Scholarships Available for CEO Central 100
The Center's CEO Central is an executive-level leadership program that addresses the everyday complexities of nonprofit leadership. CEO Central 100 program has a few remaining scholarships available now. Scholarships are available for CEOs of environmental, education, and arts nonprofits. Get more info about CEO Central or apply for a scholarship today.


Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals (ANP) Networking Social (Tonight, Sept. 21, Atlanta)
Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals' mission is to connect and strengthen nonprofit professionals in metro Atlanta. Now a part of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, ANP meets monthly to know the Atlanta nonprofit environment better, network, build relationships with other nonprofit professionals, share best practices, and have fun. Free. Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grape at Atlantic Station, 264 19th St., Atlanta, GA 30363. Join ANP's mailing list.


New! Open Seat Matching Program
The Center is excited to announce a new program that allows nonprofit professionals the opportunity to take continuing education courses that are sponsored by Atlanta universities--at significantly reduced prices. Also view our workshop list and register.


Foundation Center Grantseeker Training Courses (Fall, Atlanta)
Expert instruction in strategic skills for fund raisers and nonprofit managers. As the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy, the Foundation Center has more experience serving the grantseeking community than any other institution in the field. Our interactive approach encourages team-building through small group exercises and topical discussions. Learn the latest techniques to deal with the challenges that grantseekers and nonprofit managers face today. View the complete schedule and register, or call 404-880-0095 or 800-424-9836.


Coastal Nonprofits: Important Planning Meeting (Sept. 22, St. Marys, Ga.)
All Camden, Charlton and Brantley county nonprofits should attend this meeting to identify the services provided in these communities, and to work together for the community’s future planning. Free. Get more info or register.


First Course in Fund Raising (Oct. 26--27, Atlanta)
Offered by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Atlanta Chapter, this two-day course provides an overview of the fund-raising profession and fundamentals of the development function. Topics include basics of philanthropy, successful fund-raising planning, annual giving, grants, major gifts, the roles of volunteers, board members, staff, and more. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Georgia Tech. $310 for AFP members; $350 for nonmembers. Get event details and registration information online. Contact Laura Strawbridge at lstrawbridge@coxecurry.com or 404-525-4821 for more information.


The Georgia Diversity Job Expo--Victims of Hurricane Katrina Encouraged to Attend
(Oct. 26, Atlanta)
The Georgia Diversity Job Expo is a free event designed to introduce active and passive jobseekers to leading employers, representing a wide range of career categories. In addition, this event will give jobseekers and victims of Hurricane Katrina the opportunity to meet, interview and build relationships with companies' recruiting managers. Jobseekers who plan to attend should pre-register online or call 404-592-0847.

Nonprofit Congress National Meeting (Oct. 16--17, Washington, D.C.)
Attend this conference and expand your network of colleagues working in different subsectors and states; gain and share a perspective on the issues that are important to nonprofits; join a broad, engaged, network of organizations working to unite the sector; represent your state's charitable community; and identify solutions to the challenges your nonprofit faces. Learn more or register.

TBS Seeks Nominations for 2007 Pathfinders (Applications due Sept. 29, 2006)
TBS Atlanta needs your help to find the next TBS Pathfinders. TBS Atlanta wants to spotlight the incredible work of volunteers and nonprofit organizations in our communities. Go online here to find out how your organization and its volunteers can be recognized, or to submit your nomination.

Harvard Business School Executive Education Scholarships (Applications due Dec. 1, 2006)
The Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta, HBSCA, is pleased to announce plans to award up to six scholarships to attend one-week executive education programs in the Social Enterprise Initiative (SEI) at Harvard Business School. The two courses eligible are “Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management” (SPNM) and “Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations” (PMNO), with a maximum of four scholarships per course. The courses will be held on the HBS campus in Boston: PMNO on May 7--10, 2007; the SPNM dates will be announced soon. Get more information or apply.

Fulton County Arts Council Announces Second Round of 2006/2007 Funding Guidelines
(Applications due Nov. 10, 2006)
Second round of 2006/2007 contracts for services guidelines for small and emerging organizations and grassroots arts programs are now available. Details are online at www.fultonarts.org. Eligible groups are encouraged to apply for these service contracts for up to $5,000, which are designed to support activities that address the Fulton County Arts Council’s mission of access to, participation in, and appreciation of the arts for all Fulton County residents. Upcoming workshops that outline the application process will be held in October. Attendance and pre-registration are required. Go online or call 404-730-5780 to register for a workshop.

Deadline Extended! Community Consulting Teams (CCT) Free Management Consulting Services (Applications due Oct. 6, 2006)
Community Consulting Teams (CCT)--Atlanta welcomes applications from nonprofits that can benefit from pro-bono consulting services by our teams of volunteer MBAs. Applications and information are available at www.cctatlanta.org. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, October 6, as long as you inform CCT--by Oct. 1--of your intent to file. CCT has served more than 90 organizations and welcomes projects in most areas related to marketing, planning, and business operations. Projects are selected in late fall, kick-off next January, and are completed by early June. Contact Tom Chapel at TChapel@cdc.gov or 678-296-8436 for more information.

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