Major gifts provide one of the highest returns on investment of any development shop. Learn how the increasing wage gap in the U.S. is impacting major gifts, what you can do to capitalize on the trends, and why it's important to nurture gifts of all levels. About the Presenter: Wendy Dyer Wendy Dyer, President of Wendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants, has ...
People need data more than ever nowadays. But with so much going on, they have even less bandwidth to absorb what we give them. The solution? Sticky messaging! The evaluation profession (and others) have wholeheartedly embraced smaller and more innovative forms of reporting over the years such as infographics, two-page reports, slidedocs, and story maps. However, these briefer forms of ...
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 class with ...
Join NPMN on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 for a digital conference for nonprofit marketers, communicators, fundraisers, and leaders. The theme this year is “Spectrum: 50 Years Forward,” celebrating Nonprofit Marketers Network–STL fiftieth anniversary year and building on 50 years of commitment to the St. Louis community. Spectrum is the premiere location for professional development for nonprofit marketers and communicators. This ...
How to Have Difficult Conversations About the Workshop: Participants will learn how to grow their influence through emotional leadership and start to consciously manage their emotions, so they can be better leaders to themselves and others. This is an interactive experience and you will have time to practice concepts during the workshop. There will be time for learning, integration, practice, ...
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 your stories. Bring ...
About the Workshop: Are you looking to revitalize and strengthen your volunteer program? Make sure your program is built on a solid foundation of best practices! In this interactive presentation, we’ll explore the fundamental principles that are at the core of every thriving volunteer program. Whether you’re rebuilding your volunteer team after being affected by the pandemic or simply wanting ...
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 so you can ...
This class is designed to address the challenges often experienced by grant writers working at small to mid-sized nonprofits. The instructor will share best practices for budget creation, tracking, and modifications as they relate to grants. Participants will receive templates and examples of what the instructor has seen work at other nonprofits. Participants should have some grants experience for ...
About the Workshop: Kalish Communications Media Training will teach participants how to: Give effective interviews to TV, radio, and print reporters Take apprehension away and make every interview a success Develop easy to communicate messages Not be misquoted Get your key messages into every interview Handle both tough interviews and sensitive issues Dress, sit, stand, and gesture for maximum effectiveness ...