The Nonprofit Center of South Puget Sound - Tacoma, Washington
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Nonprofit Center Seminars

New Seminar Location! Due to remodeling at Centro Latino, most of our Tacoma seminars will now be held at the Child & Family Guidance Center which has very recently changed its name to HopeSparks. Their address is: 6424 North 9th St. Tacoma, 98406.

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Compensation – Putting your Best Foot Forward

Presented by the United Way of King County Tuesday, June 16, 2009
9:00 a.m. – Noon
HopeSparks (6424 North 9th St., Tacoma)

Participants will learn how to read the 2009 Nonprofit Wage & Benefit Survey AND will also gain an understanding of compensation plans and how the Survey and other monetary/non-monetary factors can be taken into account to determine a comprehensive compensation plan.

Through this workshop participants will learn how to draft a rational compensation plan that reflects their organizations values, fits their budget, and makes their organization competitive in this current market.

Presenter: Sharon Lucas is an independent management consultant and trainer, specializing in nonprofit strategic planning, human resources and management projects. She has been an interim executive director for many nonprofit organizations and has served on several nonprofit boards.

Cost: $40 per individual or $35 each for 2 or more

Registration is through the United Way of King County. To sign up, please visit their website by clicking here or call them at 206-461-5014.

Beginning Grantwriting Series: Back by Popular Demand!
Register Today! - Single Session
Members: $52
Non-Members: $70
Register Today! - All Sessions
Members: $140
Non-Members: $190

The Nonprofit Center is delighted to be partnering again with the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) to present a series of three seminars for beginning grantwriters.

Each of the seminars is a stand-alone, but you are invited to register for all three to enjoy an extra discount. Members of PSGA are eligible for the same discount as members of The Nonprofit Center. The trainer for this series is Joyce Mork O’Brien who is a highly experienced consultant and grantwriter and a member of the PSGA Board.

Session 1: Getting Ready
Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Tacoma

What do you need to do to prepare yourself and your organization to write grants? Do you know where to find funders, and how to determine if they are appropriate for your organization? Learn what you and your agency need to have in place in order to be successful grantseekers, including some valuable resources that will help you get started.

Session 2: Essentials of Proposal Writing, Pt. I
Friday, July 17, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Tacoma

This session will focus on how to tell your story to funders by introducing your organization and writing a compelling statement of need. We will also begin to develop your program description, including goals and objectives, so bring details about your project to the class.

Session 3: Essentials of Proposal Writing, Pt. II
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Tacoma

In this final session of the series, we will conclude the discussion of program description, including an explanation of the logic model. We will also cover the other important components of a grant proposal, including evaluation, sustainability, cover letter, budget, and attachments.

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PLEASE NOTE:

  • The starting time shown is the beginning of the seminar. Check-in opens one half-hour earlier. We appreciate your promptness.
  • Unless otherwise noted, all Tacoma seminars are held at either Child & Family Guidance Center (6424 North 9th St., Tacoma), KWA's International Place (1701 East 44th St., Tacoma).
  • Pre-registration and prepayment are required.

Credit card and billed registrations may be faxed to 253-272-0916 or sent by email to . Please send registrations with checks to The Nonprofit Center, 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 320; Tacoma, WA 98402. 10% discount for multiple registrations from the same organization for the same seminar except where noted. Refunds, less 15% handling fee, will be given for withdrawals made no less than two business days prior to the scheduled seminar. No refunds or credits are available after that time or for no-shows. The Nonprofit Center reserves the right to cancel seminars with insufficient enrollment. Cancellation will be made no later than two business days prior to the scheduled date, and full refunds or credits will be given for any canceled seminars. Please call us at 253-272-5844 if you have any questions.

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