The Team at Grant Writing Specialists is dedicated to
"Helping Those Who Help Others" -- this includes getting
as many people as possible the correct information.

Visit Our Website at www.GrantWritingSpecialists.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

AS PART OF THE NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT OF 2004 --
Grant Writing Specialists must inform the California
Attorney General's Office of the background information
on Nonprofit Organizations we work with and for. As part
of that registration process, we just provide the
Federal EIN (Employee Indentification Number which is
the same as the 501(c)(3) number) as well as the
State "CT Number".

In providing this information, we discovered that there
is a large percentage of organizations WHICH DO NOT
HAVE THIS NUMBER. Opppppsssss!!

To download the forms for this purpose, visit the
CAG's website at

http://www.ag.ca.gov/charities/forms.htm

DO IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

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Remember That The Team at Grant Writing Specialists
is available to help your program in not only
grant writing, but event planning, program evaluation,
data collection, feasibility studies, general nonprofit
consulting, staff/board retreats, strategic plan
development, etc.

Let our team help strengthen your team!!

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DEMYSTIFICATION OF PROGRAM EVALUATION

PRESENTERS WILL BE
BILL BROCK, PH.D. AND
PENNY GOFORTH

Keeping your statistics for funders and public relations is
an important part of any nonprofit organization. And we'll
teach you how to count what is important, and to forget the
rest of the stuff! <grin>

Learn the basics of demographics. We even give you a concise
and comprehensive glossary of program evaluation jargon (so
you know what those experts are talking about).

AND – WE'RE EVEN GIVING EACH AND EVERY PARTICIPANT
A CD ROM WITH FORMATTED TEMPLATES IN EXCEL OF
PROGRAM EVALUATION DATA COLLECTION SHEETS AND
SAMPLE BUDGET FORMATS!!!! WOW!!!


WHEN:
TUESDAY, APRIL 5th

TIME:
10:00 AM TO NOON

COST:
Absolutely FREE!!!!!!!

WHERE:
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SPECTRUM CENTER CAMPUS


Please show up on time, as every minute is packed with
valuable information.

COST: ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!

WHERE:
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY'S SPECTRUM CAMPUS
9388 Lightwave Ave
San Diego, CA 92123

For a map to the workshop location, visit
our MULTI-AWARD WINNING website
(GrantWritingSpecialists.com)
and check out our FREE TRAININGS page.
Click on the National University link.

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

THE CLASSROOM ONLY SEATS 40 –
So Register Early to Insure One of Those Coveted Seats

This workshop is presented by The Wonderful Team at
GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS.
The meeting room has been graciously donated by
National University.


To Register, send an e-mail to

BeDemystified@...

(That's BeDemystified @ aol.com --
Just remove the spaces before sending)

Include the names of the individuals who
will be attending and the name of your
organization. It's simple, quick and
guarantees you a spot in the class.

OR IF THAT FAILS, IN A LAST DITCH ATTEMPT TO
REGISTER, CALL 619.460.2738

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

DO NOT RESPOND TO THE MESSAGE. TO REGISTER
FOR THIS CLASS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION
FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS E-MAIL AND MAIL IT TO
SUE RACANELLI OF THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION.

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FREE CLASS IN THE USE OF THE FC SEARCH PROGRAMS

Reduce the time you spend looking for funders!

Attend a free tutorial sponsored by The Funding Information
Center, a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation
Center in New York


Funding Research with FC Search

Learn to use FC Search, the Foundation Center's fully
searchable database, to locate foundations, corporations,
and other grantmakers. Whether you are a novice or a
seasoned prospect researcher, when you complete this course,
you will know how to navigate this user-friendly database
with speed, accuracy, and confidence!

2005 - Second Mondays, 9 – 10 a.m.

April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
Aug 8
Sept 12
Oct 10
Nov 14
Dec 12

Class will be held in the offices of

The California Endowment
600 West Broadway, #1250
San Diego
Parking Validated


What's in FC Search?

-- U.S. grantmakers - 76,600 foundations, corporate givers, and
grantmaking public charities records

-- In-depth program descriptions and application guidelines for
select U.S. funders

-- Listings of more than 324,000 grants of $10,000 linked to the
largest U.S. funders

-- Links to over 3,900 grantmaker and more than 2,200 corporate
Websites

-- Searchable index of over 352,000 trustees, officers, and donors


Getting Started

This tutorial is an introduction to the Foundation Center's CD-ROM
database of private U.S. funders.

-- Fundamentals of Searching: use drop-down menus to select
appropriate search fields that identify potential funding sources,
view grants records, and recent grantmaker funding history. Navigate
grantmaker profiles from associated grant records and between grants
and grantmaker files

-- From Across the Street to Around the World: explore a wide range
of geographic search techniques to find funding sources at the city,
state, national and international levels

-- "Play the Field" or "Stay on the Subject:" the many implications
of using fields of interest versus subject indexes to identify
funders in your area of activity

-- Creative Text Searching: use wildcard (*), numbers, stop words,
and phrases to uncover information that does not appear in indexed
fields

-- Art of Boolean Searching: use And, Or, Not, Near to narrow,
broaden, and limit a search

-- Customizing Search Results: sort list results, mark records, affix
personalized notes to selected records, save and print your work




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REGISTRATION: FC Search - you must complete Registration Form to
ensure enrollment.
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Please enroll me in the free FC Search Workshop which will be held at
The California Endowment on 600 West Broadway, Suite 1250 in San
Diego. Limited to 20 participants. Retain copy for your records.

Please Print Clearly….

