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SUMMARY:Managing Everyday Anxiety and Worry
DESCRIPTION:Learn relaxation skills for calming the body during times of anxiety and worry. Participants will practice self-talk techniques for minimizing worry and preventing anxious thoughts. A personal strength exercise will be introduced to help participants manage and prevent anxiety and worry. Participants will develop a peaceful feeling of confidence by using a peaceful scene exercise to minimize anxiety and worry. \nProgram Objectives\n\nParticipants will be able to identify the differences between anxiety\, rumination and worry.\nParticipants will develop strategies for correcting or preventing thoughts that increase anxiety and worry.\nParticipants will develop and practice skills for calming the mind and body during stressful and anxious times\nParticipants will practice a strength-based approach to prevent and manage everyday anxiety and worry.\n\nAbout the Speaker\nConnie Fisher\nDirector of Mental Health Promotion\nConnie Fisher is the Director of Mental Health Promotion for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. Connie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of private practice experience and 15 years of college teaching experience. She is skilled at presenting information in wellness seminars to help people learn the skills needed to improve their mental\, physical\, and spiritual health. \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Presentation\n9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Q&A \nAbout the Format\nUpon registering\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting details.  If you don’t recieve that email\, please don’t hesitate to contact us at admin@afpstl.org.  Please check your spam folders first!\nWe use the Zoom platform.  You will want to download the Zoom software before the meeting time.  Upon entering the meeting\, please be sure that your microphone is muted until you want to talk in order to cut down on interference between your speakers and microphone.\nWe can utilize chat and the “Raise Hand” function during the meeting.\nThe meeting will be recorded.  Presentation documents (in PDF form) will be distributed after the meeting.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-everyday-anxiety-and-worry/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T140117Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Management 101
DESCRIPTION: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 volunteer engagement\, such as: \n\nVolunteer recruitment\nVolunteer intake (application\, interview\, background\, check\, etc.) and orientation\nVolunteer job descriptions\, handbooks\, release forms\, and other essential documents\nVolunteer retention and appreciation\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of basic volunteer engagement best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer engagement program.\n \nAbout the Presenter: Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 92% over two years. Previously\, she worked with LifeWise (previously Kingdom House)\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over two years. She passionately believes in utilizing best practices to create and sustain volunteer programs that mutually benefit organizations and volunteers.\nJulie  has served on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and was awarded MVMA’s Volunteer Director of the Year in 2019.  She has also served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Lindenwood University\, University of Missouri St. Louis\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-management-101-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200430T140325Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting Management - The Art of Effective Meetings
DESCRIPTION:According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report\, approximately $37 billion is wasted in the United States each year due to unnecessary meetings. Meetings come in all shapes and sizes\, from the convention to a quick huddle in an office hallway. This presentation will focus on mid-to-small-size working meetings with groups who have a job to do requiring the energy\, commitment and talents of those who participate.\nCo-workers want results from their time together: solving problems\, brainstorming or simply sharing information. This seminar helps reveal the essentials of making meetings more productive.\nLearning Objectives \n\n Understand the value of meetings as a management tool\n Recognize key elements that make meetings more productive\n Know critical planning steps that makes meeting time more effective\n Identify process tools that can help create an open and safe forum for discussion\n Develop and practice techniques for handling counterproductive behaviors\n\n“Effective meetings don’t happen by accident\, they happen by design”\nBasics for Effective Meetings – Participants will explore the key characteristics of successful meetings and discuss types of meetings as well as alternatives to holding a meeting.\nBest and Worst of Meetings – Participants will work in small groups to identify the characteristics of effective meetings and ineffective meetings.\nHolding Productive Meetings – Participants will explore the keys to productive meetings through large group discussion and a case study.\nPreparing for Meetings – Participants will receive planning guidelines including tips on determining the time and attendees.\nAgendas – Participants will understand the importance of agendas and take part in a small group activity to reinforce the concepts.\nSetting the Place – Participants will look at considerations when choosing the location and physical setup for a meeting.\nLeading a Meeting – Participants will learn skills for leading a successful meeting.\nProcess and Content – We’ll discuss the differences between process and content. Participants will learn about ground rules\, different techniques for engaging meetings and facilitation skills.\nHow to Control a Meeting – Participants will explore types of difficult dynamics and solutions in a group exercise.\nA Plan for Success – Participants will work in small groups to create an action plan for areas of weakness identified in their pre-assignment.\nWrap-up – Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and create a development plan.\nAbout the Presenter:  Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs\nNancy is an empowering leadership and professional development consultant. Highly dedicated and results oriented\, she has the skill and passion for helping individuals become more confident and successful in business and beyond.\nNancy combines her communications expertise with a pragmatic approach in a variety of important soft skill areas including verbal\, written and nonverbal communications\, emotional intelligence\, etiquette and protocol\, time management and working with team dynamics. She helps clients focus on key adjustments that result in meaningful impact and effectiveness.\nDrawing on her marketing and communications background\, over 25 years’ experience in leadership roles and a lifetime of personal growth\, Nancy has keen appreciation of mindset and the power it has to change patterns of behavior. She focuses on building one’s strengths and minimizing weaknesses through enrichment\, feedback\, self-discovery and action plans.\nNancy is an author of a children’s book and is a dynamic motivational speaker. She’s a monthly contributor to CBS-affiliate KMOV’s\, Great Day St. Louis and a regular contributor to KMOX\, KTRS radio and other media outlets.\nNancy believes passionately in developing people\, especially their interpersonal skills. “You can achieve your goals – you just need a clear vision and a strong belief in yourself\,” she says.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/meeting-management-the-art-of-effective-meetings-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
