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Greetings,
There are so many training opportunities for nonprofits available in the Baltimore area & online. Listed below are some of the organizations that are offering upcoming trainings & webinars.
And of course don't forget about the free classes offered here at the library!
best,
Andrea Snyder
p.s. - Thank you to those of you that took the time to fill out the survey I sent out earlier this year. Your input is much appreciated!
Web 2.0 & Nonprofits
Tuesday March 9th, 2-5pm
Poe Room, Central Library
You're heard of tools like Twitter and Facebook but don't know how your organization can use them. Find out how local nonprofits & businesses are utilizing social media technologies to promote their organizations & interact with the community.
Registration required: call 410-396-5320 or grc@prattlibrary.org.
Work With Me: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
Tuesday March 23rd, 10am-1pm
Poe Room, Central Library
Presented by Rosetta Thurman
For the first time in history there are four very different generations in the nonprofit workforce. Are you an established Baby Boomer leader in conflict with your younger staff? Or are you a Gen Y manager looking for more understanding from your older colleagues? This class will provide an interactive space for students to discover how current and emerging leaders can actually build upon their differences and form successful partnerships. Students will learn a broad framework for understanding each of the four generations in the workplace and how these differences can naturally lead to more frustration and less productivity in your organization. At the end of the session, you will leave with concrete ways to leverage the skills of each generation in order to achieve greater organizational success in these challenging times.
Registration required: 410-396-5320 or grc@prattlibrary.org
Using Twitter for Your Organization
Saturday April 17th, 10am-Noon
Public Computer Center, Central Library
You've probably heard about Twitter but aren't sure how your organization could use it or even if it's a good fit.
This session will provide a basic overview of Twitter and examples of how organizations are using it. By the end of the session you will have signed up for Twitter & sent out your first tweet!
Registration required: (410)396-5320 or grc@prattlibrary.org Prerequisite: Participants must have an active email account to attend.
Proposal Writing
Wednesday April 28th, 5-7pm
Poe Room, Central Library
Designed for novice proposal writers representing nonprofit organizations, this workshop will cover the key components of a proposal to a foundation or a corporation, the process of applying for a grant, and the essentials of budget preparation as part of the grant proposal package.
Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland (BVU) connects people and businesses with nonprofits that need help. On March 19th they will be hosting the first “Volunteer Consulting Group” in partnership with the Greater Baltimore Technology Council. At this event nonprofits will get personalized advice and will have the ability to network with professionals they can cultivate as long-term volunteers.
The Grants Collection at the Enoch Pratt Free Library
The Grants Collection at EPFL is a cooperating collection of the Foundation Center. It contains databases, over 300 circulating titles, reference materials and periodicals about grantseeking and grantmaking, nonprofit management, and related subjects. We are happy to provide free access to these materials. If you have questions please call 410-396-5321 or email grc@prattlibrary.org.