Name(s)
Agency Email
Address
Phone

2005 Workshop Dates. Please circle date you wish to attend.

April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
Aug 8
Sept 12
Oct 10
Nov 14
Dec 12

MAIL Registration To:

Sue Racanelli,
The San Diego Foundation
1420 Kettner Boulevard, #500
San Diego, CA 92101

Hello Surfrider Community,

Do you want to get more involved with your community?
Do you want to help protect our beautiful coast? Well,
our Chapter has several events planned that are aimed
to do just that-- and we would love your help!

Please review the following events and let us know if
you want to help out by emailing: info@...
or by calling: 858-792-9940!



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Sat, April 9th
9am-12pm
Creek to Bay Cleanup

The Creek to Bay Cleanup is a countywide cleanup. Our
Chapter will be running the Pacific Beach site (at
the end of PB Drive). We need a few people to help
us pass out cleanup supplies and greet people.

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Sat, April 23rd
2pm-7pm
Karl Strauss fundraiser

Come hang out in the sun, watch great music and
raise money for our Chapter. We need volunteers
to help serve beer and greet people (21 and over, please).

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Sunday, May 1st
8am-6pm
Earth Day in Balboa Park

The EarthFair is the largest free annual environmental
fair in the world. Each year, the EarthFair draws around
60,000 visitors. Produced entirely by volunteers, EarthFair
features more than 200 exhibitors. Our Chapter will be
there will educational materials and a watershed model
to demonstrate how urban run off pollutes our ocean.
If you want to help out at our booth, we would love it!

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Friday, May 13th
3pm-11pm
Fifth Annual Art Gala

Every year, we host our annual Art Gala to raise awareness
about environmental issues. We are looking for hard working
volunteers to help the night of the event. There is much to
be done, and you can help by greeting people, serving food,
working at the bar, and helping with the auction process.

Volunteer positions are assigned on a first come, first
serve basis, and until we have enough volunteers signed
up. If you can't volunteer and still want to come, you
can purchase your tickets (one for $65 or a pair for
$125) on our website: www.surfridersd.org, or by sending
a check to: Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter,
Attn: Art Gala Tickets, P.O. Box 1511 Solana Beach, CA 92075





stefanie@... • Surfrider Foundation- San Diego Chapter

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL. WE ARE
POSTING THIS INFORMATION AS A SERVICE TO OUR
LIST MEMBERS BECAUSE IT IS A FREE TRAINING
FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. TO REGISTER,
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW.

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SAVE THE DATE April 13th

for a SPECIAL EVENT!

Join us for a FREE product demonstration provided
by Social Solutions, LLC on
Wednesday, APRIL 13 from 9-11am
at the Nonprofit Management Solutions office at
8265 Vickers Street, Suite C.

Discover first hand the Efforts-to-Outcomes approach
and supporting software that is enabling hundreds of
Human Services organizations to better track services,
demonstrate results and increase funding.

Efforts-to-Outcomes (ETO) Software was created to
demonstrate and celebrate the daily victories of
direct service staff. Social Solutions Founder
and President, Steve Butz (a former direct
service worker and program director) will be
presenting in person.

Urban Corps of San Diego described the
impact of Social Solutions' ETO Software this way:

"Prior to ETO, compiling basic statistics would take
hours, and often days—to add ethnic and gender stats
would take even longer and require input from 3 different
departments. In addition, the stats would change on a
daily basis and oftentimes information, although
correct, would be 3-4 weeks old.

At the "touch of a button" ETO is able to create
reports, provide up-to-the-minute statistics, build
graphs and generate visuals. It is saving us time,
money, and human resources, while at the same time
painting a picture that not only tells the story of
the Urban Corps to potential funders, but also gives
us a clearer vision of the strengths of the organization,
as well as the areas that need help. As we become more
experienced and familiar with the software and its
benefits, we believe it will allow us to fulfill our
mission of serving the youth and communities of
San Diego even better."

Learn how ETO Software Provides:

Direct service staff with a tool to make their
jobs easier Administrators with a resource to improve
decision-making Funders with a demonstrated return
on investment This is a free software demonstration
open to all. For more information call us today,
or to register online,visit our website!

Jeeyoung Kutz
Training Coordinator
Nonprofit Management Solutions
Ph 858.292.5702
www.npsolutions.org
jkutz@...

DOES YOUR PROGRAM NEED THE EXPERTISE OF AN OUTSIDE
EVALUATOR FOR AN EXISTING GRANT PROJECT? HOW
ABOUT THE TEAM AT GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS!!

Bill Brock, PhD is a member of our team who has
extensive background in Program Evaluation for
school districts, universities and nonprofit
organizations. He has been the outside evaluator
on many federal and state projects.

He regularly teaches our Demystification of
Program Evaluation course. He is terrific at
templating data collection forms for even the
most complicated projects. Imagine how much he
can do on a simple needs basis. <grin>

So if you want an expert to review your data or
someone to help you develop a simplified and
"no-nonsense" easy program evaluation model
for your agency, Bill's definitely your man!

Call our main offices at 619.460.2738 to
arrange for a free interview to see how we
can make your life so much easier.

THE TEAM AT GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS

Remember: We are also available to help your
program in many other areas like event
planning, program evaluation,data collection,
feasibility studies, general nonprofit
consulting, staff/board retreats, strategic plan
development, etc.

Let our team help strengthen your team!!

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

The Team At Grant Writing Specialists has
been teaching free workshop nonstop for
the last eight years. We'll finally be taking
a break over the Summer. This will be the
last class until September. So make sure
to attend -- we'll be giving out loads of
old handouts from previous classes!!

