The early bird deadline to save $30 off the registration fee for the 2009 Statewide Arts Conference has been extended to August 7--giving you nine more days to register at the reduced rate!Registration increases from $75 to $105 August 7.
National, regional and state experts are coming to the Statewide Arts Conference in Columbia Sept. 15 to share tips, tools and techniques for thriving in today's economic reality.
Visit their website for more information.
http://www.southcarolinaarts.com/statewide/index.shtml
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Nonprofit and Small Business Networking Lunch
Wednesday August 5 11:45-1:15
Main Library Auditorium
Five Marketing Mistakes That Will Kill Your Organization
Dialing in on your customer or donor will increase effectiveness of your three most valuable assets: Time, Money and Energy. Marketing expert Chris Cooper will direct a planning session businesses and nonprofits can use to extend their brand and reach their goals.
Bring a brown bag lunch for this networking and learning opportunity.
Call 805-6930 for more information.
Main Library Auditorium
Five Marketing Mistakes That Will Kill Your Organization
Dialing in on your customer or donor will increase effectiveness of your three most valuable assets: Time, Money and Energy. Marketing expert Chris Cooper will direct a planning session businesses and nonprofits can use to extend their brand and reach their goals.
Bring a brown bag lunch for this networking and learning opportunity.
Call 805-6930 for more information.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tom's of Maine supporting nonprofits
Tom's of Maine is accepting applications for community involvement projects from nonprofit organizations in all 50 states until August 30. In November they will award five 501(c)3 nonprofits with $20,000.
Check out their website for more details and to apply.
www.tomsofmaine.com
Check out their website for more details and to apply.
www.tomsofmaine.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
2009 Statewide Arts Conference
Register by July 31 and save $30!!!
The S.C. Arts Commission's 2009 Statewide Arts Conference on Sept. 15 is designed to help artists and arts organization representatives develop the skills needed to thrive in the current climate and prepare for the future. The $75 early bird rate is a great deal for a day packed with more than 20 sessions.
Visit http://www.southcarolinaarts.com/statewide/index.shtml for more information and to register.
The S.C. Arts Commission's 2009 Statewide Arts Conference on Sept. 15 is designed to help artists and arts organization representatives develop the skills needed to thrive in the current climate and prepare for the future. The $75 early bird rate is a great deal for a day packed with more than 20 sessions.
Visit http://www.southcarolinaarts.com/statewide/index.shtml for more information and to register.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Grant Writing Workshop
With Stimulus Dollars Flowing…..You Need It!
A Grant Writing Workshop
With Dr. Linda Karges-Bone
Details and Design: The Way to a Funder’s Heart
Wednesday Afternoon July 29, 2009
1:00 to 4:00
(Meet at 12:30 pm with brown bag lunch for sign in)
Iced Tea/Lemonade/Cookies Served
Charleston Southern University’s Gold Room (pond side)
$40 Registration Fee ( $35 for CAGP Members)
Contact Carolyn Lackey at CarolynLackey@comcast.net to register
Sponsored by CAGP
Receive Dr. Bone’s best-selling book on grant writing and funding
Material Packet, Training, and Assistance with your Proposal
(Checks payable to: Dr. Linda K. Bone)
A Grant Writing Workshop
With Dr. Linda Karges-Bone
Details and Design: The Way to a Funder’s Heart
Wednesday Afternoon July 29, 2009
1:00 to 4:00
(Meet at 12:30 pm with brown bag lunch for sign in)
Iced Tea/Lemonade/Cookies Served
Charleston Southern University’s Gold Room (pond side)
$40 Registration Fee ( $35 for CAGP Members)
Contact Carolyn Lackey at CarolynLackey@comcast.net to register
Sponsored by CAGP
Receive Dr. Bone’s best-selling book on grant writing and funding
Material Packet, Training, and Assistance with your Proposal
(Checks payable to: Dr. Linda K. Bone)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Reminder: CAGP will meet on Tuesday, July 21st
Main Library Auditorium
68 Calhoun St
This will be their annual July planning meeting and your opportunity to tell them what you would like to see from CAGP in the coming months.
Please come with your ideas and be ready to share with the group.
68 Calhoun St
This will be their annual July planning meeting and your opportunity to tell them what you would like to see from CAGP in the coming months.
Please come with your ideas and be ready to share with the group.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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Don't forget! Crisis Planning Workshop Thursday July 16
"It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine):
Crisis Communication Inspiration From the Lyrics of R.E.M."
