BRATTLEBORO — Richard Wizansky of Bold Moves Consulting will join Reference Librarian Jeanne Walsh for a free public program on foundation fundraising at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m.
Nonprofit managers, development professionals, and others interested in grants and fundraising are welcome for the hour-long presentation, with optional time at the end for informal conversation and questions.
The presentation will help grant seekers develop fundraising strategies and will include a demonstration of Foundation Directory Online, the nation's premier grant-seeking research tool.
As a Funding Information Network partner of the Foundation Center, Brooks Memorial Library provides free access to the professional edition of FDO for all library visitors throughout Windham County and beyond.
Wizansky, principal at Bold Moves, has raised tens of millions of dollars for nonprofits over the past 30 years and has consulted extensively on fundraising issues to hospitals, theaters, libraries, and community organizations. He has presented fund development trainings and workshops throughout New England.
Walsh has provided reference service and online database training at the Brooks Memorial library since 2003. She offers individual assistance to all library visitors interested in accessing Foundation Directory Online.
No registration is required for the program, which will take place in the library's community meeting room on the second floor. Coffee, tea, and light dessert will be served, and attendees are welcome to bring their lunches if desired. The library is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 802-254-5290, ext. 1220.