Pastries & Policy (Jan. 17 and 18, Atlanta)
It is important for nonprofits to share resources and knowledge to improve capacity, visibility, and credibility—and influence public policy. Pastries & Policy will:

Build awareness about the work of nonprofits
Identify issues important to the various sectors
Educate nonprofits and community leaders on the critical impact of this large and diverse segment of our culture.

This event will feature two parts:
Part 1: Presentation of “The Economic Impact of Georgia’s Nonprofit Sector”— important research on the influence of Georgia’s charitable nonprofit sector on the state economy.
Tuesday, Jan. 17. Free. Georgia Power Auditorium, 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Atlanta
Get details. Register for Part 1.

Part 2: Pastries & Policy: Impacting Legislation
Wednesday, Jan. 18. Before Jan. 6: $25 for Center members; $35 for nonmembers. The Floyd Room, 20th Floor, West Tower, Sloppy Floyd Building, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Atlanta
Get details. Register for Part 2.

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 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.


Nonprofit Career Connections January Meeting (Jan. 9, Atlanta)
Nonprofit Career Connections is an Atlanta group of nonprofit career professionals and those seeking careers with nonprofits. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Georgia Center for Nonprofits. Get directions or call 678-916-3000 for more information.

Save the Date!
1. Dot Org: The Southeastern Nonprofit Technology Conference (March 8, College Park, Ga.)
Connecting the Dots...Vision/ Technology/ Impact.

2. Georgia Nonprofit Summit (June 7, Duluth, Ga.)
The Spirit of the Nonprofit Sector: The Power of You.

Stay tuned for more conference details, and contact Ann Hittle, events manager, at ahittle@gcn.org or 678-916-3020 with questions.

Training: Available for Every Skill Level
Whether you're a seasoned executive or a nonprofit newbie, the Center offers a workshop for you. Check out our complete training schedule and register online today!


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. A social entrepreneur is someone who creates unique programming that affects economic, political and social imbalances. Projects in the program will involve at least one of 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.


Scholarships Available for AFP’s International Conference on Fund Raising
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) hosts this conference in Atlanta, April 2--5, 2006.
Conference scholarships are available to qualified applicants through the Greater Atlanta Chapter of AFP. Visit AFP Atlanta's Web site for an application. Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2005.
For more information about the conference or scholarship and volunteer opportunities, contact Lisa Duck at lisa@haasconsulting.net.

Atlanta Jewish Life Magazine Seeks Entries of Nonprofit Events
This locally published magazine has over 50,000 readers, and serves both the Jewish community and Atlanta community as a whole. We are seeking information (in the form of a press release or ad) about nonprofit community events, opportunities, and activities to help them spread awareness. Contact sreeves@atlantajewish.com or 404-207-5240 for more information.


CyberAlert Announces Available Public Relations Grants
CyberAlert just announced the availability of public relations grants for nonprofits. Ranging in value from $2,400 to $4,800, each grant consists of one full year of free press clipping/media monitoring service from CyberAlert. Available online is a simple grant application. Application deadline is Dec. 31.


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)
Want to recruit qualified individuals from a top-20 university? 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.

IRS Adjusts Mileage Rate to 44.5 Cents for 2006
The Internal Revenue Service set the deductible rate that workers can claim next year for using personal cars on business at 44.5 cents a mile. Currently the rate is 14 cents a mile for individuals deducting travel costs related to charitable service. A special rate, 32 cents a mile, is for deductions related to Hurricane Katrina charitable service. Organizations can reimburse volunteers working on Hurricane Katrina charity efforts at the business rate of 44.5 cents.


New Center Partner: Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
The Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBP-Atl) provides pro-bono legal assistance to nonprofit organizations. PBP invites inquiries from community-based nonprofits whose primary purpose is to operate ongoing programs or activities that benefit low-income communities or serve the public interest. Eligible organizations will be matched with volunteer attorneys from leading Atlanta corporations and law firms who will provide a variety of pro-bono legal services. Visit PBI's Web site for eligibility requirements and application procedures.


Central Georgia Office Space for Lease
The Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia has office space (1350 sq. ft.) available to lease to another nonprofit for $600/month. Location is in Warner Robbins, Ga. Renter is responsible for all utilities. Renter must provide proof of 501(c) (3) status and valid insurance. Contact Frank Mack at 478-745-2811 or kgfcc@aol.com for more information.

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