DEMYSTIFICATION OF PROGRAM EVALUATION

We are proud to have Nancy Kerry as a co-training for this class.
Nancy is a recognized expert in Program Evaluation with an extensive
background in developing program tracking systems for both Federal
and State multi-million dollar grant awards. You'll be provided with
handouts on developing tracking systems, training your staff
to "count what counts" -- and completing those "gawd-awful" final
reports. <grin> This is an excellent training for nonprofit,
municipal, county, state and federal employees.

HOSTED BY:  THE LA MESA PARK AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
AND THOSE WONDERFUL GALS AT GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS

DATE:          Thursday, April 17rd
TIME:           10:00 am to noon

PLACE:        THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
                    4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa (directions below)

COST:         Absolutely Free!!!!

CALL:          (619) 460-2738 for reservations
             	 OR Send an e-mail to BeDemystified@...
                    with your name (or names if more than one person)
                    and the name of your agencies. You will
automatically
                    receive guaranteed priority registration.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

REMEMBER, if you need the best in consultants

Grant Writing Specialists
"Helping Those Who Help Others"

Many Grant Writers Can Offer You Their Expertise,
We Can Offer You the Expertise of Many Grant Writers.

Visit our Website at www.GrantWrtr.com
or call us at (619) 460-2738 for more information

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DIRECTIONS TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER

FROM INTERSTATE 8 (EASTBOUND OR WESTBOUND)
Take the Jackson Drive exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp
and go south on Jackson Drive to La Mesa Boulevard. Go right on La
Mesa Boulevard to Memorial Drive. Go right on Memorial Drive and
building will be visible on the hill. Follow Memorial Drive and turn
into the first driveway on the righthand side.

FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING FREEWAY (94) AND STATE ROUTE 125
Take the Spring Street exit. Go north on Spring Street to University
Avenue. Turn right on University Avenue to Memorial Drive. Turn left
on Memorial Drive and the building will be visible on the hill.
Follow Memorial Drive and turn into the first driveway on the
righthand side.

HOWEVER, our understanding is that construction will be ongoing at
the 94 and Spring Street exit for a few more months and it will be a
mess in that area at least through the holidays. The best suggestion
is:

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, TAKE INTERSTATE 8 and follow those original
directions!

BUT, if you must take 94 and are detoured to the Bancroft Drive exit,
continue north on Bancroft Drive to Lemon Avenue. Go left on Lemon
Avenue to Jackson Drive (or Glen Street if you miss Jackson Drive).
Go right on Jackson Drive (or Glen Street) to La Mesa Boulevard. Go
left on La Mesa Boulevard. Go right at Memorial Drive.

ALTERNATIVE TO BANCROFT DETOUR:
Take the transition to Route 125 and take Lemon Avenue off ramp.Then
left onto Lemon Avenue and directions are same as above.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET LOST!!







~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

USD School of Education
Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program
Invites you to an


Open House

For Prospective Masters Degree and Certificate Students

Wednesday, May 14, 2003
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Joan Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
Conference Room H & I 248-249


Come Learn About the Program


Meet Our Faculty
Meet Our Advisory Board Members
Meet Students Who are Enrolled in the Program
Get a Tour of the Campus

     Applications to the Program are due July 1, 2003.
     Applications must be complete for consideration.

     For information on how to apply or to obtain an application,
please
contact:
     Danielle Wintermute, Director of Outreach & Recruitment
     at (619) 260- 7988

     For information on the Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Program,
please contact:
     Pat Libby, Program Coordinator, at (619) 282-8875.

Or visit our web site at: www.sandiego.edu/soe/nonprofit

Jerry Sherk just contacted me to let me know that he can provide FREE
technical assistance to any organization considering the development
of a youth mentoring program (children 5-18).

He is able to do this through Evaluation, Management and Training
(EMT), as they are funded by the state of California to provide this
fFREE service.

Jerry can provide technical assistance in such areas as:

· Doing a needs and resource assessment to see
         if mentoring fits in at your organization
· Developing a mission statement, goals and objectives
· Creation of program materials
· Recruiting and training staff
· Integration of best practices
· Help with mentor training

Over the past seven years or so, Jerry has learned how to get
mentoring programs up and running quickly and efficiently.

If you are even thinking about developing a program, now is the time!

Jerry Sherk can be reached directly by calling (760) 633-1807, or you
can email him at sherk@....

The University of Phoenix is currently looking for placement
opportunities for their students who are enrolled in the Human
Services Degree program.  If you are interested in hosting University
of Phonix students read the additional information below.

**********************************************************************
Here is what these students can offer:

Working adult students who are obtaining their undergraduate degree
in Human Services at the University of Phoenix.

The primary purpose of the Field Work Experience is to provide them
with the appropriate opportunities to utilize and develop their
skills.  They are also expected to learn about the Agency's
organizational structure, treatment practices, and services offered.

Within a 10-week period, the student needs to volunteer in the agency
for minimum of 80 hours  (usually 8 hours a week).   They will be
doing this 2-3 times in the course of obtaining their Bachelor's
degree in Human Services.  Students set up their hours with the
agency. Many students need evening and weekend hours.

The supervisor of the students will be responsible for signing off
their hours as well as being able to supervise them. The supervisor
will be evaluating the students one time during the 10 weeks, as well
as being called by the instructor of the field experience class.

if you are interested in having volunteers from the University of
Phoenix. you will need to complete an agency profile form.  This can
be obtained by e-mailing mlondon@.... And if you have any
questions, also please e-mail mlondon@....

Thank you for your time,

Michele L. London, LCSW
University of Phoenix
BSHS Field Experience Area Chair

DEMYSTIFICATION OF GRANT WRITING
K.I.S.S. Part I

Our specialized letter format grant known as K.I.S.S.
(Keeping It Simple and Sweet). Yes, there are tips of the
trade which will increase your chances of getting funding
for your organization and we will share those with you
in this information-packed seminar.

This is the first of a two part program. The second part
(only open to participants of the first class) will have
several grant writers who will review your K.I.S.S.
grant applications and give you expert advise and feedback.

HOSTED BY:  THE LA MESA PARK AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
AND THOSE WONDERFUL GALS AT GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS

DATE:         Thursday, May 1st
TIME:         10:00 am to noon

PLACE:        THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
               4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa
               (directions below)

COST:         Absolutely Free!!!!

