For Organizations

Workshops

Jacksonville Public Library Foundation Center Classes

The Jacksonville Public Library is a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection member and has one of Florida’s finest reference collections to assist nonprofit organizations seeking information for grants. Library holdings include the Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory Online Professional, which allows simultaneous search of many foundations. This electronic database is available only at library locations.

The Jacksonville Library will present a series of workshops for nonprofit organizations for 2011. Designed by the Foundation Center, these PowerPoint presentations encompass the three most frequently requested training topics for nonprofits.

All classes are from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, 32202. Registration is required. Contact Janine Stanley, 630-2665.

  • Proposal Writing Basics – Designed to provide an overview of the grantseeking process.
    December 7, 2011
  • Grantseeking Basics – How to get started on your grant proposal.
    November 9, 2011
Rollins College: Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center

The Philanthropy Center offers workshops on various topics to strengthen nonprofits through education. For more info: www.pnlc.rollins.edu

Technology Assistance for Nonprofits

CharityAdvantage is a leader in nonprofit technology programs and a resource for policy makers, the media, the nonprofit community, and the general public. The Tech Associates program, which offers technology education, consultation, products, and services, is available to nonprofit organizations at no cost. Visit the CharityAdvantage website for more information.

Association of Fundraising Professionals, First Coast Chapter

This membership association for development professionals hosts bimonthly program meetings on fundraising topics. Visit www.afpfirstcoast.org for more information.

Florida Humanities Council

The Florida Humanities Council uses the disciplines of the humanities to develop resources that explore Florida’s history, literary and artistic traditions. Programs include grant making, a speaker’s bureau, and educator resources. For more information, visit the Florida Humanities Council.

Naeir

Join this national nonprofit program to gain access to free supplies and merchandise that have been donated by businesses. For a free supply information kit, call 1-800-562-0955.

Environmentally Friendly Email Service

CommunityMail.net, a ThinkHost socially responsible project, is a free email service powered by wind- and solar-sourced energy. A number of email addresses including [at]communitymail.net, [at]activist.cc, [at]hippiemail.com, and [at]globaluprising.com are available. For more information, visit www.CommunityMail.net

Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida

The mission of this organization is to support a thriving nonprofit community by equipping nonprofit leadership, facilitating collective action, and enhancing public understanding. Call (904) 390-3230 for more information or visit www.nonprofitjax.org