• Diversifying Funding Streams

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Ever wonder why it’s so hard to break out of the mostly grant-funded model and into more diverse funding streams?  In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, explore the Stanford Social Innovation Review 10 Funding Models to see the public’s perception of your nonprofit.  Then, discuss ways to start building an individual giving program from scratch.    About the ...

    $40
  • Ted-ify Your Talk

    Virtual Workshop

    Program Description TED and TEDx Talks are a way of sharing an idea with the audience. It’s taking something that matters deeply to the speaker and rebuilding it inside the listener's minds. The goal is to give the audience the gift of an idea that, in a very real way, changes them. This session will explore how to bring a ...

    $10 – $15
  • Teamwork and Team Building

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  This workshop will focus on the structures and dynamics of teamwork, the common challenges and strategies to address "team brownout and team burnout" and explore activities and opportunities inherent in the current virtual workplace that can help retain team connection and cohesion. Team building and teamwork are developed when there is an intentional plan to develop and ...

    $40
  • The Delmar Divine

    Saint Louis Club 7701 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO, United States

    Networking from 11:15-11:45 am Lunch from 11:45 am -12:15 pm Opening Remarks and Speaker 12:15-1:15 pm The Delmar Divine—opened in January 2022—fulfills the dream of founder, Maxine Clark, to create the space and a place to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of the nonprofit sector in the St. Louis region, especially among health, education and human service organizations, while ...

    $35 – $50
  • Debits and Credits and Assets, Oh My! A Basic Overview of Not-for-Profit Financial Statements

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Join us as we explore, in detail, the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Activities for a nonprofit. Don’t know what these terms are? No worries, no experience necessary! Come with questions and leave with a basic understanding of the most common financial statements and terms used in nonprofit financials. This is a great workshop ...

    $30
  • Releasing and Reframing: Imposter Syndrome

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

    Agenda 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Presentation, Discussion, and Q&A About the Program Have you ever experienced Imposter Syndrome? Even strong leaders sometimes doubt their abilities, especially during the uncertainties of the last two years. The presenters will authentically share how Imposter Syndrome has impacted their leadership journeys, and how they’ve used ...

    $10 – $20
  • Tools to Make Grant Writing and Management Easier

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Do you find yourself wishing you could clone yourself to get twice as much done? I can’t help you with that, but I can help you find efficiencies in your grants processes to make the work lighter. This class will cover tools and techniques to write faster, produce quality grant proposals more efficiently, and streamline reporting processes ...

    $30
  • Diversity in Supervision: A Successful Dynamic

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  This workshop will review the critical impact and importance that diversity can and should have in any workplace. We will discuss the key components of the supervisory relationship that inform diverse perspectives and approaches including; establishing and maintaining trust, setting expectations, comfort in difficult dialogue, and identifying appropriate boundaries. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are common touchpoints and ...

    $40
  • Emotional Intelligence: Why It Matters

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  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 ...

    $40
  • Annual Conference

    Missouri Athletic Club West 1777 Des Peres Rd, St. Louis, MO, United States

    Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 to 8:30 am Program Schedule High Propensity Donors 8:30 to 9:30 am Eddie Thompson, Ed.D., FCEP Founder and CEO – Thompson and Associates Data and Fundraising Strategy:  How Giving Trends Can Inform Our Planning and Impact Fundraising Success 9:30 to 10:30 am Mary Beth Martin, JD Senior Managing Director – Changing Our World, Inc. Break 10:30 to ...

    $125 – $175
  • Digital Donor Recruitment: 7 Steps to Turn Online Followers into New Donors

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Nearly all nonprofits have fallen into this trap: we've built our homes on rented land, with social media as the main avenue to grow our influence and find new donors. But we don't control that space and who sees our content. And the algorithms change, older platforms fall out of favor as new ones emerge and it is hard ...

    $40
  • Appreciation and Deepening Volunteer Engagement

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

    About the Workshop:  Volunteers are crucial to the success of your programs, and true rock stars who deserve our thanks! But how can you effectively show your appreciation and deepen your relationship with your volunteers, ensuring that they continue to happily support your organization with their time, resources, and connections?  In this interactive workshop, we'll discuss: Volunteer appreciation – beyond ...

