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Register Now for the OANO Conference Free Technology Management Seminars Gateway Donates Olympic Computers Verizon Wants You to Apply for Free Training!
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Network for Good Offers Free Online Donation Service Nonprofits with a Web site can use the Network for Good Giving System to collect donations by simply linking to their nonprofit's donation page from Network for Good.
Visit their website to see if it can help your organization: http://www.networkforgood.org//npo/fundraising/donations/ Be sure to read the disclaimer about registering in multiple states.
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for the OANO Conference: Stedman Graham—motivational speaker, chief executive officer of Stedman Graham Associates, and adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University—will be the keynote speaker at OANO's eighth annual statewide management and leadership conference. This year the conference theme is "Inspired Leadership for Challenging Times." The event will be held May 9-10 in Columbus, at the historic Westin Great Southern Hotel. Sessions start at 9 a.m., May 9, and run until 3:00 p.m., May 10. Other nationally-known speakers presenting at the conference include Delena Wilkerson, executive director of Chicago's Nonprofit Financial Center (www.nfconline.org), and Judith O'Connor, president and chief executive officer of BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards), located in Washington, D.C. (www.boardsource.org). Topics to be covered in workshops and panel discussions include fundraising, leadership transition, capacity building, financial ratios, corporate/nonprofit relationships, technology, and many others. Informal roundtable discussions will be held during breakfast on May 10, which will give participants an opportunity to interact with presenters and service providers. For a complete and continually updated listing, visit http://www.oano.org/Programs.asp?page=CONF. The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the effectiveness of Ohio's nonprofit sector. Founded in 1994, OANO currently has more than 450 member nonprofit organizations representing a broad cross-section of Ohio's nonprofit sector. Benefits of OANO membership include group purchasing and discount opportunities; conferences, workshops, and networking events throughout the state; and participation in OANO's public policy program, expanded as the result of a recent three-year funding commitment from national foundations. Visit www.ohiononprofits.org.
Gateway Donates Olympic Computers In support of their commitment to socially responsible corporate citizenship, following the completion of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Gateway will donate up to 4,500 computers. Grant consideration is limited to eligible organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit entity, with priority given to schools and community centers whose programs help enhance access to technology for traditionally under-served communities. Visit http://www.gateway.com/olympics/donations.shtml and sign up to be notified when the application is posted online. We will also make the announcement in this update.
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The Verizon Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications-is helping northeast Ohio nonprofits improve their use of computer technology by paying for their Project Connect training. Each eligible organization can apply for training for 3 staff members per organization; 3 classes per application; 3 applications per year. For directions on completing the application, visit www.infolineinc.org/connect/verizon.htm. Register for Upcoming Classes Register for upcoming classes as soon as possible. Call 330-315-1335 and ask for Jennifer or e-mail register@infolineinc.org. Cost is $40 per person for staff and volunteers of member organizations;$60 per person staff and volunteers of non-member organizations.
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Technology Management Seminars ... Mission-Critical Processes: How Can
Technology Help Improve Them? Securing your Organization's Technology
Assets In today's world, your organization's technology assets are under attack from multiple fronts. Hackers, viruses, and users pose a threat to the security of your technology and your organization's confidential data. Organizations of all sizes find ways to remain productive while mitigating their risks and protecting their systems. This session will discuss some of the different risks and how to guard yourself and your systems.
Spring 2002 Schedule Announced To view the Spring 2002 scheduled, visit www.infolineinc.org/connect/training.htm. If you would like us to mail you a newsletter with the most recent schedule and a list of all our services, please call us at 330-315-1335. |
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As always, we are interested in hearing from you to learn how we can best meet your technology and connectivity needs. Give us a call at 330-315-1335 or e-mail us at connect@infolineinc.org. Want to receive this by
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