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NCBF May 2025 Newsletter
Call for Award Nominations: Recognize Excellence
Do you know an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the bar foundation community? Nominate them for the NCBF Excellence Award or the Partnerships for Success Award. These awards honor outstanding achievements and innovative programs within our community. Submit your nominations to info@ncbf.org by May 30, 2025.
Member Spotlight: Saint Louis Bar Foundation (SLBF)
This month, our Member Spotlight has been shining its light on the Saint Louis Bar Foundation (SLBF), the charitable arm of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL). The Foundation has been a cornerstone of legal and community service in the St. Louis region since its inception. With a mission to promote justice, professional excellence, and community welfare, the Foundation channels the generosity of its members into impactful programs that educate, inspire, and uplift.
To learn more about the SLBF and read the full article, go here: https://ncbf.org/saint-louis-bar-foundation/
Finalizing Your NCBF 2025 Annual Meeting Details!
Mark your calendars for the NCBF 2025 Annual Meeting—Innovating for Impact: Collaboration, Technology, and Engagement, set for August 14-16, 2025, in Washington D.C. Join bar foundation leaders nationwide to learn, network, and share best practices. Tickets and hotel accommodations will be available to book online next week at NCBF.org. Stay tuned for exciting updates on keynote speakers and sessions!
Member Connect Responses Available in NCBF’s Resource Library and Blog
Responses to previous Member Connect questions submitted by NCBF members can be viewed online on NCBF’s Member Connect blog and Resource Library. Find information about a variety of topics, including these recently submitted items:
- Policies on Authority Given to Staff and Board Members
- Guidance on Public Statements by Bar Foundations
- Customer Relationship Management Services
- Voluntary Donation Levels
- Professional Liability Insurance advice
- Strategic Planning Consultant Recommendation
- Reimbursement of board members for travel and lodging
Access Member Connect Responses
If you have a resource to share or a question you’d like to pose to fellow members, please email us at info@ncbf.org.
Help Update the NCBF Resource Library!
We’re calling on members to help refresh the Resource Library with updated materials. If you have recent bylaws, Impact Reports, newsletters, or other useful documents, please consider sharing them with us. Your contributions ensure that all members have access to the best and most current resources. Email your materials to info@ncbf.org.
Renew Your Membership
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 COMES WITH MANY BENEFITS AND NO INCREASE IN DUES!
MEMBERSHIP COMES WITH MANY BENEFITS-AND NO INCREASE IN DUES!
Membership comes with numerous benefits—and no increase in dues! Renew today to access:
- A Network of Experts: Connect with bar foundation executives and volunteer leaders through Member Connect.
- Essential Resources: Enjoy exclusive access to the “Members Only” area, including a Forms Bank, Job Postings, meeting handouts, and member surveys.
- Top-Notch Programming: Attend conferences and webinars with low or no registration fees, focusing on bar foundation-specific topics.
- Leadership Opportunities: Advance your career by joining NCBF committees or programs.
- Recognition: Become eligible for the NCBF Excellence Award and Partnerships for Success Award.
- Digital Newsletter: Access quick tips and shareable information to enhance your foundation’s operations.
Each bar foundation membership includes login privileges for up to three representatives. Recommend us to other foundation leaders you know—it’s easy to sign up at ncbf.org.
NCBF WANTS TO FEATURE YOU!
NCBF is eager to highlight the remarkable work of bar foundations and their volunteers nationwide. If you have an exemplary program or volunteer you would like featured in the Foundation Forum or on NCBF social media, let us know by emailing us at info@ncbf.org.