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SUMMARY:Fostering Good Relationships Between Volunteers and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Both volunteers and paid staff are crucial to the success of your organization\, but how can you create and maintain a culture in which they all feel supported\, valued\, and part of the mission? This interactive workshop will explore best practices to help foster good working relationships between volunteers and staff. Participants will learn practical techniques for: \n\nAddressing and overcoming staff resistance to volunteers\nCoaching staff to be effective leaders of volunteers\nCreating a culture of staff/volunteer teamwork\nHelping staff and volunteers interact with mutual respect\nOpening pathways of communication between volunteers and staff\nMediating staff/volunteer conflicts\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of best practices for fostering good staff/volunteer relationships and how to apply these techniques to their own organization.\nAbout the Presenter: Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care\, where she has increased volunteer participation by 92% over two years. Previously\, she worked with LifeWise (previously Kingdom House)\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over two years. She passionately believes in utilizing best practices to create and sustain volunteer programs that mutually benefit organizations and volunteers.\nJulie  has served on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and was awarded MVMA’s Volunteer Director of the Year in 2019.  She has also served on the Certification Committee for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’  Volunteer Center. She has presented on volunteer engagement best practices for many local and national nonprofit organizations\, including MVMA\, Lindenwood University\, University of Missouri St. Louis\, Send Me St. Louis\, and the We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fostering-good-relationships-between-volunteers-and-staff-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T093000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T155717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T155717Z
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SUMMARY:Board Members Leading During Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:The entire world has changed amidst the world-wide pandemic. Non-profit organizations and their leadership have never been tested more than they are at this moment in history. Learn from expert Michael J. Baker\, CFRE tips and strategies to ensure your Board members understand their responsibilities during extraordinary times.\nKey takeaways from the session include: \n\nUnderstanding the role of Board Members during a crisis\nAction steps Board Members can take now to make an impact\nEffective engagement strategies staff can utilize with Board Members\nSuccessful recruiting methods to use virtually\nHow to have difficult conversations\nCritical thinking skills all should be using\n\nMichael J. Baker\, CFRE\nFounder & Partner\, m3 Development\nMichael J. Baker is a founder and partner of m3 Development\, a full-service consulting firm working with non-profits and foundations. Prior to m3 Development\, Michael worked with the American Cancer Society\, National Hemophilia Foundation and Boy Scouts of America.\nMichael has over 25 years of experience and has spoken\, presented\, trained and served as the keynote speaker at AFP Chapters\, Conferences\, and Columbia University\, among others. Michael is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)\, a member of the AFP Omega Circle\, received the AFP Partnership in Philanthropy 2010 Award for Consulting Excellence and in 2011 graduated from the AFP Faculty Training Academy as a Master Trainer. Michael currently serves as a Board of Director for the Marlboro Educational Foundation; served for four years on the AFP Global Board; is the Past President of the AFP – New Jersey Chapter; serves on the AFP U.S. Government Relations\, Women’s Initiative and Finance Committees; and Chairs the AFP Investment Committee. Additionally\, he currently serves as an Ambassador for CFRE International and a mentor for the NYU Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. Michael has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the State University of New York-Albany & is an Eagle Scout. \nAbout the Format\nUpon registering\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting details.  If you don’t recieve that email\, please don’t hesitate to contact us at admin@afpstl.org.  Please check your spam folders first!\nWe use the Zoom platform.  You will want to download the Zoom software before the meeting time.  Upon entering the meeting\, please be sure that your microphone is muted until you want to talk in order to cut down on interference between your speakers and microphone.\nWe can utilize chat and the “Raise Hand” function during the meeting.\nThe meeting will be recorded.  Presentation documents (in PDF form) will be distributed after the meeting.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/board-members-leading-during-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Board Development
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T155448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T155448Z
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy After Hours: Beverages to Enhance Equity in Relationships (BEER)
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Center for Giving\, EPIP St. Louis\, Gladiator Consulting\, YNPN St. Louis\, NSC\, and AFP St. Louis are excited to co-host St. Louis’s second annual Beverage to Enhance Equity in Relationships (BEER) social event\, sponsored by Bank of America.\nIn the interest of health and safety\, this year’s event will be online. Jim Kemp of Bank of America will serve as our MC\, interviewing several interesting guests from the philanthropic\, nonprofit\, and social sectors in a rapid-paced\, talk show format.\nBEER was created in 2017 by Vu Le\, author of the blog Nonprofit AF\, as a way for funders and nonprofits to get to know one another and build relationships informally. It’s now celebrated nationally in conjunction with the summer solstice.\nNonprofit & social sector professionals\, volunteers\, board members\, funders\, and trustees are all welcome to attend.\nSpecial celebrity guests will be joining us as well\, so don’t miss the fun…\nSchedule\n4:30pm – Welcome from GCG\n4:35 – Sponsors Welcome\n4:40pm – Cross-Sector Panel\nRegistration\nYou must log in or create an account with our website to register for this program. Need Assistance? Contact Heather Jaconis at heather@centerforgiving.org.\nCost\nFree to attend. BYOB: Enjoy the alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice in the comfort of your own home!\nPartnership\nSpecial thank you to Bank of America for generously sponsoring this program.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/philanthropy-after-hours-beverages-to-enhance-equity-in-relationships-beer/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T154521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T154521Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Virtual Facilitation: How to Maximize Engagement and Tackle Wicked Problems in Your Virtual Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on training where you will learn the virtual facilitation tools\, tips\, and tricks needed to build trust\, spark ideas\, and foster collaboration in your virtual meetings.\nWith so much of the world moving online and the inability to predict what the future holds\, we cannot keep postponing these critical conversations and difficult decisions for the next in-person opportunity.\nWhether you plan to put these skills to use in your next board meeting\, strategic planning retreat\, or town hall discussion\, we will provide you a step-by-step guide to plan\, prepare\, and facilitate your next virtual meeting.\nDuring This Nonprofit Webinar You Will Learn: \n\nHow to determine the purpose and set reasonable goals for a virtual meeting\nHow to invite the right participants to achieve your goals\nHow to prepare everyone (including yourself) for an impactful virtual meeting\nHow to master the basics of virtual facilitation to maximize engagement\nHow to tackle the hard stuff: difficult dialogues and wicked problems\nHow to move things forward after the virtual meeting ends\n\nYou’ll Get These BONUS Materials: \n\nThe Webinar Slides\nThe Webinar Recording\n\nThis is also NOT about investing in expensive software or learning an entirely new platform. This is about fully utilizing  the best facilitation tool out there – you.