    $65
  • When Just Say No is Insufficient: Developing Practical Boundary Setting and Self Care Skills

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

    About the Workshop:  Helping professionals choose our career because we want to improve the lives of others, but if we can’t say no or set boundaries when it's necessary for our own wellbeing, we will experience burnout or compassion fatigue and leave the field. While creating and applying boundaries is not always natural to us, it is essential for healthy ...

    $65
  • Gearing Up for a Successful Year End

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Explore the myriad of challenges in fundraising - a potential Recession, relentless inflation, lingering Covid-19, and more - and learn ways to navigate the land mines to manage a successful year-end to 2022! At this virtual 2-hour session, openly discuss the greatest threats to your fundraising program given the current landscape, and also how to seize the ...

    $40
  • Empower, Support, + Mentor: How to Support Black Women in the Workplace

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

    About the Workshop:  Do you mentor, support, or supervise black women? Are you a black woman that aspires to climb the ladder to achieve leadership in your field? In this session, we will unpack the lived experiences of black women navigating barriers, challenges, and oppression in their climb to leadership. Through hands-on engagement and small group discussion you will leave ...

    $50
  • Grants 101 (In-Person Option)

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

    About the Workshop:  Grants 101 is designed to provide attendees with an overview of the grant writing process. Participants will learn about different types of grant funders, the core components of a grant application, common attachments, how to work within their organization to find the information they need, and how to build and manage relationships with funders. Participants do not ...

    $65
  • Grants 101 (Virtual Option)

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Grants 101 is designed to provide attendees with an overview of the grant writing process. Participants will learn about different types of grant funders, the core components of a grant application, common attachments, how to work within their organization to find the information they need, and how to build and manage relationships with funders. Participants do not ...

    $40
  • Introduction to Outcome Based Evaluation

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Data collection and evaluation is an important process for non-profits. Collecting, analyzing, and processing information can help inform decisions and keep organizations focused on their mission.  This workshop is for those who are new to outcome based evaluation and addresses the following: Assessing organizational readiness Qualitative and Quantitative Data Real-Time Data Collection Outcome versus Process Evaluation This ...

    $40
  • Volunteer Management 101

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

    Volunteer Management 101 About the Workshop:  Volunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time, resources, connections, and more.  But how do you create and maintain a strong volunteer program which meets the needs of your agency while ensuring that volunteers are happy and engaged?  In this interactive workshop, we will discuss best practices for the basics of ...

    $65
  • Fundraising 101

    Virtual Workshop

    Fundraising 101 About the Workshop:  This fast-paced, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime.  Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising - including major gifts and digital platforms - plus best efforts ...

    $40
  • Grant Research

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

    Grant Research About the Workshop:  This class is designed to give participants (nonprofit employees and board members) hands on experience in identifying foundation and corporate funders that are likely to give to their organization. Participants will learn how to identify appropriate funders, how to verify the funder is a good fit, and how to outreach the funder for more information. ...

    $65
  • Introduction to Outcome Based Evaluation

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Data collection and evaluation is an important process for non-profits. Collecting, analyzing, and processing information can help inform decisions and keep organizations focused on their mission.  This workshop is for those who are new to outcome based evaluation and addresses the following: Assessing organizational readiness Qualitative and Quantitative Data Real-Time Data Collection Outcome versus Process Evaluation This ...

    $40
  • Leading through Change – The Effective Board

    E Factory 405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    About the Workshop:  When a board is doing great work together, it energizes mission and the staff who deliver it. But often, boards need a path to engagement and a culture that supports it. Join us to learn: Why boards can lose their steam What role board leadership plays in engagement Tricks and tools to keep your board vibrant Bring ...

    $50
  • Developing a Fundraising Plan

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Want to start 2023 with a powerful roadmap for raising money?  Join us for this hands-on workshop on Creating a Development Plan. Participants will: Learn about the critical elements of a development plan Access templates to make your own Leave with confidence that you can build a practical and "doable with a stretch" plan This is a ...