Thursday July 16 10am-1pm
Main Library 68 Calhoun St
Emergencies can happen to any organization or business at any time. Yes, we know about hurricane preparedness, but non-profits and small businesses are more likely to face other crisis events that may threaten their organization and place them in the middle of a public and media firestorm. This workshop will help organization leaders identify their vulnerabilities and what kind of plans they should have in place ahead of time.
Dean Foster of Foster Associates Marketing Inc will be the guest speaker.
Crisis Communication Inspiration From the Lyrics of R.E.M."
Thursday July 16 10am-1pm
Main Library 68 Calhoun St
Emergencies can happen to any organization or business at any time. Yes, we know about hurricane preparedness, but non-profits and small businesses are more likely to face other crisis events that may threaten their organization and place them in the middle of a public and media firestorm. This workshop will help organization leaders identify their vulnerabilities and what kind of plans they should have in place ahead of time.
Dean Foster of Foster Associates Marketing Inc will be the guest speaker.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Crisis Workshop Thursday July 16
It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine): Crisis Communication Inspiration From the Lyrics of R.E.M.
Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
A crisis can happen anytime and impact any organization, even nonprofits. Learn from Dean Foster, President of Foster Associates Marketing Group, Inc. , how to prepare your organization for a crisis and the potential of a media and public firestorm.
Dean Foster is is a public relations and brand management professional whose career spans more than two decades. His work has been honored in the separate fields of journalism, public relations and advertising, including awards by the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America for Crisis Communications, Public Affairs and print / video materials.
His experience includes crisis management for Avondale Mills in the wake of the state’s worst train disaster and chlorine spill in Graniteville, S.C., Laidlaw Transportation’s Charleston County school bus program, emergency communication programs for water utilities and a global media announcement of the discovery of the CSS Hunley submarine.
Dean is a former Post and Courier newspaper reporter with a degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of South Carolina. Please visit www.fosteramg.com and “tweet” him on Twitter as “DrinkTap.”
Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
A crisis can happen anytime and impact any organization, even nonprofits. Learn from Dean Foster, President of Foster Associates Marketing Group, Inc. , how to prepare your organization for a crisis and the potential of a media and public firestorm.
Dean Foster is is a public relations and brand management professional whose career spans more than two decades. His work has been honored in the separate fields of journalism, public relations and advertising, including awards by the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America for Crisis Communications, Public Affairs and print / video materials.
His experience includes crisis management for Avondale Mills in the wake of the state’s worst train disaster and chlorine spill in Graniteville, S.C., Laidlaw Transportation’s Charleston County school bus program, emergency communication programs for water utilities and a global media announcement of the discovery of the CSS Hunley submarine.
Dean is a former Post and Courier newspaper reporter with a degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of South Carolina. Please visit www.fosteramg.com and “tweet” him on Twitter as “DrinkTap.”
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Nonprofit Networking Lunch Thursday July 9
What Is News? How to Make Your Organization's Story Newsworthy
Thursday, July 9, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Main Library, 68 Calhoun St
With a 24-hour news cycle, it’s essential to know how to make your story more relevant and timely. Learn tips from Jamie Thomas, the library’s Public Relations/Marketing Manager, on how to tell your organization’s story so it catches the eye of newsmakers. So bring your own lunch and join us.
Jamie Thomas, the library’s Public Relations/Marketing Manager, has 28 years experience in public relations, marketing and news reporting. She joined CCPL in 2005 after 15 years as PR director for Charleston County Government in a position created in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. Prior to Hugo, she was a reporter for The Post and Courier, including serving as Statehouse Reporter covering the Governor’s Office and General Assembly. She’s won more than 50 state, national and international awards, including the highest honor in North America for library public relations and the highest honor nationally for community education by a local government.
Thursday, July 9, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Main Library, 68 Calhoun St
With a 24-hour news cycle, it’s essential to know how to make your story more relevant and timely. Learn tips from Jamie Thomas, the library’s Public Relations/Marketing Manager, on how to tell your organization’s story so it catches the eye of newsmakers. So bring your own lunch and join us.
Jamie Thomas, the library’s Public Relations/Marketing Manager, has 28 years experience in public relations, marketing and news reporting. She joined CCPL in 2005 after 15 years as PR director for Charleston County Government in a position created in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. Prior to Hugo, she was a reporter for The Post and Courier, including serving as Statehouse Reporter covering the Governor’s Office and General Assembly. She’s won more than 50 state, national and international awards, including the highest honor in North America for library public relations and the highest honor nationally for community education by a local government.
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