LOOKING FOR THE UPSIDE IN THE DOWNTURN: TIME-TESTED MODELS OF NONPROFIT INNOVATION U.S. Bank invites those who work in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to an indepth seminar and workshop on best practices organized by the Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research at the University of San Diego. The session will present field-tested models of how organizations throughout the nation are functioning more effectively through collaborative inter-organizational relationships or the innovative use of technology. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss these ideas in small groups with the presenters over lunch. The seminar will feature: o The Children's Support Foundation of New York - Shared Planned Giving o Pittsburgh Human Resources Collaborative - Shared HR Functions o Council of Community Clinics of San Diego - Shared Purchasing o USD Professor Mary McDonald - Mechanics of Collaboration o Shakespeare Santa Cruz - Fundraising Through Innovative Technology o Heather Carpenter and Tom Cesarini - Technology Tools for Increased Efficiency Please join us for this informative event: o Date: Friday, June 5, 2009 o Time: 8:00 AM-12:45 PM o Place: University of San Diego Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Warren Auditorium 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 o
Fee:
$25 per person, breakfast and lunch will be provided. Scholarships available upon request.
Register online at www.sandiego.edu/nonprofit/events Direct questions to Carmen Valencia at cvalencia@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-8839