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Austin, TX United States 78752

Effective Grant Writing

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:14:52 GMT

Effective Grant Writing
Start Date: 14-Jul-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 14-Jul-09 4:00 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Jeff Cohen

Event Details:

7/14/09 (9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.)
Effective Grant Writing
Presenter: Jeff Cohen, Cohen & Associates
Cost: $99

Brief Overview:

A one-day complete “nuts and bolts” guide to grant proposal development and management of critical proposal development processes. Participants will develop a detailed outline of a full grant proposal and develop logical and compelling narrative and spreadsheets in the challenging sections of needs assessments, objectives, evaluation and budget. Participants will also develop strategies for researching, cultivating, communicating, and building partnerships with foundation, corporation, and government funders.

Additionally, the workshop will cover “important yet rarely-discussed” topics such as writing and editing styles, expectations and measurement of a successful grant writing program, the relationship of grants to overall organizational fundraising, the role of management and volunteer leadership in grant-development initiatives, and organizational team-building to support grant proposal development. Comprehensive handouts and online resources are provided.

This workshop has been highly rated as effective for both the beginner and advanced grant-writer, because of the unique perspectives provided by the presenter.

Comments From Participants:

“I took your one-day Effective Grant Writing class last September, and I just recently submitted two Grant proposals and both were approved! I can't wait to submit more!!!! Thanks for a very informative and easy to understand class! Thanks again.”
-Valerie Young, After School Action Program (ASAP)

“I will look for more courses taught by Jeff Cohen.”

“It helped fine tune what I had a basic understanding of & I can now see I need a dedicated volunteer to work on the grants. Help w/narrative was very helpful.”

“Wow! A very informative course. Exceeded my expectations. Instructor very willing to help us, guide us. Got my money’s worth!

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Session Fees - Many Center services are available at low or no cost . Where there are fees, they must be paid in advance of the session and will not be reimbursed unless the registrant cancels their registration in keeping with the College's Refund Policy.

Starting a Nonprofit in Texas

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:01:52 GMT

Starting a Nonprofit in Texas
Start Date: 26-May-09 11:30 AM
End Time: 26-May-09 1:00 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Barry Silverberg

Event Details:

5/26/2009 (11:30 -1:00pm)
Starting a Nonprofit in Texas
Presenter: Barry Silverberg
Cost: None

Brief Overview:

Nonprofit organizations are different than businesses and government; not better or worse, but different. These differences should not be glossed over as you explore whether the creation of a nonprofit is the best way to achieve the goals or purposes you seek to achieve. You should understand what it means to be a nonprofit and how that differs from being a for-profit before you start the paperwork process.

You can complete the entire process yourself if you are prepared to go through the learning curve or engage the services of someone with expertise in forming, leading, managing and governing nonprofits. While it may be useful to engage the services of a lawyer for complicated situations, the average experience may not require a lawyer - just someone with solid experience in the nonprofit sector.(more)

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Session Times & Location - All programs are held at ACC's Highland Business Center (address & map) unless otherwise noted. Details on room and any special instructions are e-mailed to participants a day or so before each session. Area hotels

Session Fees - Many Center services are available at low or no cost . Where there are fees, they must be paid in advance of the session and will not be reimbursed unless the registrant cancels their registration in keeping with the College's Refund Policy.

Note: Where known, market value of learning opportunity is noted to highlight the value received by participants in ACC CCBNO learning opportunities. Any fees we charge are set as low as possible in order to keep our services as accessible to all who seek to strengthen their understanding and competencies within the Nonprofit Sector.

National Nonprofit Congress

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:05:50 GMT

National Nonprofit Congress
Start Date: 14-May-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 16-May-09 5:30 PM
Location: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA
Speaker:

Event Details:

Join TANO as we attend the Nonprofit Congress National Meeting
in New Orleans.

