Upcoming Professional Development

Professional development trainings are a great way to boost your skills and connect with peers. Workshops are also a way to spark new ideas and re-energize yourself and your organization.

We don’t think of professional development as a luxury but as a worthwhile investment in staff. After all, they’re what make your organization great.

Here’s a list of workshops that might be of interest to you with topics ranging from getting the most out of social media to building your board to writing an effective fundraising letter. Even better, they’re local and low-cost or no cost.

How to Promote Your Annual Appeal with Social Media

Presenter: John Hayden
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Location: Sudbury Grange Hall
Sponsor: MetroWest Nonprofit Network
Cost: $40/person

Everything You Wanted to Know About Board Governance: But Were Afraid to Ask

Presenter: Cahners & Donahue Associates
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 6, 5:30 pm
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Foundation for MetroWest
Cost: No charge

Why You and I Throw Away Fundraising Letters

Presenter: Rick Schwartz
Date & Time: Thursday, October 15, 9:30 am
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Foundation for MetroWest
Cost: No charge

Mass. Nonprofit Network Annual Conference

Wednesday, October 21 in Framingham

Building a Board that Works

Presenter: Andy Robinson
Date & Time: Thursday, November 12 in the evening; Friday, November 13 in the morning
Location: TBD
Sponsor: MetroWest Nonprofit Network
Cost: $50/person

Building a Better Board: Getting the Right People for the Job

Presenter: Cahners & Donahue Associates
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 pm
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Foundation for MetroWest
Cost: No charge

Successful Succession Planning: Preparing for the Inevitable

Presenter: Cahners & Donahue Associates
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 15, 5:30 pm
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Foundation for MetroWest
Cost: No charge