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Arts Advocacy Now!
October 4, 2010
Susan Weiner, executive director of the Georgia Council for the Arts, explains the vital importance of advocating for the arts community and provides practical advocacy advice for all artists and nonprofit arts organizations.
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State of the Foundation Center
June 4, 2010
View a presentation by Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith that addresses what's new with the Foundation Center and what lies ahead.
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A New Diverse Majority: Students of Color in the South's Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
May 26, 2010
Lynn Huntley discusses the Southern Education Foundation's report on diversity in the South's public schools and its implications on funding.
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Social Enterprise and Social Change: Should Nonprofits Embrace Business and the Market?
April 22, 2010
Michael Edwards, author of Small Change: Why Business Won't Save the World, addresses this question and is followed by a panel discussion.
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Meet the Grantmakers: After the Grant
March 25, 2010
Based on the Foundation Center's book, After the Grant: The Nonprofit's Guide to Good Stewardship, panelists addressed a variety of stewardship issues including meeting and communicating with funders, issues related to reporting on grants, and troubleshooting advice when things don't go as planned. Janet Camarena, Director, Foundation Center-San Francisco, moderates.
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Grants Management: Past, Present, and Future
March 15, 2010
First presented at the Grants Managers Network’s Annual Conference, Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the realities and possibilities of technology in philanthropy and the Center's wide variety of tools and services for grantmakers and grantseekers alike.
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The No-Fail Approach to Soliciting Individual and Corporate Gifts
March 2, 2010
Betsy Baker, president of The Grant Authority, discusses best practices for approaching individual and corporate donors.
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Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative
Atlanta, GA
February 24, 2010
Michael Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is interviewed by Susan Weiner, executive director of the Georgia Council for the Arts.
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So You Gotta Wheelchair Ramp…What Next?
Atlanta, GA
October 22, 2009
Elizabeth Labbe-Webb, VSA Arts of Georgia, presents this session which is designed to explain the original Americans with Disabilities law and to discuss the changes that were made in January 2009.
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Public Art Project Proposal Writing
Atlanta, GA
October 20, 2009
Lisa Tuttle discusses how to write a well-developed, clear and organized public art proposal. This presentation offers insight into the proposal writing and commission selection process.
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Beyond Survival: Collaboration, Partnerships and Sustainability
Atlanta, GA
October 15, 2009
Learn the essential information and practical tools needed to ensure a successful collaboration. Erik Speakman highlights keys to organizational sustainability for arts and cultural organizations.
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Challenges and Opportunities of the Economic Crisis
Atlanta, GA
October 13, 2009
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program. Bradford K. Smith, president of the Foundation Center, provides his perspective on the impact of the economic crisis on the philanthropic sector.
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Developing Your Communication Plan for Social Media
Atlanta, GA
October 9, 2009
In this program, cosponsored by the Foundation Center-Atlanta and the Fulton County Arts Council, Sherry Heyl, Founder, Concept Hub, Inc., focuses on how to direct your organization's social media endeavors.
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Sustaining Your Arts Organization Through Advocacy
Atlanta, GA
October 5, 2009
Adam Natale and Jan Selman discuss how advocacy can sustain funding for the arts. Learn how to bolster your organization's case for funding through arts promotion and advocacy.
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Low-profit Limited Liability Companies:
A For-Profit with a Non-profit Soul
Atlanta, GA
September 16, 2009
Cass Brewer explains the nuts and bolts of the low-profit limited liability company (L3C), which is a cross between a non-profit and a for-profit.
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Using Social Media for Development: Flash in the Pan
or Wave of the Future?
Atlanta, GA
September 10, 2009
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program. Kelly Hornbuckle discusses how nonprofit organizations can leverage Web 2.0 tools and do more with less.
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Revise, Revamp, Rejuvenate: Ways to Survive the Recession
Atlanta, GA
August 27, 2009
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program. Terri Theisen of Theisen Consulting LLC explores options facing nonprofit organizations in these tough economic times.
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Best Practices in Financial Management for Nonprofits
Atlanta, GA
August 5, 2009
Wendy Stewart, Senior Vice President and Senior Client Manager at Bank of America and Rachel Epps Spears, Executive Director, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta discuss financial recordkeeping and reporting, investment policies, and internal controls to help nonprofits remain financially fit.
