Learning shouldn’t stop just because you are working or volunteering. In fact, it should continue throughout your entire life so that you can be the best version of yourself and be able to advise the staff around you. Keeping up to date with fundraising opportunities, technology, and techniques in grant applications and sustainability is more relevant than ever, particularly in light of the dissatisfaction that many individuals seem to have with NFPs these days.

Social Media 101 – 20 September 2017

If you struggle with social media, then this course is for you. Presenter, Jay Wilkinson, will give you handy tips about Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and ideas on other low-cost tools to help you manage your social media presence. The webinar will be held online at 10.30 ET and is suitable for volunteers, managers and other NFP staff involved in the social media process.

How Can We Achieve Program Sustainability? – 21 September 2017

This webinar will look at why you need to create a formal sustainability program to help you increase the longevity of your success. In the course you will learn to define the four types of sustainability, the factors that promote it and the reasons for developing a formal plan. This one-hour webinar is an introductory course and will be of much value to program leaders, managers, fundraisers and executives. The course is free and will be held at 10 am PST/1 pm EST.

The Quick-Start Guide To The One-Page Grant Proposal – 21 September 2017

The quick-start guide to the one-page grant proposal will offer a template to transform your ideas into great project plans. This tried and tested 90-minute training program will bring clarity and depth to your proposals as well as increase your chances of success. The webinar is 90 minutes in length and is free when you RSVP in advance. It will begin at 9 am PAC, and a live recording will be sent out after the event.

Writing For Digital – 21 September 2017

If you are unable to make the 60-minute webinar at 1.00pm EST, still plan to register, as presenter Tom Ahern will send you a recorded copy on completion. Writing For Digital will help you understand the difference between digital print and printed text and will cover best practices for the ever-evolving online world. Tom specialises in such subjects as donor communications, direct mail and newsletter interventions and will explain why in some cases, that less is more.

How To Promote Your Online Fundraising Campaign – 26 September 2018

This 45-minute webinar is ideal for beginners and will help you get the attention of your potential donors. You will learn tactics relevant to your social media channels, email list and website and help you achieve your fundraising goals. Digital Marketing Strategist, Julia Campbell will show you several low-cost ways to promote your campaign and demonstrate how to use video and campaign calendars to your advantage. The webinar will commence at 2 pm ADT or 1 pm EDT.

Make sure you register for these free events well before the start date to confirm your participation. We hope you learn a lot from these engaging webinars and we will keep an eye out for others in the future.