Upcoming SBGP Workshop Schedule: Grant Support Sessions & Keys to Capacity
Click titles to learn more about each workshop and to register for free.
Virtual events will be hosted using Zoom. (If you are new to Zoom, see the tutorial below.)
If requesting accommodations for workshops, please reach out one week in advance to cemmanuelle@sbgpartnership.org. SBGP will make reasonable accommodations as possible.
Community Grants Support Sessions
SBGP offers support to prospective Grantees to share information about the grant program and offer support during the application process.
Info Session (virtual): Thursday, January 9, 2025: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Join us virtually for an application overview and tips for prospective grantees so you can prepare a strong grant proposal.
Grant Application Drop-in Clinic (virtual): Thursday, February 13, 2025: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Applying for an SBGP Community Grant? Join us for a drop-in clinic where we will cover: Advice for writing a persuasive project narrative and budget; Technical assistance for using our online application platform; Community Grants decision-making process information; and answers to your questions.
Keys to Capacity 2025 Workshop Schedule
Keys to Capacity Workshop: Nonprofit Filings for 501(c)(3) Compliance (virtual)
Thursday, January 30, 2025: 6:00 – 8:00pm
communityBUILD Fundraising Workshop: Grant Writing 101 (virtual)
Thursday, February 20, 2025: 6:00 – 7:30pm
communityBUILD Fundraising Workshop: Securing Corporate Sponsorships (virtual)
Thursday, March 13, 2025: 6:00 – 7:30pm
communityBUILD Fundraising Workshop: Individual Giving – Getting Started (virtual)
Thursday, April 3, 2025: 6:00 – 7:30pm
communityBUILD Fundraising Workshop: Individual Giving – The Role of the Board (virtual)
Thursday, April 24, 2025: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Keys to Capacity Workshop: Making Informed Decisions Regarding Nonprofit Compensation (virtual)
Thursday, May 8, 2025: 6:00 – 8:00pm
SBGP Keys to Capacity Workshop: Managing Multiple Grant Project Expenses and Revenue (virtual)
Thursday, June 5, 2025: 6:00 – 8:00pm
About Our Keys to Capacity Workshop Programs:
Keys to Capacity with Business Volunteers Maryland: Our Partnership
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership is partnering with Business Volunteers Maryland to provide a selection of “Keys to Capacity” professional development workshops. These free virtual gatherings provide an opportunity for SBGP grantees and other Baltimore-based nonprofits and other organizations to collaborate in an informal, moderated setting centered around a changing topic related to nonprofit capacity building.
About Business Volunteers Maryland
Business Volunteers helps to build the capacity, network, and resources of community organizations by connecting them to the time, talent, and support of the business community. Through partnerships with regional companies and their employees, BVM provides nonprofits and schools free and facilitated connections to volunteers, consultants, board members, trainings, partnerships, and more! Every community organization that works with Business Volunteers Maryland must complete a Nonprofit Profile. Complete a Nonprofit Profile
communityBUILD Workshops
Designed for nonprofit program coordinators/managers and leaders who are looking to explore nonprofit business models, develop management skills, and gain a strong toolkit of resources to amplify and sustain effective organizations and beneficial community change.
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Virtual events will be held via Zoom conference call. Watch this tutorial to learn the basics of joining your first Zoom call.