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Hartford Public Library offers unique resources and engaging learning opportunities for nonprofits aimed at capacity building and fundraising.

The Library maintains a core collection of continuously updated materials in multiple formats that address the specific needs of local nonprofit, grassroots and faith-based organizations.

Our nonprofit workshops are conducted by expert consultants in their fields, local leaders, and attorneys and many are tailored to the specific needs of nonprofit managers, staff, board members and other key stakeholders.

We provide tools, resources, and information that will help nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions.

 

Previous Hartford Public Library and Hartford Foundation Nonprofit Support Program workshop recordings may be accessed HERE.

 

Hartford Public Library's FREE Nonprofit Programs

INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFIT BUDGETING

Presenter: Jen Hockenhull, SHRM-CP, CPA LinkedIn

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:30PM (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Nonprofit leaders and staff know their vision and mission inside and out. But when it comes to budgeting, there are often many questions from “where do I begin” to “how do I determine the numbers to use”?  You aren’t alone!  Join us as we discuss the budget process from start to finish, and what to do with the budget once it is complete.

This program will look at these questions, among others:

  • Why does my organization need a budget?
  • How do I start the budgeting process?
  • How do I determine the revenue and expense numbers?
  • Is it ok to have a deficit budget
  • Our budget is complete – now what?

Presenter Bio: Jen Hockenhull is a CPA with over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance at all levels.  From her career starting as the bookkeeper for her father’s small business while still in high school to serving as the CFO for the City of Hartford and everything in between, she has a wealth of experience.  Jen is currently serving as the Director of Finance for the Adult Congenital Heart Association, a national advocacy nonprofit.  She is also very involved with nonprofits in Hartford, serving on the boards of the Hartford Land Bank and Forge City Works.  Jen was also recently appointed to the Hartford Public School’s Board of Education.  

To register, please follow this link: Register Here

Questions?

Please contact Hartford Public Library Development Office at nonprofitslearn@hplct.org or 959.529.7253.

 

PROGRAM EVALUATION

Presenter: Dr. Elena Tamanas Ragusa, President/CEO of Drive Evaluation Studio, LinkedIn

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:30PM (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Demystify program evaluation in this dynamic 90-minute workshop tailored to small and lean organizations. "Small Steps, Big Impact" is designed to help set you up to assess, understand, and communicate your organization's impact. 
 
We’ll explore:
  • Crafting meaningful outcomes and indicators
  • Formulating strategic learning questions
  • Creating a clear picture of your path toward impact
  • Establishing evaluative thinking at your organization by asking the right questions to learn and grow
 
This workshop is perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. This session will give you strategies for approaching program learning and evaluation, helping set data-driven decisions and demonstrate your nonprofit's value to stakeholders. Whether you're new to evaluation or looking to refine your approach, join us to discover how small steps in evaluation can lead to a big impact for your goals.
 
Presenter Bio: Dr. Elena Tamanas Ragusa, President/CEO of Drive Evaluation Studio, is an organizational and community psychologist. As a consultant, her expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, program assessment, systems evaluation, and organizational strategy to serve as a capacity builder, evaluator, critical thought partner, and coach to nonprofits, foundations, and universities. She is passionate about working with groups to use data to inform their work, determine and build on what is working in their practices, and tell the story about their impact on their community. Before building out the Studio, she was the senior executive director of enrollment strategy and analytics for Rutgers University-New Brunswick. 

 

To register, please follow this link: Register Here

Questions?

Please contact Hartford Public Library Development Office at nonprofitslearn@hplct.org or 959.529.7253.

 

Workshops are offered through a partnership between the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Hartford Public Library.

If you have any questions, please email nonprofitslearn@hplct.org

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