Grant Management Basics

Central Library SLPL 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO, United States

Your npo has been awarded a grant, now what? Attorney Dan Sise, academic coordinator and community engagement manager at UMSL's Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program will review basic leadership skills, legal issues and internal processes you need to know to successfully fulfill the terms of the grant contract in this free 2 hr. session in the 2nd floor training rm ...

Free

Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Training

Central Library SLPL 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO, United States

If your nonprofit serves children in Missouri, come get a free overview of what national and local data is tracked and made accessible to you free via the KIDS COUNT® efforts of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Learn how to find and use the right data to effectively support your mission. Cosponsored by ARCHS, the official Missouri KIDS COUNT® data ...

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When It’s *All Up to You! (*Running a Small Nonprofit)

Central Library SLPL 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO, United States

Founders and leaders of new or volunteer-staffed nonprofits are invited to this special session led by VLAA's Sue Greenberg about the practical side of managing your organization to achieve your mission. Get how-to tips from a pro on prioritizing time, building your board, essential record-keeping and internal controls, and developing a doable CEO job description. Bring questions. Cosponsored by Volunteer ...

Organizational Systems: Leading from the Middle

Network for Strong Communities 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240, St. Louis, MO, United States

Event Details: Organizational Systems: Leading from the Middle In order to survive in these turbulent times, organizations need competent, effective, and empowered middle management. Yet those in middle positions commonly report that their jobs are demanding and stressful. Leading from the Middle aims at transforming middle positions into the drivers of integrated and effective change in their organization. An interactive ...

$60

How to be a Facilitator

Network for Strong Communities 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240, St. Louis, MO, United States

Event Details: Participants in this workshop will learn: · What is facilitation? · Facilitator vs. Trainer · When to be a facilitator and when to be a trainer · Dealing with difficult personalities · Handling conflict · How to be a leader when you are not the facilitator About the Presenter: Jane Klieve President, Klieve Group,LLC Jane has more than ...

$60

Central 4 Fundraiser$: Fall 2015 Update

Central Library SLPL 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO, United States

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: 1)    recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors, 2)    recommendations of  free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up ...

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Creating Successful Group Dynamics: How to Build Better Teams, Committees, and Collaborations

Social Science and Business building SSB 411, on the north campus of UM-St. Louis One University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

Creating Successful Group Dynamics: How to Build Better Teams, Committees, and Collaborations   Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Social Sciences and Business building, Room SSB 411 (on the UMSL north campus). “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever ...

$25

Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success & Sustainability

Central Library SLPL 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO, United States

Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success & Sustainability Participants who have completed a mission statement and program plan for their organization are invited to bring them to this session to get help with important details before submitting their organization’s articles of incorporation, bylaws, and 501(C)3 application.

Big Gifts – Small Shops

Network for Strong Communities 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240, St. Louis, MO, United States

About the Workshop: Big Gifts – Small Shops Think you can't get big gifts in small shops? Think again! Learn to educate, inspire, and motivate your entire agency, including your Board, to get behind the major gifts process. Together we’ll unravel the mysteries of building the case for funding, identifying major gift prospects, preparing for solicitation, cultivating, making the ask, ...

$60

Taste of the Summit #1: “From Here to There”

The Global Leadership Summit, produced by Willow Creek Association, is a low-cost, two-day training that equips Christian leaders with vision, skill development, and inspiration to more effectively lead. No matter where you lead, the GLS is a world-class experience designed to help you get better and embrace your grander vision—the reason God called you to lead. This year's Summit is ...

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