2006 annual report

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Introductory word

dear ladies and gentlemen,

2006 was a challenge for ICN as well as a huge experience. In an imaginary mosaic composed of ICN services and activities, four stones were the most important in 2006:

1. Participation in projects supported by the EU, mostly by the European Social Fund. At the end of 2006 ICN led four of its own projects and participated in four others as a partner. The projects meant a significant increase of administrative work that had an impact on probably all our employees. We learned to solve problems that looked unsolvable at first. Most of all we are pleased by the results of our work on those projects.

2. The 9th annual „30 Days for the Non-Profit Sector“ campaign. The tax calculator became the central topic of the campaign. It enables calculation of the ideal amount of donation for individuals so that the tax base can be reduced in an optimal way. Not only citizens and companies showed their interest in the calculator but also the media, which resulted in the ninth annual campaign being one of the most successful in publicity. We also began cooperation with organizations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and ČSOB bank which contributed to the successful result of the campaign.

3. The ICN information portal – Neziskovky.cz. In 2006 the old portal was changed. Its structure as well as graphic layout changed. Within the new portal the innovated Job Market shines even more. Its operations are comparable today with professional human resources portals. Cooperation with MEDIA FACTORY is very active and we are looking forward to more improvements in the future.

4. Seminars, courses, workshops. In 2006 the range of open seminars was enriched. Not only in terms of their numbers but also focus. Turn-key seminars for individual organizations are demanded more and more. ICN‘s Tutor and Consultants Alliance has also been very active. We appreciate the devotion and professionalism of our tutors who we will talk about later in this annual report. This is the only way ICN can gradually adopt new trends in education and training which are coming faster and faster.

In cooperation with PFIZER CR we opened the joint educational project ICN | PFIZER | ACADEMY. This activity has a great potential and we will see next year if it is going to be used well.

And finally, let me thank all those who supported ICN and keep supporting it. One day I would like to be able to measure the impact of ICN services on clients of NGOs using the ICN products. Our supporters and donors share a certainty with us that they are extremely important. I would like to thank to all of them in the name of ICN.

I believe that 2007 will be at least as successful as 2006 and that its „mosaic“ will be even bigger and more interesting.

Ing. Marek ŠedivýMay 2007

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Information Centre of Non-profit Organizations (ICN) is a public benefit organization that has been helping the development of the non-profit sector in the Czech Republic since 1993.

ICN‘s mission

To support the development of non-profit organizations and inform the public about their contribution to the society.

ICN‘s primary goals

• to support the professionalization of nGo activities

• to educate and inform the professional as well as general public about nGos• to intensify the development of cooperation between NGOs and public administration bodies, business and the media• to intensify the development of cooperation between regional and foreign NGOs

ICN clients and customers

• non-profit organizations • public administration• companies • media organizations• students and volunteers • general public

Board of Directors

• Charlotte Sommer /consultant, tutor/ Chairperson• Irena Brichta /Brichta & Partners/ member• Kateřina Jurigová /QandA/ member• Kateřina Bouda Kašparová /Paganini Arts/ member• Alexander Papánek /Adastra Apliqua, s. r. o./ member

ICN Employees (as of the end of 2006)

• Aleš Jungman – Information Specialist• Hana Prchalová – Fundraiser• Heda Paterová – Project Manager• Jiří S. Richter – Coordinator of ICN’s Lecturers and Consultants Alliance• Josef Šplíchal – Services Manager• Květa Řeháková – Administrative Worker• Lada Šenoltová – Head of Department of Education• Linda Lopezová – Head of Information Department• Marek Šedivý – Executive Dircetor / Public Relations• Marta Adamová - Economist• Miroslav Konečný – Coordinator of External Communication• Pavlína Havránková – Administrative Worker• Radim Výchopeň – Project Coordinator

External collaborators

• David Dvořák – Network Administrator• Hana Kejhová – GRANTIS magazine Editor

MIssION, gOals, pEOplE

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1993

Information Center for Foundations foundation and other non-profit organizations came into existence on the basis of an agreement at the Stupavské Conference of Foundations and other Non-Profit Organizations.

