As might be expected so close to the year's end, fundraising topics take center stage in this round-up of free online training opportunities for associations, charities, and other not-for-profit organizations.
A bit more surprising, however, is how many free webinars are available in December — all squeezed into the first three weeks of the month!
Take a look:
How to Start an Online Campaign on Change.org | Change.org
This
free webinar, on the basics of selecting, launching, and running
successful online campaigns on Change.org, is aimed at NPOs just
beginning to use online advocacy tools and will provide an overview of
the entire lifecycle of an online campaign. (60 minutes)
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Register
How To Use the Web for Communications and Marketing | Firespring and Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations
This
free webinar will help nonprofit professionals learn how to effectively
communicate online and make effective use of their website. (90
minutes)
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. CST
Register
Introduction to Strategic Online Communications and Fundraising | Upleaf
In
this free webinar, Elizabeth Beachy offers an overview of online
communication strategies and technologies, and proposes an integrated
strategy to help nonprofits make the most of their online communities
and fundraising. (60 minutes)
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Register
The Procrastinators Guide to Year-End Fundraising | Nonprofit 911 : Network for Good
In
this free teleconference, Alia McKee and Mark Rovner from Sea Change
Strategies, Kathryn Powers of Conservation International, and moderator
Eric Rardin of Care2 will discuss 11 critical action steps for
mobilizing your donors and raising money.
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits | Foundation Center
This
free webinar will provide you with a step-by-step checklist approach to
help increase your organization’s readiness for foundation fundraising,
geared towards community groups without nonprofit status or nonprofits
new to grantseeking. (60 minutes)
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Register
Fundraising With DonorPro | DonorPro
Learn
firsthand how DonorPro can help improve your constituent outreach,
boost your donations, and help you operate more efficiently. (60
minutes)
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Register
Proactive Reputation Management: Using Social Media to Listen, Attract Fans and Convert Critics | Debra Askanase : Community Organizer 2.0
Do
you listen for mentions of key staff and your organization’s name and
programs on social media — and do you have the tools to respond if what
you hear is unfavorable? This free webinar will help you understand
“brand management” and how to use it to your organization’s advantage.
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. PST
Register
Cause Marketing Basics | Ventureneer
Cause
marketing helps non profits raise money and increase their visibility;
corporations improve their reputations and increase profits; and
consumers feel like they’re making a difference. This free webinar will
help you decide if cause marketing is right for your organization. (60
minutes)
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Register
Introduction to Corporate Giving | Foundation Center
Free
webinar offers an introduction to the world of corporate support for
nonprofits and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center’s
resources on corporate giving. Prior attendance at the free Grantseeking Basics webinar is strongly recommended. (60 minutes)
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
Proposal Writing Basics | Foundation Center
In
this free webinar you will learn the basics of writing a proposal for
your nonprofit organization. This course is also offered in Spanish.
(60 minutes)
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Register
Proposal Budgeting Basics | Foundation Center
This webinar is geared to the novice grantseeker. Prior attendance at the free Proposal Writing Basics webinar is recommended but not a prerequisite. (60 minutes)
Date: Friday, December 11, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Register
Know-How on Planning Next Year’s Event | Blackbaud
Free
web seminar will discuss strategies for event set-up, design
considerations, website launch strategies, training staff, and more.
(60 minutes)
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
What is Wild Apricot? | WildApricot.com
This
free webinar introduces the major features of Wild Apricot software for
associations, nonprofits and other member-driven organizations,
including membership management and communications, web editing, event
management, and fundraising features. (45 minutes)
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
Grantseeking Basics | Foundation Center
This
free introductory webinar provides an overview of the funding research
process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and
grantmaking public charities. This course is also offered in Spanish.
(60 minutes)
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
Know-How on Converting Offline Participation to Online Participation | Blackbaud
Free
webinar will cover cross-channel recruitment strategies, email
collection efforts, offline data management, using online tools, and
developing better online event communities.
(60 minutes)
Date: Tuesday December 15, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
Brandraising | Big Duck
This
free webinar will explain the principles of brandraising and how people
who work with nonprofit organizations can apply them to make their work
more effective and a better use of organizational resources. (60
minutes)
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Register
Know-How on Designing an Event Email Marketing Strategy | Blackbaud
Free
webinar will discuss maximizing the impact of email promotion for your
event, including email timing, frequency, and design. (60 minutes)
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
Fundraising With DonorPro | DonorPro
Learn
firsthand how DonorPro can help improve your constituent outreach,
boost your donations, and help you operate more efficiently. (60
minutes)
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Register
Know-How on Analyzing Event Results | Blackbaud
Best
practices for detailed analyses of event data will be discussed in this
free webinar, along with how to use that data to develop your future
strategies.(60 minutes)
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
How to Approach a Foundation | Foundation Center
This free webinar will cover strategies for effective communications with grantmakers, from initial contact to what happens after you receive funding and, ultimately, how to build lasting partnerships with grantmakers. (60 minutes)
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Register
Know-How on Using Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to Enhance Your Event’s Impact | Blackbaud
This
free webinar will look at the Big Three “social media giants” from the
perspective of event fundraisers, and how you can leverage their power
to efficiently extend your reach. (60 minutes)
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Register
If you know of (or are hosting) a free nonprofit webinar, teleconference, or other web-based professional development event for December 2009 that didn't make this list... please feel free to share the details in the comments!