GiftWorks Presents a Free Webinar for Nonprofit Organizations The Development Plan—The Foundation of Success by Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, and CEO of Capital Venture Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:00p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/694495584 You are invited to a free GiftWorks Webinar to learn from a pro how to make sure your Development Plan gets implemented, excites leadership, and leads to measurable fundraising success. Join author and philanthropic consultant Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, and start the new year committed to fundraising beyond special events and grants and get your board members motivated to take on their fundraising responsibilities! Through the webinar, participants will learn the 4 W’s of a successful plan: What makes a good plan, Why do it, Who to involve, and How to get started. The session closes with a lesson on how to evaluate the success of your plan—and do it better next year! The reason for a webinar on the Development Plan? Linda says: “So many nonprofits don’t have a written development as part of their organization’s strategic plan! I was recently giving a class in Atlantic City and asked participants how many had a strategic plan—about 20 hands went up. I then asked how many had a development plan—only 3 hands rose. Especially in small to medium sized organizations, either there is no written development plan or the plan that exists is very focused on one thing—like special events or grant-writing. It’s not a plan for the overall picture of the total fundraising effort.”
In sixteen years as a philanthropic consultant Linda Lysakowski, CEO of Capital Venture, has managed capital campaigns; helped dozens of nonprofits achieve their development goals; and trained more than 15,000 professionals in North America and Egypt in all aspects of development. Linda is one of fewer than one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation.
Long involved with the Association of Fundraising Professionals and its Foundation for Philanthropy, she is the author of Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers (2005), The Development Plan (2007), contributor to The Fundraising Feasibility Study (2007) and co-author of The Essential Nonprofit Fundraising Handbook (2009). Webinar leader Linda Lysakowski is the author of Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers (2005), The Development PlanThe Fundraising Feasibility Study (2007) and co-author of The Essential Nonprofit Fundraising Handbook (2009). (2007), contributor to Linda’s business, Capital Venture, provides fundraising counsel, specializing in innovative training and consulting services for nonprofit organizations of focuses on capital campaigns, in particular for smaller organizations without a large development staff. “Our goal at CAPITAL VENTURE is to help organizations determine how much time, effort and personnel they should risk (‘venture’) in order to build their wealth (‘capital’). We focus on training and education and help nonprofits access the tools of the trade. Ultimately, we want to help nonprofits reach a state of excellence in their fundraising efforts,” Linda concludes.
Webinar details: The Development Plan—the Foundation of Success presented by GiftWorks Thursday, December 10, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM EST. Register now! Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/694495584 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email detailing how to access the webinar.  October 10, 2009
| Saturday October 10th, 5 - 9 p.m.
Join us as we travel October's gallery walk by bike. It is the inaugural "Bicycle Art Ride" Bicyclists will ride through downtown St. Petersburg, visiting each of the Downtown Art Association galleries. | | Bike Ride Schedule 4:30 Meet up at Craftsman House Gallery 5:00-5:20 Craftsmen House Gallery-2955 Central Ave 5:30-5:50 Grand Central Stained Glass -2425 Central Ave 6:00-6:20 Creative Clay - 1124 Central Ave 6:20-6:40 Interior Motives - 1110 Central Ave 6:50-7:10 Morean Arts Center - 719 Central Ave 7:20-7:40 Florida Craftsmen/ ArtLofts - 501 Central Ave 7:50-8:10 Lynn Merhige Gallery - 216 Fourth St. N. 8:20-8:40 Shapiro's at BayWalk - at BayWalk 8:50-9:10 Crystal Mirage Gallery - at The Pier It's Free! Please RSVP to 727.323.2787 or
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| | On Exhibit at Florida Craftsmen Scissors: Pop-up An exhibition of original moveable and handmade books
Contemporary Works of Paper with Enee Abelman C. Wade Brickhouse | Support is made by the Southern Arts Federation, with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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October 14, 2009
RECEPTION AND TALK WITH ARTIST MICHELE OKA DONER
at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
Hollywood, Fla. – Internationally known artist Michele Oka Doner will discuss her art as well as mingle with attendees during a reception and artist talk at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Taking place from 6 to 9 p.m., this special event is part of the “Natural Forces: Broward County Public Art & Design ’06-’09” exhibition, which is on display now through Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Center. Admission to the reception is free for ACCH members and $10 for non-members. Oka Doner uses nature at its most basic level, creating that the subject of her art. Her presentation will focus on her public art projects, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, and design objects. She will also discuss her newly completed public art project, her largest bronze cast sculptural element to date, exhibited at Port Everglades. “Natural Forces” is a compilation of completed public art projects by national and internationally known artists, including Oka Doner. The exhibition is a compilation of completed public art projects by national and internationally renowned artists who were selected and commissioned to create public art through Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program. ACCH will exhibit drawings, models and other preparatory works done for these commissions, thus revealing important aspects of the creative process. Video documentaries and photographs will highlight how these large-scale artworks interface with the public. Gallery hours are from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. The Center is located at 1650 Harrison St., and free parking is available. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood presents contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances and high-quality education programs for adults and children. The Center fosters a creative environment where new and challenging work can flourish through programs that reflect the highest standards of artistry and diversity. To learn more, call 954.921.3274 or visit www.ArtandCultureCenter.org.
