Recruit, Retain, Develop: Strategies for Success--a conference on important human resource issues for nonprofits (Nov. 16, College Park, Ga.)
Brought to you by OpportunityKnocks.org and the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, this conference will deliver clear, timely and precise solutions for human resource issues facing nonprofits in today’s market. Mark your calendar now, and stay tuned for more details.

This conference will help participants to
* Understand employment trends and determine ways to relate them to organizational success
* Grasp contemporary people-management and retention strategies for high-performing organizations
* Know and comply with human resources laws and requirements
* Meet others and develop a peer network related to HR.


Nonprofit Career Connections October Meeting (Oct. 10, Atlanta)
Nonprofit Career Connections, a career networking group focused on meeting the needs of those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector in Atlanta, will hold its next monthly meeting from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sullivan Center. Cathy Perry, an executive/life coach, will likely speak about "Achieving Success as You Define It." Join NCC's mailing list.


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 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.


Partnership for After School Education National Conference (Nov. 20-22, New York)
This conference will address new developments in the field, and is for staff who lead, manage or work with out-of-school time (OST) programs and initiatives. Get more information or register online.

Women's Leadership Learning Community (Sept. 30--Oct. 2, Athens, Ga.)
This learning community includes a year-long series of four retreats designed to develop leadership skills for nonprofit professionals. First retreat is Sept. 30--Oct. 2, 2005, Athens, Ga. Facilitated by Gail Kurtz. For information, e-mail glkurtz44@yahoo.com.

 

Trying Times: Post Disaster Fund-raising Web Conference (Oct. 12)
Terry Axelrod of Raising More Money will address concerns about converting “disaster donors” to long-term donors. Also featured are aspects of disaster donations—such as Katrina relief—that motivate unprecedented giving; and how to tap into that sentiment for your organization’s mission. Registration is open to Center member only, free, required, limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis. The Web conference is hosted by National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA). 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EST.


Last Chance to Apply: Community Consulting Teams (CCT) and Pro-bono Management Consulting Services
CCT Atlanta welcomes applications from nonprofits that need pro-bono consulting services by our teams of volunteer MBAs. CCT welcomes projects in most areas related to marketing, planning, and business operations. Projects are selected in late fall, kick off next January, and are completed in
four--five months. Applications are available online and are due Sept. 30, 2005. E-mail Tom Chapel at TChapel@cdc.gov with questions.


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. Applications are online: Once there, click on Executive Development, then Open-enrollment Programs, then Social Enterprise, then PMNO and SPNM. E-mail William Schwendler at wtsjr@mindspring.com with questions.


UGA's Externship Program Seeks Nonprofit Hosts
Spots are available for the late October through early January externship program. Externs are short-term (typically a half-day or full-day), volunteer jobs-shadowing opportunities that allow students to observe work and investigate a career field. Benefits: This program may allow you to identify potential candidates for jobs and internships, and showcase your organization. No cost. Apply online by
Sept. 27, 2005.


Georgia Center for Nonprofits New Fall Workshop Schedule Posted
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.


New Government Form: Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes
The IRS has released new Form 1098-C (PDF), Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes. The form is used by donee organizations to report the contribution of qualified vehicles to the IRS under new IRC section 170(f)(12). The form may also be used to provide the donor with a
contemporaneous written acknowledgment of the contribution.



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