1994

ICN Foundation becomes the sole representative of the ČR in the Orpheus Civil Society Network – an international network of non-profit organizations.

1997

The first regional ICN center is opened in the Olomouc municipal library.The Civic Advisory Centers project that started and developed under the ICN Foundation became independent, and consecutively the Association for Building a Civic Advisory Centers Network (Sdružení pro vybudování sítě občanských poraden) came into existence.

1998

More ICN regional centers are opened in Hradec Králové, Strakonice and Český Krumlov.ICN becomes intermediary for the division of grants from the German Robert Bosch Foundation.ICN cooperates in organizing the Social Citizens Initiative pilot program in Europe – meetings and cooperation with citizens‘ groups supported by the Robert Bosche Foundation.The first annual national „30 Days for the Non-Profit Sector“ is held.On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the founding an art auction was held.

1999

Two independent organizations emerge from the ICN Foundation - the Information Centre of Non-profit Organizations and the ICN Foundation.A regional ICN center is opened in the Kroměříž municipal library.

2000

The Regional ICN Center in Český Krumlov is converted to ICOS Civic Association.The Hradec Kralové ICN regional center is converted to Public Advice Center, public benefit organization.The monthly publication for the non-profit sector Bulletin is renamed GRANTIS. .

2003

The long-term regional ICN project concludes with the creation of the new organization APIS (Association of information and advice centers) which becomes a member of ICN.

2004

ICN holds a benefit event in the Lobkovic Palace.

2005

ICN holds a benefit gala in the Palace Gardens of Prague castle.

HIstory of Icn

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ICN would like to thank the following figures and institutions who care about NGO development in the Czech Republic.

Icn PArtnErsAmos Software, CentroNet, ČSOB, MEDIA FACTORY Czech Republic, McCann-Erickson Prague, Newton IT, Paganini Arts, PFIZER, PricewaterhouseCoopers, QandA, Telefónica O2.

corPorAtE donAtIonsBohemia Ticket, NJK Unicos

IndIVIduAL donAtIonsJitka Andrášková, Zuzana Helceletová, Michal Kuzmiak, Olga Medlíková, Pavel Němeček, Dana Stočesová, Marek Šedivý, Jana Zahradníčková.

GrAnts froM PuBLIc AdMInIstrAtIon BodIEsMagistrát hl. m. Prahy, Evropské společenství, Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí ČR.

donAtIons froM foundAtIonsNadace Auxilia, Nadace barokního divadla zámku Český Krumlov, Nadace Roberta Bosche.

cooPErAtInG orGAnIZAtIonsASPI Publishing, Česká televize (Czech TV), Český rozhlas (Czech Radio), Market Vision, PART agency, Spiralis, Tiskárna Tobola (Tobola printing house).

spECIal THaNKs to all those who participated in the organization and running of the Gala Evening including a fashion show on 1 November 2006 in a Grand Hall of the Lucerna Palace in Prague which was the closing event of the 9th annual „30 Days for the Non-Profit Sector“ campaign.Namely we thank Štěpánka Duchková, Helena Fejková, Petr Lesák, Petra Janů, Hana Křížková, Eva Pilarová, Jan Kodet and members of the Prague National Theatre Ballet.

The ICN Club comprises a package of advantageous services designed foremost for the employees of NGOs, public administration bodies and media organizations as well as other interested people.ICN Club members are mostly non-profit organizations and public administration organizations.

