Events, Etc., March 2006

Georgia Nonprofit Summit (June 7, Duluth, Ga.)
As the Southeast's largest gathering of nonprofit executives, board members, foundation staff, government decision-makers, and corporate leaders, the Summit offers attendees the opportunity to discuss trends, gather information, and network.

Experienced practitioners and seasoned leaders will present a variety of thought-provoking workshops--including beginner through advanced levels--to best support individual professional development. Attendees can customize their conference with sessions in eight topic tracks.

Who should attend?
Executive directors, presidents/CEOs, professional staff, board members and anyone who is involved in the nonprofit sector. Get complete program information and register online.

At This Year's Summit: Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award ($15,000)
Nominate someone for the first-ever Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award. One courageous nonprofit leader who's worked to address an unmet need in the community will receive $15,000 for his or her organization. This award will be presented to the winner at the Summit. Application deadline is April 14, 2006. Get more info or apply.

Association of Fundraising Professionals 43rd International Conference (April 2--5, Atlanta)
The AFP International Conference on Fundraising is the largest meeting of fund-raising professionals in the world, annually gathering about 4,000 people to the sessions and other special events. AFP’s 43rd International Conference on Fundraising will feature outstanding speakers, more than 125 educational sessions and the largest exposition on fund raising and philanthropy in the world, all in one place. Get more info or register now.

Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals April Social (April 20, Atlanta)
Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals' (ANP) mission is to connect and strengthen nonprofit professionals in metro Atlanta. Now a part of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, ANP is new and improved for 2006. Monthly networking socials will continue to ensure that ANP members remain connected, while new opportunities through the Center will open doors to training and other leadership opportunities. Next event: Thursday, April 20, 2006, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sambuca Jazz Cafe, Buckhead, Atlanta. No cost, but please R.S.V.P. here. E-mail editor@gcn.org to join the mailing list. Indicate "join ANP e-mail" in the subject line.

Semester Passes for Unlimited Training Classes
Brand new Semester Passes allow you and your colleagues to pay one price and attend unlimited Center training classes until June 30, 2006*. Or sign up for Package C or D and we'll include a few Summit registrations too. Once you purchase a package, just let us know which workshops you want to attend. It's easy. Get details or purchase.

Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award: Call for Nominations
Do you know a courageous nonprofit leader who has worked to meet an unmet need in the community? If so, nominate him or her to receive the Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award. This award, a check in the amount of $15,000 to the recipient’s nonprofit organization, is presented every other year at the Georgia Center for Nonprofits’ annual Georgia Nonprofit Summit to an outstanding nonprofit leader who exhibits innovation in meeting critical community needs. Successful nominees are innovators who see community issues and act to solve them, catalysts for change, strategists, smart risk-takers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs. Application deadline is April 14, 2006. Get more info or apply.

Nonprofit Marketplace: Make Your Funding Dollars Go Farther
Nonprofit Marketplace, developed by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and IBM, is revolutionizing nonprofits' purchasing power. By leveraging the buying power of nonprofits across the nation, Nonprofit Marketplace enables your organization to save on major areas of expense, such as printing, office supplies and maintenance, repair and operations. All you need to put the power of Nonprofit Markeplace to work for your organization is Internet access. Get more details online or contact Heather Rocker at hrocker@gcn.org or 678-916-3008.

Regional Nonprofit Reports: Your Region's Nonprofit Sector and Estimate of Impact
By comparing your nonprofit community to traditional areas of commerce and industry, you'll help demonstrate your influence--beyond a primary provider of needed services--to policy makers, the media, and the public. A summary of tabular data for nonprofits by county, type or subsectors, and source of revenue, in addition to, employment, payroll, assets, and expenditures will provide you with a comprehensive look at the state of your region's nonprofit sector and estimate of impact. Get more info online or e-mail research@gcn.org.

New Report: United States Nonprofit Sector
The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) released "United States Nonprofit Sector," a report featuring the most current information and statistics (2003) on America’s charitable organizations. Highlights include: There were 837,027 charitable nonprofits in the United States, excluding foundations and religious congregations in 2003, an increase of 68 percent from 1993. Also, 288,150 charitable nonprofits had gross receipts of over $25,000 in 2003 and filed IRS Form 990 in 2003. According to the The World Factbook, the asset base of the sector would make the “nonprofit economy” the sixth largest in the world--larger than the economies of Brazil, Russia, Canada, Mexico, and South Korea. Read the report (PDF).

