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	1 Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why The Annual Planned Giving Conference The Annual Planned Giving Conference The Annual Planned Giving Conference- the premiere planned giving conference in the South Presented by the North Carolina and South Carolina Planned Giving Councils This conference is a quality continuing education opportunity…	2 The Annual Planned Giving Conference The Annual Planned Giving Conference The Annual Planned Giving Conference The Annual Planned Giving Conference- the premiere planned giving conference in the South Presented by the North Carolina and South Carolina Planned Giving Councils This conference is a quality continuing education opportunity…	3 The Annual Planned Giving Conference The Annual Planned Giving Conference Getting Started with Email Fundraising Getting Started with Email Fundraising May 3, 2012 1:00 pm – May 3, 2012 2:30 pm Presented by Andrea Berry This is an Introductory-level class Fundraising via email requires an understanding of a number of different elements – designing an email campaign, writing an email, avoiding spam filters,… Introduction to Fundraising Planning Introduction to Fundraising Planning May 3, 2012 2:00 pm – May 3, 2012 3:00 pm Learn a basic planning process for diversifying your organization’s support. A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session…	4	5	6
7	8	9 Introduction to Fundraising Planning Introduction to Fundraising Planning Grantseeking Basics Webinar Grantseeking Basics Webinar May 9, 2012 8:00 am – May 9, 2012 5:00 pm Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising. Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization? Are you new to fundraising? Do you want to learn how the funding research process works,… Getting Started with Mobile Outreach Getting Started with Mobile Outreach May 9, 2012 1:00 pm – May 9, 2012 2:30 pm This is an Introductory-level class. It’s easier that you might think to broadcast text messages to your supporters’ cell phones, to ask them to respond to a quick question, or even…	10 Getting Started with Mobile Outreach Introduction to Finding Funders Webinar Introduction to Finding Funders Webinar May 10, 2012 1:00 pm – May 10, 2012 2:00 pm Learn to find funders for your nonprofit with the Foundation Center’s comprehensive funding research tool. This session provides an introduction to the Foundation Center’s comprehensive online database, Foundation Directory Online Professional.…	11 Introduction to Finding Funders Webinar 2012 Nonprofit Leadership Programs 2012 Nonprofit Leadership Programs The Foundation is accepting applications for two programs geared towards leaders in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Program, a partnership with Columbia College, is a yearlong, graduate…	12	13
14	15 2012 Nonprofit Leadership Programs 2012 Nonprofit Leadership Programs 2012 Nonprofit Leadership Programs Proposal Writing Basics Webinar Proposal Writing Basics Webinar May 15, 2012 1:00 pm – May 15, 2012 2:00 pm Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation. For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover: How the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process What to include in… Webinar 101: Taming the Troublesome Board Member Webinar 101: Taming the Troublesome Board Member May 15, 2012 3:00 pm – May 15, 2012 4:00 pm The Boardroom Bully. Ms. Know-It-All. The Constant Questioner. Mr. Must Have The Last Word. She Who Loves to Get in the Weeds. Boardrooms are filled with all sorts of personalities (as… Proposal Budgeting Basics Webinar Proposal Budgeting Basics Webinar May 15, 2012 3:00 pm – May 15, 2012 4:00 pm Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal. This session, geared to the novice grantseeker, will cover such topics as: What is included under the “personnel” section and how…	16 Proposal Budgeting Basics Webinar 2012 SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Summer Institute 2012 SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Summer Institute May 16, 2012 8:00 am – May 16, 2012 5:00 pm You’re Invited to Register for Summer Institute 2012! Join us – June 13-15, 2012 - in beautiful Charleston, SC for the 13th Annual Summer Institute Conference! Last year, the conference attracted…	17 2012 SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Summer Institute 2012 SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Summer Institute 2012 SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Summer Institute 2012 SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Summer Institute 2012 MEGA Conference 2012 MEGA Conference May 17, 2012 8:00 am – May 18, 2012 5:00 pm The Mega Conference is a grand design with expanded learning opportunities in three areas: benefit plans, government, and nonprofit. Connect with your peers in an environment where you can examine, discuss… Choosing a Low-Cost Donor Management System Choosing a Low-Cost Donor Management System May 17, 2012 1:00 pm – May 17, 2012 2:30 pm This is an Introductory/ Intermediate-level class. Presented by Andrea Berry. Donors are the lifeblood of your small organization, volunteers the strong backs upon which it is built. You rely on them, and… Multiply Your Bequests with Online Marketing Multiply Your Bequests with Online Marketing May 17, 2012 2:00 pm – May 17, 2012 3:00 pm Your donors live in the midst of a media explosion. Fortunately, there are three positive trends that will lead you to marketing success – 10,000 Baby Boomers turning age 65… Govern Green: Driving your Organization’s Commitment to Sustainability Govern Green: Driving your Organization’s Commitment to Sustainability May 17, 2012 3:30 pm – May 17, 2012 4:30 pm Presenter: Peter A. Soyka, founder and president, Soyka and Company During this Webinar, Mr. Soyka will discuss his recent book on “greening” nonprofit organizations, which was commissioned by BoardSource.…	18 Govern Green: Driving your Organization’s Commitment to Sustainability 2012 MEGA Conference 2012 MEGA Conference May 17, 2012 8:00 am – May 18, 2012 5:00 pm The Mega Conference is a grand design with expanded learning opportunities in three areas: benefit plans, government, and nonprofit. Connect with your peers in an environment where you can examine, discuss…	19	20
