According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, approximately $37 billion is wasted in the United States each year due to unnecessary meetings. Meetings come in all shapes and sizes, from the convention to a quick huddle in an office hallway. This presentation will focus on mid-to-small-size working meetings with groups who have a job to do requiring the ...
The VIP Circle of Influence will provide strategic creative tools, techniques and diverse communications which result in amazing short and long-term opportunities. Topics to be addressed: New Advanced Networking direction Excellent Tools for Relationship Building Confidence Building Interpersonal Enrichment Key Tools to Increase the Competitive Advantage Enhanced Service Initiatives Speaker: Jeri Schultz, President of Jeri Schultz & Associates, LLC, has spent the past ...
On Thursday, Aug. 8 from 4:30-5:30 pm, STL Nonprofit News will host a Learning Series event at Venture Cafe, 4240 Duncan. Join nonprofit gurus Maxine Clark and Diane Drollinger as we discuss Should I or Shouldn’t I Start a New Nonprofit? We’ll have a panel discussion followed by an audience Q and A.
Workshop’s Content: This workshop will build and practice skills in articulating and changing your nonprofit’s organizational culture. It is geared toward all organizational levels and applies to multiple areas of interest including building leadership capacity, working through changing funding streams, leading change and navigating human resource challenges. Key Learning Objectives: By the end of the two hour session, participants will ...
Whether a beginner, intermediate or advanced presenter, we can all benefit from improved public speaking skills. The better your public speaking, the greater your success - in business and in life! Giving an effective presentation is all about connecting with your audience. It's showing your passion, sharing stories and keeping it simple. This workshop will help get your audience listening ...
News stories about fraud and embezzlement at nonprofit organizations abound. Too many organizations find themselves dealing with these kinds of problems when an understanding of common schemes, and the implementation of relatively simple, yet important processes, procedures, and policies could protect them from many of these issues. Join us for a discussion on how nonprofits can prevent and detect fraud ...
Emotional intelligence, also called EQ, is the ability to be aware of and to manage emotions and relationships. It’s a pivotal factor in professional and personal success. IQ will get you in the door, but it’s your EQ, your ability to connect with others and manage the emotions of yourself and others that will determine how successful you are in ...
Sue Greenberg of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts and Tracy James of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri return to the GFC with their two-part series “So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit?” On January 16, 2020 they will present “Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?” and on January 23 they will be discussing “Nuts & ...
Having a culture of both impact and enjoyment is no easy task. We know we have to start by setting goals and recognizing achievements. From there though, we can’t have an enjoyable workplace simply by using the word "fun." Fun committees and fun days are just a small part of building the right culture. We have to have meetings employees ...
Network for Strong Communities will be hosting a call with nonprofit leaders concerning the impact of COVID-19. We invite you to join us as we discuss the current crisis and how local nonprofits are managing their staff, clients, and mission. To join the conversation, please follow the instructions below. Topic: COVID-19 Nonprofit Impact Please RSVP with Emily Garrison: nscadmin@nscnow.org or (314)961-7604 Join ...
AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent, commiserate, seek guidance, celebrate successes, or just "hang out" with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting a "Nonprofit Happy Hour" for any and all nonprofit professionals on Thursday, April 23rd, from 4 to 5 pm. This is an informal virtual gathering, and each participant is encouraged ...
AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent, commiserate, seek guidance, celebrate successes, or just "hang out" with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting a "Nonprofit Happy Hour" for any and all nonprofit professionals on Thursday, April 23rd, from 4 to 5 pm. This is an informal virtual gathering, and each participant is encouraged ...
AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent, commiserate, seek guidance, celebrate successes, or just "hang out" with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting a "Nonprofit Happy Hour" for any and all nonprofit professionals on Thursday, April 23rd, from 4 to 5 pm. This is an informal virtual gathering, and each participant is encouraged ...
AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent, commiserate, seek guidance, celebrate successes, or just "hang out" with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting "Nonprofit Happy Hours" for any and all nonprofit professionals. This is an informal virtual gathering, and each participant is encouraged to join with their own beverage of choice or special ...
For many of us, "no" is the hardest word to say. Is it because we have a strong desire to be liked? Is it because we've been socialized to value other people's needs and feelings more than our own? Is it because we don't want to seem rude? Learning to use your "no muscle" not only builds character and strength, ...
Gateway Center for Giving, EPIP St. Louis, Gladiator Consulting, YNPN St. Louis, NSC, and AFP St. Louis are excited to co-host St. Louis's second annual Beverage to Enhance Equity in Relationships (BEER) social event, sponsored by Bank of America. In the interest of health and safety, this year's event will be online. Jim Kemp of Bank of America will serve as our MC, interviewing several interesting guests ...
Learn relaxation skills for calming the body during times of anxiety and worry. Participants will practice self-talk techniques for minimizing worry and preventing anxious thoughts. A personal strength exercise will be introduced to help participants manage and prevent anxiety and worry. Participants will develop a peaceful feeling of confidence by using a peaceful scene exercise to minimize anxiety and worry. ...
Who or what holds power in your organization? How can we as nonprofit professionals, ensure inclusion, diversity, equity, and access are embraced as guiding principles? Join us for a provocative and powerful panel discussion with thought leaders Antoinette Carroll, Erica Williams, and Aimee Wehmeier who will discuss diversity within power structures in St. Louis nonprofits. Upon registering, you will receive an email ...
Participate in this web-based class for an updated primer on how to start a Missouri nonprofit corporation that will seek to obtain 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS. This class will also cover the basics of good governance policies, strategies, and requirements that will allow your organization to maintain its 501(c)(3) tax exempt status on an ongoing basis once you ...
The 2020 Census counted every person living in the United States and the five U.S. territories. The 2020 Census marked the 24th time that the country has counted its population; the first was in 1790. In addition to the Decennial, conducted every 10 years, the Census Bureau conducts surveys year-round. Currently they are conducting a survey on the impact of ...
Join AFP St. Louis Chapter for our NEW annual update meeting, to be held each spring. AFP Chapter President Lyndsey Reichardt and President-Elect Theresa Fleck will share our accomplishments from 2020, our goals for 2021, and future plans for AFP St. Louis. Then, fundraising expert Martin Leifeld will present on goal setting and goal management. In this presentation Martin will ...
Make a donation on Give STL Day to your favorite St. Louis nonprofit and watch your gift make a bigger impact. Give STL Day is powered by the St. Louis Community Foundation and is a part of the Foundation's initiative to expand charitable giving in our community and to strengthen our local nonprofit sector.
Businesses are reopening, people are traveling, and life appears to be on a path to normal...Where do nonprofits fall on the Covid continuum? We'll check in with a panel of nonprofit experts for a pandemic update and learn how their respective worlds have evolved since Covid-19 upended life as we know it. From budget shortfalls, furloughs, and layoffs to cancelled ...