\nYes\, you can have deep complex\, layered\, nuanced discussions online –  but only with careful planning and preparation.\nBy the end of this 45-minute free webinar you will walk away with tools\, tips\, and tricks needed to master difficult dialogues and tackle wicked problems.\nCaliopy is specifically qualified to teach this webinar because: \n\nShe is a certified trainer in Intercultural Communication\, and has facilitated high-stakes trainings\, workshops\, and meetings for organizations in 60+ countries around the world.\nShe is actively coaching leaders in the COVID-19 era to increase essential skills in facilitating effective and engaging virtual meetings.\nShe is a practitioner as well as a scholar\, who makes the best research in social psychology and anthropology immediately actionable and applicable to your nonprofit.\n\nAbout Your Topic Expert:\nCaliopy Glaros helps mission-driven organizations connect their stakeholders through travel\, storytelling\, and virtual engagement. As a consultant for Philanthropy without Borders\, she works with organizations to create impactful virtual and in-person opportunities for donors to connect directly to the programs they support. After years of consulting nonprofits whose donors have limited in-person access to the mission-related work (such as humanitarian aid and environmental conservation groups)\, she developed tools and strategies to help them create virtual experiences that enhance participation and bring donors closer to the mission. In addition to her extensive research\, writing\, and speaking\, she provides group training\, meeting facilitation\, individual coaching\, and project consulting on mass market communications\, one-on-one stewardship\, events\, site-visits\, tours\, and travel programs. Caliopy has an academic background in Anthropology and Adult Learning\, is a certified trainer in Intercultural Communication\, and the Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access (IDEA) Chair of the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.\nIf You Register and Cannot Attend\, You Will Get the Webinar Recording\, Slides and Bonus Materials.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/beyond-virtual-facilitation-how-to-maximize-engagement-and-tackle-wicked-problems-in-your-virtual-meetings/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T154407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T154407Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Virtual Facilitation: How to Maximize Engagement and Tackle Problems in Your Virtual Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on training where you will learn the virtual facilitation tools\, tips\, and tricks needed to build trust\, spark ideas\, and foster collaboration in your virtual meetings.\nWith so much of the world moving online and the inability to predict what the future holds\, we cannot keep postponing these critical conversations and difficult decisions for the next in-person opportunity.\nWhether you plan to put these skills to use in your next board meeting\, strategic planning retreat\, or town hall discussion\, we will provide you a step-by-step guide to plan\, prepare\, and facilitate your next virtual meeting.\nDuring This Nonprofit Webinar You Will Learn: \n\nHow to determine the purpose and set reasonable goals for a virtual meeting\nHow to invite the right participants to achieve your goals\nHow to prepare everyone (including yourself) for an impactful virtual meeting\nHow to master the basics of virtual facilitation to maximize engagement\nHow to tackle the hard stuff: difficult dialogues and wicked problems\nHow to move things forward after the virtual meeting ends\n\nYou’ll Get These BONUS Materials: \n\nThe Webinar Slides\nThe Webinar Recording\n\nThis is also NOT about investing in expensive software or learning an entirely new platform. This is about fully utilizing  the best facilitation tool out there – you.\nYes\, you can have deep complex\, layered\, nuanced discussions online –  but only with careful planning and preparation.\nBy the end of this 45-minute free webinar you will walk away with tools\, tips\, and tricks needed to master difficult dialogues and tackle wicked problems.\nCaliopy is specifically qualified to teach this webinar because: \n\nShe is a certified trainer in Intercultural Communication\, and has facilitated high-stakes trainings\, workshops\, and meetings for organizations in 60+ countries around the world.\nShe is actively coaching leaders in the COVID-19 era to increase essential skills in facilitating effective and engaging virtual meetings.\nShe is a practitioner as well as a scholar\, who makes the best research in social psychology and anthropology immediately actionable and applicable to your nonprofit.\n\nAbout Your Topic Expert:\nCaliopy Glaros helps mission-driven organizations connect their stakeholders through travel\, storytelling\, and virtual engagement. As a consultant for Philanthropy without Borders\, she works with organizations to create impactful virtual and in-person opportunities for donors to connect directly to the programs they support. After years of consulting nonprofits whose donors have limited in-person access to the mission-related work (such as humanitarian aid and environmental conservation groups)\, she developed tools and strategies to help them create virtual experiences that enhance participation and bring donors closer to the mission. In addition to her extensive research\, writing\, and speaking\, she provides group training\, meeting facilitation\, individual coaching\, and project consulting on mass market communications\, one-on-one stewardship\, events\, site-visits\, tours\, and travel programs. Caliopy has an academic background in Anthropology and Adult Learning\, is a certified trainer in Intercultural Communication\, and the Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access (IDEA) Chair of the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.\nIf You Register and Cannot Attend\, You Will Get the Webinar Recording\, Slides and Bonus Materials.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/beyond-virtual-facilitation-how-to-maximize-engagement-and-tackle-problems-in-your-virtual-meetings/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T154057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T154057Z
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SUMMARY:Getting the Most From Your Website Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Website analytics can help you track who is coming to your site\, where they go once they get there and how they found you. Analytics can tell you if your social media is successfully sending visitors to your site and if donors know they can give online. Unfortunately\, decoding analytics reports is not as simple or straightforward as it could be\, and good analytics depends on setting up measurable goals in the first place. Join the Almanac team for analytics definitions\, benchmarking and measurement ideas and general discussion about how you can get more from your website analytics.\nAs co-founder and President of Almanac\, Nathan Sprehe has a 18-year track record of helping purpose-driven organizations crystallize their brands and digital experiences to create more connection\, understanding and lasting social impact. Prior to forming Almanac in 2009\, Nate held creative leadership positions at Project 13\, a design and branding consultancy\, the YMCA of Greater St. Louis and the global healthcare marketing agency\, 2e. Nate is actively involved with the creative community in St. Louis\, participating in student portfolio reviews\, the graphic design advisory board for St. Louis Community College and AIGA St. Louis. He’s also dad to Ava and Greta (ages 10 and 6)\, and remembers having free time to brew beer\, run\, and renovate historic homes. Nate holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Webster University in St. Louis.\nAngie Winschel is a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Almanac and has more than 25 years of experience as a proven communications professional in not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. She focuses on strategic messaging as the foundation for all successful branding\, marketing and communications.\nPrior to forming Almanac in 2009\, Angie was principal at Fresh Ink Marketing and also served as Vice President of Marketing and Membership at the YMCA of Greater St. Louis. She has held positions in the education and financial services industries. Angie serves on the Board of Associated Colleges of Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.\nAs the Technical Director at Almanac\, Ben Gathard applies his ten plus years of experience in design and development to bridge the gap between creative ingenuity and technical execution. From project kickoff to website launch\, Ben strives to investigate and understand technical details\, ensuring each project is not only beautiful and functional\, but on strategy and delivering measurable results.. Ben holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Technology from Saint Louis University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/getting-the-most-from-your-website-analytics/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofit Marketers Network":MAILTO:csprc@qabs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20191121T155724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T155724Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of a Positive No
