Nonprofit Resource Center Offering 2005 Nonprofit Forum

(Sarasota, FL) Attend the 2005 Nonprofit Forum and learn more about a topic, share ideas, tap into resources and gain valuable tips and tools from the experts. Expect to spend the larger part of your day immersed in a high-energy learning environment!

Each participant may choose to attend 3 of the 20+ different table topics. Each table discussion is one hour and facilitated by a local professional recognized as a subject matter expert in his/her topic area. Example table topics include: Creating Effective E-newsletters, How to Run an Effective Board Meeting, Winning in the Competition for Sponsorship Dollars and ABCS of Financial Statements. For a complete listing of table topics, visit our website at www.suncoastnonprofits.org. After the last session, enjoy a box lunch and keynote speaker, Lynn McDonald, CEO, Cesario, Inc. will present "Take This Job and Love It!'

Bring your business card to enter to win a $500 or $1,000 grant for your nonprofit! You must be present to win. You may also bring information regarding your agency for distribution at the Nonprofit Information table.

The 2005 Nonprofit Forum is $25 and is open to the public, nonprofit staff, volunteers and board members; however, advanced registration is required by January 7, 2005. To register for the course please logon to our website, www.suncoastnonprofits.org or email registration@suncoastnonprofits.org. The workshop will be located at Harry Sudakoff Conference Center at USF Sarasota/Manatee, 5700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL and will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2005 from 8:30 to 2:00p (registration/networking begins at 8:00a).