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SUMMARY:Cutting Edge Methods to Recruit\, Communicate with\, and Inspire Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:This class will explore various new\, low cost\, and free resources to help you recruit\, communicate with\, and inspire volunteers. \nTopics: \nTips & Tricks for Using Digital Media to Recruit Volunteers – presented by Katie Stuckenschneider\, Marketing & Digital Media Manager at Forest Park.\nDo the Hustle! – Learn about Hustle\, an effective peer-to-peer text messaging tool to reach volunteers quickly and efficiently. Presented by Kaelyn Seymour\, Statewide Manager of Data and Organizing for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Mo.\nShare Your Story With Video on a Dime – Learn low-cost and free resources to capture and edit your own impactful videos. Presented by Annie Kuhl\, Chief Communications Officer at Saving Sight.\nRegistration fee: $55 ($40 for MVMA members with promo code. Members who need the code may email Secretary@mvma-stl.org.)
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/cutting-edge-methods-to-recruit-communicate-with-and-inspire-volunteers/
LOCATION:#410 Social Science and Business (SSB) Building\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T130000
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SUMMARY:Your Best Philanthropic Campaign: From Capital to Endowment and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, March 26\, 2020\, 1-4 p.m.  \nThe class will provide an overview of key strategies to execute your most successful campaign\, whether capital\, endowment or comprehensive. Instructor Dan Reynolds will share best practices\, priorities activities\, pillars for success\, and stories and lessons from the field regarding what works well and perhaps not so well.\nInstructor Dan Reynolds has been with Holmes\, Radford & Reynolds for 20 years. He has conducted numerous planning and feasibility studies\, created many fund development plans\, directed annual fund programs and capacity building initiatives\, and led highly successful campaigns raising millions of dollars with his clients in St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/your-best-philanthropic-campaign-from-capital-to-endowment-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T100000
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Nonprofit Impact Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Network for Strong Communities 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\nTo join the conversation\, please follow the instructions below.\n\nTopic:\nCOVID-19 Nonprofit Impact\n\nPlease RSVP with Emily Garrison:\nnscadmin@nscnow.org or\n(314)961-7604\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/188601226\n\nMeeting ID:\n188 601 226\n\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abjdM0O2j
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/covid-19-nonprofit-impact-discussion/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191230T182403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T182403Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Donor Recruitment: 7 Steps to Turn Online Followers into New Donors
DESCRIPTION:Nearly all nonprofits have fallen into this trap: we’ve built our homes on rented land\, with social media as the main avenue to grow our influence and find new donors. Now that Facebook\, YouTube\, Instagram and even LinkedIn are public companies\, the algorithms that we couldn’t control in the first place are now being dictated more and more by paid posts. This will only increase in the future.\nNonprofits must pivot towards brand-building tactics that provide reliable reach. It can be done. Learn to build your house on land you own. This workshop will teach you the seven steps to grow your base of support in reliable and consistent ways. \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/digital-donor-recruitment-7-steps-to-turn-online-followers-into-new-donors-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T173000
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SUMMARY:2020 Membership Social
DESCRIPTION:Let’s unwind and have a little fun together this spring! We’ll meet up at 5:30 p.m. at the Budweiser Brew House for a happy hour\, appetizers on us. You’ll get your first drink free and be able to learn more about the various event spaces within Ballpark Village. (Did you know they offer various event spaces? You may just leave with a new location in mind for a meeting or event for your organization!) After the tour\, we have the option to stay and socialize.\n\n\nLimited spaces available\, be sure to reserve your seat today! This event is open to any AFP member and is free\, but RSVP is required.\n3-hour parking validation included for Ballpark Village’s lot. \n\nAgenda\n5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Registration and Networking\, Happy Hour with free drink and appetizers\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Behind the Scenes Tour of Ballpark Village (Guests welcome to remain and watch the Blues game after the tour)
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2020-membership-social/
LOCATION:Budweiser Brew House\, 601 Clark Ave #101\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T113000
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SUMMARY:Tips & Tricks for Marketing on a Dime
DESCRIPTION:Whether you have a new pilot project that is under resourced or your budgets overall have grown increasingly constrained\, odds are you have been asked (and will be asked again!) to deliver marketing success with limited financial resources. Limited dollars don’t have to mean limited impact if you consider a few key principles – both the tried and true and the new and innovative. Presenter Joe Gfaller will share a range of examples for the new and experienced marketer that can be modeled within your own organization.\nJoe Gfaller has been Managing Director at Metro Theater Company since the summer of 2019. Prior to that\, he has served in a range of marketing\, communications\, community affairs\, and fundraising roles for Opera Theater of Saint Louis\, the Alliance Theater\, the American Repertory Theater\, and 7 Stages Theater. He teaches Marketing for the Arts in Webster University’s Arts Management and Leadership MFA program\, and his innovative solutions to building new audiences were highlighted in a national case study from the Wallace Foundation in 2018. Named a Diverse Business Leader in the St. Louis Business Journal\, he has made St. Louis home since 2011. He is a graduate of Leadership St. Louis\, LEAD Atlanta\, and Harvard University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/tips-tricks-for-marketing-on-a-dime/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Little Italy\, 2 The Boulevard\, Richmond Heights\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofit Marketers Network":MAILTO:csprc@qabs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T133000
