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Low Key, Low-Tech and Low-Budget Distance Learning and Training, Part II By Marilyn L. Gross, Managing Editor The Internet Insider - For Grantseekers & Fundraisers The last issue of Tech News featured an introduction to distance learning and training. This time we focus on specific sites that may inspire and inform your own organization's efforts. If your organization is a user of distance learning, examples of practical applications of low-tech distance learning for nonprofits are listed below. These include the self-paced, usually free, as well as the more structured, usually fee-based. If your organization is a provider of distance learning for your staff or board members, volunteers, clients or others, examples of these are listed also. Note that while access may be restricted, the public parts of these sites give enough information about their approach or what they offer, to spark your organization's creativity in designing what you can provide for your own users. Self-Paced, Usually Free Online tutorials, journal articles, e-mail newsletters, Frequently Asked Questions files (FAQs), tip sheets, sample grant proposals, fundraising letters and more: Impact Online Internet 101: Introduction to the Internet http://www.impactonline.org/services/internet/"This course provides some better reasons to go online as well as an introduction to the Internet that is low on hype and high on useful facts." CyberVPM Self-paced Tutorial on the Internet for Volunteer Program Staff hhttp://www.cybervpm.com/tutorial/index.htm "offered as a gift from us to the volunteer management profession to help you make the best use of this new and exciting tool, the Internet" The Foundation Center's Online Orientation to the Grantseeking Process http://fdncenter.org/onlib/orient/intro1.html "If you are new to grantseeking, or if you'd just like a refresher course in grantseeking from private foundations, this online orientation is for you." Web Wave II http://www.charityvillage.com/webwave/ "An online tutorial to assist nonprofit organizations in the creation and marketing of effective Web sites" More Structured, Usually Fee-Based E-mail and Web-based courses, ranging from self-directed continuing ed to certificate and even degree-granting programs: Nonprofit Grassroots "MBA" http://www.mapnp.org/library/mgmnt/mba_prog.htm "Free Self-Directed, Community-Based, Management Development Program" Washington State University, Volunteer Management Certificate Program http://www.vmcp.wsu.edu "The Volunteer Management Certificate Program is a Web-based learning opportunity that covers the training, recruiting, management and recognition of volunteers" (fee-based) Ziff-Davis University (ZDU) http://www.zdu.com/ "Online classes at ZDU provide you with the easiest, most affordable way to sharpen your computing skills and keep up with new technologies." Over 250 online courses, some instructor-led, some self-directed; enrollment in unlimited numbers of courses is $7.95 per month; some courses are free. Continuing education credits (CEUs) available. Private Sites May be accessible only to their users, often password-protected, but worth looking at their public parts for ideas: NSFRE (National Society of Fund Raising Executives) The Fund-Raising Resource Center http://www.nsfre.org/welcome/index.html Click on "Welcome" and go to "Fund-Raising Resource Center." (A research fee is charged for nonmembers.) The NSFRE "Members Only" Site (password needed) sections include Professional Postings, Discussion Groups, Strategic Plans, Research, Position Papers, BookWorks, and membership directory. Archives from CharityChannel Online Discussion Groups http://charitychannel.com/forums Select any of more than 30 American Philanthropy Review online forums (listservs or electronic mailing lists); click on "Archives" to search and read the highly informative contributions of thousands of nonprofit professionals worldwide (free) SeniorNet - RoundTable Discussions and Message Boards http://www.seniornet.org Scroll down to "Featured Discussions" and click on "RoundTables" "The RoundTables are SeniorNet's discussion areas. You do not have to be a member of SeniorNet to participate in these discussions...more than 350 interesting topics...It's free" Marilyn L. Gross creates and teaches in-person and distance learning courses in grantsmanship and fundraising, all using the Internet. Contact her by e-mail mlgross@aol.com, or telephone 914-368-2950, if busy, 914-357-8645.
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Training.... Per Scholas: Bridging the Technology Gap (July, 2005) Educational Opportunity Centers: Technology Training for Today's Jobs (June, 2003) Agency Profile: NPower NY (February, 2002) TECH-U-NET: Providing Technology Guidance to Nonprofits (November, 2000) Educational Opportunity Centers: Adult Workforce Preparation and Academic Development (July, 2000) Low Key, Low-Tech and Low-Budget Distance Learning and Training, Part II (December, 1999) Distance Learning and Training Can be Low-Key, Low-Tech, and Low-Budget (October, 1999) Staff Computer Training: Maximizing Return On Investment (February, 1999) FAQs and Beyond: Free Eduation and Training for Nonprofits, Part II (December, 1998) Fill Your Tech Jobs - Free - and Can We Train Your Displaced Worker Clients? (October, 1998) Learning the FAQs: Free Education and Training for Nonprofits (October, 1998) Other Articles of Interest.... Free Net and Web Resources for Your Organizations IT Professionals (July, 2000) Nonprofit Provides Access to Affordable Technology (May, 2000) Networking for the Small Nonprofit: The Asian American Federation of New York (December, 1999) Black Data Processing Associates Offers Training, Performs Community Service(October, 1999) Community Voice Mail Comes to New York (August, 1999) School-Based Technology Volunteer Program Helps the Disadvantaged. . . (August, 1999) BrookynX - A Guide to Getting Your Communities on the Net (October, 1998) |
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