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

Remember That The Team at Grant Writing
Specialists is available to help your
program in not only grant writing, but
event planning, program evaluation,
data collection, feasibility studies,
general nonprofit consulting, staff/
board retreats, strategic plan
development, etc.

Let our team help strengthen your team!!

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

DEMYSTIFICATION OF BASIC GRANT WRITING

Our specialized letter format grant known as K.I.S.S.
(Keeping It Simple and Sweet) has proven to be
well-received by funders.

So, 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 addresses, and contact names
of local foundations most likely to fund your program.


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


WHEN:
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
TIME:
10:00 AM TO NOON

Please show up on time, as every minute is packed with
valuable information.

COST: ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!

WHERE:
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY'S SPECTRUM CAMPUS
9388 Lightwave Ave
San Diego, CA 92123

For a map to the workshop location, visit
our MULTI-AWARD WINNING website
(GrantWritingSpecialists.com)
and check out our FREE TRAININGS page.
Click on the National University link.

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

THE CLASSROOM ONLY SEATS 40 –
So Register Early to Insure One of Those Coveted Seats

This workshop is presented by The Wonderful Team at
GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS. The meeting room has been
graciously donated by National University.

To Register, send an e-mail to

BeDemystified@...

(That's BeDemystified @ aol.com --
Just remove the spaces before sending)

Include the names of the individuals who
will be attending and the name of your
organization. It's simple, quick and
guarantees you a spot in the class.

OR IF THAT FAILS, IN A LAST DITCH ATTEMPT TO
REGISTER, CALL 619.460.2738

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


NOTE: For more information on GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS,
Feel free to visit our award-winning website at
GrantWritingSpecialists.com.

The Link System

Are you tired of collecting business cards that sit
on your desk gathering dust?

Would you like to EXPLODE your networking efforts
with a powerful new system?

The Link System™ is a structured curriculum for
creating Strategic Alliances (Links), utilizing
networking events.

The concept of building Strategic Business Alliances
is not new in the professional world, but this is the first
systematic, duplicate-able methodology ever devised
to achieve those relationships.  The training walks the
student through a networking event, initial follow-up,
The Link Lunch, and formally structuring the Link Relationship.

Also covered is how to mine your existing contacts for
hidden Links and finding "target rich" events to attend.

Come to the complimentary Link System Forum at
the La Jolla Radisson on April 26th.

Make your networking work for you!
5:30 - 7:30pm

760 788-9524.

Register online.
http://TheLinkSystem.com

Sue Racanelli of the San Diego Foundation forwarded
this message for posting to our list. She knows how
strongly we discourage scams like his.We believe
that Matthew Lesko is a disservice to all nonprofit
organizations and the public at large. What he does
should be against the law and punishable
by the death penalty!!!

Gee, do you want to know how we REALLY feel? <grin?

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Secrets revealed! Let Uncle Sam pay your bills!
How misleading advertising is feeding a nationwide
boom in government grant scams.

Albany, NY: New York State.
Consumer Protection Board, 2004.
Subject file: 890

http://www.consumer.state.ny.us/pdf/misleading_grant_guides.pdf

This report by the Consumer Protection Board exposes
the books and sales tactics of Matthew Lesko, who
claims that free money is readily available from the
federal government.





Sue Racanelli

Funding Information Center

The San Diego Foundation

619.235.2300 ext. 304

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED,
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. WE ARE SENDING THIS INFORMATION
TO YOU AS A COURTESY TO THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE POSITION
AVAILABLE.

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Job Title:
  Development Director

Hours:
  Full-Time

Employer:
  Casa Cornelia Law Center

Description:
  Casa Cornelia Law Center, a non-profit law firm offering pro bono
legal representation to victims of civil and human rights violations,
has an opportunity for a strong development professional to make a
difference in the lives of indigent immigrants. Work in all areas of
fundraising, both individual and institutional, and improve community
and institutional awareness of our mission. Reporting to the
Executive Director, you will set our development plan and priorities,
and most importantly, you will create avenues to meet Casa Cornelia's
strategic funding objectives by developing major gifts, corporate and
foundation grants.

Individual Donor Development

Systematically increase major individual donor giving, both annual
and planned.

Develop annual and special giving campaigns targeted at both tax-
exempt and non-tax-exempt gifts.

Build our contact list, in conjunction with our community organizing
efforts and our program staff.

Oversee gift acknowledgement.

Plan and produce selected fundraising events.

Institutional Gift Development

Write proposals for foundational support.

Identify prospects for additional foundation funding.

Develop relationships with program officers, and coordinate the
application and reporting processes.

Develop a corporate sponsorship program.

Fundraising Strategy Development and Planning

Set our development plan and priorities to develop major gifts,
corporate and foundation grants.

Write articles for newsletters, brochures and other publicity items.

Maintain and improve community and institutional awareness of Casa
Cornelia's mission, activities and accomplishments.

Assist the Executive Director with administrative tasks related to
fundraising.


Qualifications:

Exceptional written and oral communication skills and professional,
polished presentation skills.

Academic degree, or equivalent experience and accomplishment in this
field.

Self-motivation and flexibility, with a clear focus on results.

A commitment to Casa Cornelia's mission.

Comfort working with persons from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural,
socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.

Experience with Microsoft Access.

Strongly prefer two or more years successful experience in nonprofit
fundraising, particularly with a demonstrated successful record in
developing major donor gifts.

Our staff is a team of diverse, creative individuals committed to
providing and expanding pro bono legal services for indigent
immigrants in San Diego County. If you would like to be a part of
this effort, we encourage you to submit a letter of interest with
salary requirements, resume and references.

