Latest News from the Grants Collection
September - October 2011
Welcome to the September edition of the Grants Collection Newsletter! We have a great lineup of nonprofit classes arranged for September and October, and we hope to see you there. We also have a selection of just-arrived books that you can come check out or request online and pick up at your closest library branch! For the latest class information and updates, please check the online schedule of nonprofit classes.
As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns just send an email to grc@prattlibrary.org.
Best wishes,
Dan Owens
Grants Collection Manager
Learn from an expert!
Monday, September 19th- 2pm - 4pm
Central Library, Poe Room
Presenter: Kate Scherr
We all want volunteers to help with the mission of our organization. But how do we recruit the right volunteers and how do we keep them engaged? This can be the real challenge. Learn recruitment methods and retention strategies in this volunteer management overview. Walk away with practical tips and techniques that you can implement at your organization. Learn about available resources that can support your efforts in engaging volunteers in your mission.
Presenter: Kate Scherr has worked in the nonprofit sector in Baltimore for 11 years and another five years in various states. During her career, Ms. Scherr has gained extensive experience with nonprofit organizations. She managed Volunteer Central, a program for Business Volunteers Unlimited, for six years and worked for the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism.
Monday, September 12 2pm - 4pm
Central Library, Poe Room
Presenter: Dan Owens, Grants Collection Manager
Interested in nonprofit fundraising? Looking for funding for your organization? Learn the basics about the world of fundraising. Find out about the free treasure-trove of books, magazines, directories, and databases available at the Pratt Library for anyone interested in fundraising for nonprofits.
Learn from a Foundation Center expert!
Monday, October 24, 1pm - 3pm
Central Library, Poe Room
Presenter: Kim Patton
From initial contact to getting funded, following field-tested best practices will increase your chances of getting the grant.
This class will teach you how to:
- Initiate contact with potential funder;
- Plan calls and meetings, including site visits;
- Effectively communicate with funders during the grant process.
Presenter: Kim Patton, Training Coordinator, Foundation Center, Washington, DC
Registration is not required; but if you plan to attend, please email grc@prattlibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 26, 6pm - 8pm
Reisterstown Road Branch- Click here for map!
Presenter: Dan Owens, Grants Collection Manager
Understand the nature of grants, what you need to apply, and how to build credibility with grant-making institutions. Learn the components of a compelling grant proposal, including the letter of inquiry, goals, measurable objectives, and much more.
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, recommended reading for more information on this topic.
New books in the Grants Collection! This is just a sample, so be sure to stop by to check out all the new books.
Click on the links to see the books and place your hold online:
Mission Impact: Breakthrough strategies for nonprofits
Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances, 2nd ed
The Art of Giving: Where the soul meets the business plan
The Ask: How to ask for support for your nonprofit cause (new edition)...
Nonprofit Sustainability: Making strategic decisions for financial viability
Storytelling for Grantseekers: A guide to creative fundraising (2nd ed)
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.
