FNAC FIRST FRIDAYS

Training in Nonprofit Management

Classes are offered on the First Friday of each month. Sign up for either the

 AM session– 8:30 to 12:00 noon

Or

PM session-1:00 to 4:30

Cost is $25.00 for FNAC Members and $30.00 for Nonmembers

(Includes the cost of text materials.)

Classes are held at the FNAC Resource Center at 1752 L Street, Fresno

Call  (559) 264-1513 and reserve your seat today!

September 5, 2008– Fundraising and Direct Mail Campaigns. Learn the steps to creating a comprehensive funding plan, establish what type of fundraising is right for your organization, consider the practical ways to bring money to your organization. We will discuss donation cultivation, the board’s role in fundraising, special events, e fundraising and ways to manage a direct mail appeal.

October 3, 2008— Marketing and Technology. An intensive look at how to use technology to move your mission forward, attract donors and advocate for your cause. We will discuss how to take advantage of social networks, create powerful messages for donors and the general community,  and use of websites and visual media. Attendees will complete an assessment of marketing needs and a marketing plan.

November 7, 2008— Program Design and Evaluation. More and more funders are asking for evidenced- based programs and tangible results. Learn how to plan your program to demonstrate the change your are creating in the community. Planning and evaluation are critical to continued support and in this class we will provide evaluation plans to assist you in development of this area of your practice.

December 5, 2008— Earned Income Strategies. Many nonprofits are turning to earned income for the funding needed to sustain their programs. Your organization can develop this unrestricted funding source and will not be taxed on the income, if you know the rules and design the plan well. We will learn the different ways to structure this type of enterprise, what will work for your organization and how to get it started. Remember: Nonprofits can (and must) make a profit!

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