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Events

Through a wide range of events throughout the year and across the state, GCN brings nonprofit professionals together with foundation leaders, board members, content experts, and national thought leaders for learning and networking programs that inform, challenge, and connect.

Highlights

Nonprofit Benefits Forum

Offering compelling benefits is not just an HR strategy: It's critical to mission achievement. Learn how to retain top talent and much more in our Benefits Forum on October 4th.

GAgives 2019 Kickoff & Rally

We will celebrate the beginning of the GAgives campaign season with an interactive event providing inspiration and guidance to organizations launching or expanding their GA Gives Day campaigns, starting with a spirited rally

Certificate of Nonprofit Organization Management

This 360-degree orientation to NPO program management will help you learn the sector inside and out.

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Calendar by Month

September 2019

9.03.19 | Atlanta

FND 130 | Intro to Individual Donor Development
9.04.19 | Atlanta

FND 271 | Case Statements for Capital Campaigns
9.05.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Major Giving

New in 2019! Gain a complete understanding of major donors, including defining “major” for your organization, establishing goals related to organizational opportunities and capacity, identifying and cultivating prospects, making the ask, and... Learn more.
9.05.19 | Atlanta

FND 230 | Fundamentals of Major Giving
9.10.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Supervision & Management

Prepare for a supervisory role with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager and team leader. Learn more.
9.10.19 | Atlanta

MGT 110 | Understanding the Role of a Supervisor
9.11.19 | Atlanta

FND 242 | Begin with the End in Mind: Grant Budgeting
9.13.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Organization Management

This 360-degree orientation to NPO program management will help you learn the sector inside and out. Learn more.
9.13.19 |

Member Event Series | Breakfast Bites | Results-Based Accountability

This session will cover what Results-Based Accountability is, how to use the process for writing your outcomes and outputs, and how it applies to writing SMART goals in strategic planning. Learn more.
9.13.19 | Atlanta

NPO 210 | The Nonprofit Organization
9.17.19 | Atlanta

FND 140 | Intro to Government Funding
9.18.19 | Atlanta

FND 272 | Donor Prospecting, Communications, and Recognition for Capital Campaigns
9.19.19 | The Woodruff Arts Center

GAgives Kickoff Summit

GAgives will celebrate the beginning of the GAgives campaign season with an interactive event providing inspiration and guidance to organizations launching or expanding their GA Gives Day campaigns. Learn more.
9.20.19 | Atlanta

FND 231 | Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Donor Prospecting
9.24.19 | Atlanta

MGT 120 | Transitioning from Tactical Manager to Strategic Leader
9.25.19 | Atlanta

FND 243 | Grant Reporting for Impact
9.27.19 | Atlanta

NPO 220 | Nonprofit Marketing & Communications
9.27.19 | Atlanta

Lunch & Learn | Understanding Your Organization’s Financial Statements

October 2019

10.01.19 | Atlanta

FND 150 | Fundraising and Special Event Planning
10.02.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Accounting

Prepare for growth in the financial management role through this comprehensive 5-part series. Learn more.
10.02.19 | Atlanta

FND 273 | Cultivating Major Individual Capital Campaign Prospects
10.02.19 | Atlanta

ACCT 200 | Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting
10.03.19 | Atlanta

FND 232 | The Art of the Ask: Donor Cultivation
10.04.19 | Atlanta

SM 210 | Planning for Social Media Success
10.04.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Social Media

Rapidly advance your understanding of social media practices for nonprofits, building a broad foundation and focused expertise in topics like advertising and analytics. Learn more.
10.04.19 | Atlanta

Nonprofit Benefits Forum

Join fellow nonprofit executive and HR leaders for this half-day event where experts will present the latest information on health and retirement options and strategies, as well as strategies to amp up your benefits with no or low cost solutions.... Learn more.
10.07.19 | Atlanta

How to Start a Nonprofit
10.08.19 |

Advanced Nonprofit Board Leadership Clinic (Under $1M Budget)

2019 Nonprofit Board Leadership Clinic: an evening-time learning experience designed to provide nonprofit executives and board members with knowledge, skills and resources to tackle real-world governance challenges. Learn more.
10.08.19 | Atlanta

MGT 130 | Hiring and Evaluating Performance
10.09.19 |

Donor Advised Funds
10.11.19 |

Member Event Series | Breakfast Bites | Dashboards
10.11.19 | Atlanta

NPO 230 | Nonprofit Fundraising & Resource Development
10.15.19 | Atlanta

Advanced Nonprofit Board Leadership Clinic ($1M+ Budget)

An evening forum for nonprofit executives and board members: Explore the best practices that drive exceptional governance, and receive an individualized assessment of your board. Learn more.
10.15.19 | Atlanta

FND 160 | Intro to Development Planning and Budgeting
10.16.19 | Atlanta

ACCT 210 | Nonprofit Financial Analysis
10.16.19 | Atlanta

FND 274 | Corporate and Foundation Relations for Capital Campaigns
10.17.19 | Atlanta