    $40
  • Content Hourglass System: How to Deliver Content Like a Big Marketing Team Even if you are a Small Shop

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Marketing can be overwhelming and expensive. There’s demands on you to develop content across many platforms, from email to website to social media channels. And there’s little budget to outsource so it all falls on you. You know you should be creating good content consistently yet it almost seems impossible. How can you create content that suited ...

    $40
  • When Just Say No is Insufficient: Developing Practical Boundary Setting and Self Care Skills

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

    About the Workshop:  Helping professionals choose our career because we want to improve the lives of others, but if we can’t say no or set boundaries when it's necessary for our own wellbeing, we will experience burnout or compassion fatigue and leave the field. While creating and applying boundaries is not always natural to us, it is essential for healthy ...

    $65
  • Grants 101

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

    Grants 101 About the Workshop:  Grants 101 is designed to provide attendees with an overview of the grant writing process. Participants will learn about different types of grant funders, the core components of a grant application, common attachments, how to work within their organization to find the information they need, and how to build and manage relationships with funders. Participants ...

    $65
  • Teamwork: Creating and Sustaining Collaborative Working Relationships

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

    About the Workshop:  Teamwork has become a buzz word in all professional worlds.  The importance of developing and sustaining collective team projects and activities drives the work in the nonprofit world.  Often we believe we are forging ahead as a team, until it's time to access our work or evaluate our success and that is when we begin to understand ...

    $50
  • Leading through Change – The Effective Board

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  When a board is doing great work together, it energizes mission and the staff who deliver it. But often, boards need a path to engagement and a culture that supports it. Join us to learn: Why boards can lose their steam What role board leadership plays in engagement Tricks and tools to keep your board vibrant Bring ...

    $40
  • Introduction to Outcome Based Evaluation

    Three Rivers College (Poplar Bluff) 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States

    About the Workshop:  Data collection and evaluation is an important process for non-profits. Collecting, analyzing, and processing information can help inform decisions and keep organizations focused on their mission.  This workshop is for those who are new to outcome based evaluation and addresses the following: Assessing organizational readiness Qualitative and Quantitative Data Real-Time Data Collection Outcome versus Process Evaluation  This ...

    Free
  • Strategic Planning for Volunteer Programs

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Coordinating volunteers takes time, effort, and constant attention to detail. But sometimes the daily tasks of volunteer management can get in the way of the big-picture evaluation and planning that is crucial to the future success of your volunteer program. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn practical techniques to improve their volunteer program through strategic planning, ...

    $55
  • Diversifying Funding Streams

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Ever wonder why it’s so hard to break out of the mostly grant-funded model and into more diverse funding streams? In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, explore the Stanford Social Innovation Review 10 Funding Models to see the public’s perception of your nonprofit. Then, discuss ways to start building an individual giving program from scratch This is a virtual workshop. ...

    $40
  • Empower, Support, + Mentor: How to Support Black Women in the Workplace

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

    About the Workshop:  Do you mentor, support, or supervise black women? Are you a black woman that aspires to climb the ladder to achieve leadership in your field? In this session, we will unpack the lived experiences of black women navigating barriers, challenges, and oppression in their climb to leadership. Through hands-on engagement and small group discussion you will leave ...

    $50
  • Equipping You — Navigating and Executing Feedback

    efactory 405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    About the Workshop:  Providing feedback can often be the most difficult task in our day and a change of approach may resolve these concerns. We are in a market where employers are fearful to lose employees and providing critical feedback is harder than ever before. However, recent research suggest that employees would rather receive negative feedback than no feedback at all. This session ...

    $50
  • Diversity in Supervision: A Successful Dynamic

    Codefi 338 Broadway St 6th floor, Cape Girardeau, MO, United States

    About the Workshop:  This workshop will review the critical impact and importance that diversity can and should have in any workplace. We will discuss the key components of the supervisory relationship that inform diverse perspectives and approaches including; establishing and maintaining trust, setting expectations, comfort in difficult dialogue, and identifying appropriate boundaries. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are common touchpoints and ...

