Foundation Center offering scholarships for full day training

Scholarships are intended for staff or volunteers of small community based organizations and will cover part of the cost of the registration fee for full day training sessions. The Foundation Center offers a variety of classes on topics such as developing a fundraising plan, proposal budgeting, proposal writing and securing corporate partnerships.
Visit their website for more information and details on applying for a scholarship.
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/training/scholarships.html

An International Symposium: Building Safe, Humane, and Responsive Communities for Children and Families

Westin Poinsett, Greenville, SC March 30-April 1, 2009

To register visit www.familysymposium.com.
Registration (with opportunities for discounted membership in the sponsoring organizations) will be available until the time of the symposium.

Deadline for Lodging Reservations: March 16, 2009
For reservations contact the Westin Poinsett at 888.627.8931 (Ask for the Family Symposium reduced rate.)

Highlights of the Program

Plenary session topics include:
· Community Life, Mental Health, and Children’s Rights
· Community-Building Before, During, and After Times of Trauma
· The Meaning of “Community” in Children’s and Families’ Everyday Lives: A Cross-
Cultural Perspective
· School Bullying: Large-Scale Implementation and Dissemination of the Olweus Bullying
Prevention Program

Paper session topics include:
· Neighborliness and the Well-Being of Children and Families
· Making Schools Safer and More Humane
· Building Foundations for Systems of Care
· Building More Responsive Public Health Care
· Child Protection: International Perspectives
· Families in Transition
· Engagement of Parents and Young People
· Schools for Young People in Need of an Alternative
· Children in Transition
· Communities that Notice and Care for Children and Parents: The Strong Communities
Initiative
· Enhancing Community Assets
· Challenges to Community
· Religious Organizations as Centers of Community
· Measuring Children’s Safety and Well-Being

Poster session topics Include:
· Recovery from Child Maltreatment
· Innovations in Child and Family Services

To review the complete program, visit www.familysymposium.com.

Sponsored by:

Clemson University, Institute on Family & Neighborhood Life - celebrating 10 years of generating, sharing, and applying knowledge needed to strengthen ties between families and communities.

American Orthopsychiatric Association - strengthening values of social justice in the mental health professions.

International Family Therapy Association - promoting strong families, peace, and well-being throughout the world.

International Society for Child Indicators - improving and applying indicators of the well-being of children around the world.

WORKSHOP FOR NONPROFITS

HAVING A SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT AUCTION--A Workshop on Planning a Record-Breaking Benefit Auction Even in Challenging Economic Times
Join professional auctioneer and speaker Matt Holiday for this informative workshop on how to maximize revenue at your next fundraising auction event. This workshop was a big hit in Greenville so don't miss the opportunity to attend our next workshop on 2/24/09 in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Space is limited so reserve your space by clicking here.

Learn the keys to creating a record-breaking fundraising auction, even in these challenging times.

At this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Maximize revenue from your auction event
• Streamline the check-in and check-out process
• Procure desirable items for the auction that benefit bidders & donors
• Determine the ideal timeline for your event
• Plan, advertise, and budget for your next auction event
• Use software to streamline the auction process
• Avoid common mistakes that organizations make when having an auction
• Conduct other fun activities at your auction to raise money
• Capture Internet auction opportunities & explore the latest benefit auction trends

The workshop will include round-table discussions, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and benefit from the previous auction experiences of the Holiday Auction team and your fellow attendees.

Pre-registration required. Space will be limited so register early. Cost is only $79 per person, includes the workshop, materials and lunch ($69 for SCANPO members).

To reserve a space, go to http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?480151. Call 1-800-554-4306 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Workshop! A special thank you to our kind host and valued client, Trident Academy!

Where & When Library at Trident Academy 1455 Wakendaw Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:00am - 2:00pm Cost: $79 ($69 for SCANPO members)

Nonprofit Workshop

I hope everyone that attended the How to Start a Nonprofit workshop last week were pleased with the information that was presented. As promised I am posting the links that were mentioned as well as the information covered in the Power Point.

Hurwit and Associates Nonprofit Law Resource Library
http://www.hurwitassociates.com/table_of_contents.php

Boardsource
www.boardsource.org

South Carolina Secretary of State
www.scsos.com

www.1023help.org

www.nonprofitrisk.org

Samples of Nonprofit Bylaws
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/samplebylaws.html

An online tutorial on establishing a nonprofit
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html
This covers most of what the PowerPoint presentation covered.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Don't forget! Nonprofit Workshop tomorrow

How to Start a Nonprofit
February 4 at 11 a.m.
In the Main Library Auditorium


This workshop will explore the basics steps of becoming a nonprofit as well as other options such as fiscal sponsorship. It will also provide new nonprofits with some tips of what to do before seeking grants.


Call 805-6930 for more information.

Third Annual Women’s History Month Program/Luncheon

The Women’s Resource Project, Inc.
Presents
Ms. Donna Brazile
Political Strategist/Analyst

Friday, March 20, 2009
Embassy Suites-Convention Center Ballroom
5055 International Blvd. North Charleston, SC
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

For additional information, please contact:
Barbara Gathers, Executive Director
(843) 722-6217