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 […]
Board members are responsible for advancing their organization’s mission. Strengthen your nonprofit board with our virtual Board Boot Camp Training on Saturday, June 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This highly interactive session will explore best practices in nonprofit governance and look at the board’s responsibility to protect the agency’s assets and provide financial oversight. Guest speakers will discuss the […]
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. Diversifying funding sources can also benefit nonprofit organizations by reducing dependency on a single source of funding, increasing financial stability, […]
Prospective employees have a choice in where they will work. Contemporary job seekers value meaning and purpose in their work – and having a mission statement and more values is not enough. In a highly competitive talent landscape, it’s important to stand out in your recruiting and retention efforts. The “Power of Values Based Leadership” […]
Description and objectives: 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. Diversifying funding sources can also benefit nonprofit organizations by reducing dependency on a single source of funding, […]
In an era of declining resources and increasing community needs, the ability to successfully seek and acquire supplemental funding is essential for any organization. Unlike fundraising, grant writing is an art form that relies on storytelling to secure funding and resources from government agencies, foundations, corporations, or individuals. In this course you will learn how […]
Collaborative leadership for nonprofits focuses on working together with others to achieve shared goals and outcomes. It involves building relationships, fostering partnerships, and creating a culture of collaboration within and outside the organization. In a nonprofit context, collaborative leadership is particularly important because many organizations depend on the support of various stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, […]
What role do Grit and Resilience play in Non-Profit Leadership? From our studies and experience we would 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 […]
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 […]