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What You Need to Know About Fiscal Sponsorships
Atlanta, GA
July 22, 2009
Rachel Epps Spears, Executive Director, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, shares the pros and cons of having a fiscal sponsor and what organizations can do to avoid potential problems when entering into a fiscal sponsorship agreement.
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Following the Money Trail: The Impact of the Economic Stimulus on Education in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
June 30, 2009
Lauren Veasey, Program Officer, Southern Education Foundation discusses the impact of the economic stimulus on education in Georgia.
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Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential
Atlanta, GA
May 29, 2009
Author Dan Pallotta reviews restrictions imposed on nonprofits and argues that they should be allowed to use standard business tools to create robust and healthy charities.
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Philanthropy and Faith: Philanthropy, Faith, and Individual Giving
Atlanta, GA
December 9, 2008
This session focuses on individual philanthropists and how they express their faith and gratitude through philanthropy. Alicia Philipp moderates a panel discussion with Dorothy Davidson Cohen, M.Ed., Dave Markert, Wendy Moore, and Sunny Park, individual donors who share their stories of faith and philanthropy.
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How to Find and Win Public Art Commissions
Atlanta, GA
October 25, 2008
Lynn Basa, author of How to Find and Win Public Art Commissions, speaks about how to receive funding for your art through finding and winning public art commissions.
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Meet the Grantmaker: Funding for Individual Artists
Atlanta, GA
October 15, 2008
Artadia: The Fund for Art and Dialogue will be actively funding artists in Atlanta beginning in 2009. Lila Kanner, executive director, describes Artadia's grant program and application process.
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Philanthropy and Faith: the Intersection of Philanthropy, Faith, and Race
Atlanta, GA
September 24, 2008
For the third installment of the Philanthropy and Faith series, three speakers—Dr. Robert Franklin, Lynn Walker Huntley, and Dr. Layli Phillips—share their thoughts about the intersection of philanthropy, faith, and race in a lively discussion moderated by Lesley Grady.
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Funding for Arts Month 2008
Atlanta, GA
September 12, 2008
Kayron Bearden of the Foundation Center, Carolyn Morris of Alternate ROOTS, and Lisa Wilson of Fulton County Arts Council are interviewed for the People to People program on People TV about the Resource Market for the Arts on October 6, as well as other programs taking place in Funding for Arts Month in October, 2008.
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Myths and Realities of Starting and Running a Nonprofit
Atlanta, GA
July 17, 2008
You feel called to start a nonprofit business but do you really know what you are getting into before you take that leap? Hear a panel of nonprofit founders/executive directors tell you what it's really like to run a start-up nonprofit.
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Philanthropy and Faith: Philanthropy, Faith, and the Environment
Atlanta, GA
June 16, 2008
Dr. Katy Hinman of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light; Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley from Providence Baptist Church; and Mr. Barry Berlin, representing Atlantic Trust and the Kendeda Fund, share their perspectives on the interrelationships among philanthropy, faith, and the environment and insights about the impact of making small changes to preserve the environment.
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Meet the Grantmakers: Who's Giving Green?
Atlanta, GA
June 12, 2008
Foundation representatives talk about the types of environmental projects they support and what they look for in potential grantees.
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Philanthropy and Faith: How Faith Communities Care for Those in Need
Atlanta, GA
January 17, 2008
Dr. Edward Queen, director of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership at Emory University, speaks about how different religions interpret charity and philanthropy. A moderated discussion follows his presentation.
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Raising Funds From Individuals
Atlanta, GA
September 26, 2007
Fundraising consultant Gerald Duhon gives a basic overview of the various ways to approach individuals for support, including
online fundraising,
direct mail,
special events,
telephone solicitation,
and face-to-face solicitation.
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Giving Circles
Atlanta, GA
February 8, 2007
View a webcast of the Giving Circles program held at the Foundation Center Atlanta, co-sponsored with the Southeastern Council of Foundations. This webcast combines recorded video of the presentation along with corresponding Power Point slides.
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Audio
Philanthropy Chat: Arts Management in Uneasy Times
October 12, 2010
Jim Rosenberg, Vice President, National Arts Strategies, urges arts organizations struggling with uncertainty to ask themselves three simple questions: who is your customer? What value do you deliver to them? And, what financial support can you realistically expect from them?
