Workshop: Learning the Fundamentals of Grant Writing & Program Evaluation

Monday, August 11, 3:30pm-5:30pm 
Columbia College Chicago
33 E Congress, Room 101

Speaker:
Dr. Rekha S. Rajan, Visiting Associate Professor of Research, Program Leader for Masters in Grant Writing, Management, and Evaluation, Concordia University Chicago 

Panelists:
Amanda Farrar, Executive Director, Barrel of Monkeys
Sejal Shah-Myers, Program Officer, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Ellen Pacey Wadey, Program Officer, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

This session gets back to the basics of grant writing while considering the importance of assessment and evaluation throughout the process.  You’ll learn how to match needs, goals, and outcomes for arts grants, what are the important components of the grant proposal, why assessment and evaluation are important when grant writing, and how to collaborate effectively with the program evaluator.  

Register here: http://bit.ly/1qjou3P

Workshop: Creating a Strategic Online Presence

Monday, July 14, 3:30-5:30pm Manifest Digital
35 E Wacker, Suite 600

Presenter:
Patrick DiMichele, Director of User Experience, Manifest Digital
Ashley Goldmintz, User Experience Consultant, Manifest Digital

Panelists:
Carole Deeter, Operations & Marketing Director, Fifth House Ensemble
Cheri Pentimone, Company Member, Webmaster, & Graphic Designer, 2nd Story
JC Steinbrunner, Editor, Chicago Artists Resource

Learn about how to develop and improve your organization's online presence.  This session will cover the basics of website planning and design. Topics will include outlining site structure, selecting a platform, integrating with ticketing and donation tools, and leveraging social media. A panel of nonprofit peers will also share their experiences on how a well-designed site forms the basis of their digital presence and marketing strategies. Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of the value of a strong online presence as well as the blueprint to start designing or revamping their own.

Register here: http://bit.ly/1vZLIys

Workshop: Building an Infrastructure for Sustainability

Monday, July 7, 3:30pm-5:30pm 
Chicago Community Trust
225 N Michigan Ave, 22nd Floor

Moderator:
Lisa Tylke, A&BC smARTscope Consultant

Panelists:
Jackie Banks-Mahlum, Managing Director, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
Matt Greenberg, Executive Director, Chicago a cappella
Mark Yonally, Artistic and Executor Director, Chicago Tap Theatre

This session will be led by nonprofit consultant Lisa Tylke and will focus on how to lay a solid foundation for growth and sustainability.  The session will cover how to ensure your organization has a clear mission/vision, articulated roles/responsibilities, and formalized policies/procedures.  You’ll hear from three Directors who will share their stories of how they’ve brought their organization to the next level both structurally and financially.

You must register by July 3. We will not accept walk-up registrations.

Register here: http://bit.ly/1nlJClZ