Event Calendar

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September 2010

Bagels & Big Ideas September 10, 2010

These free gatherings are opportunities for nonprofits to converse, coach and connect.

BoardConnect- Serving on a Board September 22, 2010

Do you know what it takes to be on a Nonprofit Board? Learn the roles and responsibilities of a board member: board operations, strategic planning, development, oversight and ambassadorship.

Recover Michigan! Regional Orientation September 23, 2010

Executive Transition September 27, 2010

The Inner Workings of Federal Grant Development September 30, 2010

This interactive, peer-learning workshop participants will learn the inner workings of federal grant development including: searching for funds, preparing to write, needs statement, goals and objectives, and methodology.

October 2010

Surviving the Meltdown without Having One-Webinar October 4, 2010

Learn how marketing can keep your organization strong and sustainable – even during a recession.

Legal Survival for Nonprofits October 8, 2010

Basic Grant Seeking October 13, 2010

Learn the basics of grant-seeking and receive a hands-on overview of the Foundation Center's online database.

Technology Essentials for Nonprofits Webinar October 19, 2010

Is your organization spending more than necessary on technology? Need to improve or expand how your nonprofit uses technology?

Boardconnect-Getting Boards to Raise Money October 20, 2010

This workshop will teach Executive Directors and Development Staff how to get their board to start raising money.

5 Trends in Technology that will Shape a New Reality for Nonprofits October 22, 2010

To some, the word “technology” is titillating – it conjures up excitement and pumps adrenaline to the brain. But to others, “technology” elicits an uneasy feeling in the gut that makes them want to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a book.

Using Online Fundraising in Hard Economic Times October 22, 2010

In this educational session, you will discover how to harness the power of the internet for fundraising by tapping into the expertise of Firespring.

Strategic Alliances & Collaborations October 25, 2010

In today’s environment, nonprofit organizations face increasing pressure to "do more with less," and generally be as effective and efficient as possible. This course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of strategic alliances.

Marshall Nonprofit Forum October 26, 2010

November 2010

How To Use Salesforce as Your Nonprofit's Database Platform November 5, 2010

How to Form a 501(c)3 Nonprofit in Michigan November 6, 2010

Thinking about becoming a nonprofit? Or just curious as to what it takes to become a 501(c)3 in Michigan? This workshop will cover all the steps.

Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times Webinar November 9, 2010

Boardconnect- Board Committees That Work November 10, 2010

Receive practical guidance and tools to make committees productive, efficient and creative. Learn how to recruit and keep engaged committee members.

Bagels & Big Ideas November 12, 2010

These gatherings are opportunities for nonprofits to converse, coach and connect.

Tips for the Accidental Techie - Webinar November 16, 2010

Do you find yourself in the role of being resident computer guru and you have no reason why? Learn the tricks of the trade for keeping your organization’s computers running smoothly.

Basic Grant Proposals November 17, 2010

This introductory course will cover the basics of the grant-seeking process and components of a grant proposal.

Lean Principles for Your Nonprofit November 18, 2010

December 2010

Google Apps for Your Nonprofit December 3, 2010

More to come...

Annual Sustainability December 9, 2010

Would you like to create a program that brings in funds year after year? This Fundraising School Course will show you the strategies.

Free and Low Cost Technology Tools for Your Nonprofit - Webinar December 21, 2010

Join Highway T for an information-packed workshop covering many free (and a few low-cost) tools you can use to: create and collaborate on documents and projects, manage your website, backup your data, schedule meetings, and accept online-donations.