San Antonio Area Foundation

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 […]

Organizational Readiness for fundraising is tailored to nonprofits, focusing on preparing them to secure funding, particularly through grants. This comprehensive training session equips participants with the knowledge and tools to assess and strengthen their nonprofit's readiness to attract funding sources. Through interactive discussions, real-life case studies, and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn to evaluate their […]

This course will equip you to lead with purpose, maximize talent, build a strong culture, and optimize productivity. It will include core concepts that all leaders should know and practice. You will learn how to communicate effectively, handle workplace issues, explore different leadership approaches to improve productivity, provide feedback, and retain key talent. Objectives: Align […]

Understanding the importance of a clear, compelling strategic vision is common, yet leaders often face negative experiences while developing them. It starts with clarifying organizational identity, and then building a vision that appreciates the most important organizational beliefs, values and convictions. It results in a lean plan that is both easy to onboard people to […]

Nonprofit work is hard. There is never a smooth path, enough money, or an easy answer. And yet people (you) choose this work even when – or because – it’s most challenging.  Some may say “it’s a calling.”  Perhaps. If we follow science, however, it might be something else: grit. While this trait may not […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]