The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) offers a selection of professionally-led workshops on various topics, periodic conferences, and roundtable sessions to provide Technical Assistance, Professional Development, and Networking opportunities to benefit local arts, history, and cultural organizations, as well as individual artists. 

 Upcoming Workshops

More Information Coming Soon!

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 Past Workshops - 2025

Board Basics and Beyond:
Building Stronger Boards for Nonprofits

October 17, 2025  |  10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 

What does it mean to be a board member? Join us for an engaging and interactive session designed to equip nonprofit board members with the essentials they need to succeed. In this presentation, Jenn Richards of the High Gear Consulting Group, will cover the fundamentals of board governance and roles, explore strategies for running an efficient and impactful board, and share practical tips for keeping members engaged. 

 THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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Local Arts Program Grant (LAP)
Virtual Technical Assistance Workshops

August 4, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. & August 19, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. 

The LAP grant enables the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) to support local arts development within each of New Jersey's 21 counties through a competitive grant application process that awards funds to officially designated county arts agencies. The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) is the agency officially designated in Somerset County to apply for, receive, and distribute grant funds from the NJSCA for this program. 

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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County History Partnership Program Grant (CHPP)
Virtual Technical Assistance Workshops

August 5, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. & August 21, 2025, at 10:00 A.M.

The CHPP Grant Program was created in 2015 by the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to extend the administration of local re-granting programs to all of the state's 21 counties. This program enables the NJHC to support existing and emerging local history organizations, and other eligible non-profit organizations providing New Jersey history projects, programs, and services to benefit diverse public audiences. The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) is the officially designated agency in Somerset County to apply for, receive, and distribute grant funds from the NJHC for this program. 

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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Fundraising Essentials: Building Blocks for
Growing Your Fundraising Program

June 12, 2025  |  9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Fundraising strategies are changing rapidly right now - is your organization up to date? How can your organization raise funds more strategically? In this presentation, Allison Trimarco of Creative Capacity LLC will highlight current trends in fundraising (including differences in the ways that people of different generations respond to fundraising requests) and help you think about how to present your organization to prospective donors. You'll leave with new ideas about how to communicate your organization's value and organize your fundraising campaign.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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Being Understood: The Why and How of Accessible
Electronic Communications

April 8, 2025 |  9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

What does it mean to be accessible in a digital space? Join us to learn the best practices and strategies to make your organization's website, social media, digital documents, and other forms of electronic communications more accessible! In this presentation, Joe Zesski, Program Manager of the Northeast ADA Center, will discuss how to effectively communicate with individuals with disabilities in a digital space and share examples of how individuals with disabilities utilize screen readers or voice over technologies to interact with the web and social media. 

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant Technical Assistance Workshop

May 5, 2025 & May 12, 2025 

The Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant Program supports local history organizations that serve the public. Potential applicants include historical societies and organizations, nonprofits, or municipalities that are responsible for a historic structure or archaeological site. Free virtual technical assistance workshops are designed to help local organizations feel comfortable and prepared to submit an application for funding through the Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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Questions? Contact the Cultural & Heritage Commission at CulturalHeritage@somersetcountynj.gov or call at (908) 231-7021.

SCC&HC programs and services are accessible to all. Reasonable accommodations and assistive services provided for scheduled programs and services with two weeks advance notice. For requests, please contact the SCC&HC at 908-231-7021 or CulturalHeritage@somersetcountynj.gov

Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Historical Commission.