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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181101T113000
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SUMMARY:November Network Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Tax Reform – The Effects on Nonprofits\nJoin us at the November Network Luncheon for a presentation on “Tax Reform – The Effects on Nonprofits.”  Nonprofits may not pay taxes but they can still be affected by changes in the tax law. The 2017 tax reform legislation brought sweeping change to everyone\, including tax exempt organizations. Join us for an opportunity to learn how the new tax law impacts your organization and its donors. From new taxable income to helping your donors maximize the tax benefits of their contributions\, our presenters will update you and provide helpful suggestions to aid you in navigating the new tax landscape.\nSpeakers: Mary Jane Pieroni\, Managing Director\, Nonprofit Services at BDO USA\, LLP and Stephen Lenivy\, CPA\, Tax Manager at BDO USA\, LLP \n\nEvent Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Type\nEnds\nRemaining\nPrice\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket\nOctober 30\, 2018\nNA\n$20.00\n\n\nNon-member Ticket\nOctober 30\, 2018\nNA\n$25.00\n\n\nLate Registration – Member\nNovember 01\, 2018\nNA\n$25.00\n\n\nLate Registration – Non-member\nNovember 01\, 2018\nNA\n$30.00
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/november-network-luncheon/
LOCATION:Community Commons\, 427 Spencer Rd.\, St. Peters\, MO\, 63376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Council":MAILTO:http://www.communitycouncilstc.org/component/contact/39/12-general-information
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T200146Z
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SUMMARY:Love Where You Serve
DESCRIPTION:High Value\, No Cost!\nWhat do you see when you look at the community where you serve and/or live? A place full of struggles\, or a place full of potential and value? Come learn why how we view our communities matters and how we can respond to God’s invitation to LOVE where we serve and live.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/love-where-you-serve/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20171103T173532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173532Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Can You Hear Me?  The Essence of Active Listening
DESCRIPTION:This one-day workshop will help participants develop and practice their active listening skills.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/can-you-hear-me-the-essence-of-active-listening/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20171103T173819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173819Z
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence - Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Emotional intelligence\, also called EQ\, is the ability to be aware of and to manage emotions and relationships.  It’s a pivotal factor in personal and professional 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 life.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/emotional-intelligence-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20160630T142702Z
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SUMMARY:Knock Their Socks Off - Adult Presentation Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Sept. 23\, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. #92 JC Penney Conference Center on the UMSL north campus\nMost nonprofits deal with adult volunteers\, and nonprofit trainers and staff know that teaching adults is much different than teaching children. Adults have certain expectations and learning styles that need to be utilized in order for them to retain the information. As an adult educator\, creating presentations\, training and facilitating becomes much more intricate as our audiences mature.\nCome to this class to learn and practice the following:\nAdult Learning Techniques: \n\nDifferent types of learning styles and how to cater to each one\nThe leaders 3 roles in front of the room\nHow to successfully handle difficult participants\nGaining credibility with your participants\nHow to immediately grab your audience’s attention\nThe types of questions you should be asking your attendees to ensure understanding\n\nPublic Speaking Techniques: \n\nHow to look confident (even when you’re not)\nThe effect that colors/appearance have on your audience\nThe importance of body language\nHow to use your voice to make an impact\nHow to create visuals that compliment\, not take away from\, your presentation\nHow to properly interact with your audience\n\nInstructor Erin Cox is a graduate of Missouri State University\, and an award-winning public speaker with over 10 years of training and development experience. She has facilitated hundreds of seminars in over 40 US states as well as the Bahamas and throughout Great Britain.\nHer vast and varied client list ranges from local\, not-for-profit organizations to international Fortune 500 companies. Erin’s unique presentation style and captivating storytelling ability make her a sought-after speaker and trainer both locally and internationally.\nAn active member of the National Speakers Association\, ASTD and Toastmasters\, her engaging and motivating presentations will arm you with the skills and knowledge necessary to create a more efficient and team-oriented workplace.\nFee: $75 ($60 for MVMA members\, with promo code. MVMA members who need the promo code may contact Pam Gordon at President@mvma-stl.org). Lunch is included.\nClick here to register for Knock Their Socks Off – Adult Presentation Techniques!\nThis course will qualify for 6 hours of credit toward the Chancellor’s Certificate in Volunteer Management. In order to obtain this noncredit certificate\, individuals must enroll in\, and complete\, 16 or more hours of training in classes and/or events that are produced as part of the collaboration between MVMA and the NPML program.