CALL:         To reserve a guaranteed space,
               send an e-mail to

               BeDemystified@...

               with your name (or names if more than one person)
               and the name of your agencies. You will
               automatically receive guaranteed priority
               registration. Or, if you must, <grin>
               Call (619) 460-2738 for reservations.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

REMEMBER, if you need the best in consultants

Grant Writing Specialists
"Helping Those Who Help Others"

Many Grant Writers Can Offer You Their Expertise,
We Can Offer You the Expertise of Many Grant Writers.

Visit our Website at www.GrantWrtr.com
or call us at (619) 460-2738 for more information

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DIRECTIONS TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER

FROM INTERSTATE 8 (EASTBOUND OR WESTBOUND)
Take the Jackson Drive exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp
and go south on Jackson Drive to La Mesa Boulevard. Go right on La
Mesa Boulevard to Memorial Drive. Go right on Memorial Drive and
building will be visible on the hill. Follow Memorial Drive and turn
into the first driveway on the righthand side.

FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING FREEWAY (94) AND STATE ROUTE 125
Take the Spring Street exit. Go north on Spring Street to University
Avenue. Turn right on University Avenue to Memorial Drive. Turn left
on Memorial Drive and the building will be visible on the hill.
Follow Memorial Drive and turn into the first driveway on the
righthand side.

HOWEVER, our understanding is that construction will be ongoing at
the 94 and Spring Street exit for a few more months and it will be a
mess in that area at least through the holidays. The best suggestion
is:

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, TAKE INTERSTATE 8 and follow those original
directions!

BUT, if you must take 94 and are detoured to the Bancroft Drive exit,
continue north on Bancroft Drive to Lemon Avenue. Go left on Lemon
Avenue to Jackson Drive (or Glen Street if you miss Jackson Drive).
Go right on Jackson Drive (or Glen Street) to La Mesa Boulevard. Go
left on La Mesa Boulevard. Go right at Memorial Drive.

ALTERNATIVE TO BANCROFT DETOUR:
Take the transition to Route 125 and take Lemon Avenue off ramp.Then
left onto Lemon Avenue and directions are same as above.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET LOST!!







~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DEMYSTIFICATION OF GRANT WRITING
K.I.S.S. Part I

Our specialized letter format grant known as K.I.S.S.
(Keeping It Simple and Sweet). Yes, there are tips of the
trade which will increase your chances of SECURING funding
for your organization and we will share those with you
in this information-packed seminar.

We'll even share information, addresses, and contact names
of local foundations most likely to fund your program.

This is the first of a two part program. The second part
(only open to participants of the first class) will have
several grant writers who will review your K.I.S.S.
grant applications and give you expert advise and feedback.

HOSTED BY: THE LA MESA PARK AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
AND THOSE WONDERFUL GALS AT GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS

DATE: Thursday, May 1st
TIME: 10:00 am to noon

PLACE: THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa
(directions below)

COST: Absolutely Free!!!!

CALL: To reserve a guaranteed space,
send an e-mail to

BeDemystified@...

with your name (or names if more than one person)
and the name of your agencies. You will
automatically receive guaranteed priority
registration. Or, if you must, <grin>
Call (619) 460-2738 for reservations.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

REMEMBER, if you need the best in consultants

Grant Writing Specialists
"Helping Those Who Help Others"

Many Grant Writers Can Offer You Their Expertise,
We Can Offer You the Expertise of Many Grant Writers.

Visit our Website at www.GrantWrtr.com
or call us at (619) 460-2738 for more information

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DIRECTIONS TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER

FROM INTERSTATE 8 (EASTBOUND OR WESTBOUND)
Take the Jackson Drive exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp
and go south on Jackson Drive to La Mesa Boulevard. Go right on La
Mesa Boulevard to Memorial Drive. Go right on Memorial Drive and
building will be visible on the hill. Follow Memorial Drive and turn
into the first driveway on the righthand side.

FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING FREEWAY (94) AND STATE ROUTE 125
Take the Spring Street exit. Go north on Spring Street to University
Avenue. Turn right on University Avenue to Memorial Drive. Turn left
on Memorial Drive and the building will be visible on the hill.
Follow Memorial Drive and turn into the first driveway on the
righthand side.

HOWEVER, our understanding is that construction will be ongoing at
the 94 and Spring Street exit for a few more months and it will be a
mess in that area at least through the holidays. The best suggestion
is:

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, TAKE INTERSTATE 8 and follow those original
directions!

BUT, if you must take 94 and are detoured to the Bancroft Drive exit,
continue north on Bancroft Drive to Lemon Avenue. Go left on Lemon
Avenue to Jackson Drive (or Glen Street if you miss Jackson Drive).
Go right on Jackson Drive (or Glen Street) to La Mesa Boulevard. Go
left on La Mesa Boulevard. Go right at Memorial Drive.

ALTERNATIVE TO BANCROFT DETOUR:
Take the transition to Route 125 and take Lemon Avenue off ramp.Then
left onto Lemon Avenue and directions are same as above.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET LOST!!

QUESTION: What has almost a thousand volumes and can provide your
nonprofit organization with the tools to help you build and sustain
vital programs for our community????

ANSWER: The Resource Library at Nonprofit Management Solutions!!

Learn to use library resources for organization and board
development, human resources, fundraising, and more. This one hour
Library Orientation session with Library Consultant (and Goddess of
All Things Nonprofit) <grin> LEE SCHNEIDER, will introduce you to key
reference materials and demonstrate the Foundation Center Search (CD
ROM program) which is considered the most comprehensive funding
database around.

NEXT TRAINING IS: WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH  10:30 to 11:30 am

Orientations are free, but a reservation is required to attend, as
space is very limited.

CALL:  858.292.5702 ASAP to get in on this very valuable free
resource for nonprofits and those that love them.

ADDRESS:  8265 Vickers Street, San Diego, CA 92111
           (located in the Clairemont area between
            Caliremont Mesa Blvd nd Balboa).

Hi guys --

Have you wondered about getting hooked-up to accept donations on line
from total strangers? Wondered how to get volunteers locally that
weren't neighbors or family members? <grin>

To help you get answers to these questions, I thought I'd send out
information about the NETWORK FOR GOOD.

"Network for Good is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the
Web to help people get more involved in their communities - from
volunteering and donating money, to speaking out on issues you care
about."

Their website is networkforgood.org.

You can list your nonprofit to receive donations with no cost to you.
This sure beats the expense of hooking up your website to take Visa
and Mastercard. AND you can start telling people how easy it is to
donate on-line to your program by steering them to Network for Good.

