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| Charity Must Harness the Power of Politics By: Robert Egger, Keynote Speaker at the Georgia Nonprofit Summit In you were savvy enough to have invested $1,000 in Microsoft when it went public in 1986, the value of your stock today would be close to half a million dollars. But what if you had invested the same amount in a high-performing non-profit group; one that could show measurable, financial impact in your community? All you would have been eligible for is a one-off tax deduction. Continue Reading to learn more about how nonprofits can make politics work in their favor. >> |
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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: Marketing & Media: Is Your Nonprofit Visible Enough? Wednesday, 4/30/2008- Sherry Treco-Jones Would you like your organization to be more visible in ways that truly convey who you are and what you do? Setting your market identity through branding and getting the word out through media are two ways to help you do that. Learn about the basics of each and how they interrelate to bring you long-term rewards. Class Spotlight: Media Coaching 101 Wednesday, 5/07/2008- Sherry Treco-Jones Do you feel prepared for a media call? Learn how to select your organization’s spokespeople and prepare them for successful media interviews. Be prepared to manage media situations for the best outcome. Bring your organization’s key messages to the session and see how you can use them to your benefit.
Thursday, 5/08/2008- Harold Hamilton How do you make your strategic plan real? How does one go about getting alignment between their everyday work plans and their strategic plan? Why is it that the majority of organizations are not able to execute on their strategic plan? This session will address the questions by focusing on summarizing and communicating your strategic plan using a strategic framework, developing the alignment of people and process to execute and determining some key metrics that measure organizational success. Below is a sample of individual courses being offered now (for the full schedule go to: www.gcn.org).
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-Team Lead for NU's Board Governance learning track, is scheduled for Thursday May 22nd. Go here for more information and to register.
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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.
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. Georgia Center for Nonprofits is excited to announce our partnership with good2gether, the FREE web service that will put nonprofits in front of millions of potential donors, volunteers, and advocates. Beginning this summer, good2gether will make your organization's events, in-kind donation needs, volunteer opportunities, programs—and more—visible, searchable, and sharable on high-traffic websites like AJC.com. For free! For more information and to get started, go here. |
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