AcknowLEdGEMEnts

Icn cLuB

In 2006 Icn club offered its members:• Monthly information services (printed or electronic)• Up to date job market listings for the non-profit sector• Up to date events calendar of non-profit organizations in the CR• GRANTIS magazine – the non-profit sector monthly• Grant calendar• „Svět neziskovek“(NGO World) electronic newsletter• 10% discounts on consultations on law, accounting and taxes• 10% discount on open ICN seminars• 20% discount on advertisements via ICN (GRANTIS,

Neziskovky.cz, Svět neziskovek etc.)• 20% discount on research (financial and information sources etc.)• 20% discount on technology rentals (overhead projector, VCR, TV, flipchart etc.)• 20% discount on ICN publications• 15% discount on selected publications from Portál publishing house• free usage of the ICN library• monitoring of the media regarding the subscriber organization, once a year free upon request • Possibility of free distribution of information through ICN Club Information Service.

By December �1st, 200� 289 organizations were ICN members.

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InforMAtIon sErVIcEs

www.nEZIskoVky.cZ

Web portal containing information about NGO development, corporate social responsibility, education, legislation etc. Users make use of an online counseling office, document samples, and databases of financial sources as well as NGOs. The web portal is one of the most integrated sources of information on the non-profit sector in the Czech Republic.In 2006 the website received new graphics and structure.

The daily average of pages displayed was 8,258.

the portal consists of:

Bazaar – demand and offer of goods, materials, technology and services from companies, individuals and NGOs.

In 200� 95 ads were placed.

Reporting – regularly updated reporting not only on the non-profit sector.

In 200� 172 news items were published.

Events calendar – NGO events throughout the CR – exhibitions, lectures, concerts, theatre performances, open door days, conferences etc.

In 200� there were 916 event announcements.

Tax calculator – program for calculation of the optimalization of tax duties via donations.

Job Market – one of the main parts of the web portal. Contains offers and requests for job opportunities and voluntary work in NGOs.

In 2006 the Job market received a new look and functionality.

Job Market development was supported by the Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy in Prague, the European social fund, the City of Prague and the Czech government budget.In 200� 2,342 ads were published.

Database of non-profit organizations in the CR – ICN has maintained the database since 1993. DBNO is the biggest and the most used database of non-profit organizations in the CR; it includes all areas in which the non-profit organizations are active in all regions in the CR.Database is used by corporate donors and sponsors, individual donors, public, organizations seeking partners for project implementation, journalists, NGO employees, state and regional administration employees and students.By the end of 200� the database of non-profit organizations contained 4,202 records.

Database of financial sources – publicly accessible and regularly updated listing of grant and subsidy programs including their description, contact persons and deadlines. In the database of financial sources it is possible to find programs of Czech and foreign foundations, foundation funds, ministries, regional and municipal administration offices, EU funds and foreign representations in the Czech Republic.

The database serves all those seeking finance for public benefit projects.

In 200� altogether 431 grant announcements were published in the Database of financial sources.

GrAnt cALEndAr

The grant calendar is an addition to the Database of financial sources on which it is based. Subscribers receive an updated list of grant deadlines weekly by e-mail. The list of deadlines is significantly helpful to all NGO fundraisers. By the end of 2006 the list was distributed to 673 e-mail addresses.

Altogether 487 grant deadlines were publicized via the grant calendar.

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LIBrAry

ICN library is a unique source of information on the non-profit sector in the Czech Republic and in the world. It is also the largest specialist library in the CR covering all areas of NGO activity. The library catalogue is accessible on-line at www.neziskovky.cz. Internet access is provided to the public in the library.

the library collection contains:• professional publications, magazines • student diploma thesis• conference materials • annual reports of non-profit organizations• NGO promotional materials archive • database of articles published in Czech media.

As of the end of 200� 3 893 volumes were registered. During the year the library was visited by 296 users and 499 borro-wings were registered.

EXPErt rEsEArcH

Expert research is based on researching relevant information and documents connected with the topic of an enquiry.ICN offers research in the following areas:• financial sources – choice of financial deadlines according to target groups, area of support, region of activity or date of the deadline• information sources – list of publications, periodicals, articles and electronic sources relevant to the topic• NgOs – list and review of NGOs according to criteria given in advance.

