Our Events
Nonprofit Startup
5/22/2012This session will focus on the steps you need to follow and the forms you need to file to become a tax-exempt organization.
Fees: Tuesday, May 22, 10am - 11am; Free!
Open EventBuilding Effective Media Relations Strategies
5/24/2012Getting the word out to media outlets about your organization and the programs it offers is one of the keys to success - but many nonprofits don’t do it effectively. Releases go out too late, to the wrong people—or don’t go out at all. And where are those photos that are worth 1,000 words? Janis Hashe of OpenLines Communication will help you learn some simple steps to increasing your media profile. Janis was the contributing editor of The Pulse for three years, has been a freelance writer for more than 25 years, and owned her own PR agency in Los Angeles for five years before moving to Chattanooga in 2006. She has extensive experience working with nonprofits as a founder, board member and volunteer.
Fees: May 24, 9am - 12pm; $50 Members/$75 Non-members
Open EventFundamentals of Grant Writing
5/31/2012This course is an introduction to grant writing, providing participants with an overview of the entire grant writing process from research, contacting funding sources, and writing a grant proposal to writing grant reports.
Fees: May 31, 9am - 12pm; $50 Members/$75 Non-members
Open EventFinancial Literacy Training for Nonprofit Coaches - June 6
6/6/2012This training is designed to equip social services staff and volunteers with the knowledge, resources, and tools they need to serve as coaches in the area of financial literacy. Training is provided through a grant from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulation Authority) and in collaboration with Partnership for Families, Children & Adults and its Consumer Credit Counseling Division, the University of Tennessee Extension Office, United Way, and the Center for Nonprofits.
Fees: Wednesday, June 6, 9am - 4pm; Free!
Open EventFINRA: Food Preservation Class- AM
6/7/2012Learn the basics of safely canning and freezing foods • Jams & Jellies • Pickling • Waterbath • Freezing • Blanching • Pressure Canner Locate resources for you and your clients to better manage food dollars. Find out how long food can safely be stored. Receive reference books, samples, door prizes!
Fees: Free for FINRA Participants (Must present coupon); $20 for all others
Open EventFINRA: Food Preservation Class- PM
6/7/2012Learn the basics of safely canning and freezing foods • Jams & Jellies • Pickling • Waterbath • Freezing • Blanching • Pressure Canner Locate resources for you and your clients to better manage food dollars. Find out how long food can safely be stored. Receive reference books, samples, door prizes
Fees: Free for FINRA Participants (Must provide coupon); $20 all others
Open EventWay Beyond the Basics: From MOU’s to Mergers and Everything In Between
6/8/2012Join us as Jean Butzen discusses MOU's, mergers, and other options for nonprofits seeking opportunities for partnerships that allow them to better maximize their resources and more effectively achieve their missions. In her presentation, Jean will provide an introduction to the concept of strategic partnerships and discuss options available to nonprofits that go beyond mergers: joint venture partnerships, parent/subsidiary structures, alliances, and more. In addition to outlining strategies for partnerships, Jean will also answer questions such as: Is a strategic partnership right for my organization and why? How do I find a strategic partner? How do I go about negotiating a partner agreement?
Fees: June 8, 8:30am - 12:30pm; $75 Members/$110 Non-members
Open EventNonprofit Leadership: Fundraising
6/12/2012This workshop provides an overview of diverse nonprofit funding sources and methods, details the basics of developing a fundraising plan, and examines issues and trends in the fundraising arena.
Fees: June 12, 9am - 3:30pm; $80 Members/$120 Non-members
Open EventMeet the Funders
6/13/2012Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with a variety of representatives of local foundations and funding sources.
Fees: June 13, 8:30am - 10:30am; Free!
Open EventGovernment Grant Writing
6/14/2012This workshop is for participants who are familiar with grants.gov and would like more information about the how-to(s) of e-filing. Topics include registrations, required forms, polished narratives, and budgetary concerns. Participants are encouraged to bring current applications they are developing for input from the class. Presented by Kristi Strode
Fees: June 14, 9am - 12pm; $50 Members/$75 Non-members
Open EventIntro to Foundation Directory- June
6/19/2012The CNP is a regional repository of the Foundation Center’s online database of 92,000 grantmakers and 1.3 million grant records. Learn how to access and use this database in your own grant research.
Fees: June 19 12, 10am - 11am; Free!
Open EventFINRA: Stretch Your Food Dollars- AM
6/21/2012Food samples! Looking for low cost, nutritious meals? Do you or your clients need help making food last? Find resources to help maximize food budgets! Learn to make easy to prepare meals & snacks!
Fees: Free for FINRA participants
Open EventFINRA: Stretching Your Food Dollars- PM
6/21/2012Food samples! Looking for low cost, nutritious meals? Do you or your clients need help making food last? Find resources to help maximize food budgets! Learn to make easy to prepare meals & snacks!
Fees: Free for FINRA participants
Open EventSocial Media on a Shoestring
6/26/2012This session will provide an overview of Social Media and discuss free tools, offer tips for time and resource management, and emphasize maintaining a consistent Social Media presence. Presented by members of the Social Media Alliance of Chattanooga.
Fees: June 26, 10am - 11:30am; $15 Members/$25 Non-members
Open EventSocial Media on the GO
6/26/2012This session will focus on remote Social Media strategies: which tools to use, how to take and post photos, and how to manage Social Media from portable devices. This class will also cover how to use Social Media as a fundraising strategy and finish off with an overview of emerging Social Media trends and a question and answer session. Presented by members of the Social Media Alliance of Chattanooga.
Fees: June 26, 12pm - 4pm; $60 Members/$85 Non-members (includes lunch)
Open EventEffectively Utilizing Corporate Volunteer Teams
6/28/2012Volunteer programs such as United Way’s Day of Caring bring together teams of volunteers to engage in organized service projects throughout the community. Nonprofits that are interested in participating in events such as Day of Caring are strongly encouraged to attend. This session will cover developing and selecting meaningful projects and project application details and deadlines.
Fees: June 28, 2 - 4pm; Free!
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