Free, online, continuing education events for the week of August 7 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions and links are below. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events on our Training Calendar.
All times MDT
Monday, August 7 (12-1:30pm)
Introduction to Proposal Writing (Candid Learning)
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!
Tuesday August 8 (11:00am-12:00pm)
Executive Directors Chat: Working with a World-Class AI Grant Writing Assistant (TechSoup)
Still have questions about how artificial intelligence will affect grant proposals and grant writing? Nonprofits from around the world are continuing the discussion on the best way to use AI. Join this conversation with Philip Deng, co-founder and CEO of Grantable, a world-class AI-powered grant writing assistant, to learn about how generative AI is reshaping the nonprofit sector.
Tuesday, August 8 (11:00am-12:00pm)
Info2Go! Service and Support Animals in the Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Join us for an informative and engaging webinar that explores the multifaceted world of service and emotional support animals in relation to public spaces, public access, and how to effectively respond to patrons in the library. This webinar is designed to equip librarians, staff, and administrators with essential knowledge and practical strategies to ensure inclusivity and accommodate individuals with service animals and emotional support animals.
Tuesday, August 8 (11:00am-12:00pm)
What’s My Role as a Nonprofit Board Member? (Propel Nonprofits)
You’re at the board table – now what? Learn to participate in board meetings and other engagements with more confidence and knowledge about your role as a board member. We’ll cover the five key board responsibilitie
Tuesday, August 8 (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Fall Adult Faves (Booklist)
Summer may be in full swing, but fall is right around the corner. And there’s plenty of adult books to add to your TBR list. Join us for a free one-hour webinar where we’ll hear reps from Hachette Book Group, Macmillan, W. W. Norton & Co., ECW Press and Simon & Schuster tell us all about their upcoming fall adult titles!
Tuesday, August 8 (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Should You Consider Crypto? (Federal Depository Library Program)
Join the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach to learn the basics and risks associated with crypto assets, including the latest fraud risks, and how to spot and avoid common frauds. You’ll learn: common characteristics of crypto assets, the mining process, the difference between custodial and non-custodial digital wallets, the risks associated with buying and owning crypto assets, recent fraud trends, steps to manage risk, free Federal Government resources.