Practical tools to help your 2009 budget

The NonprofitCenters Network of San Francisco presents two 90-minute webinars focused on hot topics for nonprofit center leaders. These learning opportunities are available from the comfort of your own desk by calling a toll-free number and opening a web page. Experienced professionals who are willing to share their best practices and tools for success will answer your burning questions. Webinars are free to NCN members, $40 for non-members. Click here to register.

Power Down: Energy Efficiency for Nonprofit Centers, 9 a.m. Hawaii Time, Nov. 6. Explore tools to help you conduct an energy-use assessment, save money on utilities and air conditioning costs and find new strategies for operating your nonprofit center in a more sustainable, healthy and cost-efficient way. Whether you are in a new building or a historic landmark, presenters Jerry Bilton from The Community Service Building in Wilmington and Aaron Nelson from The Alliance Center in Denver will share tips that can help you cut your operations costs.

Tech for Talk: Shared Phone & Internet Services, 9 a.m. Hawaii Time, Nov. 13. Explore the benefits of installing, sharing and operating a single shared communication system in your center. Gain information on everything from equipment and installation to costs, operations, management features and billing. Presenters include Alice Wagner from Thoreau Center for Sustainability in New York and Brian Van Weele from Marin Community Foundation in Marin County, California.