Don't pass up this opportunity -- there is no excuse for NOT taking
advantage of this nonprofit resource.

Anyone who signs up -- you'll get extra candy at the next class.
Promise. <grin>

Penny Goforth
Senior Associate
Grant Writing Specialists
(619) 460-2738
www.GrantWrtr.com

Workshop put on by the Mentoring Coalition of San Diego County (A
Project of The Children's Initiative)

The time is getting close. If you have not already RSVP'd to Lisa
Varela at Lbrugato@... or 858-581-5888, please do so, to save
your space. This workshop should be a good one! Presenters are two
great experts in their fields.


FREE  Workshop...

"CREATING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDRAISING"

May 14, 2003

Polinsky Children's Center, Prevention Pavilion, 9440 Ruffin Court,
San Diego, CA 92123


AGENDA

8:30-9:00                       Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:15                       Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
9:15-9:30                       Program Presentation

9:30-10:15                     "How to Create Effective Partnerships"
                                      Sandra L. McBrayer, CEO, The
Children's Initiative
                                      1994 National Teacher of the Year

10:15-10:30                   Question & Answer
10:30-10:45                   Break

10:45-12:45                   "How to Position Your Program to
Receive Funding"
                                      Valerie Nash, Nash & Associates

12:45-1:00                     Question & Answer
1:00                              Adjourn


Please RSVP to Lisa Varela via reply e-mail <Lbrugato@...> or
858-581-5888.  All are welcome, however if seating becomes limited,
preference will be given to mentor program managers and staff.  Thank
you!

Hey everyone -- Kathy Abbott, the Grant Coordinator for the Superior
Court System here in San Diego, thought this article by Todd Baker
(http://championsofphilanthropy.com) would be of interest to all you
guys. I'm passing it on at her request under the FYI Heading. It is
in regards to funding solicitations. -- Penny Goforth, Senior
Associate of Grant Writing Specialists.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Subject: Death to the Dear Friend Letter


Kathleen,

I wrote this to help you become more successful in your work.

Todd

================================
Death to the Dear Friend Letter
================================

For a moment, don't try to defend the empirical data on your shelf,
which indicates that speaking to a person indirectly via a Dear
Friend letter rather than a personalized letter enhances your
charity's return on investment (ROI).

As you read on, listen to your own spirit; for it will guide you to
discern a higher truth. This is not to say the data on your shelf is
not truth. You've quantified it.  However, for every one Dear Friend
letter analysis that produces a better ROI, there are 10 personalized
letter analyses that prove just the opposite.  Don't worry, this
isn't the beginning of some schoolyard one-upmanship that
declares, "My analysis is better than your analysis."  However,
fundraisers who test and test so they can justify sending their
donors an impersonal letter just to save a few pennies per
piece are being short-sighted in what they value and measure.

As fundraisers, we must have a vision for what we do: What is the
ultimate objective for all of your communication efforts with your
donors?

Today's donors are looking for relationships with charities that
provide a sense of true partnership, a belonging to something greater
than themselves.  A donor's vision and passion for making a
difference is no different than yours to seek relevance and meaning
in your life.  Like all of us, donors want to make a statement about
what they value, and seek out others with whom to share that
experience.

Let me impart a new fundraising paradigm: View marketing as something
you do for donors and not to donors.  Your fundraising is something
that serves donors.  That service is to match the impact from the
benefits and services of your charity to your donor's passion.
Marketing plans and strategies are vital to success.  But let me
encourage you to write your next plan with a core purpose of building
strong relationships in order to foster donor loyalty.  This is a
strategy that leverages all of your organization's marketing
communication efforts in order to find, develop,and strengthen
relationships.  An "in-your-face" marketing strategy is short-lived.
An "in-your-life" strategy endures.  It ensures that what is
communicated piques their interest and fulfills their desire to help
change the world.  Of course, to realize such a paradigm, you must
have an organizational culture that integrates all communication
channels in order to be responsive and relevant.

To change an organizational culture, you must change what you value.
We value what we measure.

If your vision for marketing is to create and build donor loyalty,
then implementing and measuring non-relational tactics, such as a
Dear Friend letter, must be things of the past.  How do you measure
donor loyalty? It is not by evaluating one encounter in isolation,
but by assessing "in context" donor behavior at every point of
contact.

Creating an organizational culture that values and measures donor
loyalty is an ongoing process and should be a charity-wide effort.
Your organization's core values must reflect a desire to consistently
perform your mission well, and present clear and creative donor-
focused communication.

Your charity must inspire donors to loyalty.  This is accomplished
when donors truly feel as part of the effort ... when they can
envision themselves standing side-by-side with you to carry out a
worthwhile cause.

Let donors in.  Your mission and their mission must become one.  Then
listen to them refer to the charity as "we" and not "you."
The only way to do this is to see donors as champions, just as you
are a champion of philanthropy.

Hopefully, you're now beginning to understand how counterproductive a
Dear Friend letter is in building a relationship with a person.  Can
you hear a donor say these words: "I gave them $500 and this charity
doesn't even know my name.  What's the point?"  The unfortunate thing
is that we know our donors' names, but rely on some misguided
research that tells us that we can save a few bucks if we speak at
our donors en masse instead of with their individual hearts.

At each point of personal contact along the communication continuum,
we have an opportunity to increase the speed of relational momentum.
Every moment with a person allows us a chance to deepen our
relationship with them.  A Dear Friend letter will slow down or even
bring an end to the relational momentum.

Here is another way to capture the vision of what I'm saying.
Imagine we take a road trip from Toronto to Key West together.  On
our first day, we drive as far south as Washington D.C.  Then I
present you with an idea about how we can save money on gasoline: "If
we simply decided not to drive tomorrow, think of all the money we
could save!"  Surely, your response would be, "Well, that's certainly
true - we will save money - but aren't you being short-sighted as to
our ultimate objective, which is getting to Key West?"

Probably the most damaging thing in not addressing people by name is
the impression you leave with them of not really knowing who they
are.  All of us have experienced that feeling.  If you want to
connect with people and be remembered and relevant in their lives,
then you need to, at a minimum, assure them that you know their names.

So where does the Dear Friend letter fit into the context of creating
and building relationships?  One response may be, "Okay, if not in
donor renewal, what about new donor acquisition?"  In the case of
acquiring new donors, a Dear Friend letter has the exact reverse
effect on a person. People may become cynical with the cavalier use
of the word "friend," for they know that neither you, nor they, have
had prior contact and are not indeed, friends.

