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Stop Wasting Your Valuable Time
Jump-Start Your Fundraising
Efforts
State and
Federal Grant Resources and
Appropriations
Using
Professional Advisors
Register for Upcoming Classes
How online training works
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Answers for sale!!
Are you getting the best deals
for your technology dollar?
How can Project Connect help you?
FUN
FACT
Don't
feel pressured to switch to Office 2007. Very little has changed
from Office 2003 to 2007 ... it just looks different. Things are
hard to find, but they work the same!
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 Training
is an investment in your staff's productivity:
the more training they have, the more productive (and less
frustrated) they will be ...
The other day, I
received a Word document through email from an executive
director. The "Show All Marks" button was pushed, so I was
able to see how he created beautifully aligned columns ...
and it was downright ugly!!
xxx tab tab tab tab xxx
tab tab tab xxx
xxx tab tab tab tab tab tab xxx
tab tab xxx
xxx tab tab tab xxx
tab tab tab tab tab xxx
This executive
director is a very busy person. His time is valuable.
Imagine how much time he would have saved if he had just
clicked on the ruler to set a left tab where he wanted the
second column to begin. Imagine how much more time savings
if he had just typed everything and then selected the
columns tool to create two columns!!
Your time, as well as
the time of your staff, is too valuable to waste on
unproductive, repetitive tasks. Project Connect training can
show you shortcuts that will reduce the time spent on
mundane things so you can focus on mission-critical ones.
The training is an investment that produces a positive ROI
almost immediately.
The next training
series will cover the following courses:
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Word
1 |
How
to format your text (e.g., bold, underline) |
How
to cut, copy, and paste information |
How
to set tabs |
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Word
2 |
How
to use tables |
How
to merge form letters, labels, & envelopes |
How
to record and use macros |
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Word
3 |
How
to create different types of forms |
How
to do special pastes from other documents |
How
to track what changes have been made |
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PowerPoint 1 |
How
to use built-in designs and templates |
How
to create, edit, move, and show slides |
How
to make global changes |
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PowerPoint 2 |
How
to create your own designs |
How
to use animation and slide transitions to create
more sophisticated presentations |
How
to insert slides from other presentations and
hyperlinks |
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QuickBooks 1 |
How
to edit and use the chart of accounts |
How
to enter customers, print invoices, and receive
payments |
How
to enter vendors, print checks, and reconcile your
statements |
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QuickBooks 2 |
How
to create and manipulate budgets |
How
to customize forms and letters |
How
to create reports and export them to other programs
for analysis |
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QuickBooks 3 |
How
to integrate grants and pledges into your system |
How
to track grant expenditures |
How
to use QuickBooks as a donor management tool |
Even if you don't
want to travel, you can easily attend Project Connect training:
just register at
http://projectconnect.webex.com so you can take the
class from your own office. If you prefer the classroom
setting, go to
www.infolineinc.org/connect/register.htm.
And if you want to
learn only one thing (like how to set a tab or use the
columns tool), just go to
www.pclivehelp.org
and we'll show you how!
Please feel free to
contact me if you need training that is not listed. We will
work with you to find the most affordable, effective options
available.
330-315-1335
js@infolineinc.org
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Foundation Center offers outstanding
fundraising training and resources
 We
are very lucky to have a local office of the Foundation
Center in Cleveland, OH. Their training can help jump-start
(and maintain) your fundraising efforts. Three courses being
offered in the near future are representative:
Introduction
to Fundraising Planning–in Elyria, OH
Monday, June 4,
1:00-3:00 pm
Join us at the Elyria Public Library West River Branch for
Introduction to Fundraising Planning, where we will show you
how to analyze your organization’s financial situation and
develop a fundraising plan that will include a variety of
revenue sources.
Learn more and register»
Grantseeking:
Steps to Success–in Akron, OH
Tuesday, June 12, 9:00
am-12:00 pm
This free program at the Akron-Summit Public Library will
teach you the fundamentals of foundation research and how
effective strategies can boost your fundraising success.
