The CTN of the Bay Area will be hosting an all day conference at the LGBT Center in San Francisco on August 10th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The conference will cover the following topics:

• how to tell your non-profit and community story with free online tools
• how to secure funding for technology projects
• easy to use databases
• public policy and advocacy for non-profits

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The conference will be an excellent opportunity for Bay Area non-profits to share their questions and success with each other. Lunch will be provided.

Join us for this free workshop designed to help you better foster your mission goals through best practices, lessons learned, and shared resources. Just a few of the questions we will address: What are the varied types of organizations that are considered CTCs— and am I one? What does a successful CTC look like? Am I aware of all of the funding avenues available to CTCs? We will also:

• Explore free resources to help you develop, add new programs and manage your CTC
• Examine CTC essentials such as strategic program focus and effective evaluation
• Discover the CTC community -- in the North Bay and beyond – and collaborate on ways to foster its network and identity
• Discuss your specific needs and how we can work together to solve your challenges
  

Workshop Agenda:

12:45 - 1:00 Before the event Networking
1:00 - 3:00 Interactive Presentations
3:00 - 3:30 Meet the experts and networking opportunity with light bites and beverages

Guest Speakers Include:

• Rhunette Alums, Director-External Affairs, AT&T who will discuss the company’s outreach and funding initiatives in the North Bay
• Cynthia Dempsey, founding Executive Director, Cybermill offering examples of winning CTC models and success stories
• CTNBA Steering Committee Members, Kevin Hickey and Candyce Mackabee, will facilitate.
  

Why should I attend? This workshop affords an opportunity to network with other CTC and community organizations whose driving mission is technology.

Who is this for? Program Directors and Staff of:

* Computer Labs (Faith based or secular)
* After School Programs
* Technology Clubs
* Teen and Senior Media Centers

What is a CTC? Community Technology Centers (CTCs) are independent community service, social action, and/or education programs or services that provide computer access and related technology to those who might not otherwise have opportunities to learn about or use computers.

Not a CTNBA member? Join today at www.ctnbayarea.org and connect with other CTCs in the North Bay and build bridges with the larger network of CTCs throughout the Bay Area and nationwide.