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SUMMARY:IMRC Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility鈥檚 event space\, classrooms\, common areas\, audiovisual studios\, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. Offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month. \nGuests of any background\, including 91爆料 students\, faculty\, and staff\, community group representatives\, business representatives\, and members of the public may join a tour. Groups larger than 20\, or individuals and small groups for whom the scheduled times are not convenient\, please contact the IMRC Center to schedule an individualized visit. Register for a tour.
URL:/calendar/event/imrc-center-tour-2/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC)\, Stewart Hall\, 91爆料\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty/Staff Development,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Toole":MAILTO:imrc@maine.edu
GEO:44.9043831;-68.6657639
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine鈥檚 Workforce\, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. \nProgram Description\nYou have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals\, communications\, virtual event planning and fundraising\, you鈥檙e overwhelmed. And now you鈥檝e been tasked with writing a grant and you don鈥檛 know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! \nThis interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle鈥攆rom inception to completion. You鈥檒l learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant鈥攚ithout missing a thing! You鈥檒l also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nThe only thing you won鈥檛 learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you鈥檝e got that one covered. \nProgram Benefits\nThis online grant writing certificate program is intensive\, active and results-driven. You will learn how to: \n\nIdentify funding sources\nWrite and present persuasive grants that inspire funders\nProduce high-quality grant proposals\nIncrease your knowledge of the development field\nManage a grant\nNurture a relationship with funders\n\nBy the end of the program\, you will have developed text specific to your organization that can be used in any grant application\, a list of resources and concrete next steps to move forward in the grant process\, and 1:1 guidance from the instructor on the grant topics most relevant to you. \nIn addition\, you鈥檒l get an invitation to a private Facebook group\, where fellow alums of the grant writing program can support each other\, share opportunities and resources\, network\, etc. \nGraduates of the program have the opportunity to register for Grant Writing 1:1 Help Sessions with instructor\, Elizabeth Haffey. Click here for more information. \nTopics Covered\nWeek One: The Basics\n\nGrant myths\, misconceptions and pitfalls (and how to avoid them)\nComponents of a grant\nUnderstanding the different kinds of grants and funders\nRFPs\nYour responsibilities as a grant writer\n\nWeek Two: Planning and Research\n\nLooking critically at your capacity\nThe 鈥済rant-ready鈥� checklist\nDetermining your funding priorities\nDeveloping your ideas\nUsing online resources to find opportunities\nProfiles of grantmakers\nVetting funding opportunities as a team\nDeveloping relationships with funders\n\nWeek Three: Applying for Grants\n\nDeveloping your proposal\nGathering data and documentation\nComponents of the narrative\nHow to organize information\nWriting style\nCreating a budget\nAttachments\n\nWeek Four: Managing Grants and Developing Your Skills\n\nApplication follow up\nManaging a grant\nCompleting reports\nNurturing relationships\nDifficult situations in grant writing\n\nWeek Five: Practicing Your Grant Writing Skills\n\n1:1 feedback with program instructor\nSharing your common application questions for feedback\n\nWho Should Enroll\nThis program is designed to benefit people across the grant-writing spectrum\, including those new to the genre\, those in the midst of writing grants and successful grant writers who are looking to refine their skills and gain new insights\, particularly: \n\nAdministrators\nArt organizations\nAspiring freelance grant writers\nBoard members\nEducators\nExecutive Directors\nNonprofit workers\nResearchers\n\nThis program is 100% online and can be taken from anywhere! The course is offered synchronously\, on Eastern Time. \nAll of our professional development and continuing education programs are open to the public. You do not need to be a 91爆料 student\, staff member or faculty in order to participate. \nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nElizabeth Haffey is a Maine-based professional grant writer. Through her business\, E. Haffey Grant Consulting\, she helps clients develop and write proposals\, researches opportunities\, and trains staff and volunteers to apply for grants. Haffey received her Bachelor鈥檚 degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and is currently working on her Master鈥檚 in Public Policy from the