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CREATED:20200210T161606Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Grants Part I: Forecasting for State and Federal Grants
DESCRIPTION:In this live webinar\, lead by Diane Leonard\, owner of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services\, will help participants learn: \n\nHow to reach approved budgets as a forecasting framework\nHow to use the tools that are available to assist with forecasting\, including Grants.gov\, Sam.beta.gov\, Federal and State agency websites\nHow to find where and to whom dollars have been previously awarded\nHow to translate forecasted information into pre-planning for applications\n\nPlease note webinar will be presented at NSC via Zoom.\nMeet the Presenter\nDiane Leonard is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and Approved Trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. Diane is also a Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner.\nSince 2006\, Diane and her team have secured more than $61.9 million dollars in competitive grant awards for the clients of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. She is an active member of the Grant Professionals Association.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/federal-grants-part-i-forecasting-for-state-and-federal-grants/
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:20200228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191121T155612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T155612Z
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SUMMARY:Learning the Administrative Dance 2.0
DESCRIPTION:The core of successful administration is the ability to assess our approach to the concepts that define human resources and personnel as well as our understanding of professionalism\, the importance of exhibiting and supporting a defined work ethic and addressing the challenges of staffing\, training and delegation.  This session will cover the critical issues as they relate to developing and improving the skills that are necessary to become and remain an effective administrator. We will discuss leadership styles\, “stepping up to supervisor”\, delegation\, appropriate staff evaluation and understanding the pivot between management and leadership.  Participants will have an opportunity to review the role they play within the team and the approaches that impede team and project or program success. There will be a discussion of the practical and theoretical aspects of management\, supervision and leadership and the difference between each concept. Hiring\, training\, developing and when necessary ending the supervisory relationship will be addressed.\nAbout the Presenter:  Trent Ball\nTrent Ball is Assistant Vice President for Academic Diversity and Outreach at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) and provides leadership and management of the Academic Support Centers (ASCs). Ball is the Past Board Chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)\, Past President of The Educational Opportunity Association (EOA) and Past President of MO-KAN-NE. Currently\, Ball serves on the Ferguson Youth Initiative Board (FYI)\, Lumina’s Federal Policy Corps 2019-2020\, The Board of Directors for Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club\, St. Louis Graduates Steering Committee member\, and as the TRIO and College Access Programs Representative to the CAS Standards Board of Directors. Ball has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Culver-Stockton College\, a Masters of Arts in Psychological Counseling and Therapy and is completing a Master’s in Public Administration at Southeast Missouri State University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/learning-the-administrative-dance-2-0/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T083000
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CREATED:20200123T193335Z
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
DESCRIPTION:A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a fundraising professional who has gone the extra mile to confirm their own mastery of fundraising practices. The CFRE is the only accredited\, globally recognized certification for fundraising professionals. The 2018 Compensation and Benefits Study conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals shows that in 2018\, CFREs in the United States earned on average $21\,000 more than their non-certified counterparts. CFRE shows you have displayed mastery of the field by meeting requirements and standards set in philanthropy. Nearly 99% of CFREs say earning their CFRE gave them a sense of personal achievement.\nThinking of earning your CFRE? Interested in learning more about the application process? Have you already started the process and are curious to learn more about study tips\, the test itself\, and other insights from an experienced CFRE? At this seminar you will learn first-hand knowledge from a CFRE Ambassador about the application process from start to finish. This session is helpful for anyone who may be considering taking the time to become a CFRE or anyone who has already started the process. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmie Bossi\, MPPA\, CFRE has worked in the nonprofit sector for over a decade and a half\, working with numerous local\, regional\, and national organizations. She spent most of her time working in small to mid-sized development departments\, even building from scratch an entire development program for an organization that although over 140 years old\, was brand new to the fundraising world.\nEnsuring organizations achieve their missions is Amie’s passion. Having played many different roles within organizations\, from Program Manager to Development Director\, she understands the importance of building a spirit of philanthropy and maintaining it throughout development work. She is currently writing a book about fundraising and the idea that fundraising isn’t scary\, and anyone can do it! She currently serves as the VP on the Board for the Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program in St. Louis.\nAmie earned her BA in Communications and Sociology from Culver Stockton College and her Masters’ Degree in Public Policy Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and an ambassador for the certification program. In her free time\, she loves to do community theater and spend time with her husband\, little sister\, rescued chocolate lab Maggie\, and cats Phoebe and Tommy. \n\nTICKETS\n$10.00 AFP Member \n$20.00 Non-AFP Member
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-become-a-certified-fund-raising-executive-cfre/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T160000
