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The 2007 Podcast Series

This year's podcast series begins with afternoon keynote speaker Aimee Allison. You can download Aimee's address [26mb, mp3] or use the player below to listen to a streaming version:



Listen to some other podcasts from this fall:

2007 San Francisco Bay Area Nonprofit Boot Camp Podcasts       

Priya Haji, Big Ideas Track [15mb, mp3]   
Morning Keynote by Ami Dar [12mb, mp3]  
Allen Gunn, Technology Track [23mb, mp3]  
David La Piana, Nonprofit Basics [23mb, mp3]  
Andrew Mosawi, Technology Track [20mb, mp3]  
Reality Of Starting A Nonprofit, Nonprofit Basics [19mb, mp3]  
Mal Warwick, Marketing Track [18mb, mp3]  
The Tailored Board, Board of Directors Track [22mb, mp3]  


Visit Nonprofit Boot Camp Online for more podcasts, presenter handouts, class notes and more. Subscribe to the podcast series for free on iTunes.

Thanks

Thanks for joining us for the 4th Annual San Francisco Bay Area Nonprofit Boot Camp. More than 2,000 people spent a day learning, teaching their peers, networking, and finding coaching. We hope you had fun and left Boot Camp energized with new tools to achieve your missions. Keep in touch at our online community even if you didn't have a chance to attend Nonprofit Boot Camp. We recorded almost every workshop during the day and are working hard toward the debut of this year's free podcast series.

Here is a random selection of photos from Boot Camp:

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Overview

Join Craigslist Foundation for a day of knowledge, resources and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit. Nonprofit Boot Camp is designed to educate and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, connecting them with valuable industry resources, peers and potential supporters.

Conference Highlights

Educational Tracks

Nonprofit Basics: An intro to the nonprofit world for those new to the sector or looking to start a nonprofit or social enterprise. Hosted by CAN, The Volunteer Center, VLSP and YNPN.

Fundraising: An overview of fundraising strategies and resources. Hosted by Association of Fundraising Professionals - Golden Gate Chapter (AFP-GGC), Foundation Center and Development Executives Roundtable (DER).

Big Ideas: Current trends and progressive thought brought to you by prominent Bay Area nonprofit leaders. Hosted by CompassPoint.

Technology: Explore how technology can empower your organization or idea. Hosted by Aspiration, TechSoup, ePhilanthropy Foundation and N-TEN.

Social Entrepreneurship: Learn how to use entrepreneurial principles, earned income strategies and businesses to create social change.  Hosted by Nonprofit and Public Management Program, Haas School of Business, Social Fusion and Young Women Social Entrepreneurs (YWSE).

Board of Directors: Designed for currently engaged Board Members and those looking to recruit and empower an outstanding Board. Hosted by The CBO Center and Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership.  

Marketing: Build a marketing toolkit to promote your mission in the media, in person, in print and online

Generations: Focused workshops on engaging youth, retired and older adults.

Keynote Addresses

Ami Dar, Executive Director of Action Without Borders/Idealist.org
Aimee Allison, Community and Organizational Development through Advocacy and Innovation
 

Facilitated Networking

Participate in a large-scale interactive exercise connecting you with peers and potential collaborators.  Designed and facilitated by Dreamfish.
 

Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall will feature 50+ organizations that serve emerging nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs.  All of these groups provide services and products specifically geared towards the needs of nonprofits and professionals new to the sector. 
 

One-On-One Coaching

Take advantage of this rare opportunity for free, one-on-one advice!  Sign up event day for a private, 20-minute session with an Expert, Career Counselor or Executive Coach who can answer your questions.  Areas of expertise include Fundraising, Marketing & PR, Strategic Planning, Social Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Volunteer Recruitment & Management and Advocacy & Law.  Career Counselors can help you develop an effective search strategy, enhance your resume and respond to your job search and career-related questions. 

Sponsored by Jewish Vocational Services (JVS).