Basics of Volunteer Management For 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. At the completion of this workshop, participants will ...
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
Volunteering Across the Lifespan: Engaging Volunteers of All Ages Friday, June 26, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. How 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 ...
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 ...
Gaining Access to Capital Are you ready for a capital project? Topics will include: How to use debt Lease vs. buy Specific financing sources for nonprofits Case studies – using leverage to scale programs About the Presenters David Desai-Ramirez David Desai-Ramirez, IFF’s executive director for Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois, is responsible for leading and managing operations and lending activities ...
Part 1: Best Choices & Basic Steps If 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 ...
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.
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! Guest Speaker: Hannah Shanks (MSW, ...
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. Guest Speakers: Sara Lux is the Director of Development at The Bridge ...