21	22 2012 MEGA Conference 2012 MEGA Conference Blogging to Increase Your Bottom Line Blogging to Increase Your Bottom Line May 22, 2012 9:00 am – May 22, 2012 5:00 pm There are over 156 million blogs in existence and nearly 1 million blog posts every day. Is your nonprofit one of them? Should it be? We’ll discuss the pros and… Event Introduction to Corporate Giving Webinar Event Introduction to Corporate Giving Webinar May 22, 2012 2:00 pm – May 22, 2012 3:00 pm Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving. Seeking to target companies that might fund your organization? Finding it hard to get information? Need to get beyond the…	23 Event Introduction to Corporate Giving Webinar Event Introduction to Corporate Giving Webinar Making the Most of Social Networking Sites Making the Most of Social Networking Sites May 23, 2012 11:00 am – May 23, 2012 12:30 pm Conducted by Andrea Berry In partnership with the Arkansas Coalition for Excellence. How do social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn work? And how do you make the most of… Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why May 23, 2012 2:00 pm – May 24, 2012 3:00 pm In 2011, more than 23% of companies were using a cloud-based business application.* Nonprofits are leading the way to take advantage of the cost savings, IT independence, anytime, anywhere access,…	24 Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why You Got the Grant! Now What? Webinar You Got the Grant! Now What? Webinar Learn best practices in reporting and communicating to deepen relationships with foundations. This class is designed to help you successfully manage life after the grant. You will learn about the best… Words That Sound Good in Grants Words That Sound Good in Grants May 24, 2012 12:00 pm – May 24, 2012 4:00 pm The SC Assistive Technology Program is offering an advanced training program entitled “Words That Sound Good in Grants”. This training is ideal for grant professionals who want to improve their… Practically Using Place-Based Applications Practically Using Place-Based Applications May 24, 2012 1:00 pm – May 24, 2012 2:30 pm This is an Introductory-level class. Presented by Andrea Berry How are organizations using place-based applications like FourSquare or Facebook Places? Could these tools be useful for my organization? How might they integrate… Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why May 23, 2012 2:00 pm – May 24, 2012 3:00 pm In 2011, more than 23% of companies were using a cloud-based business application.* Nonprofits are leading the way to take advantage of the cost savings, IT independence, anytime, anywhere access,…	25	26	27
28	29	30 Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why Google Apps Google Apps May 30, 2012 9:00 am – May 30, 2012 10:00 am Have you considered going Google? Google Apps for Business is a simple, inexpensive way to streamline your communications and improve collaboration by operating “in the cloud.” In this session, we’ll… Best Practices and Brand Standards: A Recognizable Kind Best Practices and Brand Standards: A Recognizable Kind May 30, 2012 12:00 pm – May 30, 2012 1:00 pm The Spartanburg County Foundation is offering knowledge sharing sessions to all nonprofit organizations that serve Spartanburg County. These one-hour workshops provide an opportunity for local nonprofit staff and board members… The State of the Nonprofit Cloud: Results of the Study The State of the Nonprofit Cloud: Results of the Study May 30, 2012 2:00 pm – May 30, 2012 3:00 pm Consultants and advertisements alike are urging nonprofits “to The Cloud,” but how many have heeded the call? Are organizations actually using it? What can you do there? How have Anonymous… Your Board and Fundraising Webinar Your Board and Fundraising Webinar May 30, 2012 3:00 pm – May 30, 2012 4:00 pm Learn how to engage your board in fundraising. This class helps you think through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. What we will cover: The role of your board Why board… Webinar 201: The Secret to Success: A Governance Committee Webinar 201: The Secret to Success: A Governance Committee May 30, 2012 3:00 pm – May 30, 2012 4:00 pm Presented by David Styers, BoardSource senior governance consultant and director of member education and engagement The care and feeding of your board is important — not just to its performance but…	31 Webinar 201: The Secret to Success: A Governance Committee Comparing Google Apps With Outlook Comparing Google Apps With Outlook May 31, 2012 1:00 pm – May 31, 2012 2:30 pm This is an Introductory-level class. Presented by Laura Quinn Google Apps provides a compelling set of features – from email to calendars to a organizational portal to shared documents – that gives…