Washington, DC (3 credits, FREE)
January 1 - December 31
The Smith Fellowship provides think tank leaders with all the access, resources, and know-how that Washington D.C. has to offer during this intensive four-week program.
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(3 credits, FREE)
January 1 - December 31
This program is a highly customized opportunity for think tank entrepreneurs to receive insights, advice, and networking opportunities from individuals who have walked in their shoes, and came out successful.
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Online (3 credits, FREE)
May 1 - June 5
Spanish-language version of our Think Tank Navigator course, covering the basics of launching a think tank in five lessons, featuring practical application exercises to help you create basic business plans and funding proposals.
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Online (3 credits, FREE)
May 9 - June 6
This brand new intermediate level course in Portuguese will provide strategic direction, practical tips and real-world solutions through case studies of successful think tank projects.
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Online (1 credit, FREE)
June 15, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
Administrative failures cost tax-payers billions of dollars each year. You will learn from this webinar strategies in effectively addressing government debt and holding local government accountable.
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Online (3 credits, FREE)
June 26 - July 31
This course covers the basics of launching a think tank in five lessons, featuring practical application exercises to help you create basic business plans and funding proposals.
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Online (1 credit, FREE)
July 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
In this webinar, you will learn from the senior executives at the Mackinac Center best practices in strategic planning, project operation and winning policy successes.
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Bratislava, Slovakia (2 credits, FREE)
July 20 - July 23
European think tank teams learn the essentials of think tank management, from strategy development through implementation. We mix your passion, with best practices to increase your think tank’s capacity for impact. Application Deadline: July 12, 2017.
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Online (3 credits, FREE)
August 14 - September 11
Este Nuevo curso intermediario te preverá dirección estratégica, consejos practicos, y soluciones del mundo real a través de casos de estudio de proyectos exitosos de otros think-tanks.
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Online (3 credits, FREE)
September 27 - October 18
What is your product? Who are your audiences and competitors? How do you bring your work to life in a sophisticated strategy? This course will help you rethink the core principles of marketing and communications so that you can answer these questions.
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Online (3 credits, FREE)
October 2 - November 6
This course covers the basics of launching a think tank in five lessons, featuring practical application exercises to help you create basic business plans and funding proposals.
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Online (3 credits, FREE)
October 12 - November 9
This brand new, intermediate level course will provide strategic direction, practical tips and real-world solutions through case studies of successful think tank projects.
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Fairfax, VA (5 credits, $500)
October 27 - November 6
Think Tank MBA is the Atlas Leadership Academy’s flagship 10-day strategic planning program for leaders within new and established think tanks.
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New York (3 credits, FREE)
November 4 - November 6
Think Tank Leadership Training is a course on think tank management for individuals interested in learning the latest in strategic planning, fundraising, communications and measurement from leaders within the free market movement.
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(3 credits, FREE)
January 1 - December 31
This program is a highly customized opportunity for think tank entrepreneurs to receive insights, advice, and networking opportunities from individuals who have walked in their shoes, and came out successful.
LEARN MORE
Online (3 credits, FREE)
May 1 - June 5
Spanish-language version of our Think Tank Navigator course, covering the basics of launching a think tank in five lessons, featuring practical application exercises to help you create basic business plans and funding proposals.
LEARN MORE
Online (3 credits, FREE)
May 9 - June 6
This brand new intermediate level course in Portuguese will provide strategic direction, practical tips and real-world solutions through case studies of successful think tank projects.
LEARN MORE
Online (3 credits, FREE)
June 26 - July 31
This course covers the basics of launching a think tank in five lessons, featuring practical application exercises to help you create basic business plans and funding proposals.
LEARN MORE
Online (3 credits, FREE)
August 14 - September 11
Este Nuevo curso intermediario te preverá dirección estratégica, consejos practicos, y soluciones del mundo real a través de casos de estudio de proyectos exitosos de otros think-tanks.
LEARN MORE
Online (3 credits, FREE)
September 27 - October 18
What is your product? Who are your audiences and competitors? How do you bring your work to life in a sophisticated strategy? This course will help you rethink the core principles of marketing and communications so that you can answer these questions.
LEARN MORE
Online (3 credits, FREE)
October 2 - November 6
This course covers the basics of launching a think tank in five lessons, featuring practical application exercises to help you create basic business plans and funding proposals.
LEARN MORE
Online (3 credits, FREE)
October 12 - November 9
This brand new, intermediate level course will provide strategic direction, practical tips and real-world solutions through case studies of successful think tank projects.
