Membership Join CAN today and be part of a statewide organization that protects, strengthens and promotes California's nonprofits. For more information on CAN membership, visit http://www.canonprofits.org/membership/join.   The Nonprofit Risk Management Center is offering CAN Members a $5 discount on the purchase of webinars. A list of this year's programs is available online. For the $5 discount, enter 5off2008 in the Customer Code Box during registration. Nonprofits interested in purchasing the entire series can receive a $45 discount with code 5offset2008.    The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) is also offering CAN Members a discount of up to 33% on the cost of IRS 990 webinars. Upcoming sessions will be held on March 20 and April 3. A recording of the earlier webinar is available online. During the checkout process, simply enter saone for your discount on one webinar or saseries for your discount on the series. This will bring the price to $25 each or $60 for the series. To learn more or register, click here.   Recruit Top Nonprofit Professionals Trying to find qualified candidates with nonprofit experience? CAN can help! Visit our Nonprofit Career Center to post your jobs at http://careercenter.CAnonprofits.org. Special discounted rates for CAN members.

Events   Disaster Volunteer Summits CaliforniaVolunteers, in partnership with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the California Office of Homeland Security, is hosting several Disaster Volunteer Summits across California. The Summits are open to nonprofits and governmental groups that provide volunteer management during disasters. Three Summit dates remain: Friday, March 14, 2008, Los Angeles/Orange County (Tentative) Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Clovis Thursday, March 27, 2008, Redding (Tentative)   Pre-registration is required and can be done online by clicking here and visiting the link at the bottom of the page. Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) - July in San Francisco BAVC is hosting a Nonprofit Institute for New Media Applications, a 10-day intensive for nonprofits that want to develop new digital media tools. Applications are due April 1. Click here for more information. Earned Income Ventures Sponsored by CAN in association with the Social Enterprise Institute, this one day conference will provide you with the tools for creating positive social change within the context of sustainable business models. When: Tuesday, April 8, 9 am to 4:30 pm Where: The Center for Healthy Communities at the California Endowment Cost: $149 for CAN members; $199 for non-members To register, visit www.regonline.com/earnedincome   Hurry, the registration deadline is Friday, April 4.

Funding and Award Opportunities   For more information on these funding and award opportunities, please visit the following websites:   Carol M. White Physical Education Program Competition, from the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. Deadline: March 24, 2008 United States Soccer Foundation -- Planning Grants Initiative. Deadline: April 1, 2008 Hitachi Foundation -- Yoshiyama Awards. Deadline: April 1, 2008 (Nominations) U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Team Nutrition Training Grants for Healthy School Meals. Deadline: April 14, 2008 Youth Venture -- Go Overboard Challenge Grants. Deadline: May 1, 2008 Tiger Woods Foundation -- Grants for Underserved Youth. Deadline: May 1, 2008 (Second quarter awards) 2008 CA Fit Business Award Program. Deadline: June 20, 2008 Women's Sports Foundation -- Ambassador Team Awards. Deadline: July 18, 2008 Share Office Space with the Craigslist Foundation It’s not free, but it’s a great opportunity. Craigslist Foundation is seeking a nonprofit to take 500-825 square feet of space in their new office in the SoMa/Downtown district of San Francisco. Contact Rachel Cohen, HR & Operations Consultant, at 415.812.9070 or rachel@craigslistfoundation.org for more information.

And now for the Going Green Tips and Resources The Sustainable Nonprofit by Sarah S. Brophy in the Philanthropy News Digest has a great three-part series about welcoming the green revolution into your museum or cultural institution, including tips for possible funding sources. Click here for access to all three columns. We often direct you to TechSoup for technology resources, but here’s an article that’s less about technology and more about reducing environmental impact through green printing. It’s a must read for your communications staff. The National Geographic Green Guide is also a great resource for nonprofits and their staffs. Green Guide tools include CO2 calculators for major appliances, eco quizzes and smart shopper cards for recycled paper products, food and cleaning supplies. For Bay Area nonprofits, a recent article in Oakland Magazine by Jeff Swenerton offers 21 ways to be green, including a calculation of the cost and effort needed. Most of the tips are easy and free. For Southern California nonprofits, there’s no reason to feel left out: KTLA-TV provides a full library of interesting resources including tips and stories on going green. Your local public works or recycling office can also provide tips on going green. Here’s a list from the Los Angeles Office of Public Works on tips for going green in various rooms of your home or office. Flex Your Power is California's statewide energy efficiency marketing and outreach campaign. The site itself is full of tips for residential and commercial spaces, but the Rebates, Incentives and Services tool can’t be beat. Californians can type in their zip code and receive a list of financial incentives and rebates for everything from low-flow toilets to air conditioners. It’s also a central resource for identifying local resources such as energy audits and energy measurement tools. And, with gas prices continuing to creep upwards, going green with your transportation has never been as appealing as it is now. Check out this article on greening your car in Grist Magazine. Equally helpful is this extensive list of 57 tips for going green and saving money in the process.

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