Training Institute
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Everything you need in one place
We’re excited to announce the launch of DOF’s Training Institute. Here, you can find upcoming training sessions, a library of recorded videos from nonprofit experts, and toolkits to help you apply information gleaned from our presenters to your organization's specific needs.
Built for deaf organizations and programs, the institute offers practical and fully accessible training opportunities designed to strengthen your internal capacity and support long-term sustainability.
Built for deaf organizations and programs, the institute offers practical and fully accessible training opportunities designed to strengthen your internal capacity and support long-term sustainability.
Basics of Donor Development
Our first training session, “Basics of Donor Development” presented by Marilyn J. Smith, is happening on May 21st at 1PM CT. In this introductory session, Marilyn will explore why nonprofits need donors, and discuss strategies for cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors. At the end of the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask Marilyn questions.
Even if you cannot attend, please register—you will receive the recording and materials via email. The materials will also be posted on this page when ready.
This training session will be facilitated on Zoom in American Sign Language with English voice interpreting and captioning services provided.
Register NowEven if you cannot attend, please register—you will receive the recording and materials via email. The materials will also be posted on this page when ready.
This training session will be facilitated on Zoom in American Sign Language with English voice interpreting and captioning services provided.
Marilyn Smith
Marilyn Jean Smith (she/her) is the founder and former executive director of the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) in Seattle, Washington and is considered the Mother of the Anti-Violence Movement in Deaf America. She received her B.A. and her M.A. from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Her work at ADWAS brought many awards, including those from President Clinton, Gallaudet University, and the National Association of the Deaf, and Deaf Women United. She received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Gallaudet University in 2004.
ID: Marilyn, a white woman with long gray hair, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a red top and a beaded necklace, framed in a circular image with a teal border against a leafy background.
ID: Marilyn, a white woman with long gray hair, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a red top and a beaded necklace, framed in a circular image with a teal border against a leafy background.
Our Library of Training Materials
The Deaf Nonprofit Crisis
Aracelia Aguilar of DeafHope, Darian B. Gambrell of DEAF, Inc., and Zachary Ennis of Rochester Deaf Kitchen are three leaders from deaf organizations who shared how they have been navigating the current nonprofit crisis and its impact.
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Federal Actions Impacting Deaf Nonprofits
The presentation was led by Maria Wilson and Bobby Siebert, legal and compliance experts from CSD. Key topics covered: Executive Orders, Texas v. Becerra, and assessing risks to nonprofits.
Learn MoreThe Deaf Nonprofit Crisis
Aracelia Aguilar of DeafHope, Darian B. Gambrell of DEAF, Inc., and Zachary Ennis of Rochester Deaf Kitchen are three leaders from deaf organizations who shared how they have been navigating the current nonprofit crisis and its impact.
Federal Actions Impacting Deaf Nonprofits
The presentation was led by Maria Wilson and Bobby Siebert, legal and compliance experts from CSD. Key topics covered: Executive Orders, Texas v. Becerra, and assessing risks to nonprofits.
Generous support from The Glenn and Martha Wilson Fund helped make this training institute a reality for leaders of deaf organizations and programs across the U.S.