Please send application materials to:

E-Mail: rkasusky@...
Fax:  619-231-7784
Mail: Ms. Rose Kasusky, Esq.
Casa Cornelia Law Center
315 Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED,
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. WE ARE SENDING THIS INFORMATION
TO YOU AS A COURTESY TO THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE POSITION
AVAILABLE.

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Job Announcement

ElderHelp of San Diego

April 19, 2005

Position: INTAKE COORDINATOR

Organizational Description/Mission:
ElderHelp strives to enhance the quality of life for seniors by
providing information and services that help them live independently
and with dignity


Position Overview:

The Intake Coordinator takes incoming calls from seniors, family
members and other community representatives who are interested in
ElderHelp's Care Management, Faith in Action and Project CARE
services. General duties include providing information and referrals
on senior resources, assessing for intake into the Care Management
and Faith in Action programs, and matching ElderHelp volunteers with
clients in these programs. This individual should have a true passion
toward helping seniors, of course.

Responsibilities:

·       Provide information and referral to callers in timely fashion

·       Assist walk-in clients requesting services

·       Refer clients to resources within and outside of the agency

·       Maintain up to date listing of resources for seniors

·       Perform intake assessments for Care Management and Faith
         in  Action programs

·       Complete end of the month statistical reports

·       Assist Director of Volunteers with volunteer assignments
         and follow-up

·       Maintain accurate files for Project CARE program



Minimum qualifications:

Education:
B.S.W. minimum, MSW preferred

Experience:
Requires a minimum of 2 years direct experience in senior case
management

Skills:
Strong interviewing, listening and assessment skills; ability to
quickly determine underlying issues/problems. Crisis intervention
experience.Strong verbal and written communication skills. Computer
competency with Microsoft Office programs. Comprehensive knowledge of
available San Diego senior resources and programs.  Demonstrated
ability to Multi-task in very busy environment.


Other: Valid California driver's license, insurance and available
vehicle

30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday

$13-15 per hour with benefits

How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to

jhamilton@...

The Team at Grant Writing Specialists is
dedicated to "Helping Those Who Help Others" --
this includes getting as many people as
possible the correct information.

Visit Our Website at www.GrantWritingSpecialists.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

AS PART OF THE NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT OF 2004 --
Grant Writing Specialists must inform the California
Attorney General's Office of the background information
on Nonprofit Organizations we work with and for. As part
of that registration process, we just provide the
Federal EIN (Employee Indentification Number which is
the same as the 501(c)(3) number) as well as the
State "CT Number".

In providing this information, we discovered that there
is a large percentage of organizations WHICH DO NOT
HAVE THIS NUMBER. Opppppsssss!!

To download the forms for this purpose, visit the
CAG's website at

http://www.ag.ca.gov/charities/forms.htm

DO IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

CharityChannel.com is a very valuable resource for
all nonprofit organizations and those that love them.
One of their regular contributors just wrote a
terrific article about the new requirements for
filing for Federal Funds. We are posting this
as a courtesy to our list members. Click on
the link below to read the entire piece. AND
while you're at it, check out the many, many
free forums of interest to everyone who wants
to share in professional conversations related
to their field.

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FACTS AND FACTORS WOW!
New Rules For Filing For Federal Funds!


Have you and your organization registered to apply for
Federal Grants? Did you know you have to? Just when you
thought filing for a Federal grant could be a piece of
cake, think again. Here is the information you need to
register. In the long run it should save you time filing
for Federal funds.

For the rest of the article - visit

http://charitychannel.com/publish/templates/?a=3844&z=26

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Clearinghouse for Volunteer Accounting Services

http://www.cvas-ca.org

This website allows you to search for volunteer
accountants in your area who are interested in
doing pro bono work for nonprofit groups.

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

Hi guys --

The team at Grant Writing Specialists is looking
for a low cost web master for out multi-award
winning web site.

This person must be familiar with the
DREAMWEAVER design program.

We are a low-maintenance program that needs
less than two hours per month and someone
who is real good at registering web sites to
search engines. We are only able to pay $100
per month for this service.

If you know of someone who fits this bill,
please have them call our main offices at
619.460.2738.

Earlier this week, I posted a request for a
low-cost web master with expertise in small
website design with Dream Weaver. I got some
terrific people responding. As we can only use
one of them, I thought I'd pass their information
along to all of you guys.

Here they are:

Elena Pelayo
619.993.8062

Chris Fragiekatos
619.977.7647

Sean Kelly
619.252.5479

Brooke Tascano
619.981.3826

Steve Miller
619.624.9477

Don't forget that there are a gazillion
free web hosters for nonprofit organizations.
To find one, go to google.com and put in

Free + Web hosting + nonprofit

And, just a hint, don't pick the one for
the UK. <grin>

Sorry folks --

Here is the corrected information for

Elena Smith Pelayo
619-993-8063
hot_esp@...

Please be our guest at a complimentary session being held at
Neighborhood House Association

Nonprofit organizations all across the United States and Canada are
recognizing the value of a mission-based fundraising system that
allows them to tap into the 84% of all charitable contributions that
come from individuals. They have discovered the Raising More Money
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This refreshing alternative to the old fundraising mentality
ultimately builds sustainable funding and gets the organization off
the "treadmill" of year-to-year fundraising.In this Raising More
Money Introductory Session, you will learn:

*  An overview of the Raising More Money Model, a system for building
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*  How to leave a legacy of mission-centered individual giving ·

*  How to ongoingly identify and introduce ideal donors to your
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*  How to personally cultivate people to become lifelong donors.

