(Dear ISF Colleagues: Full disclosure of financial relationship – I
serve as a consultant to both Third Sector New England and
TechFoundation. Best regards from Deborah)
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From: Third Sector New England < info%40tsne.org">info
tsne.org>
Date: Nov 17, 2006 11:17 AM
Subject: Training for Progressives - Media and Technology
Fall/Winter Training Opportunities
Be the Media Mini-Conference: Promoting Democracy, Access and Social Change
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
11:30am-6:00 p.m.
at the NonProfit Center
89 South Street
Boston,MA
(one block from South Station)
Help improve access to media for your nonprofit and for nonprofits
across Greater Boston and the region.
The media is a powerful tool for nonprofit organizations working on
community and social issues. The media can also present formidable
challenges, particularly for groups with limited resources.
Register now at: www.bethemediaevent.org
Why You Should Attend
The mini-conference, Be The Media, will help participants understand
the link between strategic communications and organizing strategies
and expose them to essential communications tools and techniques.
More importantly, the conference, offering a mix of workshops,
discussions and panel presentations, will help build awareness about
the Boston media landscape and ways to improve access for community
and social justice groups in the future.
Who Should Attend
The mini-conference is tailor-made for you if you are:
- A new to mid-level communications staff person
- A seasoned organizer
- Executive director
- Policy advocate
- Nonprofit activist
Learn more or register now at: www.bethemediaevent.org
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December 2006 to March 2007
Information Technology for Nonprofits
Third Sector New England is partnering with the TechFoundation to host
a training series on information technology for nonprofits. The series
begins on December 12th with "Persuasive Storytelling: Sharpening Your
Technology Message." The training is designed to help you learn what
makes a good story and how to create persuasive messaging to use
online or in print. Presenter Kathleen A. Sherwin, TechFoundation's
director of programs and external affairs, is coupling the session
with "IT Fundraising for Nonprofits."
Each session in the series is only $30 for nonprofit staff members.
Learn more and register
at<http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?ID=M7216228713090218737881565>.
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