From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up: Writing for the Media

In Person: Roswell Park Community Outreach & Engagement Center- 907 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY | Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 | 9:30 - 11 am  Want to get your message out into the world? This workshop will cover the essentials of writing letters to the editor, opinion pieces, and press releases. Learn what types of [...]

From the Ground Up: Writing for the Media2025-03-06T14:40:19-05:00

From the Ground Up: Creating Content from Nothing

Virtual Presentation | Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 | 12 - 1 pm After exploring the extensive content needed for a long-term communication strategy in our previous session, this virtual presentation will delve into creative methods for generating that necessary content and messaging to support your marketing efforts. Using the marketing map discussed in the [...]

From the Ground Up: Creating Content from Nothing2024-11-22T15:24:00-05:00

From the Ground Up: Annual Appeals Workshop

In-Person: Tri-Main Center 2495 Main St. Buffalo, NY | Thursday, October 17th 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm This training on annual appeals will equip nonprofit arts professionals with the tools to craft compelling, mission-driven fundraising campaigns. Participants will learn strategies for donor engagement, storytelling, and effective timing to maximize their annual appeal [...]

From the Ground Up: Annual Appeals Workshop2024-10-18T12:34:21-04:00

From the Ground Up: Nonprofit Lifecycles Introduction

Virtual Presentation | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm Discover the Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute's stage-based framework to strengthen and sustain effectiveness in your organization. Jennifer Bonnett, President and CEO of the Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute, will walk you through the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework including defining capacity and learning about the seven Lifecycle [...]

From the Ground Up: Nonprofit Lifecycles Introduction2024-11-07T11:28:05-05:00

From the Ground Up: Creative Problem Solving Workshop

In-Person | Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 | 10 am - 2 pm What if creativity was the everyday energy that gave you an extra push to stick with a troublesome task or to meet your next fundraising goal or to keep your team engaged just long enough to not only finish a project, but to [...]

From the Ground Up: Creative Problem Solving Workshop2024-09-27T10:51:14-04:00

From the Ground Up: Mapping a Marketing Campaign

Virtual Presentation | Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 12 - 1 pm This virtual presentation tackles one of the most common questions we get: When should you communicate, share, and post about your events or works? Gain insights into planning your announcements, discounts, emails, social media posts, paid advertising, and website updates well in [...]

From the Ground Up: Mapping a Marketing Campaign2024-09-12T12:25:40-04:00

From the Ground Up: Happiness in the Workplace

Virtual Presentation | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 12 - 1 pm Leaders have faced immense stress recently, impacting their ability to lead effectively. This presentation explores how our thoughts influence our lives, helping participants make simple changes to reach their full potential, becoming more successful and happier. Key Topics: Neuroscience of Learning: Overcome [...]

From the Ground Up: Happiness in the Workplace2024-08-23T14:25:14-04:00

From the Ground Up: Mental Fitness Workshop- Figuring Out How We Self Sabotage

In-person - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site | Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 10 am - 2 pm Did you know research indicates that only 20% of teams and individuals reach their full potential? This workshop introduces concepts on how we each self-sabotage and offers strategies to dismantle these "Saboteurs" for reduced stress and greater [...]

From the Ground Up: Mental Fitness Workshop- Figuring Out How We Self Sabotage2024-07-08T13:05:12-04:00

From the Ground Up: Nonprofit Governance Workshop

In-person - Parkside Lodge Delaware Park | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm Uncover the legal intricacies of nonprofit management. In this presentation, attorney Michael A. de Freitas will teach you all of the important governance requirements you need to know. As a part of ASI’s “From the Ground Up” [...]

From the Ground Up: Nonprofit Governance Workshop2024-06-14T16:01:47-04:00

From the Ground Up: Effective Grant Writing

Virtual presentation | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 12PM Grant writing can be intimidating and frustrating for people who aren't full-time development or grant writing staff. In this free presentation, ASI's Grants and Programming Director Holly Grant will demystify the grant writing process, show you how to find arts and culture grants, and provide [...]

From the Ground Up: Effective Grant Writing2024-05-16T14:56:52-04:00

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