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Essential Library Tools for Nonprofits
2027-01-28 18:30:00 2027-01-28 20:00:00 America/New_York Essential Library Tools for Nonprofits Whether you're launching a new nonprofit, growing an established organization, or searching for funding opportunities, the library offers powerful resources to help you succeed. Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Thursday, January 28
6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Main Library

Meeting Room 3A

Whether you're launching a new nonprofit, growing an established organization, or searching for funding opportunities, the library offers powerful resources to help you succeed.

Join us for an introduction to specialized tools designed for finding funders, researching nonprofits, gathering community data, and more. Plus, learn how our Ask an Expert program can connect you with community experts who can answer questions about board development, fundraising, management, finances, and everything in between! 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nonprofit |

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