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Adobe Design Mega-Pack (courses with live sessions in Aug-Sep 2023)

Adobe Design Mega-Pack (courses with live sessions in Aug-Sep 2023)

This track contains six self-paced on-demand courses on selected Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and a six-week blended course with live sessions and self-paced learning content and activities (see below).

Learn the fundamentals of utilizing popular Creative Cloud applications for your design projects in the on-demand courses. And advance your learning about what are good design and how to make more conscious design choices in the hands-on blended course with expert Khara Plicanic, starting August 16th, 2023.

This track offers six on-demand courses plus one hybrid course. All of these courses, usually priced at a total of $570, are now being offered at a 30% discount for a special pricing of $400.

Think Like a Designer: A Crash Course in Design Fundamentals for Nonprofits with Adobe
Think Like a Designer: A Crash Course in Design Fundamentals for Nonprofits with Adobe
Adobe Creative Cloud: Introductory Overview 101
Adobe Creative Cloud: Introductory Overview 101
Adobe Express 101: Quick & Easy Content Creation (in English)
Adobe Express 101: Quick & Easy Content Creation (in English)
Adobe Photoshop 201: The Basics and Beyond (in English)
Adobe Photoshop 201: The Basics and Beyond (in English)
Adobe Illustrator 201: Creating Graphics–No Drawing Skills Required!
Adobe Illustrator 201: Creating Graphics–No Drawing Skills Required!
Adobe InDesign 201: Creating digital and print layouts (in English)
Adobe InDesign 201: Creating digital and print layouts (in English)
Adobe Premiere Rush 201: Video Editing Made Easy (in English)
Adobe Premiere Rush 201: Video Editing Made Easy (in English)
Learn to Design with Adobe (courses with live sessions in Aug-Sep 2023)

Learn to Design with Adobe (courses with live sessions in Aug-Sep 2023)

This track contains three self-paced on-demand courses on Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and a six-week blended course with live sessions and self-paced learning content and activities (see below).

Learn the fundamentals of utilizing these Creative Cloud applications for your design projects in the on-demand courses. And advance your learning about what are good design and how to make more conscious design choices in the hands-on blended course with expert Khara Plicanic, starting August 16th, 2023.

This track offers three on-demand courses plus one hybrid course. All of these courses, usually priced at a total of $500, are now being offered at a 30% discount for a special pricing of $350.

Think Like a Designer: A Crash Course in Design Fundamentals for Nonprofits with Adobe
Think Like a Designer: A Crash Course in Design Fundamentals for Nonprofits with Adobe
Adobe Photoshop 201: The Basics and Beyond (in English)
Adobe Photoshop 201: The Basics and Beyond (in English)
Adobe Illustrator 201: Creating Graphics–No Drawing Skills Required!
Adobe Illustrator 201: Creating Graphics–No Drawing Skills Required!
Adobe InDesign 201: Creating digital and print layouts (in English)
Adobe InDesign 201: Creating digital and print layouts (in English)
Adobe Fundamentals

Adobe Fundamentals

This track contains six self-paced on-demand courses on selected Adobe Creative Cloud applications. You will learn the fundamentals of utilizing these Creative Cloud applications for your nonprofit design projects.

Adobe Creative Cloud: Introductory Overview 101
Adobe Creative Cloud: Introductory Overview 101
Adobe Express 101: Quick & Easy Content Creation (in English)
Adobe Express 101: Quick & Easy Content Creation (in English)
Adobe Photoshop 201: The Basics and Beyond (in English)
Adobe Photoshop 201: The Basics and Beyond (in English)
Adobe Illustrator 201: Creating Graphics–No Drawing Skills Required!
Adobe Illustrator 201: Creating Graphics–No Drawing Skills Required!
Adobe InDesign 201: Creating digital and print layouts (in English)
Adobe InDesign 201: Creating digital and print layouts (in English)
Adobe Premiere Rush 201: Video Editing Made Easy (in English)
Adobe Premiere Rush 201: Video Editing Made Easy (in English)
Microsoft 365 Bootcamp for Nonprofits

Microsoft 365 Bootcamp for Nonprofits

This on-demand self-paced course track will help you to efficiently and effectively use Office/Microsoft 365. If you are a new user it will provide you with the skills and framework for use of the packages within Office 365. If you have used Office 365 before you will be able to draw from the tips in the course and from the included Ask The Expert sessions.

