August 16, 2008New York University (NYU)

A day of knowledge, resources, and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit.

NoNprofit Boot Camp

New York tri-State

3rd Annual

Welcome ........................................................................................................... 2

Event Schedule .................................................................................................. 5

Workshop Overview ......................................................................................... 6

Going Green ..................................................................................................... 8

Keynote Speakers .............................................................................................. 9

Community Partners ........................................................................................ 10

Educational Tracks

Fundraising ................................................................................................. 11

Nonprofit Basics ......................................................................................... 12

Big Ideas .................................................................................................... 13

Social Entrepreneurship .............................................................................. 14

Technology ................................................................................................ 15

Lobbying and Advocacy ............................................................................. 16

Governance ................................................................................................ 17

Presenters ........................................................................................................ 18

Sponsors .......................................................................................................... 25

On-on-One Coaching ..................................................................................... 26

Lunch Discussion ............................................................................................ 38

Exhibit Hall ..................................................................................................... 41

Media Sponsors ............................................................................................... 43

In-Kind Sponsors ............................................................................................. 44

Boot Camp Crew ............................................................................................. 47

Craigslist Foundation Board of Directors ......................................................... 48

Promotional Partners ....................................................................................... 49

Nonprofit Resource Directory .......................................................................... 51

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Hello Campers!

Welcome to Craigslist Foundation’s Third Annual New York Tri-State Area Nonprofit Boot Camp, a forum for collaboration, service and community. Our goal today is to educate, empower and connect the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs—and in case you couldn’t tell, that’s you!

We are honored to be joined by hundreds of delegates and supporters today. Collectively, those in attendance will touch more than 50,000 lives this year. You and your organizations will address climate change, fight homelessness and poverty, ensure quality education for all, care for youth and the elderly, promote human rights, entertain and inspire through the arts and spread your personal truth. It’s our pleasure and honor, and in fact our mission, to help you help.

A few words of advice. First, remember that this is Boot Camp. So if a classroom is a little crowded, if your Nonprofit Consulting slot is taken, if there aren’t enough handouts and so forth, please take it in stride. Focus on why you’re here, and realize that today can be an inflection point for you and for those you serve. More than 90 percent of previous attendees have said the ideas, inspiration and connections they forged at Boot Camp continued to serve them more than six months afterwards: this is not just another conference. Second, remember that we are all in this together. We are working to build a Movement: you’re part of it, as is your organization, as are your ideas. That means in addition to absorbing everything you can to advance your cause, be on the lookout for ways to support your brothers and sisters. Go out of your way to share resources and ideas, contacts and encouragement. We guarantee you’ll be amazed at the returns.

So go! Go and relish in this extravaganza, previously referred to by one attendee as “Woodstock for Nonprofits.” It’s a love fest made especially for you and the community you serve, a place where everyone believes in your work.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

In community,

Darian Rodriguez Heyman

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Craigslist Foundation www.craigslistfoundation.org

Founded in 2000 by Craig Newmark and others, Craigslist Foundation is a publicly supported, non-endowed 501(c)(3) operating foundation (not a grantmaking institution). Just as craigslist.org is about “people helping people” by facilitating online connections, Craigslist Foundation creates community in the nonprofit world by “helping people help,” regardless of cause or sector. We are uniquely positioned to support nonprofits by providing free and low-cost educational opportunities to emerging nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, thereby fulfilling our mission of “providing knowledge, resources, and visibility to the next generation of nonprofit leaders.”

Nonprofit Boot Camp This community effort, produced in partnership with over 100 organizations and sponsors, is designed to educate, inspire and connect the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs. Roughing It Craigslist Foundation works hard to keep Nonprofit Boot Camp affordable for emerging nonprofit leaders. This is Boot Camp, after all, so, while you can expect high-quality educational programming and networking opportunities, you may also have to “rough it.” You might find yourself in a crowded room sharing handouts. You might trek to far corners of the building for a workshop or collect your lunch from a cardboard box. You might even wait in line. So sit back, relax, take off your shoes, find some standing room and welcome the adventure. Information Overload Boot Camp is an action-packed day with many options for participation. Ideas, facts, opportunities and business cards will be coming from all directions. It just isn’t possible to take it all in. Take a deep breath! This program is a complete guide to the New York Tri-State Area nonprofit support resources, people, and organizations that can help you back in the real world. Workshops will also be available on the Craigslist Foundation website as free podcasts, along with support materials, attendee notes and an online community that can extend Boot Camp from one day to a year-round experience.

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scheduleSaturday August 16, 2008Craigslist Foundation New York Tri-State Nonprofit Boot Camp at NYU

8:00AM–9:00AMRegistration Open Exhibit Hall OpensOne-on-One Coaching Sign-up

Skirball LobbyRosenthal Hall, Kimmel Center, 10th FloorCommuter Lounge, Kimmel Center

9:00AM–9:50AM

Opening Ceremony and Morning Keynote: Skirball Center for Performing Arts Speaker: Paul C. Light, Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service, New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service

Skirball Center of Performing Arts

9:50AM–10:10AM Morning BreakExhibit Hall, Rosenthal Hall, Kimmel Center, 10th Floor

10:10AM–11:30AM Workshop I Kimmel Center

11:30AM–1:15PM LunchGreenwich Village locations, visithttp://www.american.com/ny/newyork- craigslistfoundation-restaurants)

12:15PM–1:00PM Lunch Discussion(s) Kimmel Center

1:15PM–2:00PM

Afternoon KeynoteSpeaker: Majora Carter, President, The Majora Carter Group LLC, andFounder of Sustainable South Bronx

Skirball Center for Performing Arts

2:00PM–2:20PM Afternoon Break Lobby, Skirball Center for Performing Arts

2:20PM–3:50PM Workshop II Kimmel Center

3:50PM–4:10PM Afternoon BreakExhibit Hall, Rosenthal Hall, Kimmel Center, 10th Floor

4:10PM–5:30PM Workshop III Kimmel Center

5:00PM Exhibit Hall Closes Exhibit Hall

5:30 PM One-on-One Coaching Closes

6:00 PM Happy Hour Apple Restaurant

One-on-One Coaching Shifts

10:30AM–12:30PM Shift 1

1:00PM–3:00PM Shift 2

3:10PM–5:10PM Shift 3

NOTE: Each session is 20 minutes long

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Fundraising

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An overview of fundraising strategies and

resources for all levels

People to People Fundraising

Ted Hart, Hart Philanthropic Services

Meet the Grantmakers: How to Approach a

Foundation Ivy Fairchild, Urban

Health Plan (Moderator) Fred Fields, The United Way, Aida Rodriguez,

Milano Michael Seltzer, New York Regional

Association of Grantmakers

Introduction to Fundraising Planning Luz Rodriguez, The Foundation Center

Nonprofit Basics

Room 802, Kimmel Center

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An intro to the nonprofit world for those new to the sector or looking to

start a nonprofit or social enterprise

So You Want to Start a Nonprofit? Fiscal

Sponsorship and 501(c)(3) Information

Leonard Glickman, The Foundation of Philanthropic Funds, J.J. Harwayne Leitner,

Holland & Knight LLP, Arnaldo Simo, Community

Resource Center

Critical Financial Knowledge for Nonprofits

Paul Bennett, Nonprofit Finance Funds

Turning Great Ideas into Reality: Strategic and Operational Planning

Barbara L. Krasne, KrasnePlow, Judy Plows,

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Workshop I 10:10AM–11:30AM

Workshop II 2:20PM–3:50PM

Workshop III 4:10PM–5:30PM

Big Ideas

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Current trends and progressive thought

brought to you by prominent

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Branding 2.0: Harnessing the Latest Communications

Trends to Change the World

Mirm Kriegel, BBMG

Advancing Your Nonprofit Career

Shelly Cryer, American Humanics’, Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers

Incubating Social Innovation: Making Change

from Within Jill R. Kickul, Stern School

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Board of Governnance

Social Entrepreneurship

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Discover new ways of thinking about advocacy

and lobbying for your nonprofit in 2008

Being A Player: Lobbying and Advocacy 101

Getting into the Game: Planning Your Advocacy StrategySusan Kilbourne, Center on Lobbying in the Public InterestTracy Velazquez, Vera Institute of Justice

Election Year Basics: Getting out the Vote (GOTV) the Nonprofit WayBridgette Rongitsch, Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network

Rooms 905 and 907 Kimmel Center

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Explore how technology can strengthen your organization or idea

Online Communications on a ShoestringLaura Quinn, IdealwareColin Delany, epolitics.com

Free and Low-Cost Tech ResourcesCristine Cronin, NYCharities.org Chris Cullen, NPower

Social NetworkingFarra Trompeter, Big Duck

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Designed for currently engaged board members

and those looking to recruit and empower an

outstanding board

Board Governance 101Michael Davidson, Governance Matter

Managing a BoardJohn Brothers, Cuidiu Consulting & Wagner School for Public Service, NYUDavid LaGreca, Volunteer Consulting Group

Recruitment Strategy and OnboardingRhoda Barr, VCG/board-netUSA Anne Green, Griffin Green ConsultingNatalia Jasienowicz, United Way of New York City’s Linkages Board Training and Placement Program

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Learn how to use entrepreneurial principles, earned income strategies, and businesses to create

social change

Nonprofit or For Profit: Which Way to Go?

Jeffrey A. Robinson, Rutgers Business School (Moderator)

Jessamyn Waldman, Hot Bread Kitchen

N. Taylor Thompson, PharmaSecure

Tales from the Trenches: Resource Review and Top Five Lessons LearnedLara Galinsky, Echoing Green (Moderator) Adam Bucko, The Reciprocity Foundation Nandini Narula, GreenMango Toni Blackman, Consultant

The Art and Science of Business Development for the Public GoodDavid Jordan, Seven Hills Foundation

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GReenInGNew York Tri-State Boot Camp: Going Green

In 2008, we’re not just talking about sustainability—we’re actively Going Green. At Craigslist Foundation’s Third Annual New York Tri-State Area Nonprofit Boot Camp, we’re taking steps to reduce our environmental impact and to foster awareness among nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs. On August 16, 2008 at New York University Nonprofit Boot Camp will undertake the following eco-friendly initiatives:Virtual Programs. All Boot Camp literature will be available electronically to eliminate unnecessary printing. Presentations, handouts and session notes will be offered online. This small step will save 1.35 tons of paper.Getting to Zero Waste. Craigslist Foundation is partnering with New York University to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible. Public Transportation. Attendees are encouraged to take public transportation. Reusable Bags. No more throw-away tote bags—Boot Camp participants will receive bags that they can reuse and recycle.Greener Signs. Signage for Boot Camp conferences and tracks will be printed on 100 percent recycled paper and will be reused or recycled after each event.Food Drive. Craigslist Foundation will sponsor a food drive to benefit New York’s rockCANroll and its efforts to stock the shelves of local food pantries, soup kitchens, safe homes and shelters. All leftover food from the event will also be donated.Podcasts. Nonprofit Book Camp Online will provide keynote presentations and conference tracks to ten times the number of participants who attend in person, thereby avoiding excess greenhouse gas emissions for travel and reaching nonprofit professionals and social entrepreneurs around the globe.

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Paul C. LightPaulette Goddard Professor of Public Service at New York University’s Wagner School of Public ServicePaul C. Light is Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service at New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service. Before joining NYU, he was vice president and director of governmental studies at the Brookings Institution and founding director of its Center for Public Service. He has published extensively on American government, the presidency, government reform, nonprofit performance and organizational excellence and is the author of 20 books. He has held teaching posts at the University of Virginia, University of Minnesota and Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He was also senior adviser to the U.S. Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and director of the public policy grant program at the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Dr. Majora CarterPresident, The Majora Carter Group LLC, and founder of Sustainable South BronxDr. Majora Carter simultaneously addresses public health, poverty alleviation and climate change as one of the nation’s pioneers in successful green-collar job training and placement systems. She founded Sustainable South Bronx in 2001 to achieve environmental justice through economically sustainable projects informed by community needs. Her work has been noted in numerous books; celebrated with awards from the National Audubon Society, the EPA, the NRDC and the AIA, among many others. She is a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, one of Essence Magazine’s 25 Most Influential African Americans in 2007, has been one of the NY Post’s Most Influential NYC Women for the past two years, a board member of the Wilderness Society and is currently recording a special National Public Radio series called The Promised Land for 2009 release. This year her mission extends to include other cities, foundations, universities, businesses and communities across around the world in unlocking their green-collar economic potential to benefit everyone.

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tRacKWorkshop IMeeting the Grantmakers: How to Approach a Foundation10:10 AM–11:30 AM• Ted Hart, CEO, Hart Philanthropic Services

What are the cutting-edge strategies on how to incorporate online social networking with fundraising? This session is filled with creative ideas, techniques and suggestions for leveraging social networking. You will receive free tools and resources that can enhance your online initiatives.

Workshop IIPeople-to-People Fundraising2:20 PM–3:50 PM• Moderator: Ivy Fairchild, chief development officer, Urban Health Plan• Fred Fields, senior director, The United Way• Aida Rodriguez, professor of professional practice, former associate dean for academic affairs and chair of the Nonprofit Management Program, Milano• Michael Seltzer, president, New York Regional Association of Grantmakers

In this workshop, Fred Fields, Aida Rodriguez, Michael Seltzer and Ivy Fairchild will give you an introduction to foundations. The panel will provide an overview of grants, in-kind, technical assistance, capacity building and leadership development programs, followed by a discussion on programmatic grants, unrestricted grants and general support grants.

