Skillshare: Art of the Schmooze
- May 14, 2012 · 6:00 PM
Do you often get stuck in conversations? Not know how to approach people at networking events? Join Socializing for Justice for a fast-paced, fun & interactive Skillshare on the Art of the Schmooze on May 14, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
SoJust hosts events that draw progressives of all stripes that share common values but may work on different issues. We host monthly socials that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a monthly Skillshare Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center*, which increases our individual capacity for movement building.
SCHEDULE
6:00-6:30 Socializing - bring your own dinner
6:30-8:30 Training and Q&A
SoJust's Co-Founder, Robbie Samuels, who is well known for his schmoozing skills, is this month's facilitator.
Art of the Schmooze
Forming and cultivating relationships is at the heart of any successful fundraising campaign, volunteer drive, committee effort or community building activity. This training will give you the confidence to pursue your personal goals - from the importance of shaking hands and making eye contact, to tips on the best opening line and how to exit a conversation gracefully. An amazing side benefit is that you'll learn how to create a welcoming community space by keeping an eye out for outliers, considering yourself a host instead of a guest and knowing how to compliment someone without "othering" them.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Robbie Samuels has extensive community organizing, events logistics and fundraising experience. In 2006 he co-founded Socializing for Justice to build a cross-cultural, cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in Boston based on the philosophy of abundance. He is the Senior Manager of Events and Donor Engagement at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD). On the side he offers trainings and consultation to non-profit boards, venture capitalists and grassroots organizers. In 2011, Boston City Council named his birthday, September 16, "Robbie Samuels Day". Learn more about his trainings, including: Art of the Schmooze, Fundraising: Getting Past the Fear of Asking, Suicide Prevention Training for Community Leaders, at www.robbiesamuels.com.
* DIRECTIONS - The NonProfit Center is located one block from South Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically accessible through the main lobby.
_________________________________________________________
Socializing for Justice - www.sojust.org
Since 2006, we've been building this great sandbox where we can bring progressives of all stripes together and try out new ideas in this "Movement Moment". Spaces like this are crucial as we start to reframe and build new visions for our movement(s).
With 2000 members and 5 1/2 years of creating a diverse cross-issue community in Boston (115+ events!), Socializing for Justice is the best place to find the great people, organizations and community you're looking for while putting the SOCIAL back in social justice.
YES, WE MEAN YOU. We've got members of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn't have.
Want to know more about SoJust? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and past event photos!
-
Danielle K.
Thank you to Robbie for this wonderful networking training - that offered practical tips for everyone - introverts, extroverts, new and veteran networkers
May 16, 2012
-
A former member
Well presented. Very welcoming people.
May 15, 2012
-
Alison
This was actually standup comedy - and outstanding! Robbie cleverly sandwiched in a lot of useful thought-provoking questions, template-type ideas that he challenged us to find our own idiosyncratic ways to express ...
May 15, 2012
-
-
A former member
Very useful information presented in an engaging and humorous style.
May 15, 2012
-
-
Joseph ingram
It was a great event. Robbie took his time and made sure to get at individual networking issues that limit so many of us. thanks Robbie!
May 15, 2012
-
Matt English
Thought it was great. Robbie was funny and engaging and it was full of helpful insights that I had never even thought about. I would 100% recommend this to anyone who needs to network on a regular basis.
May 15, 2012
27 attended
-
-
-
-
-
Danielle K.
STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
-
-
dale
star! (sojust starz street team)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alison Brill
STAR! SoJust STARZ Street Team (Co-Organizer '08-'12)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
-
A former member
Your organizer's refund policy for Skillshare: Art of the Schmooze
Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.
Announce this Meetup
When:
Monday, May 14, 2012
6:00 PM
Where:
The NonProfit Center
89 South Street, Boston, MA
Do you often get stuck in conversations? Not know how to approach people at networking events? Join Socializing for Justice for a fast-paced, fun & interactive Skillshare on the Art of the Schmooze...
$25.00 see "Pages" for details.
This covers: See the link to a page describing why we have a suggested annual membership fee.
Payment is accepted using:
- PayPal
- Cash or check - “We save the PayPal fee if you pay in cash at an event.”
Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.
People in thisMeetup are also in:
-
-
-
-
Nonprofit Connector
621 Positive Changemakers
-
-
Meditation Group
Join or login to comment.