Planner 101 - Effectively Organize Tasks (in English)
Planner 101 - Effectively Organize Tasks (in English)
 OneDrive 101 - Storing Smartly (in English)
OneDrive 101 - Storing Smartly (in English)
SharePoint 101 - Improving Collaboration (in English)
SharePoint 101 - Improving Collaboration (in English)
Outlook 101- Increase Efficiency (in English)
Outlook 101- Increase Efficiency (in English)
Ask the Expert - OneDrive (Recording)
Ask the Expert - OneDrive (Recording)
Ask the Expert - Planner (Recording)
Ask the Expert - Planner (Recording)
Ask the Expert - SharePoint (Recording)
Ask the Expert - SharePoint (Recording)
Ask the Expert - Outlook (Recording from June, 2021)
Ask the Expert - Outlook (Recording from June, 2021)
Excel for Nonprofits - Data Management and Reporting with Pivot Tables and more

Excel for Nonprofits - Data Management and Reporting with Pivot Tables and more

Learn to use Excel efficiently. Starting with the basics in the Excel 101 course to advanced concepts in the Excel 201 course. If you need to analyze data, filter it, sort it, and simplify it to make decisions, Excel is an excellent tool.

Excel 101 - Learn the Basics (in English)
Excel 101 - Learn the Basics (in English)
Excel 102 - Editing and Formatting Text (in English)
Excel 102 - Editing and Formatting Text (in English)
Excel 103 - Designing Your Worksheets (in English)
Excel 103 - Designing Your Worksheets (in English)
Excel 104 - Using Formulas, Functions and Calculations (in English)
Excel 104 - Using Formulas, Functions and Calculations (in English)
Excel 105 - Using Functions to Format Text (in English)
Excel 105 - Using Functions to Format Text (in English)
Excel 106 - Formatting and Analyzing Charts (in English)
Excel 106 - Formatting and Analyzing Charts (in English)
Excel 201 - Advanced Methods (in English)
Excel 201 - Advanced Methods (in English)
Ask the Expert - Excel Pivot Tables (Event Recording)
Ask the Expert - Excel Pivot Tables (Event Recording)
Grant Writing and Management

Grant Writing and Management

Many nonprofits and libraries are interested in attracting grant funding to help support their work. But navigating the grant world can seem mysterious and overwhelming. Without the money to hire experts, how can your organization understand the grantseeking process and prepare to succeed?

This track consists of five on-demand self-paced courses that are like a "starter kit" for grant writing. They will help set you up for success in your grant seeking process. Explore the learning objectives to see what each course provides.

To view course descriptions, view the track content and go to the bottom of the page.

Grant Writing and Management 101 - What Grant Writing & Management Is All About
Grant Writing and Management 101 - What Grant Writing & Management Is All About
Grant Writing and Management 102 - Assessing Your Organization's Grant Readiness
Grant Writing and Management 102 - Assessing Your Organization's Grant Readiness
Grant Writing and Management 201 - Developing Your Grant Proposal Narrative
Grant Writing and Management 201 - Developing Your Grant Proposal Narrative
Grant Writing and Management 202 - Developing Your Grant Proposal Budget and Administrative Pieces
Grant Writing and Management 202 - Developing Your Grant Proposal Budget and Administrative Pieces
Grant Writing and Management 203 - Targeting Your Proposal Package to the Right Prospective Funders
Grant Writing and Management 203 - Targeting Your Proposal Package to the Right Prospective Funders
Cybersecurity Bundle

Cybersecurity Bundle

After completing this course track, you will be able to describe the five steps to protect yourself and the people you serve. You will also learn practical approaches to make your organization safer, and protect its ability to have social impact.

