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Disaster Planning and Recovery for Historic Sites.

Date:

March 9, 2007

Location:

Florida Atlantic University, 220 SE 2nd Avenue, Room 724, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Co-sponsored by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and the Florida Association of Museums.

Speakers:

Karen Beard, Executive Director, Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale

Laura Lee Corbett, Principal, Laura Lee Consulting, Tallahassee

Christopher Eck, Administrator, Broward County Historical Commission, Fort Lauderdale

Dave Ferro, Supervisor, Architectural Services, Florida Division of Historical Resources, Tallahassee (Invited)

Stephanie Madson, Environmental/Historic Preservation Team Leader,

                                      Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Atlanta, GA

John Maseman, Director/Chief Conservator, South Florida Conservation Center, Zellwood

Chris Pendleton, President & CEO, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers

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For additional information or directions, please call FAU-CURE at (954) 762-5270 or (954) 762-5136.

 
Capacity-Building Workshop: Fundraising for Nonprofits

Date:

To Be Announced

Location:

FAU Downtown Ft. Lauderdale Campus
111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Askew Tower Room 415
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Time:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost:

$70.00 (cash or money order)

 

This one-day workshop is designed to teach individuals and organizations innovative ways to raise funds. Learn how to:

  • Identify potential donors and develop strategies for getting on their "list" of beneficiaries.
  • Keep your nonprofit afloat in its first 18 months.
  • Deal with rejection when you ask for gifts and grants.
  • Make an appointment to ask for money and overcome the fear of asking.

For additional information and registration, please call FAU-CURE at (954) 762-5270

 
Capacity-Building Workshop: Grantswriting Made Easy

Date:

February 23, 2007

Location:

FAU Tower Campus
111 East Las Olas Blvd., ROOM 415
Ft. Lauderdale 33301

Time:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost:

$65.00 (Cash or Money Order, only)

 

This "hands-on" workshop gives participants the tools to write winning proposals. Participants will learn how to read and understand simple to complex Request for Proposals (RFPs); how to avoid fatal flaws; how to collect data that justify the need for their programs; how to identify partners and collaborators; and how to find grants that are in line with their organization's mission.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop targets anyone interested in learning how to write a grant (whether a beginner or a skilled writer), including, but not limited to:

  • Grantwriting Teams for schools, faith-based and nonprofit organizations, and libraries.
  • Staff members
  • Individuals
  • Executives (presidents, directors, managers) who want to learn more about the concepts their staff will be applying.
  • Consultants

Materials

Attendants will receive a packet with materials for the workshop.

 

Mail money order to:
FAU-CURE
Grants writing workshop
111 East Las Olas Blvd. Suite 604
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

"Please include your name on the money order"
For additional information or to register, please call FAU-CURE at (954) 762-5270.

 
Capacity-Building Workshop: Developing Budgets for Winning Grants

Date:

March 2, 2007

Location:

FAU Tower Campus
111 East Las Olas Blvd., ROOM 415
Ft. Lauderdale 33301

Time:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost:

$65.00 (Cash or Money Order, only)

 

This workshop gives participants the tools to prepare budgets that match their grant proposal. Too many times a grant application is rejected because of incorrect or inappropriate budgets. This workshop will teach participants some of the proven steps in developing a budget that complements the narrative part of their proposal.

Note: During the first hour of this workshop, attendants will learn how to search for grants that meet their specific needs.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is for anyone responsible for developing the budget portion of their organization's grant applications, including, but not limited to:

  • The financial officer or book-keeper for schools, faith-based and nonprofit organizations, and libraries.
  • Individuals
  • Executives such as presidents, directors, managers in order to understand policies and requirements governing budget allowabilities.
  • Consultants

Materials

All materials will be provided at workshop.

 

Mail money order to:
FAU-CURE
Grants writing workshop
111 East Las Olas Blvd. Suite 604
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

"Please include your name on the money order"
For additional information or to register, please call FAU-CURE at (954) 762-5270.

 
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