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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Greenway Team Meeting
Join us virtually to discuss news about the Bronx River Greenway. We will give updates on projects like Tremont/177th and 5 Bridges (No New Highways). We will also ask for feedback about places where the Greenway can be improved with wayfinding or infrastructure.
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 4, 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Location: Zoom
More info: Greenway Team Meeting
Reimagine the Cross Bronx Concept Refinement
Join us to give feedback on the Reimagine the Cross Bronx Draft Plan from NYC Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and Department of City Planning. We will review the draft plan and provide feedback. Did they get it right? Is there anything we would change?
Date/Time: Saturday, December 7, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: River House, Bronx River Alliance
1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459
More info: Reimagine Cross Bronx Concept Refinement
Contact: info@bronxriver.org
December Ecology Team Meeting
Join us Monday, December 9th for our final Eco Team meeting of the year! The Eco Team is a group of scientists, local partners, students, and community members who are interested in learning about and supporting the ecological health of the Bronx River. Everyone is welcome to bring their questions, ideas, or simply their curiosity! Agenda items for this final meeting include wrapping up the 2024 water quality monitoring season, planning for 2025, and more. We hope to see you there!
Date/Time: Monday, December 9, 5:30PM to 7:00PM
Location: Zoom
More info: December Ecology Team Meeting
December Foodway Team Meeting
Join our December Foodway Team Meeting as we reflect on the 2024 season and discuss plans for 2025. Register to join this virtual conversation.
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 11, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Location: Zoom
More info: December Foodway Team Meeting
Contact: Foodway@bronxriver.
TRAININGS
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Is your organization ready to seek corporate support? Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways.
This class provides a basic overview of:
- The different types of corporate giving
- What motivates corporations to give
- How to find potential corporate partners
Upon completion of this course you'll be able to:
- Define different types of corporate philanthropy and their motivations.
- Learn how to find information about different types of corporate philanthropy
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 2:00-3:30pm
Link: Enroll here!
Introduction to Project Budgets
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don't know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence.
This class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. We will discuss:
- The basic components of a project budget including income and expenses
- How to estimate the realistic cost of a project
- What other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 2:00-3:30pm
Link: Enroll here!
Build the Board you Need
Join us to learn practical strategies for creating a board that will move your organization forward. In this course, we’ll cover the board’s role, and what your organization needs from its board members. We will explore ways to find the right board members to serve your nonprofit at its current stage. We will also discuss how to create positive relationships with and within the board, and how to navigate the common challenges that arise with boards. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, or development professional, this course will help you plan for a healthy sustainable organization.
Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- Recruit and engage diverse board members
- Use a Board Agreement as an integral tool for board establishment and management
- Identify strategies to establish positive relationship dynamics among board members, the Executive Director, and other key staff
- Strengthen your current board
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 2:00-3:30pm
Link: Enroll here!
GRANTS AND RESOURCES
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