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SUMMARY:Building a Workplace Culture of Impact and Enjoyment: How to Balance Our Work and Engage the Team
DESCRIPTION:Having a culture of both impact and enjoyment is no easy task. We know we have to start by setting goals and recognizing achievements. From there though\, we can’t have an enjoyable workplace simply by using the word “fun.” Fun committees and fun days are just a small part of building the right culture. We have to have meetings employees look forward to\, and be willing to cut loose or\, more importantly\, let employees cut loose in their own way and look for ways to get out of the office – together. But then we must balance this against productivity and achievable outcomes. Learn how to begin fostering this kind of organizational culture in this 2 hour session.\nInstructor Chris Martinez has worked for the past 12 years in the non-profit sector\, first as a national program director for the award winning Mission Continues and later in fund development for multiple agencies. He was responsible for both startups and large established organizations with budgets over $100 MM. As a fundraiser\, program expert and consultant\, Chris has led dozens of strategic planning sessions\, has served as an Executive Director and national trainer for large healthcare nonprofits\, and has spoken at multiple academic institutions\, including Georgetown University. Chris has served on multiple nonprofit boards and currently provides pro-bono services to the Ready by 21 initiative and United Way\, as a member of the Performance Improvement team.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/building-a-workplace-culture-of-impact-and-enjoyment-how-to-balance-our-work-and-engage-the-team/
LOCATION:#410 Social Science and Business (SSB) Building\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191230T182103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T182103Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time\, resources\, connections\, and more.  But how do you effectively recruit volunteers which meet the needs of your programs?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore best practices for volunteer recruitment\, such as: \n\nDesigning your recruitment strategy\nCreating targeted recruitment communications\nWriting attractive recruitment appeals\nSweetening the deal:  volunteer-benefits-centered recruitment\nUtilizing your agency’s website and social media for recruitment\nMaximizing your networks for volunteer recruitment\nBeyond the initial contact:  guiding interested prospects into volunteerism\n And more!\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of volunteer recruitment best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer recruitment program.\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).\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-recruitment-3/
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:20200218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T110000
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SUMMARY:Planned Giving Boot Camp Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Saint Louis Planned Giving Council and the Association of Fundraising Professionals are again partnering to host a three-part Planned Giving 101 Boot Camp Series.\n\n\n\nThe series is designed to introduce the concepts of planned giving to development professionals\, executive directors\, board members and others who are either new to planned giving or interested in starting a planned giving program. It will appeal to experienced gift planners as well. Presented over three sessions\, experts will share their practical knowledge and proven templates for success. Walk away with specific actions to implement immediately and plans to keep building your program! Session format includes Q&A. \n\nSession 1: February 18\, Mary and Michael McMurtrey\nWill to Give: Collaborating with Advisors\, Volunteers and Donors to Create a Lasting Legacy\nSession 2: March 19\, Carol Weisman\nHow to Ask for a Planned Gift\nRead more about session two here\nSession 3: April 14\, Kent LeVan\nPlanned Giving Techniques Made Easy (or at Least Easier)!\nRead more about session three here\n\nAgenda:\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast\n8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Session \nAbout the session:\nThe first session\, presented by the Mary and Michael McMurtrey\, will address the power of collaboration in a successful planned giving program.  Using a specific tool called\, “Will to Give; Where There’s a Will There’s a Way” – you will learn about the benefits of Will to Give\, how to talk with your boards and key stakeholders about its value in a planned giving program.  Additionally\, they will present a mini Will to Give so that you can see the program first hand and they will work with you to develop strategies for incorporating this type of presentation into your fundraising efforts. \nAbout the Speakers:\nMary McMurtrey\nFinancial Advisor\nMary has a passion for philanthropy. She is a recognized community leader with twenty years of nonprofit and philanthropic experience. Her responsibilities include; philanthropic advising for current clients as well as advising nonprofit and foundation clients with their retirement accounts\, reserve funds and endowments. Mary helps her clients with fund development and planned giving strategies as well as offers guidance on overall policies and procedures.\nMary graduated with degrees in English Literature & Gender Studies from Augsburg University. She then completed a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Administration and Nonprofit Management & Leadership from the University of MO- St. Louis. Mary previously led the Gateway Center for Giving and later went on to serve as the Director of Community Engagement at the St. Louis Community Foundation where she created and launched GiveSTL Day and Invest STL\, in addition to managing several philanthropic portfolios that helped countless donors give with confidence.\nMary is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the St. Louis Planned Giving Council. She currently serves on the boards of the Diversity Awareness Partnership\, the Arianna Arts\, the St. Louis County Port Authority\, and VNA. She is a founding member and serves on the Advisory Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis.\nMichael McMurtrey\nSenior Vice President – Investment Officer\nMichael has over 30 years’ experience in the brokerage and securities industry\, he has a successful career working with both businesses and individuals.  In 2017\, Michael became a Premier Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors\, a designation held by a select group of Financial Advisors as measured by business production\, educational attainment\, and overall professionalism.\nThe focus of Michael’s practice is helping small-business owners\, individuals\, nonprofits and family foundations.  