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February 9, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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HR Basics for Small Business Owners
When you hire that first employee, it takes your business to a whole different level. Hiring, training, managing, and firing employees can keep you up at night wondering if you are putting yourself and your business at risk. This workshop can help you figure out what you need to know and when you should ask for help. Come prepared with your own questions—there will be lots of time for answers!
The workshop will include:
•Keeping personnel records that meet compliance requirements
•Setting up and enforcing policies and procedures
•Overview of employment laws that affect your business
Speaker: Karen Stewart, Executive Director, Stone Associates LLC
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February 11, 2010
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1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Time Management for the Small Business Owner
Do you ever feel like your business owns you instead of the other way around? Many small business owners feel this way until they learn practical time management techniques and strategies. In Taking Care of Business, participants will receive valuable information and perform exercises that identify problem areas; promote discussions; explore solutions; and facilitate individual planning to decrease stress, increase profits, and regain ownership at a new level.
Speaker: Brian Korzec, MS, KORrelations Institute, LLC
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February 16, 2010
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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The Business of Business Taxes – Sole Proprietors
The basics of federal and state income taxes applicable to small business owners who file a Schedule C will be discussed. Subject matter will include expenses that can be deducted from tax returns, additional taxes paid by the self-employed, payment of quarterly estimated taxes and documentation required by the IRS and NM Taxation and Revenue Department.
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February 18, 2010
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Developing a Successful Business Plan
A business plan allows you to evaluate your ideas, assess potential markets, plan for the future and clarify how your business will operate. This training seminar will provide small business owners and managers, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations with the process and information required for preparing a successful business plan. All components of the plan, including market analysis, marketing, sales, and financials will be addressed.
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February 19, 2010
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
4000 University Dr.
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50.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Introduction to QuickBooks
The QuickBooks Workshop, a full day course, will be a beginner's level course in using the software. The material covered will include setting up a company, entering transactions and producing financial statements. Basic bookkeeping knowledge will be required before taking this training; preference will be given to attendees of the Basic Bookkeeping Workshop.
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February 23, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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LOS ALAMOS
190 Central Park Sq
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0.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Information Session for CRS Taxpayers
This workshop covers the basic taxes and how to file reports properly to avoid penalties. The NMTRD will explain Gross Receipts Tax, compensating tax, withholding tax and the proper use of Non-Taxable Transaction Certificates (NTTCs). Presenters will also discuss taxable and nontaxable transactions and basic record keeping
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February 24, 2010
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8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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0.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Improving Streetfront Curb Appeal
The first impression of your business based upon its curb appeal can have a huge effect on attracting and retaining customer traffic into your business. It also contributes to the overall impression of our community. This workshop will focus on practical tips and ideas for cost effective ways to easily improve your curb appeal. Workshop participants may sign up for an optional one hour private consultation at your business with the presenters at no additional charge (appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis, scheduled for 2/24 and 2/25). This training will also address the process for obtaining Los Alamos MainStreet matching grant funding (up to $500) for downtown curb appeal projects.
Speakers: William Powell, Architect & Charlie Deans, Urban Planner - New Mexico Mainstreet
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March 4, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Managing Success Through Managing Stress
The right amount of stress is essential to achievement, whereas the wrong amount can lead to disastrous results for you and your business. In “Managing Success Through Managing Stress” you will gain useful information and participate in exercises that enable you to apply proactive strategies for positive outcomes.
Speaker: Brian Korzec, MS - KORrelations Institute, LLC
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March 9, 2010
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1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Simplifying Market Research
This workshop will focus on gathering the necessary market data and its practical uses to make your business a success. The custom market research process will be covered in depth, using the Web and other free or low-cost resources that will result in data that can be used for such activities as: competition analysis, business development, prioritization of potential customer sectors, whether or not to launch a new product, or to find new customers. If you are interested in learning how to research and apply market data to your business so that you can generate sales, this workshop is for you.
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March 16, 2010
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12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Learn to Think Like a Marketer and LOVE It! - Marketing Plan Basics
A sound marketing plan is key in the success of your business and preparation for laying out your plan is essential in getting started. You will learn how to define your product/service, look at market segments and create a strategy for communicating your message to reach those segments. This hands-on workshop will give you the opportunity to fine tune your products/services, differentiate between features and benefits and learn which to communicate to your customers. Come prepared to share ideas and spend time brainstorming with fellow attendees to learn the strategies that work in a small community and how to apply them to your business. This ‘back-to-basics’ workshop is designed to get you started in the development of your plan, encourage your creative process and provide you with the necessary tools to begin an effective marketing plan.
