Coming out of the holiday season, I thought we might find January a slow month for free web-based professional development opportunities for nonprofit folks — but, in fact, with 33 different webinars in the list, this month's round-up of training events is larger than ever!
Take a look:
Behind the Scenes: Scheduling in Performing Arts
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
11:00 a.m. (Mountain)
This
free webinar from Dean Evans & Associates Inc. offers a quick,
15-minute introduction for Performing Arts facilities on what to look
for in a scheduling solution, including reporting, capacity control,
charging for space and resource scheduling.
Register
Grantseeking Basics
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
introductory course provides an overview of the funding research
process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and
grantmaking public charities. Also available in Spanish.
Register
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
web-based course is geared towards individuals involved in the arts and
looking to fund any type of arts-related project, but may be of
interest to arts organizations in providing advice and guidance to
their members.
Register
Gifts In Kind International 101 Webinar
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
3:30 p.m. (Eastern)
This
free webinar provides an overview of Gifts In Kind International's
services for charitable organizations. Participation in this session is
recommended for newly registered charities, those considering
registration, employees new to Gifts In Kind's services or others who
simply want to hear about its latest offerings.
Register
Starting a Nonprofit
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
10:00 a.m. (Central)
Barry
Silverberg of the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations explains
how and why you should explore whether the creation of a nonprofit is
the best way to achieve the goals or purposes you seek to achieve, and
understand what it means to be a nonprofit legally and in management
terms — before you start the paperwork.
Register
Thanks a Million: How to Thank Your Donors So They'll Come Back and Give More
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
1:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Are
you maintaining and building your relationships with donors as well as
you could be? Are you saying exactly what your supporters need to hear
such that they'll become repeat donors? Network for Good's Katya
Andresen and Care2's Jocelyn Harmon delve into effective donor
cultivation and messaging in this free webinar, part of the NonProfit 911 training series on nonprofit marketing and online fundraising.
Register
Researching on the Social Web
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
11:00 a.m. (Pacific)
Debra
Askanase of Community Organizer 2.0 will discuss how your organization
can gain relevant, tangible knowledge from online social media
research. Attendance at this webinar is free or by donation, your
choice.
Register
What is Wild Apricot?
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
free webinar, led by Giuliano Valentino, introduces the Wild Apricot
software for associations, nonprofits and other member-driven
organizations, demonstrating its major features: membership management,
web editing, event management, and fundraising.
Register
Proposal Writing Basics
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
In
this free webinar from the Foundation Center you will learn the basics
of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization. This course is
also offered in Spanish.
Register
Jumpstart Your Job Search in 2010
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
12:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Hosted
by NPAG’s Director of Candidate Services, Erin O’Connor Jones, this
complimentary webinar from Idealist.org is aimed at nonprofit job
seekers, encore careerists and sector switchers searching for their
next, great nonprofit job in 2010.
Register
The Power of Social Networking Sites for People with Disabilities
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
1:00 p.m. (Central)
This
free webinar will examine what social networking is all about and how
it can be leveraged successfully to enhance communication and to break
down barriers to full participation by everyone in the digital age.
Part of the ADA Accessible Technology On-line Seminar Series to
increase awareness on technology accessibility for people with
disabilities.
Register
Effective Marketing Communications on a Shoestring
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Most
nonprofit organizations have extremely limited marketing communication
budgets, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create and execute effective
marketing plans. This webinar from Synthesis Partnership, led by
Michele Levy, aims to help nonprofit professionals do just that. Part
of the "Wednesday Webinars" series of free one-hour sessions offered by
experts in nonprofit management, aimed at providing professional
development opportunities for senior staff and trustees of nonprofit
organizations.
Register
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
The
purpose of this webinar from the Foundation Center is to help you think
systematically through the process of getting your board actively
involved with your nonprofit's fundraising efforts.
Register
An Overview of Website Accessibility
Thursday, 14 January 2010
11:00 a.m. (Pacific)
The
best practices for web accessibility dovetail with good overall
usability, and are easy to implement. This session will cover topics
such as understanding the difference between various accessibility
guidelines, avoiding common accessibility errors, when — and when not —
to rely on automatic accessibility checkers, and unexpected populations
that benefit from accessible websites. Some knowledge of HTML coding
would be beneficial to those attending this free webinar from TechSoup Talks.
Register
Creating Energy That Lasts
Thursday, 14 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Barbara
Talisman of Talisman Associates suggests methods to create and maintain
positive energy, to keep yourself and your staff motivated. Full
participation in the free webinar is applicable for 1.0 points in
Category 1.B Education of the CFRE International application for
initial certification and/or recertification.
Register
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Thursday, 14 January 2010
3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
If
your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar,
this session is for you. You'll learn how to conduct an assets
inventory, develop a case statement, identify potential funding
partners, and prepare a fundraising plan and calendar.