Workshop IIIIntroduction to Fundraising Planning4:10 PM–5:30 PM• Luz Rodriguez, training coordinator, The Foundation Center

This session provides the strategy as well as the components of creating a fundraising plan. You’ll learn how to conduct an assets inventory, develop a case statement, identify fundraising partners and prepare a fundraising plan and calendar.

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Workshop ISo You Want to Start a Nonprofit? Fiscal Sponsorship and 501(c)(3) Information10:10 AM–11:30 AM• Leonard Glickman, chief executive officer, The Foundation of Philanthropic Funds• JJ Harwayne Leitner, associate, Holland & Knight LLP• Arnaldo Simo, consultant, Community Resource Exchange

What are the key issues to consider before deciding to take the plunge? What steps should you follow once you’re on that path? In this session, you’ll hear creative alternatives to starting your own nonprofit, and you will learn insights from years of working in and with the nonprofit sector.

Workshop IICritical Financial Knowledge for Nonprofits2:20 PM–3:50 PM• Paul Bennett, director of research and development, Nonprofit Finance Fund

Nonprofits are often told to be more like for-profit businesses. While there can be validity in that suggestion, nonprofits operate within a fundamentally different set of rules—a world where program outcomes are more important than the bottom line, and cash is often unavailable for the most important tasks. Given this topsy-turvy terrain, what are some of the most important things new and old nonprofits should keep in mind to plan their business and keep good financial records?

Workshop IIITurning Great Ideas into Reality: Strategic and Operational Planning4:10 PM–5:30 PM • Barbara Krasne, cofounder and managing director, KrasnePlows• Judy Plows, cofounder, KrasnePlows

With so many nonprofits and worthy causes clamoring for resources, it is more important than ever to have a solid business plan, as well as a good program. Find out the issues that you should consider, the key elements to include in your plan, and even how nonprofit business plans differ from for-profit plans.

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Workshop IBranding 2.0: Harnessing the Latest Communications Trends to Change the World10:10 AM–11:30 AM• Miriam Kriegel, account director and brand strategist, BBMG

Building a strong brand that encourages and motivates people to talk about it, share it with friends and take action because it is the only way to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. Learn how to leverage the latest trends in branding to elevate your organization, build relationships and win enduring loyalty. Discover the new branding paradigm that will help you move your mission.

Workshop IIAdvancing Your Nonprofit Career2:20 PM–3:50 PM• Shelly Cryer, founder, American Humanics’ Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers

This hands-on, interactive workshop will provide rigorous information on the nonprofit sector in 2009 and career paths in it. It will provide concrete strategies on leveraging opportunities, overcoming obstacles and landing the best jobs at the best nonprofit organizations.

Workshop IIIIncubating Social Innovation: Making Change from Within4:10 PM–5:30 PM• Dr. Jill R. Kickul, faculty, Stern School of Business, NYU

This engaging, interactive workshop will give participants the opportunity to identify and explore new ideas, as well as practical tools and approaches that can be used in championing ideas for the betterment of society.

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Workshop INonprofit or For-Profit: Which Way to Go?10:10 AM–11:30 AM• Moderator: Jeffrey Robinson, assistant professor, management and global business, Rutgers Business School• Jessamyn Waldman, founder, Hot Bread Kitchen• N. Taylor Thompson, cofounder, PharmaSecure

Which way should you go? Nonprofit? For-profit? Hybrid? Our Rutgers business professor will lead a discussion with two social entrepreneurs contemplating which models makes the most sense. Learn the ins and outs of the various models in this interactive discussion.

Workshop IITales from the Trenches: Resource Review and Top Five Lessons Learned2:20 PM–3:50 PM• Moderator: Lara Galinsky, vice president of strategy, Echoing Green• Adam Bucko, founder and managing director, The Reciprocity Foundation• Nandini Narula, cofounder, GreenMango• Toni Blackman, musical ambassador, performer, writer, artist developer, consultant

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a social entrepreneur? What makes them tick? What sparked them on their path? What does it to take for funders or award programs to support their efforts? In this session, successful social entrepreneurs tell it like it is, sharing stories about what it is like to be in the trenches, what they read and think about and their best advice for rising social entrepreneurs like you.

Workshop IIIThe Art and Science of Business Development for the Public Good4:10 PM–5:30 PM• David Jordan, entrepreneur-in-residence, Clark University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and president and CEO of Seven Hills Foundation

Look beyond well-established business objectives—the creation of wealth—and investigate how wealth creation can impact public good. An investigation of how global social entrepreneurial values blend with economic values supplements this workshop on earned income strategies for nonprofits.

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Workshop IOnline Communications on a Shoestring10:10 AM–11:30 AM• Laura Quinn, director, Idealware• Colin Delany, founder and chief editor, epolitics.com

How can a small organization speak to its audience without breaking its budget? We’ll discuss cost-effective techniques and software that will help you reach your constituents through websites, email and social media.

Workshop IIFree and Low-Cost Tech Resources2:20 PM–3:50 PM• Cristine Cronin, founder, NYCharities.org• Chris Cullen, senior consultant, NPower

Technology and support services don’t have to be expensive to be good. Find out what you need, where to find it and how to get it for little or no out-of-pocket costs.

Workshop IIISocial Networking4:10 PM–5:30 PM• Farra Trompeter, vice president, Client Relationships and Strategy, Big Duck

MySpace ... Facebook ... Digg ... Twitter ... With all the buzz about social networks and social media, it is hard to know where to start. In this session we’ll highlight the most popular social media tools, review demographics, explore some examples and share a process to help you build a social media strategy.

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Workshop IBeing a Player: Lobbying and Advocacy 10110:10 AM–11:30 AM • April Carson, attorney trainer, Alliance for Justice

This session will demystify the federal tax law governing 501(c)(3) lobbying activities. It covers how to measure your organization’s lobbying limits under the insubstantial part test and the 501(h) expenditure test, and gives clear definitions of direct and grass roots lobbying and how to apply these rules to ballot measure activities. We will also highlight lobbying exceptions under the tax law, as well as the differences between advocacy and lobbying.

Workshop IIGetting Into the Game: Planning Your Advocacy Strategy2:20 PM–3:50 PM• Susan Kilbourne, vice president, Center on Lobbying in the Public Interest• Tracy Velazquez, senior policy associate, Vera Institute of Justice

Changing the world often means changing laws and government spending priorities.And that means changing the hearts and minds of politicians. Many nonprofits thinkyou need a million-dollar lobbying budget to be a player, but you really just needa plan that fits your resources and your needs. We'll show you how identify your existing advocacy assets, target the right policy makers and develop a strategy.

Workshop IIIElection Year Basics: Getting out the Vote (GOTV) the Nonprofit Way4:10 PM–5:30 PM• Bridgette Rongitsch, national director, Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network

Nonprofits are like the sleeping giants of democracy. In this interactive session you will learn how nonprofits can be catalysts for dramatic increases in voter participation. We will cover creative strategies and tactics (think candidate karaoke) for effective voter engagement, along with message development and how to keep it all legal as a (c)(3). And finally, why it all matters—how your vote can sway the votes of elected officials.

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Workshop IBoard Governance 10110:10 AM–11:30 AM• Michael Davidson, consultant, Governance Matters

Why does a not-for-profit organization need a board of directors?This interactive workshop will review the seven fiduciary and leadership roles of the board, the importance of a well-functioning board of directors to the health and success of the organization and the expectations for board membership.

Workshop IIManaging a Board2:20 PM–3:50 PM• John Brothers, principal, Cuidiu Consulting; senior fellow, Support Center for Nonprofit Management; and professor of nonprofit management, NYU’s Wagner School for Public Service• David LaGreca, transitional executive director, Volunteer Consulting Group

This session is designed to improve and enhance the relationship between organizational leaders and their board of directors. The emphasis is on strategies and tools for improving board functioning and relations between board and staff.

Workshop IIIRecruitment Strategy and Onboarding4:10 PM–5:30 PM• Rhoda Barr, director of client services, VCG/boardnetUSA • Anne Green, founding partner, Griffin Green Consulting• Natalia Jasienowicz, United Way of New York City’s Linkages Board Training and Placement Program

Looking for the ideal board? Start planning now! This workshop will discuss the importance of coordinating board recruitment with an organization’s strategic plan, having clear member expectations, identifying and locating potential members, conducting effective board orientations and applying specific techniques for keeping board members involved, committed and productive.

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bRhoda Barr, Volunteer Consulting Group [www.vcg.org]Rhoda Barr, director of client services of the Volunteer Consulting Group, works directly with board and staff leadership of nonprofit organizations, consulting with them on the strengthening of their governing abilities and managing organizational evolution. Rhoda is also the founder of the Corporate Community Jobs Project. As former chair of the Hastings-on-Hudson Planning Board and past President of the League of Women Voters, Barr is cited in Who’s Who of American Women. [Board Governance]

Paul Bennett, Nonprofit Finance Fund [www.nonprofitfinancefund.org]Paul Bennett is the director of research and development at Nonprofit Finance Fund. Currently he manages the delivery of Nonprofit Business Analysis to clients in New York and New Jersey. Bennett is responsible for many of NFF’s quantitative analytical tools and has done extensive work with audit and IRS Form 990 data. Prior to joining NFF, Bennett worked for six years in investment banking and financial management. His articles have appeared in BusinessWeek and Money. [Nonprofit Basics]

Toni Blackman, Lyrical Embassy [www.toniblackman.com]Toni Blackman was the first Hip Hop artist selected to work as a cultural ambassador traveling with the US Department of State. A recipient of fellowships with Echoing Green Foundation and Open Society Institute (Soros Foundation), Blackman now serves as director of the Lyrical Embassy and facilitates workshops and consults with corporations, trade organizations, schools, universities and arts institutions, using Hip Hop not only as a tool for social change but personal transformation as well. [Social Entrepreneurship]

Adam Bucko, Reciprocity Foundation [www.reciprocityfoundation.org]Adam Bucko grew up under Communist rule in Eastern Europe. Having experienced life under authoritarian government and witnessed the damage it can cause to personal development, he has focused his career on helping individuals achieve their full potential. In 2004 he cofounded the Reciprocity Foundation, a nonprofit organization that enables homeless youth to go to college, secure sustainable employment in creativity-related sectors (fashion, music, film, marketing, PR, advertising and design) and permanently move out of the shelter system. [Social Entrepreneurship]

cApril Carson, Alliance for Justice [www.afj.org]April Carson serves as attorney trainer at Alliance for Justice. She has taught undergraduate legal studies in both Italy and Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan, she organized several humanitarian aid projects that provided medical and school supplies to local Afghan children and relief items to many women and children’s hospitals throughout the country. During law school, April worked with various public interest organizations, including the National Lawyers Guild, the ACLU of North Carolina and the Innocence Project. [Lobbying and Advocacy]

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Shelly Cryer, American Humanics’ Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers [www.humanics.org]Shelly Cryer, author of The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference (Fieldstone, 2008, http://nonprofitcareerguide.org), is the founder of American Humanics’ Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers. Cryer also works as a consultant to nonprofits, designing strategic media, public education and development campaigns. Her focus has been human rights and public health. Shelly has served as an adjunct professor at Columbia University and The City University, teaching graduate courses on the media, policy and nonprofits. [Big Ideas]

Cristine Cronin, NYCharities.org [www.nycharities.org]Cristine Cronin has worked with Internet technology since 1999, when she led the launch of one of the earliest e-giving sites, CharityWave.com. In 2003 she founded NYCharities.org, which provides free technology tools to NY state’s charities. She has assisted nonprofits for over 20 years, advising numerous charities on board development, fundraising and e-giving. [Technology]

Chris Cullen, NPower [www.npower.org]Chris Cullen brings considerable experience in developing business processes for organizations navigating dynamic environments. Chris provided guidance for constituent relationship management systems in a New York state legislative conference and victorious New York State political campaigns. He holds a BA from the University of Minnesota and an MA in Political Science from NYU, where he won the Joseph Napolitan Prize for Excellence and Distinction. [Technology]

dColin Delany, epolitics.com [www.epolitics.com]Colin Delany is founder and chief editor of epolitics.com, a site that focuses on the tools and tactics of Internet politics and online political advocacy. Delany cut his political teeth in the early 1990s in the Texas capitol and began working in the online political world in 1995. Delany has worked as a consultant to help dozens of advocacy campaigns promote themselves in the digital world and between 2003 and 2007 was the Online Communications Manager at the National Environmental Trust.

fIvy Fairchild, Urban Health Plan [www.urbanhealthplan.org]Ivy Fairchild is the chief development officer of Urban Health Plan, a network of federally qualified community health centers that provide primary and specialty healthcare to underserved communities. She has been a presenter at fundraising workshops at the Foundation Center and the international conference for the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Prior to joining UHP, she served as the

Associate Vice President for government and community affairs at the Columbia University Medical Center. [Fundraising]

Fred Fields, The United Way [www.unitedwaynyc.org]Fred Fields directs an area at the United Way of NYC that invests in the development of the sector’s people (as board members, staff members and executives) and in the tools they use (through technical assistance and training). Fields previously served as the founding Managing Director of Taproot Foundation, New York, and as an executive at Organic Inc. [Fundraising]

gLara Galinksy, Echoing Green [www.echoinggreen.org]Lara Galinsky is vice president of strategy at Echoing Green. Lara’s portfolio consists of marketing and communications, evaluation, thought leadership, alliances, strategic planning and internal capacity building. Most recently Galinsky worked as the director of national programs at Do Something, Inc., working with over 20,000 educators to inspire four million young people to get involved in their communities and develop vital leadership skills. [Social Entrepreneurship]