Michael joined Wells Fargo Advisors with a clear vision of providing excellent client service driven by strategies not products.\nMichael earned his Master of Finance from St. Louis University.  Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors\, Michael ran an investment management company.  Additionally\, he spent 15 years at a financial services firm offering advice to institutional investors\, including mutual funds\, pension funds and investment advisors.  While there\, Institutional Investor magazine ranked the department he ran in the top ten in its discipline\, worldwide.\nMichael currently serves on the Planned Giving Council for the St. Louis Zoo\, the board of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation and the Ladue School District’s Finance Committee. Previously\, he served on the boards of the St. Louis Planned Giving Council and the Association for Fundraising Professionals. \nPricing:\nMembers of AFP and SLPGC: $65 per session or $160 for the series of three sessions\nNon-Members: $80 per session or $200 for the series of three sessions\nRegister Today!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planned-giving-boot-camp-session-1/
LOCATION:Alberici\, 8800 Page Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
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SUMMARY:Stu on Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Stu on Stewardship will explore the four key fundamentals of donor stewardship and will then delve into how organizations can approach stewardship as an integral part of the overall fundraising cycle.  The session will include a discussion on best-practices for capturing stewardship data\, the most effective ways to use data to support stewardship activities\, and why effective stewardship relies on quality data. \nAbout the Speaker\nStuart (‘Stu’) Manewith joined the Omatic Software team in December\, 2015 as the Director of Professional Services.  He is a veteran in the field of development and fundraising as well as nonprofit financial management and technology consulting.  Before Omatic\, Stu worked for 13 years at Blackbaud\, focusing on The Raiser’s Edge\, Financial Edge\, and Blackbaud CRM implementations to large human services\, faith-based\, federated (chapter-based)\, and community-focused organizations.  Prior to his time at Blackbaud\, Stu served in senior fundraising\, program management\, and financial management positions at two St. Louis-based non-profits:  Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation and Theta Xi Fraternity/Foundation.  His professional areas of expertise include nonprofit business process improvement and effectively integrating development office and finance office operations.  Stu has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University.  A Chicago native\, he resides in St. Louis\, Missouri. \n\nTickets\n$10.00 AFP Member \n$20.00 Non-AFP Member
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/stu-on-stewardship/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191230T181945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T181945Z
UID:4116-1580979600-1580990400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Magnetic Messages: How to Craft Messaging That Attracts Energy\, Excitement and New Audiences to Your Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will teach you how to craft messaging that attracts donors to your organization. You will create a brand promise to ground and guide all your messaging\, create a tagline that is meaningful and memorable\, develop talking points (not an elevator speech!) to engage new potential donors. You will also learn how to create and support a culture is aligned with and supports consistent messaging\, so that everyone from board members to volunteers is “reading from the same page.”\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/magnetic-messages-how-to-craft-messaging-that-attracts-energy-excitement-and-new-audiences-to-your-nonprofit/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20200123T193701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T193701Z
UID:4177-1580815800-1580823000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Grant
DESCRIPTION:Does your narrative feel stale? Have your read your needs statement so many times you can’t objectively evaluate its impact? Have you been using the same language to describe your program for the last five years? Many grant professionals work in offices where they are the only grant writer. We all need someone to review our work and who better than other grant professionals? In this session\, participants will gain valuable feedback from other grant professionals while also having the opportunity to hone their grant review skills.\nParticipants are asked to bring three copies of a sample grant of no more than three pages that includes the funder’s prompts for selected excerpts. Review criteria will be provided at the session to guide peer review.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/bring-your-own-grant/
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:20200130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191121T155429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T155429Z
UID:4044-1580374800-1580385600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:Want to start 2020 with a powerful roadmap for raising money?  Join us for this hands-on workshop on Creating a Development Plan.\nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about the critical elements of a development plan\nAccess templates to make your own\nLeave with confidence that you can build a practical and “doable with a stretch” plan\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in more than two decades as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”  She is currently helping to manage $80 million in projects across the region.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-your-development-plan-4/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191121T155322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T155322Z
