Free Online Donation Service
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Free Technology Management Seminars
Gateway Donates Olympic Computers
Verizon Wants You to Apply for Free Training!
Register for Upcoming Classes
Spring 2002 Schedule
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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.
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Charities receive 100% of the donations. |
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Nonprofits pay no fees or costs. |
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Donors receive records of contributions for tax purposes. |
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.
Register for the OANO Conference:
Inspired Leadership for Challenging Times
May 9 - 10 • Columbus, OH
www.ohiononprofits.org
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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Verizon Funds Training
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 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 . 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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Introduction to Computers: The Basics
04/09/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
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Introduction to Computers 2: Increasing Your Efficiency
04/17/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
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Introduction to the Internet
04/10/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
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Microsoft Outlook
04/18/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
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Word 1: Document & Formatting Basics 04/23/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
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Word 2: Tables, Merges & Macros
04/30/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
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Microsoft Excel 1: Spreadsheet Basics
04/24/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
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Microsoft Excel 2: Formulas
05/01/2002 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
FREE Technology Management Seminars ...
But you still have to register!
Mission-Critical Processes: How Can Technology Help Improve Them? 03/27/2002 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
How is your organization handling mission-critical processes such as client tracking, outcome measurement, fund-raising and communicating with your constituencies? This seminar will help identify your strengths and weaknesses, available and needed resources, and plans for improving your processes through technology and connectivity.
Securing your Organization's Technology Assets
Presented by Dan Shepherd, Microsoft Corporation 04/24/2002 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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.
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The impact of not being secure |
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How systems are compromised |
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Hackers, viruses, and end users |
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The pieces of a secure computing environment |
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Getting secure and staying secure, your protection plan |
Spring 2002 Schedule Announced
To view the Spring 2002 scheduled, visit 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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