Leonard Glickman, Foundation of Philanthropic Funds [www.fjc.org]Leonard Glickman is chief executive officer of The Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. Prior to his work with FJC, Glickman had 20 years of experience holding key positions in Congress, the executive branch and as the head of an international nonprofit organization. Glickman is the author of numerous articles, has given live testimony to Congress, appeared on national television programs and is the recipient of numerous government and human rights awards and citations. [Nonprofit Basics]

hTed Hart, Hart Philanthropic Services [http://www.ephilanthropy.org]Ted Hart serves as CEO of Hart Philanthropic Services, an international consultancy to nonprofits and NGOs, providing serious solutions to nonprofit challenges both online and offline. He is also founder of the international ePhilanthropy Foundation, the global leader in providing training to charities for the ethical and efficient use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes through education and advocacy. Additionally, Hart has served as CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System Foundation and before that as Chief Development Officer for Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. [Fundraising]

jDavid Jordan, Seven Hills Foundation [www.sevenhills.org]David Jordan is an entrepreneur-in-residence at Clark University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship program and the president and CEO of Seven Hills Foundation, an organization that offers support and services to 26,000 individuals with disabilities and life challenges throughout Massachusetts. He holds

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a Masters of Public Administration and a Doctorate in Health Administration and was honored by the Worcester Business Journal in 2002 as its first-ever Business Leader of the Year in the nonprofit category. [Social Entrepreneurship]

kDr. Jill R. Kickul, Stern School of Business [www.stern.nyu.edu] Jill R. Kickul recently joined the faculty at the NYU Stern School of Business and will assume leadership responsibilities in social entrepreneurship in the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Prior to her current position, Kickul taught at numerous institutions around the world and has over 50 publications in entrepreneurship and management journals. She is also the author of Entrepreneurship Strategy: Changing Patterns in New Venture Creation, Growth, and Reinvention (Sage Publications, 2006). [Social Entrepreneurship]

Susan Kilbourne, Center on Lobbying in the Public Interest [www.clpi.org]Susan Kilbourne is vice president for the Center on Lobbying in the Public Interest in Washington, D.C. Kilbourne served as Public Policy Director for the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and as Vice President of Advocacy and Outreach at Voices for America’s Children. She has a BS from UMass, an MA in Political Management from George Washington University and a JD from Georgetown University. [Lobbying and Advocacy]

Barbara L. Krasne, KrasnePlows [www.krasneplows.com]Barbara Krasne is managing director of KrasnePlows, a management consulting firm that specializes in mergers and partnerships, planning and restructuring and leadership transitions. She serves as an officer or executive member on a number of corporate and nonprofit boards, including Christopher Norman Chocolates, Governance Matters and Inwood House. She earned a BA in Art History and Psychology and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Kansas. [Nonprofit Basics]

Mirm Kriegel, BBMG [www.bbmg.com]Mirm Kriegel is an account director and brand strategist at BBMG, a branding and integrated marketing firm that works with socially responsible businesses and nonprofits. With more than a decade of experience managing marketing and development programs in the nonprofit sector, Kriegel’s recent and current clients include Ocean Conservancy, Interfaith Alliance and EngenderHealth. “I love the intersection of theory and practice,” she says, “and that’s what branding’s all about: crystallizing big ideas and making them come alive.” [Big Ideas]

lJJ Harwayne Leitner, Holland & Knight LLP [www.hklaw.com]J.J. Harwayne Leitner practices at Holland & Knight LLP in the area of nonprofit organizations. She is experienced in a wide range of exempt organization tax and corporate matters, including obtaining and

maintaining tax exemptions and advising on issues such as private benefit, reasonable compensation and unrelated business income taxation. She also has extensive experience with nationwide state charitable solicitation regulation and compliance issues. [Nonprofit Basics]

nNandini Narula, GreenMango [www.greenmangoindia.com]Nandini Narula cofounded GreenMango, a social enterprise that develops online business platforms for low-income entrepreneurs in India. Before launching GreenMango, Nandini spent several years leading technology and knowledge sharing initiatives for microfinance institutions globally at Women’s World Banking, an international microfinance network. Nandini has an MS in economic development from the London School of Economics and a BS in computer science from the University of Michigan. [Social Entrepreneurship]

pJudy Plows, KrasnePlows [www.krasneplows.com]As a cofounder of KrasnePlows, Judy Plows brings a combination of nonprofit experience and strong business expertise. Plows served as executive director of a start-up foundation dedicated to planning and establishing an Asian university for women. Plows holds an MBA in Finance from Wharton Graduate School of Finance and a MA in Teaching from Yale University. She is a member of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and BoardSource. [Nonprofit Basics]

qLaura Quinn, Idealware [www.idealware.org]As Idealware’s Director, Laura Quinn directs Idealware’s research, writing and seminars in providing impartial information and reports to help nonprofits choose software. Prior to Idealware, Quinn founded Alder Consulting, where she helped nonprofits create Internet strategies, select appropriate software and then build sophisticated websites on a limited budget. She has also selected software, designed interfaces and conducted user research for Accenture and iXL. Quinn is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics. [Technology]

rJeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D., Rutgers Business SchoolProfessor Robinson coleads the Rutgers Business School’s efforts in the areas of urban entrepreneurship and economic development. Prior to joining Rutgers, he was an Assistant Professor of Management

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Aida Rodriguez, The New School [www.milano.newschool.edu]Aida Rodriguez is a professor of professional practice, former associate dean for academic affairs and chair of the Nonprofit Management Program at Milano, The New School for Management and Urban Policy. A senior advisor to philanthropic initiatives such as One Economy and Alliance for Nonprofit Management, she has been involved in philanthropic initiatives in the U.S and Latin America. She conducts graduate courses in philanthropy in the 21st century. [Fundraising]

Luz Rodriguez, The Foundation Center [http://foundationcenter.org]Luz Rodriguez has been a training coordinator at the Foundation Center, New York, the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy, since June 2003. She is responsible for designing and implementing training programs, with a special additional focus on creating Spanish-language training and delivering services for the underresourced. Rodriguez brings many years of fundraising and management experience in the nonprofit sector. She has served as an executive director of several community-based organizations in a variety of fields. [Fundraising]

Bridgette Rongitsch, Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network [www.nonprofitvote.org]Bridgette Rongitsch is the national director of the Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network (NVEN). NVEN seeks to build the capacity of America’s 501(c)(3) nonprofits to engage their communities in elections and increase participation among traditionally underrepresented communities. Rongitsch has been working in community organizing and public policy within the nonprofit sector for over 10 years. [Lobbying and Advocacy]

sMichael Seltzer, New York Regional Association of Grantmakers [www.nyrag.org]Michael Seltzer is a leading authority on charitable giving worldwide. Most recently he served as president of the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers. Seltzer is the author of Securing Your Organization’s Future: A Complete Guide to Fundraising Strategies, published by the Foundation Center (2002). He is a founding trustee of EMpower, the Emerging Markets Foundation, which provides young people in emerging market countries with the resources, skills, mentorship and opportunities to improve their lives. [Fundraising]

Arnaldo Simo, Community Resource Exchange [www.crenyc.org]Arnaldo Simo joined the nonprofit social change consulting firm Community Resource Exchange (CRE) in February 2004. At CRE, Simo specializes in working with minority, immigrant, youth and

underrepresented populations in New York City. He advises groups on a variety of fundraising, board development, program planning and financial management issues. For the past 11 years, he has worked with nonprofit organizations as a volunteer, staff member and board member. [Nonprofit Basics]

tFarra Trompeter, Big Duck [www.bigducknyc.com]Farra Trompeter is vice president of client relationships and strategy at Big Duck. Through the company, Farra helps nonprofits use the Internet and new media to increase an organization’s visibility and connect with donors, program participants and activists. She has worked closely with the American Lung Association, US Fund for UNICEF, Women’s Sports Foundation, United Way of NYC and other nonprofits. Trompeter holds an MS degree in Nonprofit Management from The New School and currently serves on the board of the NYC Anti-Violence Project. [Technology]

N. Taylor Thompson, PharmaSecure [www.pharmasecure.us]N. Taylor Thompson cofounded PharmaSecure during his senior year at Dartmouth to curb pharmaceutical counterfeiting in the developing world. He has spent two years working on public health, entrepreneurship and research projects in Africa and Asia. A 2008 Echoing Green Fellow and USA Today Academic All American, his thesis centers on healthcare and counterfeiting in East Africa. [Social Entrepreneurship]

vTracy Velazquez, Vera Institute of Justice [www.vera.org]Tracy Velázquez is a senior policy associate at the Vera Institute of Justice in New York City. She has been a lobbyist and political strategist on public health, justice and environmental issues with and for nonprofit organizations. Velázquez has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MPA from Montana State University. She is also a fellow with the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest. [Lobbying and Advocacy]

wJessamyn Waldman, Hot Bread Kitchen [www.hotbreadkitchen.org]Jessamyn Waldman founded Hot Bread Kitchen, an artisanal bakery and workforce development program for immigrant women, in 2006. Hot Bread Kitchen aims to promote and preserve traditional baking techniques while initiating job skills and language training. Waldman and Hot Bread Kitchen were awarded the 2007 Eileen Fisher Business Grant for Women and an Echoing Green Fellowship for 2008. In addition to policy experience, she is a baker at Restaurant Daniel, Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant in New York City. [Social Entrepreneurship]

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The Nonprofit Central Team: Sue Caruso Green, Michael Polson, Amy Eisenstein, Jesse Green and Jon Green

Marketing and Branding10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Alan SiegeSmall Business Management Consultant [www.sbmc.biz]Alan Siege, owner and founder of the company, has been assisting small businesses and nonprofit organizations for over twenty years. Along with his consulting practice—through which he has helped over 100 companies increase their earned and contributed revenue—he is an adjunct professor in business at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and at New York University.

Alan can be reached at Alan.siege@sbmc.biz. Alan is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view his consultant profile at www.npocentral.net/AlanSiege.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Howard LevyRed Rooster Group [www.redroostergroup.com]Howard is an award-winning designer and brand strategist who has been helping nonprofits improve their branding, marketing, and design for the past sixteen years. Working on national, regional, and local levels, he has helped organizations define their marketing strategy, create compelling websites, and appeal to donors. He is the Marketing Chair for Governance Matters and is on the New York Task Force for the Nonprofit Congress.

Howard can be reached at howard@redroostergroup.com. Howard is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view his consultant profile at www.npocentral.net/HowardLevy.

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Ann Mendelsohn ByneThe Byne Group [www.thebynegroup.com]Ann Byne is the creative director and principal of The Byne Group, an integrated strategic design and advertising firm located in Rockland County, NY. She started her firm in 1990 as a freelance graphic designer, incorporated in 1998, and now employs six people, including three graphic/web designers.

Ann can be reached at ann@thebynegroup.com.

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Geoff LedetLetter 7 Brand Communications [www.ltr7.com]

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Geoff Ledet, president and creative director of Letter 7 Brand Communications Design, has provided high-end brand development and graphic design services to the nonprofit community for more than 10 years. His work has earned industry awards, and he is proud to have helped national nonprofits such as the Anti-Defamation League meet and exceed their goals.

Geoff can be reached at geoff@ltr7.com. He is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view his consultant profile at www.npocentral.net/Letter7BrandCommunicationsDesign.

Operations and Facilities 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Megan EganEgan Consulting [www.eganconsulting.com]Margaret M. Egan is principal of Egan Consulting, a management and strategy consulting firm that serves the nonprofit sector. Megan has been committed to the field for over 20 years and is respected in the areas of program review and development, knowledge management, information technology, operations, grants administration and nonprofit business development. Megan can be reached at megan@eganconsulting.com.

Nonprofit Start-Ups10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Eric RogersRogers & Co. [www.exempt5.com]Eric Rogers is a recognized expert in forming and setting up nonprofit organizations. Over the last 10 years he has formed and set up over 1,000 nonprofit organizations. Eric is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs’ nonprofit committee.

Eric can be reached at erogers@exempt5.com. He is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Lina SrivastavaLina Srivastava Consulting, LLC [www.linasrivastava.com]Lina Srivastava is a management consultant specializing in strategy, operations, and communications for social change initiatives. An attorney by training, Lina delivers strategic direction through direct engagement and customized planning in mission fulfillment, capacity building, financial analysis, start-up and change or crisis management. She is especially experienced using media, film and technology for strategic outreach.

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Jessica can be reached at jwd@jwdnyc.com.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Lynne Scott JacksonMillynneum Inc. and Black Public Relations Society, NY [www.bprsny.org]Lynne Scott Jackson provides marketing, media, and public affairs counsel to corporations, enterprises, institutions, and individuals. Services include publicity, promotion, and strategic development of organizational infrastructure, as well as program development. In her role as board member and vice president of programs and membership for the Black Public Relations Society, New York (BPRSNY), she offers PR counsel to organizations such as the Harlem Arts Alliance and Greater Chinatown Community Association, to name a few. This fall, BPRSNY offers Digital Discipline: Writing and Media Relations 411, a three-part workshop in which nonprofits can hone their promotional skills.