    Free
  • Refocusing the Budget: Free and Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Nonprofit

    efactory 405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    About the Workshop:  Did you know there are thousands of free marketing dollars available to your organization? Is your organization optimized to be found in local searches? Are you tired of hearing community members say they have never heard of your organization even though you spend countless hours on social media? Do you have no clue what local SEO means? ...

    $35
  • Leadership, Communication Strategies and Employee Development

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

    About the Workshop:  As a leader in your organization, you have a wide range of responsibilities.  This workshop will help you develop practical skills and strategies to further improve your leadership, communication and employee development skills.  These approaches can be applied to interacting with your board, donors, clients, employees and volunteers.  This will be a fast-paced and highly interactive session ...

    $65
  • Social Media Basics: Getting Strategic with Facebook and Instagram

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

    About the Workshop:  "We need help with social media, but don't know where to start." Social Media can be a powerful tool for any business, but it can also be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. Hype Queen Media is here to help! During this workshop, we will work through the best tips, tricks, and resources of Facebook and Instagram to make ...

    $50
  • A Donor’s Tools to Think through Philanthropy and Philanthropic Planning

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

    About the Workshop:  In this workshop, you’ll hear from philanthropist Nina Needleman about the donor perspective. In this 1.5 hour session, you’ll be introduced to the Giving Questionnaire, which she developed as she thought through her charitable goals.  She shares this valuable tool with you for you to use to help other donors think through their charitable intent and priorities.  ...

    Free
  • Strategy Basics: Getting Ready for a Strategic Plan

    Bambinos Café 2810 E Battlefield Rd, Suite D, Springfield, MO, United States

    About the Workshop:  Does strategy make you yawn? Grimace? Run? Unlock the basics of an effective strategic planning process that is engaging, real and can help you bring your organization to the next level.  We’ll give you tools to have an inclusive, thoughtful and energizing strategy process with outcomes that are measurable and satisfying. You’ll walk away from this session ...

    $50
  • Strategy Basics: Getting Ready for a Strategic Plan

    Three Rivers College (Sikeston) 1400 S Main St, Sikeston, MO, United States

    About the Workshop:  Does strategy make you yawn? Grimace? Run? Unlock the basics of an effective strategic planning process that is engaging, real and can help you bring your organization to the next level. We’ll give you tools to have an inclusive, thoughtful and energizing strategy process with outcomes that are measurable and satisfying. You’ll walk away from this session feeling ...

    Free
  • Mastering Social Media in the Nonprofit World

    The Library Center 4653 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, United States

    About the Workshop:  Join us for an enriching experience at our upcoming class: "Mastering Social Media in the Nonprofit World!” Discover the secrets to crafting captivating content, growing your audience, and fostering meaningful connections as we hear about tips and tricks across popular social media platforms. Led by industry experts, Emily Laurie and Andrea Mueller, this interactive session will provide ...

    $40
  • Remote Management: Supporting Team Engagement and Inclusion

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Remote work and remote management are now commonplace in the nonprofit space, and we have moved beyond the “return to work” mindset, and our new normal is often a hybrid model of remote and in-person work or a fully remote workplace.  Now we are facing the challenge of assuring that our space remains engaging and inclusive while ...

    $40
  • Remote Management: Supporting Team Engagement and Inclusion

    Virtual Workshop

    Remote Management: Supporting Team Engagement and Inclusion About the Workshop:  Remote work and remote management are now commonplace in the nonprofit space, and we have moved beyond the “return to work” mindset, and our new normal is often a hybrid model of remote and in-person work or a fully remote workplace.  Now we are facing the challenge of assuring that our ...

    $40
  • Increase Your Impact By Preventing Back Office Burnout

    Virtual Workshop

     Increase Your Impact By Preventing Back Office Burnout About the Workshop:  Tired of being told to tighten your belt or perform miracles? In this interactive presentation, Sean Hale will share ways your nonprofit back office can accomplish more without working harder or working longer hours.    Topics include: Finding hidden savings Using the right tool for the job Your time ...

