Check these out, there will likely be something of interest!
Here is the information about the four workshops that are being offered during November and December.Applications are available by emailing amy@grassrootsleadershipcollege.org or calling 441-0085
Cost: $20 or 2 Timebank Hours per workshop. Scholarships available
Childcare available
Transportation support on request
**Working the Systems for Social Change: Stephanie Rearick, Jon Hain, John Peck, and Rob McClure from the Dane County Time Bank, Madison HOURS, and the Madison Infoshop
November 8th 1-4pm
Description: As budgets tighten and our economic system struggles, it’s more essential than ever to look to resources beyond the dollar. What would your organization do if money wasn’t an object? This workshop will explore the many resources available right here in Madison from local currency to time banking and many in between and provide the tools to plan ways to work more effectively with resources beyond dollars.**How to Interact with the Media: KP Whaley, Glenn Mitroff, Norm Stockwell of WORT 89.9fm
November 15th 9-12 am
Description:
Learn how to interact with the media to ensure coverage of your issue or event. Topics will include how to frame your issue, develop a press release, conduct an interview, and develop a media list. Also, learn about the various ways to work with WORT 89.9FM community radio to get out the word about your organization and events.**Grant Writing 101 with Melissa Tedrowe and others from Community Writing Assistance, Jodi Wortsman South Metropolitan Planning Council, and Leslie McAlister City of Madison
November 22nd 1-4pm
Description:
Tough economic times mean tough grant competition. In Grant Writing 101 we’ll be sharing skills to help you write the best possible grants. We’ll share information about local funding sources as well as give you the opportunity to practice skills that will work for grant writing at the local, regional, or national level.**Community Organizers and Local Government: Dennis Boyer December 6th 9-12am
Description:
Explore some of the challenges that community organizers face when dealing with local government. Identify the skills already present in your organization. Develop methods on how to build local government relations capacity and how to enlist help.Celebrate Democracy with the GLC on October 15th!
Many of us have our eyes on the presidential election and the upcoming debate next Wednesday. Every four years democracy lights up in a presidential election, and the country starts talking about democracy. We here at the GLC know that while the role of president is very important, there’s a lot more than that to a vibrant democracy. That’s why we’re getting together around the debates to make democracy happen. We’ll be meeting at the GLC office 1321 E. Mifflin St. Suite 201 to watch the debates and prepare a Fall mailing that will go out to more than 800 GLC graduates and friends, giving them a chance to support grassroots democracy.You are invited to join us starting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, October 15th at the GLC office, 1321 E. Mifflin St. Suite 201, for mailing assembly and debate viewing and discussion. Timebank volunteers can earn hours for volunteering at this event. This is also a great opportunity for youth looking for community service hours.
**More Opportunities at the GLC
Op Ed Training with the Progressive Media Project
We have one spot open for GLC alumni or committee member to represent the Grassroots Leadership College at an Op Ed writing training offered by the Progressive Media Project on Friday, October 17th from 9am-5pm. There is no cost to this workshop. GLC representatives are expected to share what they’ve learned with the GLC and to write at least one Op Ed on behalf of the GLC.On the Job Fundraising Training
Looking for a few good voices! Phone-a-thon October 27th and 29th
The Grassroots Leadership College is hosting its first ever phone-a-thon on the evenings of Monday October 27th and Wednesday October 29th. Never been part of a phone-a-thon before? No worries! We’ll be starting the evening with a training, you’ll be provided with a script, and Amy and others will be on hand to answer any questions you may have! Please give Amy a call 441-0085 or email amy@grassrootsleadershipcollege.org. Timebank hours available for this volunteer opportunity. Teens looking for community service hours are also welcome.Fundraising Committee Looking for a Few Good Leaders!
The Fundraising committee is drafting its plan for 2009 and would love your help! This is not only a great way to support the good work of the Grassroots Leadership College it is also a super way to build your own skills in the many different aspects of fundraising. We’re looking for writers, designers, big picture people, folks who like to ask for money, and folks who like to work behind the scenes. In short we are looking for you!Asking for the Big Gifts—Learn to Solicit Major Donations
We’ve got space for 2 or 3 more people on our Major Donor team. Major Donor team members will work directly with GLC chairperson Joe Sensenbrenner soliciting funds from potential major donors (people who give gifts of more than $500). Joe will work with team members to develop a solicitation plan for each visit, do the ask, and evaluate the process.To get involved in any of these on the job fundraising training efforts contact Amy 441-0085 or amy@grassrootsleadershipcollege.org