In 200� ICN created five research reports.

consuLtInG

In 2006 consulting was provided on two levels. Basic questions on NGO foundation and management, obtaining financial resources and public relations were answered by ICN employees. Expert questions were consulted with experts in relevant areas.

In 200�, ICN employees answered 3,605 e-mail, 910 phone and 161 personal questions regarding the non-profit sector.

In 2006 Icn offered consultations in the following areas:• Legal consulting – creating, modification and liquidation of a non-profit organization, legal aspects of NGOs‘ public activities, contractual relationships, profitable activities of non-profit organizations, legal aspects of fundraising.• Accounting and taxes – accounting consultations, accounting and tax legislation updates, tax issues.

External professional consultants working with Icn:JUDr. Lenka Deverová, Mgr. Martin Elger, Františka Kulhánková, Ondřej Novák.In 2006 ICN arranged altogether 48 consultations.

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As to educational activities, in 2006 we focused on nGo development in the following areas:• long term sustainability and financial stability of an organization• effectiveness of employees• higher levels of client satisfaction with the quality of services provided• familiarity with financial resources in the CR and the EU and the ability to make use of them• professional and personal growth of employees• employee job satisfaction, favorable working environment• improvement of NGOs’ public image

topics focused on in 2006:• facilitation • financial management• fundraising • financial sources and EU structural funds• communication and presentation skills • tutor skills• managerial knowledge and skills • marketing• personal growth • human resources management• project writing and project cycle management • public relations• social work with convicts • quality standards in social services• strategic planning • supervision

Professional trainers cooperating with Icn:PhDr. Jarmila Čierná, JUDr. Lenka Deverová, Mgr. Iva Dušková (ALK member), Mgr. Jana Horký (ALK member), Mgr. Milena Jabůrková, Mgr. Marta Jeklová, PhDr. Vladimír Jelen, Mgr. Kateřina Jurigová, Mgr. Olga Konečná, Ing. Miroslav Konečný (ALK member), Mgr. Petr Konečný, PaedDr. Olga Medlíková (ALK member), Ing. Pavel Němeček (ALK member), Mgr. Lukáš Novák, Pavel Novák, Ing. Markéta Novotná, Blažena Petrlíková, Lada Pourová (ALK member), Bc. Hana Prchalová (ALK member), Jiří S. Richter, Helena Stöhrová, Mgr. Pavel Sumec, Mgr. Martina Straková (ALK member), JUDr. Ing. Helena Svatošová, MgA. Irena Swiecicki (ALK member), Ing. Marek Šedivý (ALK member), Alena Špačková, Mgr. Josef Šplíchal (ALK member), Mgr. Jolana Šopovová (ALK member), Bc. Kateřina Švábenická, Ing. Lucie Tlamichová, Ing. Jolana Turnerová, Bc. Vilém Urban, Ing. Roman Vostrý, Mgr. Petr Vrzáček (ALK member), Mgr. Aneta Zemanová (ALK member), Karel Ženíšek (ALK member).

oPEn sEMInArs

Open seminars were offered during the whole year and were focused mostly on project writing, fundraising, human resources, quality standards of social services etc. Seminars were led by highly qualified tutors with practical experience in given areas as well as its usage in the non-profit sector. In 200� 65 open seminars took place. Altogether 685 NGO employees were trained at these seminars.

turn kEy sEMInArs

Turn key seminars focused in 2006 on supporting stability of individual NGOs and their long term development. The seminars intended to solve a situation in a specific NGO and in order to reach this goal, interactive methods were used.During 200� 43 turn key seminars were organized at which 631 NGO employees were trained.

nGo ProcEss AnALysIs

NGO process analysis (PAN Model) is an optimal model of operations for each NGO. PAN Model is ICN‘s new product, which maps, describes and analyzes individual NGO processes and suggests their optimal solution. Implementation of a PAN Model• increases chances of an organization to obtain financial support from companies and public sources including the EU• contributes to trustworthiness and transparency of an organization, improves the image of the organization. • provides a competitive advantage over other organizations

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• will help to introduce quality standards of social services.In 200� the PAN Model was applied in 2 organizations.