\nPlease note\, this class uses a different registration system than classes we have previously offered\, which may necessitate setting up a new user ID. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/knock-their-socks-off-adult-presentation-techniques/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20151230T211736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T211736Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Quarter Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:St. Louis area churches and organizations will once again gather to discuss the “ins and outs” of volunteer management. The focus of this meeting will be determined at the 1st Quarter gathering on February 9th. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2nd-quarter-christian-volunteer-managers-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20160104T142406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T142406Z
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SUMMARY:Serve Boldly\, LEAD Boldly! An Evening of Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:What impact can BOLD LEADERSHIP have on how we SERVE? Join us  as we hear from five unique churches/organizations who are doing innovative work in order to have a life-giving presence in their communities. The evening will begin with drinks and light appetizers. Then\, presenters will have seven minutes to share their stories\, with a time of Q&A following the final speaker. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/serve-boldly-lead-boldly-an-evening-of-possibilities/
LOCATION:CRAVE Coffeehouse\, 3500 Caroline Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20160108T224241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T224241Z
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SUMMARY:Change Readiness & Leading Towards Culture Change
DESCRIPTION:Is your church or organization in need of a change that goes beyond the surface? Are you ready to take the necessary steps to move toward a new reality? Need clarity on your role as a leader in the culture-change process? Come learn how culture impacts outreach\, and how to alter or clarify your mission\, values\, vision\, and strategy in order to engage in more effective ministry.\nGuest Speakers:\nTodd Jones is an assistant professor in the practical development department at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, MO. He teaches a variety of core courses in the curriculum\, as well as elective courses in church planting and congregational revitalization. He also assists congregations as a consultant focusing on staff development\, strategic planning\, and church planting.\nMichael Zeigler is the Pastor at Epiphany Lutheran Church who is currently in the trenches\, leading his church towards a greater level of engagement in the community! He also serves part-time as an Air Force Reserve officer and as a guest instructor at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, MO. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/change-readiness-leading-towards-culture-change/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Other,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20160108T224241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T224241Z
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SUMMARY:"When God Left the Building" - Dinner\, Viewing\, and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:As the culture around us changes\, it can become increasingly difficult for the church to communicate in a way that connects with our communities. “When God Left the Building” is a film that addresses this challenging topic and highlights churches that have decided to stay on mission\, flex their approach\, and reach those outside the church. We will gather in fellowship to eat dinner\, watch the film\, and discuss how best to engage our communities with mission-focused ministry! View the trailer below! \nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/when-god-left-the-building-dinner-viewing-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Salem Lutheran Church – Affton\, MO\, 8343 Gravois Rd.\, St. Louis\, 63123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Send Me St. Louis":MAILTO:info@sendmestlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20151217T201720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T201720Z
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SUMMARY:Select Legal Issues in Fundraising: (1) Overview of State Fundraising Laws\, and (2) Illegal Gambling vs. Legal Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes well-intentioned and seemingly acceptable fundraising activities can run afoul of the law\, even without a nonprofit knowing it is breaking the law. But ignorance of the law is no defense against an investigation into illegal fundraising activities. Come to this class to learn more about some of the fundraising-related laws that you need to know about\, including: \n\nState regulations for registration of fundraising activities (in Missouri and other states);\nWhat it means to “solicit” contributions from state-to-state\, and the ramifications of illegal or misleading solicitations;\nHow to avoid violating do-not-call laws;\nProtection of restricted assets and endowments;\nHow to tell whether  your gambling-related fundraising activity is a form of legal gaming or illegal gambling\n\nInstructors: \nAssistant Attorney General Bob Carlson coordinates all nonprofit and charity law issues for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. He frequently investigates and litigates cases in all areas of state nonprofit law. Bob is also a past president of the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) and is co-leader of the ongoing Cancer Fund multistage case – one of the largest charity fraud cases ever brought.  