    $40
  • Gearing Up for a Successful Year End

    Virtual Workshop

    Gearing Up for a Successful Year End About the Workshop:  Explore the myriad of challenges in fundraising - a potential Recession, relentless inflation, lingering Covid-19, and more - and learn ways to navigate the land mines to manage a successful year-end to 2023! At this virtual 2-hour session, openly discuss the greatest threats to your fundraising program given the current ...

    $40
  • The Art of Stay Interviews

    Virtual Workshop

    The Art Of Stay Interviews About the Workshop:  Join us for “The Art of Stay Interviews” where we will delve into the power of employee engagement and retention strategies. Discover the secrets behind conducting effective stay interviews that boost employee satisfaction and reduce turnover. This is a virtual workshop.   About the Presenter:  Ryan Morris is the Director of the Center ...

    $25
  • Grant Research

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

    Grant Research About the Workshop:  This class is designed to give participants (nonprofit employees and board members) hands on experience in identifying foundation and corporate funders that are likely to give to their organization. Participants will learn how to identify appropriate funders, how to verify the funder is a good fit, and how to outreach the funder for more information. ...

    $50
  • Fundraising 101

    Virtual Workshop

    Fundraising 101 About the Workshop:  This fast-paced, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising - including major gifts and digital platforms - plus best efforts ...

    $40
  • Unconscious Bias

    Virtual Workshop

    Unconscious Bias About the Workshop:  In this 2 hour, hands-on engaging workshop, participants will: Develop an understanding of unconscious bias What it looks like in action How it impacts individuals, teams, organizations, and practices You will leave this workshop more aware of recognizing your own biases to assist with being a more inclusive leader. This is a virtual workshop.   ...

    $40
  • Board Roles & Responsibilities: I’m on a board, what am I supposed to do?

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Sometimes you join a board and you don’t know what’s expected of you. Come to this session to learn about board roles and responsibilities and how to help your nonprofit thrive. In the workshop, you’ll learn about understanding and owning your board roles and responsibilities. The session will include focus on: Role of the Executive Director Governance ...

    $40
  • “Networking” for Strong Communities

    efactory 405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    Grab some coffee, breakfast, and join us for a networking event to get to know more about Network for Strong Communities, our CEO/President, Diane Drollinger, and local staff members. We can't wait to meet with nonprofit professionals to discuss our services, forms of collaborations, and sector issues. This is an in-person networking event in Springfield.    About Network for Strong ...

    Free
  • Beyond Public Speaking

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  In this 2 hour workshop, participants will: Learn techniques to connect and engage with your audience Learn techniques to overcome fear and calming nerves to help in your success as a public speaker Learn ways to build confidence as a public speaker Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best when he said, "All the great speakers were bad ...

    $40
  • Mastering Candidates

    Community Foundation of the Ozarks 425 E Trafficway St, Springfield, United States

    About the Workshop:  In this session, we'll emphasize the pivotal role that every stage of the hiring process plays in shaping a candidate's perception and commitment to your organization. From creating impactful first impressions during interviews to implementing comprehensive onboarding and orientation programs, learn how to craft an inclusive and supportive environment that attracts, retains, and nurtures top talent, ultimately ...

    $40
  • Fundraising 101

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  This fast-paced, two-hour interactive workshop is designed for development professionals early in their career who want to hit the ground running with healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Build your working toolkit with techniques you can put to immediate use for individual fundraising - including major gifts and digital platforms - plus best efforts to secure ...

    $40
  • Grants 101

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

    About the Workshop:  Grants 101 is designed to provide attendees with an overview of the grant writing process. Participants will learn about different types of grant funders, the core components of a grant application, common attachments, how to work within their organization to find the information they need, and how to build and manage relationships with funders. Participants do not ...

    $50
  • Policies with a Purpose

    efactory 405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    About the Workshop:  Developing, communicating, and maintaining organizational policies is a critical part of business. What should you research? What happens if there are exceptions to your rules? Where you do start? Join us to discuss the process of creating policies, ensuring awareness of those policies, and verifying they are working for your business as intended. This is an in-person ...

