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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Fundraising for Arts and Culture Organizations in a Challenging Economy</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Wednesday, October 21, 2009</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1-2:15pm</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Register:</FONT>
<BR><A HREF="http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/training/fcaclarts.html"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/training/fcaclarts.html</FONT></U></A>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Wondering how your arts-based nonprofit will manage in this economic downturn?</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">This class will give you a basic overview of what you can do to survive, thrive, and succeed in sustaining your nonprofit during the current economic crisis. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">What we’ll cover:</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">What you can do to make sure that your nonprofit is positioned to weather the current economic situation. </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The impact of the downturn on philanthropic giving, and how to adapt your fundraising methods and strategies in the current economy. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Specific data on the economy's impact on arts-based nonprofits, and what the experts are saying. </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Links and resources that will help you to explore approaches that best fit with your nonprofit’s situation. </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">INTENDED AUDIENCE: This course is intended for representatives of arts-based nonprofit organizations engaged in fundraising. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">**You may also want to register for the follow-on program:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Fund Development Pulse Check: How Are Arts and Culture Organizations Doing?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">October 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm. </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Register:</FONT>
<BR><A HREF="http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/training/pulsecheck.html"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/training/pulsecheck.html</FONT></U></A>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Where: </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Foundation Center-Cleveland</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1600</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Cleveland, OH 44115-2001 </FONT>
<BR><A HREF="http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/visit.html"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/visit.html</FONT></U></A>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">This program is offered free of charge. Space is limited. You can register online by calling (216) 861-1933 x325: </FONT><A HREF="http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/training/fcaclarts.html"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://foundationcenter.org/cleveland/training/fcaclarts.html</FONT></U></A></P>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">…………………………………………………………………………………………</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">Cynthia L. Bailie</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">Director, Cleveland Office and Special Online Initiatives</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">The Foundation Center</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1600</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">Cleveland, Ohio 44115</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">(216) 861-1933 x321</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana"> e: </FONT><A HREF="mailto:cgb@foundationcenter.org"><U><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">cgb@foundationcenter.org</FONT></U></A>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana"> w:<U> </U></FONT><A HREF="http://www.foundationcenter.org/cleveland"><U><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">www.foundationcenter.org/cleveland</FONT></U><U></U></A><U></U><U></U><U></U><U><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana"></FONT></U>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">Boost your grantseeking performance at our classes & events:</FONT>
<BR><A HREF="http://www.foundationcenter.org/cleveland/cl_calendar.html"><U><FONT COLOR="#687BA0" SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">www.foundationcenter.org/cleveland/cl_calendar.html</FONT></U></A>
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