Bob also teaches a seminar on Nonprofit Organizations at Saint Louis University School of Law and often speaks on topics concerning state Attorney Generals’ regulation of the nonprofit sector and fundraising law.\nDan Sise\, JD\, joined the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program (NPML Program) at U.M. – St. Louis in October\, 2008\, and serves the program’s Academic Coordinator and Community Engagement Manager.   Dan is also an instructor for the NPML Program\, and teaches a class on “Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations” that is a required course for the NPML Certificate. A 1997 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law\, Dan is currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois.  In the course of his legal career\, Dan has dealt with a wide range of issues\, including regulatory compliance\, insurance coverage and defense\, community redevelopment\, and nonprofit governance and oversight. He serves on the board of directors of a number of nonprofit organizations\, including the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis. Prior to joining the faculty of the NPML program\, Dan worked at Habitat for Humanity St. Louis where he was director of operations.\nClick here to register for Select Legal Issues in Fundraising: (1) Overview of State Fundraising Laws\, and (2) Illegal Gambling vs. Legal Gaming.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/select-legal-issues-in-fundraising-1-overview-of-state-fundraising-laws-and-2-illegal-gambling-vs-legal-gaming/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20160104T141905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T141905Z
UID:1684-1455008400-1455015600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:1st Quarter Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join with others from St. Louis area churches and organizations to discuss what works\, what doesn’t\, and how to best manage your volunteers effectively. This quarter’s meeting will focus on how to best manage and engage both Christian and non-Christian volunteers who are working side-by-side in your organization or congregation.\nGuest Speakers:\nSara Lux is the Director of Development at The Bridge Outreach\, a ministry serving the homeless in St. Louis\, City. Previously\, she worked as an English teacher in China and served as a Policy Associate at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.\nTamara Blanke is the Volunteer Manager at The Bridge Outreach\, and she has more than 10 years of varied management experience. She is very passionate about engaging the community to end homelessness! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/1st-quarter-christian-volunteer-managers-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20160104T142406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T142406Z
UID:1681-1454144400-1454160600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Least of These: A Glimpse at Poverty
DESCRIPTION:Stepping out in ministry often means stepping outside of our comfort zones. When we reach across barriers within our communities\, we sometimes find ourselves in unfamiliar territory. Join us for an in-depth workshop designed to prepare leaders and volunteers for ministry in the margins. Having a deeper understanding of those whom we serve often leads to more effective outreach!\nGuest Speaker:\nHannah Shanks (MSW\, former Events & Communications Coordinator with Send Me St. Louis) will lead us through this interactive poverty simulation! Attendees will learn about the realities of life in poverty\, engage in some budget & spending exercises\, reflect and discuss what has been learned\, and leave with a better understanding of those who are struggling financially in their communities. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-least-of-these-a-glimpse-at-poverty/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20151230T143255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T143255Z
UID:1677-1453392000-1453397400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success & Sustainability\nParticipants 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.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/part-2-nuts-bolts-for-success-sustainability/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Leadership,Legal,Other,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20151230T142915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T142915Z
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SUMMARY:Part 1: Best Choices & Basic Steps
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Best Choices & Basic Steps \nIf you are thinking about helping your community by founding a nonprofit corporation\, experts Sue Greenberg and Laurie Hauber will explain the various legal and financial options to consider\, and outline the essential steps in the nonprofit process. Potential sources of revenue\, how to build a good governing board and developing a realistic budget will be discussed.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/part-1-best-choices-basic-steps/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Fundraising,Human Resources,Other,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150814T144016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144016Z
UID:1489-1441270800-1441278000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Gaining Access to Capital
