

Presented by Kim Klein, author of "Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times" and "Fundraising for Social Change."
EBCF is offering a program to strengthen the leadership of local nonprofit organizations in our community. Join us for this training which is aimed at those serving on governing boards of nonprofit organizations.
Hone your Board's fundraising skills through highly actionable, readily implementable tips and best practices.
- How to raise money and identify funding sources during tough economic times.
- How your fundraising efforts can promote your organization's mission.
- Tips to deal with common fears about asking for money.
- Why board members have to set the pace with regard to fundraising.
This content is specifically crafted for Board members.
Two sessions are being offered:
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Seminar: 4:30 - 6:00 pm; Reception: 6:00-7:00 pm
East Bay Community Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation Conference Center
353 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
AND
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30 am; Seminar: 8:30-10:00 am
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549


May 6, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Mary Doorley, ACFRE
June 9, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Amy M. Eisenstein, MPA, CFRE
July 27, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Timothy D. Logan, ACFRE
September 23, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Vinay Bhagat
October 7, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Erik J. Daubert MBA, ACFRE
November 16, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Jean Block
December 9, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 AM
This Web/Audioconference series is presented locally by Mechanics Bank, the Association of Fundraising Professionals–Golden Gate Chapter, and the Development Executives Roundtable. Thanks to these sponsors, the broadcasts will be shown free of charge at the East Bay Community Foundation, located on Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in Oakland. For more information, or to register, contact at
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or (510) 208-0819.
All sessions qualify for CFRE continuing education credits.


Tuesday, March 2, 2010
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks:
Nicole Taylor, President & CEO, East Bay Community Foundation
Wil Hardee, President & CEO, Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce
Jennie Ong, Executive Director, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Felix Galaviz, CEO, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County
Presenters:
Mike Hannigan, Give Something Back
Ernesto Rivas, Alameda County Social Services Agency
Bill Heiser, Urban Strategies Council
Susana Villarreal, City of Oakland
Lisa Forti, Alameda County Community Asset Network, Urban Strategies Council
Closing Remarks:
Jenna Payne, Inner City Advisors
Co-hosted with the Office of Mayor Dellums, Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County, Alameda County, Urban Strategies Council, Oakland Merchants Leadership Forum, Inner City Advisors and Oakland Private Industry Council, Inc.
Join us and learn about cost saving opportunities that can help entrepreneurs with their bottom line. Learn about new stimulus wage reimbursement programs, enterprise zone benefits, employee training resources, hiring incentives, employee savings programs and other ways that business owners can access and save money.
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Special thanks to The Clorox Company Foundation for their generous support of this event.
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