Lynne can be reached at millynneum@aol.com.

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Joyce LuhrsLuhrs & AssociatesCalled “Robin Hood to the Region’s Poor” by the Bergen Record of New Jersey, Joyce Luhrs has 20 years experience providing marketing and management services for organizations. She has created marketing and public relations campaigns for diverse cultural groups and media, written winning grant proposals, developed and managed philanthropic programs, placed stories, created nonprofits, recruited volunteers and managed volunteer programs, served on nonprofit boards of directors and authored articles in a range of print and electronic publications.

Joyce can be reached at luhrsandassoc@verizon.net. Joyce is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view her profile at www.npocentral.net/JoyceLuhrs.

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Anne can be reached at asherman@tccgrp.com.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Leslie Payne (Grant Fundraising)Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors [www.arabellaadvisors.com]Leslie has worked in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector for her entire career. With development experience ranging from affordable housing to criminal justice, she has worked developing institutional and individual fundraising plans. She has a BA from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Georgetown University and currently works as a philanthropic advisor.

Leslie can be reached at leslie@arabellaadvisors.com.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Nadia Prescott (Grant Fundraising)Emerging Executive [www.emergingexecutive.com]Since 2000, Nadia has combined her 25 years of business expertise with her passion for the nonprofit field to help nonprofit organizations create sustainable business practices and build capacity through strategic planning, integrated fundraising and marketing strategies and grantwriting, as well as helping individuals become more effective leaders through executive coaching.

Nadia can be reached at nadia@emergingexecutive.com.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Ron Bruno (Grant Fundraising)Morningside Retirement & Health Services [www.mrhsny.org]Ron has been executive director at MRHS for 11 years. Prior to that, he was director of social work at a nursing facility. He has been in nonprofit management for 14 years and also served as chair of the West Side Inter-Agency Council (WSIACA), where he is presently treasurer.

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Farra can be reached at farra@bigducknyc.com. 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Jane Hexter (Grant Fundraising)Grants Champion, A Division of Grantomatics [www.grantomatics.com]Jane Hexter of Grants Champion is dedicated to helping visionary people help their organizations to grow, thrive and change their communities without getting overwhelmed. Our unique Heart-Centered Grant Writing approach helps people to develop a strong alignment between their hearts, organizations and community. When that happens, synchronicity flows and we all thrive.

Jane can be reached at jane@grantomatics.com. Jane is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view her profile at www.npocentral.net/JaneHexter.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Gajtana Simonovski (Grant Fundraising)Community Service Society [www.cssny.org]Gajtana Simonovski has more than 14 years of experience in volunteer management, fundraising and special events planning. Gajtana is currently a project director at the Community Service Society, where she has worked for the past ten years. In that capacity she coordinates the placement and administration of more than 7,500 older adult volunteers at 500 nonprofit agencies throughout New York City through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. Gajtana is also responsible for RSVP’s volunteer recruitment, recognition, public relations, marketing, program outreach and for its new Boomer+ Program.

Gajtana can be reached at gsimonvski@cssny.org.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Rob Krulak (Institutional and Individual Fundraising)The Brooklyn Museum [www.brooklynmuseum.org]Rob Krulak is senior development officer for campaign and institutional gifts at the Brooklyn Museum. His responsibilities encompass the museum’s fundraising from foundations and government cultural agencies in all areas of the operation, as well as campaign support from individual donors. Rob is also president of the board of Groundswell Community Mural Project.

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3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Nikki Hinds (Event, Grant, and Individual Fundraising)Hinds ConsultingNikki Hinds, principal consultant of Hinds Consulting, has a background in program development and evaluation, nonprofit management and social advocacy. In addition to her work developing child, youth and family programs and policy, Nikki has experience in the evaluation of education, community-based and human rights initiatives. Nikki received her master’s degree in urban policy and management, with a concentration in community development, from the Milano Graduate School at The New School. There she was awarded the HUD Community Development Fellowship. Nikki holds advanced certifications in grant writing from the Grantmanship Center and in nonprofit management from New York University.

Nikki can be reached at Nikki@hindsconsulting.net. Nikki is a showcase member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ; her consultant profile can be viewed at www.npocentral.net/NikkiHinds.3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Danya Pastuszek (Grant Fundraising)International Rescue Committee [www.theIRC.org]Danya oversees the International Rescue Committee’s national training initiatives, including Project SOAR, a technical assistance project for organizations founded by and for refugees and immigrants. Previously she managed resource development and volunteerism for the IRC’s New York resettlement office and served as an officer of corporate and foundation relations in the IRC’s development department. She is an MBA candidate at NYU, specializing in social entrepreneurship and serving as teaching fellow for courses in written and oral communications.

Danya can be reached at Danya.Pastuszek@theIRC.org.

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Amy Eisenstein (Individual Fundraising)Tri Point Resources, LLC [www.tripointconsulting.com]Amy Eisenstein, MPA, CFRE, owner of Tri Point Resources, has over 10 years of fundraising experience in nonprofit organizations. She is skilled in event planning, grant writing, campaigns, individual solicitations and strategic planning. Amy has served on several boards, including the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in NJ.

Amy can be reached at amy@tripointconsulting.com.

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Mike Millis (Event Fundraising)Black Public Relations Society, NY [www.bprsny.org]Mike Millis is vice president, special events and diversity, for Black Public Relations Society, New York (BPRS-NY). He has created a diversity outreach initiative between BPRS-NY and the Greater Chinatown Community Association (GCCA) and is now public relations consultant for GCCA. In the for-profit world, Mike runs MX2 Design Force (formally MX2 Media), which designs and produces special events.

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3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Charles Lenchner (Individual and Website Fundraising)Democracy in Action [www.democracyinaction.org]Charles Lenchner has spent 20 years working for activist and nonprofit organizations creating change. This includes peace, social justice, antiracist organizing, the arts, religious congregations and political candidates. His specialty is online organizing and the use of databases for fundraising, communications and advocacy. Democracyinaction.org is a nonprofit capacity-building organization that provides fundraising, communications and advocacy tools that are easy to use at a low cost.

You can reach Charles at clenchner@democracyinaction.orgCharles is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view his consultant profile at www.npocentral.net/CharlesLenchner.

Human Resources and Staff Performance

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Shawn SlevinP3HRConsulting [www.p3hrconsulting.com]Shawn Slevin is a management consultant who delivers results-based human resources and business continuity programs that support an organization’s mission and strategic business plan. She offers insightful counsel to leaders seeking to take advantage of opportunities provided by the dynamics of a changing business environment. With more than 20 years of experience, Shawn brings a depth of knowledge of how human resources links to business outcomes and challenges faced by today’s C-level executives.

Shawn can be reached at shawn.slevin@p3hrconsulting.com.

Social Entrepreneurship and Earned Income

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Bridget YoungCIFG [www.cifg.com]A recipient of the MPA in finance from NYU Wagner School of Public Service with current success in municipal financial analysis at CIFG, Bridget brings experience in improving operations, technology and the people and processes associated with them. As director of administration at HealthPass, a nonprofit that helps small businesses gain access to health insurance, she guided the delivery of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, human resources and information technology while personally managing outsourced services in billing, customer service and IT consulting. Additionally, Bridget brings early experience in media and advertising and business plan development.

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Strategic Planning

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Stephen WalkerRuga|Walker Group [www.rugawalkergroup.com]Steve is a principal at Ruga|Walker Group, a consulting firm helping nonprofits achieve their goals. A former U.S. diplomat, he founded and led the first successful national antigenocide campaign. As board member and director of several nonprofits, Steve has extensive experience in strategic planning, advocacy, communications/PR and management mentoring.

Steve can be reached at stephen@rugawalkergroup.com.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Gail CohenThe Public Good [www.thepublicgood-nyc.com]In her 25 years with nonprofits, Gail has served as creator, board member, executive director and recently as consultant specializing in organizational development and strategic planning. By combining her knowledge with practical experience and using creative solutions, she focuses on helping organizations change, grow, and succeed. BA Carnegie Mellon, MFA Yale.

Gail can be reached at pdavies@thepublicgood-nyc.com.

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Linda MatherForums Institute As founding president of Forums Institute, Linda Mather has practical knowledge as a nonprofit leader. She has also worked as a trainer for nonprofits. Linda is certified by the International Association of Facilitators and the Drucker Foundation. Having served on a variety of boards, she is currently a board member of the NJ Center for Nonprofits.

Linda can be reached at lmather@foruminstitue.org. Linda is a member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view her profile at www.npocentral.net/LindaMaher.

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3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Darrell EdmondsAtlanticare Behavioral Health [www.atlanticare.org]Darrell Edmonds is an emerging young leader in nonprofit management. He has worked as a program manager for the 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school program and developed a model program recognized throughout the state of New Jersey. Currently he is the director of the Oakcrest Teen Center, which provides mental health counseling and social services on a high school campus. This program is part of a network of School Based Youth Services Programs in the state of New Jersey funded by the Department of Children and Families. In 2006, Darrell received a masters of science degree in nonprofit management from the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Eastern University. During his time at Eastern, he was also awarded the Distinguished Strategic Management Award for strategic plan development.

Darrell can be reached at darrell.edmonds@atlanticare.org.

Building the Board and Governance

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.John BrothersCuidiu Consulting [www.cuidiuconsulting.com]John Brothers has nearly 20 years experience in the public sector, ranging from homelessness and poverty to child welfare and youth development. He is a highly sought-after nonprofit consultant who has raised millions of dollars in grants and private donations for nonprofit organizations throughout his career. John gravitated toward nonprofit work as a result of his experiences growing up in poverty and homelessness as a child in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

John can be reached at john@cuidiuconsulting.com. He is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Lloyd OxfordOxford & AssociatesLloyd J. Oxford is a nationally certified fundraising professional. With over 20 years of experience managing city, county and statewide nonprofit institutions, he has been effectively serving the nonprofit community of Metropolitan New Jersey for the past eight years. He is adept in assessing development needs and has conducted comprehensive organizational assessment evaluations that have resulted in the development of strategic/fundraising plans and their effective implementation for his clients. Lloyd is committed to building community assets by enhancing his clients’ overall capacity to become self-sufficient.

Lloyd can be reached at lloyd@oxfordandassociates.com. Lloyd is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view his consultant profile at www.npocentral.net/LloydOxford, CFRE.

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3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Carolyn J. CurranIndependent Consultant [www.carolynjcurran.com]Carolyn J. Curran is a certified leadership coach, author and university adjunct with a client-centered approach to consulting. Since 1972, she has led staff and board leaders of 2,000 nonprofits to build positive change, transformational leadership solutions and a sense of community.

Carolyn can be reached at carolyncurran@mindspring.com.

Volunteer Recruitment

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Jane DanielsZebra Advisors, LLC [www.zebraadvisors.com]With more than 30 years of experience, Jane Daniels understands local, regional and national not-for-profits. Her areas of expertise include organizational growth, volunteer management and board development. Organizations benefiting from her experience as a volunteer, organizational founder and chair of a board of directors include literacy, outdoor recreation, environmental and youth programs. Jane holds an MBA degree from Pace University.

Jane can be reached at jane@zebraadvisors.com.

Finance and Fiscal Management

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Sarah WalkerFiscal Management Associates, LLC [www.fmaonline.net]Sarah Walker, consultant at Fiscal Management Associates, works with FMA’s nonprofit clients in developing an appropriate fiscal infrastructure and implementing effective fiscal policies and financial controls. She assists small start-up organizations in setting up their fiscal systems and provides support to more established organizations in redesigning their fiscal staffing and workflow processes. Sarah also develops policy and procedure manuals, participates in the recruiting of fiscal staff for client organizations and designs workshops on nonprofit financial management. Sarah holds an MPA in nonprofit financial management from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service.

Sarah can be reached at swalker@fmaonline.net. Fiscal Management Associates is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view the company profile at www.npocentral.net/FiscalManagementAssociates.

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10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.James BoyleHigher Potentials [www.higherpotentials.com]James Boyle is a certified leadership coach working with key nonprofit professionals. His unique coaching method uses a “whole-brain approach” to break through performance barriers and develop leadership potential. He has over 12 years of experience working with nonprofits as a fundraiser, team builder, manager and trainer. He has a BA from Montclair State University and an MPA from Seton Hall University.

James can be reached at jamesboyle@higherpotentials.com.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Sean HarveyBoerum Consulting [www.boerumconsulting.com]Sean Harvey, MSOD, MSEd, is a Gen X/Gen Y career and leadership coach dedicated to empowering the next generation of professionals, leaders and change agents to create real impact in their organizations and beyond. Sean brings over 12 years of change management and human capital development consulting for numerous nonprofit organizations to his career coaching practice.

Sean can be reached at sean@boerumconsulting.com.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Collette EllisInStep Consulting LLCColette Ellis, founder of InStep Consulting LLC, bases her intuitive approach on nearly 15 years of professional development experience. Through her Competent Advantage™ coaching program, she helps executives and managers tap into their strengths, surface their passions and open new doors to their ideal path. Colette is an adjunct professor with NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She has trained numerous individuals in oral and written communication, leadership and personal presence. Colette earned her BA in English from Dartmouth College and her MPA in Public Finance from New York University.