DESCRIPTION:Gaining Access to Capital\n  \nAre you ready for a capital project?\nTopics will include:\n \n\nHow to use debt\nLease vs. buy\nSpecific financing sources for nonprofits\nCase studies – using leverage to scale programs\n\nAbout the Presenters\nDavid Desai-Ramirez \nDavid Desai-Ramirez\, IFF’s executive director for Kansas\, Missouri and southern Illinois\, is responsible for leading and managing operations and lending activities in the region. David joined IFF in January 2015 after eight years at The Desco Group\, where he was most recently the senior manager of finance\, responsible valuation\, risk management\, treasury and capitalization of the roughly $650M commercial real estate portfolio. During his tenure\, David negotiated\, structured and closed over 30 loans totaling more than $300 million. \nMichelle Gleason \nMichelle Gleason joined IFF in July 2008 as underwriter for charter school clients. She later relocated to St. Louis to assist with new charter school development\, facility consulting\, and financial planning. Currently as a senior loan officer\, Michelle is responsible for underwriting and getting approval for all loan requests across IFF’s southern region. Prior to IFF\, Michelle was lead account manager at Key Bank Real Estate Capital\, where she managed various commercial real estate loan portfolios. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University. Currently\, she serves as board treasurer for the Missouri Charter Public School Association. \nIFF is a mission-driven lender\, real estate consultant and developer that helps communities thrive by creating opportunities for low-income populations and individuals with disabilities. From child care to senior housing\, IFF works closely with clients from every sector\, offering affordable\, flexible financing; full-scale real estate consulting; and community development services. Since 2006\, we have made over $50 million in loans to nonprofits and housing developers in St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/gaining-access-to-capital/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150814T144323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144323Z
UID:1491-1440597600-1440604800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Present with Poise\, Power\, and Punch
DESCRIPTION:Present with Power\, Poise and PunchDo you want to overcome nervousness and deliver your best presentation ever? Then this enrichment program is for you.This presentation skills workshop will assist you in gaining techniques to improve your ability to confidently communicate effectively\, persuasively and with presence using your own style. You’ll learn how to use positive body language for impact and discover ways to keep the attention of your audience. You’ll also learn how to develop and organize your presentation in an easy framework and respond to challenging questions.When: Wednesday\, August 26\, 2015Time: 2 – 4 p.m.About the Presenter:\nNancy Schnoebelen\, founder of Polished.\, is an empowering leadership coach and professional development expert. Highly dedicated and results oriented\, she has the passion and skill for helping organizations and individuals achieve success. From professionals\, athletes\, and politicians to college students\, high school teens and children\, Nancy’s hand’s on programs help many unlock their potential in extraordinary leadership\, presence\, power and polish. Nancy possesses a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Journalism. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate world serving in leadership roles in marketing and communications and brings a wealth of knowledge\, insight and education to her clients. Nancy gives her clients the essential skills necessary to handle any professional or social situation with style and aplomb.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/present-with-poise-power-and-punch/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150421T134933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T134933Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering Across the Lifespan: Engaging Volunteers of All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering Across the Lifespan: Engaging Volunteers of All Ages\nFriday\, June 26\, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nHow can you engage volunteers from pre-school to retirement? This workshop will present the unique challenges and best practices from volunteer managers working with volunteers of all ages. Topics will include best practices for the unique needs of each generation from recruiting\, training\, engaging and retaining.\nInstructors will include Nicole Dalton\, Volunteer Screening and Placement Manager at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri; Simone Bernstein of Volunteer Nation; Stephanie Kurtzman\, Director of Community Service and Associate Program Director of the Gephardt Institute; a representative from the United Way; and Elizabeth Pawloski\, RSVP Coordinator at The OASIS Institute.\nThis course qualifies for credit toward the Chancellor’s Certificate in Volunteer Management. In order to obtain this noncredit chancellor’s certificate\, individuals must enroll in\, and complete\, 16 or more hours of training in classes and/or events that qualify.\nTuition: $75 ($60 for MVMA members)\nLunch is included\n(MVMA members\, you may email sised@umsl.edu if you need the discount promo code)
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteering-across-the-lifespan-engaging-volunteers-of-all-ages/
LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150601T193756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T193756Z
UID:1437-1434013200-1434024000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Strategy Basics: Moving your Mission Forward
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/strategy-basics-moving-your-mission-forward/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150601T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T153643Z
UID:1433-1433408400-1433419200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to be a Facilitator
