Event Details: 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 About the Presenter: Jane Klieve President, Klieve Group,LLC Jane has more than ...
For those who plan to apply to Lutheran Foundation for funding, this in-depth three hour workshop is a helpful overview of what we consider to constitute a strong grant request and what information we look for in applications. Lutheran Foundation staff will review each section of the application and describe the rationale for the questions, how to answer the questions ...
Event Details: Preparing a grant application or proposal is more than just asking for money to fund your organization and its programs. Private Foundations, Corporations and Governmental Agencies want to invest their $$$ in an organization’s programs that fit their own goals and in projects that should in all likelihood succeed. You’ll review each essential element of a successful grant ...
Starting and Governing a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization in Missouri Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Social Sciences and Business building, Room # SSB 411 (on the UMSL north campus). Starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and governing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization are flip sides of the same coin. Steps you take in forming a 501(c)(3) ...
Event Details: Modeling Evaluation through Logic Models Logic models can provide an excellent means to evaluate the effectiveness of your organization and programs. But sometimes using a logic model or other evaluator measures can seem like a time-consuming task that provides little in the way of reward. If you keep it simple and know how to use it though, a ...
Any nonprofit professionals and interested volunteers are invited to this overview of the latest free resources and services for fundraisers available at St. Louis Public's Central Library including: 1) recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors, 2) recommendations of free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up ...
Event Details: Laser-Focused Development: Building Successful Development in Small Shops Raising funds in a small shop with limited resources can be a challenge – but it CAN be done! With a “laser focus” on using the best and most affordable techniques, the one-person shop can set and reach development goals that will drive your agency toward success. Learn to 1) ...
The Arts and Education Council and NSC Present: ALMA Workshop: Maximizing Your Gifts: Funding for Arts Organizations Join us as we dive into fundraising for arts organizations! This workshop will focus on: · Making your arts project sizzle for Individuals · Promising realistic arts outcomes for Foundations · Finding your art's project value for Corporations About the Presenter: Wendy Dyer ...
Event Details: Managing Difficult Volunteer Behaviors and Situations Discipline and volunteering do not sit well together; they feel uncomfortable in the same sentence .From time to time, even the best volunteers can be difficult or a situation involving them becomes awkward. Left unresolved, the behavior and or the situation will lead to disruption throughout the volunteer ranks. Should the relationship ...
Event Details: Optimizing your Event for Fundraising Success Events are the most costly fundraising initiative for organizations, so having an intentional and strategic focus is imperative for success. How can your event be a driving force for new potential donors to engage with your organization? How can it be a part of your Individual Giving Program and be a platform ...