DESCRIPTION:For many of us\, “no” is the hardest word to say. Is it because we have a strong desire to be liked? Is it because we’ve been socialized to value other people’s needs and feelings more than our own? Is it because we don’t want to seem rude? Learning to use your “no muscle” not only builds character and strength\, it puts you in charge. This program will offer valuable information in the art of saying “no” while protecting and advancing your core interests without compromising relationships. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nLearn how to say “no” clearly\, effectively and gracefully\nImprove your assertive communication skills\nLearn how to resist aggression\, manipulation and guilt tactics\nUnderstand the importance of self-care and respecting your limit\nLearn the power of a positive “No”\n\nThe program uses principals from the William L. Ury’s best seller\, The Power of a Positive No. \nAbout the Presenter:  Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs\nNancy is an empowering leadership and professional development consultant. Highly dedicated and results oriented\, she has the skill and passion for helping individuals become more confident and successful in business and beyond.\nNancy combines her communications expertise with a pragmatic approach in a variety of important soft skill areas including verbal\, written and nonverbal communications\, emotional intelligence\, etiquette and protocol\, time management\, business acumen\, working with team dynamics and coaching. She helps clients focus on key adjustments that result in meaningful impact and effectiveness.\nDrawing on her marketing and communications background\, over 27 years’ experience in leadership roles and a lifetime of personal growth\, Nancy has keen appreciation of mindset and the power it has to change patterns of behavior. She focuses on building one’s\nstrengths and minimizing weaknesses through enrichment\, feedback\, self-discovery and detailed action plans.\nBefore launching Polished\, Nancy served in leadership positions where she helped businesses like Edward Jones\, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and Mercy Health boost their products and services\, communications\, marketing\, brands and stature. She was also a reporter for the Dallas Morning News and freelance writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.\nNancy is an author and dynamic motivational speaker. She’s a monthly contributor to CBS-affiliate KMOV\, Great Day St. Louis and a regular contributor to KMOX and KTRS radio.\nNancy believes passionately in developing people\, especially their interpersonal skills. “You can achieve your goals – you just need a clear vision and a strong belief in yourself\,” she says.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-power-of-a-positive-no/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T155136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T155136Z
UID:4322-1591286400-1591290000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent\, commiserate\, seek guidance\, celebrate successes\, or just “hang out” with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting “Nonprofit Happy Hours” for any and all nonprofit professionals.\n\nThis is an informal virtual gathering\, and each participant is encouraged to join with their own beverage of choice or special treat in hand! There are no set topics\, just a set space for nonprofit professionals to gather together and share information and support one another. Please RSVP here. You are welcome to join us every two weeks!\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/nonprofit-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T154831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T154831Z
UID:4319-1591110000-1591113600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Coping with COVID-19: Financial Strategies for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has created multiple sources of stress. Artists and creatives have been particularly hit hard\, and face unique challenges as the economy continues to be affected by the pandemic. As federal and state governments create programs to help people and businesses\, it can be a challenge to make sense of\, and take action on\, the often overwhelming amount of information related to your finances. This free webinar provides plain language\, easy-to-use information to equip you with tools to manage some of the financial impacts of COVID-19.\nThis webinar is broken into three main areas with the first covering resources and steps to use in the near future\, as well as an explanation of new or enhanced social services. The second portion includes information about the stimulus check and its rules\, as well as current COVID-19 related scams and how to protect yourself. The final portion covers the unique steps that artists can engage in to soften the impact of the recession\, including budgeting tools. \nSpecific topics covered:\n●      Student loan options during COVID-19\n●      Mortgage and rent payment changes\n●      Health insurance\n●      COVID-19 scams\n●      Actions to take if you didn’t get a stimulus payment\n●      Strategies to conserve cash and minimize expenses\n●      Managing debt in the short term\n●      Unemployment for independent contractors\n●      Keeping an eye to the future: emergency fund and retirement\nInstructors: Andrew Zumwalt\, CFP®; Graham McCaulley\, PhD; and Marco Pantoja\, AFC® comprise the Extension outreach arm of the University of Missouri Department of Personal Financial Planning. With over 30 years of combined experience in financial education\, they each bring a unique perspective and diverse set of skills to the education platform. \n\nPlease register in advance. We’ll send you the Zoom link by email.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/coping-with-covid-19-financial-strategies-for-creatives/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Arts and Education
ORGANIZER;CN="VLAA":MAILTO:vlaa@vlaa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200527T153848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T153848Z
UID:4310-1591099200-1591102800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Your Website