UID:4041-1580202000-1580212800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Teamwork:  Creating and Sustaining Collaborative Working Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Teamwork has become a buzz word in all professional worlds.  The importance of developing and sustaining collective team projects and activities drives the work in the nonprofit world.  Often we believe we are forging ahead as a team\, until it’s time to access our work or evaluate our success and that is when we begin to understand the difference between a team and a staff of “independent dynamic agents”.  The focus of this workshop will be the work of a team leader in fostering and sustaining a true team\, assessing our perceptions versus the reality of teamwork\, and acquiring the skill set to develop\, evaluate and implement a team approach in work. \nAbout the Presenter:  Trent Ball\nTrent Ball is Assistant Vice President for Academic Diversity and Outreach at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) and provides leadership and management of the Academic Support Centers (ASCs). Ball is the Past Board Chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)\, Past President of The Educational Opportunity Association (EOA) and Past President of MO-KAN-NE. Currently\, Ball serves on the Ferguson Youth Initiative Board (FYI)\, Lumina’s Federal Policy Corps 2019-2020\, The Board of Directors for Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club\, St. Louis Graduates Steering Committee member\, and as the TRIO and College Access Programs Representative to the CAS Standards Board of Directors. Ball has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Culver-Stockton College\, a Masters of Arts in Psychological Counseling and Therapy and is completing a Master’s in Public Administration at Southeast Missouri State University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/teamwork-creating-and-sustaining-collaborative-working-relationships-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191210T172124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T172124Z
UID:4057-1579795200-1579800600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit? Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Sue Greenberg of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts and Tracy James of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri return to the GFC with their two-part series “So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit?” On January 16\, 2020 they will present “Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?” and on January 23 they will be discussing “Nuts & Bolts for Success and Sustainability.” Join us for helpful hints\, practical checklists\, success stories\, and cautionary tales. NEW THIS YEAR: an overview of fiscal sponsorship\, building your first board of directors\, and developing your nonprofit’s budget.\nRegistration is requested\, as space is limited.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/so-you-think-you-want-to-start-a-nonprofit-part-2-nuts-bolts-for-success-sustainability/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191210T171808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T171808Z
UID:4055-1579190400-1579195800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit? Part 1: Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for YOU?
DESCRIPTION:Sue Greenberg of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts and Tracy James of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri return to the GFC with their two-part series “So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit?” On January 16\, 2020 they will present “Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?” and on January 23 they will be discussing “Nuts & Bolts for Success and Sustainability.” Join us for helpful hints\, practical checklists\, success stories\, and cautionary tales. NEW THIS YEAR: an overview of fiscal sponsorship\, building your first board of directors\, and developing your nonprofit’s budget.\nRegistration is requested\, as space is limited.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/so-you-think-you-want-to-start-a-nonprofit-part-1-is-starting-a-nonprofit-right-for-you/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191121T155041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T155041Z
UID:4037-1579179600-1579190400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Grants Research: An Introduction to Data Resources and Grant Prospect Research
DESCRIPTION:Successful grant research includes a review of various kinds of data like giving statistics\, reports\, and databases. But learning to identify\, evaluate\, and select data resources used in grants research can be a challenge. This course will provide participants with (a) an introduction to the process of information evaluation\, (b) data resources commonly available in grant development\, and (c) how to use the “Foundation Database Online Professional” database to identify and evaluate funding prospects.\nInstructor Brad Smith is the Nonprofit Information Resource Manager for the St. Charles City-County Library District. He oversees the delivery of the Library District’s specialty services to the nonprofit community\, and regularly provides consultation services and assistance to public\, private\, and nonprofit initiatives that are aimed toward enhancing community resources and services throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grants-research-an-introduction-to-data-resources-and-grant-prospect-research-2/
LOCATION:#410 Social Science and Business (SSB) Building\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191121T155207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T155207Z
UID:4039-1579078800-1579089600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence - Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Emotional intelligence\, also called EQ\, is the ability to be aware of and to manage emotions and relationships. It’s a pivotal factor in professional and personal success. IQ will get you in the door\, but it’s your EQ\, your ability to connect with others and manage the emotions of yourself and others that will determine how successful you are in life.\nWe’ve all worked with and listened to brilliant people. Some were great and…well\, some not so great. When we look at the truly extraordinary people who inspire and make a difference you’ll see they connect with people at a personal and emotional level. What differentiated them was not their IQ but their EQ – their emotional intelligence. This enrichment program will help you better understand yourself and effectively develop your emotional intelligence to enhance success.\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what emotional intelligence means\nChoose to act instead of react\nLearn how to use emotional intelligence competencies effectively\nUnderstand how feelings\, reactions and emotions affect work relationships\nWork easily and effectively with different personalities and communication styles\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 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/emotional-intelligence-why-it-matters-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T131500
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191219T183038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T183038Z
UID:4103-1579001400-1579007700@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Talk to the Media Without  Putting Your Feet in Your Mouth
