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SUMMARY:The Balanced Scorecard
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nThe Balanced Scorecard\nThe balanced scorecard (BSC) is a strategy performance management tool – a semi-standard structured report\, supported by design methods and automation tools\, that can be used by managers to keep track of the execution of activities by the staff within their control and to monitor the consequences arising from these actions. The BSC has evolved to become an effective strategy execution framework.\nThe BSC concept is now seen as a critical foundation in a holistic strategy execution process that\, besides helping organizations articulate strategy in actionable terms\, provides a road map for strategy execution\, for mobilizing and aligning executives and employees\, and making strategy a continual process.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKevin Drollinger \nPresident/CEO\, Epworth  \nKevin Drollinger became the President/CEO of Epworth Children & Family Services in 1994. Under his leadership Epworth has honed its agency mission\, vision and values and has made Epworth one of the largest Methodist National Mission Institutions in the country. Kevin has instituted innovative management tools to promote accountability and transparency\, and a seamless integration of strategic planning\, board governance and a senior leadership structure.\nKevin has a MSSW and a MBA from the University of Wisconsin. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty for the Webster University Business School Nonprofit program.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-balanced-scorecard/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes,Human Resources,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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SUMMARY:Understanding Funders' Expectations for Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nUnderstanding Funders’ Expectations for Evaluation\nThere are many reasons for a nonprofit to evaluate its performance and outcomes\, including gathering the information that helps in serving the community as effectively as possible and also enabling the organization to report on its impact to funders\, board members and other stakeholders. This workshop helps attendees understand the evaluation vocabulary typically used by funders (like the difference between outcomes\, indicators and measures) and also how to develop a straightforward approach to measuring and reporting on impact that aligns with funders’ expectations.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/understanding-funders-expectations-for-evaluation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Strategy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T170000
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SUMMARY:The Feasibility Study - Understanding and Using This Important Tool For Your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:The basic function of the Planning and Feasibility Study is to determine how well positioned the organization is to achieve the traditional standards and hallmarks associated with a successful fundraising campaign program. An effective use of the study process can uncover ways and means to lead organizations to success\, even when the challenges may appear daunting or ambitious. Feasibility studies are often used in relation to a particular campaign\, but this tool can also be used to inform and advance other philanthropic capacity building efforts. Come to this class to learn more about how feasibility studies work\, and how your nonprofit can employ this important tool to help advance your development goals.\nInstructor Dan Reynolds began his career in the independent sector with a low-income housing organization in Chicago. Prior to joining HRA in 1999 he was a Director with Doorways\, an inter-faith residence in St. Louis serving people with HIV/AIDS.\nIn his Leadership Role with HRA Dan has conducted numerous planning and feasibility studies\, written many fund development plans\, directed annual fund programs and led highly successful capital campaigns raising millions of dollars with his clients in the Midwest.\nDan earned bachelor’s degrees in Latin American Studies and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in Public Policy Administration with a certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis\, where he graduated with honors. Dan has served as Board Member to the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals. Dan is an adjunct instructor at Washington University for Nonprofits and Philanthropy.\nClick to register!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-feasibility-study-understanding-and-using-this-important-tool-for-your-nonprofit-organization/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes,Fundraising,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151209T140000
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SUMMARY:Tools for Data Collection
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\nAbout the Workshop:\nTools for Data Collection\nThis workshop continues our series of “how-to” evaluation sessions that focus on developing impact measurement strategies that make the most sense for your program\, for those you serve\, and for the level of resources you have to work with. This workshop focuses on developing realistic and effective data collection tools for evaluating your shorter and longer term objectives. Participants are asked to bring a list of program outcomes for developing at least one new approach to measurement during the workshop utilizing templates provided by the presenter.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/tools-for-data-collection/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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SUMMARY:Central 4 Fundraiser$: Fall 2015 Update
DESCRIPTION:Any nonprofit professionals and interested volunteers are invited to this overview of the latest free resources and services for fundraisers available at St. Louis Public’s Central Library including:\n1)    recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors\,\n2)    recommendations of  free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up with trending mission\, finance and/or leadership issues affecting your requests for funds\, And\n3)    meet contact links with local professional groups working to improve  the sector\, including the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation\, NSC\, AFP\, CSPRC\, GPA\, NPML & YNPN.\nCoffee\, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Because the program will begin before Central Library is officially open to the public\, PREREGISTRATION for this FREE Event is required.  Call 314-539-0357 or register online at slplgfcnews.blogspot.com\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/central-4-fundraiser-fall-2015-update/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Finance,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Human Resources,Leadership,Marketing,Strategy,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org
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SUMMARY:Modeling Evaluation through Logic Models
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nModeling Evaluation through Logic Models\nLogic models can provide an excellent means to evaluate the effectiveness of your organization and programs.  But sometimes using a logic model or other evaluator measures can seem like a time-consuming task that provides little in the way of reward.  If you keep it simple and know how to use it though\, a logic model can save you lots of time and frustration in the long run. This interactive workshop guides participants through developing straightforward logic models that not only help organizations reach consensus about what they do and why they do it\, but also serve as the road map to a realistic and manageable evaluation and impact measurement system.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\,\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/modeling-evaluation-through-logic-models/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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SUMMARY:Getting Started in Evaluation and Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nGetting Started in Evaluation and Outcomes\nOutcome evaluation is an important process for nonprofits in making programs as effective while reporting to funders and board members on the success of your organization.\nThis interactive workshop is for those who are new to outcome-based evaluation and addresses the following topics:\n1) assessing organizational readiness\n2) determining targeted outcomes that are consistent with your mission\, vision and values\n3) using logic models to outline your evaluation needs\n4) aligning evaluation activities to your target population and your audiences for evaluation results.\nAbout the Presenter\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\,\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/getting-started-in-evaluation-and-outcomes/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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