Technical Assistance Initiative
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Dodge's Technical Assistance Initiative helps strengthen the infrastructure of non-profit organizations by offering high quality workshops to our grantees focusing on those issues they report concern them the most: leadership, organizational capacity building, board development, fundraising, communication strategies and assessment. |
In 2011-2012, we are offering two Technical Assistance Series which include the 2011-2012 Board Leadership Training Series and the new 2012 Communications Series.
2011-2012 Board Leadership Training Series
From October 2011 through May 2012 we will once again offer the Board Leadership Training Series. This is an intensive step-by-step program to build a stronger and more effective Board of Directors for your organization. We have teamed up with The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University's Business School to present a FREE, comprehensive series that has three components:
1) FOUNDATIONAL OVERVIEW: Two mandatory introductory full-day workshops: Assessment/Lifecycles and the Board Bootcamp
2) DRILLING DOWN: A series of six follow-up intensive workshops on the most pressing Board Development subjects
3) INSTITUTIONALIZING THE LEARNING: An opportunity to apply for a matching grant to bring in a consultant to work with the full Board on any area that the organization identified as a priority and access Just in Time Consulting.
Click here to learn more about the Board Leadership Training Series
Other Dodge-Funded Services
The Dodge Foundation also supports several organizations that provide critical capacity building services to the nonprofit sector. Dodge grantees should take advantage of free services offered by Nonprofit Finance Fund, ProBono Partnership, and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Click here to learn about these services.
2012 Communications Series
Getting attention in today’s world can be challenging. It’s no longer enough to rely solely on traditional media or grassroots engagement to get a story out to the public and garner support. But with so many concerned people and new forms of media, the time is right for making the most of communications to catch attention and inspire action.
In Spring 2012 we offer two series, Public Image Works and Smart Social Media for Nonprofits, to improve your communication strategies. We will announce more information regarding these series during Winter 2011, so stay tuned! However, you may view what we have offered in the past by clicking on the links below.
Public Image Works A three part participatory series that allows you to do a deep exploration of your organization’s identity, develop a promotional plan, and figure out where and on whom to focus your energies. To learn more click here.
Smart Social Media for Nonprofits A one day overview workshop on how to utilize social media for your communication strategy, followed by five online webinars exploring effective and innovative ways to use Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, and Online Fundraising Tools. To learn more click here.
Questions?
Please contact:
Elaine Rastocky
Phone: (973) 540-8442, x118
e-mail: erastocky@grdodge.org
Wendy Liscow
Phone: (973) 540-8442, x127
e-mail: wliscow@grdodge.org