DESCRIPTION:Karen Kalish is the author of How to Give a Terrific Presentation\, Dealing Effectively with the Media and I’ll See You On The Radio. She taught school for six years in Washington\, DC before becoming a reporter for CBS-TV there. She had the same beat for ABC-TV in Chicago and then was the Washington\, DC reporter/producer for Entertainment Tonight. She founded Kalish Communications to teach clients how to talk to the media and how to create dynamic\, interesting speeches and presentations.\nShe also manages nonprofit organizations. She has served on the board of many nonprofits from the NAACP to a Jewish Community Center and herself founded several nonprofit organizations. In 2001\, Kalish returned to her native St. Louis\, where she works on education transformation and establishing a level playing field for the minority community\, especially African Americans.\nWhile working in DC\, Kalish established Operation Understanding DC\, a leadership program for Black and Jewish high school students that teaches them about their own and each other’s race\, religion\, culture and history. In St. Louis she has founded these nonprofit programs: \n\nHome Works! This program trains\, supports and pays teachers to go to the homes of their struggling students to get their families engaged in their children’s education.\nBooks and Badges partners St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department recruits and other reading partners with St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) elementary school students to improve reading and language skills.\nCultural Leadership\, a year-long educational leadership program for high school students to teach them about civil rights\, social justice\, and democracy\, and how to be activists\, advocates\, and agents of change.\n\nDon’t miss this instructive\, inspiring teacher! Whether you give formal presentations or give media interviews\, learn from a pro about putting your best foot forward (and not in your mouth).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-talk-to-the-media-without-putting-your-feet-in-your-mouth/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Little Italy\, 2 The Boulevard\, Richmond Heights\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191031T173711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T173711Z
UID:4023-1576746000-1576771200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Successful Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:In the highly competitive world of grants\, learn the art and science of creating excellent grant applications. Share perspectives and embrace practical examples that will give you an edge in writing proposals and obtaining funding. You will leave this interactive session with tools and techniques you can put to immediate use as you seek funds from the private sector. Hands-on activities will be more meaningful if you come to class with a project in mind – it can be for any project at any amount. From the initial research to thanking the donor\, this comprehensive session is good for beginners and seasoned grantwriters alike. The class will also explore the growing area of Donor Advised Funds and their potential impact on foundation giving.\nInstructor Wendy Dyer has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits for more than the last 25 years as a consultant\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”\nRegistration fee: $99 (includes lunch in the form of a voucher for use in the university’s Nosh).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/successful-grant-writing-3/
LOCATION:#410 Social Science and Business (SSB) Building\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20191121T154917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T154917Z
UID:4035-1576159200-1576170000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Employment Handbook Must Haves
DESCRIPTION:This engaging class will cover key HR topics\, with a focus on the essential employment policies a non-profit needs to include in its handbook. Topics will include discrimination/retaliation policies and reporting procedures\, leave policies\, copyright and trademark issues\, and policies related to performance evaluations and employee discipline.\nInstructor Mollie G. Mohan practices law with the law firm of Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan and Jackstadt. Her practice focuses primarily on the areas of labor & employment and higher education\, with an emphasis on litigation and appeals.\nInstructor Kylie S. Piatt also practices law with the law firm of Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan and Jackstadt. Her practice focuses primarily on the areas of education\, school litigation\, and labor and employment law\nFor more about these presenters\, visit: https://www.tuethkeeney.com
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/employment-handbook-must-haves-3/
LOCATION:#410 Social Science and Business (SSB) Building\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121
CATEGORIES:Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20190606T180121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T180121Z
UID:3806-1575968400-1575979200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Leadership Coaching: How to find Coachable Moments in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: Intro to Leadership Coaching\nExplore how to find “coachable moments” to empower others to increase their confidence and discover their own paths to success. Experience what makes leadership coaching distinct from other ways to lead through deep listening\, exploring options\, identifying roadblocks and making commitments. Learn how to bring a culture of inquiry to your organization in order to directly enhance trust\, strengthen teamwork and advance problem solving. \nAbout the Presenter:  Marci Mayer Eisen\nMarci Mayer Eisen\, MSW\, ACC\, has worked in the St. Louis Jewish community for over 30 years and currently coordinates professional development\, board training\, and volunteer leadership experiences for the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. She previously organized inter-faith social justice programs at the St. Louis JCRC\, and spent the majority of her career running family programs and community events at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center (The J). Marci has a BS in Human Development from Penn State\, MSW in Group Work from Yeshiva University\, and received a Certificate in Nonprofit Management & Leadership from UMSL. She is a graduate of both Leadership St. Louis and CORO Women in Leadership. Marci attended the College of Executive Coaching and received the ACC coach certification through ICF (International Coaching Federation) in 2017. She currently serves on the board of ICF St. Louis and\, in addition to coaching skills\, enjoys presenting on the topics of community building\, teamwork\, building trust at work\, managing conflict\, and how to staff volunteer committees.  
