Center for Community Based and Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College.
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Barry Silverberg, Director,
Candyss Bryant, Coordinatorr
ACC CCBNO
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7051
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Current Learning Opportunities

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Center learning opportunities are concrete, pragmatic, and motivational.
Participants leave inspired and able to immediately apply what they learned.

To Register
Go to the session listing below and click on the class title link. This link will take you to a class description page on the TANO* website. The Center's use of this registration system is a benfit of TANO membership. Click on the TANO site registration link or follow the registration directions from this description page. If you haven't previously used our registration system, you will need to create a userid like you would for Yahoo. PERSONAL TANO MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED.

Class Information
Click on the title for the general course description. Presenter(s) information can also be found through the class title link.

Session Times & Location
All programs are held at ACC's Highland Business Center (address & map) unless otherwise noted. Area hotels

Session Fees
Many Center services are available at low or no cost . Where there are fees, they must be paid in advance of the session and will not be reimbursed unless the registrant cancels their registration in keeping with the College's Refund Policy.

Please contact Candyss Bryant, Center Coordinator for any additional information.

* TANO refers to the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations.



Learning Opportunities by Date

January 2008 February March April
May June July August
September October November December

Special Series

September 2008

  • 10-Sep-08 Wednesday  
     

    How to Use the Web for Communications and Marketing  

      Presenter: FireSpring
      Webinar - Participate from your own desktop
      Webinar brought to you by the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizationsd at Austin Community College & Firespring In this informative session ... more at
  • 12-Sep-08 Friday  
     

    calendar Succeeding in an Economic Downturn  

      Fri 12-Sep-08 9:30 AM to Fri 12-Sep-08 12:30 PM
      Austin Community College Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin TX

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      Nonprofit consultation and education often focus on strategies to accelerate program and resource growth in an environment that supports it. But how can you continue to achieve success in a down economy, ... more at
  • 16-Sep-08 Tuesday  
     

    Communication Strategies  

      Presenter: Debbie Jjohnson
      Tues 16-Sept-08 9:00 AM to Tues 16-Sept-08 12:00 PMMorning Program
      Austin Community College - Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville : Austin TX

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  • 23-Sep-08 Tuesday  

     

    How to Attract Supporters Using Online Social Networking...   

      Presenter: FireSpring
      Tue 23-Sep-08 10:00 AM to Tue 23-Sep-08 12:00 PM
      Webinar - Participate from your own desktop
      Webinar brought to you by the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizationsd at Austin Community College & Firespring In this free, educational ... more at

October 2008

  • 16-Oct-08 Thursday  
     

    Strategic Planning  

      Speaker: Candyss Bryant
      Thu 16-Oct-08 9:00 AM to Thu 16-Oct-08 12:00 PM
      ACC Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin TX

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  • 17-Oct-08 Friday  
     

    calendar Increasing Revenue and Outreach Through Social...   

      Fri 17-Oct-08 9:00 AM to Fri 17-Oct-08 12:30 PM
      Austin Community College Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin TX

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      At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Define and explain the concept of Social Entrepreneurism. Understand how Social Entrepreneurism differs from traditional approaches ... more at

November 2008

  • 13-Nov-08 Thursday  
     

    Strengthening Staff and Volunteer Relations  

      Thu 13-Nov-08 9:00 AM to Thu 13-Nov-08 12:30 PM
      Austin Community College Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin TX

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      The relationship between volunteers and staff has always been a delicate one, and is usually the biggest problem in involving volunteers more effectively in an organization. if your volunteer ... more at
  • 18-Nov-08 Tuesday  
     

    Growing Your Nonprofit Money Tree  

      Speaker: Jeff Cohen
      Tue 18-Nov-08 9:00 AM to Tue 18-Nov-08 4:00 PM
      ACC Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin TX

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      This session will provide the learner with an overview and orientation to the theory, practice, and application of financial resources development - i.e., philanthropic fundraising. At the end ... more at

December 2008

  • 3-Dec-08 Wednesday  
     

    Determining Program Impact  

      Wed 3-Dec-08 9:00 AM to Wed 3-Dec-08 12:30 PM
      Austin Community College Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin TX

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      This workshop will present an overview of the basics of measuring impact in a nonprofit. The process of what goes into program results and impact will be discussed in terms of logic models. ... more at

     

    Is Your Volunteer Program Hitting the Target  

      Wed 3-Dec-08 1:00 PM to Wed 3-Dec-08 4:30 PM
      Austin Community College Highland Business Center
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin TX

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      There are many facets to evaluating a volunteer program. This session will cover hot to assess staff readiness, conduct interviews, build organizational readiness and more. Participants will: ... more at

---- Past 2008 Sessions ----

January 2008

February 2008

  • 2/13/08 - 4/02/08 (9:00 am - 11:30) - 7 Week Course
    Art of Leadership
    Presenter
    : Brad Fregger, GroundBreaking Press
    Cost: $200 for the seven weeks ($180 for TANO Members)

March 2008

Offices closed March 8-16 (ACC Spring Break)
  • 3/25/08 (12:00 - 1:30 p.m.) - AFP Webinar
    Fundraising in a Diverse World
    Presenter: David Brown
    Cost: Free to AFP Members ($10 for non)
    Additional Notes: For interested registrants outside of Austin, you may want to check with your local AFP chapter or management assistance center. Program is being coordinated through AFP website. Direct all questions to AFP. This specific seminar will be previously recorded. Register at AFP Austin

April 2008

  • 4/03/08 (1:00 -2:00pm) Webinar Series
    A Question and Answer Session with the IRS
    Presenter: Ron Schultz, IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division
    Cost: $30 ($75 for entire series)
    Additional Notes:
    Register for this session on TANO website (First, create a userid).
  • 4/11/08 - 5/23/08 (9:00 am - 11:30) - 7 Week Course
    Art of Leadership- Third Offering
    Presenter
    : Brad Fregger, GroundBreaking Press
    Cost: $200 for the seven weeks ($180 for TANO Members) The Art of Leadership in seven weekly sessions. Each week builds upon the knowledge and discussion of the previous week making attendance critical. Register for this session on TANO website (First, create a userid).
  • 4/23/08 (12:00 - 1:30 p.m.) - AFP Webinar
    Demystifying Online Marketing for Nonprofits
    Presenter: Todd Baker
    Cost: Free to AFP Members ($10 for non)
    Additional Notes: For interested registrants outside of Austin, you may want to check with your local AFP chapter or management assistance center. Program is being coordinated through AFP website. Direct all questions to AFP. This specific seminar will be previously recorded. Register at AFP Austin

May 2008

June 2008

  • 16-Jun-08

    Monday

     

    http://www.tano.org/en/calendarevents/images/icons/types/green_12x14.gifCrucial Conversations  

     

    Speaker: Hayden M. Hayden

     

    Mon 16-Jun-08 8:30 AM to Mon 16-Jun-08 4:30 PM CST Morning Program

     

    ACC Highland Business Center - Room 222
    5930 Middle Fiskville Road : Austin Texas
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July 2008

August 2008

 

 

 

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