Please note: Our office will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 and remain closed through Friday, April 26. Happy Fiesta!
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 […]
Giving and receiving effective feedback is a cornerstone of leveraging self-awareness, self -management, individual/team performance, and leadership potential. The typical workplace environment places great value on communication, but the greatest barrier to effective communication is “assuming it has occurred.” Do you tell more than you ask? Judge everything you experience, or learn from it? Participants complete […]
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 […]
Join us for an exciting in-person event, the San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarships Info Session, on Thu Nov 09 2023 at 08:30 AM! Don't miss out on this chance to explore various scholarship opportunities and gain valuable knowledge about the application process. We have over 100 scholarship funds, and last year awarded over $9 million! This event will take […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]