For a listing of upcoming LANO workshops and trainings statewide, visit www.lano.org

Finance II: Alternative Financing Options back to top
This comprehensive overview will provide an opportunity to explore and understand the nuts and bolts of alternative financing options. Participants will learn about: tax-exempt bonds, program-related investments, new markets tax credits and more!

Cost: Free

Jan. 16, 9:30a - 1:30p
New Orleans: Nonprofit Central,
1824 O.C. Haley

Contact: Ashley Herad, ashley@lano.org,
225-343-5266
Space is limited; register today!

http://www.lano.org/dynaweb/1000316/docs/lano07-regform.doc

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Fundamentals of Effective Board Involvement back to top
Explore what it means to be a good board member and why nonprofits need boards. This workshop reviews the basic responsibilities of a board member, striking a balance between the board and the CEO, what questions a prospective board member should ask and how legal responsibilities fit into the discussion.

Cost: Free

Jan. 22, 9:30a - 12:30p

New Orleans: GNOF,
1055 St. Charles, Ste 100

Contact: Katie Dignan, katiedignan@lano.org, 504-309-2081

Space is limited; register today!

http://www.lano.org/Docs/regform07-genericledp.doc

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Advanced Foundation Center Resources back to top
Take a guided tour of the Foundation Center's website, the primary database with which to start your funding prospect research. Participants will learn to search over 90,000 grant maker and donor profiles, which Foundations would be interested in your mission and Who funds what and where.

Cost: Free

Jan. 24, 10:00a - 12:00p

Nonprofit Central,
1824 O.C. Haley Blvd, New Orleans

Contact: Byron Frezel, byron@lano.org,
504-309-2081

Space is limited; register today!

http://www.lano.org/dynaweb/1000316/docs/lano07-regform.doc

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Employee Performance Management back to top
This half-day training will equip supervisors with the skills necessary to devise and administer a performance program. Participants will learn the importance of their role as a coach in establishing performance standards and monitoring employee performance and develop strategies for effective communication, and employee development.

Cost: Free

Jan. 30, 10:00a - 2:00p

Metairie: Brown Foundation,
320 Hammond Hwy, Ste 400

Contact: Katie Dignan, katiedignan@lano.org, 504-309-2081

Space is limited; register today!

http://www.lano.org/Docs/regform07-genericledp.doc

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Applying for Federal Grants back to top
Most federal grants are awarded to organizations planning major projects of benefit to their community. Join us and other organizations as we bring our projects and heads together to learn about applying for federal grants. Participants will be encouraged to discuss hands-on experience in applying for federal grants.

Cost: Free

Jan. 31, 10:00a - 12:00p

Nonprofit Central,
1824 O.C. Haley Blvd, New Orleans

Contact: Byron Frezel, byron@lano.org,
504-309-2081

Space is limited; register today!

http://www.lano.org/dynaweb/1000316/docs/lano07-regform.doc
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