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Philanthropy Chat: Jackie Battenfield Discusses Support for Artists
October 6, 2010
In this interview, Jackie Battenfield, with over 30 years of experience in the arts sector, talks about her book, The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love.
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Philanthropy Chat: Fundraising via Online Social Networks
October 5, 2010
Susan Gordon, Causes' Nonprofit Coordinator, joins us to discuss effective use of online social networks for fundraising, integrating Causes into your organization's year-end fundraising plans, and insights for building community and fundraising opportunities online.
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Philanthropy Chat: Kevin Johnson Discusses Planned Giving
September 30, 2010
In this interview, Kevin Johnson, founder of Retriever Development Counsel, talks about his book, The Power of Legacy and Planned Gifts: How Nonprofit and Donors Work Together to Change the World.
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Philanthropy Chat: Tom McLaughlin Discusses Mergers and Alliances
September 23, 2010
In this interview, Tom McLaughlin, Vice President of Consulting Services for the Nonprofit Finance Fund, talks about his book, Nonprofit Mergers & Alliances.
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Philanthropy Chat: Kivi Leroux Miller Discusses Nonprofit Marketing
September 17, 2010
In this interview, Kivi Leroux Miller, a communications consultant and trainer, talks about her book, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause.
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Philanthropy Chat: Dr. Marybeth Gasman Discusses African American Family Foundations
September 8, 2010
In this interview, Dr. Marybeth Gasman, an associate professor at University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, talks about her report, A Growing Tradition? Examining the African American Family Foundation.
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Funding for Arts Month: Interview with Lisa Tuttle, Fulton County Arts Council
Atlanta, GA
September 21, 2010
Lisa Tuttle, Fulton County Arts Council Public Art Program Education and Outreach Coordinator, speaks about Fulton County's public arts program.
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Funding for Arts Month: Interview with Rory Golden, New York Foundation for the Arts
Atlanta, GA
September 20, 2010
New York Foundation for the Arts' Rory Golden, program officer of external affairs, speaks about NYFA support programs for artists and his program on "Fiscal Sponsorships for Artists" during Funding for Arts Month.
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Funding for Arts Month: Interview with Susan Weiner, Georgia Council for the Arts
Atlanta, GA
September 20, 2010
Susan Weiner, Executive Director of the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), speaks about GCA's Advocacy Initiative and her Arts Advocacy Now! program during Funding for Arts Month.
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Philanthropy Chat: Steven Lawrence Discusses Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates, Current Outlook (2010 Edition)
May 20, 2010
Steven Lawrence discusses findings from the 2010 edition of Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates and the impact of the economic crisis on the nation's more than 75,000 grantmaking foundations.
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Philanthropy Chat: Tom Adams Discusses Leadership Transition and Development
May 12, 2010
In this interview, Tom Adams, the president and co-founder of the national consulting and educational services company, TransitionGuides, talks about his book, The Nonprofit Leadership Transition and Development Guide: Proven Paths for Leaders and Organizations.
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Philanthropy Chat: Christopher Shearer of the National Geographic Education Foundation
May 3, 2010
Christopher Shearer, associate executive director of the National Geographic Education Foundation, discusses the foundation's targeted grantmaking program and also offers practical tips for those trying to raise funds for educational programs.
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Philanthropy Chat: Dana O'Neill, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
April 22, 2010
Dana O'Neill, Program Manager for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, discusses the scholarship programs offered by the foundation: their Young Scholars Program and their Community College Transfer Initiative.
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Philanthropy Chat: John Lippincott, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
April 15, 2010
John Lippincott, president of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, discusses alumnae giving and its critical role in fundraising for institutions of higher education.
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Philanthropy Chat: Patrick Maloney and Jill Tucker of the Lemelson Foundation Discuss Investing in Innovation
March 25, 2010
Patrick Maloney, program director and Jill Tucker, senior program officer both with the Lemelson Foundation join us to discuss the recent March Madness of the Mind event, an annual celebration of e-team innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Philanthropy Chat: Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon
Discuss The Art of Giving
February 24, 2010
Charles Bronfman, former co-chairman of the Seagram Company and the founder of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, and Jeffrey Solomon, president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies talk about their book The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan.
