Dot Org: The Southeastern Nonprofit Technology Conference (March 8, College Park)
Connecting the Dots: Vision/ Technology/ Impact
Solutions for advancing the vision of your organization through technology await you at this year's Dot Org. Don’t miss new conference features, including
Five distinct workshop tracks to support individual professional development
More designated networking time to interact with your peers
Exhibit hall enhancements for increased business opportunities

Get complete program information and register online.

Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals January Social (Jan. 19, Smyrna)
Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals (ANP) is an association of nonprofit professionals in and around Atlanta that gets together monthly to meet and greet and learn about each other and their work. Stop by tonight for an informal gathering from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Atkins Park Smyrna, 2840 Atlanta Rd. Join ANP's mailing list or visit their Web site. February event: Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Murphy's, Virginia-Highlands in Atlanta.


Nonprofit Bootcamp (Feb. 9--10, Atlanta)
Presented by the American Marketing Association and its foundation, this bootcamp provides training in marketing fundamentals with a strategic overview of what marketing involves and how it can be applied in nonprofits. Designed primarily for staff new to nonprofit marketing, or for staff who want a refresher, this intensive 1.5-day workshop will equip participants with critical knowledge and skills they can use immediately. Get more info or register.

Grant Writing for Faith-based Programs and Projects (Feb. 24, Marietta)
Participants gain confidence in grant writing for faith-based projects and programs, learn how to access government and foundation grant resources, and understand the relationship between government and faith-based organizational mission statements, goals, objectives and activities. 9:00 to 4:30. To receive a registration form or more info, contact Jack Smith at 770-643-8368 or jsmithgroup@bellsouth.net.


Greenprints 2006: Sustainable Communities by Design (March 23--24, Atlanta)
This conference includes educational tracks on residential, commercial and community design and development, and a "green" tradeshow. Green Building Conference and Tradeshow, Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. Get more info or register.

The Center's New Year's Gift to You
The Center is offering the gift of knowledge to you as you start out the new year. We want this year to be the best yet--for everyone employed within Georgia's nonprofit sector. Register for any Atlanta class* by Jan. 31, 2006, and bring a friend to that same Atlanta class at no cost. Just 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 and restrictions that apply.


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.


Benevolink Photography Contest and Money for a Charity
The new Benevolink photography contest can earn the photographer up to $1,000 for his or her favorite charity. If you work with young people, the contest could serve as a way to encourage them to give back to their communities. The photo submission deadline is Jan. 22. Vote online for your favorite photo after Jan 22. For more details, visit this site.


Exhibitor Opportunity at Spelman and Morehouse Colleges' Nonprofit Career Fair
(Feb. 8, Atlanta)
Come showcase your organization at this annual career fair and speak with students about career, internship, and volunteer opportunities. Location is on Spelman College campus from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free to exhibit, lunch provided. To register, contact Dennis Lindsay at 404-270-5271 or dlindsay@spelman.edu. Please provide the name of your organization, your name and contact information, and the number of people who will be representing your organization at the fair.


Exhibitor Opportunity at University of Georgia Nonprofit Career Fair (Feb. 15, Athens)
This career fair usually draws between 600--800 students and alumni and approximately 100 regional nonprofits from across the Southeast. This career fair will give you a chance to showcase your organization and talk with hundreds of participants about specific intern and career opportunities. Registration is $75 and covers marketing, parking, and lunch for two individuals. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Get more details and register online. Registration deadline is Jan. 27, 2006.


North Fulton Office Space for Lease
Office space for lease for nonprofits and human service agencies. North Fulton Human Services Center, 89 Grove Way, Roswell, has 5000-plus square feet available at $12--14/ sq. ft., including utilities. Onsite parking, two blocks from bus line. Collaborative environment for your organization. Call Donna Smythe at 770-992-4339 for more information.

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