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/intro-to-leadership-coaching-how-to-find-coachable-moments-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20190425T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T210049Z
UID:3771-1575358200-1575367200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Expert! Roundtable Conversations with Advanced Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the Session\n\nChoose your own adventure! At this event\, you’ll be able to select the two sessions that most interest you. We’ll have advanced professionals (those with 15 years or more of experience) host conversations around some of the biggest challenges we face as fundraisers – from projecting development revenue to getting your Board involved.\nPrice\n$30 – AFP Members\n$45 – Non-members \n\nJustice Philanthropy in Practice\nRachel D’Souza-Siebert\, MPPA\, Founder and Principal\nGladiator Consulting\nRachel D’Souza-Siebert\, MPPA started her nonprofit career with Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis and enhanced her skillset as the founding Director of Development at St. Louis Language Immersion Schools. Rachel’s ability to cultivate relationships\, earn trust and drive results contributed to her success in her former roles.  Since founding Gladiator Consulting in 2015\, Rachel has worked with Funders\, Executive Directors\, Board Committees and Development staff of grassroots/grass-tops organizations to reimagine strategy\, fund development and partnership for the unique challenges that face our community. Rachel is a passionate advocate for collaboration\, racial equity\, justice philanthropy and community/ movement-centered fundraising. \n\nGetting in the Door to Make the Ask\nKristi Meyers-Gallup\, Principal\nYour Philanthropy\nKristi began her consulting firm\, Your Philanthropy\, in 2016\, leveraging her extensive experience in annual\, major and planned giving\, including work on multiple capital campaigns\, to help her clients reach their fundraising goals.  She offers her clients 30 years of fundraising experience working for multiple organizations\, including Washington University\, Case Western Reserve University\, University of Missouri-St. Louis\, Jewish Federation\, The Sheldon and Covenant Place. Her approach is to conduct an objective assessment that identifies opportunities to cost-effectively increase contributed income.  Kristi understands that it takes solid strategic planning\, strong volunteer and executive leadership\, and positive dynamics and messaging to effectively match donor interests with mission-critical activities. \n\nSo you think you want to be an ED? Pluses and minus to making the leap from a DD or CDO to ED\nLynn Huelsmann\, Executive Director\nBurns Recovered\nLynn has worked in the nonprofit sector for 19 years\, beginning her career as a director of development\, then a chief development officer\, then a Vice President of Development before moving into an Executive Director position.  She currently serves as the Executive Director of Burns Recovered a St. Louis-based nonprofit that provides programs and services to assist youth and adult burn survivors throughout the Midwest. \n\nYour Job Description and Everyday Reality. Let’s talk about it.\nAnne Wiehagen\, CFRE\, Director of Mission Advancement\nSociety of the Sacred Heart\nAnne Wiehagen\, CFRE\, is Director of Mission Advancement for the Society of the Sacred Heart\, a congregation of women religious whose U.S.-Canada province offices are located in St. Louis.  Anne has been part of the team that ran a nation-wide campaign to raise $47M to fund the sisters’ retirement needs and their spiritual and educational ministries into the future.\nServing as a mentor is Anne’s favorite AFP role. A frequent topic is discussing job descriptions vs. reality. Let’s talk about job descriptions\, the real world\, and your role as a professional fundraiser. \n\nIt’s All About Balance: Managing up and down as you lead your team in securing major gifts\nBrett Schott\, Chief Development Officer\nVariety St. Louis\nBrett Schott has been raising funds for St. Louis  organizations for twenty-five years\, spanning an array of institutions. Brett has worked at human service organizations\, institutions of higher education and the arts.  Currently the Chief Development Officer at Variety St. Louis\, Brett has previously served on the board of AFP St Louis and served as President longer ago than he cares to remember. \n\nHow to Project Development Revenue\nLinda Haley\, CFRE\, Owner and Principal\nLet’s Build Hope\nSince 1995\, Linda has successfully developed funds\, helping to raise more than $100 million for various non-profits of all sizes\, including religious\, social services\, arts\, education\, and healthcare organizations. Linda started Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\, in 2013\, where she and her team guide nonprofits by teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring nonprofit teams about the intricacies of fundraising for the much-needed\, ongoing annual needs nonprofits have.  At LBH\, she has developed\, and her team teaches\, a week-long Annual Fund Training Camp which has educated more than 230 fundraisers and volunteers about the intricacies of successful fund development and the need to build a true culture of philanthropy. One of Linda’s nonprofit passions is working with nonprofits in crisis. \n\nConverting Annual Donors into Major Donors\nWendy Dyer\, President\nWendy Dyer Fund Development Consultants\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 25 years as a consultant.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – expanding programs and building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing opportunity to thousands of people.  Currently she is helping to manage $80+ million in campaigns. A frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy encourages agencies to find their “sizzle” and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/ask-the-expert-roundtable-conversations-with-advanced-professionals-2/