Collette can be reached at cellis@instepconsulting.com. She is a contributing member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view her consultant profile at www.npocentral.net/ColetteEllis.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Bettina Seidman Seidbet AssociatesBettina Seidman is a Manhattan-based career management coach. She works with clients in career or job transition on assessment, goal identification, resume development, job search techniques, strategic interviewing and negotiating offers. In addition, Bettina works with clients on performance coaching, including improving political skills, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills on the job. She prepares her clients for performance appraisals, salary increase conversations and promotion discussions.

Bettina can be contacted at SEIDBET@aol.com. She is a member of Nonprofit Central NY/NJ. You can view her consultant profile at www.npocentral.net/BettinaSeidman.

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Kristina can be reached at kleonardi@mindspring.com.

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Peter HellerPeter J Heller Consulting [www.peterheller.net]Over 19 years in the nonprofit world, Peter Heller has built an expertise creating successful organizations by strengthening their strategic and financial assets. Since 2004 Peter has been consulting for nonprofit clients with great success. His consulting includes fundraising campaigns, development office audits, hiring staff, board strategies and gift solicitation coaching.

Peter can be reached at peter@peterjheller.net.

3:10 p.m.–5:10 p.m.Diane MagnusonProject FIND [www.projectfind.org]Diane Magnuson has served Project FIND since 2006, where she is responsible for all agency fundraising and external communications. Over the last 27 years, Diane has served a diverse group of organizations in various organizational development roles, including Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Project Reach Youth, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Huntington’s Disease Society of America. She was also one of the cofounders of Cause Effective, where she helped lay the groundwork for its program services and financial and legal control, while also producing its annual New York Folk Festival. Diane holds an MPA in public and nonprofit management from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

Diane can reached at producerwoman@pipeline.com.

Need a consultant? Want one with references? Nonprofit Central NY/NJ is an online community that connects nonprofit leaders in NY & NJ with consultants who have references. Visit us online at www.npocentral.net.

For information, contact:Susan Caruso Green, CEO Nonprofit Central - NY/NJ scgreen@npocentral.net908-272-1209

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Google Earth and Google Maps provide powerful mapping and visualization tools for public-interest purposes, from environmental justice to climate change, biocultural preservation, land conservation and creating a sustainable society. See how other organizations have benefited from Google Earth Outreach, and learn how to create maps and virtual visits to your projects that get users engaged and passionate about your work.

About Rebecca MooreRebecca Moore is a computer scientist and longtime software professional. At Google, she started and now manages the Google Earth Outreach program, which supports nonprofits, communities and indigenous peoples around the world in applying Google’s mapping tools to the world’s pressing problems in areas such as environmental conservation, human rights, cultural preservation and creating a sustainable society. Her personal work using Google Earth was recently instrumental in stopping a plan to log more than a thousand acres of redwoods in her Santa Cruz Mountain community.

Free Services for Nonprofits: A Walk through the Grassroots.org Toolbox (Rooms 405 & 406, Kimmel Center)

Ready to take your 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization online? Interested in upgrading your web presence? Come to this session to learn more about the Grassroots.org Toolbox, a free service for all nonprofit organizations.

Conveniently packaged together, the toolbox is your control panel. User-friendly icons and content help with suggestions, tips and explanations. Work independently and creatively with full technical support when you need it. Work at your own pace and choose the tools you need to customize the experience for your constituents.

The toolbox starts by helping you create a website and stays with you throughout the stages of your business and technical development. Features include domain registration, web hosting, web design, search engine optimization consulting, phone service and more. Come to this session and learn how to kick-start your web presence today!

About Sura HartSura is the outreach coordinator for Grassroots.org. Sura received her BA from the University of Southern California, where she studied business administration with a specific interest in its application in the nonprofit sector. As outreach coordinator for Grassroots.org, Sura manages the search engine pptimization and volunteer web design programs.

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About Grassroots.org

At Grassroots.org, we believe that the best forms of social innovation come from the ground level—from the individuals and organizations embedded within communities. Unfortunately, those with the best ideas do not always have access to the tools, training or time they need to fully realize the potential of their ideas. Our aim is to empower these individuals and organizations to make change by providing them with powerful capacity-building tools and services.

Our ultimate goal is to save 10,000 nonprofits $10,000 each per year—for a total savings of $100 million! We believe this grassroots strategy will ultimately result in exponential positive change, as those who are most equipped to effect change find themselves with the extra resources necessary to catalyze it.

Zazzle: The Power of On-Demand Merchandising as an Earned Income Strategy(Room 914, Kimmel Center)

Join Nonprofit Boot Camp sponsor and Craigslist Foundation partner Zazzle for an insightful discussion on how nonprofits can raise money through on-demand merchandising. The Zazzle Giving Program provides a bridge between cause-minded individuals and nonprofit organizations looking to reinvigorate their fundraising efforts and tap into millions of individuals to extend their reach. Learn how your organization can join the hundreds of nonprofits already using Zazzle to: • Create branded merchandise with no upfront costs or inventory risk • Increase awareness for their organizations and causes • Raise funds instantly through the Zazzle Giving Program About Yobie BenjaminYobie Benjamin is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Zazzle.com and Founder/CEO of GoodStorm.com, a progressive ecommerce company. Prior to Zazzle, Yobie was a Partner at Ernst and Young LLP serving as Chief of Strategy, a Partner and Managing Director of the Business and Technology Risk Management group at Computer Sciences Corporation and Chief Knowledge Officer/Director of Enterprise Security services at Cambridge Technology Partners’ Management Labs.

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Steering Committee• One-on-One Coaching Coordinator: Susan Caruso Green and Michael Polson, Resource Development Network, LLC• Volunteer Recruitment: New York Cares & One Brick• Volunteer Recruitment Consulting: Adam Straus, Event Production and Volunteer Management• VIP Reception: Howard Levy, Creative Director, Red Rooster Group• Program supports: Vardaan Vasisht, Hook Logic

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Lynn Luckow, President of the Board For over three decades, effective leadership and impact have been at the center of Lynn’s professional and voluntary efforts. With extensive experience guiding organizations, leaders and communities to maximize their potential, Lynn has served on or consulted to over 35 nonprofit boards.

Craig Newmark, Founder Craig is a senior web-oriented software engineer with around 30 years of experience and is the founder of craigslist. His side projects include a number of community efforts, particularly involving Middle East Peace efforts and new media, including “participatory journalism” and blogging.

Joseph Mouzon, Board Treasurer Joseph is the executive director of nonprofit services for Network for Good, powered by Groundspring. He is responsible for the overall leadership of the division and oversees all sales, service, business development, operations, strategic planning and financial management activities.

William Ryan, Board Secretary For more than 25 years, Ryan has helped create, shape and evangelize breakthrough ideas that define market landscapes and drive demand. As a strategic catalyst for start-ups through multinational corporations, Ryan continues to maintain a proactive work style, keeping in daily contact with clients and their markets.

Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director Darian has a strong history of building organizations, facilitating community development and supporting worthy causes. In addition to serving as executive director of the Craigslist Foundation, Darian also serves on the boards of Project Ahimsa, a global effort to empower children through music, and Natural World Museum, the first museum dedicated to art that promotes conservation. Katherine Bella Kathy serves as principal of The Bella Group, a fundraising consulting firm based in San Francisco. She brings more than 25 years experience in the nonprofit sector to her work, providing organizations with strategic counsel to help them further strengthen their organizations and increase their effectiveness in carrying out their missions. José Cisneros José Cisneros was appointed treasurer for the city of San Francisco by Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2004 and was elected to a full term in November 2005. He has 25 years of financial experience in the private and public sectors and serves on the Equality California Institute board of directors. David La PianaDavid is founder and president of La Piana Associates, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in solutions to the strategic issues faced by nonprofit organizations and their funders. An author, speaker and teacher, David is recognized nationally as a leading expert on nonprofit management and governance. Anni Chung Anni has been the president and CEO of Self-Help for the Elderly since 1981. She oversees and manages a community-based organization that provides a comprehensive range of health, educational, social and recreational services to over 25,000 seniors a year. Anni also serves on the board of directors of NICOS Chinese Health Coalition and St. Mary’s Medical Center.

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Acteva [www.Acteva.com]Acteva, the trusted leader in online event registration, ticketing and payment management services, is currently in use by more than 12,500 organizations. The Acteva system enables you to easily register participants, sell tickets, accept donations and manage payments via your own website. Let Acteva help make your events a financial success by bringing your event registration and donation processing online. [Exhibitor]

Action Potential Networks [www.actionpotential.org]Action Potential Networks helps small nonprofits grow. Our web-based software enables non-techies to manage not just their website but their online presence. From online fundraising to email newsletters, our integrated software is intuitive and easy to use. Starting at $599/year, our Nonprofit Web Toolbox is affordable for small nonprofits. We build nonprofits, not just websites. Call us at (866) 628- 6132 for an online tour or email us at info@actionpotential.org. [Exhibitor]

AFP Greater New York Chapter [www.afpnyc.afpnet.org]The Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals seeks to advance philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. Our core values include embracing diversity in the fundraising community and providing the highest quality of knowledge, research, advocacy, career support, news and information, strategic alliances and related tools and insights to ensure a successful future. [Community Partner]

Alliance for Justice [www.afj.org]Alliance for Justice is a national association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women’s, children’s and consumer advocacy organizations that has worked to advance the cause of justice for all Americans and strengthen the public interest community’s influence on public policy. Our Nonprofit Advocacy Project has been developing resources and implementing projects that help build and strengthen nonprofit capacity to engage in public policy work for over ten years. Alliance for Justice provides support to the nonprofit community in three main ways: workshops and trainings on advocacy-related topics, technical assistance for nonprofits on advocacy-related topics and plain-language publications on lobbying, election-related activity and operating affiliated organizations. [Community Partner]

American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP) [http://go-aagp.org]American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP) is a national nonprofit membership association with over 3,000 members and 30 chapters. AAGP hosts an annual conference, publishes educational journals and provides numerous membership benefits for all persons in the grants industry. AAGP is based on a code of ethics and encourages all members to practice the highest professional standards. AAGP’s subsidiary, Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI), is the nation’s only credentialing program for grant professionals. [Promotional Partner]

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American Humanics [http://humanics.org]American Humanics is a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofits; our mission is to educate, prepare and certify professionals to strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations. [Promotional Partner]

AmericanTowns.com [http://aamericantowns.com]AmericanTowns.com offers a community website to each town in the tri-state area, with (1) a free web listing and/or link to your group, (2) free posting of your events to the site and to superpages, zvents, eventful and many newspaper sites and (3) free distribution of your press releases on the AmericanTowns site and to editors of all local papers. [Promotional Partners]

Apricot Data Management System [http://apricot.info] Established in 1999, Community TechKnowledge (CTK) provides a suite of web-based software applications, reporting tools and supporting services to over 4,800 nonprofit, government and United Way organizations. CTK’s newest product, Apricot, is an online data management system for small and growing nonprofits that tracks, measures and reports information about your clients, services and performance. Secure, HIPAA-compliant and easy-to-use, Apricot costs just a fraction of larger, more complex database systems—without sacrificing the essential tools that small nonprofits need to track services and report to multiple funders. [Exhibitor]

Ashoka [http://asshoka.org]Ashoka identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs—extraordinary individuals with unprecedented ideas for change in their communities—by supporting them, their ideas and institutions through all phases of their careers. [Promotional Partner]

Aware Magazine [http://awaremagazine.net]AWARE magazine is a national publication that covers the world of philanthropy and is dedicated to changing philanthropy from “what people do” to “who people are.” AWARE was founded by publishing veterans from Rolling Stone, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Examiner and is published bimonthly. [Promotional Partner]

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BBMG [http://bbmg.com]BBMG is a New York–based marketing agency dedicated to helping socially responsible businesses and organizations harness the laws of branding to change the world. Informed by our experience with political campaigns, consumer marketing and corporate communications, we create branding programs that align breakthrough ideas with how we live. [Promotional Partner]

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Bernardo’s List [http://bernardoslist.com]Bernardo’s List is a weekly email newsletter about upcoming events for people in business in New York. [Promotional Partner]

The Byne Group [www.thebynegroup.com] The Byne Group is a full-service strategic branding, advertising and web firm creating comprehensive marketing programs that meet the specific objectives of each of our clients. Our focus on branding and strategy shapes both our process and our approach to design. We serve a diverse client base encompassing not-for-profit, healthcare, technology and higher education. [Exhibitor]

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Cause Marketing Forum [http://causemarketingforum.com]Cause Marketing Forum helps nonprofit and business executives succeed together by providing actionable information, valuable contacts and recognition for outstanding work via conferences, teleclasses and online services. [Promotional Partner]

The Celebrity Café [www.TheCelebrityCafe.com]TheCelebrityCafé.com is the Internet’s longest-running entertainment magazine. Every day we produce dozens of original articles, news and reviews. [Media Sponsor]

Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest [www.clpi.org]Public policy engagement, including lobbying, is an important activity that nonprofits can undertake to provide vital expertise to policymakers. This engagement results in better law and policy that advance public-interest missions. Since 1998, the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) has worked to promote, support and protect nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in order to strengthen participation in our democratic society and advance nonprofit missions. [Community Partner]Center for Non-Profits [http//njnonprofits.org]Founded in 1982, the Center for Non-Profits is a charitable umbrella organization working to build the power of New Jersey’s nonprofit community by serving as the premier voice and comprehensive resource for and about our sector. [Promotional Partner]

