ArtsFlash May 2008

Free Introduction to Business Planning Workshop
Event Type: 
Workshop
Friday, May 2, 2008 - 10:00am - Friday, May 2, 2008 - 12:00pm
Friday, May 16, 2008 - 10:00am - Friday, May 16, 2008 - 12:00pm

Attend a FREE Free workshop on the fundamentals of writing a business plan. This session puts small business owners in the arts and creative industries on the right path to creating a practical business plan. Registration is required.

Event Location
Venue: 
Arts Entrepreneurship Center of Columbia College Chicago
Address: 

218 S. Wabash
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
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Neighborhood: 
Loop
Axelson Center Symposium
Event Type: 
Conference
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 8:00am - Friday, March 14, 2008 - 5:30pm
Link by link, we each represent a key connection in the intricate network that we call community. Understanding and harnessing the power of this interconnectivity is vital to building strong, resilient organizations. Symposium 2008 will focus on the art of developing powerful connections – the high-value and personal links that transform individuals, organizations and the collective community. Cost: $150 before April 2; $225 after April 2 For more information, visit www.northpark.edu
Event Location
Venue: 
North Park University
Address: 

3225 W. Foster Ave
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Suburbs (Other)
Legal Issues for Artists
Event Type: 
Workshop
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 6:00pm
Marci Rolnik, Legal Director at the LCA, will be discussing and answering questions regarding issues commonly confronted by practicing artists. Topics to be covered are copyrighting, liability, and fair use of images. Cost: $45, $15 for members For more information, visit www.caconline.org
Event Location
Venue: 
70 E. Lake Street, Suite 230
Neighborhood: 
Loop
Building Strategic Relationships with Corporations and Foundations
Event Type: 
Workshop
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 9:00am
Would you like to build a comprehensive corporate and foundation relations program? Whether you're a novice or a veteran fundraiser, this workshop can help! Find out what it takes to build closer partnerships with funders and achieve your fundraising goals. Cost: $150 per person; $120 for Members For more information, visit www.donorsforum.org
Event Location
Venue: 
Donors Forum
Address: 

208 S. LaSalle, Suite 735
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Loop
Level II: Measure What Matters -Implement Performance Measurement for Nonprofit Programs
Event Type: 
Workshop
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 10:30am
This session takes your measurement process to the next step by solidifying your outcomes, further articulating success, and learning how to implement your measurement process. The session covers data collection techniques, strategies for key stakeholder buy-in, and ideas for maintaining the process as a continuous learning opportunity. Cost: $75.00 (standard), $105.00 (premium) For more information, visit www.whatworks.org
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Online event
Neighborhood: 
Loop
Results and Efficiency: Evaluating Your Fundraising Program
Event Type: 
Workshop
Friday, May 16, 2008 - 9:00am
Learn how to assess your organization's overall fundraising program using a variety of metrics and how to communicate the effectiveness of your fundraising activities to internal and external audiences. Gain practical skills in using fundraising results to establish goals and future strategies. Cost: $80 per person; $64 for Members For more information, visit www.donorsforum.org
Event Location
Venue: 
Donors Forum
Address: 

208 S. LaSalle Street
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Neighborhood: 
Loop
Well-Run Development Program
Event Type: 
Workshop
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 9:00am - Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 4:00pm
Successful fundraisers know that a well-run development program has a diversified and balanced funding mix. Whether you're a new or experienced development professional, this two-day workshop presents the big picture perspective as well as the drilled-down approach to running a successful development program. Cost: $275 per person; $220 for Members
Event Location
Venue: 
Donors Forum
Address: 

208 S. LaSalle Street
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Neighborhood: 
Loop
Officers and Directors Roles and Responsibilities of Not-for-Profit Board Members
Event Type: 
Workshop
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 8:30am
Serving on a Board of Directors for a not-for-profit organization is a significant commitment, entailing important responsibilities. If you are a current or potential board member, attend this workshop to learn the legal concepts that define your board member responsibilities under Illinois law. For more information, visit www.icpas.org/hc-cpaspi.aspx?id=5773 Cost: $40
Event Location
Venue: 
CPAs for the Public Interest
Address: 

550 W. Jackson Blvd. #900
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Neighborhood: 
Loop