Strategic Branding for Nonprofits (Two sessions: July 26 and Aug. 2, Atlanta)
Learn how to create a brand position, and discuss efficient and effective methods to incorporate your brand throughout your nonprofit. You'll learn: brand anatomy, brand positioning; brand architecture, and executing the plan. Get more info or register for July 26 session or Aug. 2 session.

PowerPoint Tips and Tricks (July 27, Atlanta)
You can create impressive-looking PowerPoint presentations. Learn about slide masters and how they work. Find out the best ways to prepare for a speech and integrate your PowerPoint presentation with strong presentation skills. Get more info or register.

Faith-based Organizations: Overcoming Funding Obstacles and Choosing Partners
(July 25, Atlanta)
This seminar explores how faith-based organizations can access federal funding within the guidelines set forth in President Bush's faith-based initiative. The class will address the problems encountered when applying for federal monies and will offer guidance on selecting community partners and making the most of collaborative relationships. More info or register.

ANP Networking Social (Tonight, July 20, 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 and leverage relationships with other nonprofit professionals, share best practices, and have fun. Free. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Stool Pigeons (Midtown), 933 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta. Join ANP's mailing list.

CEO Central Symposia 2006--2007
The Center's CEO Central is an executive-level leadership program that addresses the everyday complexities of nonprofit leadership. Limited spaces are available. CEO Central 60 is limited to 60 CEOs of organizations with budgets of $1 million or more only. CEO Central 100 Atlanta is limited to 50 CEOs of organizations with budgets up to $999,999 only. Get more info or register.

Nonprofit Congress National Meeting (Oct. 16--17, Washington, D.C.)
Get re-energized about the important work that you do. 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. Register by July 31 to receive the early-bird rate. Learn more or register.

Important Message for GCN Group Health Plan Participants
It's time to renew your organization's group health insurance policy; all group policies expire July 31, 2006. Get more information about our new Humana Group health plan options.

Community Consulting Teams (CCT) and Pro-bono Consulting Services
CCT-Atlanta welcomes applications from nonprofits with projects that can benefit from pro-bono consulting services by our teams of volunteer MBAs. CCT welcomes projects in most areas related to marketing, planning, and business operations. Projects are selected in late fall and are completed by early June. Applications and information are available at www.cctatlanta.org. Applications must be received by Oct. 1. Contact Tom Chapel at TChapel@cdc.gov for more information.

GSU School of Social Work Now Accepting Proposals for Community Projects
(Proposals due Sept. 1, 2006)
Georgia State University School of Social Work, with a sole concentration in community partnerships, requests proposals from Atlanta-area organizations to have second-year master's students work with them on a community project. Projects involve groups of about four students that partner with an agency to plan, implement, and evaluate a semester-long community project. Projects will be selected and conceptualized this fall. Implementation, evaluation, and final presentation of projects will be January to April 2007. Proposals are accepted now through Sept. 1, 2006. Get details and an RFP online. Contact Dr. Fred Brooks at fbrooks2@gsu.edu or 404-651-0424 with questions.

BoardnetUSA: Connecting Leaders with Nonprofit Organizations
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, check out boardnetUSA.

Office Space Available at State YMCA of Georgia (Mercer Chamblee Campus)
The State YMCA of Georgia is located near the Mercer Chamblee Campus on Flowers Road. This 6,500 sq. ft., one-level facility has a training room and offices available for a 501c3 to occupy up to two-thirds of space. Contact Michael Hayes, state director, at 770-455-9622 or mike@yclub.org to discuss the opportunity to occupy the space for free. Monthly utility payments would apply.

Meeting and Training Space Available (Atlanta)
Global Health Action (GHA), a private, nonprofit organization headquartered in the Toco Hills area near Emory University and CDC, offers meeting and training space at a reasonable cost. Contact GHA at 404-634-5748 or gha@globalhealthaction.org.

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