Register
From Recovery to Prosperity: The Power of Vision and Leadership
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
9:00 a.m. (Pacific)
Designed
specifically for existing and aspiring executive leaders, this two-part
Webex webinar deals with creating a clear and inspiring vision as one
of the most critical ongoing roles of a successful leader.
Register
Engaging Pro Bono and Skilled Volunteers
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
11:00 a.m. (Pacific)
If you're thinking about adding skilled volunteers to your program, or if you've just started, this seminar from VolunteerMatch.org
can help you make the experience successful for both the volunteer and
the organization. Topics to be covered include navigating the
introduction of the idea into your organization, developing projects,
the art of delegating work to volunteers, and setting achievable
outcomes.
Register
Proposal Budgeting Basics
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
free webinar is geared towards the novice grantseeker. Prior attendance
at the free Proposal Writing Basics webinar is recommended but not a
prerequisite.
Register
Finding
the Perfect Social Media and Communication Blend: How to Break Down
Walls and Strike a Balance Between All of Your Online Lives
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
While
not specifically directed at the nonprofit sector, this free public
relations webinar sponsored by PRSA is an opportunity for marketing and
communications professionals working with nonprofits to learn how to
harmonize your personal and professional lives online; how different
types of social media are looking more and more alike; the best
practices for sharing content; how public relations, marketing and
customer service can operate symbiotically on the social Web; and how
to identify future trends.
Register
Cultivating Stakeholders: A Strategy of Inclusion for Challenging Times
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
1:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Sam
Frank of Synthesis Partnership leads this free one-hour session, part
of the "Wednesday Webinars" series of professional development
opportunities for nonprofit management professionals. Participants will
gain an understanding of the basic structure of an effective planning
process, ways of adapting it for individual organizations, the roles of
various stakeholders and how to engage them, and some specific tools to
use in planning.
Register
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
1:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
webinar will provide you with a step-by-step checklist approach to help
increase your organization's readiness for foundation fundraising.
Register
Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
11:00 a.m. (Pacific)
VolunteerMatch.org
introduces a variety of question types used in volunteer interviews and
offers strategies for honing your interview skills. Materials will be
provided to help you implement this process in your organization, as
well as a training syllabus so you can learn how to recruit and train a
volunteer staff to assist with prospective volunteer interviews.
Register
Are There Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit?
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Is
setting up a nonprofit organization the only way to accomplish your
charitable goals? In this free live Q & A session, attorney and
Nonprofit Law Blog publisher Gene Takagi will share information and
answer your questions about alternatives to starting a nonprofit
organization.
Register
Getting it Right! - Grant Research & Writing
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Successful
grant writing requires great research, listening and writing skills, as
well as time management. This interactive webcast by Barbara Talisman,
President of Talisman Associates, will present best practices for
writing successful grants and provide you with tools for great grant
writing. Full participation in the free webinar is applicable for 1.0
points in Category 1.B Education of the CFRE International application
for initial certification and/or recertification.
Register
How to Approach a Foundation
Thursday, 21 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
webinar from the Foundation Center covers strategies for effective
communications with grantmakers, taking you through initial contact to
what happens after you receive funding.
Register
How Your School Can Utilize Social Media
22 January 2010
2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
In
this free seminar from Blackbaud, Steve Morrill from Loyola Blakefield
High School will share his school's success incorporating Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media networks into their marketing and communications strategy.
Register
The New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
11:00 a.m. (Pacific)
New to volunteer management? Looking for a refresher on the basics? This webinar from VolunteerMatch.org
walks you through the three Rs of recruitment, retention and
recognition. Topics for discussion include interviews, orientations,
volunteer handbooks, etc., as well as the importance of managing risk
for your program and your organization. All attendees will also receive
a sample packet with examples and program assessment checklists to help
you evaluate your existing program.
Register
Introduction to Corporate Giviing
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
free webinar introduces the world of corporate support for nonprofits
and the effective utilization of the Foundation Center's resources on
corporate giving. Prior attendance at the Grantseeking Basics webinar
(5 January) is strongly recommended.
Register
How to Find Local Grant Funding in Your Area
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
9:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
free teleconference, hosted by the faith-based 501(c)3 organization
Urban Awareness USA, is intended to teach urban church administrators
how to locate and utilize local grant opportunities.
Register
Grantseeking Basics
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
1:00 p.m. (Eastern)
This
introductory course provides an overview of the funding research
process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and
grantmaking public charities. Also available in Spanish.
Register
The Science of Social Media Marketing
Thursday, 28 January 2010
10:00 a.m. (Pacific)
O'Reilly Media presents an hour-long free webinar with Dan Zarrella, author of The Social Media Marketing Book,
including plenty of time for Q&A. Learn what drives people to share
information and opinions online and learn scientifically proven best
practices for spreading your content virally through social media.
Register
If
you're hosting or aware of a (free) nonprofit webinar, teleconference,
or other web-based professional development event for January 2010 that
didn't make the list... please do leave a comment to share the details!