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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Friday, May 10, 2013
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Nonprofit workshop: Fundraising Events 101
Thursday, May 23
1:00-3:30pm
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Learn to create events that raise money for your non-profit!
This fun, hands-on workshop covers:
- Choosing what kind of event is best for you
- Working with volunteers
- Identifying event sponsors
- And much more!
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.
Registration $35. Discounts available for students, for AmeriCorps and for organizations registering two or more people.
Visit www.thefundingseed.com for more information. For discount codes or to reserve your space and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.

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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Friday, May 03, 2013
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Now accepting applications for enrollment in the 2013-2014 class of
The Fundraising Intensive Program:
A new training opportunity presented by The Funding Seed!
The Fundraising Intensive Program is a 10-month course that gives you tools to raise funds for your nonprofit. Through a combination of group learning and one-on-one coaching, participants will learn best practices and practical skills related to a range of fundraising activities. Over the course of the program, the nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers involved will learn about: - Fundraising Planning
- Individual Donor Development
- Major Donors Fundraising Campaigns
- Year-End Fundraising Fundraising by Mail and Email
- Grant Research and Writing
- Board and Volunteer Engagement
Participation is limited and applications are required. If you are interested in joining The Funding Seed's Fundraising Intensive Program for the inaugural 2013-2014 class, please and complete the program application by Friday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. For questions, please call (504) 307-7220 or email info@thefundingseed.com, or visit www.thefundingseed.com.

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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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Nonprofit fundraising workshop: Annual Fund Campaigns 101
Friday, April 19, 9:30am-12:00pm
Ashe Cultural Arts Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
Annual fund campaigns are a great way to jumpstart a nonprofit's fundraising. But how do you get started? How can you help your campaign raise more money?
This workshop will walk you through the process of running your annual fund campaign, from Day One to the Victory Party. Registration $35. Discounts available for students, AmeriCorps and organizations registering two or more people.
For questions, to inquire about discount codes or to reserve your seat and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.

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Posted By Christy Reeves, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation,
Friday, March 22, 2013
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation’s latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report is now live at http://www.ourhomelouisiana.org/csrreport/!
Please take a moment to visit the report, share your thoughts and pass along the link to others.
We hope you enjoy this exciting report, which includes photos, videos, interactive features and more — all about our partnerships with organizations across Louisiana.
If you promote the report on Twitter, please use #BlueLuvsLou so others can follow the conversation and we can retweet your comments. You can also share the report on Facebook, and please be sure to like the Foundation Facebook page.
In addition, you may want to email your constituents and include a link to the section of the report that features your organization. Thanks so much for your help in spreading the word about this great new website. We look forward to our continued partnership to build a healthier Louisiana!
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Christy Oliver Reeves
Director, Community Relations and
Executive Director of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Monday, March 04, 2013
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Nonprofit Workshop: Grantwriting for Beginners Friday, March 15 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Ashe Cultural Arts Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
Are you involved with a non-profit? Does your job require you to raise funds for your department or position? Do you want to add a valuable skill to your resume?
Consider grantwriting!
Grantwriting for Beginners is an engaging workshop that gives you the basic tools you need to start writing grants. Participants will learn how to find funding opportunities, tools and tips for writing proposals and ways to make a program competitive for repeat funding.
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.
Registration $35 per person. Discounts available for students, AmeriCorps and organizations registering two or more people.
Email info@thefundingseed.com to inquire about discount codes or to reserve your space and pay at the door.

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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Nonprofit fundraising workshop: Creating & Managing an Individual Donor Program Thursday, February 21 1:00-3:30 p.m. Ashe Cultural Arts Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. $35 per person; student & group discounts available Details & registration at www.thefundingseed.com
Individual donors give three quarters of all private charitable donations- more than foundation grants and corporate gifts combined.
How can your nonprofit find individual donors to support your work?
This workshop will help your organization to raise money from the best funding source: people.
Attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation for completing the workshop.
For questions, to inquire about discount codes, or to reserve your space and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com

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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Friday, November 30, 2012
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Nonprofit workshop:
Quick Year-End Fundraising!
Thursday, December 13
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Nearly one third of all annual giving to nonprofits in the United States happens in the month of December, and 10% of annual gifts are sent in the last two days of the year.
Is your nonprofit ready for your year-end fundraising?
The clock is ticking! Don’t miss this hands-on workshop, which offers simple tools you can use to raise funds during those essential last weeks of the year.
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.
Registration $35 per person; student & group discounts available.
Register online at www.thefundingseed.com. To inquire about discount codes or to reserve your seat and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.
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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Monday, October 29, 2012
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Nonprofit workshop: Grantwriting for Beginners!
Thursday, November 8
4:00-6:30 p.m.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Are you involved with a non-profit?
Does your job require you to raise funds for your department or position?
Do you want to add a valuable skill to your resume?
Consider grantwriting!
Grantwriting for Beginners is an engaging workshop that gives you the basic tools you need to start writing grants.
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.
Registration $35 per person. Discounts available for students and organizations registering two or more people.

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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Friday, October 05, 2012
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Nonprofit fundraising workshop:
Major Donor Development 101
Thursday, October 18
4:00-6:30pm
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
Asking someone for a large donation can make a huge difference for your nonprofit- and it can also be scary!
This workshop covers the basics of major donor development: how to identify your donors, ways to build strong relationships with prospects, and what to say (and not say!) when asking for a big donation.
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.
Discounts available for students and for organizations registering two or more people.

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Posted By Nora Ellertsen, The Funding Seed, LLC,
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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Nonprofit workshop: Fundraising Events 101
Thursday, September 20, 4:00-6:30pm
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
Learn to create events that raise money for your nonprofit!
This fun, hands-on workshop covers:
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.
Registration $35 per person. Discounts available for students and for organizations registering two or more people.

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