The Capacity Builder’s Tool Box-Speaker Series Opens March 17

Funders and nonprofit leaders interested in learning about useful capacity building tools and services developed by Maine-based consultants are invited to attend the upcoming Capacity Builder’s Tool Box luncheon series.

These discussions will run from 11:30-1 p.m., and will be held in either Bangor or Portland. Lunch will be provided, and the cost for attending is $20 for each session. To register, please contact LK Gagnon at lgagnon@nonprofitmaine.org.

The opening discussion takes place March 17. Laura Quinn, executive director of Portland-based Idealware, will talk about the free and low cost technology resources that are available to nonprofits. Idealware is a national nonprofit that provides information to help other nonprofits make smart software decisions. Through articles like A Few Good Broadcast Email Tools, and detailed reports such as The Consumers Guide to Low-Cost Donor Management Systems, Idealware has reviewed hundreds of different software packages of interest to nonprofits.

Technology with Laura Quinn

United Way, Greater Portland

400 Congress St., 4th Floor

Portland, ME 04101