Understand what it takes to be successful in fundraising. Learn about building a strategic plan, knowing the role of a non-profit board, and identifying different fund raising techniques such as crowd-sourcing, special events, donations, and grants. Find ways to match funding needs with donors and build enduring relationships. Excellent foundation for Grant Writing.

Are you looking for ways to support your small business or personal ventures through technology? Understand google services and organize your workflow using Gmail, Calendar and Google drive. You will learn to work with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. You will also learn how to translate your information from phone to the web. This is a hands-on workshop that will give you a clear path in putting your business or work processes on the right track.

Do you want to earn more grants for your organization? Determine if your group is ready to go after grants from funding organizations. Understand the steps for writing grant proposals and learn to use proven tips to search for funders and match your organization’s project with the appropriate foundation. Practice developing case statements and budgets. Learn to measure the community impact of projects. Content builds on Fundraising Basics.

Leading a business can be challenging in the best of circumstances. However, in times of crisis and rapid change, it can be even more difficult to keep your business going. This workshop will provide a structured framework for navigating these types of situations, strengthen your business for the long haul, and provide tips for considering when and how to pivot your business to survive.

Overwhelmed by the thought of writing out a detailed business plan? One page is all you need to plan out your business. At the end of this class, you'll have a solid written business plan that includes your mission and vision statements, strategies, business scorecard with measurements, and action plans for the coming year ALL on ONE page! This class is very hands-on, complete with individual coaching. Prerequisites: This class is designed for existing businesses looking to scale up to the next level, or well developed start-ups.

The course will allow the student to learn the basics of social media for businesses. As social media creates new opportunities for marketing, customer engagement, and ecommerce, no business should be left behind in this digital era. Topics will cover from content creation and insights with Facebook, Instagram’s integration of FB ads, LinkedIn’s role to connect with peers, and the rise of Snapchat.

Discover if your item will sell or not in just one minute! Learn how to create a seller account, upload photos, accept PayPal payments, and determine shipping costs. Includes insider tips, tricks and traps, what to sell and not sell, where to get FREE shipping supplies and home pickup. Also learn photography tips that make your items “Pop,” plus the best selling strategies for antiques, collectibles, and items too big to ship. Lecture.

As an entrepreneur and founder, your business is a reflection of you, and vice versa. It’s easy to devote focus to product development and sales, yet having strong business ethics, behaviors, and a robust organizational culture are essential to long-term success. This workshop will cover key aspects of establishing fair and ethical business practices as well as embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion in your start-up.

No programming required! Discover easy-to-use, drag & drop design tools that can build your personal or small business website quickly! Covers website layout planning, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media marketing, the tips and traps of website design. Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle. Lecture.