3 Days Left to Save $75 on Conference Registration

"Knowledge to not only survive, but to thrive."
"The sessions were excellent and informative, and the luncheon speakers were outstanding!"
"As a newcomer to nonprofits, the LANO conference has been an invaluable experience."

These glowing reviews from particpants at the 2009 LANO Conference highlight why you need to be in New Orleans August 25-27 for this year's event.

Registration is now open!
Register by Friday, May 28th and save $75. 

At the 2010 conference, hundreds of nonprofit leaders, funders, staff and volunteers will gather for Louisiana's largest and most valuable nonprofit event.  Dynamic speakers, innovative session formats, and exceptional networking opportunities will draw on collective expertise from across the nonprofit community.

Stay tuned for continuing communication highlighting our:

• Over 50 valuable breakout sessions presented by sector leaders and experts.
• Exceptional professional networking opportunities, including a reception and multiple networking breaks.
• Eight informative tracks covering a wide array of nonprofit-specific topics, including: fund development, communications, leadership, public policy, trends and innovations, and more.

Learn more about the 2010 conference and register at www.LANO.org/Conference

FEATURED TRACK
Translating Research into Action: From Recovery to Renaissance
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, how do we move forward in the recovery?
RAND Gulf States Policy Institute in partnership with LANO and the Allstate Foundation invites nonprofit, community, and governmental leaders to discuss the crucial role of nonprofits in rebuilding after the storm. We invite you to participate, let your perspective be heard, and learn from colleagues and experts in disaster preparedness, housing, healthcare and more. Learn how your participation in this conference can inform the policy agenda in the region and in Washington, DC.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Convenient lodging is available at the conference hotel, the Astor Crowne Plaza, and discounted rates for conference attendees start at $95 a night.  UPDATE: For those wishing to extend their stay in New Orleans, the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel has now extended its special room rates for attendees to include up to three days before and three days after the LANO Annual Conference! Space is limited, and reservations must be made by July 24, 2010.  Visit the hotel's conference page to take advantage of this great rate!