University of Southern Maine. \nDates and Times\nJuly 29\, Aug 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, 2025\n(Tuesdays) 9:00 am 鈥� noon ET \nPre-class work will be sent a week before the start of the program. \nModality\nThis dynamic program will be offered synchronously via Zoom鈥攜ou鈥檒l need access to a stable internet connection. There will be assignments between classes (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants as well as one on one time with the instructor are built into the program. \nProgram Fee\n$895 \nClass Capacity\n14 participants \nEvidence of Learning\nCertificates\nCertificates of Completion available. \nContinuing Education Units\n30 contact hours / 3 CEUs available. \nIf you鈥檇 like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this during your registration. \nMicrocredential Pathway\nSuccessful completion of this course satisfies the learning requirements for the 91爆料 System Grant Writing Microcredential Pathway\, Levels 1 & 2. \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact聽um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Maine Dairy Grazing Workshop Series: Pasture and Grazing Management\, and Forage Identification
DESCRIPTION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension\, the Maine Grass Farmers Network\, the National Grazing Land Coalition\, and Northern Tilth announce a three-day series of workshops focused on pasture and forage management on August 26\, 27 and 28. These hands-on workshops are designed to help farmers\, graziers and landowners improve their grazing practices and soil health. \nTroy Bishopp\, Practical Grass Whisperer and Northeastern Region Resource Manager\,聽will lead the workshop series. With decades of experience in pasture management\,聽grazing plan design and training\, Bishopp is a nationally-recognized expert. He will be聽joined by Graham Mallory\, practical farmer and Northern Tilth consultant\, and Jaime聽Garzon\, assistant Extension professor and forage educator\, to provide additional聽expertise about Maine-specific livestock production\, forage identification and grazing management planning. The workshops are free to attend and are designed as stand alone workshops or as a series on managed dairy grazing. \nThe first workshop will be held from 10 a.m.鈥搉oon on Monday\, August 26\, at The Milkhouse\, a certified organic dairy farm in Monmouth. This pasture walk will be a practical discussion on regenerative pasture management\, including grazing\, forage and weed identification\, and strategies for efficient fencing. \nOn Tuesday\, August 27\, the workshop moves to Reed Farm in Windsor. This session\, from 10 a.m.鈥搉oon\, aims to equip farmers with the knowledge and tools needed for effective grazing聽planning and pasture management. Presenters will delve into the key considerations for creating a robust grazing plan\, offering practical insights into how to read the land from a farmer鈥檚 perspective. \nThe series concludes on Wednesday\, August 28 from 9 a.m.鈥搉oon at Wolfe鈥檚 Neck Center in聽Freeport\, with a discussion to build upon key planning procedures\, economics and聽strategic decision-making. This session will teach participants how to use a grazing chart聽effectively\, explore methods for handling unexpected challenges and build resilience into your operation. By the end\, participants will have a clear understanding of what a grazing plan looks like in action and the practical nuances of day-to-day management. \nVisit the聽event webpage聽for more information and to register. To request a reasonable聽accommodation\, contact Melissa Babcock at 207.581.2788 or聽melissa.libby1@maine.edu. \nThese workshops are a part of the education series supported by the collaboration of the New England Grazing Network with funding from the USDA Grazing Land Conservation Initiative.
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LOCATION:The Milkhouse\, 445 South Monmouth Road\, Monmouth\, ME\, 04259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Preserving Tomato Salsa at Little Ridge Farm
DESCRIPTION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension is offering a food preservation workshop at Little Ridge Farm\, 103 Gould Rd. in Lisbon Falls. Preserving tomato salsa will take place Tuesday\, August 26\, 2025\, from 2 鈥� 5:30 p.m. \nParticipants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods\, the latest and safest recipes\, what equipment to use to ensure safety\, and how to check for properly sealed jars. A local snack is included with the course. Attendees are encouraged to bring a potholder. \nRegistration is required for the course. The fee is $25. Register on the聽program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Kate McCarty\, 207.781.6099;聽kate.mccarty@maine.edu.
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LOCATION:Little Ridge Farm\, 101 Gould Rd.\, Lisbon Falls\, NM\, 04252\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu
GEO:44.0238887;-70.0493778
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