We are delighted to present our series of workshops for Spring 2008.
Pre- registration is necessary. Directions to all locations will be sent upon registration. Be sure to check out our ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS at the bottom of the page.
Governance and Fundraising For Your Organization
The Basics of Good Board Governance
- The Role of the Board and Staff
- Where and How to find the Board Members and volunteers your agency needs
- The importance of Mission and Vision in Fundraising
The Basics of Fundraising
- Elements of a Fundraising Plan
- How to Find and Cultivate Donors
- Basic Fundraising Techniques That Work
Facilitator: Les Loysen, CFRE
Who should attend: Staff, Trustees and Volunteers
Cost: $95/participant
Light meal and beverages provided.
Nonprofit Lifecycles & Culture: A Proactive Approach to Growth & Development
This workshop covers:
- Implications of a Lifecycle & Culture Approach
- Nonprofit Lifecycles - Three Predictive Models
- Founder's Syndrome - Intentional Efforts Needed To Broaden Ownership
- Other Critical Nonprofit Influences - Generational Change
- Now That We Know - Next Steps in Sustaining A Healthy Nonprofit
Facilitator: Regina Podhorin of The Leadership Group, Trenton
Who should attend: Executive Director, Development and Program Staff, Trustees
Cost: $95/participant
Light meal and beverages provided.
The Art of the Ask
The first part of the workshop focuses on best ways to position your organization to solicit major gift support and what is most effective and appropriate for each "ask". The second part of the workshop is a coaching session on face-to-face solicitation, preparation for the "ask" and role play to learn the best tactics for asking for donations.
Facilitator: Janice Alderman
Who should attend: Executive Directors, Development Directors, and Board Members
Cost: $95/participant
Refreshments provided.
Program Evaluation: Bringing to life what you put in the grant request
When you wrote that last proposal you prayed they would skip over the program evaluation part, didn't you? Now they really want you to submit evaluation reports and your own language is coming back to haunt you. This session will outline the necessary steps and strategies for good program evaluation. It will help you customize strategies for your particular programs and make them easy to implement. It will also get you ready for that next grant by designing program evaluation based on desired outcomes and measurable results.
Facilitator: Regina Podhorin of The Leadership Group, Trenton
Who should attend:
- Anyone who does program development and/or grant writing
- Program Directors responsible for grant management
- Board members who want to understand the board role in evaluation oversight
Cost: $95/participant
Light meal and beverages provided.
Moving Beyond Government Funding: Expanding Your Data Base
Description: Does your nonprofit organization rely heavily on government funding to run your programming? Do you find it difficult to meet demand and cover shortfalls? It's time to learn about other funding opportunities in your community that will help your nonprofit grow and thrive. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop that will change the way you think about funding for your nonprofit.
Facilitator: Maria Semple of The Prospect Finder
Who should attend: Executive Directors, Development Directors, and Board members
Cost: $95/participant
