Join us to hear from local professionals about the lessons they've learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring Michael Rubin, Rhonda Gray, Dan Reynolds, and Michael McMillan (not pictured). Moderated by Rachel Covington. Agenda Each section consists of a 15 minute presentation followed by a 5 minute q/a session. 11:30 am: Stay the Course, Michael Rubin 11:50 am: Developing a New Community ...
Many of us struggle with finding a balance between passive and aggressive communication. Assertive communication expresses what you believe and how it can be achieved in a way that is strong, open, tactful and effective and also allows the other to respond. Learning how to speak assertively is a key leadership skill. This seminar will help you stand up for yourself ...
Welcome to a new virtual evaluation learning experience. Evalpalooza is a 4 hour long focused, interactive, small, virtual session facilitated by evaluation thought leaders around a key topic. Sessions are limited to only 100 individuals (including presenters), are conducted via Zoom, and are interactive. (Yes, you are expected to interact!) The September event will be led by Kylie Hutchinson. Sheila ...
Need an extra set of hands as you weather the current challenges? Look no further than your Board of Directors. As the saying goes "Don't Waste a Crisis!" This virtual workshop, lead by seasoned consultant Wendy Dyer, will explore ways to better engage with your board to utilize their talents and skills as we get through the pandemic, economic response, ...
GPA monthly programs are back-virtually! Join them in October as they explore the tools needed to be more efficient your grant writing work. More details and full program description coming soon!
How does one “think like an evaluator”? How can program implementers learn to think like evaluators? Recent years have witnessed an increased use of the term “evaluative thinking,” yet this particular way of thinking, reflecting, and reasoning is not always well understood. To help remedy that, this webinar will address: (1) What evaluative thinking (ET) is; (2) How it pertains ...
No matter the size of your nonprofit it’s important to make sure everyone is on the same page. An Employee Handbook allows you to set out the internal rules for your company and saves you training time when a new employee is hired. This workshop is designed to provide general guidelines and summarize basic personnel policies, employee benefits, employee responsibility ...
Few grant application questions receive more groans from grant writers than “sustainability” questions. The tendency is to write a statement about how your organization will continue to diversify your fundraising strategy while stewarding existing donors. This response could be copied and pasted into every grant proposal written by just about every nonprofit organization across the country, but it does not ...
Join Anthony R. Alonso as he discusses the tools and techniques you should use to maximize communication efforts with your donors, especially during times where face to face visits are not always an option. Cultivation is key for the long-term sustainability of your annual fund, so make the most of a multi-channel strategy that incorporates email, direct mail, phone, text, ...
As development professionals, we are charged with the huge task of juggling many different segments of donor activities: major donors, direct mail, marketing, events, board relationships, and even planned giving. This presentation will help prioritize and give clarity to those individuals who always feel they are reacting rather than being proactive in their work to ensure the greatest return. This presentation ...