Somewhere in our journey as direct marketers we lost perspective on
what's most important and what we should value.  We've harnessed the
power of technology, not to become more human, but to analyze and
measure how to become less human.  And, in doing so, we became penny
wise and pound foolish in our efforts to raise money.

Expand your mind to encompass the possibility that your role in our
great effort is to inspire and cultivate hearts toward your cause.
Forget the "you" mentality and begin to embrace donors as real
friends.  While many worthwhile charities focus solely on the "donor
dollar," you can out-maneuver them by focusing 100% on making your
donors feel extraordinary.

A widely accepted truth is that it costs at least five times as much
to acquire a new donor as it does to keep an existing one happy.
Most certainly by now you will agree that using a donor's name is one
way to keep them happy.

Therefore, I say, "Death!  Death to the Dear Friend letter!"  May the
idea never be entertained in the minds of fundraisers again.  Go and
gather what remains of these misguided efforts and burn them in
effigy.

"If in the last few years you haven't discarded a major opinion or
acquired a new one, check your pulse.  You may be dead." Gelett
Burgess

P.S. Let's really take that trip to Key West.  We'll chat for hours,
listen to Jimmy Buffett because he's singing for change ... the first
round of margaritas is on me.

%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%

Hi Everyone --

On Thursday, June 19, 2003, the team at Grant Writing Specialists
will be sponsoring the Second Annual Fundraisers' Forum at the La
Mesa Community Center. Last years event was one of the best attended
of all our Demystification classes. This unique forum pulls together
representatives from "tried-and-true" fundraisers in which your
nonprofit organization can receive anywhere from 50% to a whopping
100% of the proceeds.

Kaaren McElroy, of the La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation,
suggested that this year we use a "faire" format where individuals
from nonprofits (you guys) can visit various booths and talk to these
fundraisers throughout the event. We think that's a great suggestion!

We've already contacted the vendors from last year's event and they
have confirmed their participantion this year. BUT we'd really like
to expand it on June 19th. So, we're asking you guys for suggestions.
Do you have experience with a particular fundraiser that has great
return for your group with a minimum of effort? Which are your
favorites? Who's nicest to work with? If you have suggestions, please
send the contact information to:

                          Ideas4GWS@...

Your input will improve this event tremendously. We'll contact the
one's you suggest directly and invite them to share their ideas with
others. We'll also make sure your recommendations and high praise are
passed along.

So, mark your calendars for the 2003 Fundraisers' Forum on June 19 at
the La Mesa Community Center and help us get the word out to everyone.

Take care and have a nice life!

Penny Goforth
Senior Associate
Grant Writing Specialists
GrantWrtr@...
(619) 460-2738

Visit our website at www.GrantWrtr.com

Workshop put on by the Mentoring Coalition of San Diego County (A
Project of The Children's Initiative)

LAST CHANCE: If you have not already RSVP'd to Lisa
Varela at Lbrugato@... or 858-581-5888, please do so, to save
your space. This workshop should be a good one! Presenters are two
great experts in their fields.


FREE  Workshop...

"CREATING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDRAISING"

May 14, 2003

Polinsky Children's Center, Prevention Pavilion, 9440 Ruffin Court,
San Diego, CA 92123


AGENDA

8:30-9:00                       Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:15                       Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
9:15-9:30                       Program Presentation

9:30-10:15                     "How to Create Effective Partnerships"
                                       Sandra L. McBrayer, CEO, The
Children's Initiative
                                       1994 National Teacher of the
Year

10:15-10:30                   Question & Answer
10:30-10:45                   Break

10:45-12:45                   "How to Position Your Program to
Receive Funding"
                                       Valerie Nash, Nash & Associates

12:45-1:00                     Question & Answer
1:00                              Adjourn


Please RSVP to Lisa Varela via reply e-mail <Lbrugato@...> or
858-581-5888.  All are welcome, however if seating becomes limited,
preference will be given to mentor program managers and staff.  Thank
you!

Sign up now for this free July, 8  all-day workshop provided by EMT,
and held at the Catamaran Resort Hotel.

"Mentoring High Risk Populations"

Registration form can be found at:

http://emt.org/mentoring.html

Click on "Regional Symposium Training Schedule"

_________________________________________________



EMT's Summer 2003 Mentoring Essentials Regional Training Symposiums
will focus on high risk populations including: foster youth, children
of incarcerated parents, and adjudicated youth.

The curriculum is being developed and presented by:

*    Brenda Ingram, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
*    Denise Johnston, M.D.
*    Dustianne North, M.S.W.

San Diego - Tuesday, July 8, 2003
Location:     Catamaran Resort Hotel
3999 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA  92109
(858) 488-1081
Registration Closes:
Thursday, July 1, 2003

All regional training symposiums are subject to availability. Lunch
will not be provided.

Workshop Time

Registration:  8:30 a.m.
*

Training Time:  9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


This workshop should fill up quickly,  so don't hesitate.

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS -

ADDICTION TREATMENT
TRENDS & STRATEGIES

San Diego Regional Training

May 23, 2003        10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Malcolm X Branch Library
Multipurpose Room
5148 Market Street
San Diego, CA  92114

This state-funded training features nationally recognized trainer and
consultant, Roland Williams providing an insightful presentation on
the latest trends in treatment strategies for alcohol and other drug
abuse.  Mr. Williams is an internationally certified addictions
counselor and acclaimed author of three books on relapse prevention
for African Americans.

The workshop is designed to provide practical clinical techniques and
knowledge for counselors, therapists and other clinicians.


Workshop Topics Include:

® Trends in Addiction Treatment
® Defining & Quantifying Recovery
® Working with Mandated Clients
® Relapse Prevention


® Working with Special Populations
® Cross Cultural Counseling
® Dually Diagnosed Clients
® Clinical Procedures
   This COST-FREE training qualifies for Continuing Education Hours.

To register - visit our website - www.getontrack.org - Training Events

Or contact Cheri Daniels:  (916) 498-0500     - odaniels@...



THE AFRICAN AMERICAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING PROJECT
IS MANAGED BYONTRACK PROGRAM RESOURCES
FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAMS

Jerry Sherk
1819 Bel Air Terrace
Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 633-1807
email: sherk@...
check web @ http://www.mentorms.com

EMT's Summer 2003 Mentoring Essentials Regional Training Symposium
Schedule is now available.