FND 233 | Now What? Donor Stewardship
10.22.19 | Atlanta

MGT 140 | Employee Performance Challenges
10.23.19 | Atlanta

Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance

Learn about the causes and costs of workplace pressure, the benefits of creating balance, and how to identify pressure points. Learn more.
10.25.19 | Atlanta

NPO 240 | Accounting for Your Mission
10.29.19 | Atlanta

HR 210 | Strategic Human Resources Management
10.29.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Marketing Essentials

Learn the tools for building a strong marketing and communications program from the ground up. Learn more.
10.29.19 | Atlanta

MKT 210 | Planning for Marketing Success
10.29.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Human Resource Management

Designed for organizations of all sizes, this four-part series focuses on human resources practices critical to success, delivering a comprehensive, practical foundation for the HR professional. Learn more.
10.30.19 | Atlanta

ACCT 220 | From Process to Strategy: Optimal Budgeting for Nonprofits
10.31.19 | Atlanta

PRO 210 | With or For? Program Design and Community Engagement
10.31.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Program Management Essentials

Choose from two tracks in our 5-part series to advance your knowledge and skill at developing, managing, and growing a nonprofit program. Learn more.

November 2019

11.01.19 | Atlanta

SM 220 | Best Practices in Social Media Platforms
11.05.19 | Atlanta

MGT 150 | Understanding People, Building Teams
11.06.19 | Atlanta

ACCT 230 | Internal Controls & Accountability
11.07.19 | Atlanta

DOING LAB | Write the Marketing Plan

Write the plan you need to raise awareness, attract clients, find donors, and get the word out about your organization. Learn more.
11.08.19 | Atlanta

Member Event Series | Breakfast Bites | Data-Driven Messaging
11.08.19 | Atlanta

NPO 250 | Managing Staff, Volunteers and Boards
11.12.19 | Atlanta

HR 220 | Strategic Talent Development and Performance Management
11.12.19 | Atlanta

MKT 220 | Brand Management
11.13.19 | Atlanta

ACCT 240 | Audits & the Audit Committee
11.14.19 | Atlanta

PRO 220 | Dollars and Sense: Program Budgeting and Tracking
11.15.19 | Atlanta

SM 230 | Social Media Advertising
11.19.19 | Atlanta

HR 230 | Employee Relations and Policy Management
11.19.19 | Atlanta

MKT 230 | The Marketer's Toolbox
11.21.19 | Atlanta

DOING LAB | Write the Marketing Plan

Write the plan you need to raise awareness, attract clients, find donors, and get the word out about your organization. Learn more.
11.21.19 | Atlanta

PRO 230 | Everyday Leadership

Calendar by Month

September 2019

9.03.19 | Atlanta

FND 130 | Intro to Individual Donor Development
9.04.19 | Atlanta

FND 271 | Case Statements for Capital Campaigns
9.05.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Major Giving

New in 2019! Gain a complete understanding of major donors, including defining “major” for your organization, establishing goals related to organizational opportunities and capacity, identifying and cultivating prospects, making the ask, and... Learn more.
9.05.19 | Atlanta

FND 230 | Fundamentals of Major Giving
9.10.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Supervision & Management

Prepare for a supervisory role with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager and team leader. Learn more.
9.10.19 | Atlanta

MGT 110 | Understanding the Role of a Supervisor
9.11.19 | Atlanta

FND 242 | Begin with the End in Mind: Grant Budgeting
9.13.19 | Atlanta

Certificate of Nonprofit Organization Management

This 360-degree orientation to NPO program management will help you learn the sector inside and out. Learn more.
9.13.19 |

Member Event Series | Breakfast Bites | Results-Based Accountability

This session will cover what Results-Based Accountability is, how to use the process for writing your outcomes and outputs, and how it applies to writing SMART goals in strategic planning. Learn more.
9.13.19 | Atlanta

NPO 210 | The Nonprofit Organization
9.17.19 | Atlanta

FND 140 | Intro to Government Funding
9.18.19 | Atlanta

FND 272 | Donor Prospecting, Communications, and Recognition for Capital Campaigns
9.19.19 | The Woodruff Arts Center

GAgives Kickoff Summit

GAgives will celebrate the beginning of the GAgives campaign season with an interactive event providing inspiration and guidance to organizations launching or expanding their GA Gives Day campaigns. Learn more.
9.20.19 | Atlanta

FND 231 | Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Donor Prospecting
9.24.19 | Atlanta

MGT 120 | Transitioning from Tactical Manager to Strategic Leader
9.25.19 | Atlanta

FND 243 | Grant Reporting for Impact
9.27.19 | Atlanta

NPO 220 | Nonprofit Marketing & Communications
9.27.19 | Atlanta

Lunch & Learn | Understanding Your Organization’s Financial Statements