For Immediate Release:        Contact: 
October 15, 2008              Linda Davis:ldavis@cvnl.org 
                              Shobha Hiatt: shobhah@cvnl.org 
                              (415) 479-5710 

CENTER PRESENTS NONPROFIT SUSTAINABILITY FORUM NOVEMBER 13, 2008
HELPING NONPROFITS THRIVE IN CHALLENGING TIMES

San Rafael, CA- Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (Center) invites you to attend the Nonprofit Sustainability Forum, to be held on November 13, 2008 at the Four Points Sheraton in San Rafael between 8:00am and noon.

Join over a hundred nonprofit leaders in a discussion on how to survive and thrive in current economic times. Speakers include Joe Nation, Principal, ENVIRON and former California State Assemblyman; Alec Hansen, President of Economic Competitive Group; Cyane Dandridge, Executive Director of Strategic Energy Innovations; Elliot Levin, President of Partnership Resources Group, and Dana Textoris, Major Gifts Officer of American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California.

“Today’s nonprofits are operating in an environment of incredible economic pressure—with funders and government expecting not only exceptional results but also increased efficiency,” says Melissa Breach, Program Director of the Center. “The Nonprofit Sustainability Forum is an opportunity for over 100 of Marin’s most influential social-sector leaders to explore new strategies for revenue generation and cost reductions within the context of our current financial challenges.” 

The Four Points Sheraton is located at 1010 Northgate Drive. Registration per person (inclusive of breakfast) is $55 (members) and $80 (non-members). For more information or to register, visit www.cvnl.org or call 415-479-5710.