Engage: SD helps with social media 
South Dakota nonprofit organizations are eligible for free participation in Engage: SD, a new program that will help them use social media effectively. Organizations selected for the program will take part in online webinars and in-person skill building workshops, and will obtain in-depth technical assistance. The webinars started today. The program is supported by the South Dakota Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Enhancement Project, Engage: SD and is offered through the Rural Learning Center of Howard. Registration for training is open online at www.engagesd.org. Anyone interested is encouraged to follow the project at www.facebook.com/engagesd. Questions may be directed to Lindsey Karlson or Mike Knutson at engagesd@rurallearningcenter.org, or by phone, 605-772-5153. The Rural Learning Center is a nonprofit community development organization, helping rural regions re-imagine local opportunities.
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