ArtsFlash September 2008


QuickBooks Pro 2007 for Nonprofits	Event Type: Workshop Thursday, September 25, 2008 9:00am Learn how QuickBooks Pro is used for expense allocations, restricted fund management, and reporting. This two-session course provides practical, first-hand experience, and is certified by several accrediting bodies for continuing education credits. A reference manual is provided to each participant for future reference. PLEASE NOTE that this is a two-day course more... Event Location Venue: Lumity Address: 29 East Madison, Suite 1005 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Do It Right the First Time: Starting a Nonprofit	Event Type: Workshop Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:00am Based on the popular Do It Right the First Time: Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Illinois book, this interactive seminar gives you the knowledge and tools to create a transparent, accountable, and sustainable charitable organization. Special emphasis is given to deciding whether to create a new organization or find a fiscal agent or host nonprofit. more... Event Location Venue: Lumity Address: 29 East Madison, Suite 1005 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Calling All Ceos/ Executive Directors: How to Lead a Strong Fundraising Organization	Event Type: Workshop Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:30am Nonprofit CEOs and executive directors play a pivotal role in the success of their organization's fundraising efforts. They must serve as an ambassador to prospects and donors, a supervisor to development staff, and a motivator to board members and volunteers. This day-long workshop gives experienced and emerging CEOs and executive directors new perspectives, creative ideas, and practical tools for balancing the many roles they must play in promoting and supporting successful fundraising. *This workshop is open exclusively to nonprofit chief executives more... Event Location Venue: Donors Forum Address: 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1540, Chicago Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Keep Your Donors Part 2: The Secrets of Successful Communications	Event Type: Workshop Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:00pm more... Event Location Venue: East Bank Club Address: 500 North Kingsbury, Chicago IL Google Map
One-on-One Clinic Time at Donors Forum	Event Type: Workshop Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:00pm Do you need short-term, project specific advice, or to talk in confidence about an organizational challenge? Sign up for Clinic Time, two-hour blocks of time with a professional who can help you. *After registering, you will be contacted by Marissa Filippo to arrange your specific two-hour block of clinic time. Event Cost: $275 per person; $200 Members and Forum Partners For more information visit http://www.donorsforum.org/calendar/np_form.html more... Event Location Venue: Donors Forum Address: 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1540, Chicago Google Map
Owning Vs. Leasing Office Space for Nonprofits	Event Type: Workshop Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:00am Overview: Learn more about various scenarios that should be considered by nonprofit organizations when looking to acquire office space (either by lease or purchase) primarily for administrative operations as opposed to uses related to the organizations' mission. The discussion will include the relative merits of ownership and leasing, establishing appropriate size and layout, elements of the space, typical economic terms and the ways they may differ in a lease vs. own scenario, as well as some of the legal concerns related to each. more... Event Location Venue: University Center Address: 525 S. State St, Loop Room Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Diversify Funding Sources	Event Type: Workshop Tuesday, September 9, 2008 9:00pm This new half-day workshop will focus on strategies for developing and maintaining the optimal funding mix for an organization. With a focus on individual donors, this class will also offer instruction in prospect research, cultivation, motivation, and retention. Event Cost: $90 per person; $64 Members and Forum Partners For more information, visit www.donorsforum.org Event Location Venue: Donors Forum Address: 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1540, Chicago Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Media Rules! Mastering Today's Technology	Event Type: Workshop Friday, September 19, 2008 9:00am Gain new insights to survive and thrive in a social media universe. Learn and leverage new online tools to ensure success and strengthen your organization's online presence. In this training you will learn to engage potential audience, understand the framework of these powerful online tools to help you distinguish your organization from the rest. In this training you will learn: more... Event Location Venue: Community Media Workshop Address: 619 S. Wabash Google Map Neighborhood: Loop