WHEN STAKES ARE HIGH: Researched-Based Mentoring For Youth With
Multiple Risk Factors

The 2003 Regional Training Symposium is available at NO COST to
participants. The training will focus on youth with multiple risk
factors including:

foster youth

children of incarcerated parents

adjudicated youth

homeless youth

children of substance abusers



The Regional Training Symposium will be available at four locations:



Santa Monica, June 26

San Diego, July 8

Monterey, August 25

Sacramento, September 22



For more information regarding the training and to access
registration forms click on the following link:
http://www.emt.org/ment_symposiums.html



Additional Questions?  Contact Shelly Boehm


Shelly Boehm
Evaluation, Management and Training (EMT)
Mentoring TA Coordinator
391 South Lexington Drive, Suite 110
Folsom, CA  95630
(916) 983-9506  FAX: (916) 983-5738
Email: shellyb@...   Website: www.emt.org

THERE'S MORE TO GETTING MONEY FOR YOUR NONPROFIT THAN JUST WRITING A
GOOD GRANT. THIS IS THE 6TH CLASS IN THE "DEMYSTIFICATION OF GRANT
WRITING" CORE SERIES.

Increase your chances of succeeding with foundations and
corporations!!

Yes, there are "tips of the trade" in surviving the site-visits of
potential funders. It's simple!! Return civility to the "Asking
Game". We teach you the simple formats of "please and thank you"
which will increase your visibility with the people who hold the
purse strings.

This is one of our most popular classes!! Loads of Information, lots
of handouts -- and every participant gets a gift certificate -- just
for attending!! Wow!! Who could ask for more? <grin>

CLASS:

DEMYSTIFICATION OF GRANT WRITING
THE ZEN OF SCHMOOZING

WHEN:
Thursday, June 5th

TIME:
10:00 AM TO NOON

WHERE:
LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa (Directions Below)

This Free Community Training is Specifically Geared for Nonprofit
Organizations and Those That Love Them

Presented by
The La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation
and
Those Great Ladies at Grant Writing Specialists

To be guaranteed a spot in this fun-filled class,
Please RVSP by sending an e-mail to BeDemystified@...
Include the name of the class you wish to attend, your name (s), and
the name of your organization.

Or call (619) 460-2738 with the same information.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DIRECTIONS TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


FROM INTERSTATE 8 (EASTBOUND OR WESTBOUND)
Take the Jackson Drive exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp
and go south on Jackson Drive to La Mesa Boulevard. Go right on La
Mesa Boulevard to Memorial Drive. Go right on Memorial Drive and
building will be visible on the hill. Follow Memorial Drive and turn
into the first driveway on the right-hand side.

FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING FREEWAY (94) AND STATE ROUTE 125
Take the Spring Street exit. Go north on Spring Street to University
Avenue. Turn right on University Avenue to Memorial Drive. Turn left
on Memorial Drive and the building will be visible on the hill.
Follow Memorial Drive and turn into the first driveway on the right-
hand side.

HOWEVER, our understanding is that construction will be ongoing at
the 94 and Spring Street exit for a few more months and it will be a
mess in that area at least through the holidays. The best suggestion
is: IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, TAKE INTERSTATE 8 and follow those original
directions!

BUT, if you must take 94 and are detoured to the Bancroft Drive exit,
continue north on Bancroft Drive to Lemon Avenue. Go left on Lemon
Avenue to Jackson Drive (or Glen Street if you miss Jackson Drive).
Go right on Jackson Drive (or Glen Street) to La Mesa Boulevard. Go
left on La Mesa Boulevard. Go right at Memorial Drive.

ALTERNATIVE TO BANCROFT DETOUR:
Take the transition to Route 125 and take Lemon Avenue off ramp. Then
left onto Lemon Avenue and directions are same as above.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET LOST!!

I received the following e-mail about funding opportunities for
youth, faith-based and community organizations. In a subsequent
message, Lola Montgomery asked me to forward this message to programs
who might be interested in applying for these funds. Good to my word,
<grin> here it is. -- Penny Goforth

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please use the link below to review two new grant program
announcements. If you still have questions after reading both the RFP
and the Guidance carefully, please e-mail me at the address below.

Best of Luck!

www.youthdevelopment.org/articles/pr050301.htm

Lola Montgomery

Grants Research Specialist

Institute for Youth Development

1329 Shepard Drive Suite 1

Sterling VA 20164

703.471.8750 ext 129

fax 471.8709

lmontgomery@...

DEMYSTIFICATION OF FUND RAISING AND GRANT WRITING

For those who have dreamed of having our Demystification series
available during evening hours, your dreams are about to come true!!!
<grin>

For those who have tried to reschedule meetings and emergencies so
you could make our daytime classes, boy, have we got news for you!!

We've packed five of our classes into one three-hour presentation.
You'll get new ideas and new energy to rejuvenate your team with this
exciting look at the fund raising game. Class materials will cover:

1)Fund Raising Ideas – New ideas about putting a good spin on
the "asking" game.

	 • Develop a fund raising calendar for your program
	 • Maximize your profit/minimize your time
	 • Updated information on the best seasonal product sales
	 • Nontraditional approaches

2) Auctions Made Easy – How to Have a Quick and Simple Fund Raising
Auction . . .

	 • Without Making Enemies of Your Closest Friends and Co-
                 Workers
	 • Without Having Committee Members Kill Each Other. . .
	 • In Only Two Months . . .
	 • for Less Than $100 . . .
	 • And Still Make A Few Thousand Dollars Profit

3)        Demystification of Grant Writing

	 • Getting Your Ducks in a Row
	 • Simplifying Your Requests (Letter Format Grants)
	 • Local Research on Local Money Sources
	 • Tips of the Trade

These seminars are being hosted by the Learning Annex, so there is a
cost involved. Cost range from $39 to $49 depending on your
membership in the Learning Annex and you'll get $5 off if you
register on line.

To make it worth your while, we're giving more information than you
could possibly imagine. All this and free candy too!!! <grin>

All classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Hotel Circle.

The name they've given the class is "Successful Fundraising & Grant
Writing". I can't help it, they have no imagination!
The Course Number is 500.

