Program for nonprofit staffers to be held at library

NEW HAVEN - The New Haven Public Library has invited staff and board members of regional nonprofits are to a Subway Supper Seminar on Jan. 20 at the Library, 133 Elm St.

"Sue Hartt of Writing Matters! offers the January Seminar, focusing on the unique requirements of successful grantwriting, from researching the best potential funders, to organizing the necessary information, to writing a persuasive proposal," the library said in a statement.

"Hartt (shown in photo) has an extensive background in writing and nonprofit work, with a career that includes managing her own marketing and PR firm; appointment as the first ED of Market New Haven; development work for area nonprofits; Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Council Executive Committee membership; and founding her own consulting firm, Writing Matters!," the statement said.

The library offers the Subway Supper Seminars on the third Thursday of the month to provide staff and board members of regional nonprofits and small businesses the opportunity to network and improve their professional skills.
Seminars are free thanks to the generosity of the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation and Subway Restaurants, and free parking is available, the statement said.
Advance registration is required at http://www.june20subway.eventbrite.comor/ by calling the library at 203-946-7431.