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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. Learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission - donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. Find out how to grow your organization's visibility in the community and engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money. This entry level workshop is designed for board members, executive directors, CEOs, and fund development professionals. By the end of this seminar you will have the fundamentals to embark on the path to sustainability and grow your major gifts programs year after year. To register, go here and fill out the registration form. RSVP Required! Space is Limited. 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. February ANP Wine Tasting Event at ENO Restaurant and Wine Bar Date and Time: Wednesday, February 20th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Location: Eno Restaurant and Wine Bar, 800 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30303 Cost: There will be a $10 charge for this event Valet Parking will be available for $3. Join ANP this month for a special Networking Event at Eno Restaurant and Wine Bar in Midtown. All attendees will visit with Eno’s wine professional, taste 8-10 wines, and enjoy a plate of free tapas. Come network with other non-profit professionals while enjoying a sampling of Eno's great wine and food. This event sells out every year so RSVP now! In order to attend this event, you must RSVP and pre-pay.R.S.V.P. for this event here. Nonprofit Resource Fair at the Hurt Building 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 
The Unemployment Services Trust is dedicated to providing the nonprofit community with a safe, cost effective alternative to payment of state unemployment taxes. UST Members save 50% off their unemployment taxes their first year of participation in the Trust. Join thousands of nonprofits nationwide and those here in Georgia who are taking advantage of this program. A typical member continues to save approximately 30%. Visit www.chooseust.com today to learn more on how you can save!
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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