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Earthquake in Haiti: Leading U.S. Foundations Respond to the Crisis
February 4, 2010
Steven Lawrence, Director of Research, and Larry McGill, Vice President for Research, at the Foundation Center, discuss the immediate post-earthquake reactions of top U.S. funders to the situation in Haiti, while shedding light on the reactions and response of U.S. funders to past, grand-scale natural or man-made disasters.
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Arts in Crisis: Interview with Lisa Cremin,
Director, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund
January 19, 2010
Lisa Cremin of the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund discusses the upcoming Arts in Crisis program on February 24 in Atlanta. In this free program, Michael Kaiser, Kennedy Center President, will discuss the Kennedy Center Initiative.
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Philanthropy Chat: Courtney Bourns Discusses Evaluation in Philanthropy: Perspectives from the Field
January 14, 2010
Courtney Bourns, Director of Programs at Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO), discusses Evaluation in Philanthropy: Perspectives from the Field, a co-publication with the Council on Foundations that examines evaluation approaches and real-life examples of their implementation.
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Philanthropy Chat: David Greco from the Nonprofit Finance Fund Discusses Managing During Tough Times
December 3, 2009
David Greco, Vice President for the Nonprofit Finance Fund's Western Region joins us to share insights and advice into what kinds of actions nonprofits should be taking now to ensure a sustainable future as well as ways in which the Nonprofit Finance Fund's resources can assist nonprofits in weathering tough times.
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Philanthropy Chat: Shelly Cryer Discusses The Nonprofit Career Guide
October 21, 2009
In this interview, Shelly Cryer, author of The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference, talks about transition rates in the arts sector, accountability standards, becoming an executive director, and preparing for a career in the nonprofit sector.
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Philanthropy Chat: Paul Firstenberg Discusses The 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance, 2nd ed.
October 8, 2009
Paul Firstenberg, author of The 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance, 2nd ed., explores transparency and accountability, board recruitment issues, the development profession, challenges for executive directors, and capacity building for small nonprofits.
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Philanthropy Chat: Tobie Stein Discusses Performing Arts Management
October 8, 2009
Tobie Stein, the director of the Masters of Fine Arts Program in Performing Arts Management at Brooklyn College and author of Performing Arts Management: A Handbook of Professional Practices, describes the fundraising environment for performing arts groups and provides guidance for organizations preparing for their next fundraising campaign.
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Funding for Arts Month: Interview with Erik Speakman, Speakman Management Consulting
Atlanta, GA
October 8, 2009
Nikki Estes, program and touring director for the Southern Arts Federation, interviews Erik Speakman, Speakman Management Consulting, about partnerships and sustainability for arts organizations and about his program on collaborations and partnerships during Funding for Arts Month.
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Funding for Arts Month: Interview with Lisa Tuttle, Fulton County Arts Council
Atlanta, GA
September 29, 2009
Nikki Estes, program and touring director for the Southern Arts Federation, interviews Lisa Tuttle, Fulton County Arts Council Public Art Program Education and Outreach Coordinator, about Fulton County's public arts program and her program on public art project proposal writing during Funding for Arts Month.
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Funding for Arts Month: Interview with Sherry Heyl, Concept Hub, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
September 18, 2009
Nikki Estes, program and touring director for the Southern Arts Federation, interviews Sherry Heyl, founder of Concept Hub, Inc., a social media agency in Metro Atlanta, about social media and her presentation during Funding for Arts Month.
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Funding for Arts Month: Interview with Adam Natale of Fractured Atlas
Atlanta, GA
September 16, 2009
Nikki Estes, program and touring director for the Southern Arts Federation, interviews Adam Natale, director of nembership and program development of Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations about advocacy for the arts and about his organization.
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Interview with Morrie Warshawski, Author of Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video
September 16, 2009
Morrie Warshawski, consultant and author of Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video, shares advice and lessons learned from his many years of helping filmmakers, arts organizations, and other nonprofit groups fulfill their fundraising goals.
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Philanthropy Chat: Ron Mattocks Discusses the Zone of Insolvency
August 25, 2009
Ron Mattocks, author of Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities and Build Financial Strength, explores the reasons nonprofits experience periods of intense financial distress and outlines some options nonprofits have for reversing the situation, including how and when to consider dissolution.