*  And much more!Guests are encouraged to bring other staff, board,
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(Please, no babies or children at the session.)

Register soon; space is limited.

You must register if you plan to attend so we can notify you if there
are any changes to the session (date, time, location).

Presenter: Kathe Shaw Bassett

May 17, 2005, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Neighborhood House Association
5660 Copley Dr.,
San Diego, CA 92111Cost:

No fee to attend

To register: Go to
http://form.raisingmoremoney.com/calendar/western.asp,
scroll down to this session, and click "Register."

Questions: Contact Elizabeth Case at 206-709-9400 ext. 136
or elizabeth.case@...

If you are unable to attend this session,
please visit our Introductory Sessions Web page at
http://www.raisingmoremoney.com/introductions/default

for information about conference call opportunities,
our pre-recorded online session, and other live in-person
sessions in your area.
___________________________________________________________________

Raising More Money trains and coaches nonprofit
organizations to implement a mission-based system
for raising sustainable funding from individual
donors. This system ends the suffering about fundraising
and builds passionate and committed lifelong donors.
For more information about Raising More Money, please visit
www.raisingmoremoney.com.

GRANT$ MAGIC:
Essential Tools to Take Your Grant Seeking From GOOD to GREAT . . .
Right Now!

A FREE community workshop
sponsored by Neighborhood House Association
and presented by GrantsUSA

DATE: Monday, May 16, 2004
TIME: 11:00 am * 1:00 pm * BROWN BAG IT!
Drinks provided (no soda).

PLACE:Neighborhood House Association -
Conference Center
5660 Copley Dr.San Diego, CA  92111TO

REGISTER:Pre-registration is required.

TO REGISTER, contact
Samantha Jenkins at sjenkins@...
or 858-715-2642, x220.

A wise person once said:
Remember, your best thinking got you here.

If here is not where we want to be with respect to
success in grant seeking, we need to be ready to
think differently about what we are doing. And
that's exactly what this free, two-hour session
offers: A powerful new way to think about your role
in the grants field, and powerful new-to-you tools
for winning grant dollars to support your
organization's mission.

Whether you're a grants rookie or a seasoned veteran,
join us for this information-packed and fast-paced
session . . . we guarantee you'll leave with at least
one new tool to take your grant seeking to the next
level of success . . . right now!

BONUS: All attendees receive a FREE two-week guest pass to the
California Guide to Grants Online(preview at www.GrantsCA.com)

PRESENTER:
Our presenter for Grant$ Magic is Maryn Boess, an
18-year grants veteran and founder/CEO of GrantsUSA LLC,
creators of the California Guide to Grants Online
(www.GrantsCA.com).

QUESTIONS? For more information, please contact
your Grant$ Magic community sponsor:Holly Younghans,
Grants Director at Neighborhood House Association
hyounghans@... or at 858-715-2642, x189.

Hey guys --

You all know how I feel about scams which target nonprofit
organizations. Those that violate the trust of people
who devote themselves to helping their communities, are
the vilest of creatures.

In March and April, we assisted in an investigation of such
a scam by reviewing materials and contracts of a group
offering a "too-good-to-be-true" funding opportunity.
The man we worked with is the genius behind the
Fraud Discovery Institute. You can learn more about him
at www.frauddiscovery.net. His name is Barry Minkow and
he has a terrific book on spotting fraud as it walks
through your doors with a smiling face. <grin>

Well, 60 Minutes was involved in exposing this scam
which offers "matching funds" to faith based and nonprofit
groups. It involves depositing the matching funds into
a bank account in Texas. The contract allows the scammer
to set up so many hoops for the fundee to jump through,
no organization could possibly fulfill their mindless
requirements. This puts the nonprofit in breach of the
contract, and the scammer can freeze the banked funds without
ever having paid the nonprofit a dime in matching monies.
Then they will look to drag the court proceedings out
for years, unless the nonprofit settles out of court
for a hefty percentage of the banked money.

It's enough to break your heart. Honest.

Well, 60 Minutes hopes to air their investigation this
Sunday, May 15th, at 7:00 p.m. If something else comes
up it will be moved to a later airing date. But let's all
keep our fingers crossed. Not just because this is important
information to get out to the public, but because their
Assistant Producer, Joel Patterson, has promised to
mention the team at GrantWritingSpecialists.com and our
part in helping out the investigation. <grinning from ear to ear>

So, join all of us as we tune in the Channel 8 (CBS) this
Sunday night. Have a beverage in your hand. Everytime you
see us get credit, take a swig. <grin> It's the new GWS drinking
game -- with milk, coke, or whatever. <grin>

From the team at GWS
GrantWritingSpecialists.com

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Document Control
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Defense Mission Systems Division
Communication and Information Systems
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San Diego, CA 92121
Telephone: (858) 597-7189
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Hi Guys --

Last Sunday, 60 MINUTES, reported on the scam which the
team at Grant Writing Specialists is proud to have been
a part of exposing. We assisted Barry Minkow of the Fraud
Discovery Institute (http://frauddiscovery.net)by
evaluating the terms of the contracts which the scammers
provided after an undercover sting operation in Texas.

This rip-off goes under the heading of the The Nehemiah Fund.
Do NOT visit their website unless you totally understand
that what they are doing is a SCAM and its target is uninformed
nonprofits and churches and schools. Their sole intent is
to steal your money. I find it especially distasteful the way they
use God's name to do so.