CharityChannel [http://charitychannel.com] CharityChannel® is a resource that connects nonprofit colleagues from around the corner and around the world. The CharityChannel community is comprised of nonprofit-sector professionals from around the world who volunteer their time, advice, information, tips and articles for the benefit of the community. [Promotional Partner]

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy [http://philanthropy.com/]The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the nonprofit world’s number-one source for news and jobs, in print and online at Philanthropy.com. It reports on the latest trends in fundraising, giving and nonprofit management. Special features include exclusive data and surveys on fundraising, the Guide to Grants and Philanthropy Careers—the largest job marketplace in the nonprofit world. [Media Sponsor]

City Limits [http://cityfutures.org]The 31-year-old nonprofit organization City Futures sponsors the public policy think tank Center for an Urban Future and magazine and news website City Limits, which are devoted to rethinking, reframing and improving urban policies in New York City and, by extension, other cities throughout America. [Promotional Partner]

Clif Bar Inc. [www.clifbar.com] As bakers by trade and gourmet cooks on the side, we are energized by the joy people experience when they savor great food made with care. As athletes, we are committed to creating foods that sustain, nourish and support people through any endeavor. As concerned individuals, we want our business to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet. [In-Kind Sponsor]

Coffee Labs Roasters [www.web.mac.com/coffeelabsroasters] Sustainability at Coffee Labs means supporting our employees, our local community and the coffee community. We support the environment by composting and using green products and 100 percent green power. We are a carbon-neutral company. Part of our commitment to our environment and community is to select sustainable coffees without sacrificing quality. [In-Kind Sponsor]

Commongood Careers [www.cgcareers.org]Commongood Careers is an innovative nonprofit search firm dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs with their recruitment and hiring needs in every functional area and at every level of the organizational chart, from administrative through executive. Over the past year, Commongood Careers has completed 200 searches in 20 states for 50 of the nation’s leading nonprofits. Commongood Careers also conducts workshops and individual advising sessions with hundreds of students and jobseekers. [Exhibitor] Community Research Exchange [www.crenyc.org]For over 25 years, Community Resource Exchange (CRE) has worked toward a more just, equitable and livable city for all New Yorkers. CRE is a nonprofit consulting group that provides strategic advice and technical services every year to over 350 community-based organizations that fight poverty and HIV/AIDS. [Promotional Partner]

Connecticut Association of Nonprofits [www.ctnonprotfits.org]Connecticut Association of Nonprofits—the largest membership organization in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the nonprofit sector—supports and strengthens nonprofits so they may serve their communities to achieve their missions. We are a collaborative of 500 organizations serving the sector through advocacy, information and strategic assistance. [Promotional Partner]

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The Consortium for Worker Education [www.cwe.org; ww.artisanbakingcenter.org]The Consortium for Worker Education (CWE) is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide array of employment, training and education services to thousands of New York City workers annually, including incumbent union members, new Americans and dislocated workers. The Artisan Baking Center, a division of CWE, formed the Kitchen Innovations Incubator as a center for start-up food entrepreneurs that nurtures, supports and empowers the small business. [In-Kind Sponsor]

Council of Community Services of NYS, Inc. [www.ccnys.org]Founded in 1927, CCSNYS is a 501(c)(3) membership-based, mission-driven, statewide association of diverse charitable nonprofit organizations. With over 1,300 members, we work to build the capacity of nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life through responsive, cost-effective service. Our mission-based activities are enhanced by two subsidiary corporations: Innovative Charitable Initiatives, Inc., and Council Services Plus. [Community Partner]

Critters Work [http://critterswork.com]Critters Work brings over 20 years of accounting expertise—from biotech to import-export to e-commerce and nonprofit industries—with proven success in management, strategic planning and operations efficiency studies. We help you to stay sustainable, project for the future and maintain clarity for your customers or donors. [Promotional Partner]

New York’s CW11 (WPIX-TV Channel 11) [http://cw11.trb.com] New York’s CW11 (WPIX-TV Channel 11) is the flagship station of The CW Television Network, and is seen in over 10 million homes through over-the-air and satellite distribution. Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a division of the Tribune Company, WPIX has long been regarded as a groundbreaking station in New York. In September 2006, The WB11 became The CW11, the flagship station of The CW Television Network, a new television network featuring a mixture of programming from The WB and UPN networks. [Media Sponsor]

dDaphne Foundation [http://daphnefoundation.org]The Daphne Foundation supports programs that confront the causes and consequences of poverty in the five boroughs of New York City. We focus on grassroots and emerging organizations engaging their community members in the creation and implementation of long-term solutions leading to self-sufficiency. [Promotional Partner]

Dboost [www.dboost.com]Dboost is a web consultancy that serves nonprofits, green companies and socially responsible businesses. We are a team of professional Web Sherpas who can help your organization build a community site for its base, get the most out of its blog or create custom web software to achieve your goals. Our clients include Craigslist Foundation, New Leaf Paper, Microsoft, HP and many others. [Exhibitor]

Divine Caroline [www.divinecaroline.com]At DivineCaroline.com, real voices rule and changemakers like you are writing and talking about things that matter, such as culture, community, relationships, staying healthy, travel and more. When

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you explore our stories, reviews and forums, you’ll discover people who embrace the fact that life isn’t always easy or beautiful or fair. Our dream is to give you a place to connect and express yourselves … What brings you joy? What breaks your heart? Makes you giggle? Keeps you strong? [Media Sponsor]

DLA Piper [www.dlapiper.com]With more than 3,700 lawyers in 64 offices in 25 countries, we help companies around the world succeed by meeting their legal needs, wherever they do business. We know that in order for our advice and solutions to be effective we need to engage completely with our clients to fully understand their businesses and their deeper legal needs. This means taking a long-term view and investing in relationships as well as in our own people, processes and services. [Exhibitor]

DonorPerfect [www.donorperfect.com]Thousands of nonprofits raise more money, cultivate donor relationships and save time performing daily tasks using DonorPerfect’s web-based or installed fundraising software. DonorPerfect provides a complete constituent management solution—unlimited data for all constituents in one database, targeted fundraising efforts, comprehensive donation processing and powerful reporting and analysis. Free trial! [Exhibitor]

Do Something [www.dosomething.org]Do Something believes teenagers have the power to make a difference. We leverage communications technologies to enable teens to convert their ideas and energy into positive action. We inspire, empower and celebrate a generation of doers—teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done and then take action. [Promotional Partner]

eEasy Office [http://youreasyoffice.com]Easy Office provides affordable finance, accounting and bookkeeping services tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized nonprofits. We support nonprofits anywhere in the nation and have finance experts throughout the Tri-State Area to provide an even higher level of local support. [Promotional Partner]

Echoing Green [www.echoinggreen.org]Echoing Green provides first-stage funding and support to visionary leaders with bold ideas for social change. Echoing Green identifies, funds and supports the world’s most exceptional emerging leaders. Through a two-year fellowship program, we help passionate social entrepreneurs develop new solutions to some of society’s most difficult problems. [Community Partner]

ePhilanthropy Foundation [www.healthsolutions.org]The ePhilanthropy Foundation helps large and small nonprofit organizations learn to utilize the best Internet practices and services to build and enhance relationships with supporters, raise money and build trust among donors. ePhilanthropy.org provides live and online training to charities for the ethical and efficient use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes. [Community Partner]

EventMe.com [http://eventme.com]Customize your calendar of unique local events. We select the upcoming events that you will be most

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interested in. 46,000 subscribers enjoy EventMe’s free yet highly personalized service in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. [Promotional Partner]

fFiscal and Infrastructure Technical Assistance [www.healthsolutions.org/FITA]Fiscal and Infrastructure Technical Assistance (FITA) is a capacity-building consulting services program of Public Health Solutions, one of NYC’s largest nonprofit and public health agencies. FITA assists nonprofit organizations locally and nationally to strengthen their administrative and programmatic capacity, resulting in increased performance, efficiency and efficacy. FITA’s consultancy services—training, coaching and technical assistance—are fluid to match the service needs within the ever-changing environment in which not-for-profits operate. [Exhibitor]

FJC [www.fjc.org] FJC’s mission is to increase and maximize the impact of charitable dollars, create innovative philanthropic solutions, and respond effectively to the needs of donors, charities, borrowers and other clients. FJC has developed one of the most flexible, independent and nationally recognized donor-advised fund models, as well as the Agency Loan Fund, designated fund accounts, young philanthropist funds, international grant making, fiscal sponsorship program, collective giving accounts, gift certificates, online account access and customized investment options for accounts that qualify. [Exhibitor]

FlavorPill [http://flavorpill.net]Flavorpill provides worthwhile motivation to get off your couch and your computer. We publish eleven email magazines covering art, books, music, fashion, world news and cultural events in six cities. [Promotional Partner]

The Foundation Center [www.foundaioncenter.org]The Foundation Center, a nonprofit organization, is the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy. We publish Foundation Directory Online Professional, four comprehensive databases updated weekly to provide grantseekers with the most accurate information available on U.S. grantmakers and their funding activities. The Foundation Center also conducts training courses to help grantseekers fine-tune their fundraising skills and build organizational capacity. Our network of over 380 cooperating collections provides free resources to nonprofits nationwide. [Community Partner]

Fountain House [http://fountainhouse.org]Fountain House is dedicated to the recovery of men and women with mental illness by providing opportunities for our members to live, work and learn, while contributing their talents through a community of mutual support. We are committed, as we have been since 1948, to bettering the lives of people with mental illness everywhere. We do this through the development of innovative techniques, research and sharing knowledge with others. [Promotional Partner]

Full Calendar [http://fullcalender.com]FullCalendar provides local event publicity for all types of events. The service sends event listings to newspapers, websites and other media for $19.95 per event. [Promotional Partner]

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Fund for the City of NY [http://fcny.org]Fund for the City of NY acts as a pivotal force in New York City and around the country for policies and programs for young people. The fund solves real-life problems for the disenfranchised with Internet technologies and lends $24 million in cash flow loans to 400 nonprofit organizations annually. [Promotional Partner]

gGetting Attention! [http://gettingattention.org]The Getting Attention blog is a source of ideas, tactics and tips for nonprofit communicators focused on helping their organizations succeed through effective marketing. [Promotional Partner]

GIRLS WRITE NOW [http://girlswritenow.org] GIRLS WRITE NOW is New York’s premier creative writing and mentoring organization for high school girls. Founded in 1998, our mission is to provide a safe space for girls to explore and develop their creative, independent voices and learn how to make healthy choices in school, career and life. [Promotional Partner]

Google [www.google.com]Every day Google’s innovative technologies connect millions of people around the world to information and to each other. We believe that these tools and the initiatives around them enable action on important global and local issues affecting our planet. [Media Sponsor] Governance Matters [www.governancematters.org]Governance Matters educates, convenes and advocates for good governance of New York’s nonprofits. It engages and informs nonprofit leaders on governance issues and improves board governance by fostering an open exchange of ideas throughout the nonprofit sector. Through Governance Matters, nonprofit leaders participate in forums and conferences, build networks of professional relationships and gain access to materials that focus on real-world solutions and results-oriented strategies that they can apply to their organizations right away. [Community Partner]

The Graduate Center at City University of New York [www.gc.cuny.edu]Founded in 1961, the Graduate Center’s mission is to prepare students to become scholars, experts and leaders in the academy and in the private, nonprofit and governmental sectors; to enhance access to doctoral education for traditionally underrepresented groups; and to advance the educational, economic and cultural interests of the complex urban community it serves. [Promotional Partner]

Grassroots.org [www.grossroots.org]At Grassroots.org, we believe that the best forms of social innovation come from the ground level—from the individuals and organizations embedded within communities. Unfortunately, those with the best ideas do not always have access to the tools, training or time they need to fully realize the potential of their ideas. Our aim is to empower these individuals and organizations to make change by providing them with powerful capacity-building tools and services. [Exhibitor]

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Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising [www.nycafp.org]The Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals seeks to advance philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. Our core values include embracing diversity in the fundraising community and providing the highest quality of knowledge, research, advocacy, career support, news and information, strategic alliances and related tools and insights to ensure a successful future. [Community Partner]

GuideStar [www.guidestar.org]Guidestar, the public charity that connects people to nonprofit information, offers information about the programs and finances of more than 1.7 million IRS-recognized nonprofits. GuideStar powers many online giving systems and distributes both free and subscription-based nonprofit data to grantmakers, nonprofits, donors, government charity regulators, libraries and professionals serving the sector. [Exhibitor]

hHeyman Center [www.heymancenter.org] Heyman Center is Columbia University’s central site for the humanities. It integrates the interests of the various in-house departments and other professional schools, such as law and medicine. The Heyman Center hosts events on various themes in the humanities, which are open everyone in New York City and beyond. Schedules for the events can be found at www.heymancenter.org. [Exhibitor]

iIdealist [www.idealist.org]Idealist is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1995. Idealist.org is an interactive network of people and organizations exchanging resources and ideas, locating opportunities and supporters and taking steps toward a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. The site receives up to 60,000 visitors a day, and over 75,000 nonprofits from around the world post information about their programs and services, events, and job and volunteer opportunities. [Community Partner]

Idealware [www.idealware.org]Idealware, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides candid Consumer Reports–style reviews and articles to help nonprofits choose software. Through impartial product comparisons, recommendations, case studies and online seminars, Idealware helps nonprofits make effective software decisions. [Community Partner]

iMentor Interactive [www.imentor.org/imentor_interactive]iMentor is changing the face of mentoring. Our online solution, iMentor Interactive (iMi), was designed with nonprofits in mind. iMi provides organizations of any size with the innovative tools they need to run safe, quality e-mentoring programs or create alumni and peer networks instantly. [Exhibitor]

