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Workshops and Training

As a collaborative effort Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement have teamed together to provide workshops and training programs to benefit and support area nonprofits. Available workshops include: marketing, grant-seeking, volunteer management, board development, networking and more.

Unless otherwise noted, courses are typically offered mid-day, during the lunch hour (bring your own brown bag!) at Arlington’s Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street, Auditorium, Arlington, VA 22201.

For more information contact Darnell Roseboro at (703) 228-0833. A full description of each upcoming course and detailed schedule can be found below:


Upcoming Nonprofit Courses


Creative Ways to Reduce Costs
Sponsored by Arlington Economic Development and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Arlington County Public Library, Central, Auditorium, Arlington, VA
Fee: Free for Arlington-based nonprofits or nonprofit organizations that serve the Arlington community; $49 for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement members; $89 for all others.
             In today’s tough economic environment, we are all looking for ways to stretch the resources we have a little farther. By taking a good hard look at the costs your organization incurs, you will be surprised at how many opportunities there are to change the way you meet your mission and save money in the process. If you are looking for ways to reduce costs and ultimately improve the financial health of your organization, join us to learn creative ways to reduce your variable costs and make fixed costs more variable. Faculty: Lynda S. Ramirez-Blust, LSRB Consulting LLC
For more information phone 703-228-0853 , email Tara Miles , or visit here to register online .

Stewardship: The Lifeblood of Fundraising
Sponsored by Arlington Economic Development and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Date: June 8, 2010
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Arlington County Public Library, Central, Auditorium, Arlington, VA
Fee: Free for Arlington-based nonprofits or nonprofit organizations that serve the Arlington community; $49 for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement members; $89 for all others.
             Keeping a current donor is easier and more beneficial for your organization than capturing a new one. Learn best practices for acknowledging, recognizing and involving those that already support your organization and share your own ideas in this interactive session. Faculty: Richard Walker, R.O. Walker Company LLC
For more information phone 703-228-0853 , email Tara Miles , or visit here to register online .


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