Headwaters - Foundation For Justice

Trainings and Convenings
Headwaters hosts specialized sessions and trainings to meet the unique needs of grassroots community groups. These sessions are designed to fit the emerging needs of the community and are developed to enhance the training of visionary leaders, strengthen the infrastructure of organizations and increase the programmatic effectiveness of grassroots groups.

2008-2009 Brown Bag Training Series:
Fundraising Series (go to schedule)
Headwaters created this seven-part series to benefit grassroots fundraisers at all skill levels and experience. Bring a lunch and join others—you’ll be exercising your fundraising skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Movement Building Series (go to schedule)
It’s a common misconception that social movements occur spontaneously. Although usually requiring a spark to emerge into the public eye, movements result from decades of conscious and persistent grassroots movement building efforts. Bring a lunch and get ready to cultivate your movement building strategies in an empowering, creative and supportive community.

FUNDRAISING IN A MOVEMENT BUILDING MOMENT: A POLITICAL AND SOCIAL CONTEXT
September 16 , 11:30–1:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Susan Raffo, fundraising consultant and David Nicholson, Headwaters

For many social justice groups, fundraising is an internal and external struggle. This session is part myth-busting (who gives and why) and part exploration of how and why social justice organizations should be using the “political moment” to build relationships which will sustain your work for change.

SUSTAINABLE FUNDRAISING PLANNING
October 21, 11:30- 1:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Susan Raffo, fundraising consultant and David Nicholson, Headwaters

What do I really need to raise? How do I determine where to raise the various amounts? Where does fundraising from individuals fit into the picture? Why should I raise money from individuals? If you’re struggling with any or all of these questions, then this session is for you.

RAISING DOLLARS, MAKING CHANGE: GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES November 18, 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Susan Raffo, fundraising consultant
Your organization is volunteer-run with little or no staff and you have money to raise. Sound familiar? Come and explore effective grassroots fundraising strategies and gather step-by-step advice on how to throw a successful house party, a small event and a friends and family campaign.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: BUILDING TEAMS FOR EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
January 20, 11:30–1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Suzanne Raffo, fundraising consultant and TBA
Unable to fundraise alone, but not sure how to get others to help you? Learn how to build an efficient team that know show to raise money for your organization. This workshop will give you the training and support that your organization will need to be effective.

PROSPECT RESEARCH
February 17, 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Susan Raffo, fundraising consultant; Kwame Tsikata, development associate, Progressive Technology Project
Learning where to look and find donors that match your values is critical to successful fundraising. Join us for an interactive and participatory session that will explore how and where to identify individual donors. This session will split participants into one of two tracks: beginner focusing key volunteers and annual report mining and advanced using databases and web-based researching tools.

HOW TO THROW A SPECIAL EVENT - WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SHIRT
March 17, 11:30–1:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Susan Raffo, fundraising consultant; Monica Bryand, program officer, Headwaters
House parties can be easy, fun ways to raise hundreds or even thousands of dollars. They are also a great way to enhance relationships with your supporters, as well as cultivate new donors and volunteers. Let two house party veterans teach you how to host a fun and successful event.

MAKING THE ASK 2.0
Time and Location TBA
Facilitators: Susan Raffo, fundraising consultant; Headwaters donors
The next time you meet a potential donor face-to-face, will you walk away with a check? Or will you walk away empty handed? Take this unique opportunity to sharpen your pitch on real live HFJ donors who will provide feedback on getting donations and creating successful relationships. Limited space, please RSVP to Monica Bryand 612-879-0602 x. 10

SUMMER 2008 SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB
TOOLS FOR RADICAL DEMOCRACY by Joan Mineri & Paul Gestos

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Date: JUL 30: Part 1 & 2 Building Power and Base
AUG 26: Part 3 & 4 Campaigns and Strategy
Place: Rooftop Garden at the Philips Eco-Enterprise Institute

Bring your lunch, and we’ll provide Lemonade and Cookies

Join Headwaters Foundation for Justice and Alliance for Metropolitan Stability for a social justice summer book club. Forget the light summer reading; it’s time to re-tool and gear up for 2009. Our first book is Tools for Radical Democracy by Joan Minieri and Paul Getsos. The book highlights stories and tools from the authors’ nationally recognized and award-winning work of building a community-led organization, training community leaders, and conducting campaigns that changed public policy and delivered concrete results to tens of thousands of people. The book contains keen insights for how to use technology effectively, to build more powerful alliances and to engage in the social justice movement.

Don’t have a copy of the book? No worries. Stop by and pick up a FREE copy of book. (Limit 2 per organization, please) RSVP to pick up your book: Jennifer@headwatersfoundation.org

October 7, October 29, December 2
Movements Don’t Just Happen: They Are Built!
This three part series will explore social movement history, the development of great social movements in our past, and what they mean for us now and in the future. Coordinator: Beth Zemsky

January 6, February 3, March 3
Not So White Winter
This three part series will explore organizing across race, class and gender. Held in collaboration between Asian American/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Headwaters and Organizing Apprenticeship Project.

April 2, May 5
Warming Up Or Heating Up
Join social justice activists as they highlight successful strategies to connect your community’s struggle to the global environmental justice movement.

CONVENINGS 2008 SCHEDULE

None Scheduled at this Time

Need more information on a training or convening? Contact monica@headwatersfoundation.org or call Monica Bryand at 612-879-0602 x.10