DESCRIPTION:Chances are\, your organization needs more from your website than ever before. With more communications shifting to digital\, out of need or convenience\, your website must do more heavy lifting than you planned. But how do you know where to begin? Join members of the Almanac team to discover a framework for evaluating your website in four critical areas: Audience\, Brand & Messaging\, Goals and Measurement. We’ll review a website assessment worksheet for internal teams\, do Q&A and discuss.\nAs co-founder and President of Almanac\, Nathan Sprehe has a 18-year track record of helping purpose-driven organizations crystallize their brands and digital experiences to create more connection\, understanding and lasting social impact. Prior to forming Almanac in 2009\, Nate held creative leadership positions at Project 13\, a design and branding consultancy\, the YMCA of Greater St. Louis and the global healthcare marketing agency\, 2e.\nNate is actively involved with the creative community in St. Louis\, participating in student portfolio reviews\, the graphic design advisory board for St. Louis Community College and AIGA St. Louis. He’s also dad to Ava and Greta (ages 10 and 6)\, and remembers having free time to brew beer\, run\, and renovate historic homes. Nate holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Webster University in St. Louis.\nAngie Winschel is a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Almanac and has more than 25 years of experience as a proven communications professional in not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. She focuses on strategic messaging as the foundation for all successful branding\, marketing and communications.\nPrior to forming Almanac in 2009\, Angie was principal at Fresh Ink Marketing and also served as Vice President of Marketing and Membership at the YMCA of Greater St. Louis. She has held positions in the education and financial services industries. Angie serves on the Board of Associated Colleges of Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.\nAs the Technical Director at Almanac\, Ben Gathard applies his ten plus years of experience in design and development to bridge the gap between creative ingenuity and technical execution. From project kickoff to website launch\, Ben strives to investigate and understand technical details\, ensuring each project is not only beautiful and functional\, but on strategy and delivering measurable results.. Ben holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Technology from Saint Louis University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/assessing-your-website/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofit Marketers Network":MAILTO:csprc@qabs.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200421T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T191230Z
UID:4284-1590580800-1590584400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Art of the Legacy Ask
DESCRIPTION:AFP Global knows times are tough\, but you still need to stay at the top of your fundraising game. That’s why registration fees have been waived for the next three webinars for all members! Not an AFP member yet? You can join here: https://afpglobal.org/join\n\nYou’ve grown your legacy program\, you have an impressive pipeline of donors interested and considering leaving a legacy gift to your wonderful organization and now comes the big moment: THE ASK!\n\nThis webinar will present the similarities and differences between a legacy and a major gift ask\, what research tells us how donors make decisions and how you can harness all this information to craft a deeply personal and successful legacy ask.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-art-of-the-legacy-ask/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200421T190638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T190638Z
UID:4278-1590076800-1590080400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent\, commiserate\, seek guidance\, celebrate successes\, or just “hang out” with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting a “Nonprofit Happy Hour” for any and all nonprofit professionals on Thursday\, April 23rd\, from 4 to 5 pm.\n\nThis is an informal virtual gathering\, and each participant is encouraged to join with their own beverage of choice or special treat in hand! There are no set topics\, just a set space for nonprofit professionals to gather together and share information and support one another. RSVP here!\n\nYou are welcome to register for multiple weeks. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/nonprofit-virtual-happy-hour-3/
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200402T144813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T144813Z
UID:4257-1589878800-1589889600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Grant Research: Identifying Private Grant Funders
DESCRIPTION: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 a list of potential funders. Public grant identification (federal\, state\, municipal) will be covered briefly\, but the focus of the session will be on private grantors.\nPlease note\, workshop will be held virtually through Zoom. Students will have access to a pay-walled funder database for use during the class and should use a device that will enable them to access this database during session.\nParticipants do not need to have any grant writing experience.\nAbout the Presenter: Fielding Jezreel\nFielding Jezreel specializes in helping nonprofits plan and apply for federal grants. Using her passion for program planning\, Fielding helps organizations streamline their grant funding strategy; pursue federal and other nationally competed grants; and provides one-on-one coaching to new grant writers.\nFielding has worked in the grants field since 2013 and has raised over $35 million for nonprofits. She has a Master of Social Work degree from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis where she now teaches grant writing. She served three years on the board of the St. Louis Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association and continues to support the Programs Committee to develop high quality professional development opportunities for grant professionals.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grant-research-identifying-private-grant-funders/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200402T143827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T143827Z
UID:4255-1589446800-1589455800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Public Speaking: Present with Power\, Poise & Punch!
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this session will be held remotely using Zoom\, which can be accessed from your computer\, phone\, or tablet. You do not need a Zoom account to join this session.\n\nWhether a beginner\, intermediate or advanced presenter\, we can all benefit from improved public speaking skills.  The better your public speaking\, the greater your success – in business and in life!  Giving an effective presentation is all about connecting with your audience.  It’s showing your passion\, sharing stories and keeping it simple.  This workshop will help get your audience listening to your every word while exuding poise\, power and punch.\n\n\nFormat Your Presentations- Keep it simple with a four-step approach\nThe Golden Triangle- I’ll outline the three essentials of what it takes to become a spectacular presenter\nGRABM – Discover effective techniques to start and end your talk\nSizzle –  I’ll share ideas to keep your audience interested\nNonverbal Skills –  Participants will understand a variety of important nonverbal skills to enhance their presentation\nNervous? –  I’ll share ways to ban the butterflies\nVoice Checklist – The voice says it all.  Participants will gain an understanding of effective voice tips\nPowerPoint Quick Tips – Participants will learn the good\, the bad and the ugly when using PowerPoint slides\nWrap-Up – Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and complete an action plan\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs\nNancy is an empowering leadership and professional development consultant.  Highly dedicated and results oriented\, she has the skill and passion for helping individuals become more confident and successful in business and beyond.\nNancy combines her communications expertise with a pragmatic approach in a variety of important soft skill areas including verbal\, written and nonverbal communications\, emotional intelligence\, etiquette and protocol\, time management\, business acumen\, working with team dynamics and coaching.  She helps clients focus on key adjustments that result in meaningful impact and effectiveness.\nDrawing on her marketing and communications background\, over 20 years experience in leadership roles and a lifetime of personal growth\, Nancy has keen appreciation of mindset and the power it has to change patterns of behavior.  She focuses on building one’s strengths and minimizing weaknesses through enrichment\, feedback\, self-discovery and detailed action plans.\nBefore launching Polished\, Nancy served in leadership positions where she helped businesses like Edward Jones\, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and Mercy Health boost their products and services\, communications\, marketing\, brands and stature.  She was also a reporter for the Dallas Morning News and freelance writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.\nNancy is a dynamic motivational speaker. She delivers keynotes on several topics such as Present with Power\, Poise and Punch; If I Can Do it\, You can Do it;  Kindness is Underrated; Beyond the Fork and Knife and Yes. Maybe. I Mean No.  She is a regular contributor to CBS-affiliate KMOV\, Great Day St. Louis. \nNancy believes passionately in developing people\, especially their interpersonal skills.  “You can achieve your goals-you just need a clear vision and a strong belief in yourself” she says.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/public-speaking-present-with-power-poise-punch-3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200421T191108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T191108Z
