Learning with Verve
Verve's mission is to build the capacity of our clients to have the most sophisticated and effective Internet presence possible. But we can't achieve that mission without ensuring that our clients understand the range of online possibilities.
Verve's workshops, seminars, web clinics, and online learning resources are provided to help you get up-to-speed with online communications concepts and tools.
We want to help you make informed choices about the most effective ways to meet the needs of your stakeholders.
Upcoming Learning Events
Designing an Effective and Affordable Marketing Strategy
This two-part class offers a crash course in creating an affordable • but effective • nonprofit marketing strategy. In Part 1, we'll discuss how to research your market, size up your competition, position your organization, and design your brand.Ê In Part 2, we'll delve into the marketing mix - how to determine your product (or program), pricing, placement, and promotion to achieve maximum impact. Hosted by Maryland Nonprofits, Baltimore, MD. [October, 28, 2008 and November, 18, 2008, 9:30 a.m- 12:30 a.m.]
Building your Web Presence for Maximum Impact
Your website is the gateway to your organization. With all the time, energy and money you’ve spent developing your online presence, are you sure your website is having the impact you want and need? Is it serving stakeholder needs and giving you the desired return on investment? Learn how to craft a concrete web development strategy and how to measure and benchmark your site’s effectiveness as you explore today’s interactive tools. Hosted by the Lasalle Nonprofit Center, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA. [December 10, 2008, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.]
Internet Marketing: Seven Online Best Practices of Effective Nonprofits
With over 70 percent of Americans now online, there can be little doubt that the Internet is fast becoming the most effective way to reach people. But for nonprofits that don’t have full-time staff dedicated to website development, the resources involved in using the Internet effectively can seem daunting. Yet, in many ways, nonprofit organizations stand to benefit the most from the latest advances in online technologies that are designed to promote social networking, enable stakeholders to provide content and input, and empower volunteers to help nonprofits meet their missions. Hosted by the Lasalle Nonprofit Center, La Salle University (Montgomery County), Plymouth Meeting, PA. [February 20, 2009, 9:30 a.m -12:30 a.m.]
Add Verve to Your Training Schedule
Verve offers wide-ranging expertise in Internet technology and communications. Next time you're planning a training session for your staff or group, consider Verve. We offer sessions on:
- Marketing and communications for mission-based organizations
- Website development and evolution
- Strategic e-communications planning
- Knowledge management
- Technology planning
- Using online tools for volunteer collaboration
..and much more. Contact Verve to discuss your training needs and how we can help.