EducAtIonAL nEEds AnALysIs

Educational needs analysis (AVP) is ICN‘s new product aimed at detection and definition of current problems concerning human resources in an organization. AVP sets an educational plan necessary to reach efficient operations in the organization, and suggests methodical training of employees including selection of topics, training methods and activities which leads to reaching the organization‘s goals and mission in the most effective way.

Icn | PfIZEr | AcAdEMy

A joint educational project of ICN and PFIZER ČR, the pharmaceutical company.The Academy is designed to provide education to employees of NGOs that provide services to:senior patients, psychically and mentally ill patients, oncology patients, cardiacs, multiple sclerosis patients, people suffering from AIDS, the dying in hospices, the deaf and blind, ill and abandoned children, handicapped citizens.The first annual ICN | PFIZER | ACADEMY called „A Manager on the Road to Change“ was focused mainly on the following areas:Good name of an organization – Brand as an indicator of change.Communication with companies – Relations as the heart of change.Multi-source financing – money as a motor of change.The first annual ICN | PFIZER | ACADEMY was attended altogether by 34 employees of 23 organizations. The overall impact of their training is as follows:

23 organizations 34 managers 1,060 workers 39,336 patients

PuBLIcAtIon sErVIcEs

GrAntIs - the non-profit sector monthly

Grantis magazine is a nationwide periodical devoted to all areas of NGOs‘ interests.

Main sections:• articles focused on NGO development• information on grants and subsidies• examples from practice• legal, accounting and tax information• educational opportunities• world and Czech regional news

the pages of GrAntIs further contain interviews, public inquiries, coverage, commentary, experiences from abroad, regular topical special sections.

In 200� GRANTIS had 538 subscribers and a print run of �00 copies.

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roBErt BoscH foundAtIon GrAnt ProGrAM

The „Cities and citizens in partnership“ grant program was realized in the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany in 2002. It was financed by the Robert Bosch Foundation as part of its policy to support understanding between nations. NGOs from all participating nations participated – the Robert Bosch Foundation (Stuttgart), The Stefan Batory Foundation (Warsaw) and ICN (Prague). For reasons of changes in the activities of the Robert Bosch Foundation the program ended in summer 2006.

structure of supported organizations:Most supported projects in the Partnership program of municipalities and citizens were realized in the Ústecký region (11), Liberec region (10) and in Prague (8).In 200� four grant deadlines were announced and 44 applicants supported in the amount of 2��,��� €.

cZEcH tELEcoM‘s fund for sMALL donorsHIP

Czech Telecom‘s fund for small donors supporting non-profit organizations and physical persons was changed to 02 Foundation from 1 August 2006. Czech Telecom participated with ICN in the realization of the fund until then.The program supported non-profit organizations and physical persons in the form of small gifts in all regions of the Czech Republic.

supported projects were focused on • social-health area • environment • culture and landmark preservation• education• free time activities.The program received 300 applications for support during two deadlines. 2� applicants from non-profit organizations and 22 individual applicants were supported. Non-profit projects received ��2,�00 CZK and individuals received ���,��� CZK.

PuBLIc rELAtIons ActIVItIEs9th annual „30 days for non-profit sector“ campaign, october 2nd, 2006 – october 31st, 2006

Motto of the campaign: „Have you deducted yet?“ Do it! Donate money and deduct your donation from your tax base“.

Topic of the campaign: Lowering your tax base or employees have the chance, too.

In October 2006 the public learned via www.neziskovky.cz that it is possible to reduce the tax base and also help a good thing. On the website there was (and still is) a tax calculator with the help of which the people can calculate the ideal amount to donate yearly to an NGO depending on their income.The campaign was launched by a press conference in Helena Fejková‘s fashion studio in the Lucerna Palace and ended with a final Gala Evening on November 1st in the Grand Hall of Lucerna Palace.

