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 ...
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. This is an informal virtual gathering, and each participant is encouraged to join with their own beverage of choice or special ...
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, ...
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 ...
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. With 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 ...
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. With 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 ...
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. In 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 ...
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. Key takeaways from the session include: Understanding the role of Board Members ...
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: Addressing and overcoming ...
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 ...