LEARN MORE
Washington, DC (3 credits, FREE)
January 1 - December 31
The Smith Fellowship provides think tank leaders with all the access, resources, and know-how that Washington D.C. has to offer during this intensive four-week program.
LEARN MORE
Bratislava, Slovakia (2 credits, FREE)
July 20 - July 23
European think tank teams learn the essentials of think tank management, from strategy development through implementation. We mix your passion, with best practices to increase your think tank’s capacity for impact. Application Deadline: July 12, 2017.
LEARN MORE
Fairfax, VA (5 credits, $500)
October 27 - November 6
Think Tank MBA is the Atlas Leadership Academy’s flagship 10-day strategic planning program for leaders within new and established think tanks.
LEARN MORE
New York (3 credits, FREE)
November 4 - November 6
Think Tank Leadership Training is a course on think tank management for individuals interested in learning the latest in strategic planning, fundraising, communications and measurement from leaders within the free market movement.
LEARN MORE
Online (1 credit, FREE)
June 15, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
Administrative failures cost tax-payers billions of dollars each year. You will learn from this webinar strategies in effectively addressing government debt and holding local government accountable.
LEARN MORE
Online (1 credit, FREE)
July 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
In this webinar, you will learn from the senior executives at the Mackinac Center best practices in strategic planning, project operation and winning policy successes.
LEARN MORE
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Join Hawk Jensen, Thursday May 18, founder of Smock Media and an experienced producer with Disney, Warner Brothers and ReasonTV to learn about the theory and practice of post movie production and how to be a mindful editor.
Originally aired on May 18th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Join Bradley Michelson, Director of Business at the Idealist.org Thursday, May 11 to learn about an online hiring platform that will connect your organization to the world’s largest non-profit talent community.
Originally aired on May 11th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this upcoming webinar, join Will Wilkinson, vice president for policy at the Niskanen Center and former U.S. politics correspondent for The Economist, to learn practical guidelines and tips for communicating complex policy issues.
Originally aired on April 27th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
On April 20, join Jennifer Wagner, vice president of communication at EdChoice and a veteran journalist, to learn about useful tools and strategies for branding and discuss how you can take your organization’s branding to the next level.
Originally aired on April 20th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this webinar, Razeen Sally, a leading economist in trade and competitiveness policy will help you gain a better understanding of how free-market think tanks can shape and advance the competitiveness of today's global economy.
Originally aired on March 29th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Join Atlas Network’s special corporate fundraising webinar featuring Al Canata, senior director of external affairs at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), and a veteran in corporate fundraising for a lively webinar discussion this March 9, 2017.
Originally aired on March 9th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this upcoming webinar, join Alex Wild, research director at the TaxPayers’ Alliance, to learn about the TPA’s success stories and to discuss how you could do better with your think tank projects.
Originally aired on February 16th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this special webinar in February, members of the Institute Relations team at Atlas Network will share 8 ways you can improve your grant writing, giving you a higher chance of earning that grant next time around.
Originally aired on February 2nd, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
During this webinar, we’ll discuss ways your organization can utilize the International Property Rights Index, from developing research papers, to hosting press conferences etc, and give a primer to the topic of Intellectual Property rights.
Originally aired on January 26th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Daniel Butler will discuss with you in this webinar the nuts and bolts of fundraising strategy and capacity building for University-based Research Centers, as well as strategies engaging a policy research inspired giving circle.
Originally aired on January 12th, 2017
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar is recommended to organizations with existing fundraising experience. It may not yet be well-suited to those just getting started with their fundraising efforts.
Originally aired on December 13th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this very special webinar, Dan Pallotta, a non-profit sector guru and a Ted-talk record breaker will share insights from his book Uncharitable with the Atlas Network audience.
Originally aired on December 8th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Ideas have consequences, so then what better place to bring about change than at a think-tank? In this Spanish language webinar, Cristian Larroulet tells us about how LyD decided to begin working directly with the people that were forming public policies.
Originally aired on December 7th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This December, join Dan Griswold, Senior Research Fellow and Co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization, as he guides you through the building of an analytical framework for analyzing public policy issues.
Originally aired on December 1st, 2016
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
In a world where ideas really do matter, Michael Munger, director of interdisciplinary of philosophy, politics & economics program at Duke University, will tell you just how you can generate real policy victories.
Originally aired on November 21st, 2016
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar by Nita Ghei, Senior Policy Research Editor at Mercatus Centre will help you llearn basic techniques that will better your policy writing, proofreading skills and you will even improve your editing skills in the process.
