) in advance funding for public broadcasting and an increase of 12.7 percent ($125 million) for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after school programs). Earlier this year Americans for the Arts testified before the House Labor-HHS-ED Subcommittee. Ayanna Hudson Higgins of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission testified in support of providing $53 million for the Arts in Education program in the FY 2008 budget. To view her Congressional testimony online, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGsZuS-pYlI. The next step is for the FY 2008 Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations bill to go to full committee, and then possibly to the House floor by the end of the month. To learn more about this bill visit http://www.artsusa.org/get_involved/advocacy/advocacy_013.asp#artsed.

PG&E ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTION REQUESTS
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company is increasing its support to charitable nonprofit organizations, and is now accepting applications for charitable donations. All applicants must submit their requests online through http://www.pge.com/giving. For questions about completing the application, contact Doug Carrillo, Charitable Contributions Grants Administrator at charitablecontributions@pge.com. Complete guidelines and application are available at http://www.pge.com/about_us/community/charitable/apply.html.

APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR THE DRUCKER AWARD FOR NONPROFIT INNOVATIONS
The purpose of the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation is to find nonprofit innovators, whether small or large, to recognize and celebrate their example, and to inspire others. The Award is given each November to three non-profit organizations in recognition of an innovative, existing program that has made a difference in the lives of the people it serves. The deadline for submissions to be received is August 13. For detailed information visit http://www.cgu.edu/pages/2420.asp.

TAAC ART AND DIVERSITY CONFERENCE JULY 12-15 IN DENVER
The Association of American Cultures (TAAC) is hosting its annual National Conference and Symposium on Cultural Diversity in the Arts on July 12 through 15 in Denver, Colorado. The Conference, Open Dialogue XI, will explore global connections, arts, and racial backgrounds in the United States and worldwide. Hosted by the Western States Arts Federation, the conference will feature panel sessions, professional development workshops, and a high level symposium with topics addressing cultural democracy, technology and the cultural landscape, global migration, and immigration. More information is available at http://www.westaf.org/taac2007.

SAVE THE DATE: WMA ANNUAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 10-14 IN OAKLAND
The Western Museums Association will be hosting its 2007 Annual Meeting on October 10 – 14 in Oakland. The conference will take place at the Oakland Marriott City Center, with block rate rooms currently available at $135/night. Call (510) 451-4000 for hotel reservations and information. For the conference schedule-at-a-glance, visit http://www.westmuse.org/Oakland%20Schedule%20at%20a%20glance.pdf. For more information about WMA and the conference, visit http://www.westmuse.org.

CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE AASLH COUNCIL
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is inviting its members to recommend individuals to serve on the AASLH Council and Nominating Committee. Recommendations are hereby solicited for the following positions for the 2008 election cycle: AASLH Officers—Vice-Chair (becomes chair in next term), Secretary, and Treasurer; AASLH Council—four members will be elected from a slate of six; and, Nominating Committee—two members will be elected from a slate of four. Please send recommendations by October 1 to: Chair, Nominating Committee, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203-2991. For more information, visit the AASLH website at http://www.aaslh.org.

ART BEYOND SIGHT AWARENESS MONTH IS OCTOBER 2007
Art Education for the Blind will be hosting a number of opportunities in honor of Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month in October. On September 28-30, Art Education for the Blind & The Metropolitan Museum of Art are cosponsoring a three-day international conference titled Art Beyond Sight: Multimodal Approaches to Learning, Creativity and Communication. The conference is being held at the Metropolitan Museum, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York City. For details, visit: http://www.artbeyondsight.org/change/aw-conference.shtml. On October 15, Art Education for the Blind will host its annual Telephone Conference Crash Course. For details, visit http://www.artbeyondsight.org/change/aw-crashcourse.shtml. For more information on Art Education for the Blind, visit their website at http://www.artbeyondsight.org.

CAN HOSTING NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING AND MISSION STRENGTHENING WORKSHOPS
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) is hosting two workshops in a variety of California cities this summer. The Nonprofit Accounting Boot Camp is coming to Los Angeles on July 18, Humboldt on August 7, Oakland on September 19, and Palm Desert on September 26. For more information, visit the Boot Camp website at http://www.canonprofits.org/events/bootcamp.html. The Boot Camp will also be part of Cal State Fullerton's Nonprofit Summer School; visit http://www.fullerton.edu/NonprofitSummerSchool/ for more information. CAN is also hosting the workshop entitled Re-igniting the Passion for Your Mission in Santa Barbara on July 25, Long Beach on July 26, and Sacramento on September 6. For more information about this opportunity, please visit http://www.canonprofits.org/events/fundraising/benevon.html.

NATIONAL COALITION FOR HISTORY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
The National Coalition for History (NCH) has launched their new website, which provides real-time access to breaking news through new blog postings on the website and an RSS feed. The website also contains up-to-date issue briefs, and links to Congress, federal agencies and NCH member organizations. In addition, the NCH CapWiz electronic congressional grassroots system is now accessible through the website. For more information, visit http://www.historycoalition.org.

ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION OFFERS FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CONTEMPORARY ART
The mission of the Judith Rothschild Foundation’s grant program is to encourage interest in recently deceased American painters, sculptors, and photographers whose work is of the highest quality but lacks adequate recognition. The focus of the grant program is on presenting, preserving, or interpreting work of the highest aesthetic merit by lesser-known American artists who have died after September 12, 1976. Applications must be submitted by September 15, annually. For application guidelines, visit http://www.judithrothschildfdn.org/guidelines.html.

