ICMA's Program Excellence Award for Innovations in Local Government Management recognizes one or more local governments that have successfully applied the concepts of reinvention, reengineering, TQM, customization, or other cutting-edge organizational tool or successfully enhanced an existing program or service. In 2004, ICMA presented the award in the 50,000-and-greater population category to Sedgwick County, Kansas, and County Manager William P. Buchanan for the Nonprofit Chamber of Service of Sedgwick County, Inc. This article describes the county's commitment to serving the community through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Discusses the formation of the Nonprofit Chamber of Service to improve relations among nonprofits and funders; develop best practices; build capacity; and share resources. Learn more about ICMA's Annual Awards program.

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