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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to Issue 60: October 28, 2010 the change the world." --Nelson Mandela COMING NEXT WEEK ON NOVEMBER 2: NEXT WEEK: ANOTHER FREE INDIVIDUAL MAJOR GIFTS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FUNDRAISING Sponsored by: Panera Bread Catering Underwritten by Milestone Bank INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY People learn about your organization through your NETWORKING GROUP annual giving and friends-raising program. But how do you move them up the giving pyramid to the place where they begin to make your TOPIC: Should a Nonprofit Create an IT Strategic organization one of their top three charities? This Plan? course, facilitated by Dan Jurman, MAR, provides organizational methods that lead to successful major gift When: Tuesday, November 2, 8:00 AM fundraising. Where: Millersville University, NEW Downtown Location, *Individual Major Gifts Fundraising is part of the 42 North Prince S, Lancaster Essentials of Fundraising Series, conducted in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central PA Chapter. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE contact this group's captain Laura Burford at [email protected] so we can best plan for SIGN UP TODAY!! food and materials. THANK YOU!

...AND IN THREE WEEKS... PEER GROUP FOR FUNDRAISERS STARTING IN THE HARRISBURG AREA Also underwritten by Milestone Bank Do you oversee a fundraising program for a small- medium-sized nonprofit? Do you question whether or not the the work that you do CAN actually be done in a NOVEMBER 18: REFLECTING YOUR 40,50 or even 60 hour work week? MISSION WITH NUMBERS Many of us wear many hats on a daily basis and could really use the support and advice of peers. A facilitated Do you have the right tools to collect, analyze and NRN Peer Growth Circle, conducted in a very confidential report data? Are you really making a difference in atmosphere may just be what you need. Call Anne at the lives of the people you serve? Though 717.871.2178 for more details or simply submit accountability required by grant makers, donors and the a completed application. general public is difficult, but you want to make sure you are true to your mission and are creating positive change. This class is taught by Victor S. DeSantis, Ph.D, 2010 DISTINGUISHED CIVIC this session is the fourth module of the Nonprofit LEADERSHIP AWARDS Management Certificate Program. The Civic and Community Engagement and Research Project (CCERP) is soliciting nominations for annual awards to be presented at its Civic Engagement SIGN UP TODAY!! Recognition Banquet on November 18, 2010. For more information... COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING NETWORKING GROUP OTHER NONPROFIT TRAINING

Topic: All Together Now: Getting Boards and November 3: PANO's Fall Mini-Conference Committees on Board and Committed November 3, Lancaster, 6:00 pm: Leadership When: Friday, November 19, 11:30 AM Lancaster's Board Leadership Academy Fundraising

Where: Susan P. Byrnes, Health Education Center, 515 November 4, 1:00 pm: PANO's Compensation Study South George Street, York, PA Report Workshop

Coordinated by: Anne Groff, NRN Networking Group November 10, 10:30 am: PANO's Webinar Raising Captain Money from Your Local Business Community © Nonprofit Resource Network, Millersville University, Nonprofit Resource Network 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 • 2986 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717.871.2178 Email: info@nonprofitresourcenetwor