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October 2010

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  Our sponsor for Funding for Arts Month is PNC Bank.

  Indicates special session for Focus on the Arts Month in October

  Indicates special session for our technology series: TechSense

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
1
Fundraising in a Challenging Economy,
10:00 a.m.

Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors,
11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION CLOSED

 
 
4
Grantseeking Basics,
10:00 a.m.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online,
11:45 a.m.
5
Proposal Writing Basics,
9:30 a.m.

Proposal Budgeting Basics,
11:15 a.m.

 
 
 
 
6
Introduction to Fundraising Planning,
10:00 a.m.

Introduction to Corporate Giving,
11:15 a.m.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online,
2:00 p.m. EDT OFF-SITE in Annapolis, MD


Fiscal Sponsorship for Artists and Arts Organizations: Everything You Need to Know ,
6:00 p.m. EDT
 
 
7

 
8
Creative Collaborations: How Arts and Humanities Nonprofits Can Create More with Less and Feast in a Time of Famine ,
2:00 p.m.

 
 
11
Library will be OPEN on Columbus Day

 
 
12

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts,
5:00 p.m.
Including a PLUS program on "Tips for Grantseeking Success"
 
13
Foundation Funding Research: Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects,
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington,
10:00 a.m.

 
14
Foundation Funding Research: Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects,
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Careers in Arts Management: Realities and Opportunities,
10:00 a.m.
15
How to Approach a Foundation: From Initial Contact to Getting Funded,
10:30 a.m.

Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class,
12:00 p.m.

 
 
 
18

Converting Audiences to Donors: Best Practices for Prospect Research in Arts and Culture Fundraising,
10:00 a.m.
 
 
 
19
Foundation Fundraising,
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 
20

But What About Our Web Site? Birth, Care, and Feeding of Your Nonprofit's Online Presence,
9:30 a.m.

 
 
 
21

Coffee and Conversation with Mike Griffin of the National Endowment for the Arts,
2:00 p.m.
22
Grantseeking Basics,
10:30 a.m.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online,
12:15 p.m.

 
 
25
Proposal Writing Basics,
10:00 a.m.

Proposal Budgeting Basics,
11:45 a.m.

Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class,
2:00 p.m.
OFF SITE in Roanoke, VA


Out of Crisis and Into the New Normal: How Has Arts Funding Weathered the Latest Downturn?,
1:00 p.m. EDT WEBINAR

 
 
26
Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors,
11:00 a.m.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits,
5:30 p.m.

Proposal Budgeting Basics,
9:00 a.m.
OFF SITE in Charlottesville, VA

 
 
27
Outcome Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Results,
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 
 
28
Finding Foundation Support for Your Education,
12:00 p.m.
29
After the Grant,
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New Course!