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SUMMARY:5 1/2 Ways to Incorporate Major and Planned Gifts into Your Annual Giving Program - Without Growing Your Staff
DESCRIPTION:Price\n$20 – AFP Members\n$40 – Non-members \nAgenda\n8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Program \nAbout the Session\nParticipants will learn more than five ways to incorporate major and planned giving principles into their fundraising operations. Professionals will leave with specific strategies that could be implemented immediately – without hiring additional staff. This interactive session will include reading recommendations and additional sources to support the ideas shared. \nAbout the Presenter\nJenny Pratt\, CAP\nDirector of Major and Planned Gifts\nThe Muny\nAs The Muny’s Director of Major and Planned Gifts\, Jenny primarily is responsible for helping individual donors feel great about making Muny magic possible for generations to come through gifts of at least $5\,000 or by becoming a member of The Henry Kiel Society with a planned gift. She came to The Muny in June 2018 after five years as Director of Development for Pi Beta Phi Foundation and previously held a number of roles within Purdue University’s annual giving program. Jenny is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and believes EVERYone has a role to play in major and planned giving.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/5-1-2-ways-to-incorporate-major-and-planned-gifts-into-your-annual-giving-program-without-growing-your-staff/
LOCATION:St. Charles City-County Library – Spencer Branch\, 77 Boone Hills Drive\, St. Peters\, MO\, 63376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181211T182856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T182856Z
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SUMMARY:How to Find and Identify both Private and Federal Grant Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to find corporations\, foundations\, and government agencies to help fund your programs?\nDuring this workshop you will learn: \n\nThe fundamentals of researching and identifying corporations\, foundations and government agencies that are good fits to help fund your organization’s mission and programs\nWhere to find accurate information on corporate\, foundation and federal grants opportunities\nHow to develop a list of corporate\, foundation and government prospects\nHow to select the best prospects through a qualification process\n\nAbout the Presenter: Kent Hornberger\nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit 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/how-to-find-and-identify-both-private-and-federal-grant-opportunities-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190313T183729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T183729Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Meaningful Group Volunteer Experiences
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, March 29\, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nWhere: # 410 SSB/Social Science Business building (on the UM-St. Louis North Campus)\nFee: $ 60 ($45 for MVMA members with promo code. If you are an MVMA member please click here (https://mvma-stl.org/page-18128) to access the invitation code. You will be required to log into your member account to view the page.)\nDo you frequently have groups contacting your organization for volunteer projects? Maybe you have a big project or special event that requires a group of volunteers? Or you would like to engage a group of skills-based volunteers at your organization? This interactive class will guide you through the important steps of planning and organizing a volunteer group to ensure that everyone has a meaningful volunteer experience. It will highlight best practices in developing a group volunteer project\, working with a group volunteer leader as well as coordinating a project’s day of logistics.\nInstructor Alexandra Brownfield is an Atlanta-based consultant for national nonprofits and corporations. She specializes in strategic volunteer engagement\, volunteer management technology\, and disaster recovery. Alexandra applies her volunteer management expertise\, industry experience\, and steadfast energy to advise organizations on building effective volunteer programs.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-meaningful-group-volunteer-experiences/
LOCATION:Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB # 410 (UM-St. Louis north campus)\, One University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T190000
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CREATED:20190313T185433Z
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SUMMARY:Donor Retention Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Price\n\n$10 – AFP Members\n$20 – Non-members \nAgenda\n5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Registration/Networking\n6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Presentation\n6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Q&A \nAbout The Session\nDonor retention is at an all-time low. That means we’re not keeping our donors involved! In this session\, we will discuss why people give or don’t give to nonprofit organizations and why they stop giving. We will talk about what donors are looking for from us and how we can learn to just do it\, authentically. We will learn simple habits (processes\, tactics) that will lead to successful relationship-building and donor loyalty\, and share some tools and methods for analyzing where we need the most work and how to report it to the team. We will also discuss segmenting donor populations\, industry trends\, and provide tips for using modern approaches for stewarding our donor base for the greatest impact to our mission. \nAbout the Presenter\nThom Digman\nPrincipal\nThe Digman Network\nThom is a Principal of The Digman Network—an Advancement Advisory and Consulting firm specializing in mission-driven not-for-profit organizations.  His services maximize an organization’s strengths while respecting its unique mission\, charism\, aspirations and needs. Prior to associating with The Digman Network\, he served as the Provincial Assistant for Advancement for the Jesuits – Central & Southern Province–USA.  He recently completed his term serving as National Chair of the Advancement Committee for the Jesuits of the United States.