UID:4282-1589371200-1589374800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Create Donor Surveys that Improve Your Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:AFP Global knows times are tough\, but you still need to stay at the top of your fundraising game. That’s why registration fees have been waived for the next three webinars for all members! Not an AFP member yet? You can join here: https://afpglobal.org/join \nDone well\, surveys can empower you with real\, actionable\, and surprising insights into what your current and prospective donors do\, think\, and need. Smart surveys can turn your fundraising strategy into a fine-tuned\, sophisticated engine of revenue.\nIn this session\, we’ll examine all of the components of a great donor survey project—including how to build it\, deploy it\, and analyze the results. Perhaps more importantly\, we’ll identify and help you sidestep the countless pitfalls that plague so many surveys.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-create-donor-surveys-that-improve-your-fundraising/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200427T172437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T172437Z
UID:4291-1589284800-1589288400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 & Internal Communication
DESCRIPTION:We are in unprecedented times. Whether you have people in your organization working remotely\, from the office or not at all\, we all have people that make our organizations run. How you communicate with them during this time matters. It will have implications for your organization now and in the future. In this presentation\, social media strategist and storyteller Katie Cothron will help attendees think about practical and empathetic ways to communicate with your internal audiences so they know you are listening\, understanding and working with them to get things done in this new normal.\nFrom reporting on local and national stories to conceptualizing and executing global communication efforts\, Katie Cothron has been involved in a lot of cool initiatives. She’s spent more than 20 years working in television\, public education\, manufacturing and now for herself. The one thin that ties all of her roles together is her passion for telling good stories. Whether it’s telling of the great work educators are doing in schools\, or a local business owner showcasing what makes them unique\, Katie’s training and experience has taught her to ask the right questions to create compelling content. In addition\, her experience working with diverse industries\, audiences and cultures allows her to provide her clients a global perspective with a local focus.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/covid-19-internal-communication/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200430T132010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132010Z
UID:4299-1589198400-1589202000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Engagement: How to Create Participatory Virtual Experiences that Keep your Donors Engaged in Times of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on training where you will learn how to create participatory virtual experiences for your supporters.\nWorried that the cancellation of your in-person experiences (events\, meetings\, tours\, performances\, and trips) will lead to lost donations and connections?\nWondering what else to do besides update your donors and ask for money?\nCOVID-19 is creating an urgent need for human connection in a time when virtual experiences are the only option – and connection is only created through participation.  It’s time to dial up your virtual engagement strategy and steward those critical supporters through participatory experiences. \nDuring This Nonprofit Webinar You Will Learn: \n\nHow to design a participatory virtual experience\nHow to properly utilize participatory virtual experiences to achieve your goals\nHow to transfer the participatory elements of in-person experience to a virtual one\nHow to market participatory virtual experiences to your audience\nHow to assess your tech needs for participatory virtual experiences\nHow to be an excellent virtual facilitator\n\nYou’ll Get: \n\nThe Webinar Slides\nThe Webinar Recording\n\nThis is NOT about creating virtual content like blog posts and videos that get lost in the noise. This is about creating virtual experiences that invite your supporters to engage directly with your team.\nThis is also NOT about investing in expensive software or learning an entirely new platform. This is about using the resources you have to enhance participation in your virtual experiences and engage those supporters and volunteers whose time\, talent\, and treasure is needed most.\nBy the end of this 60-minute webinar you will walk away with ideas for how to use participatory virtual experiences in your donor engagement strategy\, and have the exact tips and tools to make those experiences participatory.\nCaliopy is specifically qualified to teach this webinar because: \n\nShe has consulted many organizations whose supporters can’t experience the mission firsthand (humanitarian aid and environmental conservation groups among them) in developing robust virtual experiences.\nShe has helped foundations and nonprofits create compelling participatory virtual site-visits.\nShe is actively working with organizations in the COVID-19 era to transform their in-person experiences (events\, meetings\, tours\, performances\, and trips) to virtual experiences.\nShe is a practitioner as well as a scholar\, who studies how participatory experiences change people. She makes the best research in social psychology and anthropology immediately actionable and applicable to your nonprofit.\n\nAbout Your Topic Expert:\nCaliopy Glaros helps organizations transform their donor engagement strategies into catalysts for positive social change. As a consultant for Philanthropy without Borders\, she works with organizations to create impactful virtual and in-person opportunities for donors to connect directly to the programs they support. After years of consulting nonprofits whose donors have limited in-person access to the mission-related work (such as humanitarian aid and environmental conservation groups)\, she developed tools and strategies to help them create virtual experiences that enhance participation and bring donors closer to the mission. In addition to her extensive research\, writing\, and speaking\, she provides group training\, individual coaching\, and project consulting on mass market communications\, one-on-one stewardship\, events\, site-visits\, tours\, and travel programs. Caliopy has an academic background in Anthropology and Adult Learning\, is a certified trainer in Intercultural Communication\, and the Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access (IDEA) Chair of the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.\nIf You Register and Cannot Attend\, You Will Get the Webinar Recording & Slides
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/virtual-engagement-how-to-create-participatory-virtual-experiences-that-keep-your-donors-engaged-in-times-of-crisis-2/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200421T190530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T190530Z
