Press Release

Raising Change Returns to GCN

Atlanta, GA - 1/15/2010 -

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN), through its Nonprofit University is bringing back RAISING CHANGE on January 26, 2010 – a full day of intensive classes to help nonprofits raise the money they need to operate and grow NOW, so they can support their mission and change their communities for the better.

Many nonprofits are struggling in the current economy, and need help raising money – quickly.

RAISING CHANGE is a full day of training that provides the skills needed to:

Effectively Utilize Online Fundraising & Social Media
Build Support from Within Your Organization by Maximizing Your Board’s Involvement
Establish Sustainer Programs to Provide Predictable income for Your Organization
Understand the New Rules of Fundraising from a Funder’s Perspective

Experts who have who have” been there and done that” successfully in the nonprofit sector will teach the classes. RAISING CHANGE will prepare participants to walk out with strategic know how and solutions that can immediately impact their fundraising efforts. RAISING CHANGE will help people to understand how other nonprofits succeed in supporting their cause and teach how to increase and support yours. In addition, the class will teach how to galvanize the support of others, be a better fundraiser or change the world.

About the Georgia Center for Nonprofits
An all-in-one resource for and about Georgia's nonprofit sector, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits works to serve, strengthen and support nonprofit, charitable organizations statewide. The Center provides nonprofits with the resources and tools they need to be most effective; promotes partnerships between nonprofits and foundations, businesses and government to meet critical needs; and helps state and local policy-makers and the public, understand and support the work of nonprofits. More information is available online at http://www.gcn.org/.

About Nonprofit University
A multi-faceted organizational and talent development resource, Nonprofit University offers educational and training programs, information, special events and services relevant to both individuals and organizations. Individuals can access a wide range of skill-development services and tools that help them succeed in their work, while acquiring ongoing support to further develop their careers in the nonprofit sector. Organizations can more confidently invest in the education, training and development of their staff as key components of business plans and mission focused activities. More information is available at: http://www.gcn.org/

Media Contact
Nancy Longacre
678-916-3030
nlongacre@gcn.org