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Philanthropy Chat: David La Piana Discusses How Nonprofits Should Approach Strategic Restructuring
August 24, 2009
David La Piana, author of Strategic Restructuring: Mergers, Integrations and Alliances, provides best practices in how nonprofits should approach collaborations, mergers, and other types of partnerships.
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Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation's Work in Post-Katrina Mississippi
August 24, 2009
Dr. Ted Alexander of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation discusses the foundation's response to Hurricane Katrina in the days immediately following the storm and its work that continues today.
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Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation: Four Years After Katrina
August 17, 2009
Flozell Daniels Jr. and Ashley K. Shelton of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation discuss the work of the foundation aimed at recovery, response, and community development in Louisiana on the fourth anniversary of Katrina.
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Michael Haynes Discusses How to Transition into the Nonprofit Sector
Atlanta, GA
July 27, 2009
Michael Haynes, Principal of the Senyah Group, LLC, discusses techniques that will help you best leverage your corporate skills and experience in the nonprofit arena.
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Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: A Conversation With Two Nonprofit Sector Leaders
July 22, 2009
In an unprecedented event that brought together Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith and GuideStar president and CEO Robert G. Ottenhoff for the first time, the two nonprofit sector thought leaders discussed how nonprofits are weathering the economic storm, how foundations are responding to support the sector, and the challenges, strategies, and opportunities for both going forward.
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Alissa Cook, Director of Client Management at TechBridge, Discusses Opportunities for Nonprofits to Receive Technical Assistance
Atlanta, GA
June 22, 2009
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that puts technology know-how in the hands of other nonprofits. An affiliate of the NPower Network, they have one mission: To help nonprofits use technology to better serve our community. Learn how your organization can benefit from TechBridge’s services.
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Philanthropy Chat: Aaron Hurst Discusses the Taproot Foundation and Advice for Making the Most of the Current Volunteer Workforce
June 22, 2009
Aaron Hurst, founder and CEO of the Taproot Foundation, discusses lessons the Taproot Foundation has learned over the last decade of managing volunteer teams, the current climate for corporate philanthropy and workplace volunteering, and how nonprofits can most effectively harness the volunteer talent that’s currently on the market.
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Philanthropy Chat: Kristina Morris Shares Scholarship Information for Students
Atlanta, GA
June 19, 2009
Kristina Morris, Program Associate for The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta discusses their scholarships program and how individuals can apply to help fund their education.
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Dalya Massachi Discusses Boosting Community Impact Through Outstanding Fundraising and Marketing Materials
Atlanta, GA
June 17, 2009
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.
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Philanthropy Chat: Jamie Merisotis Discusses Lumina Foundation's Investments in Higher Education
June 1, 2009
Jamie P. Merisotis of the Lumina Foundation for Education discusses the foundation's strategic, outcomes-based approach to expanding college access and success, particularly among low-income, minority, and other under-represented populations.
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Philanthropy Chat: Qualifying for Free Legal Assistance
Atlanta, GA
March 27, 2009
Rachel Spears, executive director of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, shares how nonprofits in Atlanta can qualify for free legal assistance to manage and grow their nonprofit organizations.
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Philanthropy Chat: The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
March 20, 2009
Lita Ugarte Pardi, program officer at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, discusses changes to its giving, particularly with the Common Good Funds.
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Funding for Arts Month—Interview with Lynn Basa, Artist and Author
Atlanta, GA
October 20, 2008
Nikki Estes, program and touring director for the Southern Arts Federation, interviews Lynn Basa, a Chicago-based artist and author of the new book The Artist's Guide to Public Art: How to Find and Win Commissions. The discussion covers information about the book and about finding public arts commissions.
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Funding for Arts Month—Interview with Adam Natale of Fractured Atlas
Atlanta, GA
September 30, 2008
Nikki Estes, program and touring director for the Southern Arts Federation, interviews Adam Natale, executive director of Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations.
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Funding for Arts Month—Interview with Lila Kanner of Artadia: The Fund for Art and Dialogue
Atlanta, GA
September 22, 2008
Nikki Estes, program and touring director of the Southern Arts Federation, interviews Lila Kanner, executive director of Artadia, a nonprofit organization encouraging innovative practice and meaningful dialogue by providing visual artists in specific communities with unrestricted awards and a national network of support. They will be actively funding artists in Atlanta beginning in 2009.
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