\nBefore joining the staff of the Jesuits\, Thom was the Vice President of Advancement for many years for Saint Louis University High School. Thom has been a speaker\, presenter and panelist for the National Catholic Development Council (NCDC) and the Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) as well as for various local advancement groups and schools.\nHe served as the Chair of the Board at Cor Jesu Academy and a founding member on the Province Advisory Board for the Apostles of the Sacred Heart–USA Province. He also served on the Saint Louis Archdiocesan Stewardship Education Council\, and the Stewardship Committee of his own parishes–formerly Mary\, Queen of Peace in Webster Groves and now St. Francis Xavier (College) Church in the City of Saint Louis.\nHe currently serves on the Association of Fundraising Professional Fundraising Effectiveness Project Task Force as a member of the Bi-Weekly FEP Call Committee and Chairs a special Task Force with AFP Research Council\, BoardSource\, George Washington Society of CPA’s (GWSCPA)\, and Adventist Philanthropic Services to Institutions to assist in creating the expense-side analysis of the Fundraising Effectiveness Program.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/donor-retention-made-simple/
LOCATION:Beyond Housing\, 6506 Wright Way\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T120000
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CREATED:20181023T175057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T175057Z
UID:3529-1553590800-1553601600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Mastering The Gift Table
DESCRIPTION:One of the most overlooked tools in your fundraising toolkit.\nIn this fast-paced\, 3 hour workshop\, learn how to make the Gift Table your BFF in planning and executing your fundraising program. Whether you’re in campaign mode or not\, Gift Tables are critical elements and can serve as road maps to success\, help drive in gifts from donors\, and help you understand where you need to take your development program to raise more money.  \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/mastering-the-gift-table/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181211T183417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T183417Z
UID:3562-1553184000-1553189400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Budgets (GFC)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start fundraising for your nonprofit organization’s project or idea\, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back\, come to this GFC program to learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence!\nPlease contact Lisa Thorp at 314-539-0357 or lthorp@slpl.org to learn more.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-project-budgets-gfc/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181023T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174919Z
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SUMMARY:Creating An Employee Handbook
DESCRIPTION:No matter the size of your nonprofit it’s important to make sure everyone is on the same page. An Employee Handbook allows you to set out the internal rules for your company and saves you training time when a new employee is hired.\nThis workshop is designed to provide general guidelines and summarize basic personnel policies\, employee benefits\, employee responsibility and general personnel practices.  It is intended to aid nonprofit organizations with comprehensive information.  Learn about the many components of an employee handbook.\nSee samples of employee handbook policies (such as the good and the bad)\,\n·         Employee conduct policies\n·         Dress code\n·         Cell phone use\n·         Social media\n·         Computer use\n·         Employment at will\n·         Harassment prevention\n·         Attendance\n·         Overtime pay\, etc.\n\nThe workshop is intended to guide nonprofits in creating a new employee handbook or in evaluating a current one.  As with any document distributed to employees\, it will need to be reviewed by an employment law attorney.\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Ann B. Plunkett\n\nAnn has over thirty years of legal and human resource experience as corporate counsel\, employment counsel and human resources executive in various corporate settings.\n \nAfter two years in private law practice\, she served as Assistant Counsel for TG&Y Stores Company\, a national discount retailer based in Oklahoma City\, OK.  In 1985 Ann relocated to St. Louis to join the May Department Stores Company.  As a senior Counsel at May Company\, she specialized in employment law\, handling a broad scope of legal and human resources matters for their numerous divisions through the country.  Ann also gained hands-on human resource management experience at May\, directing the store human resource function in an operating division.\n \nAt Fox Photo\, Inc.\, a photo/imaging subsidiary of Eastmen Kodak\, Ann combined her legal background with her human resource expertise\, serving as General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources.  In addition to managing all legal business issues internally for 435 stores in 26 states\, she directed the human resource functions including compensation\, benefits\, HR information systems\, employee relations and federal and state compliance.\n \nIn 1998\, Ann founded the full-service human resource consulting firm\, WorkPlace Partners\, Inc.\, which serves a myriad of companies in the St. Louis area and around the country.  Clients include a number of industries and all sizes of businesses\, from start up companies to large well-established enterprises and non-profit organizations.  Ann serves as an expert witness in employment litigation around the country and is a frequent guest speaker on various employment related topics.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-an-employee-handbook/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190103T175259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T175259Z
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SUMMARY:Planned Giving 101 Boot Camp Series (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration\n9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Session \nSpeaker:\nYvette Hartsfield\, CAP\, CFRE\, Managing Director of Development\nMissouri History Museum \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planned-giving-101-boot-camp-series-part-2/