The website is: http://thenehemiahfund.org/

They purportedly have billions of dollars to give to nonprofits
in matching funds. THIS IS A LIE. They get the nonprofit or
church or school to put an equal amount of funds in a bank account.
The contract they have the program sign gives all the control
over to them for compliance with their terms. Then they immediately
start creating requirements that no nonprofit or church or school
could possible fulfill in the timeline they set up. This puts the
organization in breach of contract and they can freeze your funds in
the bank account without even giving you a penny. At that point, they
can either tie it all up in court or can offer to settle for a hefty
fee. They get their money and the nonprofit or church or school gets
ripped off.

The 60 MINUTES piece focused on Barry Minkow, his background
as a scammer and why he now devotes his time to exposing other
scammers. The part we assisted with is covered below:

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

While we're researching this story, Minkow received a tip about a
Texas couple, Debby and Eric Berry. They control two Dallas-based
companies called Genesis Capital Management and Genesis Alliance,
which bankroll a non-profit organization called the Nehemiah Fund. It
promises a 100 percent matching grant to churches willing to put a
minimum of $500,000 into a bank account controlled by a
representative of the Berrys.

"Genesis Capital, Genesis Alliance and the Nehemiah Fund is what I
believe a financial crime in progress," says Minkow.

What makes him so convinced that it's a crime in progress?

"All the red flags, every one of them," says Minkow. "No
accountability from the Berrys. They just are one-man shows. The
untenable business model: Normally and regularly people who are in
the grant business don't ask for your money first before they double
it."

Minkow decided to go undercover and apply for a matching grant.
Wearing a hidden camera provided by 60 Minutes, which was concealed
in a pair of glasses, and carrying a phony bank statement prepared by
the FBI stating his church had in excess of $2 million, he met the
Berrys in a Dallas restaurant. One of the first things he asked was
how much money was in the fund.

Minkow: What can I say without being misrepresenting to my elder
board?

Debby Berry: Tens of millions.

The Berrys told Minkow the money for the matching grants comes from a
commercial venture they control called Genesis Capital Management,
which they claim pays out a return of 300 percent on investments
totaling more than $1 billion.

Eric Berry: Ethanol plants, dairies, apartment complexes, resort
hotels…

Minkow: You're in all that stuff?

Eric Berry: Different stuff, yeah.

Minkow: Amazing.

Minkow searched the public records but was unable to turn up assets
or holdings consistent with the Berrys' claims. He did find
outstanding tax liens against the Berrys totaling more than $240,000,
and discovered they were operating out of three small rooms in a
Dallas office park.

"They give you 3-to-1 your money back if they're in a business with
you commercially – 1-to-1 if you're a non-profit," says Minkow. "They
claim to have $1.5 billion, and they operate out of 900 square feet
where they share a secretary with everybody on the floor? I mean, I
have a church and our budget's like $1.8 million. It takes like eight
elders and 17 employees to run $1.8 million. How the more $1.5
billion? It's just misrepresentation after misrepresentation."

To get an independent evaluation of the Berrys' operation, 60 Minutes
went to Sean Delaney a former assistant attorney general in New York
state, and an expert in charity frauds. We gave him Minkow's report,
and transcripts of all the taped conversations.

"It has the indicia of a Ponzi scheme. And yes, it appears to be in
its early stages," says Delaney.

"What's your general impression of the work that Barry Minkow has
done on this?" asks Kroft.

"For someone who does not have the tools of a law enforcement agency
at his disposal, Mr. Minkow does quite thorough work. I was impressed
with his report," says Delaney.

"If you had money with the Berrys right now, knowing what you know,
would you call up the Berrys and say, 'I want my money back?'" asks
Kroft.

"I'd demand my money back in writing," says Delaney. "And I'd hire
myself a good lawyer."

The Berrys have not been charged with any crimes. They declined 60
Minutes' requests for an interview, and for copies of their latest
financial statements. But since Minkow issued his report, the FBI,
the Texas attorney general and the Montana auditor's office have all
begun investigations.

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For the complete story, go to:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/19/60minutes/main696669.shtml

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The team at Grant Writing Specialists is PROUD to have assisted
on bringing this scam to light. Forewarned is forearmed. <grin>

If it sounds too good to be true, it most definitely is.

Wise words from

The Team at Grant Writing Specialists
visit our multi award winning website at

http://www.GrantWritingSpecialists.com

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL. WE ARE POSTING IT
AS A SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS. IT IS A POSITION FOR A
GRANT WRITER/PROPOSAL MANAGER IN A HEALTH PROGRAM. IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW.

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Position Title:
  Proposal Manager

Position No.:
  05-125

Department:
  Proposal Development

Supervisory Duties:
  No

Employee Status:
  Full Time, Exempt

Reports To:
  Director, Proposal Development

Pay Grade:
  TBD

Posting Date:
  6/2/2005

Closing Date:
  6/9/2005 Position not filled yet.

Description:
  The successful candidate will ensure MedImpact responds to requests
for proposals and information in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensures production of effective proposals and responses designed to
enhance the company's image and market share in the healthcare
industry. Works under limited supervision. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity
and latitude is expected.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

-Read and understand RFP requirements. Answer RFP questions from the
RFP library in an environment with multiple deadlines and quick
turnaround times. Ensure written answers will coordinate with the
objectives outlined in the RFI/RFP. Work closely with salesperson
responsible for the RFI/RFP or standard proposal for direction.

-Coordinate with subject matter experts (SME) in the company to
assist in answering questions, to include working with executive
management, senior management, departmental experts, sales and
marketing staff, and supervisors.

-Provide drafts to sales person and Manager, Proposals, during the
proposal process. Read and edit hard copy of proposals during the
proposal process. Implement all required edits from sales person,
supervisor, and all levels of management, including SMEs.