Included is a rare opportunity to meet Akron area
grantmakers face-to-face and find out what they are looking
for in successful proposals.
Learn more and register»
Foundation
Fundraising—in Lima, OH
Tuesday, June 12, 9:00
am-4:00 pm
Special $45 registration
fee (Regularly $125, save $80)
To help grantseekers in Allen County and neighboring
communities learn how to approach foundations—and to
celebrate the opening of our Foundation Center Cooperating
Collection in the Lima Public Library in Lima, Ohio—we are
pleased to offer one of our most popular courses, at
substantial savings. As an added bonus, a complimentary
lunch will be provided.
Learn more and register»
For more information about the Foundation Center, visit
their website at
http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland, where you can
find videos of past presentations, view the report on human
services grantmaking in Ohio, search for funders, and more.
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AFPNCOH Breakfast Meeting:
Grant Resources and Appropriations
Presented by Dora Pruce, District Director for Senator George Voinovich
 Dora Pruce,
District Director for Senator George Voinovich, will be
discussing funding resources available to non-profits as well as
the role of Ohio’s U.S. Senators in providing assistance to your
organization including grant resources and appropriations.
- June 12, 8-9:30 AM
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Sheraton Suites,
1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
- A full breakfast buffet will be served
Networking and breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The
presentation will be from 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
- $13 members • $18 non-members • MasterCard and Visa now accepted
- Reservations Required • Deadline:
June 7, noon
Visit
www.afpnoch.org for more
information and to register.
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WRPGC June Luncheon Workshop
 Using
Professional Advisors
Presented by Mary Jo Lockshin,
Stark & Knoll, and Steven Cox, Roetzel & Andress
Learn about the role of
professional advisors in planned giving/
- June
14, 11:30 AM - 1:00
- Portage Country Club 240 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Visit
www.wrpgc.org for more
information and to register.
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 Register for Upcoming Classes ...
Simulcast training
... select the venue that will work best for you:
classroom or online!!
Classes are held simultaneously in our Training
Lab at 703 South Main Street #211, Akron
OH and online at
http://projectconnect.webex.com
Click here to register for Training Lab classes
Click here to
register for Online classes
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Microsoft
Word 3: Forms & Advanced Tools
06/27/07 ... 9:00 AM - Noon
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Learn how to design
forms which you can send to staff,
clients, volunteers, etc., to
complete and return to you for
tabulation. We will also cover
advanced finds/replaces, special
characters, and headers/footers.
Prerequisite: Skills covered in
Microsoft Word 1 & 2.
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Microsoft PowerPoint 1: Slideshow Basics
06/19/07 ...
9:00 AM - Noon
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Learn how to set your
options, use toolbars, use the
different view options, use
templates, set up a master slide,
individualize slides, insert
graphics, and more! After this
course, you will be able to create a
basic yet professional presentation
with graphics. Prerequisite: Skills
covered in Introduction to Computers
1 & 2.
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Microsoft
PowerPoint 2: Animation & Graphics
06/26/07 ...
9:00 AM - Noon
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QuickBooks 1: Setting Up Your System
06/21/07 ...
9:00 AM - Noon
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According to our surveys, QuickBooks
is used by more non-profits than any
other accounting package. This class
will cover setting up the QuickBooks
system … including preferences,
customers, accounts, etc. Even if
you currently use QuickBooks, this
class might be helpful in
understanding your system.
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QuickBooks 2: Statements & Reports
06/28/07 ...
9:00 AM - Noon
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This
class will focus on entering and
processing invoices, payments,
deposits, etc. This will also cover
printing simple financial reports
which you can share with your board
and funders.
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QuickBooks 3: Donors & Grants
07/12/07 ...
9:00 AM - Noon
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After you've got the
basics down, it's time to customize it
for your organization's needs. This
course is good for people who have been
using QB for some time, or those who
have completed courses 1 and 2 and are
ready for more. We will also look at
donor management and advanced grant
tracking.
