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	July 22, 2007

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	GETTING STARTED WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING By Marc Paul Chinoy, The Regis Group A strategic plan is the organization and clarification of what the leadership of a group actually intends to do over a designated period of time in order to secure and distinguish the group's position in the marketplace and to stimulate appropriate growth. To be successful the plan must be connected to a strong implementation process designed to assure that the plan will actually be used on a day to day basis, and that the planning effort will be sustained year to year. Read more about getting started with your strategic planning. >>
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	Essentials of Fundraising A Nonprofit University certificate series that develops key fundraising knowledge and skills. Five, three-hour sessions provide fundraising essentials to organizations and individuals seeking the most current, effective and ethical fundraising approaches to support and enhance their development work. Fees: • Full Certificate Series (all five modules)-GCN/AFP Members-$500 • Full Certificate Series (all five modules)-Non-Members-$750 • Per Module Pricing-GCN/AFP Members-$100 per module; Non-Members-$150 per module Individual and Major Gifts Fundraising Wednesday July 25, 2007 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sue Brandt Corporate and Foundation Grant Seeking Wednesday August 1, 2007 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Heather Hart Board and Volunteer Development Wednesday August 8, 2007 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Dave Pass Advanced QuickBooks Thursday July 26, 2007 9:00-4:00 Shelley Parnes Nonprofits benefit from Highest Quality Courses and Huge Discounts on University Courses! The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is excited to announce the continuation of our Open Seat Matching Program (OSMP). OSMP allows nonprofit professionals the opportunity to take continuing education and professional development courses offered by some of Atlanta's premier higher education institutions-- at significantly reduced prices. To view the university courses available to you at discounted rates, click here.
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	Leadership Atlanta is now accepting proposals for Community Leadership Projects to be completed by the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2008. Proposals must be received by July 25, 2007 and are open to any Metro Atlanta nonprofit. Special consideration will be given for projects, which address the following focus areas identified by the Class of 2008: Education/ Youth Development Regional Growth Issues - Transportation/ Land Use/ Environment Equity & Access - Economic Justice For additional details and application instructions, see Leadership Atlanta Project RFP. Encourage your staff and other colleagues to join the World Community Grid today and seek at least 10 devices that will be actively "volunteering" to Defeat Cancer or Fight AIDS. It is so easy to do. All you have to do is register at the following website and join the Georgia Center for Nonprofits Team. For more information about the World Community Grid, click here. GSU School of Social Work is now accepting community project proposals Georgia State University School of Social Work, with a sole concentration in community partnerships, requests proposals from Atlanta area agencies/organizations to have second year Masters students work with them on a community project. Projects involve groups of students (typically 4 students), who in partnership with an agency, plan, implement, and evaluate a semester-long community project. We are accepting proposals now thru September 1, 2007. For more details and an on-line RFP form please visit our website. For more info contact Dr. Fred Brooks at fbrooks2@gsu.edu or 404-651-0424 CONNECTING NONPROFIT LEADERS WITH boardnetUSA The Georgia Center for Nonprofits, in partnership with boardnetUSA, now offers a unique online tool designed for the express purpose of connecting nonprofit boards with new leaders. If you're an individual interested in board service or a nonprofit looking for a new board member, you've come to the right place. Click here for more information.

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Our Mission Samaritan House of Atlanta transforms lives by helping homeless men and women gain self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life-stabilization programs. Founded in 1986, Samaritan House of Atlanta transforms lives by helping homeless men and women gain self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life-stabilization programs. We fulfill our mission through two core programs: Café 458 and The EDGE. To read more about the Samaritan House, please click here.

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