<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Hey fellow activists and organizers,<br><br>There are still a few
spots available for this training on Monday - gain the confidence
to pursue your personal goals AND learn how to create welcoming
community spaces. Often
this workshop is scheduled by organizations for their staff and/or
board and not made open to the public. Take advantage of the next
scheduled<b> Skillshare: Art of the Schmooze on Monday, May 2nd, at the NonProfit Center</b>. It's open to the public and only $5-$10 per person. You must <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962412/" target="_blank"><b>RSVP to reserve your spot</b></a> (and don't forget to bring your dinner!).</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">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 and how to
exit a conversation gracefully. </span><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
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</span></div><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium"><b><a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/p/art-of-schmooze.html">Art of the Schmooze</a> training by Robbie Samuels</b></span></div>
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<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 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://www.robbiesamuels.com/2011/01/8-steps-for-successful-networking.html">8 Steps for Successful Networking</a>", "<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>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've been
networking for the past four years and wish I would have taken the Art
of the Schmooze before now. Robbie's presentation is enlightening,
humorous and engaging. I had an event to attend the day after I heard
and participated in Robbie's presentation. I found myself incorporating
the tips he had and watched my body language and how I placed my feet.
. And for the first time, had graceful exit strategies in ending a
conversation. I also looked for the croissant. Curiosity piqued? You
will have to hear Robbie for yourself to know what that means.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mary McManus</span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(3/11 Art of the Schmooze at Brookline Chamber)</span></div>
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<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> 6:00-9:00 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> $5-$10 at the door - <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962412/" 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"> The NonProfit Center, 89 South Street (by South Station)<br></span></div><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
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</span></div><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium">Hope to see you at the training or SoJust's open house, Connecting for Justice, on May 19th! <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; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">SoJust Co-Founder & Co-Organizer</span><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="color:red">To schedule an Art of the Schmooze or Fundraising training for your organization please <a href="mailto:robbie@robbiesamuels.com" target="_blank">email</a></b> with "Training Requested" in the subject line. </span><span style="font-size:medium"><br>
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