Quickies The purpose
of these classesis to give you a brief tour so that you will
be able to find things you are used to using in Microsoft
Office 2003 and to help you understand some of the newer
commands/procedures. We assume that you have working
knowledge of Office 2000/2003. We will go very fast in the
class, but you will be able to take a picture-filled
information packet with you so you can use it as a
reference. Amy Rock will demonstrate the changes and answer
questions from participants. Cost is only $25.
Click here to register for Training Lab classes
Click here to
register for Online classes
Click here to register for Training Lab classes
Click here to
register for Online classes
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 How online
training works ...
Learn from your office -- no travel involved!!
In response to myriad requests for training throughout Ohio,
Project Connect is implementing ONLINE TRAINING!! Here's how it
works:
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Visit
http://projectconnect.webex.com
and click on the
[Registration] button for whatever class you want to register
for. Enter your information into the form and click on the
[Register] button again. Click [ok] and exit.
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You will get a confirming email with all the information: date,
time, session number, phone number, etc. Copy this to your
calendar for that date starting at 8:45 AM.
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On the day before the class, I will send you the handouts for
the class. Please print them and have them with you on the day
of training.
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You must have the software you are training in loaded on the
computer that you use to connect to the training session.
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On the day of training at 8:45, sit comfortably at your own desk
with the handouts and any necessary refreshments. Go to the
email link that you pasted in your calendar. Fill in the
information (the password is also in that information you
pasted) and then join the session.
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Once you join, you will be given a phone number to call. Call
that number and enter the codes from the screen.
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You will see my screen on your computer and be able hear me from
your phone!
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We'll keep the class to three hours with a break in the middle.
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Get ready to have fun!!
Other details:
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Online training is limited to 12 students per class. Classes
fill quickly, so be sure to register early.
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Cost is $60 per person. We will invoice you or you can call
330-315-1335 and pay by credit card.
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The registration deadline is 2 business days before the class.
Payment must be made by the date of the class; checks, cash, and
Mastercard/Visa are accepted. Cancellations must be received by
4:00 pm two days before the class in order to be eligible for a
refund.
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Those who register for a class but do not attend will be charged
for that class.
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If you attended a class previously in the past year, you can
repeat the class at no charge.
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Ryan's PC Tip:
Protect Your Equipment Against Unexpected Electrical Surges
 If
your computer is connected to a wall outlet, beware!! If is
connected to a power strip, take a look at it. If it doesn't say
"SURGE PROTECTOR," your equipment is vulnerable!!
It is always
recommended to avoid using computer equipment when the
weather is risky, especially during very active thunderstorms.
However, electrical surges occur at the least expected times, and
often we aren't aware of them because our computer's power supply is
able to compensate with the fluctuations. The damage may be
mild, but if it's experienced on an ongoing basis, your computer
can be permanently harmed.
Surge protectors
can help
avoid these situations at a cheap cost. Don't spend extra
money for a "super duper" protector ... all surge protectors have the same basic
circuitry for reducing noise. And just because it looks
like a power bar, don't assume it is a surge protector. If it is
not labeled "SURGE PROTECTOR," you might as well use your wall
outlet.
Your surge protector is essentially the bait
for evil electricity. Chose
your bait wisely!
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 Answers for
sale!!
You and your staff have more important things to do than fight
with your technology! Instead of spending hours of frustration
trying to do it yourself, let us help you!
Project Connect offers Live Help for staff of all Ohio
nonprofits! If you are having problems with a Microsoft Office
or Adobe product, simply go to
www.pclivehelp.org and complete
the form. Follow the directions, and then we'll be able to see
your computer from our office. We can then walk you through the
problem.
Cost is $15 per increment of 10 minutes.
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 Are you
getting the best deals for your technology dollar?
Don't buy anything technology-related until you've visited these
three websites first!! They offer significant discounts for
nonprofits with Microsoft, Dell, CDW, Adobe, and more!
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www.techsoup.org/stock/
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www.giftsinkind.org
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www.techfoundation.org
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 How can Project Connect help you?
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.
Enjoy!
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