The judges, representing different areas such as nonprofit, media, corporate, foundations, etc., were a good mix and we ll try to keep them or similar persons. The number of judges was good as well. Also, we will contact the Nonprofit Resource Center about holding a grant-writing workshop for potential grant applicants around May 1. The proposal from last year was felt to be inadequate for several reasons. Carol will ask Shirlene to ask Boston College to determine what is the existing research available perhaps there is something that could be replicated here in Atlanta.
Local research is newsworthy and valuable to corporate decision makers.
Sibyl Langley was liaison with Hands on Atlanta last year, and will be asked to continue this role. We will ask COVA if we can get on the March or April agendas to promote the RFPs. Linda Parrish will investigate a relationship with the Atlanta Chamber s Arts and Business Council. This would broaden exposure beyond Human Service organizations. New Business Linda Parrish presented several policies for clarification.