    $40
  • Conflict Resolution

    Virtual Workshop

    About the Workshop:  Teambuilding, Teamwork and Collective Impact are requiring leaders and managers to negotiate the challenges of deadlines, projects, and people. Inherent in growth and movement is conflict and often we work to resolve conflict without developing strategies and approaches grounded in experience and supportive training. This session will address and review the key principles of conflict resolution; assistance in preparing ...

    $40
  • Strategic Planning for Volunteer Programs

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

    About the Workshop:  Coordinating volunteers takes time, effort, and constant attention to detail. But sometimes the daily tasks of volunteer management can get in the way of the big-picture evaluation and planning that is crucial to the future success of your volunteer program. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn practical techniques to improve their volunteer program through strategic planning, ...

    $50
  • Social Media Simplified: Using Social Media to Amplify Your Organization’s Impact

    efactory 405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    Workshop: Social Media Simplified: Using Social Media to Amplify Your Organization's Impact Join Social Media by Lauren for an engaging presentation tailored for non-profit organization leaders eager to harness the power of social media in sharing their unique narratives. In this session, we'll demystify social media marketing, offering practical insights and strategies to simplify the process of storytelling through digital ...

    $40
  • Conflict Resolution

    Virtual Workshop

    Conflict Resolution Teambuilding, Teamwork and Collective Impact are requiring leaders and managers to negotiate the challenges of deadlines, projects, and people. Inherent in growth and movement is conflict and often we work to resolve conflict without developing strategies and approaches grounded in experience and supportive training. This session will address and review the key principles of conflict resolution; assistance in preparing to ...

    $40
  • Grant Research

    Virtual Workshop

    Grant Research This class is designed to give participants (nonprofit employees and board members) hands on experience in identifying foundation and corporate funders that are likely to give to their organization. Participants will learn how to identify appropriate funders, how to verify the funder is a good fit, and how to outreach the funder for more information. Participants will leave ...

    $50
  • Diversifying Funding Streams

    Virtual Workshop

    Diversifying Funding Streams Ever wonder why it’s so hard to break out of the mostly grant-funded model and into more diverse funding streams? In this hands-on 2-hour workshop, explore the Stanford Social Innovation Review 10 Funding Models to see the public’s perception of your nonprofit. Then, discuss ways to start building an individual giving program from scratch. This is a ...

    $40
  • When Just Say No is Insufficient: Practical Tools for Boundary Setting and Self Care

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

    When Just Say No is Insufficient: Practical Tools for Boundary Setting and Self Care Helping professionals choose our career because we want to improve the lives of others, but if we can’t say no or set boundaries when it's necessary for our own wellbeing, we will experience burnout or compassion fatigue and leave the field. While creating and applying boundaries ...

    $50
  • 10 Things to Know about Federal Grants

    Virtual Workshop

    10 Things to Know about Federal Grants This class is designed for participants to dip their toes into the vast world of federal grants. It is especially helpful for organizations that have never received federal funding or recently received their first federal award, those that are receiving state or local government grants that are federally originating, and those that are ...

    $25
  • Canva Basics

    Cape Girardeau Public Library 711 Clark St, Cape Girardeau, MO, United States

    Canva Basics Have you heard of Canva but don’t quite know where to start? This session is for you! We’ll take time to dive into the basics of Canva, so you can take advantage of its capabilities to help elevate your organization. Following the interactive presentation, you’ll have an a work session to try out the platform independently and ask ...

    $20
  • Self Care Summer Series (Session 1)

    Virtual Workshop

    Self-Care Summer Series Summer time and the livin is…still hard? Let’s make the most of this summer to focus on US and what we need to stay well while doing our important and sometimes draining work. This series of brief, one-hour seminars are designed to be taken as stand-alone sessions or you can really sizzle this summer by attending all ...

    $25 – $60
  • Social Media Basics: Getting Strategic with Facebook and Instagram

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

    Social Media Basics: Getting Strategic with Facebook and Instagram "We need help with social media, but don't know where to start." Social Media can be a powerful tool for any business, but it can also be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. Hype Queen Media is here to help! During this workshop, we will work through the best tips, tricks, and resources ...

