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 […]

Learn how to assess and manage your leadership brand through the intentional use of communication strategies, tactics and tools from accredited public relations expert and certified diversity professional Melissa Vela-Williamson. This national speaker and author will share trustworthy ways you can connect with people at all levels, communicate effectively in tricky situations, and tell an […]

This course will describe what employee engagement means and cover the elements important to engagement. Elements discussed will include addressing diversity, an innovative culture, retaining diverse generations, making connections, employee development, and coaching (versus managing).  Objectives:  • Describe the demands and desires of today’s employees and how these have changed.  • Explain the difference between […]

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:  • Basic […]

One of the most important responsibilities of a board is to ensure that it continually adds qualified new members to its roster and keeps them engaged. Board building and best practices in governance is an ongoing process that requires deliberate and thoughtful attention. This workshop guides participants through a process that focuses on the different […]

This interactive workshop provides turnkey frameworks and methods for communicating and interacting as a leader in ways that enable clarity, performance and engagement. Leaders turn plans into reality by effectively knowing how to convey what they need from others in empowering ways that get everyone onto the team and into aligned action. Different situations call […]

Rapidly shifting demographics, globalization, and greater social awareness regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion have compelled nonprofit organizations to embrace a more diverse and equitable workplace culture. No longer are the terms diversity, equity, and inclusion only associated with an organization’s crisis response, but with the way they do business day-in and day-out. This two-part course […]

At some point, every nonprofit leader, board member, or nonprofit stakeholder, will likely face their own unique version of a tough or impossible decision. It may be due to a sector-wide challenge, such as an economic recession, civil unrest, donor lethargy, etc. It can also be an organization – specific hardship, such as the loss […]

What role does Grit and Resilience play in Non-Profit Leadership? From our studies and experience we could say a great deal. We all know the extreme challenges we face with non-profit leadership – decreasing budgets, challenges to maintaining top talent, emotionally taxing world-changing causes, high turnover and high burnout. These are just a few of […]

Nonprofit organizational readiness is crucial to effective fundraising. Organizations that have a clear mission and goals, strong leadership, financial stability, effective programs and services, and strong relationships can create a strong foundation for fundraising success.  Objectives:  • Understand the importance of nonprofit organizational readiness and its role in effective fundraising. Participants will learn how having […]