My Executive Director, Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, recently sent notice of this event to me. I thought that you definitely should know about it!
On Monday, March 28th at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank from 10 - 12 a forum on funding in our new economic reality will take place. Details are below, please register by Wednesday, March 23rd and join us! Description below:
2010 was a challenging year for the central Ohio nonprofit sector, raising the question of whether business as usual could continue. What have these challenging experiences taught us and how can the lessons leaned be used to influence our future? In a recent survey of central Ohio nonprofits, 93 percent indicated that they are considering restructuring, reducing services, or reducing program hours and even merging their organization with others.
This program brings funders and nonprofits together in conversation to share lessons learned, spotlight unique experiences, and identify the intended and unintended consequences of choices made as each works to navigate the economic impact faced by their organizations.
Join your colleagues for what promises to be an interactive discussion about:
• The grantmaking outlook for 2011;
• How nonprofits' flexibility and resilience helped them navigate through the last two years of turbulence; and
• Key insights nonprofits have garnered as a result of their efforts toward sustainability as they look to 2011.
Grantmakers and nonprofits will leave the program with a deeper understanding of each others' expectations and plans for 2011. They will also gain a clearer picture of how they can better serve their community together.
Presenters
• James C. Stein, president, Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
• Michelle Mills, president/CEO, St. Stephens Community House
• Steven C. Anderson, artistic director, CATCO (Contemporary American Theatre Company)
Moderator
George E. Espy, president, Ohio Grantmakers Forum
Cost
This program is free for funders and nonprofits. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early.
Registration Deadline
March 23, 2011
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