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  April 6, 2008


 in focus
 ideas and know-how

Using the New Media to Promote Your Mission and Protect Your Reputation
By Jennifer Mullen

Nonprofit organizations often have limited strategies for promoting themselves. Many executives feel they can't justify spending money on reputation management, believing that the mission should speak for itself. Whatever your mission, you compete for volunteers, funding, and a good image in a 24/7 communication environment.

Read the entire article here. >>

 insight
a sampling of ways to build your knowledge, skills, career, and staff

Learn more about Nonprofit University and check out the full course catalog here. Courses are added frequently – so check the catalogue for updates!

Class Spotlight: Understanding Nonprofit Risk Management
Wednesday, 4/16/2008 - C.W. Copeland
Risk management is not some mystery; you do it every day without knowing. This workshop provides simple frameworks for organizing and implementing basic risk management practices in a nonprofit organization.

Class Spotlight: Human Resources- Performance Reviews/Management
Thursday, 4/17/2088 - Gwen Thomas
•Discover the various components of performance reviews
•Learn tips and techniques about conducting formal appraisals
•Understand how to prepare for an appraisal
•Take a look at some special situations you may run into and how to manage them

Below is a sample of individual courses being offered now (for the full schedule go to: www.gcn.org).

Date Course Instructor
4/10/2008 Creating an Exceptional Board Karen Beavor
4/15/2008 Essentials in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate Course 5: Building and Implementing Strategy for Your Organization Terri Thiesen
4/23/2008 Advanced Grant Writing Tina Jones Dantzler
4/24/2008 Advanced QuickBooks Shelley Parnes
4/30/2008 Marketing and Media: Is Your Nonprofit Visable Enough? Sherry Treco Jones

GCN's Nonprofit University is happy to announce a new course: "Building Board Capacity to Support Your Organization." This standalone course, taught by Terri Theisen - a member of the Nonprofit University's faculty and team lead for the Board Governance learning track, is scheduled for Thursday May 22nd. Check out www.gcn.org for more information and to register.

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is excited to announce the continuation of our Open Seat Matching Program (OSMP). OSMP allows nonprofit professionals to take continuing education and professional development courses offered by two of Atlanta's premier higher education institutions, at significantly reduced prices. Courses are available in leadership development, managing innovation, business ethics, marketing strategies, negotiation skills, change management and strategic planning. For more information, go here.

Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (ELPNO)
Dates for the second annual ELPNO, held this year June 22-27 at the Emory Conference Center and Hotel, are quickly approaching. Click here to check out the latest program details, including an application, important registration details and information regarding scholarships. This highly acclaimed nonprofit leadership program is also at a surprisingly affordable price. To enable the largest possible registrant pool, we are extending the registration deadline to at least April 15th. Don't miss out on this great professional development opportunity!

GCN thanks everyone who took the time to submit our recent survey designed to provide Nonprofit University's new Information Technology learning track with data to help design the track's first certificate course series. Greg Creech is Team Lead of this exciting new project. Look for information on new IT course offerings on our web site and in upcoming CenterViews. If you have any questions regarding the IT track, please call GCN's Lanny Parsons at 678-916-3018, or email him at lp@gcn.org.

There's still time to register for the final course in Nonprofit University's 5-course Management and Leadership Certificate series - 'Building and Implementing Strategy for Your Organization,' held from 9:30-12:30, April 15, 2008, at GCN. Participants have rated the series highly since it began in January. Nonprofit University will repeat this series beginning in late August. Keep watching our web site and CenterView for information on new dates for the next series.


 in view
an overview of events, opportunities and connecting points
The 17th Annual Georgia Nonprofit Summit
is being held this year on May 5th and 6th at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. Come join the largest gathering of nonprofit professionals in the Southeast. Dozens of thought provoking workshops, complimentary consulting clinics, ample networking time and inspiring keynote speakers. For more information and to register online, go here.

The Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals April Career Growth Event
Date and Time: Monday, April 14, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hands On Atlanta
600 Means St., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318
Click Here for directions.
Topic: Advancing Your Career Through Distance Learning
Being successful in the non-profit world requires continually sharpening and expanding your knowledge and skill set. Whether you are interested in advancing your current non-profit career or entering the non-profit world for the first time, distance learning will allow you to develop the skills, the knowledge and the expertise to position yourself as the ideal candidate for the career of your choice.
Speaker:Dr. William J. Wepfer, Chair of the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; Former Vice Provost for Distance Learning and Professional Education. Click here for more information on our speaker.
R.S.V.P. for this event here.

The Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals April Social Networking Event
Date and Time: Thursday April 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Albert
918 Austin Avenue Atlanta, GA 30307
404-872-4990
Complimentary Parking Available in the lot and on the street.
Join ANP this month at local Inman Park neighborhood restaurant and bar, The Albert. The Albert serves up great drinks and food in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. We invite you for complimentary appetizers and lots of networking with fellow non-profit professionals. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards!
R.S.V.P. for this event here.

GCN Lunch and Learn
Pro Bono Partnership Join us on Friday April 18th from 11am to 12:30pm as the Georgia Center for Nonprofits hosts its 4th installment of the 2008 Lunch & Learn Series, with a session on Legal Check-ups for Nonprofits. This event is FREE of charge, but please remember to BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH! This seminar will present an overview of the many legal issues that nonprofits face, from corporate governance (including the legal duties of directors and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley), to employment (including properly classifying employees and paying employment taxes), and protecting your tax-exempt status (with a discussion of political activity, lobbying and revenue generating activities.) Pro Bono Partnerships of Atlanta Executive Director Rachel Spears will be leading the seminar.

This seminar is FREE but you must RSVP by 4/17/08.
R.S.V.P. for this event here.

Complimentary Risk Management Assessments
Insurance is not just important--it's necessary. Having a good insurance plan is one of the best ways to prepare for the unexpected. Without proper protection, misfortunes such as embezzlement, a lawsuit, or a natural disaster could severely damage a thriving nonprofit. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits can assist with nearly every nonprofit risk. Our insurance and risk management consultant can provide a complimentary analysis for you, as well as shop numerous insurance companies to meet your policy and budgetary needs. Contact the Georgia Center for Nonprofits at 678.916.3016 (or cw.copeland@gcn.org)

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative™, an exciting program designed to recognize and encourage the many organizations and individuals making a positive impact within the community. To learn more about the awards and how to apply, go here.

IRA Rollover News from Independent Sector
Shortly before leaving for a two-week spring recess, the Senate incorporated into the FY 2009 Budget Resolution the Dorgan/Snowe amendment (# 4199) on reinstating expired tax relief. We now focus on the conference committee between the House and Senate to attempt to keep the pro-IRA rollover language in the final version of the budget resolution. Read more here.

   member spotlight

The Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers Foundation

The Atlanta Hawks Foundation and Atlanta Thrashers Foundation take pride in giving back to communities where our fans live, work and play. One way that we support these neighborhoods is through our grant programs.

Hawks Foundation
To make a meaningful impact, the Hawks Foundation has chosen to support the following three focus areas:

  1. Education – This grant is awarded to a non-profit that is using innovative methods and programs to educate Georgia's youth.
  2. Health & Wellness – In an effort to help reduce childhood obesity, this grant will be awarded to a non-profit organization helping kids develop an active lifestyle and/or healthy eating habits.
  3. Recreation – This grant is awarded to a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging youth in athletics and other physical fitness activities.
Thrashers Foundation
The Thrashers Foundation focuses on:
  1. Education – This grant is awarded to a non-profit that is using innovative methods and programs to educate Georgia's youth.
  2. Health – In support of the NHL's Hockey Fights Cancer initiative, this grant will be awarded to an organization fighting children's cancer and/or supporting those children battling the disease.
  3. Sports & Fitness – In an effort to help reduce childhood obesity, this grant will be awarded to a non-profit organization helping kids develop an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits.
Since the foundations receive funding requests far in excess of their budgets, worthy causes may be declined when even when the request falls into one of the three focus areas. The Foundations will be accepting grant applications thru April 15, 2008. Award notifications will be made in June 2008.

Click here for the Hawks Foundation application and guidelines.

Click here for the Thrashers Foundation application and guidelines.

View the Center's newest members or learn more about the benefits of membership.

 funder spotlight

Funders that support the mmunity and Economic Development:

The Callaway Foundation
Community Enterprises - Address: P.O. Box 1089 Thomaston, GA 30286-0014
Georgia Pacific Foundation
ING Foundation
Morris Communications Foundation - Address: P.O. Box 936 Augusta, GA 30903-0936
SunTrust Bank Atlanta Foundation


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