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2012 MEGA Conference

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 and explore new ideas and approaches you can implement back at the office. Take advantage of attending two days or one day. The conference features sessions to meet the eight hour education requirement in benefit plans and 24 hour yellow book requirement.

 

Who Should Attend?
CPAs, auditors and accountants in or providing services to local, state and federal governments, those involved in audits of employee benefit plans and/or financial staff who serve in and work with both large and small nonprofit organizations.

 

The Mega Conference is also designed for nonprofit professionals and board members and SCANPO members receive discounted registration. 

 

Join the SC Association of CPAs for day two only and attend the sessions designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Whatever your interest this grand design gives you flexibility and options at a great price.

SPEAKERS, TOPICS & AGENDA

MORE DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Start: May 17, 2012 8:00 am
End: May 18, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Marriott City Center
Address:
Google Map 		1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, United States, 29201

Blogging to Increase Your Bottom Line

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 cons of blogging, how it can bring out the human side of your nonprofit, and cautions of entering the blogosphere. Most importantly, this seminar will tell you how other nonprofits and companies have used blogs to increase business – and how your nonprofit might grow your bottom line too.
 
This event is open to all businesses and nonprofits looking to benefit from blogging. SCANPO members can receive 50% off registration by using discount code scanpo when registering.
 
REGISTER NOW
 
Contact Chris Manley for more details.

Start: May 22, 2012 9:00 am
End: May 22, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Small Business Development Center
Address:
Google Map 		55 E Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC, United States, 29601
Cost: $99

Event Introduction to Corporate Giving Webinar

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 Yellow Pages?
 
Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and funding research tools to help you identify corporate prospects. We’ll answer such questions as:

  • What are the motivations behind corporate giving?
  • What is the difference between a direct corporate giving program and a company-sponsored foundation and how does it affect my approach to research?
  • What are the different pathways to partnership with a company?
  • How can I match my organization’s needs with the interests of a corporation?
  • How can I use the Foundation Center’s resources to locate corporate funders?

 
We will include a case study illustrating a corporate-nonprofit partnership.
 
Prior attendance at Grantseeking Basics is strongly recommended.
 
REGISTRATION & MORE DETAILS

Start: May 22, 2012 2:00 pm
End: May 22, 2012 3:00 pm
Venue: Webinar
Cost: Free

Making the Most of Social Networking Sites

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 the medium? We’ll talk through what these sites are, why they might be useful for your organization, what’s worth doing, and how other organizations are using social networking sites.
 

The agenda includes:
• What is Social Networking?
• Why Social Networking Sites?
• The Tools:
– Twitter
– Facebook
– Linked In
– Other Sites
• Using Social Networking Sites Effectively
 

By the end of the seminar, you will understand:
• What social networking sites are, and how they work
• How these sites can help with typical nonprofit goals
• At a high level, how you might use Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• What’s required – in terms of time, effort, and skill – to succeed with social networking sites
• Best practices that can help you make the most of the sites
• Whether or not these sites are likely to make sense for you
 

Conducted by Andrea Berry
 

Andrea Berry, Idealware’s Director of Partnerships and Learning, oversees Idealware’s fundraising and training activities including the Field Guide to Nonprofit Software, sponsorship, corporate and individual giving, grants management and online seminars. Prior to joining Idealware, Andrea held fundraising positions in education, health research and museums and has taught math, performing arts and history in traditional and non-traditional educational settings. She brings a breadth of experience with fundraising and communications, particularly as it relates to small nonprofits, and has worked as a consultant with nonprofits across New England to help identify appropriate donor management software. Additionally, as a former teacher, Andrea brings front-line tested expertise in curriculum development and training.
 

Please register with an email address that will allow you to recieve the access and dial-in information for the online seminar.&
 

Questions? Email us at info@idealware.org
 

REGISTRATION & MORE DETAILS

Start: May 23, 2012 11:00 am
End: May 23, 2012 12:30 pm
Venue: Webinar
Cost: 30.00

Could Computing is Great for Nonprofits, Here’s Why

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, and real-time reporting and visibility that the cloud has to offer.
 

What does cloud financials mean to real-world nonprofit finance executives? What are the benefits and the pitfalls you need to avoid?
 

Hear these answers and more from Jacqueline Tisso, nonprofit technology and business process expert, Denise Salzman, controller of St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home, and Stacie Porter, director of finance for Grace Fellowship Church, during the panel discussion “Advice from the Trenches—Cloud Financials for Nonprofits.”
 

