When you see headlines in the news about multi-million-dollar donations to a local nonprofit, do you ever wonder “How did they do that?” This session will peel back the curtain on how high-performing development teams cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors. We will start by examining the types of major donors and their motivations. […]

In this session, you will use your internal assessment developed in Part 1 to craft a major donor strategy that delivers for your organization. You will discover effective tactics for conducting research, developing donor cultivation plans, engaging your board, and creating moments that truly inspire. By the end, you will have a realistic long-term plan […]

Financial management for nonprofit organizations is becoming more important due to increased donor sophistication and access to information, increased competition, and reliability of financial data for executives and board members to make key decisions. This course will provide a basic overview of financial statements and key financial metrics applicable to nonprofit organizations. Objectives: Understand key […]

An annual budget is a planning tool that helps nonprofit organizations develop short-term financial plans to reflect and reach long-term financial goals related to the organization's programs, mission, and strategic plan.  This course will provide basic steps in developing, implementing, and executing an effective budgeting process for your nonprofit organization. Objectives: What a budget is […]

Understanding the importance of a clear, compelling strategic vision is common, yet leaders often face negative experiences while developing them.  In this course, we will focus on creating lean plans and emphasize the clarity of organizational identity before envisioning the future. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn how to strategize effectively. Bring your team to […]

Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to equip you with the essential skills for successful grant writing. By the end of this session, you will have a solid foundation in grant writing readiness and preparation, setting you up for success in securing funding for your projects. Objectives: Participants will know where to […]

In this session, we will pick up where Part I ended. This will be a deeper dive into the intricacies of grant writing and explore the crucial steps to take after submission. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to write successful grants and navigate the next […]

Are you prepared for a change of leadership?  Do you have a plan for who will take your job?  In caring for your nonprofit, you need to consider contingency plans for key leadership roles and how those transitions will occur. We will talk through key considerations and plans for transition so you, your board and organization […]

People are the key to any organization, but especially nonprofits. How we develop our people not only differentiates our workforce, but it also helps us differentiate our organization to attract and develop top talent. We will cover systems and practices for developing your workforce to help them grow into top talent. Objectives: Recognize the critical […]