Funding Social Justice Session (Nov. 30, Atlanta)
The Foundation Center-Atlanta and the Georgia Center for Nonprofits present this special program.
The editor of the Foundation Center’s benchmark study on Social Justice Grantmaking will report on the findings and then participate in a dialogue with a key local funder and a grant recipient. They will discuss various aspects of funding and fund raising for social justice issues. 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Foundation Center. No cost. Seating is limited; advance registration is required by registering online or calling 404-880-0095.


Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals November Social (Nov. 17, Decatur)
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., Twain's Billiards and Tap, 211 E. Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030, 404-373-0063. Join ANP's mailing list or visit their Web site. Next event: Jan. 19, Atkins Park, Smyrna.

Annual Georgia Women's Assembly (Nov. 18, Atlanta)
The Women's Policy Group hosts the 15th annual Georgia Women's Assembly at the Capitol Education Center, 180 Central Ave., downtown Atlanta. The half-day assembly will focus on legislative issues that are expected to come before the General Assembly in January 2006 that affect women and girls. An optional session, Lunch and Lobby Training, is available. Get program and registration details online.

Save the Date! Upcoming Center Conferences
1. Pastries & Policy: A Report on Georgia's Nonprofit Sector (Jan. 17--18, Atlanta)
This two-day event includes a presentation of "The Economic Impact of Georgia's Nonprofit Sector" and a legislative update.

2. Dot Org: The Southeastern Nonprofit Technology Conference (March 8, College Park, Ga.)
This year's theme is Connecting the Dots...Vision/ Technology/ Impact.

3. Georgia Nonprofit Summit (June 7, Duluth, Ga.)
This year's theme is 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.

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.


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. Application deadline is Dec. 31. Available online is a simple and secure grant application.


Introducing 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 works with transactional lawyers at corporations and law firms to provide this service to nonprofits serving the public interest in metro Atlanta. 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.


Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities at the Center
We're offering lots of professional development programs in the coming weeks, with something for everybody at your organization---from senior leaders to support staff. Visit the Center's Web site today to view the complete listing of workshops offered this season, including online training and workshops around the state.


Scholarships for Executive Education Programs at Harvard Business School
The Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta will award four or more scholarships to attend one-week executive education programs in the Social Enterprise Initiative at Harvard Business School in summer 2006. The courses are “Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management” (SPNM) and “Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations” (PMNO) and will be held in Boston at HBS. Winners will be selected by February 2006. Application and information are online. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1.


Foundation Center Proposal Writing and Budgeting Courses (December, Atlanta)
A strong proposal can spell success. Get the grantmakers' perspective on successful proposals, plus the latest techniques from experts in the field. Learn proposal writing fundamentals with the Foundation Center's Proposal Writing Seminar. Take your proposal writing skills to the next level with our new course, Proposal Writing Seminar II. And learn to think more strategically with our Proposal Budgeting Workshop. Register online or call 800-424-9836.


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.

Volvo for Life Awards Seeks Nominations
Do you know a hero? If so, nominate your hero for the Volvo for Life Awards, the nation’s largest annual search for everyday heroes, with more than $1 million in financial contributions. Volvo for Life Awards honors individuals making outstanding contributions in the area of safety, environment or quality of life. Volvo will select top finalists in three categories: safety, quality of life and environment. Celebrity judges will name one winner for each of the three categories; they each will receive $50,000 to be donated to the charities of their choice. The remaining six finalists will each receive a $25,000 charitable donation. An overall winner will be presented with a Volvo car for life. Find out more or apply online by Jan. 15, 2006.

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