The focus of this newsletter is going to be Free Training and Resources for NonProfit Organizations.

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1 Greetings from Pratt! I hope this finds everyone happy and healthy! It is hard to believe we are ½ way through with 2018! So much has been going on at Central, take a look at our renovation updates The focus of this newsletter is going to be Free Training and Resources for NonProfit Organizations. The top three questions I get on a regular basis are: How do I start a NonProfit? Here is a great checklist from Maryland NonProfits Can you add me to your Newsletter distribution list? Sorry for the delay! The goal is to get something out bimonthly from now on. Send me ideas on what you would like to hear about. What other training opportunities exist? At the end of this letter you find 3 pages of additional free training resources. Also, I was just alerted that the Maryland Governor s Grant Office is now keeping a calendar of events found here: Please submit your classes if you have any to add! I look forward to hearing back from many of you. Anna Tatro, MLS Grants Collection Specialist

2 GRANTS AND NONPROFIT TRAINING RESOURCES FREE CLASSES with your LIBRARY CARD: Prattlibrary.org» Research» Databases» G» Gale Courses FREE ONLINE Instructor-Led Courses Professional development and personal enrichment Sessions start monthly Convenient six-week format Interactive learning environment Instructors lead each course Award of completion with passing score COURSE SELECTIONS: Starting a Nonprofit Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials Wow, What a Great Event Marketing your Nonprofit Introduction to Nonprofit Management A to Z Grant Writing A to Z Grant Writing II Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Writing Effective Grant Proposals Get Grants! Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant

3 Enoch Pratt Free Library Prattlibrary.org EVENTS - Non-Profit Management and Fundraising Classes Events GUIDES - Research» Research by Subject» Grants & Nonprofit Organizations Grantspace Grantspace.org TRAINING Self-paced training helps you master the process of seeking grants Interactive elearning courses and access to webinar recordings Recordings of guest speaker programs Calendar of In-person Trainings and Webinars Maryland NonProfits MarylandNonProfits.org Go to the EVENTS tab. Association of Fundraising Professionals afpmaryland.afpnet.org Go to the CALENDAR OF EVENTS tab. Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers abagrantmakers.org Go to the EVENT REGISTRATION tab. Community Law Center communitylaw.org Go to the TRAININGS tab. RedStart Creative redstartcreative.com Go to the COMMUNITY tab. *All books on the CFRE Recommended Resource Reading List Available for checkout at the Central Branch*

4 Upcoming Classes Sharing Circle: NonProfits and Community Organizations July 20th, August 10th, August 24th 12:30-2:00 Orleans Branch The purpose of this group is to bring neighborhood organizations together to connect and discuss possible collaborations with each other. Join the discussion about the key issues, what programs are available and working well, and how others are addressing the needs of the community. Please come to the Sharing Circle prepared with a 3-5 minute description of your organization s mission and programming Finding Grants: Foundation Directory Online Anna Tatro, Grants Librarian, Enoch Pratt Free Library July 18 th, 1:00-3:00 Waverly Branch August 11th, 11:00-1:00 Northwood Branch August 15 th, 1:00-3:00 Waverly Branch Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Looking for new sources of funding for your nonprofit organization? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory session. We will explore how the Foundation Directory Online can help you connect with grantmakers who care about your community and the services you provide. What is Fiscal Sponsorship for Aspiring NonProfits? July 27 th, 12:30-2:00 Orleans branch Laurie Bezold, Fusion Partnerships Fiscal sponsorship is a formal arrangement in which a 501(c)(3) public charity sponsors a project that may lack exempt status. This alternative to starting your own nonprofit allows you to seek grants and solicit tax-deductible donations under your sponsor's exempt status. This presentation will help you gain an understanding of what fiscal sponsorship is, and its benefits for new emerging projects, collaborations and other ways to put your mission to work. It will also help you to learn more and what questions to ask when looking for a fiscal sponsor to find the right fit. What Everyone Should Know About Social Entrepreneurship July 30, 3:00-4:30 Waverly Branch Teara Booker, Consultant and Certified Nonprofit Professional. What is social entrepreneurship? What is the difference between a social venture and nonprofit start-up? Learn the 4 P's of social entrepreneurship.

5 How to Start and Maintain a NonProfit September 19 th, 1:00-3:00 Orleans Branch Shana Roth-Gormley, Pro Bono Coordinator Community Law Center Who should attend? Community leaders who are currently members of or plan to start a small nonprofit organization Any organization seeking legal assistance through Community Law Center with an issue related to organizational formation, attendance at the workshop is required before the organization will be assigned an attorney through Community Law Center. What will be covered? Starting a nonprofit organization Maintaining your organization s legal status Writing and revising articles of incorporation and bylaws; applying for 501(c) (3) tax exempt status Introduction to Proposal Writing October 9 th, 1:00-2:30 Hamilton Branch Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don t want to miss one of our most popular classes! This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a proposal The do s and don ts of writing and submitting a proposal How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no Introduction to Project Budgets October 16 th, 1:00-2:30 Hamilton Branch Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. This class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. We will discuss: The basic components of a project budget including income and expenses How to estimate the realistic cost of a project What other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal