[MNASIS-L] Talking Tech Workshop/Gatherings, thru Dec 2009, St. Paul -- Free from MAP for Nonprofits

[VanCura, MaryAnn]

For wide distribution, especially to technology staff members: 

MAP for Nonprofits now offers free Talking Tech workshops and
gatherings. The schedule for the last half of 2009 is reprinted below. 
All workshops are face-to-face, in St. Paul. 
For those who cannot attend, handouts from previous sessions are
available here
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b979FE013-
3142-4F49-A519-AD8136BBD02A%7d> .


2009 Talking Tech Workshops 

Thanks to support from The ADC Foundation and The Greater Twin Cities
United Way, and in light of the challenging economy, MAP is offering the
remaining 2009 Talking Tech Workshops: Nonprofit Focused Solutions -- at
no cost. These technology workshops are geared toward technology staff
members, accidental techies, volunteers and others at small to medium
sized nonprofit organizations. 
Click on the links below to learn more about each of the 2009 Talking
Tech: Nonprofit Focused Solutions workshops. You can also upload a copy
the brochure with information on all sessions, below. (Disregard the $15
fee; please do pre-register.)
Talking Tech: Workshops/Gatherings 2009
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/vertical/Sites/%7b876C4FB8-E997-480F-BF
5B-AFAA0F113D9D%7d/uploads/%7b5CD298CB-5603-458B-8FBD-267A74E5D23F%7d.PD
F>   [flyer and registration form]

	

	

Talking Tech: Nonprofit Focused Solutions - Fundraising Databases
 
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC=%7b00DFAFB1-7C2
8-44FF-A7FE-8CFB9934A558%7d&DE=%7b03DEAC90-20B3-4B77-B9D7-13908B90A45A%7
d> Nonprofits looking for a new donor database in the inexpensive to
moderate price range are invited to attend this facilitated discussion
Thursday, August 27.  	

Talking Tech: Nonprofit Focused Solutions - Working with Consultants and
Vendors
 
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC=%7b00DFAFB1-7C2
8-44FF-A7FE-8CFB9934A558%7d&DE=%7b9E6EAF81-62E9-4B5B-9A2D-A542EBFB2000%7
d> In this session a technology consultant and a nonprofit technology
manager will discuss how to make the relationship with consultants and
vendors work well for all involved. Bring your own stories and insights
to share with the group Thursday, September 24. 	

Talking Tech: Nonprofit Focused Solutions - Remote Access Methods
 
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC=%7b00DFAFB1-7C2
8-44FF-A7FE-8CFB9934A558%7d&DE=%7b7FB5B7B2-8876-4302-B88D-E8EBA5A4A443%7
d> Explore safe remote access options for your employees, allowing work
from home or from the road Thursday, November 12. 	

Talking Tech: Nonprofit Focused Solutions - Building a Nonprofit
Technology Community
 
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC=%7b00DFAFB1-7C2
8-44FF-A7FE-8CFB9934A558%7d&DE=%7b4043D4E6-E462-4FD0-9DB4-3ECEFA856F41%7
d> Please join us Friday, October 23 for a casual evening get together
to socialize, network and talk about technology. 	

Talking Tech: Nonprofit Focused Solutions - Supercharge Your Work With
MAPS
 
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC=%7b00DFAFB1-7C2
8-44FF-A7FE-8CFB9934A558%7d&DE=%7bDA91AB75-6DC5-42AF-882E-5AC9261A9D67%7
d> Come learn about various geographic information systems, tools and
techniques that a nonprofit organization can use to make better
decisions at this presentation Thursday, December 10. 	

Link:
http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC={00DFAFB1-7C28-4
4FF-A7FE-8CFB9934A558}&Design=PrintView



Mary Ann Van Cura
Library Development & Continuing Education Coordinator
State Library Services
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
651-582-8632 voice   651-582-8752 fax
maryann.vancura at state.mn.us
education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/Library_Services

If we are to assess the impact of our libraries, we must engage in
evaluation leading to an understanding of the outcomes of what we do. --
Michael Gorman