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:20190312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190215T192130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T192130Z
UID:3664-1552381200-1552392000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills for Middle Management:  Levels of Leading
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an overview of middle management and leadership at multiple levels (from new professional to administrator).  During the workshop we will evaluate the leadership acumen and management style at each level as well as explore the importance of continuous staff training\, professional development and the politics of leading.  There will be an emphasis on collaborative leadership\, team building and exploring strategies for developing\, implementing\, and at times surviving organizational change.\nAbout the Presenter:  Trent Ball\nTrent Ball currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Diversity and Outreach at Southeast Missouri State University.  He provides leadership and management of the Academic Support Centers (ASC’s).  Mr. 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\, Mr. Ball serves on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri’s Education and Employment Council\, the UNCF\, Inc. St. Louis Leadership Advisory Council\, The Board of Directors for Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club and as the TRIO and other Educational Opportunity Programs Representative to the CAS Standards Board of Directors.  Mr. Ball is working with St. Louis Graduates and the St. Louis Regional Chamber on their Lumina Foundation projects.  Mr. Ball has written successful grants for state and federal programs as well as non-profit and community based organizations.  He has presented numerous programs at the local\, state\, regional and national level\, is a senior consultant and co-owner/operator of LEAD Consulting and Training and has 20 years of professional experience working in higher education. 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/supervisory-skills-for-middle-management-levels-of-leading/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181004T201420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T201420Z
UID:3500-1551963600-1551978000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How Do We Know We Are Doing Good Work?
DESCRIPTION:You go to work each day hoping that what you do is making a difference. But how do you know the hard work you and the staff of your nonprofit organization are doing is having a positive impact and achieving your mission? This class is oriented toward program staff and leadership as they seek to implement and manage successful programs. It will provide an overview of approaches to assess program impact including logic models\, and questions to think about when considering whether programs are effective. Class activities will include small group and hands-on exercises.\nInstructor Jama Dodson has spent much of her career in non-profit program and executive management roles with a particular interest in services for children and youth.  She came to St. Louis from Rochester\, NY in 2000 to establish an organization focused on strengthening the region’s youth services sector\, known as St. Louis for Kids—now a part of United 4 Children.  Much of that work involved developing and promulgating systems of quality standards\, professional development and capacity-building for youth serving organizations. After nine years\, Jama moved on to become Executive Director of the Family Support Network\, a non-profit organization providing in-home services to families at risk of child abuse/neglect\, where she served for three years.\nIn January 2012\, Jama was appointed Executive Director of the Saint Louis Mental Health Board (MHB).  MHB is an independent taxing authority distributing tax funds to non-profits that provide direct services addressing substance use disorders\, mental health conditions and children’s services for City residents.  MHB makes funding decisions and agreements based on each agency’s proposed successful outcomes—a method of grantmaking that is intended to reward performance in addition to activities.\nJama holds a Masters in Public Administration from State University of New York\, College at Brockport and a BS in Education from Missouri State University.\nInstructor Elizabeth George is the Director of Philanthropic Advising at the St. Louis Community Foundation.  She has over 21 years of strategic planning\, organizational development\, facilitation\, and program assessment experience with non-profit organizations.  Elizabeth currently works with donors to help strategize their giving while also overseeing the grant administration for family and private foundations – including grantmaking due diligence\, monitoring and evaluation\, and reporting.\nImmediately prior to this\, Elizabeth was the Managing Director at The Rome Group\, where she led planning projects for organizations ranging from the Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis to Queen of Peace Center and Diversity Awareness Partnership.  She assisted Jewish Family & Children’s Services with the structuring of a four-year business plan\, including recommendations regarding increasing marketing\, and Casa de Salud with development assessment and recommendations.\nPrior to The Rome Group\, Elizabeth spent 10 years as a Vice President with Deaconess Foundation\, directing the Impact Partnership\, Deaconess’ multi-year capacity building initiative.  In this role\, Elizabeth oversaw both the evaluation of the Impact Partnership and trained several Impact Partners on developing programmatic logic models.  Elizabeth has taught Developing Programs for Children and Youth at Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and presented workshops on performance management for University of Missouri – St. Louis and Nonprofit Services Center.  Elizabeth earned an MSW from Washington University and an MBA from Harvard University.\nInstructor Melinda McAliney brings deep expertise across corporate\, individual\, and foundation philanthropy to the Vario team. Her skill is fueled by a lifelong passion to make a difference and to equip others to do the same.\nOver the years\, Melinda has worked with foundations and corporations to develop holistic giving strategies that lead to changed communities and lives. She’s consulted with countless nonprofits to help them identify and measure their impact\, and then share their story with donors. She has also helped empower individuals to serve their communities in new\, more fulfilling ways. Her previous roles in philanthropy for the St. Louis Blues NHL hockey team\, United Way\, EDS\, Send Me St. Louis\, and Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis have given her a strong base for equipping foundations and philanthropists to increase both the joy and impact of their giving. She has seen time and time again that when you intentionally apply your whole self – your time and your finances – amazing things will happen. One of her greatest joys currently is helping her children identify their passions so they can be the next generation of change-makers.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-do-we-know-we-are-doing-good-work/
