Susie Cambria, Msw Public Policy Consultant

Susie Cambria, MSW Public Policy Consultant Free Webinars in December 2009 Thanks to Wild Apricot Blog (http://bit.ly/7kJtb4), I can share these free webinars for nonprofits: • Fundraising With DonorPro | DonorPro Learn firsthand how DonorPro can help improve your constituent outreach, boost your donations, and help you operate more efficiently. WHEN: December 8, 11:00 am – Noon ET. Register. • Lessons from Amazon: 10 Ideas for More Effective Association Web Sites | ResultsDirect Let’s face it, your members are expecting your Web site to be like Amazon.com. Your site visitors want to find exactly what they’re looking for, learn all about it in a single place, and get the products and services they need without hassles. As due-paying members, they expect you to know about them and create a relevant experience for them. In this webinar, hear 10 important lessons from Amazon and learn how you can best apply these principles to your own member-driven organization. Who Should Attend: Senior Association Leaders, Department Directors , Web Site Planners. Key Takeaways: 10 principals for optimizing Web site effectiveness for your association, A 10-step planning guide that you can immediately implement at your office. WHEN: Date: December 8, 11:00 am ET. Register. • Proactive Reputation Management: Using Social Media to Listen, Attract Fans and Convert Critics | Debra Askanase: Community Organizer 2.0 Do you listen for mentions of key staff and your organization’s name and programs on social media — and do you have the tools to respond if what you hear is unfavorable? This webinar will help you understand “brand management” and how to use it to your organization’s advantage. WHEN: December 8, 11:00 am PST. Register. • Cause Marketing Basics | Ventureneer Cause marketing helps non profits raise money and increase their visibility; corporations improve their reputations and increase profits; and consumers feel like they’re making a difference. This webinar will help you decide if cause marketing is right for your organization. WHEN: December 8, Noon – 1:00 pm ET. Register. • Introduction to Corporate Giving | Foundation Center Webinar offers an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center’s resources on corporate giving. Prior attendance at Grantseeking Basics webinar is strongly recommended. WHEN: December 9, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Register. • Proposal Writing Basics | Foundation Center In this webinar you will learn the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization. This course is also offered in Spanish. WHEN: December 10, 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. Register. • How to Get Radical Results: Reach Your Goals Unconditionally | Sandy Rees and Peggy Jarrett This previews these fundraising coaches’ new Transformative Leadership training program. WHEN: December 10, 4:00 pm ET. Register.

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Proposal Budgeting Basics | Foundation Center This webinar is geared to the novice grantseeker. Prior attendance at Proposal Writing Basics webinar is recommended but not a prerequisite. WHEN: December 11, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET. Register. Know-How on Planning Next Year’s Event | Blackbaud Web seminar will discuss strategies for event set-up, design considerations, website launch strategies, training staff, and more. WHEN: December 14, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Register. What is Wild Apricot? | WildApricot.com This webinar introduces the major features of Wild Apricot software for associations, nonprofits and other member-driven organizations, including membership management and communications, web editing, event management, and fundraising features. WHEN: December 15, 2:00 – 2:45 pm ET. Register. Grantseeking Basics | Foundation Center This introductory webinar provides an overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities. This course is also offered in Spanish. WHEN: December 15, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Register. Know-How on Converting Offline Participation to Online Participation | Blackbaud Webinar will cover cross-channel recruitment strategies, email collection efforts, offline data management, using online tools, and developing better online event communities. WHEN: December 15, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Register . Brandraising | Big Duck This webinar will explain the principles of brandraising and how people who work with nonprofit organizations can apply them to make their work more effective and a better use of organizational resources. WHEN: December 16, Noon – 1:00 pm ET. Register. Know-How on Designing an Event Email Marketing Strategy | Blackbaud Webinar will discuss maximizing the impact of email promotion for your event, including email timing, frequency, and design. WHEN: December 16, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Register. Fundraising With DonorPro | DonorPro Learn firsthand how DonorPro can help improve your constituent outreach, boost your donations, and help you operate more efficiently. WHEN: December 17, 11:00 am – Noon ET. Register. Know-How on Analyzing Event Results | Blackbaud Best practices for detailed analyses of event data will be discussed in this webinar, along with how to use that data to develop your future strategies. WHEN: December 17, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Register. How to Approach a Foundation | Foundation Center This webinar will cover strategies for effective communications with grantmakers, from initial contact to what happens after you receive funding and, ultimately, how to build lasting partnerships with grantmakers. WHEN: December 18, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET. Register. Know-How on Using Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to Enhance Your Event’s Impact | Blackbaud This webinar will look at the Big Three “social media giants” from the perspective of

event fundraisers, and how you can leverage their power to efficiently extend your reach. WHEN: December 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Register.