DESCRIPTION:Participants in this workshop will learn:\n·         What is facilitation?\n·         Facilitator vs. Trainer\n·         When to be a facilitator and when to be a trainer\n·         Dealing with difficult personalities\n·         Handling conflict\n·         How to be a leader when you are not the facilitator
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-be-a-facilitator/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150421T165646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T165646Z
UID:1415-1430384400-1430406000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Volunteer Management
DESCRIPTION:Basics of Volunteer Management\nFor many nonprofits\, volunteers play a major role in the success of the organization.  With ever-increasing demands on services\, a well-managed volunteer program can help your organization meet the needs of your constituents while maximizing budget.  Help your organization prepare for\, recruit\, utilize and retain the best volunteers.\nAt the completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n·             Apply the Volunteer Personnel Pathway to volunteer opportunities and program plans\n·             Understand the role of retention planning and its various facets;\n·             Identify potential pools of volunteers to meet the needs of your organization;\n·             Implement no less than three specific recruitment strategies for your organization’s volunteer needs; and\,\n·             Generate training strategies appropriate to both volunteer and organization needs.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/basics-of-volunteer-management/
CATEGORIES:Other,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150324T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T210913Z
UID:1332-1430316000-1430326800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Focus on Fraud: Prevention and Detection Measures for Nonprofit Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 29\, 2015 2-5 p.m. in 402 J.C. Penney Conference Center on the UMSL campus\nNews 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.\nJoin us for a discussion on how nonprofits can prevent and detect fraud within their organizations. Topics to be covered include: \n\nPrevalence of Fraud and Recent Examples of Fraud\nCommon Types of Fraud Schemes\nRed Flags\nPreventive and Detective Internal Controls\nInvestigating Potential Frauds\n\nInstructors: CHRISTINA M. SOLOMON\, CPA\, CFE\, CFF is a Partner in RubinBrown’s Business Advisory Services Group. As a financial forensics expert\, she performs forensic accounting analysis and fraud investigations. She has provided financial consultation to businesses in a variety of industries\, including manufacturing and distribution\, professional service firms\, healthcare\, environmental\, and not-for-profit organizations. Christina’s consulting services include developing financial analyses\, quantifying damages\, writing reports and providing deposition and trial testimonies. In addition\, she has internal audit\, financial modeling and data analysis experience. \nAMY ALTHOLZ\, CPA is a Partner in RubinBrown’s Not-for-Profit and Assurance Services Groups. Amy also serves as the Vice Chair of the Not-For-Profit Services Group. Her experience with a variety of not-for-profit clients provides her valuable insight into the industry’s best practices.\nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/focus-on-fraud-prevention-and-detection-measures-for-nonprofit-organizations-2/
LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150324T211026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211026Z
UID:1348-1429038000-1429045200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Serve BOLDLY: An Evening of Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of the church in the community?  How does a church connect with\, and meet the needs of\, those in their neighborhood? Join us as we hear from five churches\, each with a unique perspective\, who are doing innovative work to be a life-giving presence in their community.  Presenters will have seven minutes to share their story and a time of Q and A will follow the final speaker. This program promises to be inspiring and thought provoking as we get a glimpse of the many ways God moves through His church to be His hands and feet in a broken and hurting world. The evening will conclude with a reception including drinks and light appetizers provided by CRAVE Coffee House!\nThis training is perfect for: lay leaders\, outreach directors/workers\, mission coordinators\, program directors\, new ministry exploration teams\, and anyone with a community ministry idea!\nHigh value\, no cost! Register today!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/serve-boldly-an-evening-of-possibilities/
LOCATION:CRAVE Coffeehouse\, 3500 Caroline Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Norbi":MAILTO:mandy@sendmestlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150324T212826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T212826Z
UID:1362-1427965200-1427976000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Building Bench Strengths