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A few numbers from the campaign:• During the campaign the www.neziskovky.cz website was visited by 40 656 unique visitors which is on average 1 311 unique visitors a day.• During the campaign more than 160 NGO events took place.• 126 media outcomes were registered by Newton IT selective monitoring.• A TV spot „Deducted“ was shown 46x on Czech Television and was awarded with the prestigious prize „Shot of the year“• Czech Radio broadcast the radio spot of the campaign 90x • 81 posters were displayed in citylights of the JCDecaux network across Prague• In regional towns 70 posters were displayed in citylights of the euroAWK network• Happy Day distributed 6,515 posters in their newspaper stands network• Vodafone Foundation informed 160,000 clients by leaflet about the possibility of reducing their tax base.• In October campaign posters were placed in all branches of the ČSOB bank

campaign‘s general partner: ČsoB bankCampaign partners: PricewaterhouseCoopers, McCann-Erickson Prague, QandA, PART agency, Nadace Auxilia, Nadace Vodafone, Media Factory CR, CentroNet.Media partners: Česká televize (Czech TV), Český rozhlas (Czech Radio), Happy Day, iHNed.cz, GRANTIS – the non-profit sector monthly.

The Gala Evening

The Gala Evening was attended by more than 500 participants from among NGOs and their donors. The evening was framed as a fashion show from the workshop of the leading Czech fashion designer: Helena Fejková – FASHION SHOW 2007. Not only the clothes of her new collection TRENDY 2007 could be seen as for instance ROMANCE and CUBISM, but also a unique choreography. Directed by Lenka Vinická, apart from the models also Jan Kodet and several solo dancers of the Prague National Theatre Ballet danced. During the evening also popular singers performed such as Petra Janů, Eva Pilarová and Hana Křížková. The evening was moderated by Štěpánka Duchková and Petr Lesák.

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corporate social responsibility as a tool for supporting competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses in Prague

Period: August 200� – July 200�.Partner: Auxilia Foundation.The principal goal of the project is to improve the awareness of employees about corporate social responsibility (CSR) as an effective means of improving competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) in Prague.The project involves research intended to determine current attitudes of SMBs in Prague to CSR and conditions for its implementation. The research will support the creation of a CSR methodology for small and medium-sized firms which will begin with two Prague firms in a pilot project. The pilot will result in two concepts for corporate social responsibility custom-designed by the two chosen companies. The firms will have the possibility of contacting and choosing partners the NGO sector (non-profits, public administration, schools, churches etc.) with whose help or intermediation they can realize their concept of CSR (conferences, trade shows and non-business entities).Networking of business and non-business entities will be arranged in the project by an advice center which will offer small and medium-sized Prague businesses a range of services in establishing and realizing CSR.

Managerial program for managers of Prague nGos offering services to disadvantaged groups and those threatened with social exclusion

Period: September 200� – August 200�.Partner: Fokus Praha, civic association.The goal of the project is the training of groups of managers of selected NGOs to strengthen organizational stability and increase professionalism of managed workers.The project is drawn up as a long-term program of manager self-improvement, and the training of the managers itself will be a beginning phase of the starting process of self-development of leading workers in chosen NGOs. The program will concentrate on actual needs for education and development of managers at the chosen NGOs and will cover a wide spectrum of managerial competencies and currently reflected needs of their organizations.The project will also include publishing of a collection of good management practices based on the experience of participants.

development and further education of lecturers and consultants for non-profit organizationsin Prague

Period: September 200� - August 200�Partners: Market Vision, Ltd., Step by Step ČR, Jolana Šopovová (lecturer), Irena Swiecicki (lecturer), Iva Dušková (lecturer), Aneta Zemanová (lecturer), Marek Šedivý (lecturer).The goal of the project is to build a system of formalized cooperation and development of further education of experts (lecturers and consultants specializing in non-profit organizations in Prague) of the Association of Lecturers and Consultants (ALK).Through this association to offer and assure quality and systematic education of NGOs in Prague focusing on actual training needs and reflecting the results of the research agency.The research is aimed at mapping the current level of the education system in Prague non-profit organizations, at monitoring the lecturer‘s innovative potential, and quantifying both current and planned needs in the area of education including the designation of current barriers.

