The Martha’s Vineyard Donors Collaborative is offering Island nonprofits two workshops this fall designed to help them through the current economy and give them tools to improve the effectiveness of their organizations.

A marketing workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 10 is designed to help Island nonprofits compete for limited funds. The aim is to hone their 2010 marketing plans so they can communicate their impact in a compelling way and connect with donors.

The second workshop is about improving nonprofit board effectiveness. Set for Saturday, Dec. 5, it is designed for a team of board members who will review best practices in nonprofit governance, work together to assess their own strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for improvement.

Details and registration forms are online at mvdonors.org.