Lunch & Learn: Pitch Yourself!

Thu, January 17, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Having trouble selling your business idea to investors? Trying to perfect your nonprofit’s call to action? Nervous about an upcoming interview? Learn what makes a good pitch and how to captivate audiences. We’ll save time for you to practice your pitch with a partner or in…

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Intermediate Grant Writing

Tue, January 22, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Intermediate Grant Writing is a working session that will provide the opportunity for grant writers to receive extensive feedback on their proposals from peers and professionals in the nonprofit field. We will review aspects of a good grant proposal, practice writing an actual grant, and…

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Grow with Google

Mon, January 28, 2019 9:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Join Google for free workshops to help you grow your skills, career, or business. Workshops include: Digital Skills for Your Community Get Found on Google Search and Maps Reach Customers Online with Google Get Started with Email, Spreadsheets, and Presentations Plus, recieve 1:1 Coaching…

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Nonprofit Legal Clinic

Thu, January 31, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Attend this  PhillyVIP  legal clinic to ask an attorney about corporate governance issues, trademarks and logos, employees and consultants, contracts and other nonprofit legal issues. Attorneys will walk clients through PhillyVIP/LawWorks' Nonprofit Legal Assessment Checklist…

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Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Tue, February 5, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. Start thinking about your organization’s fundraising strategies! This introductory…

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Introduction to Corporate Giving

Tue, February 12, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Is your organization ready to seek corporate support? Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. This class provides a basic overview of: The different types of corporate giving What motivates corporations to give How to find potential corporate partners Prior…

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Expert Office Hours: Fundraising

Wed, February 13, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

The Regional Foundation Center is pleased to offer Expert Office Hours with Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC) from  RSVP . On the second Wednesday of each month, VECs will be available for one-on-one 45-minute management consulting sessions to assist you with a project or goal…

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Introduction to Prospect Research

Tue, February 19, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Prospect research plays a strategic role in fundraising. This workshop will outline the basics of prospect research that can help your organization uncover funding opportunities within your donor base. During this interactive workshop you will learn: how to identify individual prospects and…

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Lunch & Learn: Trademark Your Logo

Thu, February 21, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn how to trademark your logo at the BRIC, a  Patent and Trademark Resource Center . Some computers will be available for hands-on practice but we strongly encourage you to bring your own (fully-charged) laptop, tablet, or mobile device. A Free Library library card is required…

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Get Your Pitch On! Nonprofit Edition

Tue, February 26, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Pitching isn't just for entreprenuers and venture capitalists! Nonprofits need to have their elevator pitch ready to go in order to effectively advocate for their organization and mission. This interactive workshop will include pitching best practices, dos and don'ts, team…

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Lunch & Learn: Canva for Social Media

Thu, March 21, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Social media posts that include images can help increase your engagement by 650%! Learn how to use Canva, a free design tool, to up your visual content game. Some computers will be available for hands-on practice but we strongly encourage you to bring your own (fully-charged) laptop, tablet, or…

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Lunch & Learn: Networking & LinkedIn

Thu, April 18, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Up your networking game! Some computers will be available for hands-on practice but we strongly encourage you to bring your own (fully-charged) laptop, tablet, or mobile device. A Free Library library card is required to access wifi. All sessions are free but registration is…

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Lunch & Learn: Get Ready to Code

Thu, May 16, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Have you always wanted to learn how to code but felt a little overwhelmed? You're not alone! Learn HTML basics together by working through Codeacademy lessons in a friendly, judgement free environment! Some computers will be available for hands-on practice but we strongly…

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Lunch & Learn: Online Learning

Thu, June 20, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning new skill, brushing up on old skills, or earning a certificate - for FREE? Join us to learn about the Free Library's robust online learning platforms! Some computers will be available for hands-on practice but we strongly encourage you to bring your…

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