Indiana University Center on Philanthropy [www.philanthropy.iupui.edu]The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice through research, teaching, public service and public affairs. Founded in 1987, the center is a part of the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. [Promotional Partner]

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The Izze Beverage Company [www.izze.com] The Izze Beverage Company produces highest-quality, all-natural sparkling fruit juices that are refreshing, healthy and pure. Because we believe that living fully means contributing to a greater good, our company has a special commitment to cultural discovery through philanthropic action. [In-Kind Sponsor]

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Jossey-Bass [www.josseybass.com]Jossey-Bass, an imprint of John Wiley & Sons, publishes books, periodicals and other media to inform and inspire those interested in developing themselves, their organizations and their communities. Our publications feature the work of some of the world’s best-known authors in nonprofit leadership and management, public administration, business, education, health, and other fields. One of the largest publishers for the social sector, our Nonprofit Series includes books on all topics for nonprofit staff, leaders and managers, as well as students. [Sponsor]

lLawyers Alliance for New York [http://lawyersalliance.org]Lawyers Alliance for New York is the leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations that are improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods. By connecting lawyers, nonprofits, and communities, we help nonprofits to develop affordable housing, stimulate economic development and operate vital programs for children and young people, the elderly, recent immigrants and other low-income New Yorkers. [Promotional Partner]

LISC [http://liscnet.org]Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) helps resident-led, community-based development organizations transform distressed communities and neighborhoods into healthy ones—good places to live, do business, work and raise families. By providing capital, technical expertise, training and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation of affordable housing, commercial, industrial and community facilities, businesses and jobs. [Promotional Partner]

mMake Change! Trust [www.makechangetrust.org]Make Change! Trust is a charitable fund developed by Internet entrepreneurs and philanthropists devoted to using technology to improve the world. MC!T makes donations to nonprofit organizations that are empowering other nonprofits and the underserved through innovative uses of technology. [Promotional Partner]

Mayors Volunteer Center/Volunteer NYC [www.nyc.gov/volunteer]The Mayor’s Volunteer Center of New York City brings together individuals, corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations to connect people and facilitate meaningful volunteer opportunities that significantly improve the quality of life in New York City. Our mission is to provide the resources that enable every New Yorker to become a volunteer. [Promotional Partner]

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The Merrill Lynch Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Management [http://philan-tropy.ml.com]Whether your organization wants to evaluate the big picture or focus on narrower issues, the Philanthropic Consultants at The Merrill Lynch Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Management can provide the objective, measured advice your organization needs. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, our professionals can identify problems, address concerns and outline practical solutions for nonprofit organizations of all sizes. Our consulting services can help your organization with advice and direction on governance, compliance, planned giving programs, grant leveraging, asset allocation and investment policy, as well as numerous other issues. [Promotional Partner]

Mission Research [www.missionresearch.com]Mission Research is an innovative software company dedicated to building intuitive, powerful, high-quality and highly functional software. The quality of our partners matches the quality of our software. Mission Research began serving nonprofits in 2001, working with a range of nonprofits on technology issues. Our technology platform is unique—something we call the Hybrid Web, which boasts the power and safety of desktop applications, integrated smartly and safely with web-based functionality. [Exhibitor]

Mobilize.org [http://mobilize.org]Mobilize.org is an all-partisan network dedicated to educating, empowering and energizing young people to increase our civic engagement and political participation. We work to show young people how public policy impacts our lives and, more important, how we can impact public policy. [Promotional Partner]

My Sistahz Keeper Association (MSKA) [www.mysistahzkeepermc.com]My Sistahz Keeper Association’s vision is to promote awareness, resolution and empowerment for all women and families throughout New Jersey and the New York Metropolitan area. Our mission is simple: to develop and promote a trauma-sensitive culture in our community and end the legacy of disruptive behaviors and relationships and abuse that plague urban neighborhoods by developing community resource centers, transitional housing and battered women’s shelters. [Promotional Partner]

MySpace: The IMPACT Channel [http://impact.myspace.com]The IMPACT Channel is MySpace’s hub for social and civic engagement—a channel for the causes and campaigns MySpace users care about. As part of the mission of IMPACT, we assist not-for-profit organizations and political campaigns in their efforts to make a positive difference in the world: this page is dedicated to helping you leverage the free tools of the MySpace platform to inform, inspire and motivate our users to take action. [Promotional Partner]

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Network for Good [www.networkforgood.org/npo]Network for Good, powered by Groundspring, is a nonprofit organization that helps other nonprofits raise money and reach supporters online. We offer easy, affordable and effective online fundraising services, including donation processing, email outreach and donor management. Network for Good has processed over $200 million in donations for 30,000 nonprofits since its 2001 founding by AOL, Cisco and Yahoo! [Exhibitor]

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New York Cares [www.nycares.org]New York Cares meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service. We are dedicated to promoting volunteerism and community service as an essential aspect of life in New York City and believe there are many ways to make valuable contributions in people’s lives and create innovative, high-impact ways of accomplishing this goal. [Community Partner] Nonprofit Central NY/NJ [www.npocentral.net]Nonprofit Central NY/NJ connects nonprofits in New York and New Jersey with consultants and other resources. On this website you’ll find consultants with references, along with their work samples. Come visit some of our consultants at Boot Camp’s One-on-One Coaching sessions. [Community Partner]

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest [www.nylpi.org]New York Lawyers for the Public Interest is a nonprofit civil rights law firm that strives for social justice. In partnership with member law firms, corporate law departments and other organizations, NYLPI helps underrepresented people develop legal strategies to serve their vision for themselves and their communities. Created in 1976 to address unmet legal needs, NYLPI combines a pro bono clearinghouse with an in-house practice that blends innovative lawyering, community organizing and advocacy. [Exhibitor]

New York Regional Association of Grantmakers [http:nyrag.org]The New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG) is a nonprofit membership organization of 285 grantmaking foundations and corporations in the Tri-State New York area and beyond. Our members award about $3.9 billion annually to charitable organizations, and we strengthen these efforts by offering programs and resources that support effective, strategic grantmaking. We facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing and communicate the value of the philanthropic sector in our society. [Promotional Partner]

NH Center for Nonprofits [http://nhnonprofits.org]Founded in 1986, the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits is an association of over 400 member nonprofit organizations who have joined together to strengthen the state’s nonprofit sector. The center works to increase public awareness of the critical importance of nonprofits to NH’s well-being. We are dedicated to strengthening the effectiveness of New Hampshire nonprofits by providing them with the knowledge, resources and tools necessary to enhance their ability to serve the citizens and communities of New Hampshire. [Promotional Partner]

Nonprofit Connection [http://nonprofitconnection.org]Nonprofit Connection aims to build and strengthen the capacity of nonprofit organizations that serve New York City’s diverse communities through customized management consultations, training and access to information and resources. We give charities access to consultations and workshops in areas of nonprofit management and organizational development, financial management, board development, organization design and restructuring, human resources management, marketing and retreat facilitation. [Promotional Partner]

Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York [www.npccny.org]The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York (NPCC) is the voice and information source for New York nonprofits. Established in 1984, NPCC provides information and guidance on management

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issues, provides cost-saving vendor services, and manages a Government Relations Committee that works on sectorwide government and legislative issues. NPCC has more than 1,500 dues-paying members in the New York City area. [Community Partner]

Nonprofit Finance Fund [www.nonprofitfinancefund.org]Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is committed to fundamentally improving the giving, getting and using of money in the social sector. As a nonprofit itself and one of the nation’s leading CDFIs, NFF offers a continuum of financial services for nonprofits and funders. Through loans, advice and education, NFF helps small and midsized nonprofits stay in balance and in business. For funders, we offer customized consulting and research to support the highest aspirations of our nonprofit community. [Community Partner]

The NonProfit HelpDesk [http://nphd.org]The NonProfit HelpDesk’s mission is to increase the capacities of New York City’s small to midsize nonprofit organizations through technology and operations management services, education and advocacy. A division of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, the NonProfit HelpDesk uses its social service background to deliver holistic support with understanding, relevance and innovation. [Promotional Partner]

NonprofitJOBMARKET.org [http://nonprofitjobmarket.org]NonprofitJOBMARKET.org is your one-stop shop for searching and posting nonprofit jobs, nonprofit consulting work, nonprofit internships and volunteer opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. [Promotional Partner]

Nonprofit Meetups [http://nonprofit.meetup.com]Meet other local people who work, volunteer or are otherwise involved in the nonprofit world. [Promotional Partner]

Nonprofit Quarterly [www.nonprofitquarterly.org]The Nonprofit Quarterly is a unique print magazine that leaders count on to provide them with values-based management information and proven practices. Each issue focuses on a theme of critical importance and provides you with the cutting-edge, relevant and useful information you need to manage more effectively and advance your mission. [Media Sponsor]

The Nonprofit Technology Network [http://nten.org]NTEN aspires to a world where all nonprofit organizations skillfully and confidently use technology to meet community needs and fulfill their missions. NTEN is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals, and our members share the common goal of helping nonprofits use technology more effectively. We enable our members to use technology strategically to make the world a better, more just, and more equitable place. [Community Partner]

Nonprofit Times [www.nptimes.com]The NonProfit Times is the leading business publication for nonprofit management. NPT reaches over 200,000 nonprofit executives per month through its biweekly magazine, four e-newsletters and educational webinars. [Media Sponsor]

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Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network [www.nonprofitvote.org]The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network (NVEN) is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits dedicated to expanding the role of America’s nonprofits in voting and elections. NVEN works with state nonprofit VOTE initiatives and its national website to provide resources and tools for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to help their communities participate and vote. [Community Partner]

nPower [www.npower.org]nPower’s mission is to ensure all nonprofits can use technology to better serve their communities. [Community Partner]

NYC Department of Youth and Community Development [http://nyc.gov/dycd]The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) was created in 1996 to provide the City of New York with high-quality youth and family programming. Our central task is administering available city, state and federal funds to effective community-based organizations. Selected organizations must be in touch with the needs of the people they serve, devoted to the highest principles of community service and committed to sound fiscal management. [Promotional Partner]

NYCharities.org [www.nycharities.org]NYCharities.org is a free e-giving portal dedicated to increasing charitable dollars from donors to New York causes. It provides a search engine to over 85,000 charities and gives donors a centralized site to learn about and easily give time, money and talent. New York nonprofits use NYCharities.org to promote mission and events, to educate donors, to extend fundraising reach without expense and to capitalize on cost efficiencies of Internet fundraising. [Community Partner]

NYU Stern Berkley Center [http://w4.stern.nyi.edu/berkley]The Berkley Center dedicates itself to research and teaching that facilitate and improve the entrepreneurial process, seeking new insights and improved teaching content that will prepare the prospective entrepreneur more effectively. [Promotional Partner]

NYU Today [www.nyu.edu/nyutoday]NYU Today is published approximately 12 times per academic year by the New York University Office of Public Affairs. It covers the dynamic research, scholarly pursuits and community activity of the university’s faculty, staff, students and alumni. [Promotional Partner]

NYC Venture Philanthropy Fund [http://nycvpf.org]Venture Philanthropy Fund (VPF) is a giving circle composed of individuals who pool financial and technical resources to support NYC-based social entrepreneurs for a two-year grant period. By joining VPF, people learn more about philanthropy as a vehicle for social change, leverage the impact of individual charitable contributions, connect substantively to the issues they care about within their local community and participate in a social network of people who share similar interests and values. [Promotional Partner]

NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service [www.wagner.nyu.edu]The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service educates current and future leaders serving the public, private and nonprofit sectors. NYU Wagner offers the following degrees: MPA in Public and

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Nonprofit Management and Policy, MPA in Health Policy and Management, Master of Urban Planning, MS in Management and PhD. [Exhibitor]

oOne Brick [www.onebrick.org]One Brick provides support to local nonprofit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. We enable people to get involved, have an impact and have fun without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. [Community Partner]

OneWorld.net [http://oneworld.net]OneWorld.net is a global information network supporting communication media of the people, by the people and for the people—everywhere. OneWorld’s daily news focuses attention on hidden voices and issues around the world. The nonprofit organizations in the OneWorld network not only help inform our trusted global coverage, but also network and learn from each other, strengthening civil society worldwide. [Promotional Partner]

Organizer’s Collaborative [http://oc-tech.org]Organizer’s Collaborative (OC) identifies and develops low-cost, replicable technology, software and trainings that meets the organizing, outreach and fundraising needs of small nonprofits. OC is composed of community organizers and technology consultants dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations and community groups integrate technology into their work. [Promotional Partner]

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P3HR Foundation [http://p3hrconsulting.com]P3HR Consulting is a human resources management consulting firm focused on helping you improve business performance by leveraging your investment in people. We develop practical programs that grow sales, build market share and improve your bottom line! [Promotional Partner]

People for the American Way [www.pfaw.org] People for the American Way is an energetic advocate for the values and institutions that sustain a diverse democratic society. We work in close collaboration with other leading national and state progressive organizations to mobilize Americans at this defining moment in our history. [Community Partner]

Philanthropy Journal [www.philanthropyjournal.org]The Philanthropy Journal delivers daily online news that helps people better understand, support and work in the nonprofit sector. In addition to news, we feature job openings, learning resources and announcements about grants, gifts, events and people working in the sector. Visit our website and subscribe to our free e-newsletters. [Promotional Partner]

