Stuff from the city

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From an email I just got. Have at it, people.

[quote]Dear Cultural Contractors,



Here is some information on some upcoming workshops that may be valuable to non profits. There are additional resources on their website, many of which are free.



You may also sign up for their e-newsletter if you wish.



For more information, please contact them directly.



Vincent E. Kitch

Cultural Arts Program Manager

City of Austin

Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office

301 W. 2nd Street Ste 2030

Austin, TX 78701

(512) 974-9310 v (512) 974-6379 f



Become a part of CREATE AUSTIN - our cultural planning process! http://www.cityofaustin.org/culturalplan



ACC CCBNO

Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations
at Austin Community College - www.nonprofitaustin.org (#343– 2 February 2007)


Working effectively to bring people and assets together to achieve the common good.





WORRY FREE ADVOCACY: WHAT NONPROFITS CAN DO! - FULL DAY - FEBRUARY 8TH; tuition now $60 including lunch!



Alliance for Justice is the national leader in providing informative and entertaining trainings on the rules of advocacy for nonprofit organizations. As AFJ enters its fifth year offering our Worry Free Advocacy trainings, the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) and the Center for Community-Based and Nonprofit Organizations is honored to bring AFJ back to Texas for the third time.



The full-day legal learning opportunity led by two of the Alliance's expert and experienced attorneys is priced to be available to as many people and organizations as possible.

During the Conference for nonprofit managers, staff and volunteers, the attorney-trainers will teach the rules so that you can answer questions such as:



* What is lobbying?
* How much can our 501 (c) (3) lobby?
* Can we ask foundations for grants for lobbying?
* Can we produce a voter’s guide or invite candidates to speak?



In addition, Richard W. Meyer, TANO Vice-President for Public Policy, will brief the participants on what is taking place at the Texas Legislature that is of special interest to the Nonprofit Sector of Texas. Meyer represents TANO on governmental, public policy and legislative issues that may arise before legislative, governmental bodies or agencies at the state, federal or local levels.



Details & Registration: http://www.tano.org/worryfree-program.html





Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management will kick off in September – allowing all those who have expressed interest in being part of this experience sufficient time to schedule their participation.

More details will be announced as the new schedule is finalized. While there is no revised application deadline yet, you are encouraged to submit your application now. All will be used in the upcoming class selection process.



Co-sponsored by Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College and Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO)



Detailed outline and application form at http://www.austincc.edu/npo/development/NLMI/index.htm





United Way Resource Center Grand Opening on February 14 - 11 a.m. – 12 noon at 310 Comal Street, \ (located in the building of the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore). The United Way Resource center is now serving nonprofits wishing to receive in-kind goods, and companies willing to donate. The Center is part of an exciting new United Way Gifts in Kind program, which matches large-scale donations with member agencies that need them most. At the Grand Opening the United Way Resource Center will bring together some of the best companies and nonprofits in our area, and launch the Gifts In Kind Corporate Challenge.

RSVP by February 12. Register at www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org Questions? Contact Iris Graebner at 512-225-0367





Faculty, Students and Educators Urged to Attend Texas Campus Compact s Inaugural National Conference on Civic Engagement Creating Agents for Change: Improving Communities through Faculty and Student Leadership, Co-Hosted by The University of Texas at Austin and sponsored by AT & T - premier conference, to be held February 15 through 18, 2007, at the downtown Sheraton Hotel, [formerly the Marriott Austin at the Capitol], in Austin, Texas! Student Registration is only $75.00! To register go to: www.regonline.com/eventinfo.asp?EventId=105898



National Conference on Civic Engagement is committed to creating agents of social change through open discussion and exploration of civic engagement, politics, and leadership. Students are invited to examine the role of higher education in local and national government and community issues, exploring their relationships with institutes of learning to help forge relationships to create active, emerging leaders and effective change. Educators, administrators, university presidents, faculty, students, and legislators from all over Texas, and beyond will convene for meaningful and informative dialogue and cutting-edge presentations about service learning and civic engagement and its correlation to positive, student retention and graduation rates.



Texas Campus Compact advances the public purposes of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility. For more information visit: www.texascampuscompact.org





FREE prostate cancer screening. Screening will include a PSA blood test (prostate specific antigen) and a DRE (digital rectal exam performed by a physician) on Saturday, February 10, 2007, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.at the Austin Cancer Center located at 2600 East Martin Luther King Boulevard Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, other than skin cancer.

