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January
Digital Advertising and Fundraising Strategies for Non-Profits
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| Venue: | FIU @ I-75 1930 SW 145th Ave, Room 336, Miramar, FL 33027 |
Choose from our Á la Carte menu offerings for Non-Profits. Take a half-day workshop alone for $150.00 or bundle for $250.00. Workshop I: 5 Ways to Get Your Nonprofit Started with Online Advertising Today (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Cost: $150.00 Learn strategies for advertising online to immediately increase your impact. Workshop II: Strategies for Raising (More) Money (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Cost: $150.00 Learn strategies for creating a fundraising plan.
March
Grants 101: Introduction to the Grants Process
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| Venue: | FIU@I-75, 1930 SW 145 Avenue, Miramar; Room 336 |
Grants 101 is designed for those with no grants experience. During this 1-day active learning seminar, participants will be introduced to all phases of the grants process.
April
Beyond the Headlines: The Current and Future Economic Impacts of COVID-19
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| Venue: | Online |
The Metropolitan Center lays out the impact of the COVID-19 crisis beyond the statistics on business closures, layoffs and unemployment. The series of webinars kicked off on April 8 and will continue on April 15, April 22, April 29, and May 6 with a specific focus for each session. For more information, e-mail metcntrtrain@fiu.edu.
Beyond the Headlines: The Current and Future Economic Impacts of COVID-19 - Community Impacts
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| Venue: | Online Event |
The spread of COVID-19 has exposed the health and economic disparities that exist amongst Black, Latinx, undocumented immigrants, and communities of low socioeconomic status. Record setting job loss has also disproportionately hurt women, the young, and those with lower educational attainment. Experts from FIU and the healthcare sector will discuss short and long term responses to address these critical community development needs.
Local Government Webinar: The Current and Future Economic and Community Impacts of COVID-19
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| Venue: | (Online) |
This webinar will discuss the local government impact of COVID-19.
May
Non-Profit Impact Webinar: The Current and Future Impacts of COVID-19
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| Venue: | (Online) |
This webinar will discuss the non-profit impact of COVID-19.
Remote Work Best Practices
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| Venue: | Online |
This workshop is designed for supervisors and staff members, alike, to better understand the opportunities and challenges that come with a remote work environment. Communication strategies which foster an open and effective flow of information and engagement will be discussed. The workshop will also address best practices for expectations of staff and leadership in order to alleviate some of the anxiety and pressure that come with working outside of the office for an extended period.
FIU Executive Workshop for CGFM Preparation
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| Venue: | FIU@I-75, 1930 SW 145 Avenue, Miramar; Room 336 |
This course is designed to prepare budgeting, accounting, and financial management professionals in public and nonprofit organizations for AGA’s Certified Government Financial Manager® (CGFM®) certification examinations.
The Future of Affordable Housing Starts Now!
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Experts will discuss COVID-19's impact on the affordable housing crisis, short- and long-term affordable housing challenges, and how to re-think our affordable housing policies and strategies in the COVID-19 environment.
June
The Impact of Covid-19 on Hurricane Preparations
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Join local government, nonprofit and community experts as they discuss their preparations for the hurricane season.
August
Labor Market Study 1
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Do you work in Trade and Logistics or Finance and Banking? Join us as we discuss the labor market and receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
Labor Market Study 2
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Are you in the trade, logistics, banking, or financing field? Join our discussion about the labor market and receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
MDEAT's State of Black Homeownership town hall
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| Venue: | Online |
MDEAT has a Homeownership Assistance Program that was created in 1995 to provide up to $7,250 in down payment assistance to first time home buyers. Over the years, they have funded more than 7,500 families and have provided more than $42 million in down payment assistance. 40% of those families have been Black. This town hall will help identify policy items that we can be action items for our advocacy committees and presented before the Board of Commissioners for consideration.
October
When Work Disappears: Planning the Post-COVID-19 Economy
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As South Florida anxiously awaits signs of an economic recovery, it is important for local leaders to pause and reflect on what a re-emerging economy will look like post-COVID-19. Join us for this special presentation by experts from the Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center.
Solutions to Escalating Housing Challenges during COVID-19: Local Responses to a National Crisis
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UnidosUS, Centro Campesino, and the Jorge M. Pérez FIU Metropolitan present this national webinar on the growing affordable housing challenges facing the nation. Leading experts from these organizations will present newly released reports and policy direction on the growing affordable housing needs as a result of the economic and community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
