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Management Assistance Program (MAP) Workshops

MAP programs build the skills and talents of board members, staff, and volunteers to help nonprofits achieve their missions. Workshops, webinars and conferences cover fund development, governance and leadership, nonprofit management, and many other relevant topics. MAP offers an online registration option. Advanced registration is required for all workshops.

Fall 2010 Workshops

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Building and Managing a Successful Volunteer Program
Thursday, September 16 from 9:00 AM - Noon, $30
Life Foundation (formerly the Quadrangle Building), 1000 South Main Street, Salinas,
Suite 302B (upstairs)
Special topics will include supervision and risk management concerns as well as evaluation. Presented by Gilda Estrada.
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Quick Steps to Strategic Communications
Monday, September 27th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $30 for one of series, $50 for both
Steinbeck Center, Santa Rita Room – One Main Street, Salinas
Offered as Part 1 of a two workshop series. Part 2 is October 27, "Aligning Your Social Media Strategy with Your Communications Strategy Featuring Beth Kanter."
(The September 27 workshop may also be taken as a stand alone).  This workshop made possible in part by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Develop a short and sweet communications plan that will help you reach one of your organizational goals. Bring your plan back for the October 27 workshop, Aligning Your Social Media Strategy with Your Communications Strategy, to take it one step further.
Presented by Dan Cohen.
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Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing
Wednesday, October 13th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $45
Community Foundation for Monterey County office, 2354 Garden Rd, Monterey
Presented by Joy Rubey.
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Exceeding Your Fundraising Goals through Effective Donor Cultivation (AFP)
Monday, October 25th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, $25 / Free for AFP members
Community Foundation for Monterey County office, 2354 Garden Rd, Monterey
To register, contact Brenda Whitsett of AFP Monterey Bay Chapter at whitgroup@razzolink.com. Presented by AFP Master Teachers, Alice L. Ferris and James Anders, the GoalBusters.
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Aligning Your Social Media Strategy with Your Communications Strategy Wednesday, October 27th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $30 for one of series, $50 for both
Steinbeck Center, Santa Rita Room – One Main Street, Salinas. Offered as Part 2 of a two workshop series. Part 1 is September 27, "Quick Steps to Strategic Communications" (The October 27 workshop may also be taken as a stand alone for those organizations with an existing communications plan). This workshop made possible in part by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

Join social media expert and trainer Beth Kanter, CEO of Zoetica and author of The Networked Nonprofit, for this interactive strategy workshop. Your nonprofit will leave armed with many insights and practical tips to get powerful results.
Presented by Beth Kanter.
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Grassroots Fundraising (in Spanish)
Saturday, November 6 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Free for Neighborhood Grants Program Grantees and Poder Popular groups and $20 for all others.
Police Department Community Room, 109 4th St., (at Belden), Gonzales
Facilitated by Aurelio Salazar, Jr. and Kaki Rusmore.
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Fondos para su Organización Comunitaria (en Espanol)
Sábado, 6 de noviembre de la 1:00 PM al 4:00 PM, Grátis para participantes en el Programa de Becas para Vecindarios grupos de Poder Popular, $20 para otras personas
Salón Comunitario del Departamento de Policía, 109 4th St, (esquina con Belden), Gonzales
Facilitado por Aurelio Salazar, Jr. y Kaki Rusmore.
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Board Seminar: Leadership in Changing Times
Monday, November 15th from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (includes dinner)
$40, $30 for each additional person from same organization
Community Foundation for Monterey County office, 2354 Garden Rd, Monterey
Presented by Susan Misra.
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LEAD Institute (Leadership and Education and Development)

LEAD Institute is an in-depth management development program for emerging nonprofit professionals in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. 

Applications for 2011/2012 will be available in January, 2011.