Dot Org: The Southeastern Nonprofit Technology Conference (March 8, College Park, Ga.)
Are you and your staff registered for Dot Org: The Southeastern Nonprofit Technology Conference? This is the conference for everyone--not just "techies"--in your organization to attend to explore how technology can help advance the vision of your nonprofit.

This year’s Dot Org--Connecting the Dots … Vision / Technology / Impact--gives you fantastic presenters leading solution-rich workshops in the focused areas of
Knowledge Management
Development
Marketing/Web Site
Finance, HR, Operations
Building Infrastructure

Early, discounted registration deadline ends tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 17, so register today and save. Get complete program information and register online.

Securing Technology Funding Seminar (Feb. 24, Atlanta)
Copresented by the Foundation Center, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and TechBridge. How do you secure the technology to improve your organization's operations and better serve your mission? Learn about--and hear from some local grantmakers themselves--what grantmakers are looking for in proposals from agencies that need technology funding. The seminar also will focus on how to tell your story in a compelling manner and how to plan to support the new technology. Free, but advance registration is required.


Gathering of the Social Enterprise Alliance (March 7--10, Atlanta)
Are you looking for help in developing earned income strategies to generate additional dollars? The Social Enterprise Alliance is the association of individuals and organizations that promote stronger nonprofits through earned income. This annual gathering draws experts from around the world and delivers comprehensive education, training and networking opportunities in nonprofit capacity building. This year’s theme is “Advancing the Field.” Current members of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits are eligible for a $100 discount on their registration. To claim your discount on conference registration, enter coupon code GA06 when you register online.


Association of Fundraising Professionals 43rd International Conference (April 2--5, Atlanta)
The AFP International Conference of 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 and take advantage of early registration rates.


Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Grant Writing Workshop (Feb. 24, Atlanta)
This workshop is designed to assist nonprofits interested in writing grants related to youth fitness and sports programs. Limited to 20 organizations. Criteria and registration form are online. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Arthur M. Blank Family offices.

Training Promo Offer Expires Feb. 28, 2006
Make the investment in your own professional development by registering for a class today. You'll be glad you did! And remember: Register for any class* by Feb. 28, 2006, and bring a friend to that same class at no cost. Use the promotion code FriendFree when registering online. Contact Brenda Stirrup at bstirrup@gcn.org or 678-916-3045 with questions. Check out our complete training schedule and register online today! *Go here for details about the promo code, how to use it, and restrictions that apply.


Show Your Support for Nonprofits! Sign the Declaration for America’s Nonprofits
We know you believe in the collective power of nonprofits. We know that you--like all Americans--have been touched by the work of a nonprofit. Now you have an opportunity to show your support for nonprofits. As part of the Nonprofit Congress, an initiative to unite America's diverse nonprofit organizations, a declaration for America’s nonprofits has been created to give you the ability to voice your shared vision for the future of nonprofits and across the country. Before the campaign is launched publicly, National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) gives you the chance to be first to sign this monumental declaration. After you sign it, send it to your friends and colleagues so they, too, can join this nonprofit movement. Sign the declaration for America’s nonprofits today and say “We support America’s nonprofits.”


Hewlett-Packard Company Award for Up to 100 Nonprofit Organizations
Hewlett-Packard Company will award up to 100 nonprofits in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with a wireless technology package valued at $17,000--and preference will be given to nonprofits in Atlanta and Alpharetta, communities near HP sites, among other communities. Grants are designed to provide tools to enhance nonprofits' effectiveness and support the use of mobile technology. Applicants must operate programs in one or more of the following areas: health and human services; workforce development; environment; arts and technology; or community and economic development. Applications and more info will become available Feb. 27 online.

Social Entrepreneur Award Program Seeks Applicants
Brought to you by Hands On Atlanta, this program seeks to nurture citizen leadership to build sustainable community projects, including ones in these categories:children, families, adults, seniors, animals, technology, and environment. Participants meet once a month for workshops to build social entrepreneurship skills--March 26 to Dec. 16, 2006--and will submit a business plan for review. Four plans will be chosen to receive a seed grant of either $4,000 or $1,000. Contact Dante Ferguson for more details at 404-979-2800 or dferguson@handsonatlanta.org. Deadline to apply is Feb. 28, 2006.

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