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Pro Bono Net [http://probono.net]Pro Bono Net is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to justice through innovative uses of technology and increased volunteer lawyer participation. Our programs include probono.net, LawHelp.org, NPADO.org and Pro Bono Manager. [Promotional Partner]

Pro Bono Partnership [http://probonopartner.org]The Pro Bono Partnership is the leading provider of free business legal services, educational workshops and other legal resources to nonprofit community-based organizations located in Fairfield County and greater Hartford, Connecticut; the lower New York Hudson Valley, including Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Rockland Counties; and New Jersey. [Promotional Partner]

Professionals for Nonprofits [www.pnp-inc.com]Professionals for Nonprofits (PNP), with offices in New York City and Washington, DC, provides exceptional temporary, permanent and consulting staff exclusively to the nonprofit sector. PNP has built an excellent reputation as an expert in the nonprofit employment field and an outstanding track record of successful job placements in nonprofit organizations. [Exhibitor]

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Rainforest Alliance [www.rainforest-alliance.org] The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow fast, harvest wood and host travelers. [In-Kind Sponsor]

Red Rooster [www.redroosergroup.com]Red Rooster Group is the marketing firm with a heart. As social entrepreneurs, we believe that design has the power to make the world a better place, and we work with businesses and organizations that are doing their part to improve the world. We create corporate marketing and branding strategies for progressive businesses and nonprofit organizations. [Promotional Partner]

Red Tent Women’s Project [htpp://redtentwomensproject.org]The Red Tent Women’s Project is a diverse and dynamic community of women who are catalysts for social change. By creating safe and empowered spaces, we facilitate community building, information and resource exchange and personal growth for women and girls. [Promotional Partner]

Resource Development Network [www.resourcedevelopment.net]Resource Development Associates is dedicated to helping public and nonprofit agencies continuously improve their efforts to serve their clients. The ultimate goal of our partnership is improving the welfare of the disenfranchised, especially those living in low-income communities. We assist your organization with expertise in grant writing, technology, evaluations and software. [Promotional Partner]

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rockCanroll, Inc [www.rockcanroll.org]rockCANroll, Inc.,™ is a volunteer, 501(c)(3), nonprofit hunger relief organization and think tank. We collaborate with rock concerts, schools, corporations and private individuals to collect canned and nonperishable food (and provisions) for distribution to local agencies and into the hands of children, seniors and families who live with hunger and in poverty. We are always looking for new collaborators, supporters and friends. [Community Partner]

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The Salesforce Foundation [http://salesforcefoundation.org]The Salesforce Foundation harnesses the power of product and people to improve the lives of those in need. Using a unique 1-1-1 model—1 percent time, 1 percent equity and 1 percent product—the foundation reaches out to the community and increases the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations so they can better achieve their goals. We call this the Power of Us. [Promotional Partner]

Satty, Levine & Ciacco, under Rogers & Company Technology Consultants [www.satty.com]As accountants and consultants, we work earnestly to accomplish your goals through the broad list of services we can provide. All our principals have been providing services to nonprofit, tax-exempt, healthcare and governmental organizations for over 20 years. We provide every resource, product and service to give our clients the power to succeed and accomplish their mission statement, not only with cost control but with revenue maximization. [Exhibitor]

Sinu [www.sinu.com]Sinu takes a unique and progressive approach to IT management—one designed specifically to increase uptime and productivity, reduce risks and reduce costs for nonprofit organizations. We provide unlimited support so that your employees are productive, your data is protected and your problems are solved before they happen. Over the past several years, many nonprofits—including Legal Action Center, the New Teacher Project, the NY Council for the Humanities, New Heights, SIECUS, and the Kaufman Center—have made Sinu their IT department. [Exhibitor]

SmartVolunteer [www.smartvolunteer.org]SmartVolunteer has developed a free premier web portal where nonprofits can post the detailed requirements of their professional volunteer opportunities and organization needs and connect with highly skilled, expert volunteers waiting to fill those positions. With a constantly growing online database of volunteers featuring detailed descriptions of skills, interests and availability, it has never been easier to post projects that can instantly be accessed by our entire cadre of highly skilled SmartVolunteers. [Exhibitor]

Support Center for Nonprofit Management [www.supportcenteronline.org]The Support Center is dedicated to improving our society by helping nonprofit organizations and leaders. Our consulting, transition management and training services are designed to increase the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. The Support Center helps nonprofit and philanthropic organizations plan for—and manage—change, so that they can better serve their communities in the Tri-State Area. [Community Partner]

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sweetriot [www.sweetriot.com] sweetriot creates yummy, all-natural, low-calorie, intense dark chocolate-covered cacao beans in modern, artistically designed recyclable, reusable packaging. sweetriot sources directly from Latin America and is sold around the country at Whole Foods. The company and its founder, Sarah Endline, have been highlighted by the national media for their innovative product and business practices. [In-Kind Sponsor]

tTaproot Foundation [www.taprootfoundation.org]The Taproot Foundation strengthens nonprofits by engaging highly skilled business professionals in pro bono service. Unlike traditional foundations that provide cash grants, Taproot Foundation makes service grants to provide nonprofits with critical marketing, IT and HR services. Worth on average $40,000 each, nonprofits receive these vital resources free of charge. [Promotional Partner]

TCC Group [www.tccgrp.com]From offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco, TCC Group has provided management consulting services to foundations, nonprofit organizations, corporate community involvement programs and government agencies for nearly thirty years. Services to our clients include strategic planning, organizational assessment and development, feasibility studies, program and organizational evaluation, board development and restructuring and repositioning, as well as grant program design, evaluation and management. TCC Group’s consulting staff includes individuals with wide-ranging expertise and experience in a diverse range of issues including education, arts and culture, community and economic development, human services, health care, children and family issues and the environment. [Exhibitor]

Teach for America [http://teachforamerica.org]Teach For America is the national corps of top recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. Our network includes 6,200 corps members teaching in 29 regions across the country and more than 14,000 alumni working from within education and many other sectors to create the systemic changes that will help end educational inequity. [Promotional Partner]

Telosa Software, Inc. [www.telosa.com]Telosa Software, Inc., is a leading provider of high-quality fundraising and donor management software for nonprofit organizations, both large and small. Exceed!™ Premier is comprehensive, full-featured fundraising software that is easy to use and affordably priced. At only $499, Exceed! Basic is designed to provide all the practical and essential tools you require for your fundraising and donor management needs. It delivers features you might expect from software costing much more. [Exhibitor]

Tedhart.com [www.p2pfundraising.org]Tedhart.com is a unique global consultancy, providing serious solutions for nonprofit and nongovernmental organization challenges. As a philanthropy advisor, we can help guide you to make wise and strategic choices in all aspects of your organization’s operations. Having management issues? Need help building up your board? Struggling to achieve online and offline fundraising goals? Tedhart.com‘s global team of experts will help you succeed. [Community Partner]

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Tides Center [http://tidescenter.org]With a 30-year history in progressive social change work, Tides Center is the nonprofit sector’s leading sponsor of social innovation. Tides Center provides back-office services, a legal framework, and capacity-building support for projects that share our vision of a just, healthy, and sustainable world. Tides Center accelerates social change by enabling new and effective approaches to some of our society’s most pressing issues. [Promotional Partner]

Top of the Square Catering [www.topofthesquarecatering.com]Top of the Square Catering proudly offers the finest catering that New York City has to offer. We believe catering is an art form that blends exquisite food, incredible presentation and unsurpassed service into unique events that far exceed our clients’ expectations. Our team of catering professionals and culinary experts will handle every detail of your event to ensure your complete satisfaction. [In-Kind Sponsor]

TriNet [www.trinet.com]Since 1988, thousands of companies throughout the United States and Canada have placed their trust in TriNet to help manage their HR responsibilities more strategically and cost-effectively. Our mission is to bring order, simplicity and ease of use to the complex HR functions in three distinct industries: technology, financial services and professional services. Companies within these industries gain economies of scale by aggregating with over 1,900 firms in TriNet’s customer base to access and deploy premium benefits, payroll and HR services. [Exhibitor]

uUnited Way of New York City [www.unitedwaynyc.org]United Way of New York City creates, leads and supports strategic initiatives that address the root causes of critical human care problems in order to achieve measurable improvement in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable residents and communities. Through our work we partner with neighborhood agencies, government, business, foundations, volunteers and others so that collectively we can achieve more than any one organization working alone. [Community Partner]

Universal Giving [http://universalgiving.org]UniversalGiving is an award-winning marketplace that allows people to give and volunteer with the top-performing projects all over the world. We offer a variety of ways for donors to become involved through individual projects or gift packages. Visitors simply choose a region (such as Africa) and an issue (such as education or the environment) and receive a list of quality ways to give and volunteer. When giving, 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the project. UniversalGiving performs due diligence on all its projects through its unique, trademarked QualityModel. [Promotional Partner]

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VolunteerNYC.org [www.volunteernyc.org]VolunteerNYC.org serves the dual purpose of providing meaningful volunteer opportunities for New Yorkers and providing nonprofit organizations in New York City the opportunity to post their volunteer needs and publicize the services provided by their organizations. Because this website is tailored specifically to New York City, our database will allow you to search within your

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own borough and zip code and get travel information for posted opportunities. The mission of VolunteerNYC.org is to help even the busiest New Yorker become a volunteer by giving them a great place to start. [Community Partner]

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The Wakeman Agency [www.thewakemanagency.com]The Wakeman Agency is a full-service event management and public relations firm specializing in the nonprofit and small business sectors. We create strategic events and media campaigns to raise our clients’ visibility in the overcrowded marketplace. Our mission is to help our clients change the world one social cause at a time. [Exhibitor]

WebServesUs [www.webservesus.org]WebServesUs enables nonprofits and small businesses to make the most of the web and Internet. WebServesUs offers each client a technology partnership providing stable, high-quality technology services and cost-effective solutions to facilitate the growth and performance of the nonprofit and small-business sectors. WebServesUs is a portal connecting technology workers who need to grow their skills and IT experts with nonprofits and small businesses to establish mutually beneficial relationships. Our service model includes consulting, planning, implementation and beyond. [Exhibitor]

WhyTuesday? [http://whytuesday.org]WhyTuesday? is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 2005 to raise awareness about the state of America’s voting system and to find ways to increase voter turnout and participation in elections. Using Web 2.0 technology, Why Tuesday? provides a platform for national dialogue about the problems with our current voting system and solutions that can directly improve the voting process, increase registration and drive turnout. View our documentary video blog, which has been seen over 1 million times! [Promotional Partner]

Women in Development [http://widny.org]The mission of Women in Development (WID), New York, is to maintain a supportive and collegial network for women in development and related fields to assist one another’s professional growth. [Promotional Partner]

The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership [http://woodhull.org]The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership’s training provides women with a tool kit for success, beginning with a three- to five-day retreat held at our retreat center in New York. Core program modules include ethics and leadership development, public speaking, negotiation, financial literacy, advocacy, identity and voice. [Promotional Partner]

yYelp [www.yelp.com] Yelp is the ultimate city guide that taps into the community’s voice and reveals honest and current insights on local businesses and services on everything from martinis to mechanics. Yelp is just real people writing

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real reviews, and that’s the real deal. Yelp is a fun and engaging place for passionate and opinionated influencers to share the experiences they’ve had with local businesses and services. [Media Sponsor]

YNPN [www.ynpn.org]The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of New York City (YNPN-NYC) supports the professional development of the next generation of nonprofit leaders by providing opportunities for skill building, information sharing and networking. By becoming a member of YNPN-NYC you join a diverse community of over 2,000 nonprofit professionals in the New York metropolitan area. Our membership includes nonprofit employees, consultants, volunteers, vendors and students from a wide range of nonprofit organizations. [Community Partner]

YouthNoise [http://youthnoise.org]YouthNoise is a social networking site for people under the age of 27 who like to connect based on deeper interests than Paris Hilton’s wardrobe and want to get engaged within a cause. Find a cause, search for friends and get involved. Want to free Tibet? Passionate about human rights? Whatever your cause, network it here. [Promotional Partner]

Youth Venture [http://youthventure.org]Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of young people to design and launch social ventures. We provide coaching, resources, and seed funding for the teams to launch and grow their Ventures. Youth Venture works with a fellowship of young people in eleven countries, and we are expanding each year. [Promotional Partner]

YP4 [www.youngpeoplefor.org]In 2004 People for the American Way Foundation launched Young People For (YP4) as a strategic long-term leadership initiative to invest in the next generation of leaders and build a long-term national network for young progressives. YP4 serves motivated, socially aware, diverse and creative young adults who are emerging leaders in their communities. We offer resources, guidance and a wide variety of ongoing opportunities for young leaders to connect with other progressive leaders and organizations and plan and execute projects of their choosing. [Community Partner]

zZazzle [www.zazzle.com] Infinite and instant, Zazzle is the only on-demand retail platform for nonprofits, consumers and major brands, offering billions of retail-quality, one-of-a-kind products shipped within 24 hours. Create and sell customized items—apparel, stickers, cards, tote bags, calendars, real U.S. postage and more—on Zazzle that raise awareness for your cause. Through the Zazzle Giving Program, Zazzle will donate 20 percent or more of every sale to your organization! [Exhibitor]

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