Section C will be on Monday evening, June 23
Section D will be on Thursday evening, July 24
Section E will be on Thursday evening, August 28


To register on line, visit www.learningannex.com.
To register by phone, call 619.544.9700

May 28, 2003
Contact:  Penny Goforth, 619-460-2738

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPCOMING SEMINAR BRINGS FUNDING SOLUTIONS
TO SAN DIEGO NON-PROFITS

San Diego is home to more than 7,000 non-profits organizations that
are finding the challenge of securing funding sources even more
difficult in these uncertain economic times.  In direct response to
this dilemma, Grant Writing Specialist has put together a seminar
entitled, "Fundrai$er$ Forum," on Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m.-noon at
the La Mesa Community Center (4975 Memorial Drive).

"Fundrai$er$ Forum" is a unique community effort that will feature
more than ten companies that incorporate fundraising opportunities
within their operations.  The companies featured include, Chevy's
Restaurant; Creative Fund Raising; Dudley's Bakery; Empower
Enterprises; Krispy Kreme; Marie Callendars; Premium Nut; SBF
Athletics; See's Candy; Westfield Shopping Malls; and others.  Each
company will give a brief overview of its fundraising programs.

"Last year, we had over 150 people from the non-profit community
attend and we are expecting an even greater turnout this year," said
Penny Goforth, Senior Associate at Grant Writing Specialists.  "The
team of Grant Writing Specialists is so proud to bring these types of
informative seminars to the community because it's in direct
alignment with our vision…helping those who help others."

This FREE community event is sponsored by Grant Writing Specialists
and the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Foundation.  To RSVP and learn
more about Grant Writing Specialists' services, call 619-460-2738 or
visit its website at www.grantwrtr.com.

# # #

To pre-register for this great workshop, send the name of your
organization and the names and numbers of attendees to
BeDemystified@....

QUESTION: What has almost a thousand volumes and can provide your
nonprofit organization with the tools to help you build and sustain
vital programs for our community????

ANSWER: The Resource Library at Nonprofit Management Solutions!!

Learn to use library resources for organization and board
development, human resources, fundraising, and more. This one hour
Library Orientation session with Library Consultant (and Goddess of
All Things Nonprofit) <grin> LEE SCHNEIDER, will introduce you to key
reference materials and demonstrate the Foundation Center Search (CD
ROM program) which is considered the most comprehensive funding
database around.

NEXT TRAINING IS: Monday, June 9 -- 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Orientations are free, but a reservation is required to attend, as
space is very limited.

CALL: 858.292.5702 ASAP to get in on this very valuable free
resource for nonprofits and those that love them.

ADDRESS: 8265 Vickers Street, San Diego, CA 92111
(located in the Clairemont area between
Caliremont Mesa Blvd nd Balboa).

SPECIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL NONPROFITS

If you can answer YES to the following four questions, Grant Writing
Specialists would love the chance to discuss how we can help you on a
contingency fee basis.

Does your program address any health-related areas?
Is your group considered grass-root in nature?
Is your annual budget less than $500,000?
Have you had problems getting traditional funding?

The California Endowment is dedicated to meeting the health needs of
California's under served populations by supporting locally developed
efforts that utilize the diverse attributes and strengths of
communities. As part of this work, the Local Opportunities Fund was
created to provide communities with resources to address important
health issues on a local level.

Grant Writing Specialists may be able to assist you in applying for
up to $50,000 in General Operating Support from the Local
Opportunities Fund with no up-front costs to your program.


For more information contact us at:

Grant Writing Specialists
e-mail us at Ideas4GWS.com or
call our main offices at 619.460-2738

ALL NONPROFITS, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES ARE FACING SERIOUS FUNDING CUTS
AS THE ECONOMY GETS SHAKIER. PLAN FOR THIS BY DIVERSIFYING YOUR FUND
RAISING CALENDAR WITH NEW IDEAS FROM SOME GREAT LOCAL BUSINESSES.
COME MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM:

BODY BEAUTIFUL -- Car Wash fundraiser -- without the water, dirty
rags, and sun burn. Sell car wash coupons and make a hefty profit.

BROADWAY SAN DIEGO -- The number one theater presenters providing
discounts on tickets as a nonprofit fund raiser. These are the folks
who have brought "Cats", "Lord of the Dance", "The Producers", "42
Street', and many, many more.

CHEVYS IN GROSSMONT CENTER -- One of the easiest and simplest good
time ways of making money. Host a Nite at Chevys for your group and
receive a cut of the proceeds.

CREATIVE FUND RAISING -- Visit their Holiday Booth, their Candle
Booth and their Cookie Dough Booth. UCSD programs recommend these
folks highly.

DUDLEY'S BAKERY -- World famous breads and a great fundraising
opportunity for any program.

EMPOWER ENTERPRISES -- Cruises at great rates -- they do all the
work, you connect with people and your group gets a piece of the
action.

JULIAN JAMS -- Local mountain community products enhances and adds
scrumptious treats to any nonprofit sales event.

KRISPY KREME DONUTS -- Need we say more!!!!

MARIE CALENDERS RESTAURANT -- Fantastic Thanksgiving fundraiser for
pumpkin pies and soooo much more!!

PREMIUM NUT COMPANY -- My personal favorite product fund raising
company. With over 100 products and some of the nicest people around,
they have returns of 50% plus on all items sold.

SBF ATHLETICS -- Talk to Todd Sabala about customized products like
shirts and hats at extremely low prices. Sell your own products at
great profits to your group, school, team, company.

SEE'S CANDY -- Holiday fundraisers with phenomenal color brochures
and great profits. See's Candy sells itself with only a little bit of
help from your groups. <grin>

WESTFIELD SHOPPING TOWN -- They have a terrific event once a year.
Sell tickets to allow shoppers to get great discounts and freebies
including free Santa pictures. Your group keeps a whopping 100% of
the proceeds.

This is one of our most popular classes!! Loads of Information, lots
of handouts -- Wow!! Who could ask for more? <grin>

CLASS TITLE:
DEMYSTIFICATION OF FUND DEVELOPMENT
THE FUNDRAI$ER$ FORUM

WHEN:
Thursday, June 19th

TIME:
10:00 AM TO NOON

WHERE:
LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa (Directions Below)

This Free Community Training is Specifically Geared for
Nonprofit Organizations and Those That Love Them

Presented by
The La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation
and
Those Great Ladies at Grant Writing Specialists

To be guaranteed a spot in this fun-filled class,
Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to BeDemystified@...
Include the name of the class you wish to attend, your name(s),
and the name of your organization.

Or call (619) 460-2738 with the same information.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DIRECTIONS TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


FROM INTERSTATE 8 (EASTBOUND OR WESTBOUND)
Take the Jackson Drive exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp
and go south on Jackson Drive to La Mesa Boulevard. Go right on La
Mesa Boulevard to Memorial Drive. Go right on Memorial Drive and
building will be visible on the hill. Follow Memorial Drive and turn
into the first driveway on the right-hand side.

FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING FREEWAY (94) AND STATE ROUTE 125
Take the Spring Street exit. Go north on Spring Street to University
Avenue. Turn right on University Avenue to Memorial Drive. Turn left
on Memorial Drive and the building will be visible on the hill.
Follow Memorial Drive and turn into the first driveway on the right-
hand side.

HOWEVER, our understanding is that construction will be ongoing at
the 94 and Spring Street exit for a few more months and it will be a
mess in that area at least through the holidays. The best suggestion
is: IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, TAKE INTERSTATE 8 and follow those original
directions!

BUT, if you must take 94 and are detoured to the Bancroft Drive exit,
continue north on Bancroft Drive to Lemon Avenue. Go left on Lemon
Avenue to Jackson Drive (or Glen Street if you miss Jackson Drive).
Go right on Jackson Drive (or Glen Street) to La Mesa Boulevard. Go
left on La Mesa Boulevard. Go right at Memorial Drive.

ALTERNATIVE TO BANCROFT DETOUR:
Take the transition to Route 125 and take Lemon Avenue off ramp. Then
left onto Lemon Avenue and directions are same as above.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET LOST!!

On July 24, 2003, The Escondido Education Compact is hosting an EMT
Mentoring Plus Workshop on Preparing Mentees for Success: A Guide for
Program Managers.

Workshop Description

Mentoring programs tend to focus on training their mentors but seldom
extend the same attention to orienting mentees. Training youth helps
them to optimize the mentoring experience and it also creates a safer
mentoring environment. In this interactive workshop, you will learn
how to develop a "community of caring," institute safety precautions,
and design and implement a mentee training that will help your
mentees to get the most out of the match.

Space is limited so early registration is recommended
as registration is on a first come first serve basis.

Training Facility:
East Valley Community Center
Vineyard Room
2245 East Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA  92027
(760) 839-4515

Workshop Time:
… Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
… The training is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lunch is on your own.

For Directions to Location
Click on the following link to obtain directions to the training
location. http://maps.yahoo.com/py/ddResults.py?Pyt=Tmap



QUESTIONS?
Contact Shelly Boehm at:
Email: shellyb@...
Fax: (916) 983-5738
Phone: (916) 983-9506

The Mentoring Plus Workshop Series is a program of the EMT Group, Inc.
through its Technical Assistance Contract  with the California
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.


______________________________________________________

Please print this form, provide the requested information (PLEASE
PRINT VERY CLEARLY) and fax it to 916.983.5738.


   A registration confirmation will be sent 5 days prior to the
workshop.

First Name

Last Name

Organization

Program/School

Street Address

City

State

Zip

County

Email

Phone (& area code)

Fax


PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

______________________________________________________

The Fundraisers' Forum at the La Mesa Community Center was very, very
successful. We had over 130 attendees from nonprofit organizations,
schools, and churches. With 12 presenters who had ideas to help with
fundraisers, everyone was a winner!!

If you missed this great opportunity, I will reiterate the highlights
Aand provide the handouts at the Learning Annex classes throughout
the Summer. These programs are geared towards those individual who
cannot break free for daytime workshops.

SUCCESSFUL FUND RAISING AND GRANT WRITING

For those who have dreamed of having our Demystification series
available during evening hours, your dreams are about to come true!!!
<grin>

For those who have tried to reschedule meetings and emergencies so
you could make our daytime classes, boy, have we got news for you!!

We've packed five of our classes into one three-hour presentation.
You'll get new ideas and new energy to rejuvenate your team with this
exciting look at the fund raising game. Class materials will cover:

1)Fund Raising Ideas – New ideas about putting a good spin on
the "asking" game.

• Develop a fund raising calendar for your program
• Maximize your profit/minimize your time
• Updated information on the best seasonal product sales
• Nontraditional approaches

2) Auctions Made Easy – How to Have a Quick and Simple Fund Raising
Auction . . .

• Without Making Enemies of Your Closest Friends and Co-
Workers
• Without Having Committee Members Kill Each Other. . .
• In Only Two Months . . .
• for Less Than $100 . . .
• And Still Make A Few Thousand Dollars Profit

3) Demystification of Grant Writing

• Getting Your Ducks in a Row
• Simplifying Your Requests (Letter Format Grants)
• Local Research on Local Money Sources
• Tips of the Trade

These seminars are being hosted by the Learning Annex, so there is a
cost involved. Cost range from $39 to $49 depending on your
membership in the Learning Annex and you'll get $5 off if you
register on line.

To make it worth your while, we're giving more information than you
could possibly imagine. All this and free candy too!!! <grin>

All classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Hotel Circle.

The name they've given the class is "Successful Fundraising & Grant
Writing". I can't help it, they have no imagination!
The Course Number is 500.

Section C will be on Monday evening, June 23
Section D will be on Thursday evening, July 24
Section E will be on Thursday evening, August 28


To register on line, visit www.learningannex.com.
To register by phone, call 619.544.9700

Hey Guys --

I just talked to the folks at the Learning Annex. They have
authorized a discount for people on this list who sign up for the
class this Monday, June 23rd, in Successful Fundraising & Grant
Writing.

The super secret code is worth $12 off. If you call or register on
line, use the coupon number: SD 9103. The class will be held in
Mission Valley at the Hanalei from 6:30 to 9:30 and we have mega,
mega handouts and tips of the trade to share with attendees.

If you have already signed up and are on this list, you can call them
and they will give you the $12 as a credit.

Hope to see you there.

Penny Goforth
Senior Associate
Grant Writing Specialists

Dear Nonprofit Colleagues,

At a meeting yesterday with federal agencies we were asked to help
recruit
nonprofits to test a pilot website - Grants.gov - that will
eventually be a
one stop resource for finding and applying for federal grants.

If you or someone in your organization is interested in test driving
the
new Grants.gov website and participating in focus groups or surveys,
please
email the Grants.gov program at info@..., or send me a
message. The
agencies will be soliciting critical input at various times
throughout the
year as they build the system.

Here is a little background information on Grants.gov sent by the
federal
team:
"Grants.gov will streamline the process of awarding $360+ billion
annually
to state and local governments, academia, not-for-profits and other
organizations. The vision for Grants.gov is to produce a simple,
unified
source to electronically find, apply, and manage grant opportunities.
Grants.gov will serve as the common face for Federal grant program
information and applications.