CAC ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2006-07 “CREATING PUBLIC VALUE” PROGRAM
Forty-four arts organizations in California received funding through the Creating Public Value pilot program from the California Arts Council (CAC), a grant program for organizations that work to provide a benefit to all of its citizens through the arts. The Creating Public Value recipients submitted proposals that addressed outcomes through the arts utilizing three tools identified as The Three Rs: Relationships, Relevance, and Return on Investment. The full list of recipients can be found on the CAC Update (June 13, 2007) at http://www.cac.ca.gov/153/20070613.html.

NONPROFIT PROPOSAL AND INSIDER WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD IN JULY AT CENTRAL VALLEY AND INLAND EMPIRE LOCATIONS
The Foundation Center will be hosting four workshops in California’s Central Valley and Inland Empire in July. The training sessions will allow participants to learn valuable proposal writing skills and hear insider tips on how to apply to the James Irvine Foundation's New Connections Fund. All attendees will receive a copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals II and The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing. The workshop will be held in San Bernardino on July 9, Riverside on July 10, Sacramento on July 12, and Bakersfield on July 19. For more information or to register, please visit http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/pwb_jamesirvine.html.

JOSEPH DROWN FOUNDATION OFFERS FUNDING FOR NONPROFITS
The Joseph Drown Foundation is now accepting applications for funding from nonprofits to support organizational operations and programs. To be considered for the September round, applications must be received by July 15. For more information, call (310) 277-4488, email staff@jdrown.org, or visit http://www.jdrown.org.

NEW TOOLKIT AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE NONPROFIT OPERATIONS
Craigslist Foundation has collaborated with eBay to create the Toolkit for the Social Sector, a guide to using free and low-cost eBay services (eBay, PayPal and Skype) for improved nonprofit operations. The Toolkit shows how a nonprofit can receive a donated percentage of eBay auction proceeds, how to incorporate PayPal into fundraising and CRM, and how to use Skype to improve communications. It’s available as a free PDF download at http://craigslistfoundation.org/uploads/docs/eBaySocialSectorToolkit.pdf. [Excerpted from California Association of Nonprofit’s Nonprofit Neighborhood, June 2007]

NATIONAL ARTS MARKETING PROJECT HOSTS 2007 CONFERENCE
The National Arts Marketing Project will be hosting its 2007 National Arts Marketing Project Conference, Flourishing in the New Frontier: New Media, New Audiences, New Opportunities. The Conference will be held November 2-5 in Miami, Florida. The program will focus on technology and new audiences, along with the latest research in the field including new media, from RSS to podcasts; how to optimize tools, from websites to search engines; and about legal issues surrounding the implementation of these technologies. For more information, visit http://www.artsusa.org/events/2007/abc/namc/default.asp.

EDISON INTERNATIONAL NOW ACCEPTING CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION REQUESTS
Edison International is now accepting requests for corporate contribution to nonprofit organizations. Funding areas include outreach programs to disadvantaged communities, projects that enhance the ability of individual communities to come together, and organizations that are rooted in their local communities and whose boards and staff are drawn from them. Requests are accepted throughout the year. For more information regarding this program, email the Edison International Community Involvement Corporate Contribution Office at edison.gifts@sce.com or visit their website at http://www.edison.com/community/contribution_guidelines.asp.

NEH NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HUMANITIES COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES GRANTS
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is now accepting applications for its Humanities Collections and Resources grant program. This grant combines support for activities that were funded previously through two separate grant categories – Preserving and Creating Access to Humanities Collections and Reference Materials. Humanities Collections and Resources grants support projects that preserve and create intellectual access to such collections as books, journals, newspapers, manuscript and archival materials, maps, still and moving images, sound recordings, art, and objects of material culture. The Application deadline is July 17. For more information, see http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/Collections_and_Resources.html.

BAYER FOUNDATION WELCOMES SCIENCE AND ART PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Bayer Foundation supports programs designed to integrate science and the arts and advocates for arts education programs that reach young and diverse audiences so as to create future artists and arts patrons. The Foundation is accepting proposals from organizations meeting their general criteria. For information on how and when to apply, visit http://www.bayerus.com/foundation/how.html.

HOMETRUST OFFERING GRANT FOR HISTORIC HOME REHABILITATION
Hometrust is offering a grant of $5,000 for the rehabilitation of a historic home in the United States. Applications must be postmarked by August 15. Email johnsonel@peoplepc.com or wendesj@yahoo.com for more information.

SACRAMENTO ARTS AND BUSINESS COUNCIL HOSTING LUNCHEON ON OCTOBER 3
The Sacramento Arts and Business Council (SACABC) is hosting its annual Arts Luncheon on October 3 in Sacramento. The Council is encouraging individuals from arts organizations, businesses and others to save this date for the annual "Prelude to the Season" luncheon. More information and the chance to win two free tickets by signing up for the free SACABC eNewsletter can be found at http://www.sacabc.org/.

Get the Word Out in CAM e-News!
Please email the CAM office at editor@calmuseums.org to list any announcements pertaining to professional development programs, grant opportunities, or related opportunities in future editions of CAM e-News and on the CAM web site. Since it is not possible to include all the details of an announcement, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested parties can get additional information. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. All announcements are subject to editing by CAM personnel.