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Where to Start Engage people who know your work already! Here are a few tips to get you started. Know Your Donors. Start with Stewardship. Communicate regularly. More Learning Resources Free Online Resources Online Classes & One-on-One Coaching Check out our interactive, online class to Grow Donors.
Free Grantwriting Resources Here are some no-cost resources to help you find funders and write great grants. Learn online and on your schedule. Use templates to create compelling language for your proposals. Talk with leaders and peers in your field. Low-Cost Resources Recruit a volunteer grantwriter. Grantwriting is a virtual opportunity where you can Read more…
Melanie is teaching again! Classes are online and start January 2023. Sign up with College of Marin or check out other options for one-on-one or small cohort learning. Nonprofit Careers in Fundraising and Grantwriting Wednesday evenings, from 7:00–8:30pm PT: Careers in Nonprofits Saturday mornings (2 sessions), from 10:10am–noon PT. Can’t Read more…
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Learn about Fundraising and Careers in Nonprofits Fundraising is a meaningful career that anyone can learn. It takes good project management and communication skills. Sound like you – or maybe a volunteer, board or staff member? Read on for options to learn fundraising … including our free online curriculum to Read more…
Melanie Hamburger volunteered to teach a 2-part online class for the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley as part of their afternoon Job Club. The class provides an overview of nonprofits, and how your lived experience translates to jobs they need. Students The YWCA offers amazing programs to help people over Read more…
Melanie Hamburger joined a dozen animated, engaged students from the Continuing Education program of College of Marin (COM) during June and July, on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. The online class provided an overview on: Students brought their rich, diverse lived experience to weekly discussions on fundraising careers in the nonprofit Read more…
Melanie Hamburger joined a small group of animated, engaged students from Pasadena City College (PCC) Extension from March-May, Saturdays from 10am-12 noon. The online class provided an overview on: Students brought their rich, diverse experiences to weekly discussions on fundraising careers in the nonprofit sector, sharing examples, and brainstorming career Read more…
Melanie Hamburger joined nearly 20 animated, engaged students from the Continuing Education program of College of Marin (COM) this spring, from March-May, 7:00-8:30pm. The online class provided an overview on: Students brought their rich, diverse experiences to weekly discussions on fundraising careers in the nonprofit sector, sharing examples, and brainstorming Read more…