LOCATION:#202 JC Penney Conference Center\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181023T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174808Z
UID:3525-1551171600-1551182400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Making the Ask
DESCRIPTION:Is fear of the “ask” keeping you safe behind your desk instead of talking with your donors?  If so\, you’re not alone!  Join us for this totally hands-on and interactive session where you will get comfortable being uncomfortable and gain confidence and courage to reach out. \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/making-the-ask/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181211T183215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T183215Z
UID:3560-1550764800-1550770200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Proposal Writing (GFC)
DESCRIPTION:This GFC workshop will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:\n• The basic elements of a nonprofit grant proposal\n• The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal\n• How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no\nPlease contact Lisa Thorp at 314-539-0357 or lthorp@slpl.org to learn more.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-proposal-writing-gfc/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190218T222119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T222119Z
UID:3670-1550737800-1550764800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising 101/102
DESCRIPTION:Join AFP St. Louis for a full day of learning and dialogue about the basics of fundraising. Designed for those new to the fundraising and nonprofit management professions\, this interactive seminar offers an overview of a range of topics in fundraising\, development\, and management including the nature of nonprofits\, prospect research and management\, annual giving strategies\, donor cultivation and stewardship\, budgeting and goal setting\, special events\, and more. Fundraising 101/102 will be facilitated by two advanced professionals with a combined 30 years of experience in the field.\nMeet the Presenters\nJim Schallom\, MPPA\, CFRE\nSenior Director of Development\,\nCollege of Business Administration\nUniversity of Missouri – St. Louis\nJim Schallom\, MPPA\, CFRE\, is Senior Director of Development at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he is responsible for all capital\, endowment\, program\, and scholarship fundraising for the College of Business Administration. He has 15 years of comprehensive experience in nonprofit fundraising and leadership. Prior roles have included Director of Resource Development for Sherwood Forest\, Director of Development for Missouri & Indiana at College Summit\, and Membership Director for the Saint Louis Science Center.\nJim has served on the AFP St. Louis Board of Directors for six years and is currently Chapter President. He holds a BA in Education and Certificate in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and a Masters of Public Policy Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Jim earned designation as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) in 2014 and was recognized by AFP St. Louis as Outstanding Young Professional at National Philanthropy Day in 2015.\nTheresa Fleck\, CFRE\nSenior Consultant\nLet’s Build Hope\, LLC\nTheresa L. Fleck\, CFRE\, has been raising funds successfully since 2001. Ms. Fleck has extensive experience developing strategy and executing fundraising plans for a wide range of nonprofit organizations\, including universities\, independent schools\, social service agencies\, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and arts organizations.\nShe has a proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive strategic and tactical plans for all levels of fund development and considerable training in planned and major gifts\, capital campaigns\, event planning\, annual fund execution\, donor stewardship and board development. A seasoned fundraising professional\, Ms. Fleck has managed\, mentored and collaborated with boards\, volunteers and staff to focus on the identification and long-term cultivation of donors. Her career experience also includes strategic planning\, admissions\, board training\, executive-level leadership\, marketing\, public relations and communications.\nMs. Fleck is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)\, a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the St. Louis Planned Giving Council (SLPGC). She has spoken regionally at professional development sessions for both the Rhode Island and Greater St. Louis Chapters of AFP and nationally for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). She has served on the board of AFP\, Rhode Island and AFP\, Greater St. Louis Region in a variety of leadership roles\, including marketing chair and conference chair. Ms. Fleck holds a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management from Washington University in St. Louis and a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Public Relations and English Literature from Ohio Northern University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/fundraising-1010-1/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181023T174603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174603Z
UID:3523-1550653200-1550664000@nscnow.org
