San Antonio Area Foundation

Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements
2026-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
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 financial concepts applicable to nonprofit organizations.

Using financial ratios and metrics to assess the financial health of the organization.

Learn the differences between a financial statement, audit, review, compilation, and agreed-upon procedures

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Controllers, board chairs, and others interested in minimizing risk.
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Budget Essentials for Nonprofits
2026-09-29 13:30 - 16:30 | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
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 and why budgeting is important to a nonprofit organization
How to create an effective budget
How to use your budget as a tool

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Controllers, board chairs, and others interested in minimizing risk.
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Navigating Compassion Fatigue and Setting Boundaries for Non-Profit Professionals
2026-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
This class helps non-profit professionals navigate compassion fatigue and burnout, focusing on the differences between burnout and secondary trauma. Participants will learn practical tools for setting boundaries and managing emotional fatigue. Through interactive activities, self-assessments, and scenario analysis, attendees will gain insights into their compassion fatigue and develop actionable self-care strategies. By the end, participants will be equipped with a deeper understanding of their emotional triggers and practical steps to maintain balance while continuing to support their communities.
Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify the signs of compassion fatigue, differentiate it from burnout and secondary trauma, and understand its impact on their personal and professional lives.
Participants will learn practical techniques for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries to prevent emotional exhaustion while maintaining a commitment to serving their communities.
Participants will leave with a self-care action plan that includes strategies for recognizing emotional triggers, managing stress, and integrating balance into their daily routines.

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, executives and management staff, and anyone interested in learning about compassion fatigue.
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Cultivating Psychological Safety on Your Team
2026-10-06 13:30 - 16:30 | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
This class explores the importance of psychological safety as a foundation for effective teamwork and well-being in the workplace. Participants will learn how to foster an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, taking risks, and providing feedback without fear. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, attendees will discover ways to build trust, enhance collaboration, and empower individuals to bring their full selves to work.
Objectives:

Participants will be able to define psychological safety, understand its benefits for workplace trust and performance, and identify barriers to creating a safe team environment.
Participants will learn actionable steps to foster open communication, encourage vulnerability, and create a culture where team members feel valued and supported.
Participants will gain tools to empower their teams to share ideas, take risks, and provide constructive feedback, resulting in improved collaboration and innovation.

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, executives and management staff, and anyone interested in psychological safety.
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The Power of Resilience
2026-10-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Meals on Wheels, 2718 Danbury, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Resilience is a hallmark of effective leadership. Developing resilience requires acceptance, focus, and a willingness to effectively prioritize one’s time through self-management practices. Resilience has gained more importance as work/life balance has diminished, as crisis, workplace transformation, and time demands have contributed to higher levels of stress in our careers and lives.
Focus: The “Power of Resilience” workshop explores barriers to resilience and illustrates how changes in attitude and mindset can help you develop and grow this critical leadership trait. In this class, you will complete the Johari Window assessment.
Prework or Assessment: Complete Johari’s Window reading and assessment.
Who Should Attend: It is suitable for staff at all levels, new learners, and those who may want to revisit previous learning.
NOTE: Registration closes 3 weeks in advance of class to allow participants to complete the assessment
Investment for this class: $120
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Results-Oriented Communication that Works
2026-10-13 09:00 - 12:00 | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
This interactive class 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 for different forms of interaction – is the objective of the conversation relationship, alignment, agreement, problem-solving, or binding action? We also examine the pros and cons of different communication mediums in leadership interactions (as opposed to administrative ones): explosive emails or convincing conversations. Size up your stakeholder, the situation, and the self-interests- then select the right approach. You will move to results quickly with a minimum of misunderstanding. What leader doesn’t want a lot more of that?
Objectives:

Learn to effectively assess what any given communication moment requires in order to select the most effective method to reach alignment and action with others.
Acquire practical tools and methods that can be used impactfully and reliably to engage others across a variety of common scenarios that leaders find themselves in.
Engage in peer practice and learning to build skills and also share support and encouragement as we find ways to take on the many tricky moments that leaders are faced with together

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, first-time managers and coordinators, individuals moving from individual performer/subject matter expert roles to group leader roles, and experienced leaders looking for a fresh perspective to tune up their personal toolset.
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Change Management in Uncertain Times
2026-10-13 13:30 - 16:30 | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
Everyone understands that in times of adversity, we have two choices – adapt or die. ​This class will explore how to lead organizational change during VUCA circumstances (Volatile, Uncertain, Chaotic, Ambiguous). Rooted in the neuroscience of change, we’ll examine the hidden impediments to change, and how calls to action during uncertain times like these can galvanize your team’s best thinking to adapt, pivot and overcome.
Objectives:

How our brains are wired and why they are resistant to change.
Methods to ensure your staff feel confident and empowered in the midst of change.
How to create “buy-in” for initiatives and communicate individual and department concerns

Who Should Attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, first-time managers and coordinators, individuals moving from individual performer/subject matter expert roles to group leader roles, and experienced leaders looking for a fresh perspective to tune up their personal toolset.
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Workforce Development
2026-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
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 to be top talent.
Objectives:

Recognize the critical role of workforce development in nonprofit success.
Explore systems and practices to develop and nurture top talent within your organization.
Learn techniques to differentiate your workforce and attract high-quality candidates.
Develop actionable plans to enhance employee growth and organizational effectiveness.

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, board members, executives, human resources, and management staff.
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Succession Planning
2026-10-20 13:30 - 16:30 | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
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 are prepared for whatever comes your way.
Objectives:

Understand the importance of succession planning for organizational stability and continuity.
Identify key leadership roles and develop contingency plans for smooth transitions.
Learn strategies to prepare for leadership changes and ensure your organization is ready for any scenario.
Engage in discussions on key considerations for effective succession planning with your board and organization.

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, board members, executives, human resources, and management staff.
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The Power of Conflict Management
2026-10-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Meals on Wheels, 2718 Danbury, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Effective conflict management is crucial for maintaining a productive and harmonious workplace. This workshop, “The Power of Conflict Management,” provides participants with the tools and strategies to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively, fostering a positive organizational culture.
Focus: Participants will learn how to identify the sources of conflict, understand different conflict styles, and apply conflict resolution techniques to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. The workshop emphasizes the importance of communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills in managing conflicts effectively.
Additional Content: Participants will engage in interactive exercises and case studies to practice conflict resolution skills. Pre-reading materials and assessments will be provided before the session (included in the fee). Registration closes three weeks before the class date to allow time for these preparations.
Prework or Assessment: Complete TKI assessment.
NOTE: Registration closes 3 weeks before class to allow participants to complete the assessment.
Investment for this class: $155
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