NET 2008
Supporting the development of nonprofit organizations in the Eastern Panhandle
Formerly called the Community Collaborative, the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Carl M. Freeman Foundation, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, and Shepherd University are pleased to offer the following community workshops during 2008. Registrations during 2008 will be processed through the Community Foundation. Click here for a registration form. For more information, call (304) 264-0353.
Grant Writing & Grantor Research
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and June 19, 2008
9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Location: Scarborough Library, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown
Fee: $25 per participant
This one-day workshop is an introductory, beginner’s course on researching prospective corporate and foundation funders (using Foundation Center “Cooperating Collection” resources housed at Shepherd’s Scarborough Library) and the elements that create a fundable grant request. The session is lead by Amy Owen, who has more than 12 years experience in fundraising and currently serves as the executive director of the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation.
Low-Cost Options for Web-site Development & Electronic Communications
Friday, September 12, 2008
9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Location: TBA
Fee: $25 per participant
Does your organization face technology challenges? Is it time to update or create a website that you can regularly update? And how do you use the website and other electronic communication to effectively market your organization? This workshop will help you identify solutions for your organization.
Developing a Fundraising Plan
Thursday, November 6, 2008
10:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
Location: TBA
Fee: $20 per participant
If your organization needs to develop a fundraising plan, where do you start? How do you create priorities? Who leads? This session will help participants create a draft plan that addresses key sources of funds: workplace giving, corporate giving, foundation grants, annual gifts, major donors, special events, and fee for service. The session is lead by Amy Owen, who has more than 12 years experience in fundraising and currently serves as the executive director of the Eastern West Virginia Community. Fees cover lunch and materials.
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