-Provide Proposal Writers with attachment list to schedule and
coordinate production materials, and work closely with Proposal
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-Proof and quality check all proposals before shipping.

-Update and maintain the RFP library. Ensure that broad changes are
implemented. Include new research information and update answers as
discovered. Write biographies on new and promoted employees featured
in MedImpact proposals.

-Demonstrate ability to appear for work on time, follow directions
from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and
follow work rules and procedures, comply with corporate policies,
goals and objectives, accept constructive criticism, establish goals
and objectives, and exhibit initiative and commitment.

-Other responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.

Education: BS Degree or equivalent combination of education and
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Experience: 5-7 years of related experience. Healthcare industry
experience or PBM experience required.

Special Skills and Certifications: Outstanding writing, editing, and
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Proposal Manager
MedImpact Healthcare Systems
Phone: 858-790-6489
Email: Melissa.Collins@...

This article was submitted by Sue Racanelli of the San Diego
Foundation's Resource Library. To visit this terrific resource
center, call 619.235.2300.

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Positioning Grant Writers for Success

Some of the most heated discussions in the nonprofit world centers on
grant writing. Why? Because so much is riding on it. It is the rare
organization that could continue to carry out its mission anywhere
near as effectively if its grants dried up, and for many, such an
occurrence would sound the death knell.

By: Tony Poderis

Of the three basic sources of money for non-profits -- earned income,
donations from individuals, and grants -- the process of getting a
grant is the most puzzling. All but the smallest organizations are
likely to have people on staff or use outside counsel who specialize
in grant writing. The demand for skilled grant writers, coupled with
the mystery that seems to surround successful grant writing, leads to
some troubled areas for development professionals and non-profit
organizations.

Two questions are central: How do you evaluate the performance of
grant writers and what can you do to aid the grant writing process?

How Do You Evaluate The Performance Of Grant Writers?

I have seen many resumes with statements like the following, "The
grants I write are awarded funds 80% of the time." A recent query to
an Internet newsgroup by an executive director asked, "My grant
writer has a grant success rate of 41%. How does that compare with
the standard of other organizations?"

Grant writers touting a high percentage of grant attainment to
impress potential employers are in danger of setting themselves up
for failure. How many of us would want to go into a new work
environment with the expectation that 80% of the grant applications
we submit would be approved? Not me!

Executive directors who see the success or failure of grant-getting
as residing in the hands of the grant writer are failing to take into
account something even more important than the grant application --
the purpose of the funding. Poorly delineated projects, "soft"
budgets, and a host of other weaknesses cannot be overcome by a well-
crafted grant proposal. The awarding of grants has more to do with
function than form, and grant writers are not usually the ones who
make the policy and practice recommendations that lead to a search
for funding.

When it comes to measuring performance, I believe grant writers
should be evaluated on the quality of their work. What I expect of a
grant writer as written into a job description might read something
like the following.

The grant writer will:

Through interviews and other means, gather information that will
easily allow him/her to grasp the concept of a project or program for
which funding is sought as defined by the person responsible for
carrying it out.
Acquire and maintain sound knowledge and understanding of the
organization, and use that knowledge and understanding to better
comprehend all projects and programs for which grants will be sought
and to recommend the seeking of grants.
Research grant-making organizations and analyze them to identify
likely funding sources for specific projects and programs.
Compile, write, and edit all grant applications exhibiting strong
expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and
spelling.
Review the budget of a project or program for which funding is sought
and make recommendations to better present it to grant-making
organizations.
Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-
making organization's preferences and follow exactly each grant-
making organization's guidelines.
Keep in contact with grant-making organizations during their review
of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply
additional supportive material.
Manage the process of supplying progress reports when required by a
grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.
Any grant writer I hired was expected to carry out the above duties
well. Doing so left me satisfied with his or her performance. Grant
award or no grant award, the grant writer was successful. It was
never my grant writer's job to get the grant; rather the job was to
make the best case possible to appropriate funding organizations.

What Should You Do Before Engaging An Outside Grant Writer?

Accomplished, experienced grant writing consultants are in demand and
they are not cheap. Therefore, you should do as much of the
preparation work as possible yourself. This will allow you to spend
your consulting dollars where they are really needed -- the actual
grant writing. Also, the better prepared you are, the more likely you
will be to attract the best grant writers. Before you engage a grant
writer, you should already have:

Defined the project or program you want to get funded.
Developed the essence of your "Case for Support."
Identified prospective grant sources for the project or program.
Determined who will actually solicit the funds and how they will do
it.
Begin the definition process by first setting your grant-seeking
priorities as they fit within your organization's long-range
strategic plan and mission. The three basic areas for which you are
likely to be seeking grants are:

To create new programs and services.
To support ongoing programs and services.
To provide annual operating funds.
Then clearly and precisely define each project or program for which
you will seek grants in terms that grant-making organizations will
recognize and respond to. Make sure that while you're doing this you
also plan for life after the grant. How will you support the project
or program in the future if it is to last longer than the timeframe
covered by the grant? It's a question every grant making organization
will want answered.

Be certain that you have reasonably determined in advance the scope,
intent, and "case" value to the community of the project or program
you wish to have funded before you engage a grant writer. If you ask
the grant writer to do this, he or she will have to learn your
organization's capabilities and community's needs in the specific
areas. It makes no sense to pay someone on the outside to do this.