UID:4276-1588867200-1588870800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent\, commiserate\, seek guidance\, celebrate successes\, or just “hang out” with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting a “Nonprofit Happy Hour” for any and all nonprofit professionals on Thursday\, April 23rd\, from 4 to 5 pm.\n\nThis is an informal virtual gathering\, and each participant is encouraged to join with their own beverage of choice or special treat in hand! There are no set topics\, just a set space for nonprofit professionals to gather together and share information and support one another. RSVP here!\n\nYou are welcome to register for multiple weeks. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/nonprofit-virtual-happy-hour-2/
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200430T131849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T131849Z
UID:4296-1588852800-1588856400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Engagement: How to Create Participatory Virtual Experiences that Keep your Donors Engaged in Times of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on training where you will learn how to create participatory virtual experiences for your supporters.\nWorried that the cancellation of your in-person experiences (events\, meetings\, tours\, performances\, and trips) will lead to lost donations and connections?\nWondering what else to do besides update your donors and ask for money?\nCOVID-19 is creating an urgent need for human connection in a time when virtual experiences are the only option – and connection is only created through participation.  It’s time to dial up your virtual engagement strategy and steward those critical supporters through participatory experiences. \nDuring This Nonprofit Webinar You Will Learn: \n\nHow to design a participatory virtual experience\nHow to properly utilize participatory virtual experiences to achieve your goals\nHow to transfer the participatory elements of in-person experience to a virtual one\nHow to market participatory virtual experiences to your audience\nHow to assess your tech needs for participatory virtual experiences\nHow to be an excellent virtual facilitator\n\nYou’ll Get: \n\nThe Webinar Slides\nThe Webinar Recording\n\nThis is NOT about creating virtual content like blog posts and videos that get lost in the noise. This is about creating virtual experiences that invite your supporters to engage directly with your team.\nThis is also NOT about investing in expensive software or learning an entirely new platform. This is about using the resources you have to enhance participation in your virtual experiences and engage those supporters and volunteers whose time\, talent\, and treasure is needed most.\nBy the end of this 60-minute webinar you will walk away with ideas for how to use participatory virtual experiences in your donor engagement strategy\, and have the exact tips and tools to make those experiences participatory.\nCaliopy is specifically qualified to teach this webinar because: \n\nShe has consulted many organizations whose supporters can’t experience the mission firsthand (humanitarian aid and environmental conservation groups among them) in developing robust virtual experiences.\nShe has helped foundations and nonprofits create compelling participatory virtual site-visits.\nShe is actively working with organizations in the COVID-19 era to transform their in-person experiences (events\, meetings\, tours\, performances\, and trips) to virtual experiences.\nShe is a practitioner as well as a scholar\, who studies how participatory experiences change people. She makes the best research in social psychology and anthropology immediately actionable and applicable to your nonprofit.\n\nAbout Your Topic Expert:\nCaliopy Glaros helps organizations transform their donor engagement strategies into catalysts for positive social change. As a consultant for Philanthropy without Borders\, she works with organizations to create impactful virtual and in-person opportunities for donors to connect directly to the programs they support. After years of consulting nonprofits whose donors have limited in-person access to the mission-related work (such as humanitarian aid and environmental conservation groups)\, she developed tools and strategies to help them create virtual experiences that enhance participation and bring donors closer to the mission. In addition to her extensive research\, writing\, and speaking\, she provides group training\, individual coaching\, and project consulting on mass market communications\, one-on-one stewardship\, events\, site-visits\, tours\, and travel programs. Caliopy has an academic background in Anthropology and Adult Learning\, is a certified trainer in Intercultural Communication\, and the Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access (IDEA) Chair of the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.\nIf You Register and Cannot Attend\, You Will Get the Webinar Recording & Slides
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/virtual-engagement-how-to-create-participatory-virtual-experiences-that-keep-your-donors-engaged-in-times-of-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20191230T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T182631Z
UID:4126-1588842000-1588849200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Espionage: How to Spy on Yourself or Anyone Else to Leverage Your Online Presence and Find New Donors
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization have a website no one visits\, social media posts no one sees or blogs no one reads? Do you have marketing that makes your executive director happy yet doesn’t connect with audiences? Do you have a board that wants you to make them “thought leaders” and you have no idea how to do that?\nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \n\nThe tools of the online professionals that gets results no matter the budget\nApply a holistic approach with SEO\, blogging and social media to dominate page one of search results\nFind and use the right keywords for your ideal audiences\nIntegrate videos\, images and social media to boost your rankings\nBuild a new website or fix your current site to get found online and dominate your market\n\nPlease note\, this session will be held remotely using Zoom\, which can be accessed from your computer\, phone\, or tablet. You do not need a Zoom account to join this session.\nAbout the Presenter:  Maryanne Dersch\nMaryanne Dersch is a teacher and coach for nonprofits in board leadership\, fundraising and marketing. Her company\, Courageous Communication\, works with boards and organizational leadership to create cultures that work in trust\, connection and ease to create a bigger impact.\nShe developed a method of fundraising\, Superstar Fundraising\, so organizations can have energy\, resources and donors flowing to them and end the chase and grind of fundraising. She wrote the book Courageous Communication: How Codependence Is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It so nonprofits can own\, understand and share their value to attract like-minded donors.\nMaryanne has spent her professional career in or serving the nonprofit sector. Previous to starting Courageous Communication\, she spent 16 years at 501creative\, where she led fundraising and marketing planning projects\, wrote plans and developed creative material. Before 501creative\, she was a consultant at Vector Communications for four years. \nShe has served on boards and committees over the years\, including Community Service Public Relations Council and the Saint Louis Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals. She has served on the board of Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition until they became her client. She has fostered dogs for Stray Rescue of Saint Louis for 20 years.\nMaryanne graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1988 with a degree in journalism. She has three children adopted from foster care with her husband. She is known for her love of ultrahigh heels\, extra-large Diet Cokes\, and short karaoke rotations.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/marketing-espionage-how-to-spy-on-yourself-or-anyone-else-to-leverage-your-online-presence-and-find-new-donors/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200210T161732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T161732Z
UID:4196-1588678200-1588685400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Federal Grants Part II: Federal Grant Readiness - A Case Study!