(approximately 1 mile east of IH-35). Prostate screening could save your life or someone you love It is recommended that all men get a baseline PSA blood test (prostate specific antigen) screening beginning at age 40. If all is normal, the next screening would be at age 45 and, if all is still normal, yearly PSA (prostate specific antigen) and DRE (digital rectal exam) screenings would begin at age 50, as recommended by
the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. For more information call Inside Line at 416-5700 and enter category 3037





RESPONDING TO ONGOING REQUESTS:



2/21, 28 and 3/07 (1:00pm - 4:00pm) registration Nonprofits Using QuickBooks Pro: Beginners- 3 day instruction led by Cheryl Black, CPA. $120. ($500 value). Check made payable to ACC and mailed to Kelly Wagner, ACC CCBNO, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 or paid by credit card upon registration online.







MAY 10 RISK MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS FOR LEADERS OF NONPROFIT SECTOR OF TEXAS



The Nonprofit Risk Management Center, Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations and ACC Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations will proudly present a one-day conference designed to help nonprofit leaders effectively integrate sound finance and risk management principles into day-to-day operations. You'll learn what steps are needed to achieve a greater measure of accountability and harness practical tools to strengthen your mission. The conference offers a time and place for the sharing of ideas, the opportunity to acquire information for informed decision-making and a welcoming environment for champions of effective financial management in the nonprofit sector. The conference is designed for nonprofit CFOs, finance professionals, CEOs, program managers, board members, department heads and professional advisors serving nonprofit organizations. Veteran nonprofit professionals, as well as new managers, will feel at home at this challenging, information-packed educational event.



For more information and registration: http://nonprofitrisk.org/training/region/2007/tx/tx.htm





Ongoing LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES for FEBRUARY:

To get further info, register, and access session descriptions and presenters biographical narratives, go to http://www.austincc.edu/npo/development/current.php



2/06/07 – (12:00-1:30 p.m.) Cause Marketing for Nonprofits: Partner for Purpose, Passion and Profits (Audioconference) led by Jocelyne Daw. The audio conferences are aired by the national Association of Fundraising Professionals. Co-sponsored by ACC CCBNO and Austin AFP; session can only be accessed at ACC's listening facility. Free ($145 value)



2/08/07 (8:30am - 5:00pm) – Conference Worry Free Advocacy: Understanding the Rules of Nonprofit Advocacy and Election-Related Activity . $40 includes lunch. A program of the Alliance for Justice (Washington, DC) and brought to Texas by the Center for Community-Based a & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College (ACC CCBNO) and the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations.



2/14/07 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm) – Luncheon Status Report and Current Trends in the Regulation of Nonprofit Corporate Governance: The State of Texas and Nationally led by Richard Meyer Attorney at Law and Vice-President for Public Policy, Texas Association of Nonprofit Organization. $30. Part of the Legal Introduction to Nonprofit Corporate Governance Luncheon Series.



2/14-15/07 (9:00 am - 4:00pm) Beyond the Basics of Long & Short of Volunteer Management led by Kathleen McCleskey and Wendy Biro Pollard. $150 ($100 for attendees of January's "The Basics"). Check made payable to ACC and mailed to Kelly Wagner, ACC CCBNO, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 or paid by credit card upon registration online.



2/15/07 (9:00 am - 4:00pm) Effective Media Strategies for Legislative Advocacy led by Tamara Bell, Bell Media Group. Fee of $60 includes lunch and materials. Check made payable to ACC and mailed to Kelly Wagner, ACC CCBNO, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 or paid by credit card upon registration online.



2/20/07 – (12:00-1:30 p.m.) - Confronting the Elephants in the Room: How to Become an Exceptional Nonprofit (Audioconference) led by Pamela J. Wilcox. The audio conferences are aired by the national Association of Fundraising Professionals. Co-sponsored by ACC CCBNO and Austin AFP; session can only be accessed at ACC's listening facility. Free ($145 value)



2/21/07 (9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.) Effective Grant Writing - One Day led by Jeff Cohen $75. Check made payable to ACC and mailed to Kelly Wagner, ACC CCBNO, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 or paid by credit card upon registration online.



2/21, 28 and 3/07 (1:00pm - 4:00pm) Nonprofits Using QuickBooks Pro: Beginners- 3 day instruction led by Cheryl Black, CPA. $120. ($500 value). Check made payable to ACC and mailed to Kelly Wagner, ACC CCBNO, 5930 Middle Fiskville





Helping Children in the Aftermath of Disasters: An Empirically-Informed Intervention- Austin Child Guidance Center is pleased to host the 24th Annual Children’s Mental Health Seminar on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. “Helping Children in the Aftermath of Disasters: An Empirically-Informed Interventionâ€

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very cool. Thanks, Shannon.