Show Your Support for Nonprofits: Sign the Declaration for America’s Nonprofits
The Nonprofit Congress, an initiative to unite America's diverse nonprofit organizations, now has more than 1,400 supporters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. If you haven't signed the Declaration for America's Nonprofits, now is the time. Sign the declaration for America’s nonprofits today and voice your shared vision for the future of nonprofits.

New Web Site to Help Atlanta Nonprofits Advertise Their Organizations, Special Events, and Conduct Fund-raising Auctions
On April 11, backed by a major TV ad campaign, www.3Magpies.com will be launched. This Web site’s goal is to make it easier for businesses and consumers to get together and save time and money. The Web site will include a community section that offers Atlanta charitable nonprofits the ability to advertise their organizations and special events, and conduct online fund-raising auctions. Atlanta nonprofits can use the online tool to expand fund-raising efforts, increase exposure and donations--all at no cost. For more information, contact Ray Perry at 678-608-1498 or rperry@bizbuildercoop.com.

Why Bad Presentations Happen to Good Causes
This new book by Andy Goodman is based on unprecedented research across the public interest sector, incorporating the advice of 20 highly regarded public speaking experts. If offers tips to help you design and deliver presentations that avoid common pitfalls as nonprofits work to engage, inspire and motivate the audiences they need to reach. This book is available at no cost to full-time staff of nonprofits, foundations and government agencies. Order your copy.

USERRA Poster Revision
The USERRA poster has been revised to include individuals in the National Disaster Medical System under the provisions of USERRA. All employers, regardless of size, must display the USERRA poster. President Bush signed a bill amending the employment rights mandated by USERRA. The new act extends coverage up to 24 months (formerly 18) for employees called to active duty. Whether or not you have employees serving in the uniformed services, the Department of Labor requires you to post this notice in your workplace.