DESCRIPTION:Two Part Workshop \nApril 2nd\, 2015 – 9:00 am – Noon \nApril 16th\, 2015 – 9:00 am – Noon \n \nClass Description\nStrong succession strategies are based in effective leadership teams. At the core of this culture is the ability to synthesize diverse strengths into effective team action. This strength-based approach is critical to creating an environment that develops strong leaders who execute a shared\, perpetual vision. In this six hour interactive\, instructional and discussion based workshop participants will:\n \n\nBuild awareness about the stages of team development\nLearn to map a strategy to build an effective team\nBuild self-awareness about individual strengths\nLearn how personal and group processes benefit from differing individual talents\nLearn dynamics of different communication preferences\nBuild capacity to develop leadership skills in others and offer resources for additional leadership training\n\n\nPrior to the workshop\, each participant must complete the following assessments:\n \n\nOnline Strength Finder assessment (by Tom Rath)\nOnline Myers Briggs assessment\n\nAssessment links will be emailed after registration is completed. \n\nAbout the Presenter: \nJane Klieve\nPresident\, Klieve Group\,LLC\nJane has more than 25 years of leadership development and human resource management experience. Her company\, Klieve Group\, LLC\, specializes in leadership development\, group facilitation\, Board governance\, and transition management.  Clients include nonprofit\, corporate and religious organizations in the bi-state region and beyond.  She has served as a key consultant with Nonprofit Services Center for the last ten years.\nJane brings a 360◦ perspective to her work as a nonprofit governance consultant.  She has served on the boards of many organizations and state commissions and has served as president or an officer many times.  In addition\, she has served as the executive director of a nonprofit.  This first person experience is complimented by professional training.  Jane has completed programs in Advanced Board Consulting\, Assessment of Governing Boards and in the Governance as Leadership model through BoardSource.\nIn addition to her consulting practice\, Jane is an Adjunct Professor in the Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program at University of Missouri St. Louis.  She teaches one of the core courses in the program:  Staff Management Issues in Nonprofits.\nJane has a B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Human Resource Management/Business Administration from the University of Iowa.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/building-bench-strengths/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150401T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150324T212634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T212634Z
UID:1361-1427878800-1427891400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Leading from the Middle
DESCRIPTION:Organizational Systems: Leading from the Middle       9:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\nIn 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.\nAn interactive workshop which focuses on the dilemmas\, challenges\, system power possibilities and contributions of middle positions. Participants will engage in two simulations that enable them to identify specific actions that enhance their leadership at whatever level they are in their organizations.\nParticipants will learn about the 4 spaces of Organization life (Top\, Middle\, Bottom and Customer) and learn the predictable conditions in each space\, developed by Barry Oshry\, global social scientist and founder of Power + Systems. Participants will also identify specific actions they can take to increase their human system power in each of these spaces.\nAbout the Facilitator: \n\nKevin Purcell\nOrganization Development Consultant\nPower + Systems\nKevin is a consultant for Power + Systems. He has worked internally for both Microsoft (Seattle) and Memorial Health Systems (Springfield\, Ill) as Director of Organization Development.\nHe has conducted this workshop for the past 25 years around the world. Kevin’s non-profit experience includes working with Planned Parenthood\, Illinois Arts Council\, and founding two theater companies that are thriving today. He is currently Senior Consultant for Power + Systems and also Adjunct Faculty in the MBA program at University of Illinois-Springfield.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/leading-from-the-middle-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150324T211055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211055Z
UID:1345-1427358600-1427367600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:From Service to Relationships
DESCRIPTION:We serve a relational God and were created to be in relationship with others. Our social service outreach efforts to meet the physical and emotional needs of our neighbors is important\, but ultimately we want our activity in the community to lead to real relationships with those we serve.  Come learn how your church or organization can create space for relationships to develop and why engaging relationally will make your social service outreach sustainable and impactful.\nThis training is perfect for: volunteer coordinators\, DCEs\, social ministry/outreach teams\, activity directors\, missions team leaders\, office personnel\, congregation presidents\, Board of Education chairs\, youth directors\, a trustees\, VBS directors\, nursery care directors\, music directors\, senior ministry directors\, Sunday school superintendents\, and social ministry coordinators.  Or\, anyone in a church that comes in contact with volunteers.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/from-service-to-relationships/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Norbi":MAILTO:mandy@sendmestlouis.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230321
CREATED:20150207T033554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150207T033554Z
UID:1178-1424224800-1424275200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to BBB Charity Accreditation
DESCRIPTION:What is the BBB?\nWhy should your organization choose to become BBB accredited?\nHow does your organization get accredited?\nThis learning opportunity will answer all of your questions about becoming BBB accredited!\nLearn:\nOverview of the BBB\nThe impact BBB charity accreditation can have on your organization\nSteps to BBB charity accreditation\nJoin us for this free learning opportunity!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-bbb-charity-accreditation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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