The ABA Center for Pro Bono presents the New Pro Bono Managers - Nuts & Bolts preconference each year at the Equal Justice Conference. This year's Nuts & Bolts training will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Who should attend New Pro Bono Managers - Nuts & Bolts?

• New (in your position for one year or less) pro bono coordinators/managers
• Pro bono coordinators/managers desiring a refresher course on basic program concepts

What is covered in the Nuts & Bolts training?

• Program structure and governance
• Intake and placement procedures
• Maintaining a client-centered approach to service delivery
• Strategies for effectively managing and utilizing volunteers
• Ways to develop partnerships with the bar, bench, other providers of legal services and other organizations and groups
• And more!

What have past attendees said about their Nuts and Bolts experience?

• I am a new Coordinator and [Nuts and Bolts] will help me with strategic and operational work.
• This was probably the most informative session that I have attended since I began in my position six months ago.
• The information was comprehensive, practical, developed professionally and delivered understandably and in an entertaining way.
• The session provided me with information I feel is essential to developing an effective recruitment program as well as an effective method of retaining volunteers.
• [The] trainers are very experienced and knowledgeable and told us about many things that have worked in their area, while encouraging lots of discussion and participation.

Are there materials?

• Nuts & Bolts attendees receive a CD of materials including essays, articles, forms, and more.

How long is the Nuts & Bolts training?

• The training is a full day, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

How much does Nuts & Bolts cost?

• Registration is $125 and includes breakfast and lunch. Registrants must also register for the full Equal Justice Conference.

Visit www.equaljusticeconference.org

Questions? Contact Cheryl Zalenski, Assistant Staff Counsel, at 312 988 5770 or zalenskc@staff.abanet.org.