Speed Consulting for Philadelphia Nonprofits

PHILADELPHIA - July 21, 2015 - PRLog -- Contact:  Joan Mintz Ulmer
         215-951-1710

Free “Speed Consulting” in Philadelphia Area Nonprofits from La Salle’s Nonprofit Center

(Philadelphia, PA, July 24, 2015)  -- Greater Philadelphia region nonprofits have an opportunity to get expert advice and answers to pressing questions when The Nonprofit Center, in cooperation with the Regional Foundation Center of the Free Library of Philadelphia, host a morning of free “speed consulting” on October 7 at the library at 19^th and Vine Sts.

“Instant consulting is a special program The Nonprofit Center created to assist nonprofit organizations that are wrestling with issues around leadership, strategic planning, board activities, succession planning, fundraising, finance, human resources, and so forth, that can be addressed with a conversation with a nonprofit expert,” said Center Director Laura Otten, Ph.D.  “But few consultants are set up to offer this real-time advice and most nonprofits don’t have the resources to instantly hire a consultant, “she added.    Otten said The Nonprofit Center has successfully offered this short free consulting session in Bucks and Montgomery Counties and “appreciates the support of the foundation center in bringing it to the heart of the city,” she added.  She said the center has a large team of consultants who are participating in this program for free to show their support for the nonprofit community.

On Wednesday, October 7 , from 10 to 1 pm, Nonprofit Center staff and consultants will be available at the Free Library, 1901 Vine St., 4^th floor Skyline Room,  to provide a series of free 20-minute consultations, arranged in advance, by appointment .  A simple application enables to experts to be prepared to address discuss the nonprofits’ questions.

         All nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region, including South Jersey and Northern Delaware, are invited to apply for up to three appointments by submitting the application on The Nonprofit Center’s website. by August 24.  For more information, contact Stean Wilborn, wilborn@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1711.          ##
The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University's School of Business is the region's largest and most diverse provider of capacity-building services for the nonprofit sector. In addition to a wide range of educational opportunities, we offer value-added consulting, on-site training, leadership development and a jobs website and a reputation for excellence built on more than 30 years of experience working in the nonprofit community.

The Regional Foundation Center, Free Library of Philadelphia, informs the local nonprofit sector through research, resources and referrals. The RFC houses Philadelphia’s largest publicly accessible collection of print and electronic resources on fundraising, nonprofit management, general philanthropy and institutional advancement. The RFC also provides free access to the Foundation Directory Online--the most comprehensive database of U.S. grant makers and their grants. Through its comprehensive collection and professionally certified staff librarians, the RFC promotes responsible nonprofit management and successful fundraising by nonprofit groups at all levels--from grassrootsstartups to established institutions.