Project Overcoat Project Overcoat provides thousands of new and gently used coats and blankets to men, women and children in need. The coats and blankets are distributed to local nonprofit organizations. This annual event is sponsored by Atlanta Union Mission, FOX 5, KISS 104.1 FM, FedEx, Kroger and United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. To apply for your organization to receive coats and blankets to distribute, click on the link below. Application deadline is Friday, January 18. For more information click here . If you have any questions, please email projectovercoat@unitedwayatlanta.org Project Overcoat application form

TechBridge Technology Innovation Award for Nonprofits TechBridge is now accepting applications for the seventh annual Technology Innovation Award, which is granted each year to the nonprofit that best demonstrates the innovative use of technology. If you (or a nonprofit with which you work) have completed a technology initiative that has positively impacted your mission, efficiency of daily operations, effectiveness in serving clients, and/or fundraising, advocacy or volunteer efforts, we want to hear your story. Given by Accenture, the award provides more than $45,500 in TechBridge consulting services, Microsoft software and cash to the winner and over $16,500 in TechBridge consulting services, Microsoft software and cash to two finalists. Both winner and finalists will be featured at TechBridge’s Digital Ball on May 10, 2008, when the award is presented, as well as highlighted in numerous promotional materials and profiled in a special April supplement running in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Click on the link below to apply. All applications are due by February 8, 2008. Apply for the TechBridge Innovation Award

Nonprofit Resource Fair at the Hurt Building The Foundation Center is sponsoring a free fair for nonprofits to meet and learn about other local nonprofits whose missions are to help you build and strengthen your nonprofit at this informal networking event. Are you a nonprofit looking for help with: Contracts and legal issues? Developing business or strategic plans? Computer or information technology? Evaluating your programs? Finding and/or training volunteers or board members? Building your nonprofit’s capacity to serve your community? Then the Nonprofit Resource Fair is your “one-stop” event to meet local nonprofits that provide technical assistance and networking and professional development opportunities, often for free or at affordable prices. Exhibitors will include: Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Atlanta Chapter Atlanta-area Evaluation Association (AaEA) Community Consulting Teams (CCT)-Atlanta The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Council of Volunteer Administrators of Metropolitan Atlanta The Foundation Center Georgia Center for Nonprofits Georgia Planned Giving Council Georgia State University Gifts in Kind Atlanta Hands On Atlanta Opportunity Knocks Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Public Relations Society of America, Georgia Chapter TechBridge United Way 2-1-1 United Way VIP (Volunteer Involvement Program) Attendees should first sign in at the Foundation Center on the first floor, where they will receive an exhibitors' directory and map. Those who visit every table can enter a drawing to win prizes, including a free daylong class at the Foundation Center and a free Nonprofit University Basic Grant Writing class at Georgia Center for Nonprofits. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and learn about the resources in your backyard to help you become a better nonprofit! When: Monday, February 4, 2008 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: Hurt Building 50 Hurt Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303 This event is offered free of charge, but advance registration is required. Register to attend the Fair