Fundraising & Development

Cindy Bergvall, CPA Bee, Bergvall & Co./Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management

The first step toward financial sustainability is an understanding of what your numbers are telling you.  Understanding financial statements, the annual budget and the organization’s 990 are just a few critical skills for both executives and board members to have as they plan for the future sustainability of the  organization.  During this session we will look at a number of tools and indicators to assess your financial health.
 

Seminar is FREE but registration is required.

Location: PA Center for Biotechnology, 3805 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown PA 18901

Corporate sponsor, MileStone Bank

Confirmations will be sent by email. No-shows will be billed.  No refunds for reservations canceled less than 48 hours before the program.

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Networking

Friday, June 8, 2012 - Pre-registration is now open.  Registration is available at the door.

James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
 
PLEASE NOTE: Each person must register separately. For registrations of more than 3 people please email chapter@afpgpc.org with a list of attendees and billing information and an invoice will be sent. Thank you.

 This day-long event is rich in quality programming addressing such topics as:

The Annual Conference is the only national gathering of dance professionals in the United States. We expect 500 executive directors, artistic directors, company managers, choreographers, artists, presenters, agents, service providers, and other individuals associated with the professional dance field (educators, marketing and development staff, etc) to join us for four days of networking, information sharing, professional development, discussion on important issues facing the dance field, and performances. 

• One-on-Ones
• Lunch with the Experts 
• Networking Receptions 

The day begins with Shades of Philanthropy, an educational seminar developed by Blacks in Philanthropy – South Florida Network, presented by Thamiah Tutt and Reshunda Mahone. An afternoon workshop, presented by Kevin Dow, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia, will offer a unique opportunity for interactive and thought provoking dialogue and learning.

During the Shades of Philanthropy session, Thamiah Tutt and Reshunda Mahone will lead a dynamic discussion about engaging various communities (i.e. Black, Latino, Asian, Caribbean, etc.) and the social and cultural dynamics within each of these communities that directly impact volunteer engagement and giving.

The afternoon workshop, presented by Kevin Dow, is limited to 25 participants on a first come first serve basis. Appropriate for Executive Directors and Board Members, as well as Development Officers, this session will build the awareness of participants on the power of diversity and how it can be an advantage to succeeding in your fundraising strategies.

Scholarships are available! Applications can be found on the AFPGPC website.
 

Opera Conference 2012, June 13 – 16, 2012

OPERA America, Opera Company of Philadelphia and Opera Volunteers International invite you to a series of important performing arts talks and events during the largest yearly gathering of opera professionals in North America. These special sessions, featuring some of the most influential arts leaders, address vital issues affecting the entire arts industry, such as engaging new audiences, creating meaningful community relationships, rethinking traditional leadership practices and fostering artistic creativity. The 5 sessions included are:

• Keynote remarks from ArtsJournal’s Douglas McLennan
• Remarks from Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY Award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon
• Conversation with the Kennedy Center’s Michael Kaiser
• Presentation by national expert on organizational innovation Richard Evans
• Welcome Reception on the stage of the legendary Academy of Music!

Opera Conference 2012 promises to be inspiring and thought-provoking. This offer is open to all Cultural Alliance Member Organizations. For more information about this package and to register visit www.operaamerica.org/specialoffer.

You are using Facebook, Twitter, and blogging, but do you really know why and to what end? Just “being there” isn’t a strategy. Nor is collecting a bunch of "likes."

• Clearly explaining why and how your nonprofit can use social media strategically -- and get beyond just counting "likes"
• Selecting from a menu of different kinds of social media updates to create the right mix of engaging content for your organization
• Targeting the kinds of social media supporters you are seeking, so you get the right people engaged