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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>In an effort to strengthen and enhance the
management capabilities of local nonprofit boards. The Nonprofit Partnership in
partnership with <SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">boardnetUSA</SPAN>, offers a
unique online tool designed for the purpose of connecting <SPAN
class=689253620-28022005>member </SPAN>nonprofit organizations with potential
new board members. This site provides a network for individuals looking for a
board opportunity and for <SPAN
class=689253620-28022005>member </SPAN> agencies seeking qualified board
candidates. The boardnetUSA network enables board candidates and agencies to
screen for particular attributes and skills. In addition, nonprofit agencies can
utilize online information and services that will help in the analysis of board
needs. The Nonprofit Partnership, as a community partner of <SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">boardnetUSA</SPAN>, provides this
service as a benefit to The Partnership member agencies. <SPAN
class=689253620-28022005>We anticipate the board match service to be fully
implemented by the end of March 2005.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A <SPAN
class=689253620-28022005>demo/</SPAN>training session for using <SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">boardnetERIE</SPAN> will be
held <SPAN class=689253620-28022005>March 29 and repeated on March 30,
2005</SPAN>.<SPAN class=689253620-28022005> The session will take place at The
Erie Community Foundation 2nd Floor Training Room from Noon to 1:00 pm on each
day. A light lunch will be served. Reservations are required. Member agencies
are encouraged to send a representative to this demo in order to take full
advantage of this member service.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=689253620-28022005>To reserve a space
for March 29 or March 30, contact Robin at 454-0843 or <A
href="mailto:rkoble@cferie.org">rkoble@cferie.org</A>. </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><SPAN class=318182014-01022005><FONT size=4>Robin Koble, Project
Coordinator</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=318182014-01022005><FONT size=2>The Nonprofit
Partnership</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=318182014-01022005><FONT size=2>A Capacity Building Project
of</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=318182014-01022005><FONT size=2>The Erie Community
Foundation</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=318182014-01022005><FONT size=2>Phone
814-454-0843</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Monotype Corsiva'"><FONT size=2>Fax
814-456-4965</FONT></SPAN></DIV><SPAN
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