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SHIFTING THE PARADIGM:

Shaping Capacity Building for Los Angeles

  
 
A Connections meeting convened by
Connect LA
 
 
Friday, October 26, 2001 7:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
LOS ANGELES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Conference Rooms A, B & C
350 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles 90017
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KEYNOTE: Thomas E. Backer Ph.D., President, Human Interaction Research Institute
Author of "Strengthening Nonprofits: Capacity- Building and Philanthropy"

Moderator: Alan Kumamoto

  
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This free, public meeting is for:
Directors, Staff, Board Members, and Volunteers of
Foundations, Nonprofit Organizations, Educational Institutions, Corporations, Public Agencies
  
 
  • ASSESSMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT-all can provide capacity-building for nonprofits to better achieve their missions. Use of capacity-building as a foundation and public agency philanthropic strategy is increasing around the country. It represents a shift from short-term grants to long term infrastructure support. Many communities have established capacity-building centers and national networking is growing.
  • SHARE KNOWLEDGE in PARTICIPATORY DISCUSSIONS of timely QUESTIONS
  1. What do these trends mean for Los Angeles area nonprofits, foundations and public agencies?
  2. What kinds of capacity-building programs are needed in the Los Angeles area?
  3. Can coalitions be built to fund and administer capacity-building centers in our local communities?
  
 

JOIN IN A CONVERSATION WITH DISTINGUISHED LEADERS FROM:
Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism, City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, Alliance for Cultural Tourism, Southern California Association of Philanthropy, California Community Foundation, Executive Service Corps of Southern California, Glendale Community Foundation, Flintridge Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Wright Foundation, Asian Pacific Community Fund, Center for Nonprofit Management, Community Partners, United Latino Fund, Forman Consulting Federal Grants & Strategic Planning, United Way, Entertainment Industry Development Corporation, and Film and Television Action Committee.
Please RSVP.

  
 
Thanks to the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, Catholic Big Brothers and Kumamoto Associates for their contributions to this event.
  
 

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