Are you new to the field of grantseeking?  Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.  You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations. What do funders [...]

The Overland Campaign came to a close when the Army of the Potomac shifted its attention to capturing Petersburg, Virginia.  For Major General George G. Meade, the Overland Campaign ended on June 16, 1864, when he crossed the James River.  This program explores Meade’s role in the Petersburg Campaign.  Although the action around Petersburg is [...]

There are so many things to consider when trying to secure a job, especially if you are starting a new career. One of the first steps is to develop a plan for determining what specific jobs and employers you want to pursue. Please join us as career consultant Paul Cecala discusses a pragmatic, action-oriented project [...]

Women played an important role in the development of suburban communities and the Christian churches those communities revolved around during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Yet, their contributions remain hidden. In honor of Women’s History Month, please join us as scholar and retired professor Dr. Betty Livingston Adams shares the heroic and inspiring story [...]

Are you new to grant proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation, including: The basic elements of a grant proposal The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal How to follow up whether the [...]

When we think about our physical health, we can often overlook a very important organ that controls everything we do, the brain.   According to the CDC,  “At least 2.8 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries in the United States every year,” something that is much more common than we think.  Please join us as Kim [...]

At the end of the July 1863, the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac returned to the line of the upper Rappahannock. After a brief respite, both Robert E. Lee and George Meade expected the next phase of the Gettysburg campaign to begin shortly.  Instead, each general found himself buffeted by [...]

There are so many ways that we can start saving for retirement that it can be hard to make a decision.  In some instances, we have the choice of when that money is contributed to a retirement or savings account – pre-tax or after-tax.  When choosing after-tax (Roth) vs pretax contributions, we simply want to [...]

New Jersey is known for many things, from its iconic beaches to delicious fruits and vegetables to “the Mob.” Yes, New Jersey has a rich history as it relates to the Italian Mafia and the many notable figures that called New Jersey home during the twentieth century. Please join us as Scott Deitche, author of [...]