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SUMMARY:Skillshare on the Art of the Schmooze
DESCRIPTION:Do you often get stuck in conversations? Not know how to a
 pproach people at networking events? Join Socializing for Justice for 
 a fast-paced, fun & interactive Skillshare on the Art of the Schmooze 
 on Thursday, September 5, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.\nRegister at http://www.soju
 st.org - Newcomers always welcomed!Fee: $10-$20 (sliding scale) is spl
 it with the trainer.Limited space - register ahead of time.Credit card
 s accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space available).\nSoJust
 's Co-Founder, Robbie Samuels, who is well known for his schmoozing sk
 ills, is this month's trainer.\nArt of the SchmoozeForming and cultiva
 ting relationships is at the heart of any successful fundraising campa
 ign, volunteer drive, committee effort or community building activity.
  This training will give you the confidence to pursue your personal go
 als - from the importance of shaking hands and making eye contact, to 
 tips on the best opening line and how to exit a conversation gracefull
 y. An amazing side benefit is that you'll learn how to create a welcom
 ing community space by keeping an eye out for outliers, considering yo
 urself a host instead of a guest and knowing how to compliment someone
  without \"othering\" them.\nABOUT OUR PRESENTERRobbie Samuels has ext
 ensive community organizing, events logistics and fundraising experien
 ce. In 2006 he co-founded Socializing for Justice to build a cross-cul
 tural, cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in Bost
 on based on the philosophy of abundance. He is the Senior Manager of E
 vents and Donor Engagement at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLA
 D). On the side he offers trainings and consultation to non-profit boa
 rds, venture capitalists and grassroots organizers. In 2011, Boston Ci
 ty Council named his birthday, September 16, \"Robbie Samuels Day\". L
 earn more about his most requested trainings: \"Art of the Schmooze\" 
 and \"Fundraising: Getting Past the Fear of Asking\" at http://www.rob
 biesamuels.com.\n_______________________________________\n\nFor more i
 nformation visit http://neighborsforneighbors.org/events/skillshare-on
 -the-art-of-the-schmooze
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LOCATION:NonProfit Center
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