Coming up in September and October, we have a number of special classes and events scheduled. We will be featuring one unique event each month to celebrate our
15th anniversary this year. In addition, throughout October we will be holding a wide range of special programs as part of our
Funding for Arts Month. Check back at our
Events Calendar for more events and classes as they are updated.
Contracts for Nonprofits
Wednesday, September 9, 10:00-11:30am
Presented in collaboration with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Nonprofits commonly enter into agreements with sponsors, vendors, and even fellow nonprofits. Most of the time everything goes off without a hitch. However, do you know how to protect your nonprofit in the event that something doesn't go as planned? During this workshop, our speaker will help nonprofits understand:
- What is a contract?
- Why have a formal written agreement?
- What should be included in a contract?
- How can a contract be terminated?
- Why have warranties and disclaimers?
- What is an indemnification clause?
- How can nonprofits establish a contracting process?
Presenter: Jill V. Termini, In-House Counsel, United Parcel Service (UPS)Click here to register.Using Social Media for Development: Flash in the Pan or Wave of the Future?
Thursday, September 10, 10:00-11:30am
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program.Join us for a lively, interactive discussion about how nonprofits can use social media to:
- Advance your mission
- Increase donations and attract new donors
- Raise awareness and drive web traffic
- Mobilize volunteers
Presenter: Kelly Hornbuckle, Manager of Marketing & Communications, Georgia Restaurant AssociationClick here to register.Low-profit Limited Liability Companies: A For-Profit with a Non-profit Soul
Wednesday, September 16, 2:00-3:30pmAt its most elemental level, the low-profit limited liability company - L3C - is a cross between a non-profit and a for-profit. It is a new form of business enterprise that is specifically designed to further a socially beneficial mission and, in the right circumstances, can qualify as a program-related investment for foundations.
Presenter: Cass Brewer, partner at Morris, Manning & MartinClick here to register.How to Use Research to Get Noticed by Funders
Friday, September 25, 2:30-4:00pmJoin us for an informative workshop that introduces research methods that provide funders with a succinct snapshot of your program/organization in order to prevent funders from having to sift through 'fluff' in your grant proposals. In this workshop, you will learn:
- How to convert intangible or abstract concepts of your program into variables that can be measured and presented clearly to potential funders
- How to create a logic model that provides an 'at a glance' perspective of your program or organization
- Why research is critical to separate your organization from others competing for the same funding
Presenter: Melanie Sloan Edwards, President/CEO, Camel ConsultingClick here to register.Resource Market for the Arts
(at the Rialto Center for the Arts)
Monday, October 5, 1:00-3:00pm
This event is part of our Funding for Arts Month.
Representatives of local organizations who fund the arts and/or provide services to arts organizations will be available to answer your questions about their programs and chat one-on-one. Organizations represented include the Fulton County Arts Council, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, Southern Arts Federation, and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
Click here to register.
Developing Your Communication Plan for Social Media
Friday, October 9, 11:00am-12:30pm
This event is part of our Funding for Arts Month.The web is evolving into a global interactive marketplace. Every minute, new content is being posted on various forums, review sites, blogs, media-sharing sites, bookmarking sites, in chats, and on wikis. These ongoing conversations are both a threat and an opportunity to a brand’s reputation.
Presenter: Sherry Heyl, Founder, Concept Hub, Inc.Click here to register.
Challenges and Opportunities of the Economic Crisis
(in Room 1045, The Hurt Building)
Tuesday, October 13, 2:30-3:30pm
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15th Anniversary program.Bradford K. Smith, president of the Foundation Center, will provide his perspective on the impact of the economic crisis on the philanthropic sector – both foundations and service providers – and the challenges and opportunities these turbulent times present for the future.
Click here to register.
Professional Growth for Individual Artists: The Business of Art
at the South Bend Center for Arts & Culture (inside South Bend Park)
Tuesday, October 13, 2:30-3:30pm
This event is part of our Funding for Arts Month.
To be competitive in our current art world, there are essential skills artists of all disciplines should learn to develop professionally. Join us for stimulating discussion on how your work as an artist can be fully presented and experienced when you develop skills in the business and administrative side of artistic practice.
Click here to register.
Beyond Survival: Collaboration, Partnerships and SustainabilityThursday, October 15, 2:30-4:00pm
This event is part of our Funding for Arts Month.Current economic challenges are making it more important for arts and cultural organizations to focus on the sustainability of what each agency does uniquely different than others. A key to sustainability is being ‘competitive’ in this uniqueness and looking to partner with others to address areas in which the organization is not strong.
Presenter: Erik Speakman, Founder and Principal, Speakman Management ConsultingClick here to register.Public Art Project Proposal Writing
(at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center)
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30-8:00pm
This event is part of our Funding for Arts Month.This workshop will use the Fulton County Public Art Program proposal template as a foundation for understanding public art proposal writing as a whole. This presentation will offer insight into the proposal writing and commission selection process. Participants will receive examples of successful proposals, get insights into developing narratives and budgets, and learn about available resources and opportunities for public art commissions in other locales.
Presenter: Lisa Tuttle, Public Art Program Education and Outreach Coordinator, Fulton County Arts CouncilClick here to register.
Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta
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