This track consists of two on-demand self-paced courses:

Cybersecurity 101: How to Become a Human Firewall
Cybersecurity 101: How to Become a Human Firewall
Cybersecurity 201: How to Make Your Organization Safe
Cybersecurity 201: How to Make Your Organization Safe
Project Management Basics

Project Management Basics

You may not have the formal title of “project manager”, but may be doing the actual work of project management in your organization and want to know how to do this work better. Or you may be considering becoming a project manager in the future, or simply be curious about how project management practices can help your delivery. This introductory track of courses is designed for individuals with little to no experience of formal project management. We will look at what project management is all about, and why we need project management for the successful completion of projects.

This track consists of the following on-demand self-paced courses:

Project Management Basics 101
Project Management Basics 101
Project Management Basics 201
Project Management Basics 201
Social Media Marketing For Nonprofits

Social Media Marketing For Nonprofits

Social media success can seem elusive to the small nonprofit. Without the money to hire an outside agency or even a full time person, how can you keep up with all of the changes? Can you really raise money using these platforms? The good news is that small but mighty organizations can use the power and potential of these platforms to raise funds, connect with supporters, and drive impact. In this four-course self-paced series, we’ll share tips and tricks for running effective social media fundraising campaigns that accomplish measurable results. Whether you’re a total newbie to the social media landscape or you’re a social media superstar, you’ll walk away with new ideas for ways to use these platforms to connect with donors and elevate your fundraising.

*Course fees are non-refundable.

This track consists of the following on-demand self-paced courses:

Social Media Marketing 101: How to Get Started With Social Media for Fundraising for Your Nonprofit
Social Media Marketing 101: How to Get Started With Social Media for Fundraising for Your Nonprofit
Social Media Marketing 201: How to Build an Engaged Audience on Social Media
Social Media Marketing 201: How to Build an Engaged Audience on Social Media
Social Media Marketing 202: Problem Solving Coaching Session - Challenges and Solutions - No more excuses!
Social Media Marketing 202: Problem Solving Coaching Session - Challenges and Solutions - No more excuses!
Social Media Marketing 203: How to Measure Social Media Success
Social Media Marketing 203: How to Measure Social Media Success
Fundraising for Nonprofits

Fundraising for Nonprofits

We’ve bundled all of our fundraising courses into a track for easy access! From creating a winning fundraising invitation to tackling how to use best technology and social media, this track includes what you need for effective and dynamic fundraising.

This track consists of seven on-demand self-paced courses:

Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using InDesign
Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using InDesign
Fundraising Software Seminar 1: How to Evaluate Your Fundraising System
Fundraising Software Seminar 1: How to Evaluate Your Fundraising System
Fundraising Software Seminar 2: Identifying Your Organization Needs
Fundraising Software Seminar 2: Identifying Your Organization Needs
Fundraising Software Seminar 3:  Managing the Demo Process
Fundraising Software Seminar 3: Managing the Demo Process
Fundraising Software Seminar 4: Planning for Implementation
Fundraising Software Seminar 4: Planning for Implementation
Social Media Marketing 101: How to Get Started With Social Media for Fundraising for Your Nonprofit
Social Media Marketing 101: How to Get Started With Social Media for Fundraising for Your Nonprofit
Data Analytics for Nonprofits

Data Analytics for Nonprofits

Are you looking for ways to collect and utilize data more effectively at your organization? In this two-course track, experts from Rootid and UpMetrics will help you learn more about what data analytics is and how to better use data to drive action and make impact.

Data Analytics for Nonprofit Staff 101 will provide you a solid foundation of understanding around data analytics. In Data Analytics for Nonprofit Staff 201, we will get into more detail about how to put these concepts into action.