    $40
  • Strategy Basics: Getting Ready for a Strategic Plan

    Virtual Workshop

    Strategy Basics: Getting Ready for a Strategic Plan Does strategy make you yawn? Grimace? Run? Unlock the basics of an effective strategic planning process that is engaging, real and can help you bring your organization to the next level. We’ll give you tools to have an inclusive, thoughtful and energizing strategy process with outcomes that are measurable and satisfying. You’ll ...

    $40
  • Support, Empower + Mentor: Supporting Black Women in the Workplace

    Virtual Workshop

    Support, Empower + Mentor: Supporting Black Women in the Workplace Do you mentor, support, or supervise black women? Are you a black woman that aspires to climb the ladder to achieve leadership in your field? In this session, we will unpack the lived experiences of black women navigating barriers, challenges, and oppression in their climb to leadership. Through hands-on engagement ...

    $40
  • Self Care Summer Series (Session 2)

    Virtual Workshop

    Self-Care Summer Series Summer time and the livin is…still hard? Let’s make the most of this summer to focus on US and what we need to stay well while doing our important and sometimes draining work. This series of brief, one-hour seminars are designed to be taken as stand-alone sessions or you can really sizzle this summer by attending all ...

    $25 – $60
  • When Just Say No is Insufficient: Practical Tools for Boundary Setting and Self Care

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

    When Just Say No is Insufficient: Practical Tools for Boundary Setting and Self CareHelping professionals choose our career because we want to improve the lives of others, but if we can’t say no or set boundaries when it's necessary for our own wellbeing, we will experience burnout or compassion fatigue and leave the field. While creating and applying boundaries is ...

    $50
  • Introduction to Clifton Strengths: Understanding and Embracing Your Strengths

    Community Foundation of the Ozarks 425 E Trafficway St, Springfield, United States

    Introduction to Clifton Strengths: Understanding and Embracing Your Strengths In this session, you’ll dive into CliftonStrengths. The workshop will highlight the importance of Strengths, the meaning of each theme, and how to use them in the workplace. Join us in understanding each Strength and the value that comes from each. You’ll walk away from this session with a stronger understanding ...

    $45 – $65
  • Self Care Summer Series (Session 3)

    Virtual Workshop

    Self-Care Summer Series Summer time and the livin is…still hard? Let’s make the most of this summer to focus on US and what we need to stay well while doing our important and sometimes draining work. This series of brief, one-hour seminars are designed to be taken as stand-alone sessions or you can really sizzle this summer by attending all ...

    $25 – $60
  • Fundraising 101

    Community Foundation of the Ozarks 425 E Trafficway St, Springfield, United States

    Fundraising 101 Join veteran fundraiser Monica Cawvey Gallagher from Three Foxes Consulting to learn about how to build effective relationships that will help you raise funds for your organization. This course will help you understand the role fundraising plays in your organization, the types of donors who could give to your cause, and how to build relationships with those donors. ...

    $40
  • Effective Hiring Across All Generations

    Virtual Workshop

    Effective Hiring Across All Generations Are you experiencing the differences in hiring folks across the spectrum of all generations? If so, join us to unlock the secrets to building a dynamic workforce with our engaging learning session on hiring across generations. Discover innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent from Gen Z to Baby Boomers, fostering a collaborative and ...

    $40
  • Leveraging ChatGPT for Marketing

    Virtual Workshop

    Workshop: Leveraging ChatGPT for Marketing We invite you to join us for an hour-long workshop and journey into the world of AI-powered marketing tools. Explore a selection of AI tools in depth, uncovering their potential applications and impact on marketing strategies. Additionally, gain a brief overview of leading AI tools currently shaping the marketing landscape. Join us as we navigate ...

    $25
  • Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops (Session 1)

    Virtual Workshop

    Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops Let’s make the most of this Fall to focus on how you can effectively recruit, retain, manage and show your appreciation and deepen your relationship with your volunteers. This series of brief, one-hour seminars are designed to be taken as stand-alone sessions or you can attend all four!   Session One: Volunteer Recruitment Wednesday, September 11 ...