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March 18, 2010
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1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Media & Public Relations Planning
Writing a great press release and distributing it hastily may get you immediate results, but it probably won't last. Building relationships with key media contacts and establishing yourself as an expert in your field takes time. Why is it better to approach one media channel versus another? What contacts would benefit your business specifically? This workshop was created to help you answer these questions and others. Since every business is different, your map to success will be different than others. You will leave with your very own Micro-Media & Public Relations Plan and all the necessary tools for immediate implementation.
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March 25, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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The Press Release Workshop
One of the most cost effective ways to get press for your business is to send out a timely and newsworthy release to local and national media. But, writing a press release that is relevant, interesting, and is formatted to the likes of the media outlets can be a daunting task. This workshop is designed to guide you through the basics of a well-written press release using the guidelines of storytelling. It will teach you all of the necessary steps of creating press releases that get published as well as equip you with the resources and tools to develop a media relations plan that is easy to implement. Revised and updated with new take away material.
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April 20, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Improving Your Leadership and Management Skills
Are you more of a leader or manager? Understanding the difference, developing both sides of your business personality, and using each effectively is crucial to developing and retaining high performing employees. In Being All You Can Be, you will receive useful information and perform exercises that identify your leadership and/or management strengths; promote discussions; explore employee motivation; and develop loyal employees to be all they can be. Speaker: Brian Korzec, MS, KORrelations Institute, LLC
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April 22, 2010
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1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Hiring Without Regrets
Often the most difficult decisions we make as business owners have to do with hiring employees. How many times have you been sure you were making a great hire, only to be overwhelmingly disappointed in that hire not six months later? This session will help you put together a business strategy for recruiting, hiring and retaining the "right" employees for your organization.
Speaker: Karen Stewart, Executive Director, Stone Associates LLC
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April 29, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Building a Team for Your Business’ Success
Owning a small business is like owning a sports team. The size of each is comparable; each contains members with specific roles that may overlap for coverage; and each is competitive. Unfortunately, teamwork isn’t natural and you can’t force it. Yet, individual employees functioning as a focused synergistic team can make all the difference in the competitive marketplace. “In It Together” provides useful information, exercises, and discussions that enable you to build a team for your business’ success.
Speaker: Brian Korzec, MS, KORrelations Institute, LLC
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May 4, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Promotional Strategies that Grab Attention
Ever leave a tradeshow or an event and feel like it was not worth your time? Learn some strategies to harness the visibility potential in large gatherings of people. The summer brings countless opportunities that crowds gather. This workshop will shed new light on the way you prepare for and participate in events and tradeshows.
Speaker: Jeremy Varela, Sticky Productions, LLC
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May 11, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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25.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Interviewing Skills for Hiring and Retention
How confident are you in your interviewing skills? Would you like to increase that confidence? Through informative presentation, interactive discussion, and practical exercises participants will learn the do’s and don’ts of interviewing; the instinctive process of hiring; and simple guidelines for long-term employee retention. Please join us for this energizing workshop.
Speaker: Christina Korzec, President - KORrelations Institute, LLC
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May 13, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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0.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Board Recruitment
Sometimes a volunteer, such as an outstanding board member, can be more valuable than a donation to your non-profit organization. How does a board find the right candidates to forward their mission and vision? This workshop will help you develop a tailored board recruitment plan that will allow you to target specific folks using special criteria as it relates specifically to your organization. You will leave with a board recruitment toolkit packed with helpful resources and a plan to recruit productive, motivated and driven board members.
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May 18, 2010
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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LOS ALAMOS
190 Central Park Sq
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Seminar
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0.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Information Session for CRS Taxpayers
This workshop covers the basic taxes and how to file reports properly to avoid penalties. The NMTRD will explain Gross Receipts Tax, compensating tax, withholding tax and the proper use of Non-Taxable Transaction Certificates (NTTCs). Presenters will also discuss taxable and nontaxable transactions and basic record keeping.
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May 20, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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0.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Fundraising - Making the Ask
During tough economic times foundation grants are dwindling and many non-profits are cutting their budgets back dramatically. Fundraising becomes essential to an organization's success and survival. In this workshop, learn the basics of a good fundraising plan, while attaining a deeper understanding of the intricacies of the face-to-face ask. Who should you be asking? How much should you be asking for? You'll walk away with a feasible plan and the ability to ask for donations from the right people for the right amount with confidence and get it!
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May 27, 2010
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1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Los Alamos
190 Central Park Sq
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0.00
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Heather Campbell
(505) 661-4803
heather@losalamos.org
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Donor Management Systems 101
Donors are a vital ingredient for success for non-profits. In order to keep your donors for long term, developing a relationship with them is essential. Utilizing a donor management system can help you accomplish this efficiently and in an organized manner. A donor management system helps you manage relationships with donors and prospective donors by keeping records of correspondence, archiving your relationship's history, tracking deadlines, and producing reports as well as other functions to help you achieve your mission. Come learn about the basics of a good donor management system and the level of system you should be working with for the best outcomes for your organization.
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