Community Development Works, a program of The Rapides Foundation, has posted its Fall 2010 Training Calendar. All workshops are available free of charge to any Central Louisiana resident and will be held at The Rapides Foundation Building, 1101 Fourth St., Alexandria.

CDW provides public training, leadership programs and informational services in support of citizen-led community development efforts that address local issues in our region. CDW assists residents, nonprofit organizations, churches and faith-based groups, governmental entities and businesses in working together to increase the quality of life in the Central Louisiana community.  

Please visit www.communitydevelopmentworks.org to view the list of diverse workshops being offered and to register online today. Some new training topics include:

•    Marketing: Telling and Selling Your Story: Public awareness is key to a nonprofit organization’s success
•    Social Media and Your Nonprofit: Maximize use of blogs, instant messages and petitions. Get the most out of online networks such as Facebook and Linkedin
•    Building a Technology Plan: Find better ways to manage your data, time and processes

For more information, call Community Development Works at 318-443-7880 or toll free at 800-803-8075. Print