Is it all about the money? Resource Development for the Nonprofit Organization. Fundraising is rarely seen as a perk of working at a nonprofit organization. More grey hairs and furrowed brows come from raising money than from anything else. This training will help organizations deal with the seemingly endless shortage of operating and program funds. Participants will learn ways to improve annual fundraising, including special events, direct mail, and major donor efforts. Laura Cootsona, the Foundation’s Nonprofit Consultant will introduce the topics of planned giving and capital campaigns. The course will provide new ways of planning, creative ways to shift old habits, and methods to communicate the organization’s story to increase community awareness and financial support. This class benefits both staff and board members regardless of organizational size.

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Staff and volunteers from all local nonprofits are welcome to join us for our quarterly meeting. A panel presentation will cover "Annie B's and the Annual Campaign; Making the Most of your Donations." There will be plenty of time for questions, good ideas, and creative concepts. New Location: Creative Catering, 2565 Zanella Way (Zanella & Morrow Lane). Thanks to this year's sponsor Work Training Center.

The Grange Hall at 2775 Nord Ave.

"Touch of Chico"

www.tllf.org

Class Description:
Engaging Events – The Keys to Success - Instructor Ryann Cox
Are your events missing the mark? Are you able to capture potential
donors and motivate them to give? Events are more than just checklists
and centerpieces. Yes, successful events should be well-organized and
presented in an attractive manner…. Engaging events harness the
potential donor in a deliberate and designed approach.
Become skilled at the keys to success to orchestrate an engaging event.
This class will cover not only the basics of event management, but the
strategy to bring your events to the highest level.

With a passion for nonprofits and the community, Ryann Cox has spent the entirety of her professional career involved in both. As the former Director of Development for Women’s Resource Clinic, Ryann developed their very successful benefit dinner that drew nearly 900 guests annually, as well as several other lucrative events.
Ryann Cox Events was brought to fruition when Ryann stepped down from her years in nonprofits to have her first child. “Although I thought I would have a bit of time off, the clients kept finding me,” she said. Her business serves private, corporate and individuals' needs, through either full service event planning or consulting services. Clients include The Jesus Center, Work Training Center, and North Valley Community Foundation. Ryann resides in Chico with her husband and two young daughters, Regan and Paige.

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We are pleased to announce the January 4, 2008 launch of the California Cultural Data Project (California CDP). This project is the most ambitious and comprehensive effort ever to gather and analyze information about the contributions of the cultural sector to California's economy and quality of life. During the coming year, applicants to many California grant programs will be asked to participate in the California CDP.

League of Women Voters of Butte County
and the Butte County State Budget Coalition
present an

Emergency Community Meeting

State Budget Impact: “Short-Term Solutions = Long-Term Disasters”

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
3:00 PM– 6:00 PM
Chico City Council Chambers
1411 Main St. Chico, CA 95926

• Panel Presentations

• Community Testimony

• Possible Solutions

July 26 2008 The Torres Shelter is having a Christmas in July car wash and yard sale. It is held from 9-3 at the shelter 101 Silver Dollar Way  Great time to support the shelter, get your car washed and purchase some great deals on Christmas decorations.Santa will be there from 9-1

The shelter will be holding a car wash at the shelter on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9-3  through the summer.

The Community Housing and Credit Counseling Center will offer their regular Homebuyer Workshop, on Saturday July 26, 2008.  The workshop will take place at 1250 Humboldt Road from 9-3.

This workshop is sponsored by the City of Chico.

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!

First Day of the 2008 Community Drive!