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Are you Following the 4C's of Branding? By: Elizabeth V. Brown Every day, thousands of messages compete for people's attention–and their dollars. The marketplace is increasingly crowded, with a corresponding increase in donor fatigue. To compete, you must find ways to break through the communication clutter and deliver your messages clearly and simply. Read the entire article here. >> |
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A Special New Year Offer! Receive discounts on ANY Nonprofit University course or certificate. Contact vkingsland@gcn.org for the details. Learn more about Nonprofit University and check out the full course catalog here. Courses are added frequently – so check the catalogue for updates! Below is a sample of individual courses being offered now (for the full schedule go to: www.gcn.org).
Nonprofit University is proud to be authorized by SHRM's (Society of Human Resource Management) Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), as an "approved provider" of HR-related courses. Check our full course catalog for a full listing of HR courses in 2008. GCN is pleased to announce the Essentials of Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate. The series was specifically designed to meet the complex needs of today's nonprofit leaders with less than 5 years of experience, although participants with more experience can use the series to refresh knowledge and skills. Those aspiring to, or just entering into, leadership positions will also find the series a valuable career building experience. The 5-course certificate is offered through affordable, accessible half-day sessions that begin in January, 2008. Please click here to register for the series or for one or more individual sessions. |
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Save the Date for the 18th Annual Georgia Nonprofit Summit from May 5 – 6th at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia. Two days of thought provoking workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, complimentary consulting clinics with seasoned experts in their field, networking opportunities and much, much more! For more information and to register online, www.gcn.org.  Georgia Center for Nonprofits 2008 Lunch & Learn SeriesTopic: Branding – Dare to be Different Please join us on January 25, 2008 at the Georgia Center for Nonprofits Headquarters as we kick-off the Georgia Center for Nonprofits 2008 Lunch & Learn Series from 11:00am to 12:30pm, this event is free of charge and lunch with be served! In conjunction with Point b, this seminar will reveal some of the methods in the madness of marketing and why it's worth the investment of time and money to do it right. Steve Brett of Point b, a 30-year veteran of marketing and advertising, will give you some insight into the process that will help you differentiate your business from your competitors and make your marketing more effective. You'll walk away from the meeting with a new understanding and a roadmap to help you brand and market yourself and your organization. Seating is limited, to RSVP please click here! TechBridge Technology Innovation Award for Nonprofits TechBridge is now accepting applications for the seventh annual Technology Innovation Award, which is granted each year to the nonprofit that best demonstrates the innovative use of technology. If you (or a nonprofit with which you work) have completed a technology initiative which has positively impacted your mission, efficiency of daily operations, effectiveness in serving clients, and/or fundraising, advocacy or volunteer efforts, we want to hear your story. Given by Accenture, the award provides more than $45,500 in TechBridge consulting services, Microsoft software and cash to the winner and over $16,500 in TechBridge consulting services, Microsoft software and cash to two finalists. Both winner and finalists will be featured at TechBridge's Digital Ball on May 10th, 2008, when the award is presented, as well as highlighted in numerous promotional materials and profiled in a special April supplement running in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Visit www.techbridge.org to apply. All applications are due by Feb. 8, 2008. The Fulton County Arts Council Announces Funding Opportunities for Nonprofit Organizations and Artist Collectives The deadline to submit applications is January 16, 2008. Fulton County-based arts, cultural, and community-based nonprofit organizations and artist collectives are invited to apply for funding for the 2008/2009 contract cycle. Funding ranging from $1,000 to $150,000 is available to support arts programming in Fulton County. Guidelines and applications available online at www.fultonarts.org. Fulton Arts Council Accepting Applications for Arts Funding Peer Review Panelists The deadline to submit applications is January 31, 2008. The Fulton County Arts Council's Contracts for Services program is accepting applications for volunteer peer review panelists for the 2008-2009 contract cycle. Panelists will evaluate applications, make funding recommendations, provide guidance to staff in working with applications, and assist the Arts Council with policy and program development. Panelists will be selected to serve on one of seven panel groups scheduled to convene late March through April 2008. Call 404-612-5780 for more information, or to request an application form. Application forms can be downloaded from the Arts Council website at www.fultonarts.org. The Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals January Career Growth Event Date and Time: Monday, January 14th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Location: Foundation Center, 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 150, Atlanta 30303 Topic: The Power of Personal Brand In the past, superior skills, great resources and specialized knowledge were enough to be competitive in your career. Today, these are requirements just for entry. Now you need a unique "trademark" to really get ahead. Your brand – the emotional connection you make with your audience – is what differentiates you from everyone else. This workshop will help you define your brand and learn how to use it to forward your success in any endeavor. No matter where you are in the process, you'll know yourself better and have new tools and distinctions for being a more powerful, more effective you. R.S.V.P. for this FREE event here. The Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals January Social Networking Event Date and Time: Thursday, January 17th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Location: Sweet Lowdown, 942 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Free covered parking is available behind the restaurant. The restaurant provides valet for $3. Join ANP this month for a Networking Event at Sweet Lowdown. Sweet Lowdown is Chef Paul Wooten's newest restaurant and event facility specializing in Modern Southern cuisine and is located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Join ANP for the first Social Event of the New Year. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards! R.S.V.P. for this event here. Nonprofit Resource Fair Save the date: Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, 4:00-7:00pm. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits; The Foundation Center; and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta are teaming up to bring you the Nonprofit Resource Fair! The Nonprofit Resource Fair will be a "one-stop" event to meet the resources available to help you build and strengthen your nonprofit. You will have the opportunity to network with your nonprofit colleagues. Exhibitors include: Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Association of Fundraising Professionals; Opportunity Knocks; Atlanta-area Evaluation Association (AaEA); Community Consulting Teams (CCT)-Atlanta; Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta; The Foundation Center; Georgia Planned Giving Council; Georgia State University; Pro Bono Partnership Atlanta; Techbridge; and the United Way TimePlus Payroll is now offering all new clients a $100 credit towards Nonprofit University courses during the 2008 calendar year. To take advantage of this special offer, become a client of TimePlus Payroll before the end of January 2008! There is no better time to evaluate your payroll needs and find out why TimePlus is the most responsive, resourceful and reliable nonprofit payroll provider in the industry. For more information, go here. Media Justice Grant Opportunity, Proposals must be received by February 29, 2008 The Fund for Southern Communities, as part of the Funding Exchange's Media Justice Fund, seeks proposals for grants in two categories:
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