Training Schedule 2011/2012 Published

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Registration: http://home.naples.net/register

Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Friday November 04, 2011 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

Once you post your news to the web, how can you send it out to your e-mail list/subscribers, without recreating the content? This class will show you methods on blog posting, and link it via RSS feed to your e-mail marketing system. Update your web site and information you constituents at the same time!

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Google Apps – Session I

Tuesday November 08, 2011 (Time: 6 – 8 pm)

Cloud Computing – Introduction & How to Google Cloud Opportunities. In this session, the training Syllabus will be reviewed and the Handout will be shared. We will define the “Cloud” and what the advantages and disadvantages of using Cloud Computing are for non-profits and what are the Cloud Computing options. Q&A

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Google Apps – Session II

Tuesday November 15, 2011 (Time: 6 – 8 pm)

Cloud Computing – Intermediate Services & Function. For this session , we will create a Google Apps Account and tour Google’s Cloud services: gmail & email; photos & Piccasa web (Geo-tagging); calendar – how to set up notifications, maps; blogs; websites; documents – sharing /collaboration; presentation and spreadsheet. Q&A

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

WordPress – Walk-in-Clinic

Thursday November 17, 2011 (Time: 9:30 -11:30 am)

See a demo of WordPress. Brush up on your WordPress skills. Bring your questions. Exchange ideas. Learn about WP-Plugins and Widgets. For current and future NFN4Good members.
During the WordPress clinic we will answer your questions about using graphics and images on your WordPress website, posts and pages, how to promote your website via RSS. Meet other NFN4Good members. Our NFN4Good team will be happy to help you also to transition from your current site to WordPress.

Free Event. No charge.

Blogging for Groups and Nonprofits

Friday November 18, 2011 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

What is a blog, and why would your organization benefit from using a blog to communicate with members, donors, beneficiaries or volunteer. Introduction to the background on blog sites, how they fit into your organizations online communication strategy. Using WordPress as example students will add content to an existing blog and will see how to an update service will work, how web statistics help you refine your content toward your target audience. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills with filling out forms online, copy/paste content, use images.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Google Apps – Session III

Tuesday November 29, 2011 (Time: 6 – 8 pm)

Cloud Computing – Introduction to Advanced services from Google Apps & Supplemental Resources. For this third session, there will be an overview of Apps with Google services: Google Apps for Business – documents, mail, calendar, presentation. Supplemental resources with advantages and utilization of each service: MailChimp, Mavenlink, Survey Monkey. A revisit to items covered in Sessions I & II. Using Google Docs in creating documents, downloading/uploading files, review of templates /forms and a quick run through Google Labs Applications. Q&A. Prerequisites: Good foundation of basic computer skills using copy/paste, multiple browser windows and a basic Internet knowledge.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Facebook For Nonprofits

Friday December 02, 2011 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

This course covers, how to create a Facebook Page and how to integrated it with your online strategy. Students learn how to navigate Facebook as an organization’s administrator and online activists. How to provide information to support your champions.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Feed Me! How to use RSS Feeds

Friday December 09, 2011 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

RSS feeds help you to retrieve information faster and easier while being on low bandwidth. Hands on class for the Internet User. Discover a better way to browse beyond the noise of advertising and the vast amount of web addresses. Get yourself a personal assistant to keep you posted on the newest information about your current topics of interest. All this without using your e-mail. Students will learn how to use available online tools, locate lists of regional and local RSS feeds, learn how to subscribe and unsubscribe so you maintain control. Learn how to receive information somewhere besides in your overflowing mailbox. Put your computer to work for you, getting the right information at the right time

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

WordPress – Walk-in-Clinic

Thursday December 15, 2011 (Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am)

See a demo of WordPress. Brush up on your WordPress skills. Bring your questions. Exchange ideas. Learn about WP-Plugins and Widgets. For current and future NFN4Good members.
During the WordPress clinic we will answer your questions about using graphics and images on your WordPress website, posts and pages, how to promote your website via RSS. Meet other NFN4Good members. Our NFN4Good team will be happy to help you also to transition from your current site to WordPress.

Free Event. No charge.

WordPress – Walk-in-Clinic

Thursday January 19, 2012 (Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am)

See a demo of WordPress. Brush up on your WordPress skills. Bring your questions. Exchange ideas. Learn about WP-Plugins and Widgets. For current and future NFN4Good members.
During the WordPress clinic we will answer your questions about using graphics and images on your WordPress website, posts and pages, how to promote your website via RSS. Meet other NFN4Good members. Our NFN4Good team will be happy to help you also to transition from your current site to WordPress.

Free Event. No charge.

Word Press for Beginners

Wednesday January 25, 2012 (Time: 6 -9 pm)

For Beginners: Students will learn how to add and edit information on a WordPress website, how to upload photos and other files, and add them to pages and post. WordPress is easy to use and provides a large array of features out of the box. Learn more about the NFN4Good Memberships. Adding and edit text on pages and posts. Preparing, uploading and inserting photos. Formatting and arranging materials for the site. Organize content in categories and subpages. After leaving the class, you will be able to access your work from your personal computer in order to further develop the website. Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge (i.e. , saving files, making directories) & Basic Internet experience (i.e. work with an Internet browser, finding web sites, e-mail).

Free Event. No charge.

