Nonprofit Management and Fundraising
Free Workshops
Grants Collection
Social Science and History Department
Enoch Pratt Free Library/State Library Resource Center
All sessions will be held at the Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD unless noted.
INTRODUCTION TO FUNDRAISING RESOURCES AT PRATTMonday January 8, 10am-Noon
Central Library, Poe Room
Presenter: Andrea Snyder, Social Science and History Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library
Find out about the free treasure-trove of books, magazines, directories, and databases available at the Pratt. This session will introduce you to the Grants Collection, the Foundation Center’s information-packed web site and databases, and other fundraising information for nonprofits.
DATABASE DERBYMonday January 8, 1-3pm
Central Library, Public Computing Center
Presenter: Andrea Snyder, Social Science and History Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library
Do you need hands-on practice using Foundation Directory Online, GrantsDirect, and other information databases? Would you like research guidance from an expert librarian? Or do you just need to "make a date" to investigate potential sponsors? If so, join us for 2 hours of open research time in the computer lab! Please bring your library card and PIN number, along with ideas of projects that your organization is trying to fund. We recommend, but do not require, that you attend either "Introduction to Fundraising Resources at Pratt" or "Grantseeking Basics" before coming to this session.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
HOW TO START A NONPROFITThursday January 18, 10am-4pm
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch (1531 W. North Ave, 21217)
Presenter: Chester A. France, The C. Whitney Group
“Should I start a nonprofit organization? What are the advantages and disadvantages of organizing a nonprofit? Where do I start? What does ‘50©(3) and ‘Federal Tax Exemption’ mean? What steps do I need to take?” Presenter Chester France will provide answers to these questions and much more.
Registration required.
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTIONTuesday January 30, 10am-4pm
Central Library, Poe Room
This workshop will provide detailed steps in completing Form 1023 for the 501©(3) Federal Tax Exemption. Persons who attend this workshop should come with a plan to: 1) Identify board members; 2) File Articles of Incorporation; 3) Develop By-Laws and; 4) Conduct the Organizational Meeting.
It is recommended but not required that participants attend the How to Start a Nonprofit workshop.
Registration required.
BRANDING FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONFriday February 12, 10am-3pm
Central Library, Poe Room
Presenter: David Miller, Chief Visionary Officer and Co-Founder of the Urban Leadership Institute
When people hear your organizations name what comes to mind? Does your organization have a brand?
What is branding and how can it help your organization? Marketing is one aspect of the branding process but what else does it take to create an organizations brand? Mr. Miller will answer these questions and many more in this workshop.
Registration required.
INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE GIVING Wednesday February 21, 6-8pm
Central Library, Poe Room
Presenter: Andrea Snyder, Social Science and History Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library
In this workshop we provide an introduction to the world of corporate support . Questions such as “How can I match my organization's needs with the interests of a corporation?” and “What non-monetary support will corporations provide to my organization?” will be answered. You will also learn about directories, web sites and other sources of information that you can access through the Pratt Library
PROPOSAL WRITINGMonday February 26, 6-8pm
Central Library, Poe Room
Presenter: Andrea Snyder, Social Science and History Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library
The program is designed for new proposal writers representing nonprofit organizations. Participants will learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation, the process of applying for a grant, and the essentials of budget preparation as part of the grant proposal package. This course is intended to be a brief overview of the process of putting together and writing a proposal.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is required for workshops with limited attendance.
Contact: Social Science and History Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library
o E-mail grc@epfl.net
o Fax: (410) 396-1413
o Phone: (410) 396-5320
Tell us:
o Your name
o Your organization’s name
o Telephone number
o E-mail
o Date, time, and name of program you wish to attend
Directions and parking:
o See
http://www.epfl.net/slrc/cen/ for directions to the Central Library.
o See
http://www.epfl.net/branches/ for directions to the branches.
o Allow plenty of time for parking. The nearest all-day commercial lot is at the corner of Franklin Street and Park Avenue.
These programs are presented with the assistance of a grant from
the Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland, Inc.
The Grants Collection is a Cooperating Collection of The Foundation Center.
For more information about The Foundation Center,
their publications and services, see
http://www.foundationcenter.org/.
The Grants Collection is an Affiliate Library of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. For more information about AFP, its publications and services, see
http://www.afpnet.org/index.cfm.
Enoch Pratt Free Library • Baltimore, Maryland
Martin J. O’Malley, Mayor
