The issues of our times are large, complex, and interdependent. No one agency, and no one leader, can go it alone and succeed. Today’s relevant leader is expected to be as effective at collective impact and coalition building outside of their agency as they are at excellent management inside of it. So what does it […]
An organizational operating system is the set of practices and tools that your mission, vision and strategy run on. The system runs at all times and manages how the organization functions – from how the team interacts, to how work gets done, how leaders are developed and how decisions are made. In this session, you’ll […]
Developing a nonprofit program requires skill, expertise, and confidence in a wide range of competencies. Good program managers can effectively supervise staff, develop strong budgets, engage community members, evaluate their success, and so much more. Does this seem daunting, confusing, exhausting – or maybe even exciting? This highly interactive course will provide opportunities to learn […]
Volunteers help to augment paid staff efforts with mission completion. Yet, managing and retaining volunteers is more than a “Ya’ll Come” proposition. When engaging volunteers, you must consider what skills your organization needs in order to complete its mission. Volunteer engagement should be client-focused, not organization-focused. Participants in this session will explore the basics of […]
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 organizaiton’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. In this interactive and introductory-level […]
Financial management for nonprofit organizations is becoming more important due to growing donor sophistication and access to information, increased competition, and increased reliabilty 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 that can […]
Nonprofit management and governance can be both rewarding and daunting. At the crux of the experience lies the ability to understand board roles and responsibilities in an often-changing environment. Boards should not be static. To be effective, they must change and evolve as their organizations change and grow. In this session, we will explore different […]
Though teamwork and group collaboration can be the most rewarding aspect of our work, it can also be the source of stress, conflictual interactions, and poor work outcomes both individually and organizationally if not addressed effectively. This interactive course will raise your awareness of your own approach to conflict, introduce an evidence-based methodology and strategy […]
How do you know the right time to make the “big ask”? How do you engage prospective donors in conversations about philanthropy? Taught by a fundraiser with extensive experience, this interactive course is designed to help improve your face-to-face solicitation skills. The session will help boost your annual fund and major gift program while building […]
In this class, you will learn how to strategically share your organization’s story and impact on social media. From audience identification to practical implementation skills, we’ll cover how to bring your story to life on the social media platform(s) that expands your reach through storytelling. Creating content that ‘wows’ and building your reputation in ways […]
