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Come celebrate Giving Tuesday at the library with this special event hosted by Michelle Snow! Following a powerful workshop helping nonprofit organizations increase funding, we#39;ll celebrate and recognize the work of our city#39;s nonprofit organizations and leaders through the Philadelphia#39;s People#39;s Choice Awards Ceremony. Attendees will have the opportunity to nominate their favorite nonprofit for the Nonprofit of the Year Award. In the Take Your Nonprofit to the Next Level workshop, we will apply entrepreneurial thinking and strategies to your nonprofit. Simply working harder will not get you the funding results you want-you need to think strategically, the way the best entrepreneurs do. In this workshop you will learn how to: Harness the power of the self-fulfilling formula Skyrocket fundraising by improving communication Create a simple strategic plan that you will execute Accelerate your results Build strategic profitable relationships to grow your nonprofit Workshop with begin at 11 a.m. and the awards ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m, with a break in-between. Brunch and live music will be provided. All attendees must register. Click here to register. 12/03/24, 10:30 A.M. - Parkway Central Library

Create a path for successful career change. Learn how to navigate your career transition, and understand what transferable skills are any why they are valuable in a career change. Discover the difference between hard and soft skills. To join, please register here. Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops are made possible in part by PECO Exelon. Tuesday, December 3 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 12/03/24, 12:00 P.M. - Parkway Central Library

Learn the basics of how to successfully navigate internet browsing. For beginners. No reservation needed, first come, first served. Follow signs on the ground floor to the Tech Lab in Room 15. 12/04/24, 10:00 A.M. - Parkway Central Library

Need to refresh your resume? We#39;re excited to partner with Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia to offer resume review services and job search assistance on the first Thursday of each month! Resume review will be offered on first-come, first-served basis. Get help from experienced professionals to get all the resume tips and tricks you need! FAQ There are no appointments. Resume reviews will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. ​The last person will be seen no later than 3:20 p.m. First and Second Thursdays｜12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ground Floor｜Business Resource and Innovation Center｜Parkway Central Library 12/05/24, 12:30 P.M. - Parkway Central Library

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the selfies! FAQ There are no appointments. Your photo will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A mirror is available to check appearance. Our background is gray. The last person will be taken no later than 2:50 p.m. Photographs are by Albert Yee, owner of Albert Yee Photo. For more information, please email headshotsfreelibrary.org. Can#39;t make this session? Headshots are available: First and Third Thursdays｜1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ground Floor｜Business Resource and Innovation Center｜Parkway Central Library 12/05/24, 1:00 P.M. - Parkway Central Library