YOU ARE INVITED TO THE

BOZEMAN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ANNUAL FALL GATHERING and SEMINAR

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007 - 4:00 P.M.

LINDLEY CENTER

BOZEMAN, MONTANA

Guest Speaker:  Michael Schechtman, Executive Director
Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of NonProfits
"Montana's Changing Philanthropic Landscape"
Discussion will include state and national changes and studies in philanthropic giving that are strengthening the overall structure of philanthropy.

4:00 pm - Sign in - Greetings and Welcome by the Bozeman Area Community Foundation

4:30 pm - Guest Speaker:   Michael D. Schechtman, Executive Director of the Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Non-Profits

5:00 pm - Sharing of thoughts about the role of a community foundation
5:15 pm - Bozeman Area Community Foundation - Basic Description & Invitation for applications for $1,000 unrestricted grants.

6:00 pm - Happy Hour and BBQ/Potluck Dinner - Please bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert.

Please RSVP by e-mail.

Please join us for an informal afternoon and evening on current trends in philanthropy and growing national attention for funding non-profits in rural areas such as Montana!