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Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses in 2023

In this webinar, you'll learn about the different loans, grants and other funding options available to women entrepreneurs.

Oct 6, 2023 NPO: Board Development for Nonprofits

Board Development for Nonprofit Organizations: Characteristics of high performance boards, structure, membership and effective processes

How to Launch a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Small Business

Crowdfunding is a great tool for raising capital and In this webinar, our presenter will walk you through best practices to ensure your crowdfunding campaign reaches its funding goals.

How to Hire an SEO Agency - What Services to Expect and Interview Questions to Ask

In this webinar, you'll learn what to look for before hiring SEO company does, what services you should expect and the interview questions you can ask.

Oct 13, 2023 NPO: "You Think You're Ready?" - Fundraising for Nonprofits

Fundraising is not easy. It is hard work. Your work will be much easier and more fun when you have a proven plan and you do it with heart! Get on the path to successful, donor love campaigns this year and in the years to come.

Oct 13, 2023 NPO: Marketing for Nonprofits - Is AI for you?

This workshop addresses the basics of nonprofit marketing and marketing tools: 1. effectively listening to clients, donors and volunteers to shape your marketing plan and actions. Topics include: how to define your target audiences, create messages that motivate, and compelling action. We will also address the emerging issue of AI (artificial intelligence) tools for marketing.

Social media marketing, Is LinkedIn an Effective Marketing Tool

Is LinkedIn an Effective Marketing Tool for Small Businesses?

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform and marketing on LinkedIn can generate more leads than some of the top social media platforms.

Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business for 2023

Learn what year-end tax planning you can do to favorably impact your bottom line and your tax bill for 2023 and how to better position yourself moving into 2024.

Storytelling Marketing - Using Your Story to Create Marketing Content for Your Business

Storytelling marketing is about using your story to create marketing material to set your business apart from the competition, like blogs, articles and social media content.

Oct 27, 2023 NPO Financial Management for Nonprofits

The workshop will provide an overview of the key functions of financial management and provide insights into developing areas of strengths in these critical areas.

Nov 17, 2023 NPO Volunteer Management for Nonprofits

Effective committed volunteers are the lifeline of most non-profits. This workshop addresses the importance of understanding volunteers’ motivation to serve in order to be successful in recruiting and retaining volunteers.

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