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"Improving Life for Old and Young"
John Erickson spends his working hours trying to improve the lives of senior citizens, a career that is now allowing him to focus on his dream of helping children, too. One of those dreams was realized when a learning center was opened to school children, thanks to about $38 million from Erickson's family foundation - Philanthropy Journal, September 28, 2005

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"A Billion Dollar Drop in the Bucket"
Hurricane Katrina offers dramatic proof of Americans' response to disasters. More than $1 billion has been promised, and the total continues to mount - The Baltimore Sun, October 2, 2005

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JOIN US! Doing Well By Doing Good: Using Philanthropy as a Public Relations Tool
October 11, 2005 , 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Public Relations professionals and corporate marketing executives often talk about "cause related marketing" and "value added partnerships." What exactly do these terms mean and how can they be applied to community and corporate activities? Join us and an excellent panel of experts as we discuss how you can use philanthropy as a PR tool.

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JOIN US! The Grantmaking Process: Tools & Techniques for Assessing Funding Requests
November 02, 2005 , 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This professional development workshop is for grantmakers who are relatively new to the field and want an overview of grantmaking fundamentals. If you are interested in expanding your grantmaking skills, enriching your experience and meeting your colleagues, this workshop is for you. Open to both ABAG members and non-members.

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Did You Know?
Business Volunteers Unlimited will host their "Do Something" Series' kick off event tonight, with the topic of "Creating a Quality Community"
When: Wednesday October 5th, 2005
Time: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The offices of DAP Products in the Can Company
Speakers:
Bill Struever, President & CEO, Struever Bro. Eccles & Rouse
Talib Horne, Executive Director, East Harbor Development Corp.
Steven Rivelis, CEO, Campaign Consultation
RSVP to: cynthia@bvumaryland.org or 410/366-6030.