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November
12, 2009
Governing
Nonprofit Organizations: Should Stakeholders be in Charge?
 Mark your calendars now for the first Nonprofit Issues Forum discussion about nonprofit issues
on Friday, December 4. Dennis Young, director of the Nonprofit Studies
Program, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State
University, will discuss the topic followedby this panel: Panel Chair:
Decline in 2009 Foundation Giving Steeper Than Anticipated  Our latest survey findings show that foundation giving will
likely decline by more than 10 percent in 2009. Based on responses of
close to 600 foundations, Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and
the Sector also finds that continued reductions are expected in 2010.
However, more than three-quarters expect that the field of philanthropy
will become more strategic as a result of having weathered the
crisis.Download the advisory» (PDF) Free Visit Focus on the Economic Crisis» New Publication: Celebrity Foundation Directory  The Foundation Center's newest publication features profiles of
thousands of charitable foundations that have been established by
well-known figures in business, sports, entertainment, politics, and other
areas. It details the charitable giving interests of the rich and famous
in a downloadable, searchable PDF format.Learn more» Recent Podcasts  How to Transition into the Nonprofit Sector After years of working in the private sector, are you considering exploring a career within a nonprofit? What transferable skills will you bring with you on your new journey? Explore these and other "sector switcher" questions with Michael Haynes, principal of The Senyah Group, LLC.  Opportunities for Nonprofits to Receive Technical Assistance
Alissa Cook, director of client management at TechBridge, discusses opportunities for nonprofits to receive technical assistance. Learn how your organization can benefit from TechBridge's services.  Scholarship Information for StudentsKristina Morris, program associate for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta discusses its scholarship program and how individuals can apply to help fund their education.  Boosting Community Impact Through Outstanding Fundraising
and Marketing Materials Dalya Massachi, founder of Writing for Community Success, shares insight on how nonprofits can enhance their fundraising effectiveness through writing to affect change in their communities. Advertise in Atlanta Library News Atlanta Library News is mailed twice a month to more than 17,000 subscribers with an interest in fundraising and philanthropy. For information about our advertising rates, contact Regina Mahone at (212) 807-2499 or rnm@foundationcenter.org. |
Coming
Soon! Foundation Funding Research: Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects Wednesday, December 9 - Thursday, December 10, $295 per person Register Now» SAVE $25 for each additional registration. Free Classes at Our Learning Center Below is a sampling of our upcoming free classes. Click on each class name for more information and to register. Introduction to Fundraising Planning Tuesday, November 17 9:30-10:45 am Your Board and Fundraising Thursday, November 19 9:30-10:45 am Proposal Writing Basics Thursday, November 19 5:15-6:45 pm Proposal Budgeting Basics Thursday, November 19 7:00-8:00 pm Grantseeking Basics Tuesday, November 24 9:30-11:00am Introduction to Foundation Directory Online Tuesday, November 24 11:15-12:15 pm For a listing of all our classes through January, see our Education and Events Calendar. New Library Hours Beginning November 1, 2009, the Foundation Center-Atlanta will be closed on Mondays. Our hours will be:
November Holiday Schedule The Foundation Center will close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, and will be closed on November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal hours will resume at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 1. Happy Thanksgiving!  |
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Introducing
Foundation Directory Online Professional's Power Search
The grantseeker's ultimate power tool is here! Power Search, the newest enhancement to Foundation Directory Online Professional, allows you to search across NINE Foundation Center databases at once to identify more funding prospects than ever before. One search x nine databases = powerful results! Enter any keyword or phrase in Power Search and get a list of results from our databases of grantmakers, grants, companies, and 990s, as well as philanthropy news, requests for proposals, publications, nonprofit literature, and nonprofit jobs. Take advantage of the new power of Professional to find your best fundraising prospects. Subscribe now»
The grantseeker's ultimate power tool is here! Power Search, the newest enhancement to Foundation Directory Online Professional, allows you to search across NINE Foundation Center databases at once to identify more funding prospects than ever before. One search x nine databases = powerful results! Enter any keyword or phrase in Power Search and get a list of results from our databases of grantmakers, grants, companies, and 990s, as well as philanthropy news, requests for proposals, publications, nonprofit literature, and nonprofit jobs. Take advantage of the new power of Professional to find your best fundraising prospects. Subscribe now»
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