The European strategy of social Inclusion in the czech republic information project

Period: January 200� - June 200�.Partners: SKOK (unifying the NGO providers of social services), Civil Society Development Foundation (Nadace rozvoje občanské společnosti) and MEPCO (a daughter organization of the Cities and Municipalities League).The first goal of the project is to inform the Czech public about what the European Strategy of Social Inclusion actually

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is, and how the Czech Republic is participating (and going to participate) in it. The second goal is more ambitious, because its aim is to include those individuals and groups of our co-citizens who are closely affected by poverty in the decision-making process during which the social policy concerning them is created. A by product of the project should also be the establishing of a closer partnership between non-profit organizations, the state administration and public administration at the local and regional level. A good prerequisite is the already existing partnership in this project.

knowing How to Handle It. competence for czech-German cooperation.

The IDOR e.V. organization, Brücke/Most foundation, the Informační centrum neziskových organizací, a public benefit organization and the Fotbal bez hranic civic association have together prepared an annual, year-long educational program called „Knowing How to Handle It. Competence for Czech-German Cooperation“. As a part of the one year education program seminars on intercultural competence, project management, PR, contact with media, and a mini-course in Czech and German will be held. Education intended for the implementers of the Czech-German projects is supported by the Robert Bosch foundation, the Czech-German Future Fund, the Koordinační centrum česko-německých výměn mládeže TANDEM and the EU as a part of the INTERREG IIIA partnership initiative through EUREGIA EGRENSIS AG Bayern and EUREGIA EGRENSIS Czech Republic.

The development of Personnel Management in the non-Profit organizations of Prague

The goal of the project is to raise the qualification of Prague lecturers, consultants and methodologists in personnel management of non-profit organizations. In this way the project responds to the problem of inadequate quality of personnel management in non-profit organizations that is an obstacle to the development of human resources, and a barrier in the development of these organizations and their sustainable growth. The project is carried out by the SPIRALIS civic association and the Informační centrum neziskových organizací, a public bene-fit organization, Mgr. Petr Konečný, Fakulta humanitních studií Univerzity Karlovy v Praze and the Ústav pro ekopolitiku, o.p.s. The project was supported by the European Social Fund, the European Partnership, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the capital city of Prague.

The Education of workers in the social Area

The goal of the project implemented from March 2006 by the Social Service Center Prague (Centrem sociálních služeb Praha) is to create and execute a so far non-existent complex education program for social workers that will follow up the initial education and will offer social workers continuous education in their field. The ICN takes part in the project by preparing and organizing most of the lessons. Another project partner is the Asociace občanských poraden, Česká asociace streetwork, Humanistas-Profes, a public benefit organization, Jabok - Vyšší sociálně pedagogická a teologická škola and the Vzdělávací centrum pro veřejnou zprávu ČR, a public benefit organization.The project was implemented thanks to the support of the European Social Fund, the state budget of the Czech Republic and the budget of the capital Prague

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representation of Icn employees in advisory bodies:

Government council for non-governmental non-profit organizations (rada vlády pro nestátní neziskové organizace)Marek Šedivý

czech commission for unEscoMarek Šedivý

communications committee of the Government council for sustainable development (rada vlády pro udržitelný rozvoj)Josef Šplíchal

cooperation with the faculty of humanitarian studies of charles university

within this cooperation Icn:

• arranges consultations for students and teachers on non-profit sector • manages an archive on thesis on the civil sector • supplies the library funds of ICN and FHS – news exchange.

cooperation with public libraries

For a long time, ICN has been cooperating with selected public libraries in the Czech Republic‘s regions on providing information services to NGOs seated outside of Prague. ICN regularly sends updated information on the non-profit sector to libraries. The libraries themselves research NGOs in their area and cooperate with them actively in organizing events, for instance by providing their premises for meetings or exhibitions.