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	Nonprofit sector events Georgia Nonprofit Summit (June 7, Duluth, Ga.) As the Southeast's largest gathering of nonprofit executives, board members, foundation staff, government decision-makers, and corporate leaders, the Summit offers attendees the opportunity to discuss trends, gather information, and network. Experienced practitioners and seasoned leaders will present a variety of thought-provoking workshops--including beginner through advanced levels--to best support individual professional development. Attendees can customize their conference with sessions in eight topic tracks. Who should attend? Executive directors, presidents/CEOs, professional staff, board members and anyone who is involved in the nonprofit sector. Get complete program information and register online. At This Year's Summit: Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award ($15,000) Nominate someone for the first-ever Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award. One courageous nonprofit leader who's worked to address an unmet need in the community will receive $15,000 for his or her organization. This award will be presented to the winner at the Summit. Application deadline is April 14, 2006. Get more info or apply. Association of Fundraising Professionals 43rd International Conference (April 2--5, Atlanta) The AFP International Conference on Fundraising is the largest meeting of fund-raising professionals in the world, annually gathering about 4,000 people to the sessions and other special events. AFP’s 43rd International Conference on Fundraising will feature outstanding speakers, more than 125 educational sessions and the largest exposition on fund raising and philanthropy in the world, all in one place. Get more info or register now. Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals April Social (April 20, Atlanta) Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals' (ANP) mission is to connect and strengthen nonprofit professionals in metro Atlanta. Now a part of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, ANP is new and improved for 2006. Monthly networking socials will continue to ensure that ANP members remain connected, while new opportunities through the Center will open doors to training and other leadership opportunities. Next event: Thursday, April 20, 2006, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sambuca Jazz Cafe, Buckhead, Atlanta. No cost, but please R.S.V.P. here. E-mail editor@gcn.org to join the mailing list. Indicate "join ANP e-mail" in the subject line. Pro-bono and other opportunities Semester Passes for Unlimited Training Classes Brand new Semester Passes allow you and your colleagues to pay one price and attend unlimited Center training classes until June 30, 2006. Or sign up for Package C or D and we'll include a few Summit registrations too. Once you purchase a package, just let us know which workshops you want to attend. It's easy. Get details or purchase. Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award: Call for Nominations Do you know a courageous nonprofit leader who has worked to meet an unmet need in the community? If so, nominate him or her to receive the Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award. This award, a check in the amount of $15,000 to the recipient’s nonprofit organization, is presented every other year at the Georgia Center for Nonprofits’ annual Georgia Nonprofit Summit to an outstanding nonprofit leader who exhibits innovation in meeting critical community needs. Successful nominees are innovators who see community issues and act to solve them, catalysts for change, strategists, smart risk-takers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs. Application deadline is April 14, 2006. Get more info or apply. Nonprofit Marketplace: Make Your Funding Dollars Go Farther* Nonprofit Marketplace, developed by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and IBM, is revolutionizing nonprofits' purchasing power. By leveraging the buying power of nonprofits across the nation, Nonprofit Marketplace enables your organization to save on major areas of expense, such as printing, office supplies and maintenance, repair and operations. All you need to put the power of Nonprofit Markeplace to work for your organization is Internet access. Get more details online or contact Heather Rocker at hrocker@gcn.org or 678-916-3008. Regional Nonprofit Reports: Your Region's Nonprofit Sector and Estimate of Impact By comparing your nonprofit community to traditional areas of commerce and industry, you'll help demonstrate your influence--beyond a primary provider of needed services--to policy makers, the media, and the public. A summary of tabular data for nonprofits by county, type or subsectors, and source of revenue, in addition to, employment, payroll, assets, and expenditures will provide you with a comprehensive look at the state of your region's nonprofit sector and estimate of impact. Get more info online or e-mail research@gcn.org. New Report: United States Nonprofit Sector The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) released "United States Nonprofit Sector," a report featuring the most current information and statistics (2003) on America’s charitable organizations. Highlights include: There were 837,027 charitable nonprofits in the United States, excluding foundations and religious congregations in 2003, an increase of 68 percent from 1993. Also, 288,150 charitable nonprofits had gross receipts of over $25,000 in 2003 and filed IRS Form 990 in 2003. According to the The World Factbook, the asset base of the sector would make the “nonprofit economy” the sixth largest in the world--larger than the economies of Brazil, Russia, Canada, Mexico, and South Korea. Read the report (PDF). Show Your Support for Nonprofits: Sign the Declaration for America’s Nonprofits The Nonprofit Congress, an initiative to unite America's diverse nonprofit organizations, now has more than 1,400 supporters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. If you haven't signed the Declaration for America's Nonprofits, now is the time. Sign the declaration for America’s nonprofits today and voice your shared vision for the future of nonprofits. New Web Site to Help Atlanta Nonprofits Advertise Their Organizations, Special Events, and Conduct Fund-raising Auctions On April 11, backed by a major TV ad campaign, www.3Magpies.com will be launched. This Web site’s goal is to make it easier for businesses and consumers to get together and save time and money. The Web site will include a community section that offers Atlanta charitable nonprofits the ability to advertise their organizations and special events, and conduct online fund-raising auctions. Atlanta nonprofits can use the online tool to expand fund-raising efforts, increase exposure and donations--all at no cost. For more information, contact Ray Perry at 678-608-1498 or rperry@bizbuildercoop.com. Why Bad Presentations Happen to Good Causes This new book by Andy Goodman is based on unprecedented research across the public interest sector, incorporating the advice of 20 highly regarded public speaking experts. If offers tips to help you design and deliver presentations that avoid common pitfalls as nonprofits work to engage, inspire and motivate the audiences they need to reach. This book is available at no cost to full-time staff of nonprofits, foundations and government agencies. Order your copy. USERRA Poster Revision The USERRA poster has been revised to include individuals in the National Disaster Medical System under the provisions of USERRA. All employers, regardless of size, must display the USERRA poster. President Bush signed a bill amending the employment rights mandated by USERRA. The new act extends coverage up to 24 months (formerly 18) for employees called to active duty. Whether or not you have employees serving in the uniformed services, the Department of Labor requires you to post this notice in your workplace. Submit your event or opportunity for Events, Etc. Georgia Center for Nonprofits 50 Hurt Plaza, S.E. Suite 845 Atlanta, GA 30303 www.gcn.org editor@gcn.org Submit your event or opportunity for Events, Etc.