<b><font color="#ff6600"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"></span></font></b><div class="h5"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi all,<br><br>There are still a few
spots available for this training (Tuesday, 9/21) - gain the confidence
to pursue your personal goals AND learn how to create welcoming
community spaces. RSVP to reserve your spot: <a href="http://www.meetup.com/nonprofit-136/calendar/14700886/" target="_blank">http://www.meetup.com/nonprofit-136/calendar/14700886/</a> <br>
<br>Hope to see you there!<br>Robbie<br></span><h3>
Re-posted from <a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/" target="_blank">www.robbiesamuels.com</a>: <a href="http://robbiesamuels.blogspot.com/2010/09/921-training-art-of-schmooze.html" target="_blank">9/21: [TRAINING] Art of the Schmooze</a>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">This has become my signature training and helped hundreds of people each year gain the confidence they need to <i>pursue their personal goals</i>
- from the importance of shaking hands and making eye contact to tips
on the best opening line (hint, it's the name of this blog) and how to
exit a conversation gracefully. </span><br><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br>
<span style="font-size: medium;">An amazing side benefit is that every attendee also walks away with their consciousness raised about what it means to create a <i>welcoming community space</i>.
We'll discuss the difference between being a guest and host, keeping an
eye out for outliers and the importance of not "othering" while trying
to pay a compliment.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Included in the fee, attendees receive a
handout that will make it easy for them to share these tips with their
colleagues and friends.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br>
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Often
this workshop is scheduled by organizations for their staff and/or
board and not made open to the public. Take advantage of my next
scheduled session of the <b>Art of the Schmooze on Tuesday, September 21st, hosted by the Nonprofit Connector Meetup Group</b>. It's open to the public and only $10 per person (regularly $50). <a href="http://www.meetup.com/nonprofit-136/calendar/14700886/" target="_blank"><b>RSVP to reserve your spot</b></a>.</span></div>
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Art of the Schmooze training by Robbie Samuels</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><i>A highly interactive session focused on increasing networking skills!</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br>
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do
you feel awkward at networking events and uncomfortable making new
connections? Do you miss opportunities to connect with new donors,
community members and colleagues because you don't know the best way to
approach them at events? Do you have trouble ending conversations so you
can keep circulating? We will cover the basics of how to work a room,
from having the right tools to knowing the best approach to engage
prospective donors and collaborators while cultivating community
support.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br>
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This
interactive, fast-paced and fun 90 minute session will be beneficial
for seasoned fundraising professionals, non-profit board members,
grassroots organizers and anyone interested in creating welcoming
community spaces.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br>
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Check out <a href="http://robbiesamuels.blogspot.com/p/art-of-schmooze.html" target="_blank">related blog entries</a> (e.g. "<a href="http://robbiesamuels.blogspot.com/2010/07/croissants-vs-bagels.html" target="_blank">Croissants vs. Bagels</a>") and <a href="http://robbiesamuels.blogspot.com/p/testimonials.html" target="_blank">testimonials</a>, like this one:</span></div>
<blockquote style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I
had the good fortune to participate in Robbie Samuels' Art of the
Schmooze workshop recently. What a treat! Robbie is an engaging and
skillful presenter. He provided great information illustrated with
entertaining stories about applying them and provided meaningful ways
for us to practice these new skills. Robbie is one part expert and one
part entertainer. That is the recipe for a winning presenter and
Robbie is exactly that. Planning an event? Want your team to be ready
to win the guests? Prep with Robbie! You will be so glad you did!</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Paula Coyle, </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: right;">
<span style="font-size: medium;">non-profit/youth development leader<br>
(8/10 Wonder Women of Boston training) </span></div></blockquote><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div>
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>TIME:</b> 6:00-8:30 pm - plenty of time for networking and practicing the art of the schmooze!</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>COST:</b> $10 at the door - <a href="http://www.meetup.com/nonprofit-136/calendar/14700886/" target="_blank"><b>RSVP to reserve your spot</b></a>.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">LOCATION:</span></b><span style="font-size: medium;">
Lir Irish Pub, 903 Boylston Street, Boston - across from Hynes
Convention Center (which is the nearest T) and walking distance from
Back Bay T stop or Mass Ave T stop.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br>
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hope to see you at the training or one of SoJust's upcoming events! <a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a></span></div>
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Best,</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Robbie Samuels</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Art of the Schmooze Trainer</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">SoJust Co-Founder & Co-Organizer</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="color: red;">To schedule a training for your organization please <a href="mailto:send2robbie@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a></b> with "Training Requested" in the subject line. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Standard
fee $400 includes 90 minute training and 30 minutes of prep
(including conversation with host organization so the training is
properly framed). 25-50% discounts offered based on the requesting
organization's overall budget. For an additional fee modules may be
added (ie. <a href="http://robbiesamuels.blogspot.com/p/fundraising-tips.html" target="_blank">Fundraising Tips</a>). </i></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br>
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