Free workshop on social media for nonprofit groups: Corrected Registration Info

A half-day workshop for nonprofit organizations will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Broome County Public Library.

Called “Cutting Edge Technologies to Grow Your Non-Profit Organization,” the workshop will look at social media and its ability to transform nonprofits. Other technologies to help recruit and retain volunteers will also be discussed.
The Broome Leadership Institute Alumni Association, RSVP, Southern Tier Young Professionals, United Way of Broome County, Binghamton University College of Community and Public Affairs and BU’s Department of Human Development have joined together to hold this free workshop.

For more information or to sign up, contact Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 ext. 313.

2nd Annual Half Day Workshop for Non-Profit Organizations
“Cutting Edge Technologies to Grow your Non-Profit Organization”
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 / 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Broome County Public Library (Decker Room), 185 Court Street, Binghamton

Tentative Agenda

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast

9:30 – 9:35 a.m. Welcome

9:35 – 10:45 a.m. Social Media
Speakers: Bijoy Datta, Director of Client Relations, Vibrant Creative (formerly GrafiQa Creative Services) &
Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
Social media is beginning to transform non-profits both in the way they work as well as their relationship they have with their members and donors. In this session, we will examine:
- What social media is and how it is relevant to non-profits
- An overview of social media tools
- Do’s and Don’ts of social media
- Effectively using social media to cut marketing costs
- Telling the story of your mission in a relevant way for social media
- Learn how “cause marketing” with various social media can build donations, engage existing and gain new volunteers
- Effective local examples

** Please note, this session does not teach you HOW to use social media. We focus more on what’s out there and why it could be important to your organization.

10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 – 11:15 a.m. Effective Volunteer Management System
Speaker: Greg Jenkins, Encounter Program/Facilities Manager, Broome County Council of Churches
Find out how one local organization has implemented a state-of-the-art effective volunteer management system.

11:15 – 12:00 p.m. Ways to Engage Student Involvement in your Organization
Speakers: Dr. Allison F. Alden, Director, Center for Civic Engagement, Binghamton University &
Mary Beth Smith, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Binghamton
For more than 50 years, Binghamton University students have gained much by working as volunteers, interns, and employees in the local community. And the community has gained many dedicated, inquisitive and hardworking people, who have made significant contributions to local life. Find out how one local non-profit effectively engaged student involvement in their organization.

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Closing Inspirational Keynote
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Joseph Sellepack, Executive Director, Broome County Council of Churches