You’ll discover:
 
•Why thousands of nonprofits are moving their financials to the cloud.
•How nonprofits are using cloud computing to provide real-time organizational visibility to management, board members, and auditors, ensure proper stewardship of funds, and comply with federal reporting requirements.
•What was the cost / benefit for their business – did they really see ROI from the cloud?
•Would they do it again, what would they do differently? What are they doing next?
 

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Start: May 23, 2012 2:00 pm
End: May 24, 2012 3:00 pm
Venue: Webinar
Cost: Free

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 practices in managing the reports and the communication required to build long term partnerships with foundations, ultimately leading to more opportunities for support.Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the grant relationship
  • Managing the grant process
  • Tips for engaging the funder during the life of the grant
  • Reporting on the grant, and preparing for the next one

 
REGISTRATION & MORE DETAILS

Start: May 24, 2012
End: May 24, 2012
Venue: Webinar
Cost: Free

Words That Sound Good in Grants

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 practice. It is designed to develop writing of narrative and persuasive rationale statements. Participants will receive the book and CD as well as lists of words that best-selling author and keynote speaker Dr. Linda Karges-Bone has developed for use in narrative.
 
To register, one should contact the Charleston Area Grant Professionals organization via carolynlackey@comcast.net

Start: May 24, 2012 12:00 pm
End: May 24, 2012 4:00 pm

Practically Using Place-Based Applications

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 into what I am already doing with social media? We all have lots of questions about these relatively new marketing tools. In this webinar, we’ll take a look at the potential of place-based applications.
 
Join us for a talk about what these applications can do, how you could use them and a walk through some case studies of the tools in use in the nonprofit community.
 
Conducted by Andrea Berry
Andrea Berry, Idealware’s Director of Partnerships and Learning, oversees Idealware’s fundraising and training activities including the Field Guide to Nonprofit Software, sponsorship, corporate and individual giving, grants management and online seminars. Prior to joining Idealware, Andrea held fundraising positions in education, health research and museums and has taught math, performing arts and history in traditional and non-traditional educational settings. She brings a breadth of experience with fundraising and communications, particularly as it relates to small nonprofits, and has worked as a consultant with nonprofits across New England to help identify appropriate donor management software. Additionally, as a former teacher, Andrea brings front-line tested expertise in curriculum development and training.
 
Please register with an email address that will allow you to recieve the access and dial-in information for the online seminar.
 
Questions? Email us at info@idealware.org
 
REGISTRATION & MORE DETAILS

Start: May 24, 2012 1:00 pm
End: May 24, 2012 2:30 pm
Venue: Webinar

Google Apps

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 discuss the tools included in Google Apps (like email, calendar, spreadsheets), and some ideas on how you can use these tools to increase your effectiveness and reduce your frustration.
 
Liz Lasicki is co-owner of Geeks On Call, a computer service company serving business customers in the Greater Charleston area. She’ll help you understand what you need to do to Go Google!
 
Please remember our “not-cool” policy: If you are a no show at an event, you are no longer given priority registration. For future events, you may only register the day before if space is still available. This rule is to be courteous to our speakers as well as people who are committed to attending.
 
FREE EVENT
 
REGISTRATION & MORE DETAILS

Start: May 30, 2012 9:00 am
End: May 30, 2012 10:00 am
Venue: Coastal Community Foundation
Address:
Google Map 		635 Rutledge Avenue - Suite 201, Charleston, SC, United States, 29304

Best Practices and Brand Standards: A Recognizable Kind

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 to discuss local and national trends, share organization updates, and network. Topics vary and range from capacity building to programming and innovation. Participants will take part in forums to share techniques, receive updates on local and national trends, and learn more about specific Spartanburg County Foundation activities.

 

All sessions are held from noon-1:00 p.m. at The Spartanburg County Foundation, 424 E. Kennedy Street, Spartanburg. The sessions are free to all nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County, and lunch is provided!

 

May 30, 2012

 

Speaker: Karen Floyd, CEO : The Palladian Group

 

A brand is more than just a symbol. It is the culture of an entire organization. Learn about the importance of implementing brand standards and best practices to ensure your organization’s message is consistent and clearly communicated.

 

Reserve your spot today by calling the Foundation’s reservation line at (864) 699-2510.

 

For more information please contact Ashley Thomason or visit www.spcf.org.

Start: May 30, 2012 12:00 pm
End: May 30, 2012 1:00 pm
Venue: The Spartanburg County Foundation
Phone: 864.582.0138
Address:
Google Map 		424 E. Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States, 29302
Cost: Free
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