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Eight Ways Your Organization Can Cope with the Recession By Mal Warwick It's time to consider how your organization can continue to thrive despite the fast-weakening economy. So let's focus on the simple steps you can take as a chief executive, a trustee, or a development officer. Click here to continue reading >> |
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 Class Spotlight: Internal Controls and Best Practices- Essentials of Finance
Thursday, June 19th – Shelley Parnes Internal Controls & Best Practices is one in a series of six classes in the Essentials of Finance Certificate Program. This class will cover cash receipts, cash disbursements, safeguarding assets, financial reporting to the board, annual audit of financial statements, and conflict of interest policies and code of ethics. Class Spotlight: Educating Volunteers- Essentials of Volunteer Management Thursday, June 19th – Marty Atherton Volunteers must be given the knowledge and skills to do their tasks. In Module 3, you will learn how to orient the volunteer to your organization, risk management strategies to protect the volunteer, your clientele, and your organization, as well as how to provide volunteers with the necessary resources and training. Class Spotlight: Human Resources- Conducting Effective Meetings Thursday, June 19th – Gwen Thomas Learn the foundation for Successful Meetings. Discover what makes a successful meeting. Understand Parlimentary procedure: What it is; When and how is it used; How members/participants get their say. Below is a sample of individual courses being offered now.
Essentials of Volunteer Management Certificate Program June 2008 GCN is pleased to announce another new Nonprofit University certificate series-the Essentials of Volunteer Management Certificate. A five-module Nonprofit University certificate series that develops key volunteer management skills and provides the knowledge needed to recruit, retain and recognize volunteers. The five, three-hour sessions provide volunteer management essentials to organizations and individuals seeking the most current and effective approaches to assess and prepare volunteers for their significant role within the organization. Essentials in Nonprofit Board Governance Nonprofit University is pleased to announce a new 5-course certificate series: "Essentials in Nonprofit Board Governance." Tailored to the nonprofit sector, courses include: July 2–Establishing the Governance Structure; July 16–Good vs. Exceptional Boards; July 23–Effective Board Management: The Board Chair's Role; July 30–Board Recruitment, Orientation and Engagement and August 6-Evaluating and Refreshing the Board. To learn more about the series and register for courses, click here. Essentials of Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate Series GCN is pleased to announce the next sessions of the "Essentials of Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate Series," first offered this past winter/spring. Dates and courses are as follows: August 26-Managing the Workplace, September 9-Nonprofit Financial Strategy for CEOs/COOs, September 23-Creating High Performance Teams, October 21-Board Relations and Management, and November 18-Building and Implementing Strategy for Your Organization. Click here to check out details and register for this excellent certificate series. Essentials of Fundraising Certificate Program A five-module Nonprofit University certificate series, in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, that develops key fundraising knowledge and skills. Five, three-hour sessions beginning July 17 provide fundraising essentials to organizations and individuals seeking the most current, effective and ethical fundraising approaches to support and enhance their development work. For more information and to register, go here. Learn more about Nonprofit University and check out the full course catalog here. Courses are added frequently – so check the catalogue for updates! |
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 ANP June Social Networking EventDate and Time: Thursday, June 19th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: The Indigo Hotel, 683 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 404-874-9200 www.ichotelsgroup.com Join ANP this month at the boutique Indigo Hotel in Midtown. The Indigo Hotel is located directly across the street from the Fox Theatre. We invite you for complimentary appetizers and lots of networking with fellow non-profit professionals. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards! Parking is located at the end of the Indigo Hotel driveway. Please bring cash as this is a paid lot. RSVP: R.S.V.P for this event here June Lunch & Learn Join us on Friday, June 27th from 11:00 to 12:30 at the GCN Headquarters as the Georgia Center for Nonprofits host its 6th installment of the 2008 Lunch & Learn Series with a session on Understanding Nonprofit Risk Management & Insurance. This event is FREE of charge BUT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH. Risk management encompasses a wide range of activities related to anticipating, avoiding, controlling, and financing risk. Claims made against nonprofit organizations fall into three general categories:
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. 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. GCN Refer-a-Friend Program Introduce other nonprofits organizations to the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and receive an additional three months of membership –for free! It's simple to take advantage of this offer. When a nonprofit completes a membership application and lists your name and your organization's name in the "How did you hear about the Georgia Center for Nonprofits?" line…. GCN will extend YOUR membership an additional 3 months per organization referred. Refer-a-Friend today so your nonprofit friends can benefit from:
Raising Change 2008 A Social Justice Fundraising Conference in San Francisco, hosted by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training and the Grassroots Fundraising Journal is taking place July 25-26. $500 stipends are available for interested groups. Contact Monica Simpson for more information. Funding for the Environment Month Programs in June 2008 National and local environmental grantmaking. Philanthropy, faith, and the environment. Greener nonprofit buildings and operations. Fiscal sponsorship for community parks and green space. These are some of the topics that the Foundation Center and The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta will cover in their special programs next month. Visit their June 2008 calendar and look for events marked with the green leaf. Benefit Concert for Gwinnett Special Olympics Phil Keaggy's the Master and the Musician Saturday, June 28th @ 7:30pm Venue: Lilburn First Baptist Church, 285 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047 For tickets: call 1.800.519.9030, 770.921.1220 (Church) or www.evangelismtickets.com |
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