Donor Database Management

Friday February 03, 2012 (Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am)

The powerful Customer Relations Management site, Salesforce.com offers is services to nonprofits for free. For nonprofits our “customers” can be donors, volunteers or beneficiaries of our services. Discover how a Customer Relations Management site can help your nonprofit organization. Learn how to use it in conjunction with other online tools. Use this free offer from Salesforce.com to your advantage.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Feed Me! How to use RSS Feeds (Live Feed)

Friday February 10, 2012 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

RSS feeds help you to retrieve information faster and easier while being on low bandwidth. Hands on class for the Internet User. Discover a better way to browse beyond the noise of advertising and the vast amount of web addresses. Get yourself a personal assistant to keep you posted on the newest information about your current topics of interest. All this without using your e-mail. Students will learn how to use available online tools, locate lists of regional and local RSS feeds, learn how to subscribe and unsubscribe so you maintain control. Learn how to receive information somewhere besides in your overflowing mailbox. Put your computer to work for you, getting the right information at the right time

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

WordPress Walk-in-Clinic

Thursday February 16, 2012 (Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am)

See a demo of WordPress. Brush up on your WordPress skills. Bring your questions. Exchange ideas. Learn about WP-Plugins and Widgets. For current and future NFN4Good members.
During the WordPress clinic we will answer your questions about using graphics and images on your WordPress website, posts and pages, how to promote your website via RSS. Meet other NFN4Good members. Our NFN4Good team will be happy to help you also to transition from your current site to WordPress.

Free Event. No charge.

Facebook For Nonprofits

Friday February 24, 2012 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

This course covers, how to create a Facebook Page and how to integrated it with your online strategy. Students learn how to navigate Facebook as an organization’s administrator and online activists. How to provide information to support your champions.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Blogging for Groups and Nonprofits

Friday March 02, 2012 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

What is a blog, and why would your organization benefit from using a blog to communicate with members, donors, beneficiaries or volunteer. Introduction to the background on blog sites, how they fit into your organizations online communication strategy. Using WordPress as example students will add content to an existing blog and will see how to an update service will work, how web statistics help you refine your content toward your target audience. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills with filling out forms online, copy/paste content, use images.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Google Apps – Session I

Thursday March 08, 2012 (Time: 6 – 8 pm)

Cloud Computing – Introduction & How to Google Cloud Opportunities. In this session, the training Syllabus will be reviewed and the Handout will be shared. We will define the “Cloud” and what the advantages and disadvantages of using Cloud Computing are for non-profits and what are the Cloud Computing options. Q&A

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Donor Database Management

Friday March 09, 2012 (Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am)

The powerful Customer Relations Management site, Salesforce.com offers is services to nonprofits for free. For nonprofits our “customers” can be donors, volunteers or beneficiaries of our services. Discover how a Customer Relations Management site can help your nonprofit organization. Learn how to use it in conjunction with other online tools. Use this free offer from Salesforce.com to your advantage.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Google App – Session II

Thursday March 15, 2012 (Time: 6-8 pm)

Cloud Computing – Intermediate Services & Function. For this session , we will create a Google Apps Account and tour Google’s Cloud services: gmail & email; photos & Piccasa web (Geo-tagging); calendar – how to set up notifications, maps; blogs; websites; documents – sharing /collaboration; presentation and spreadsheet. Q&A

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

WordPress Walk-in-Clinic

Thursday March 15, 2012 (Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am)

See a demo of WordPress. Brush up on your WordPress skills. Bring your questions. Exchange ideas. Learn about WP-Plugins and Widgets. For current and future NFN4Good members.
During the WordPress clinic we will answer your questions about using graphics and images on your WordPress website, posts and pages, how to promote your website via RSS. Meet other NFN4Good members. Our NFN4Good team will be happy to help you also to transition from your current site to WordPress.

Free Event. No charge.

WordPress for Beginners

Wednesday March 21, 2012 (Time: 6-9 pm)

For Beginners: Students will learn how to add and edit information on a WordPress website, how to upload photos and other files, and add them to pages and post. WordPress is easy to use and provides a large array of features out of the box. Learn more about the NFN4Good Memberships. Adding and edit text on pages and posts. Preparing, uploading and inserting photos. Formatting and arranging materials for the site. Organize content in categories and subpages. After leaving the class, you will be able to access your work from your personal computer in order to further develop the website. Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge (i.e. , saving files, making directories) & Basic Internet experience (i.e. work with an Internet browser, finding web sites, e-mail).

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Google Apps – Session III

Thursday March 22, 2012 (Time: 6 – 8 pm)

Cloud Computing – Introduction to Advanced services from Google Apps & Supplemental Resources. For this third session, there will be an overview of Apps with Google services: Google Apps for Business – documents, mail, calendar, presentation. Supplemental resources with advantages and utilization of each service: MailChimp, Mavenlink, Survey Monkey. A revisit to items covered in Sessions I & II. Using Google Docs in creating documents, downloading/uploading files, review of templates /forms and a quick run through Google Labs Applications. Q&A. Prerequisites: Good foundation of basic computer skills using copy/paste, multiple browser windows and a basic Internet knowledge.

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Friday March 30, 2012 (Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

Once you post your news to the web, how can you send it out to your e-mail list/subscribers, without recreating the content? This class will show you methods on blog posting, and link it via RSS feed to your e-mail marketing system. Update your web site and information you constituents at the same time!

Cost: Non-Members: $35.00 | NFN4Good Premium Member: $25.00 |

NFN4Good Partner: 2 Seats incl. membership; more seats $10 each

WordPress Walk-in-Clinic

Thursday April 19, 2012 (Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am)

See a demo of WordPress. Brush up on your WordPress skills. Bring your questions. Exchange ideas. Learn about WP-Plugins and Widgets. For current and future NFN4Good members.
During the WordPress clinic we will answer your questions about using graphics and images on your WordPress website, posts and pages, how to promote your website via RSS. Meet other NFN4Good members. Our NFN4Good team will be happy to help you also to transition from your current site to WordPress.

Free Event. No charge.

Register online: http://home.naples.net/registration or by phone: 239-417-1400 or via e-mail: birgit@naples.net

Training Schedule 2011

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