Understanding the Complexities of Government and Foundation Funding
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Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Half Day)
Fee: varies (see chart)
Instructor: John Russell
Course Code: FR 73

Course Description
One of the greatest challenges confronting Los Angeles based nonprofit organizations is the continuing decline of available government funding for safety net services administered by thousands of community based organizations. In addition, foundations located within the Los Angeles region are unable and unwilling to supplant government funding reductions experienced by many area nonprofits. This seminar discusses and analyzes the turbulent landscape of the availability of critically needed funding and will evaluate and address the root causes, contributors and trigger events that negatively impact the funding availability of needed resources for nonprofit organizations located in Los Angeles County.

Suggested attendees: Faith-based organizations, small –midsize nonprofit organizations, and groups considering starting their own nonprofit organization.

Instructor's Bio:
For more than fifteen years, John L. Russell has been extremely active in the development of safety net programs impacting the lives of low-income families and individuals transitioning to self-sufficiency.

Formerly the Community Action Agency (CAA) Director providing safety-net services and Community Services Block Grant Funding (CSBG) to seven cities located in the San Gabriel Valley. Currently a consultant and policy research analyst specifically focusing on the economic challenges confronting Los Angeles based nonprofit organizations.

He has earned a Bachelor's degree from Boston College and a Master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. His expertise with government funding and legislative tracking has been an invaluable component for many nonprofit organizations.

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