Alexandria Community Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective leadership can be the single most important factor in the success of an organization. Recognizing the need to create a stronger and more empowered community through effective board and commission leadership, the Alexandria Community Trust (ACT) is pleased to announce the launch of the Alexandria Board Leadership Exchange (ABLE).

 

Join us for ABLE's fall event:

 

ABLE Fall Meeting

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

First Baptist Church Meeting Center

2932 King Street, Alexandria

 

“Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”

Effective Fundraising Tools and Strategies for Hesitant Board Members 

Registration & Networking:  7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

ABLE Fundraising Session:  7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Cost - $35.00*

Continental breakfast provided.  Parking is available.

 

ABLE attendees are encouraged to stay and attend ACT’s 2008 Nonprofit Excellence Forum, with a keynote address from renowned philanthropist Ted Leonsis, five concurrent professional development breakout sessions and the announcement of ACT's 2008-2009 Capacity Building Grants.

 

Registration for both events is now available. 

 

Register for ABLE at www.ablealex.org. 

 

For more details about the Nonprofit Excellence Forum, see the Invitation.  To register, complete the  Registration Form.

    

If you have questions or want to learn more about ABLE, email info@ablealex.org or call 703-739-7778.   

  

Board Source Answers Your Questions

We apologize that we were unable to get to all of the questions from the audience during the June 11 session, but through the help of David Styers of Board Source and board member of the Alexandria Volunteer Bureau, we have a document with answers and related resources for your questions.  Click here.

 

Alexandria Nonprofit Boards & Commissions List

Interested in pursuing a leadership role? Find out more about nonprofits and commissions in Alexandria. Click here.

 

 

The Foundation Center at Barrett Library
Alexandria Library collaborates with The Foundation Center as a Regional Cooperating Collection: a large collection of Foundation Center print and online resources, including online training, are located at the Barrett. Foundation and Grant classes, arranged by Barrett staff, are offered to patrons. Although Barrett is the home location for this special collection, all Alexandria Library branches have electronic access to both "The Foundations Directory Online" and "The Foundation Grants to Individuals Online" databases on their Catalog computers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Barrett's Reference Manager at 703-838-4555x233.

 

About ABLE

ABLE is a result of two years of conversations with local board leaders about what they need to be effective and formally facilitated through the 2007 ACT Nonprofit Excellence Forum.   ABLE is a community collaboration with ACT, the Alexandria Volunteer Bureau, and Leadership Alexandria.

 

In addition to energizing, educating and engaging community members, ABLE will provide access to training and fundamental knowledge about effective board leadership; support a vibrant network of members for sharing and learning; and foster a dynamic environment for recruitment of and volunteering for board service.

 

ABLE will host three forums each year featuring case studies, methods, and tools for adopting best practices of effective organizations. Each forum will also include a networking component.

 

To learn more about ABLE, please call 703-739-7778 or email info@ablealex.org.