May 14 - 16, 2009

New Orleans Marriott

555 Canal Street

New Orleans, LA

http://www.nonprofitcongress.org

New Orleans Marriott

555 Canal Street

New Orleans, LA

Make Your Own PSA

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:26:20 GMT

Make Your Own PSA
Start Date: 23-Apr-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 23-Apr-09 12:00 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Jeff Cohen

Event Details:

Workshop participants will receive a packet of “how-to” sheets with outlines of key steps in each of the core processes. A sheet with links to hardware and software discussed in the course will be included.

Organizations are always looking for creative ways to market themselves to new leaders and donors. With the ease of digital cameras and digital editing programs, nonprofits can efficiently produce their own PSA’s “in-house.”

In this workshop, organizations will learn how to conceptualize and produce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in length ranging from 28 seconds to 5 minutes. The workshop will offer an orientation to:

Outlining concepts of the piece onto “storyboards”

Using digital still and video cameras

Using free or low-cost software to edit picture, voice, sound, and text

Using software to prepare the PSA for distribution via webcast, or, onto CD-ROM disks

Gaining consents and permissions for use of media and people

Using web-based media such as YouTube as a presentation platforms

Other ideas for producing media such as capturing life histories and outcome testimonies for citizens served

The workshop will be facilitated by Jeff Cohen, local consultant, educator, and educational video producer.

Developing Effective Grant Budgets

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:29:51 GMT

Developing Effective Grant Budgets
Start Date: 8-Apr-09 10:30 AM
End Time: 8-Apr-09 12:30 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Karen Dale Wolman

Event Details:

Effective Grant Writing

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:13:05 GMT

Effective Grant Writing
Start Date: 6-Apr-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 6-Apr-09 4:00 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Jeff Cohen

Event Details:

4/6/09 (9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.)
Effective Grant Writing
Presenter: Jeff Cohen, Cohen & Associates
Cost: $99

Brief Overview:

A one-day complete “nuts and bolts” guide to grant proposal development and management of critical proposal development processes. Participants will develop a detailed outline of a full grant proposal and develop logical and compelling narrative and spreadsheets in the challenging sections of needs assessments, objectives, evaluation and budget. Participants will also develop strategies for researching, cultivating, communicating, and building partnerships with foundation, corporation, and government funders.

This workshop has been highly rated as effective for both the beginner and advanced grant-writer, because of the unique perspectives provided by the presenter.

Comments From Participants:

“I will look for more courses taught by Jeff Cohen.”

“It helped fine tune what I had a basic understanding of & I can now see I need a dedicated volunteer to work on the grants. Help w/narrative was very helpful.”

“Wow! A very informative course. Exceeded my expectations. Instructor very willing to help us, guide us. Got my money’s worth!

Volunteer Trends and Their Impact on Your Nonprofit

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:49:30 GMT

Volunteer Trends and Their Impact on Your Nonprofit
Start Date: 24-Feb-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 24-Feb-09 12:30 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Wendy Biro-Pollard

Event Details:

There is a new volunteer arriving on the scene int he next couple of years. The boomers will be retiring in significant numbers, and the good news is that they want to volunteer. This workshop will assist you with strategies to recruit and place these talented individulas in your agency and on your board. Prepare now and you'll have a blue print for younger volunteers as well.

Participants will:

Find out what next generation volunteers want and need
Participate in a need's assessment that will create exciting mission-focused opportunities and build your organizations capacity
Explore the ten steps to being a volunteer program champion

**Recommended for management and supervisory level staff

Aligning Mission, Vision, Strategy and Annual Performance

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:47:04 GMT

Aligning Mission, Vision, Strategy and Annual Performance
Start Date: 20-Feb-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 20-Feb-09 12:30 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Dwayne Howell

Working with Grant Writers to Get the Best Possible Results

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:05:29 GMT

Working with Grant Writers to Get the Best Possible Results
Start Date: 12-Feb-09 10:30 AM
End Time: 12-Feb-09 12:30 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Karen Dale Wolman