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The fundamentals of nonprofit management for anyone who has ever thought of starting a nonprofit or charitable project

SAN RAFAEL, CA – MarinLink, the Marin County incubator and fiscal sponsor for start-up nonprofit projects, announces its next MarinLink University Course, a ten-module program providing an overview of nonprofit governance, strategies, and tactics. The first class will be held Wednesday, February 4th. Consecutive classes will be held at the Northgate Mall community meeting room every three weeks from 5–7:30 pm, a time convenient for working adults. The course includes a resource binder, contact list, and will culminate with a certificate of completion.

MarinLink University designed this program to provide nonprofit strategic skill sets based specifically on the needs of its over 100 fiscally sponsored projects. The modules include strategic leadership, financial and legal tools, marketing skills, and measurement tools to those new to the nonprofit sector or those looking to hone their expertise.

MarinLink acts as an incubator and fiscal sponsor to a wide array of groups and individuals. Community events such as Bioneers, businesses wishing to start a nonprofit foundation such as Extrafood.org are examples of varied MarinLink projects which also include community gardens, education programs, art organizations, and many others.

“MarinLink is excited to offer this first foundational series of classes for 2016,” says Executive Director Mary O’Mara. “The consultants who helped us develop this program have invested hundreds of hands-on hours helping our projects achieve success.”

Presenters include community experts along with leadership expert Carl Welte. His book Making and Fulfilling your Dreams as a Leader will be included in the curriculum along with a resource binder and list of contacts.

About MarinLink. MarinLink identifies and fulfills unmet community needs, strengthening Marin communities through innovation and collaboration. Nimble and solution-based, MarinLink serves as an incubator and fiscal sponsor to individuals and groups whose inspirations for projects range from homeless services, community gardens, health and transportation initiatives, environmental education, veteran’s programs, arts organizations, and more.

DETAILS

WHAT: MarinLink University, a ten-module program providing an overview of nonprofit governance, strategies, and tactics for individuals starting new nonprofit projects and for those looking to hone their skills. 

WHEN: February 4th-June 3rd, ten Thursdays  5–7:30 pm 

WHERE: Northgate Mall Community Meeting Room, Northgate Mall, Suite 250, San Rafael 94903 

FEES: $295 for MarinLink projects | $395 for general public

INFO: MarinLink University Course on nonprofit governance, strategies, and tactics  | 415-472-0211

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Mary O’Mara

Executive Director

MarinLink

5800 Northgate Mall Ste 250

San Rafael, CA 94903

Office  415-472-0211

Cell       415-259-8334

Lecture Series 2016: Changes Challenges and Choices

Beyond Emissions Reductions: Carbon Capture Strategies, a Deeper Dive

Photosynthesis: An Agent for Sequestration of Carbon in the Atmosphere

On Saturday, January 23rd, Marin Carbon Project co-founder and agro-ecologist Dr. Jeffrey Creque, and Carbon Cycle Institute Policy Director Torri Estrada, will talk about “boots on the ground” sequestering carbon on farm and public land, their work through Resource Conservation Districts around the State, the Governor’s “Healthy Soils Initiative,” and other policy advances in supporting use of photosynthesis to reduce carbon in the atmosphere.

Their remarks will be followed by presentations by Rebecca Burges, Executive Director of the Fibershed Project, and Kimberly Sheibly, Marin Sanitary Service’s Municipal Contracts and Communications Manager. Rebecca’s work demonstrates how we can restore the planet’s resource base while meeting our needs for food, fuel, fiber and flora. Kimberly will describe efforts to convert customers to recycling food and other organic waste so it becomes part of the solution rather than going into landfill, where it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

Saturday, January 23 | 9:00 – Noon
Bay Model Visitor Center
2100 Bridgeway Blvd., Sausalito, CA

Speakers:

Dr. Jeffrey Creque, Director of Rangeland and Agro-ecosystem Management, Carbon Cycle Institute
Torri Estrada, Executive Director, Carbon Cycle Institute
Rebecca Burgesse, Executive Director of the Fibershed Project
Kimberly Scheibly, Municipal Contracts & Communications Manager, Marin Sanitary Service
Jeff Stump, MALT Director of Conservation

Saturday sessions: $20* in advance / $25* at the door.

Admission free to students with a high school or college ID.
* Lecture discounts based on membership status.

http://www.marinefm.org/

Mangia mangia! Ranking restaurants is somewhat subjective - to each his own, right?

But this article by foodie author Karen Leland is pretty spot on. It does a stellar job of listing the best placed to grab grub in all of Marin County.

Everything from the best ice cream parlor to the finest dining experiences are listed here. How many do you know? Which ones are your favorite?

Best Restaurants in Marin County, CA

EFM Lecture Series 2016: Changes Challenges and Choices

Beyond Emissions Reductions: Carbon Capture Strategies

Photosynthesis: An Agent for Sequestration of Carbon in the Atmosphere

On Wednesday, January 13th, speaker John Wick, a co-founder of the Marin Carbon Project, will present a compelling explanation of enhanced photosynthesis as an effective and environmentally beneficial means of lowering carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. His overview of a plan to restore balance to the planet’s natural carbon pools includes developing a process to determine the highest and best use of organic waste.

Wednesday, January 13 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM

The Sanctuary, San Rafael Presbyterian Church
1510 5th Avenue San Rafael, CA

Speaker
John Wick, Co-founder, Marin Carbon Project

Wednesday evenings: $10* in advance / $15* at the door.

Admission free to students with a high school or college ID.

* Lecture discounts based on membership status.

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