LOCATION:Vue 17\, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. #1700\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20190618T173912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T173912Z
UID:3824-1574154000-1574164800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Grantwriting 101
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: Grantwriting 101\nDo you need help getting started with grantwriting?\nIn this workshop\, you will learn the fundamentals of how to develop and write the various components of a good grant proposal worthy of funding.  During the session you will learn: \n\nHow to prepare for writing a proposal\nHow to gather and prepare preliminary information\nHow to develop ideas for the proposal\nHow to outline project goals\nHow to state the purpose and objectives of the proposal\nHow to explain the program methods to solve a stated problem\nHow you will evaluate the results of the project\nHow to develop a proposal budget\n\nYou will receive valuable templates\, charts and checklists to help you put into practice what you have learned.  Join us for a workshop that will provide you with the basics of writing grants!\nAbout the Presenter: Kent Hornberger\nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves on the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.  He has also held leadership positions in the local GPA Chapter.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grantwriting-101-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
CREATED:20190917T170355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T170355Z
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SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Linkedin
DESCRIPTION:Price:\n\n$10 – AFP Members\n$20 – Non-members \nAgenda:\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration/networking\n9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Presentation\n9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Q&A \nAbout the Program\nLinkedIn is good for a lot more than looking for your next job. It can actually be a fantastic tool to build relationships with donors\, and to network with other professionals who can give advice and share resources to help you grow professionally –all of which helps you succeed in your CURRENT job. (So if you’re a manager whose employee wants to sign up for this class\, have no fear!) \nThis workshop will provide you with the background on how to use LinkedIn strategically to build relationships and engage in professional development. You’ll leave with concrete ways to update your profile and ideas on how to get more active on LinkedIn. \nOptional – Bring a laptop or cell phone to work on your profile during the event! \nAbout the Speaker\nSarah Willey is the Associate Director of Annual Giving at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She serves on the Board of Directors of AFP’s St. Louis Regional Chapter and the AFP Global Chapter Support Committee. Sarah has a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Washington University in St. Louis and is a certified social media strategist (SMS). She has extensive volunteer and board experience\, including service as a founding member of the Advisory Council for A Red Circle and two years each as the Missouri Sierra Club Chair and Chair of the national Sierra Club Council of Club Leaders. Sarah was the recipient of AFP St. Louis’ Outstanding Young Professional award at National Philanthropy Day 2018 and has been named one of the top 100 charity industry influencers in the world by Onalytica.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-linkedin/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T160000
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues for Nonprofit Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Dan Sise\, J.D.\, Interim Director of the Public Policy Administration Program at the University of Missouri St. Louis\, will discuss the legal and good governance obligations of nonprofit board members\, potential liabilities\, and options to protect board members from those liabilities. Dan will touch on the applicable laws and regulations (federal and state) as well as best practices to help your nonprofit board function well and support your organization in its pursuit of its mission.\nRegistration for this GFC program is requested\, as space is limited. Free parking is available to attendees at our large 15th Street Lot.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/legal-issues-for-nonprofit-board-members-4/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T085622
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SUMMARY:2019 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS:\n$65 – AFP Members\n$85 – Guests\nIndividual tickets available beginning August 30.\nFull tables and sponsorship opportunities are also available; please contact Jackie Bode at jbode@aaortho.org for additional information. \nABOUT NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY\nNational Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside each year to recognize and pay tribute to those in our region and around the world who have impacted our communities  through their generous contributions of time\, talent and treasure.\nThe St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of individual\, foundation and corporate philanthropists; fundraising volunteers; and professional fundraising executives. The recipients of the 2019 National Philanthropy Day Awards are:\nOutstanding Fundraising Executive – Tom Eschen\nOutstanding Fundraising Volunteer – James D. Maher (Jim)\nSpirit of Philanthropy – Jerry & Peggy Ritter\nOutstanding Philanthropic Organization – John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick Cat)\nOutstanding Philanthropists – David & Carol Gast\nOutstanding Young Professional – Jacob S. O’Neal\nOutstanding Youth in Philanthropy – Extra Hands for ALS
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/2019-national-philanthropy-day-luncheon/
LOCATION:Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel\, 191 Westport Plaza \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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