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Nonprofits’ Return on Investment: What Colorado Receives by Giving

Tell your supporters more about the impact of their donations

Charlie Shimanski, Pres/CEO  & Colorado Nonprofit Assn     Wed, Apr 9, 2008, 12:00p.

Event summary:

There are a few spaces left at this free program... and at additional same-day workshops. RSVP online: www.coloradononprofits.org/programs.cfm - More info: Doris: (719) 546-6677. —2008-04-06

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Cost: FREE (lunch is $10 if pre-registered)

Registration: Reg. Online: www.coloradononprofits.org/programs.cfm

Event location: Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004

Event sponsors: Southern Colorado Community Foundation

Full details:

* * * THREE Workshops and Programs from Colorado Nonprofit Assn * * *

Register Online Today! www.coloradononprofits.org/programs.cfm

Updated Information on Speakers--Lou Arellano and Mary Gunn!

We will have Lou Arellano, a licensed Certified Public Accountant with CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services (one of the Colorado Nonprofit Association business members) joining us to share with us his knowledge and expertise on financial management of nonprofits during the morning session in Pueblo on April 9th. He specializes in tax and accounting for nonprofits and his experience includes both audit work and tax preparation as well as internal control analysis and reviews. He serves on the board of a nonprofit in Boulder. Lou's article entitled and his article entitled "Year-end Planning" appears in the November/December 2007 issue of Nonprofit Colorado.

Also, Mary Gunn of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation will be co-presenting the free informational session regarding the the changes to the Colorado Common Grant Application. Mary works with a board of up to eight local advisors who serve as a review panel for all Pueblo grants. She also conducts training for the advisory board, works with them to ensure that recommendations are for appropriate use and in compliance with Packard Foundation policies, and facilitates the work of nonprofits, boards, and other collaborations in Pueblo.

Descriptions and Details of Training and Informational Sessions:

Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence
Financial Management and Human Resources
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008; 9am-12pm
Sharon Knight, Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Colorado Nonprofit Association
This workshop highlights the best principles and practices related to financial management and human resources for nonprofits to consider for implementation. Board members, executive directors, development officers and financial managers and members of your finance committee are the primary targets for this important workshop. At this workshop best practices related to the following topics will be discussed:

Financial Reporting and Responsibilities
Openness and Fidelity as it relates to financial management
Employment Best Practices
Training, Development and Retention of Staff
Course Fee: $25 members, $35 nonmembers (Price includes continential breakfast and take home toolkit materials)
Location: Rawlings Library, 100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, 81004

Special Report and Discussion on Return On Investment: The Economic Impact of Colorado Nonprofits and The State of Giving Presented by Charley Shimanski, President and CEO, Colorado Nonprofit Association**
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Lunch/Networking 12:00-12:30
Presentation: 12:30-1:30pm

Did you know that in Pueblo County--which ranks 53rd among the 64 counties in Colorado in percent of income donated to charity--ranks 9th in the number of nonprofits with budgets greater than $25,000 per year? During this afternoon presentation, Charley Shimanski, President and CEO of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, will profile charitable giving, the economic impact of and challenges facing the nonprofit sector in Southeastern Colorado. Data from Return On Investment: The Economic Impact of Colorado Nonprofits as well as The State of Giving will be presented, including regional analysis and data not published in the reports.

Course Fee: **This session is free of charge and open to the public. You MUST pre-register if you plan to attend www.coloradononprofits.org/programs.cfm You may bring your lunch or we will provide your lunch for $10!
Location: Rawlings Library, 100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, 81004


Fundraising and Development

Creating Compelling Fundraising Messages to Energize Your Donors
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sharon Knight, Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Colorado Nonprofit Association
Are your collateral materials telling the whole story of the important work your nonprofit does on a daily basis? Looking to revitalize your brochures and appeal letters? Do your press releases and media promotions drive donors to become involved with and give to your nonprofit? Participants will learn to share their inspirational success stories to grab attention and create a compelling case of support to current and potential donors. Additionally, during this two-hour workshop, participants will learn to integrate their organizational success stories with the recent state-wide nonprofit sector-specific reports including The Economic Impact Study ,
The State of Giving and Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence released by the Colorado Nonprofit Association.

Course Fee: $20 members, $30 nonmembers (Price includes take home toolkit materials)
Location: Rawlings Library, 100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, 81004

Fundraising and Development
The New Colorado Common Grant Application (CGA) Explained
Wednesday, April 9th 4:00-5:30pm
Sharon Knight, Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Colorado Nonprofit Association

During this hour and a half informational session, we will discuss the recent changes made to the Colorado Common Grant Application (CGA). Please pre-register for this event as space is limited!

Course Fee: Free of Charge, you MUST pre-register so we can accommodate appropriately! www.coloradononprofits.org/programs.cfm
Location: Rawlings Library, 100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, 81004

 

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