Identifying the sources most likely to make a grant to an
organization such as yours for the purpose you have defined is
crucial to the process of grant application. The public library, the
Foundation Center, your trustees, and others in your community are
excellent sources of this information. Check your state Attorney
General's office to see if it publishes a list of foundations. Go
through other non-profit organizations' annual reports to look for
funders. Then be sure to contact as many foundations and other grant
making organizations as possible to get their grant seekers'
guidelines and grant awarding calendar.

While most experienced grant writers, particularly if they operate in
your geographic and "services" areas will know such information,
doing your own research will let you better direct the grant writer's
efforts. It is not hard to do and will establish a process and
routine you can follow in future grant- seeking opportunities. Plus
the information and expertise stays in your organization.

Never ask a grant writer to be the actual solicitor of funds. You and
others within your organization are the best people to present your
case. Why would you want a grant writer with whom you have a
temporary relationship to represent you to grant makers? Why let the
outside grant writer build a personal relationship you or your
trustees could be nurturing? Besides, foundations want to meet the
people who operate and are committed to an organization --- not an
outsider on a temporary hire.

Prepare well before you engage a grant writing consultant and you
will save money while putting your organization in a better position
to attain the grants for which you apply.

Tony Poderis is a seasoned development professional, having served as
Director of Development for the Cleveland Orchestra from 1972 – 1992.
He now works as a consultant, author, and speaker. Mr. Poderis is the
author of "It's A Great Day To Fundraise!"




Sue Racanelli

Funding Information Center




The San Diego Foundation

1420 Kettner Blvd., Ste 500

San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 235-2300



Join us for our 30th Anniversary Celebration Event.

For info, visit www.sdfoundation.org/celebrate

Hi everyone --

We are co-hosting the annual workshop NONPROFIT ETHICS AND THE LAW
with the YWCA on Tuesday, September 27th (10:00 to noon).

We had anticipated National University donating the space for
this meeting, and this has not happened.

WE ARE DESPERATELY SEEKING donated space to hold this event.

Any organization that can help us out, we are anticipating
an audience of approximately 50 to 100. the YWCA will provide
refreshments and the team at Grant Writing Specialists will
provide the many, many handouts.

We need easy access and plenty of parking.

CAN ANYONE HELP US????

URGENT!!!!

Call our offices at 619.460.2738. ASAP.

Thanks,

Penny Goforth
Senior Associate
GWS

Sue Racanelli of the San Diego Foundation requested I forward this to
all who are interested. And, of course, I ALWAYS do what Sue
Racanelli asked me to because she's special!! <grin>

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MAIL Registration To:

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The San Diego Foundation,
1420 Kettner Blvd, Suite 500,
San Diego, CA 92101

Thank you so much to the 23 people who responded to our
request for a meeting room to hold our September 27th event --
NONPROFIT ETHICS AND THE LAW. We had offers of space at
a university in Los Angeles, several local organizations,
two theaters, a few churches, etc. You guys are wonderful
for offering your suggestions and programs. Thank you all.

We have finalized an agreement to use the MARTIN LUTHER
KING COMMUNITY CENTER in National City. The co-hosting
organization is Christmas in July - National City.

If any of you are interested in attending, feel free to
do an early regristration by sending an e-mail to

BeDemystified@...

Include:

Name(s) of attendee(s)
Organization name
Address
Phone Number

We are once again asking the speakers from the
California Attorney General's office to send all
attendees an updated copy of the State of California
"Guide for Charities".

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For more information about the team at
Grant Writing Specialists
visit our multi-award winning website at
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Come hear two extremely knowledgeable speakers from the
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Keep your group from joining this long list by finding
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THIS PROGRAM IS A "MUST" FOR ALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS,
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When:
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TIME:
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To Register, send an e-mail to
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Include the names, addresses and phone numbers
of the individuals who will be attending
and the name of the organization they represent.

It's simple, quick and
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OR IF THAT FAILS, IN A LAST DITCH ATTEMPT TO
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NOTE: For more information on GRANT WRITING SPECIALISTS,
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Please show up on time, as every minute is packed with
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Hi penny woman of many resources............

I have noticed in the past that you have sent out
mass e-mails for job postings and stuff- I was
wondering if you could send one for me???

A few of us from SAS are heading out to
Mississippi to help a group called
AUTISM RESCUE.COM.  They have a camp ground
facility that will house 350 displaced families
with members who have a developmental disability. We
will be going into shelters to ID these folks
and bring them to the camp site. The obvious main
focus are children with autism.The first 6 families
are arriving today

Our goal is to gather supplies and $$ to take with us.
We Will be assisting with setting up educational and
sensory activities for the children. We are looking
for donations to include arts and crafts
supplies/paper/paint/watercolors/glue/glitter etc
for art projects also small trampolines $20 @ wal mart),
toys,books for children and of course $$.

SAS is accepting $$ on behalf of this org. People can
donate to us via cash/check/credit card or directly to
Autismrescue.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ana Para
Support Alternative Solutions (SAS)
203 Paden Drive
Spring Valley, CA 91977
E-Mail: sasoffice@...
619.434.5795
619.339.7542
619.434.5798

Penny,

We happen to have several 800 square foot, shop or
laboratory spaces available for start-up technology
companies.

If you want to add it to you broadcast email, it
might help someone find the assistance they need.

Best regards!

Mark



San Diego Technology Incubator - Mission

The mission of the San Diego Technology Incubator is
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Incubator provides reasonably priced facilities,
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and the National Business Incubation Association, the
majority of new businesses fail within the first five years,
but companies starting in incubators have up to an 80%
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Contact:

E. Mark Jahn, Director

San Diego Technology Incubator

City College T Building

1425 Russ Boulevard

San Diego, CA  92101

mjahn@...

619.726.2317 cell

619.388.3081 office