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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Your Board and Fundraising featuring a special presentation by Jan Roller, Near West Theatre board</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Classroom | The Foundation Center - Cleveland </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Free </FONT>
<BR><A HREF="http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Cleveland/Your-Board-and-Fundraising-2010-10-26-Cleveland-OH"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Cleveland/Your-Board-and-Fundraising-2010-10-26-Cleveland-OH</FONT></U></A>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Learn how to actively engage your board in fundraising. </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The purpose of this introductory class is to think systematically through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. This process involves some key elements: </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The role of your board </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Why board members may be reluctant to fundraise and how to overcome these concerns </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Ways the board can participate in the fundraising process </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tips for strengthening your fundraising board</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Join us following the October 26th class for a special session featuring guest Jan Roller, board member of Near West Theatre. She will be speaking about her experiences and lessons learned while being a part of a fundraising board for an arts organization in the current economy. Don't miss a chance to ask practical questions and get some great advice! </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Register:</FONT>
<BR><A HREF="http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Cleveland/Your-Board-and-Fundraising-2010-10-26-Cleveland-OH"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Cleveland/Your-Board-and-Fundraising-2010-10-26-Cleveland-OH</FONT></U></A>
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