Key benefits include:
* A single source for finding grant opportunities, helping applicants
locate and learn more about funding opportunities in a standardized
manner
* A secure and reliable source for applying for Federal Grants online,
simplifying the grant application process and reducing paperwork."

Your participation and input are critical to making the new system
user
friendly and reducing the administrative burdens that are part of the
current process.  Already the input you have given us has been
extremely
useful, and the agencies have been very responsive to the issues
raised.

We strongly encourage you to respond by sending a message to
info@....

Kay Guinane
OMB Watch

HOW TO GET YOUR NONPROFIT RECOGNIZED IN THE MEDIA
WITHOUT RESORTING TO SCANDALS! <GRIN> What a catchy
description for such an important part of our local
nonprofit community.

CLASS: DEMYSTIFICATION OF PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS

WHEN:
Thursday, July 10
TIME:
10:00 AM TO NOON

WHERE:
LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa (Directions Below)

This Free Community Training is Specifically Geared for
Nonprofit Organizations and Those That Love Them

Our Presenters will be:

DONNA BLANCO
Donna has worked in Media Relations for nonprofit groups and
businesses for over ten years. She is currently working with a
television station which serves the Hispanic communities of
Southern California.

LAURA GROPAN
Laura has over 20 years of experience in marketing and
communications.  Her background includes work in advertising,
promotions, public relations, publicity, strategic marketing,
branding, market research, trade show marketing, Web marketing
and business plan Development.  She has spent the last ten
years in marketing and public relations for UCSD, Aztec Shops
at San Diego State University and the California Community
Colleges system.  Additionally, she has served on a number of
not-for-profit boards and has taught marketing & PR courses at
UCSD extension.  Laura possesses extensive national as well
as local media contacts.

The Workshop is Presented by
The La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation
and
Those Great Ladies at Grant Writing Specialists

To be guaranteed a spot in this fun-filled class,
Please RVSP by sending an e-mail to BeDemystified@...
Include the name of the class you wish to attend, your name (s), and
the name of your organization.

Or call (619) 460-2738 with the same information (but please don't
expect us to return the call -- just leave the information and we'll
let you into the class).

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DIRECTIONS TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER
4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


FROM INTERSTATE 8 (EASTBOUND OR WESTBOUND)
Take the Jackson Drive exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp
and go south on Jackson Drive to La Mesa Boulevard. Go right on La
Mesa Boulevard to Memorial Drive. Go right on Memorial Drive and
building will be visible on the hill. Follow Memorial Drive and turn
into the first driveway on the right-hand side.

FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING FREEWAY (94) AND STATE ROUTE 125
Take the Spring Street exit. Go north on Spring Street to University
Avenue. Turn right on University Avenue to Memorial Drive. Turn left
on Memorial Drive and the building will be visible on the hill.
Follow Memorial Drive and turn into the first driveway on the right-
hand side.

HOWEVER, our understanding is that construction will be ongoing at
the 94 and Spring Street exit for a few more months and it will be a
mess in that area at least through the holidays. The best suggestion
is: IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, TAKE INTERSTATE 8 and follow those original
directions!

BUT, if you must take 94 and are detoured to the Bancroft Drive exit,
continue north on Bancroft Drive to Lemon Avenue. Go left on Lemon
Avenue to Jackson Drive (or Glen Street if you miss Jackson Drive).
Go right on Jackson Drive (or Glen Street) to La Mesa Boulevard. Go
left on La Mesa Boulevard. Go right at Memorial Drive.

ALTERNATIVE TO BANCROFT DETOUR:
Take the transition to Route 125 and take Lemon Avenue off ramp. Then
left onto Lemon Avenue and directions are same as above.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET LOST!!

This announcement was forwarded from the Mentornet Group

>Hello Colleagues,
>Scholarship opportunities, read below. Please pass on this
>information. Thank you.
>
>
>
>Lavidge Scholarships for Nonprofit Marketing Professionals - Call
>for Applications
>
>Don't miss this opportunity to help a local nonprofit achieve its
goals!
>
>Do you know marketing professionals at nonprofit organizations who
>need to learn the steps involved in conducting and evaluating a
>research project? Would you like to help a nonprofit marketer
>benefit from sampling, questionnaire design and data analysis tools?
>The AMA Foundation is currently accepting nominations for Robert J.
>Lavidge Nonprofit Marketing Research Scholarships. These
>scholarships, endowed by Bob Lavidge's many friends and colleagues
>to honor his 50 years of extraordinary service and contributions to
>the marketing profession, help marketing leaders in the nonprofit
>sector further their marketing research-related education by
>participating in marketing research courses, seminars or tutorials.
>Please consider nominating at least one nonprofit marketing leader
>from your community.
>
>The application and other details about the program are available
>online at
><http://www.themarketingfoundation.org/>www.themarketingfoundation.or
g
>(select the 'Programs/Awards' link on the left, then select the
>'Robert J. Lavidge Marketing Research Scholarships for Nonprofit
>Marketing Professionals' link.) Contact Catherine Marshall, Program
>Manager at the AMA Foundation,
>(<mailto:cmarshall@...>cmarshall@...) with any questions.
>The deadline for all nominations is July 30, 2003.
>Winners will be notified August 20, 2003, and will be able to use
>these scholarships anytime before July 1, 2004 at marketing
>research-related conferences (tuition fees are waived at AMA
>Marketing Research Conferences), classes at a college or university,
>or tutorials on specific research methods, including travel expenses.
>
>

I know that many of you have already received several e-mails on the
subject of blocking spam by using the Governments new web site to
register your phone number, but for those few who have not received
this information, we are providing it below.

http://donotcall.gov/DNC/default.aspx

Happy blocking!

The team at Grant Writing Specialists

This information came to us from Sue Racanelli of the San Diego
Foundation. It involves an award to four nonprofits to carry out
their programs. We agree that it can't hurt to apply. Your program
may be the one we mention next year. <grin>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Yale School of Management's Second Annual National Business Plan
competition is now accepting applications. Four nonprofits will
receive $100,000 and technical assistance to carry out a business
plan. The Bay Area's CompuMentor was a winner last year.

Application info at
http://www.ventures.yale.edu/aboutcompetition.asp.

Read about CompuMentor's winning proposal at
http://www.compumentor.org/.





Sue Racanelli

Funding Information Center

The San Diego Foundation

619.235.2300 ext. 304