Both courses are on-demand and self-paced. Learn more about each course from the links below.

Data Analytics for Nonprofit Staff 101: Introduction to Data Analytics
Data Analytics for Nonprofit Staff 101: Introduction to Data Analytics
Data Analytics for Nonprofit Staff 201: Understanding Data Analytics
Data Analytics for Nonprofit Staff 201: Understanding Data Analytics
Teams for Nonprofits - Collaboration Tools

Teams for Nonprofits - Collaboration Tools

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organized and have conversations. With the use of channels, a team can hold on-the-spot meetings, engage in conversations, and share files.

This track includes a free getting started course and an advanced course as well as a guide to help you maximize your benefits while using Teams. All courses are on-demand and self-paced.

Teams 101 - Getting Started
Teams 101 - Getting Started
Teams 201 - Using Advanced Functions
Teams 201 - Using Advanced Functions
Ask the Expert - Using Teams (Recording from December, 2019)
Ask the Expert - Using Teams (Recording from December, 2019)
How to run effective remote meetings with Microsoft Teams: The before-during-after guide
How to run effective remote meetings with Microsoft Teams: The before-during-after guide

Mastering Your New CRM/Database: Migration & Beyond

201 Database and CRM Migration - Prepare for Your Big Move
201 Database and CRM Migration - Prepare for Your Big Move
202 Getting a Good Return on Your CRM Investment
202 Getting a Good Return on Your CRM Investment
Ask the Expert - CRM/Database Migration & Beyond (Recording)
Ask the Expert - CRM/Database Migration & Beyond (Recording)
Creating an Engaging Virtual Event, Meeting, or Conference

Creating an Engaging Virtual Event, Meeting, or Conference

Get ready to produce engaging, fun, and informative virtual events in this 3 course track! Planning a digital event is an exciting opportunity to engage audiences far and wide. 

In the 101 course, you’ll learn the basics of setting up a digital event, as well as how to make the experience interactive for your audience. Learn how to use video conferencing platforms, and best tips and tricks for staffing, budgets and evaluations.

In the 201 course, we will look at how to create, build and manage a more complex event. We will explore best practices for creating a seamless audience experience from hearing about the event to post-event connections. 

In the Ask the Expert, Marti will answer all your virtual event questions while tapping into her 15 year of experience in the industry. She’ll also have a ton of tips and tricks to help make your events a huge success.

All three courses are on-demand and self-paced.

Creating an Engaging Virtual Event, Meeting or Conference 101
Creating an Engaging Virtual Event, Meeting or Conference 101
Creating an Engaging Virtual Event, Meeting, or Conference 201
Creating an Engaging Virtual Event, Meeting, or Conference 201
Ask the Expert - Producing Virtual Events, Meetings, or Conferences Using Teams (Recording)
Ask the Expert - Producing Virtual Events, Meetings, or Conferences Using Teams (Recording)
Fundraising Software Seminar Series

Fundraising Software Seminar Series

Is your donation platform working for your organization? Is the software too basic or too complicated? Can it be easily integrated with your CRM? Are you getting good customer support?

In this four part series, our expert, Maureen Wallbeoff, will walk you through the process of evaluating your current system, determining what your organization needs, tips on how to handle the demo process and creating an implementation plan.

Join us for this four-part on-demand self-paced series that will give you simple, actionable steps to finding the best fundraising software for your organization!

Fundraising Software Seminar 1: How to Evaluate Your Fundraising System
Fundraising Software Seminar 1: How to Evaluate Your Fundraising System
Fundraising Software Seminar 2: Identifying Your Organization Needs
Fundraising Software Seminar 2: Identifying Your Organization Needs
Fundraising Software Seminar 3:  Managing the Demo Process
Fundraising Software Seminar 3: Managing the Demo Process
Fundraising Software Seminar 4: Planning for Implementation
Fundraising Software Seminar 4: Planning for Implementation