Originally aired on October 20th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Cameron Smith, senior fellow and state programs director at R Street Institute, will present R Street Institute’s tried and tested techniques for building a broad coalition and leveraging unlikely sources to achieve policy reform success.
Originally aired on September 29th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Get an insight into how Libertarian Club Libek that started as a small group in 2008 by Milos & Petar has rapidly grown to be known in Serbia and the surrounding region as the benchmark organization for individual freedom and personal responsibility.
Originally aired on September 8th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This August Glynn Brailsford from Institute of Economic Affairs will deliver an informative webinar on branding, what it is, and why it’s important.
Originally aired on August 25th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar will focus on measurement tools to increase your probability for success.
Originally aired on July 28th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this Spanish language webinar Ernesto Selman, Vice President of CREES will provide tried and tested methods for designing bills or model legislation and how to work with policymakers to get those bills passed.
Originally aired on July 11th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar will focus on think tank operations, processes, and measurement tools to increase your probability for success.
Originally aired on July 7th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Key strategies for building long-term partnerships with your donors through legacy programs.
Originally aired on June 23rd, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Learn about the adventure of launching a think tank in Indonesia from Rainer Heufers founder of CIPS.
Originally aired on June 9th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
From identifying important parties, to activating the network, this webinar will highlight best practices for mobilizing a wide coalition around your project goal.
Originally aired on May 26th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar with Cato Institute's Simon Lester will offer insights into best practices and strategies for effective policy writing.
Originally aired on April 21st, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Learn how to attract thousands of small donors to your cause in this webinar featuring Troy Lanigan.
Originally aired on April 14th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Get an inside look into how Connor Boyack founded and grew Libertas Institute, a rising state based think tank.
Originally aired on March 25th, 2016
Online (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar will provide tips for achieving major policy and cultural impact from the Jeevika team at the Centre for Civil Society, India.
Originally aired on March 10th, 2016
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
The difference between achieving impact and simply making noise comes down to being included when major policy discussions happen. In this webinar, learn how to ensure that your organization is included in these discussions.
Originally aired on January 21st, 2016
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Learn from the producer of the 2015 Templeton Freedom Award-winning Poverty, Inc documentary from the Acton Institute. You'll hear the successes and challenges of the project, and will be able to pose your questions to the TFA winner.
Originally aired on December 17th, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
During this webinar, internationally renowned trainer Nancy Bocskor will help you determine the network you have and need in order to make your think tank a success.
Originally aired on December 3rd, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this webinar in our series on conducting policy research, Jeff Miron, director of economic studies at the Cato Institute will provide an introduction to key research methodologies, when to use them, and how to employ research to effect policy change.
Originally aired on October 22nd, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this webinar with Judy Duke, learn how to develop genuine relationships while raising funds for your organization.
Originally aired on October 8th, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Aboagye Mintah, business manager of IMANI Ghana, will share successful strategies for effectively raising funds in a principled and independent way.
Originally aired on September 10th, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Designed particularly for CEOs and aspiring think tank leaders, this webinar will feature Ron Wilder, who will share proven strategies for grasping opportunities and effectively leading your think tank to achieve success.
Originally aired on August 20th, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
In this webinar, Atlas Network staff will share their suggestions for useful and cost-saving administrative tools any think tank can use to manage their work effectively and on a low budget.
Originally aired on August 6th, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar is an introduction to negotiation and agreement-building tools to support your work for freedom, prosperity, and peace from the team at Ayeish, a non profit dedicated to deepening the ability for leaders to transform conflict into solution.
Originally aired on July 23rd, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Daniel Anthony, Atlas Network Vice President of Marketing and Communications, will discuss content strategies for think tanks. This session is the last in a four-part marketing and communications webinar series and is co-sponsored by the Manning School.
Originally aired on July 16th, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Charles Siler, media relations director for the Foundation for Government Accountability, will share his winning strategy for responding to criticism on policy reforms during this webinar co-sponsored by the Manning School.
Originally aired on June 25th, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
This practical webinar provides a step by step guide on how you can put together a Country Audit for your nation. Fred McMahon of the Fraser Institute shares his tips, and stories of think tankers that have successfully hosted audits in their countries.
Originally aired on June 11th, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Developing a strong, persuasive message is vital to a think tanks success. In this webinar, Daniel Anthony will discuss how ideas-based organizations can best communicate their message.