    $25 – $80
  • Communication in the Workplace

    Cape Girardeau Public Library 711 Clark St, Cape Girardeau, MO, United States

    Communication in the Workplace Effective communication is a cornerstone of a successful and harmonious workplace. This workshop is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to navigate workplace interactions with professionalism and courtesy. This workshop is ideal for employees at all levels who wish to improve their communication skills and foster a more respectful and productive work environment. ...

    $30
  • Grant Writing Academy (New Cohort Kickoff)

    Community Foundation of the Ozarks 425 E Trafficway St, Springfield, United States

    Workshop: Grant Writing Academy in Partnership with the Darr Foundation Join us for a grant writing course that will be delivered in a hybrid format where participants complete part of their work online and part of it in person over the next six months for hands-on application-based learning. Content provided by The Darr Foundation will include: Session One: Getting Started ...

    $100
  • The Fundamentals of Capital Fundraising

    Virtual Workshop

    The Fundamentals of Capital Fundraising Bruce will present the fundamentals of a capital campaign for your organization. He will review what needs to be determined prior to the decision to launch a campaign, how to identify and approach donor prospects, and how to develop a timeline and budget. Perhaps more importantly, he will share stories on the successes and failures ...

    $30
  • Gearing Up for a Successful Year End

    Virtual Workshop

    Gearing Up for a Successful Year End Explore the myriad of challenges in fundraising - a potential Recession, relentless inflation, lingering Covid-19, and more - and learn ways to navigate the land mines to manage a successful year-end to 2024! At this virtual 2-hour session, openly discuss the greatest threats to your fundraising program given the current landscape, and also ...

    $40
  • Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops (Session 2)

    Virtual Workshop

    Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops Let’s make the most of this Fall to focus on how you can effectively recruit, retain, manage and show your appreciation and deepen your relationship with your volunteers. This series of brief, one-hour seminars are designed to be taken as stand-alone sessions or you can attend all four!   Session One: Volunteer Recruitment Wednesday, September 11 ...

    $25 – $80
  • The Art of Event Planning

    Community Foundation of the Ozarks 425 E Trafficway St, Springfield, United States

    The Art of Event Planning Unlock the secrets to event planning success with our expert-led training from Emily Laurie and Andrea Mueller, arming you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic world of events. The session includes an overview of the following: Budgeting Sponsorships Social media marketing Graphics and flyers PR: radio, TV, billboards Committee/BOD involvement ...

    $40
  • Board Roles and Responsibilities: I’m on a board, what am I supposed to do?

    Virtual Workshop

    Board Roles & Responsibilities: I'm on a board, what am I supposed to do? Sometimes you join a board and you don’t know what’s expected of you. Come to this session to learn about board roles and responsibilities and how to help your nonprofit thrive. In the workshop, you’ll learn about understanding and owning your board roles and responsibilities. The ...

    $40
  • Grants 101

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

    Grants 101 Grants 101 is designed to provide attendees with an overview of the grant writing process. Participants will learn about different types of grant funders, the core components of a grant application, common attachments, how to work within their organization to find the information they need, and how to build and manage relationships with funders. Participants do not need ...

    $50
  • Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops (Session 3)

    Virtual Workshop

    Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops Let’s make the most of this Fall to focus on how you can effectively recruit, retain, manage and show your appreciation and deepen your relationship with your volunteers. This series of brief, one-hour seminars are designed to be taken as stand-alone sessions or you can attend all four!   Session One: Volunteer Recruitment Wednesday, September 11 ...

    $25 – $80
  • Grant Research

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

    Grant Research This class is designed to give participants (nonprofit employees and board members) hands on experience in identifying foundation and corporate funders that are likely to give to their organization. Participants will learn how to identify appropriate funders, how to verify the funder is a good fit, and how to outreach the funder for more information. Participants will leave ...

    $50
  • Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops (Session 4)

    Virtual Workshop

    Fall Series: Volunteer Workshops Let’s make the most of this Fall to focus on how you can effectively recruit, retain, manage and show your appreciation and deepen your relationship with your volunteers. This series of brief, one-hour seminars are designed to be taken as stand-alone sessions or you can attend all four!   Session One: Volunteer Recruitment Wednesday, September 11 ...

    $25 – $80