DESCRIPTION:Memory Care Home Solutions applied for its first federal grant in 2017. The process was challenging\, but the organization had made strategic investments in the preceding years which positioned them be competitive. Hear the story from the perspective of the Grants Manager with analysis from their federal grant consultant. The presenters will share ways for your organization to prepare for further federal grant seeking. The presentation and handouts are designed for organizations who have never had a federal grant as well as those who have at least one federal grant but are looking to improve their competitiveness. \nMeet the Presenter\nCandace Schwartzkopf is Memory Care Home Solution’s Grant Manager and has been with the organization since 2017 in a variety of capacities. She is a graduate from Lindenwood University with a B.A. in Psychology\, an M.A. in Gerontology\, and an M.B.A. Being a part of an organization that is innovative and forward-thinking in regards to the aging population is very important to her.\nFielding Jezreel is a contractual grant professional focusing on federal and nationally competed grant opportunities for nonprofits and has been awarded over $25 million in the last five years. She also teaches grant writing and coaches grant writers new to the field. Clients like Memory Care Home Solutions make her work rewarding and enjoyable!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/federal-grants-part-ii-federal-grant-readiness-a-case-study/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="GPA St. Louis":MAILTO:info@gpastlouis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T093000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200421T190238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T190238Z
UID:4272-1588233600-1588239000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Local Funders Respond to COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Leading local funders discuss what their organizations are doing in response to the current pandemic. Find out what resources are available for nonprofits and individuals who have been impacted by the disease or by the resulting downturn in the economy. They will discuss what community needs they are seeing\, how they have changed their grantmaking programs\, what areas they are focusing on and how to access available funds.\nThis event is presented free with Registration. Please consider making a donation to support further virtual programming from AFP St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/local-funders-respond-to-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200421T190920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T190920Z
UID:4280-1588161600-1588165200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You – The Pragmatist’s Guide to Successful Special Events
DESCRIPTION:AFP Global knows times are tough\, but you still need to stay at the top of your fundraising game. That’s why registration fees have been waived for the next three webinars for all members! Not an AFP member yet? You can join here: https://afpglobal.org/join\nSpecial events have long been synonymous with fundraising and as a result\, every fundraiser has a story of cold food\, missing golf balls\, no-show volunteers\, and the $200 pot of hotel coffee. We also know that fundraising events\, on average\, have one of the lower net profit factors and yet\, they are often the go-to solution in a financial pinch. It is essential that every fundraiser understand the value special events can play within their organization\, as well as the importance of setting appropriate financial\, time management and resource expectations. In this session we will discuss this love-hate relationship\, as well as review the cornerstone elements of successful events\, including how to define success\, knowing when to move on and setting pragmatic boundaries for the future.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/dont-say-i-didnt-warn-you-the-pragmatists-guide-to-successful-special-events/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200421T190424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T190424Z
UID:4274-1587657600-1587661200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:AFP St. Louis recognizes these times are unprecedented and nonprofit professionals may need to vent\, commiserate\, seek guidance\, celebrate successes\, or just “hang out” with other like-minded individuals! We are hosting a “Nonprofit Happy Hour” for any and all nonprofit professionals on Thursday\, April 23rd\, from 4 to 5 pm.\n\nThis is an informal virtual gathering\, and each participant is encouraged to join with their own beverage of choice or special treat in hand! There are no set topics\, just a set space for nonprofit professionals to gather together and share information and support one another. RSVP here!\n\nYou are welcome to register for multiple weeks. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/nonprofit-virtual-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200402T143328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T143328Z
UID:4253-1587027600-1587034800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Communicating From the Top Down
DESCRIPTION:How to Engage Board\, Staff\, and Everyone Else in Marketing Your Organization \nWorkshop to be held virtually via Zoom.\n\nIn this crisis\, how you communicate to your stakeholders is more critical than ever. This is your opportunity to create better outcomes in your communications. This starts with engaging all members of your organization\, because if you want to communicate effectively externally\, it starts with communicating effectively internally. \n \nThis workshop will ask: who do you want to be on the other side of this? What do you want your organization to be and how can you create an environment that has the strong communication. skills it needs to meet any challenge. \n\nParticipants will learn:\n\nThe problem\, cost and cause of ineffective internal communications to your organization\nHow to stop side conversations and create an organization that can support the free flow of communication up and down the management ladder so all efforts are moving in the same direction\nSpecific tools and strategies to implement to allow for supportive and productive feedback\nHow the board structure can thwart communication among members and between board and staff\, and how to create better communication flow\nHow to best support your staff to create healthy\, happy nonprofits that easily attract interest\, excitement and attention\nHow to create alignment in your brand so the image you portray and who you really are as close as possible\, and you can build trusting relationships with supporters\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Maryanne Dersch\nMaryanne Dersch is a teacher and coach for nonprofits in board leadership\, fundraising and marketing. Her company\, Courageous Communication\, works with boards and organizational leadership to create cultures that work in trust\, connection and ease to create a bigger impact.\nShe developed a method of fundraising\, Superstar Fundraising\, so organizations can have energy\, resources and donors flowing to them and end the chase and grind of fundraising. She wrote the book Courageous Communication: How Codependence Is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It so nonprofits can own\, understand and share their value to attract like-minded donors.\nMaryanne has spent her professional career in or serving the nonprofit sector. Previous to starting Courageous Communication\, she spent 16 years at 501creative\, where she led fundraising and marketing planning projects\, wrote plans and developed creative material. Before 501creative\, she was a consultant at Vector Communications for four years. \nShe has served on boards and committees over the years\, including Community Service Public Relations Council and the Saint Louis Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals. She has served on the board of Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition until they became her client. She has fostered dogs for Stray Rescue of Saint Louis for 20 years.\nMaryanne graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1988 with a degree in journalism. She has three children adopted from foster care with her husband. She is known for her love of ultrahigh heels\, extra-large Diet Cokes\, and short karaoke rotations.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/virtual-workshop-communicating-from-the-top-down/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200331T133845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T133845Z
UID:4242-1585735200-1585738800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Covid-19 Nonprofit Impact Call
DESCRIPTION:NSC will be hosting a call with nonprofit leaders concerning the impact of COVID-19. We invite you to join us as we discuss the current crisis and how local nonprofits are managing their staff\, clients\, and mission.\n\n\nTopic\nFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act\n\nTime:\nApril 1\, 2020 10:00 AM
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/covid-19-nonprofit-impact-call/
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T061345
CREATED:20200331T134108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T134108Z
UID:4244-1585652400-1585656000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Covid-19 Nonprofit Impact Call
DESCRIPTION:NSC will be hosting a call with nonprofit leaders concerning the impact of COVID-19. We invite you to join us as we discuss the current crisis and how local nonprofits are managing their staff\, clients\, and mission.\n\n\nTopic\nFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act\n\nTime:\nApril 1\, 2020 11:00 AM
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/covid-19-nonprofit-impact-call-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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