Recruit, Retain, Develop: Strategies for Success--a conference on important human resource issues for nonprofits (Nov. 16, College Park, Ga.)
In order to remain competitive, organizations must rapidly recruit, retain, and develop a high-performance workforce. To focus on strategies for success, organizations must:

* Place the right person in the right job
* Increase overall employee productivity
* Identify and reward top performers
* Invest in ongoing employee development
* Ensure readiness to execute on changing business strategies.

In addition to the keynote address from Tom Gathers, executive vice president of human resources at RARE Hospitality International, this one-day conference has nine workshops that will offer solutions to your most challenging human resources issues. Register today, as early-bird, discounted registration ends on Oct. 31.


Atlanta Nonprofit Professionals October Social (Oct. 20, Atlanta)
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., Park Tavern, Midtown. Join ANP's mailing list or visit their Web site. Next event: Nov. 17, Twain's, Decatur.


Young Professionals Connect for a Cause (Oct. 20, Atlanta)
Hear Mayor Shirley Franklin talk with 40 nonprofit organizations to help community members learn how they can help make a difference. Mason Murer Fine Art, 199 Armour Dr., 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 404-254-3648.

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 workshops and training 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.


H&R Block Nonprofit Fund-raiser Program
To participate, simply alert your constituents that H&R Block can help them save money and help your organization raise money—at the same time. For every new client you refer to H&R Block, your organization will receive $20, and your member receives $10. You will then receive a packet of referral forms to hand out to all of your members. They bring the form to H&R Block when they have their taxes done and you both get an award. The program runs January 1 through April 15. A few weeks after April 15, your group will receive one check with its total reward amount. There is no limit to the referrals you can receive. Contact Chanda Floyd-Bryant at 678-924-0750 or
floydbryantagency@comcast.net for more information or to participate.


Foundation Center Grantseeker Training Courses (Ongoing [fall], Atlanta)
Master the world of fund raising, proposal writing, boards, and all that goes into getting the grants you need. Grantseeking Basics for Individual Artists (Oct. 24, 1:00--3:00 p.m.); A Conversation with Individual Artists (Oct. 24, 3:00--4:00 p.m.); The Impact of MAACC on the Arts in Atlanta (Oct. 26, 10:30--11:30 a.m.). Register online or call 404-880-0095.


Fulton County Arts Council Seeks FY 2007 Panelists
The Fulton County Arts Council (FCAC) is preparing for its '06-'07 contract cycle. We seek professionals who represent a cross-section of relevant experience in the arts and reflect the diversity of Fulton County to serve on the application peer review panels. Over 50 volunteer panelists will evaluate applications, make funding recommendations, provide guidance to staff in working with given applications, and assist FCAC with policy and program development. Panel groups are scheduled to convene late March through April 2006 and beyond. Call 404-730-5780 to request an application form.


Housing Bill to Include Nonprofit Gag Provision
A government-sponsored enterprise bill that would establish a new affordable housing fund, but limit nonprofits' rights to engage in, or affiliate with organizations that engage in, nonpartisan voter registration or lobbying activities, is racing ahead to a floor vote in the House. More >>

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