The Communication Assignment (TCA) is a learning experience for non-profits to understand relatable communication techniques from the practices of media experts, including tips on storytelling and pitching stories, how to effectively post social media, using sales to reach philanthropic audiences, and what your media kit should look like. Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants […]
Resilience is a hallmark of effective leadership. Developing resilience requires acceptance, focus and a willingness to effectively prioritize your time through self-management practices. Resilience has gained more importance as work/life balance has been diminished as crisis, workplace transformation and time demands have contributed to higher levels of stress in our cares and lives. You will […]
Board members are responsible for advancing their organization’s mission. Strengthen your nonprofit board with The Art of Board Leadership on Saturday, December 9th from 9am to 3pm. 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 achievements and challenges […]
Please join the Area Foundation for a special reception on Tuesday, January 30th as we host the grand opening for our new office! Capacity is limited by the size of our venue, and we encourage you to RSVP as soon as you’re able! We will accept RSVPs on a first-come first-served basis. CLICK HERE TO […]
Most of us understand the importance of having a clear and compelling strategic Vision. Unfortunately, leaders also have had overwhelmingly negative experiences in developing them. The work effort takes a considerable amount of time and costs a considerable amount, and not just financially but also mentally and emotionally. There is far too much emphasis on creating the […]
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 […]
