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Events

Independent Sector lists both our upcoming events and those of our members. To post an event, simply complete the online event form. (Listing does not imply a partnership or endorsement of an event.)
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April 1, 2010
1602 L Street, NW, Washington, D.C. or Teleconference |
Independent Sector |
IS Monthly Legislative Update
An in-person and teleconference gathering to learn about the latest federal policy developments affecting our community. Reserved for staff at IS member organizations.
Email us to RSVP or for more information. |
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April 21, 2010
Washington, DC |
Georgetown University Law Center Independent Sector, Georgetown Law, the IRS |
Top Issues in Nonprofit Governance
This conference is designed to advance your understanding of good practice, help your organization implement those approaches, and enable your organization to discover more compelling ways to demonstrate accountability. The one-day program will concentrate on key issues such as investment management, CEO assessment, and board effectiveness. Speakers include nonprofit leaders such as Diana Aviv of Independent Sector, Rand Wentworth of the Land Trust Alliance, and Angela Williams of the YMCA, and key government officials like Sarah Hall Ingram of the IRS and Jason Lilien of the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Staff at IS members receive a $75 discount on registration; email the Membership Department for the discount code. |
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October 20-22, 2010
Atlanta, GA |
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel Independent Sector |
Independent Sector 2010 Annual Conference
Theme: Forging a Stronger Future Together
More information coming soon. |
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Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2011
Chicago, Illinois |
Fairmont Hotel Independent Sector |
Independent Sector 2011 Annual Conference
More details upcoming. |
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November 14-16, 2012
San Francisco, CA |
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Independent Sector |
Independent Sector 2012 Annual Conference
More details upcoming.
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Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2013
New York, NY |
Hilton New York Independent Sector |
Independent Sector Annual Conference
More details upcoming. |
| Upcoming Independent Sector Member Events |
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March 2-4, 2010
Hanoi, Vietnam |
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi InsideNGO |
USAID Rules & Regulations Workshop
The plethora of rules and regulations associated with the management of government grants and cooperative agreements is a source of regular and continuing frustration to those on the receiving end.
This workshop will give participants a good sense of the issues they confront when dealing with the USAID. Our emphasis will be on AID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, but the workshop should be worthwhile for organizations receiving funding from other federal agencies as well. This workshop will provide an excellent opportunity to update agencies on what is happening with the key OMB Circulars affecting PVOs and NGOs. Participants will be encouraged to raise problems they are having and to ask questions that will help them clarify their thinking.
For more information or to register go to www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm |
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April 21-22, 2010
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
InsideNGO |
InsideNGO Workshop: HR - Key Concepts & Practices
This workshop will focus on key areas of human resources: recruitment, interviewing, new employee orientation, compensation, managing individual and team performance, and general HR compliance issues.
Participants will learn the answers to questions such as:
• What should be included in job descriptions and recruitment ads? What are best practices in new employee orientation?
• How do we determine salaries and how do we remain competitive?
• How can we create a motivating work environment?
• What are some HR compliance issues that we should be aware of?
• What are the key concepts of managing performance?
For more information on this and other workshops and to register, go to www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm. |
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March 22-24, 2010
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Hilton Addis Ababa InsideNGO |
USAID Rules & Regulations Workshop
This workshop will give participants a good sense of the issues they confront when dealing with the USAID. Our emphasis will be on AID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, but the workshop should be worthwhile for organizations receiving funding from other federal agencies as well. This workshop will provide an excellent opportunity to update agencies on what is happening with the key OMB Circulars affecting PVOs and NGOs. Participants will be encouraged to raise problems they are having and to ask questions that will help them clarify their thinking. The workshop covers topics essential to a comprehensive knowledge of USAID grants and cooperative agreements. It provides both basic training for new staff and a useful refresher for veterans.