Funding for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s 09/10 visual art season is provided in part by Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz, and a grant from Funding Arts Broward. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.
October 24, 2009 You Are Invited to IMPRINT 2009 Presented by the South Florida International Press Club to salute GOOD NEWS AWARD HONOREE --- CRISTINA SARALEGUI HOST, CRISTINA SHOW ON UNIVISION And the 2009 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS Arts and Entertainment : Meredith Lasher, southfloridatheatre.com Education: Sister Linda Bevilacqua, Barry University Philanthropy: Candy Casino, Leading Ladies Community Service: Mary Becht, Director, Broward Cultural Division and Michael Spring, Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affair Member of the Year Ron Levitt =============================================================== 11 A.M. SILENT AUCTION – CASH OR CHECK ONLY Complimentary Mimosas will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. PROCEEDS TO THE PRESS CLUB JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP FUND Honoring the late Steven Diamond and the late Joy Shaw Sullivan Noon Luncheon - Saturday, October 24, 2009 / Miami Shores Country Club 10000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores, FL $55 Members $ 65 Non-Member / Table of 10 $600 / Table of 12 $700 - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - -- - -- - - - - -- - -- - -- - -- -- - - -- - - - - -- - -- - -(cut here) RESERVATIONS MANDATORY : YES, I will attend the luncheon on October 24, 2009 Please reserve __ seats ($55 members; $65 non-members. Reserve table of ten ($600)_______or a table of 12 ($700) _______(List names of guests on reverse) Sorry, I cannot attend but will donate to the Press Club Scholarship Fund. _____ My check for _______ is enclosed (payable to SFIPC) NAME: ______________________________________ TELEPHONE:_________________ ADDRESS____________________________________ CITY ____________________STATE _______________ZIP ___________ EMAIL ADDRESS (for confirmation) _____________________________ For Additional Information, contact --
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October 24, 2009 DRESS FOR SUCCESS MIAMIIS PROUD TO PRESENT Dress to Impress IISaturday, October 24, 2009 at 7:00pm The W Hotel South Beach 2201 Collins Ave www.dressforsuccess.org/miami An elegant evening of fashion, fine auction, entertainment and gourmet food. Honoree: Judith Ripka
August 4-5, 2009The annual Nonprofit Conference is scheduled to be held on August 4 and 5, 2009. The steering committee has decided the Ideas Exchange Theme will be to focus of the conference calling for nonprofits to come together with business and government and share best practice ideas including "Going Green" ideas and practices. 2009 Conference Highlights: 18th Annual Nonprofit Conference & Think Tank "Ideas Exchange: Stimulate Sustain to Sanely Survive"Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4-5, 2009
· Florida Nonprofit Conference (FANO) will hold the 18th Annual Conference and Nonprofits Going Green Expo "Ideas Exchange: at the Embassy Suites Hotel Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 4-5, 2009. 1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, 954.524.2700 · Conference events will be host to National, Regional and Local guest speakers. · FANO is planning an interactive program featuring best practices from Nonprofits, Government and Business. Let your ideas be heard and showcased at the unique Communities go Green Exposition. · Earn a Certificate in Nonprofit Management in three intensive days. Presented by FANO and Nova Southeastern University and CEU’s available from Broward College. · Florida’s expanded benefits, services and goods will be showcased at the FANO Nonprofit Resource Expo. · Network with colleagues and potential partners from Business, Nonprofits and Government. · A great opportunity to enjoy the Embassy Suites Hotel destination. Exclusive rates are available for FANO participants, which is conveniently located near the airport and the beaches. · Participate in exciting activities such as our progressive dinner, nonprofit awards and reception. · For further information contact Marina Pavlov at 305.557.1764 or visit WWW.FANO.ORG.or email
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