Originally aired on May 21st, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Tricia Yeoh, Chief Operating Officer of IDEAS in Malaysia offers best practices on developing a research agenda, working with contractors successfully, and conducting preliminary research.
Originally aired on May 7th, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Tyler Cowen, chairman and general director of the Mercatus Center offers his thoughts on how a think tank can develop and enhance its credibility within academia and governments.
Originally aired on April 23rd, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Learn how to draft your first budget, and receive Atlas Network CEO Brad Lips' advice on managing your think tank's finances wisely.
Originally aired on April 9th, 2015
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Learn about the best strategies for drawing attention to your work, and developing an engaged, active audience online.
Originally aired on March 26th, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Manali Shah will walk you through how to develop your own Story of Change by first defining your goals, and then plotting out a strategy for success.
Originally aired on March 12th, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Fred McMahon, Michael Walker Chair of Economic Freedom Research at the Fraser Institute will share his recommendations for utilizing key indices, such as the Economic Freedom of the World Index, to develop a research agenda.
Originally aired on February 5th, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Join Atlas Network’s Daniel Anthony for a discussion about the simple set of principles to use to connect an audience’s need with an organization’s idea. This is the first in a four-part marketing and communications webinar series
Originally aired on January 22nd, 2015
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Patrick McLaughlin offers suggestions for developing compelling messaging for policy issues and introduces Regdata, a tool for measuring the size and scope of federal regulations.
Originally aired on December 11th, 2014
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Kris Mauren shares his advice on establishing and working with your board of directors.
Originally aired on September 17th, 2014
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
War is not inevitable. But peace cannot be achieved by wishful thinking alone. In Peace, Love, & Liberty, a publication by Atlas Network and Students for Liberty, editor Dr. Tom G. Palmer presents the evidence regarding what fosters peace, and what distur
Originally aired on August 18th, 2014
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Matthew Sinclair, former executive director of the UK Taxpayers' Alliance, discusses strategies and skills that the TPA have used in achieving policy reform, such as their Mash Beer Tax campaign in 2013.
Originally aired on August 18th, 2014
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Patrick Reasonover of Taliesin Nexus discusses his tips and best practices for video production.
Originally aired on July 23rd, 2014
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Garrett Marquis shares his tips for successful online fundraising.
Originally aired on July 17th, 2014
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
This webinar features tips, insight and advice on drafting successful fundraising proposals for foundations and individual donors alike from Ann Fitzgerald.
Originally aired on April 10th, 2014
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Katie Harbach explains ways to use Facebook to engage and reach new audiences, and how to use tools within Facebook to measure the impact of your posts.
Originally aired on October 17th, 2013
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Svetla Kostadinova discusses how the Institute for Market Economics was able to achieve Flat Tax reform in Bulgaria, and offers advice to conduct similar research with your organization.
Originally aired on September 18th, 2013
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Niels Veldhuis, president of the Fraser Institute, discusses the importance of measuring the impact of your think tank, and what criteria to use to show how you are achieving your mission.
Originally aired on June 12th, 2013
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Rainer Heufers of Siap Solutions discusses strategic thinking skills and the leadership qualities needed to run a successful think tank.
Originally aired on May 13th, 2013
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Chris Martin and Gregory Wolcott talk about their experiences in organizing liberty summer seminars at the Institute for Humane Studies, and offer their tips to make them effective and successful.
Originally aired on April 23rd, 2013
Webinar (1 credit, FREE)
Open
Robin Sitoula, executive director of Samriddhi, The Prosperty Foundation in Nepal, shares his experience in founding an organization from the ground-up.
Originally aired on April 12th, 2013
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Bill Pasco talk about how polling and survey research can be used to learn more about your target audience in order to reach out to them more effectively.
Originally aired on March 19th, 2013
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Claire Kittle, director of Talent Maket, discusses useful tips for hiring talented staff for free market think tanks: what to look for, how to attract talent, and what to include in the hiring process.
Originally aired on February 27th, 2013
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Chris Martin, formerly of the Institute for Humane Studies, offers tips and ideas for ensuring your liberty camp, summer seminar or youth education program is a great success.
Originally aired on July 18th, 2012
(1 credit, FREE)
Open
Americans for Tax Reform’s Grover Norquist outlines the importance of coalition building, and offers recommendations and tips for creating such meetings in your local setting.
Originally aired on July 2nd, 2012
(1 credit, FREE)
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Atlas Network's Dr. Tom Palmer discusses how to best employ rhetoric when talking about the ideas of liberty.
Originally aired on February 22nd, 2012
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