For more information on this and other workshops and to register, go to www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm |
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March 22-24, 2010
New Orleans, LA |
Marriott New Orleans Partners in Philanthropy |
Katrina @ 5
At the fifth anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita approaches, come together with hundreds of funders and donors to explore philanthropy's role as partners in disaster response, rebuilding, and transformation and examine what has worked, what hasn't, and what is yet to come. More information is available at KatrinaAtFive.org |
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March 25, 2010
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Hilton Addis Ababa InsideNGO |
Contracts Overview for NGOs
This one-day overview workshop will give participants an awareness of the issues in dealing with Federal Government contracting. Our emphasis will be on USAID contracts, but the workshop will be just as useful and relevant to organizations receiving contracts from other federal agencies. The emphasis of the workshop is on the administration of contracts, after negotiation and award. At the end of the workshop, the participants will know the differences between contracts and grants and will have a broad understanding of the applicable rules and regulations, especially significant areas of audit risk.
For more information on this and other workshops and to register, go to www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm |
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April 8-9, 2010
Washington, DC |
Carnegie Conference Center 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW InsideNGO |
Proposal Development Workshop
Most NGOs rely on teams of staff that are not dedicated full-time to proposal writing. This workshop will prepare them to contribute effectively to proposal development by enhancing their understanding of the inter-connected elements of a USAID proposal.
Participants will learn strategies and tools for managing the proposal process to avoid common pitfalls and maximize the chances of submitting a winning proposal. We cover proposal development from capture planning to debriefing and everything in between.
For more information on this and other workshops and to register, go to www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm |
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April 12-13, 2010
Washington, DC |
The University of California Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW InsideNGO |
Contract Management for NGOs Workshop
This workshop will give participants an understanding of the issues in dealing with Federal Government contracting. Our emphasis will be on USAID contracts, but the workshop will be just as useful and relevant to organizations receiving contracts from other federal agencies. The emphasis of the workshop is on the administration of contracts, after negotiation and award. At the end of the workshop, the participants will know the differences between contracts and grants and will have a broad understanding of the applicable rules and regulations, especially significant areas of audit risk. They will also develop tools to help them administer contracts from award through close-out.
For more information on this and other workshops and to register, go to www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm |
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April 12 - 14, 2010
Pittsburgh, PA |
Hilton Pittsburgh Grantmakers for Effective Organizations |
Unleashing Philanthropy's Potential: GEO 2010 National Conference
Five hundred of the most innovative leaders in philanthropy will convene in Pittsburgh for GEO's national conference. Held only once every two years and featuring more than 40 cutting edge sessions, speakers and networking events, the GEO conference is considered one of the pre-eminent "don't miss" gatherings of grantmakers. |
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April 20-22, 2010
Nairobi, Kenya |
Safari Park Hotel InsideNGO |
USAID Award Management - Contracts and Cooperative Agreements Workshop
USAID awards primarily contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. Many NGOs are now implementing contracts in addition to cooperative agreements and grants. While some of the rules and regulations are the same, you must know the important differences. What are the major differences between contracts and cooperative agreements? How do I manage our existing polices and practices when a contract imposes additional constraints? Are costs treated differently between contracts and cooperative agreements? How can I avoid disallowances? When must I seek approval under cooperative agreements? Under contracts? This workshop will provide a detailed review of the administrative requirements of USAID contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. For more information or to register, go to http://www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm.
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April 27-29, 2010
Washington, DC |
The University of California Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW InsideNGO |
USAID/Federal Rules & Regulations Workshop
This workshop will give participants a good sense of the issues they confront when dealing with the USAID. Our emphasis will be on AID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, but the workshop should be worthwhile for organizations receiving funding from other federal agencies as well. This workshop will provide an excellent opportunity to update agencies on what is happening with the key OMB Circulars affecting PVOs and NGOs. Participants will be encouraged to raise problems they are having and to ask questions that will help them clarify their thinking. The workshop covers topics essential to a comprehensive knowledge of USAID grants and cooperative agreements. It provides both basic training for new staff and a useful refresher for veterans.
For more information on this and other workshops and to register, go to www.InsideNGO.org/workshops.htm |
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November 10-11, 2010
San Francisco, California |
Hyatt Regency San Francisco BoardSource |
BoardSource Leadership Forum
The BoardSource Leadership Forum is an annual conference that convenes approximately 800 governance experts, board members, chief executives, and senior staff from around the world to discuss the newest thinking and practices in nonprofit governance. Learn more about the Leadership Forum.
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