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2003 Annual Nonprofit Conference Wrap-up |
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Over 300
nonprofit leaders attended SCANPO’s Sixth Annual Conference in
Columbia April Participants had
many opportunities to network during breaks and at
a reception. The Community Leaders Luncheon gave
participants an opportunity to meet Members of the SC Grantmakers Network participated in conference sessions on funding capacity building called “Building to Last: A Grantmaker’s Guide to Strengthening Nonprofits.” Network members also heard from nonprofit management support organizations about current efforts in providing services to the state's sector. Jesse Washington, Commissioner of the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, gave a rousing closing keynote address on “The Power and Influence of Nonprofits: Building a Mighty Human Infrastructure.” Mark your calendars for the 2004 Annual Nonprofit Conference in Charleston at the Charleston Riverview Hotel March 24-26, 2004! Kim Klein will be back! She was the keynote speaker at the 2002 conference and got such rave reviews that we've decided to ask her back! Kim is known internationally as a fundraising trainer and consultant. She is the founder and co-publisher of the bi-monthly Grassroots Fundraising Journal, and the author of Fundraising for Social Change (now in its fourth edition) and its companion, Fundraising for the Long Haul. Along with tips and techniques, Kim presents the philosophical underpinnings for long-term commitment to social change work and the means to make it sustainable. Klein knows the difficulties of organizations that are understaffed and under-resourced and provides practical assistance-almost a road map-for organizations wanting a long and healthy life. Many other dynamic speakers will share information and tools for nonprofit leaders to use in strengthening their organizations to better serve the citizens and communities of our state. The conference has been an overwhelming success in the past and we are up to the challenge to make 2004 our best yet! Make plans to join us in beautiful Charleston from March 24-26, 2004! Other Comments from 2003 attendees:
“Thank you to SCANPO for holding an affordable, inspiring,
practical conference.”
“Another great conference!”
“SCANPO is one of the best and most helpful conferences that I
attend.”
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30- May 2, 2003. The theme was “The Nonprofit Sector:
Powerful, Professional, Proactive.” Kay Sprinkel Grace, an
internationally acclaimed consultant, speaker and writer,
delivered an exhilarating keynote address and presented several
sessions on the topic of fundraising. The conference featured
nationally known speakers and “subject matter experts” from
South Carolina. Additionally, South Carolina's First Lady,
Jenny Sanford, shared her experiences with nonprofit
organizations. 
with grantmakers and other
community leaders from around the state. At the Meet and
Greet Breakfast attendees participated in discussions with
other leaders from organizations similar to theirs. Fourteen
exhibitors from around the Southeast showcased their products
and services to nonprofits. Books authored by conference
presenters as well as other books of interest to attendees were
for sale at the Conference Bookstore. 