Icn In tHE fIELd

nGo MarketApril, Praha

Graduate 2006May, Charles University, Prague

future of nGos in the crJune, Tomáš Baťa University, Zlín

cIVIcus world Assembly 2006June, Glasgow, Scotland

Hospimedica fairOctober, Brno Exhibition Center

study trip to BelorussiaDecember, Minsk, Belorussia

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… I forward to you a report regarding the reactions to the radio spot for the 30 days campaign - it is very hard to accept for some handicapped, but the fact is that if they are to be helped the public has to be aroused. I thank you for the seminar in Brno at the BVV and wish you and your group success in the job that is so needed - the services that you do very well…

...We came back to Japan after all meetings in four countries, namely France, Czech Republic, Hungary, and United Kingdom. As we expected, we found that the interview with you was very helpful and fruitful, and that the discussion session enabled us to bring back something new to Japan. We have gained a lot of insights and information through the conversation and the materials you provided...

...we thank you for your services, thanks to your advertising we have already twice found our future employees…

...this Wednesday I visited your library and liked it very much. Mainly because of its versatility, international outlook, view and good arrangement. It is very useful and I will surely soon be back…

... just out of nostalgia I have surfed through neziskovky.cz and I wanted to say that the new pages are perfect. An elegant design, they are well arranged and full of information, practical, perfectly structured…

... ICN has worked with the Robert Bosch Foundation on „The Cities and Citizens in Partnership“ - program. During the work on our project we had a chance to get to know ICN and recognize them as a reliable and competent partner. Of the highest value to us is the very good standing of ICN among Czech non-profit organizations. We will gladly plan more projects together with ICN In the future.

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fInAncIAL rEPort

Balance sheet (in thousands of CZK) as of �1. 12. 200� as of �1. 12. 200�

AssEtsLong term assets 100 1�1Long term intangible assets 0 0Long term tangible assets ��� ���Long term financial assets 0 0Depreciation reserves onlong term assets -��� -�1�Short term assets � �2� � �2�Reserves 1� 2�Active debts ��� � ���Short term financial assets 2�2� 1 �11Other assets ��1 2��

total assets 3 828 6 483

LIABILItIEsCapital and reserves -1 0�� -2 ���Property ��� ���Funds 0 0Account of economic outcomes 1 �21 -1 ���Retained income,outstanding past loss -2 ��� -1 �00External sources � �01 � ���Reserves 0 0Long term liabilities 0 0Short term liabilities 2 ��0 � ���Other liabilities 2 ��1 � �21

total liabilities 3 828 6 483

sTaTEMENT OF pROFIT aND lOss (in thousands of CZK) as of �1. 12. 200� as of �1. 12. 200�rEVEnuESales of own products �� 11�Sales of services � ��� 2 ���Change in product inventory 0 2�Interest 1 �Exchange rate earnings 2� �1Accounting of funds 0 �0Other revenue �0 1��Sales of long term intangibleand tangible assets 0 0Received contributions accountedamong organizational bodies 0 0Gift donations received 2 �1� � 20�Provisional grants � 12� 1 ���

total revenue 15 921 9 291

costs

Material consumption ��� 12�Energy consumption �� ��Repairs and maintenance 11 ��Travel �1 100Representation costs 2�� 12�Other services � ��� � 0��Salary costs � ��� 2 ���Obligatory social insurance 1 00� ���Other taxes and payments 0 1�Other fines and penalties 0 �Interest 0 0Exchange rate losses 2�� 1��Shortages and losses 0 0Other costs �1 11�Depreciation of long termintangible and tangible assets �1 ��Membership fees 1�� 0Tax on income �� 0

total costs 14 500 10 684

Economic result after taxes 1 421 -1 393

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