2020 nonprofit Excellence Series 

The Nonprofit Excellence Series has been designed for United Way of Kennebec Valley partner programs. Registration is now open for these free quarterly trainings. So, bring your lunch and come learn with us! For additional questions please contact Michelle Boyer at mboyer@uwkv.org or (207) 626-3400.

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01/15  Grant proposal writing - part one

uNITED wAY OF kENNEBEC vALLEY; 11:30 AM - 1 PM 

05/29 grant proposal writing - part two

Zoom; 10 am - 11:30 am

Learn how to conduct funding research to best match your project or program and how to write a basic proposal, including the compiling of attachments, an overview of budgets and how to design and track outcome measures.

Presenters: Christa Johnson - Director of Development at Snow Pond Center for the Arts and Associate of The Shadow Group; Wendy Betts - President and CEO of The Shadow Group. Wendy has raised more than $30 million dollars in 20 years for her clients. 

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TBD - VOLUNTEER ATTRACTION AND ENGAGEMENT 

Due to COVID-19 this will be moved to a virtual format at a later date.

A strong volunteer force is the backbone of any nonprofit. This class will dive into the motivational forces of a volunteer and how you can use that to keep them coming back. Volunteer engagement is much more than just posting on VolunteerME/Galaxy Digital, it’s also about establishing a connection to the organization and cause.

Presenter: Michael Ashmore - Program Development & Training Officer for Volunteer Maine  

07/07  DISASTER PLANNING - PLANNING TO RECOVER

ZOOM; 11:30 AM-1 PM 

This high-level overview will cover the basics of continuity planning, where to find resources, and how to tackle any task without an entire dedicated staff. The class will also cover how nonprofits and community organizations have a role to fill during a disaster.

Presenter: Alina K. Wright, ABCP - IA Officer, Mitigation, Planning & Recovery Division at Maine Emergency Management Agency

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