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  December 2, 2007


 in focus
ideas and know-how

What is a Fundraising Feasibility Study and is it Worth it?

A feasibility study can be an extremely valuable tool for an organization considering a new fundraising program. This article will offer some insight and tips for engaging in a fundraising feasibility study.

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


Nonprofit University offers a full array of courses, certificates and comprehensive learning programs for the nonprofit professional. Learn more about Nonprofit University and check out the full course catalog here.

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

The following classes are from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Date Course Instructor
12/13/2007 Do It Yourself Public Relations Valerie Harris
1/16/2008 Nonprofit Basics Maxine Fuller
1/16/2008 Basic Grant Writing Tina Jones-Dantzler
1/17/2008 Essentials of Fundraising - Starting a Development Program Sherry Greenblatt, CFRE
1/22/2008 Essentials in Nonprofit Management & Leadership Certificate Course 1: Managing the Workplace Terri Theisen
1//24/2008 Essentials of Fundraising - Annual Giving Ellen Sacchi, CFRE


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. Please click here for more information.

Scholarships are available for High Potential Diverse Leaders Program
The High-Potential Diverse Leaders Program, presented by the Allstate Foundation and the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, is a leadership development program designed to provide a diverse group of nonprofit professionals in the Southeast (i.e. Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama) with the skills needed to assume executive level responsibilities within the sector. Click here for more program information.

Scholarships are available for CFO Central a unique leadership program designed for the financial leaders within the nonprofit sector. You may not have the CFO title, but if you have the functional responsibility for your nonprofit, you will want to learn more about this innovative program, sponsored by Cherry, Bekaert and Holland and the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. For more information and to apply, click here.

Funding Opportuniities

The Nissan Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), is currently seeking grantees for its 2008 grant year. Nonprofit organizations in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi, Eastern Michigan, New York Metro and Atlanta Metro areas are encouraged to apply with projects that support the Foundation's mission - to build community by valuing cultural diversity. For further information, please go here.


 in view
an overview of events, opportunities and connecting points

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 Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta is pleased to announce plans to award up to six scholarships to attend Executive Education Programs in the Social Enterprise Initiative (SEI) at Harvard Business School in Boston. The SEI was created to respond to the growing nonprofit sector and its complex relationships with the wider business world. The two courses offered are Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations (PMNO) on June 16 to 19, 2008 and Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management (SPNM) on July 13 to 19, 2008. The PMNO program is structured to help conceptualize and design the systems and processes necessary to measure and achieve desired performance. The SPNM course focuses on understanding core management concepts, applying these concepts strategically, and implementing change within the organization.. Scholarship winners will be selected by February 2008, and will be honored at a dinner hosted by the HBCSA in Spring 2008. A maximum of one scholarship may be awarded per applying organization, and an applicant may apply for a scholarship to only one of the courses. For further information, contact: Beth Miller at bmiller@maagroup.com. The application can be found at
www.hbs-atlanta.org/scholarships.html.

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.

The Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals January Career Growth Event
Date and Time: Monday, January 14th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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.

   member spotlight

The Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta Botanical Gardern

The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment.

Learn more about the Atlanta Botanical Garden on the web at www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

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

 funder spotlight

Funders that support Women's Services:

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc
Atlanta Women's Foundation
Fund for Southern Communities
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
The AEC Trust
Widows Home - 706-737-4123
EZ Agape Foundation - 404-633-9360



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