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.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has 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\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-recruitment-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190103T175207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T175207Z
UID:3599-1550565000-1550574000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Planned Giving 101 Boot Camp Series (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration\n9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Session \nSpeakers:\nCarol Weisman\, President\nBoard Builders\nMichael McMurtrey\, VP-Investment Officer\nWells Fargo Advisors       \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planned-giving-101-boot-camp-series-part-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190217
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190109T194637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T194637Z
UID:3611-1550188800-1550361599@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Web Analytics BootCamp
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Intensive Bootcamp\nFebruary 15\, 16 and March 2 from 9 am – 5 pm\nIn this 3-day intensive bootcamp\, you will tackle many aspects of web analytics including: \n\nThe importance of digital analytics\nCore analysis techniques\nConversions and conversion attribution\nCreating a measurement plan\nHow to pull reports and glean insights for our web reports:\n\nAudience reports\nAcquisition reports\nAdWords reports\nBehavior reports\nCustom reports and dashboards\nGoal Flow report\nE-commerce reports\nMulti-Channel Funnels reports\nAttribution reports\n\n\nLearn Google Analytics from implementation to segmentation to campaign tracking\nLearn How Web and mobile data are collected\nHow to set your Key Performance Indicators for tracking\nHow to implement key JavaScript code for capturing certain actions such ad pdf downloads or exit link clicks\n\nSeveral case studies will be utilized for this course to better understand how we set our strategy and glean insights.\nAre there any certifications included with this course?\nYes! All students will also become Google Analytics Certified at the conclusion of this course. A great bonus!\nWho is this class for?\nThis class is for anyone that is currently using Google Analytics and wishes to become certified and learn how to glean more insights from the various reports. It is also for those with little to no experience; many resources will be given by the instructor.\n \nMeet Your Instructor: Rhonda Drake \nRhonda Knehans–Drake founded Drake Direct in 1996 following more than 12 years in various information management roles. Rhonda’s background includes experience in all aspects of integrated marketing from conceptualization of strategy to test market design and implementation in roll-out.\nRhonda’s experience emphasizes the importance of leveraging information to make marketing decisions. This experience has enabled her to assess the most effective and efficient ways to improve marketing efforts for her clients. In addition to consulting\, Rhonda is an Assistant Professor at New York University in the Master of Science in Integrated Marketing program teaching “Statistical Measurement for Marketing\,” “SAS Data Mining for Marketers\,” and “Social Media Analytics”.\n*Note: Curriculum is subject to change from description based on market needs
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/web-analytics-bootcamp/
LOCATION:University of Missouri-St. Louis\, 1 University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Digital":MAILTO:umsldigital@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181023T174453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174453Z
UID:3521-1550048400-1550059200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Hiring & Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:Participants Will Learn: \n\nBest Practices in Hiring\nFinding and Recruiting Qualified Candidates\nInterviewing Tips\nUsing Social Media in Hiring\nUse of Assessments\nReference Checking\nCriminal Background Checks\nPreventing Discrimination Claims\nOnboarding\n\nBest Practices in Performance Management: \n\nCoaching and Counseling\nUsing Performance Reviews\nEmployee Disciplinary Process\nEmployee Misconduct\nManaging Absenteeism\nResponding to Employee Complaints\nInvestigation Process\nTermination of Employment\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Ann Plunkett \nAnn has over thirty years of legal and human resources experience as corporate counsel\, employment counsel and human resources executive in various corporate settings.\nAfter two years in private law practice\, she served as Assistant Counsel for T.G. & Y. Stores Company\, a national discount retailer based in Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma. In 1985 Ann relocated to St. Louis to join The May Department Stores Company.  As Senior Counsel at May\, she specialized in employment law\, handling a broad scope of legal and human resources matters for May’s numerous divisions throughout the country. Ann also gained hands-on human resources management experience at May\, directing the store human resources function in an operating division.\nAt Fox Photo\, Inc.\, a photo/imaging subsidiary of Eastman Kodak\, Ann combined her legal background with her human resources expertise\, serving as General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources. In addition to managing all legal business issues internally for the 435 stores in 26 states\, she directed the human resource functions including compensation\, benefits\, HR information systems\, employee relations and federal and state compliance.\nIn 1988\, Ann founded the full-service human resource consulting firm\, WorkPlace Partners\, Inc.\, which serves a myriad of companies in the St. Louis area and around the country.  Clients include a number of industries and all sizes of businesses\, from start up companies to large well-established enterprises and non-profit organizations.  Ann serves as an expert witness in employment litigation around the country and is a frequent guest speaker on various employment related topics.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/best-practices-in-hiring-performance-management-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190210
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190109T194409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T194409Z
UID:3609-1549584000-1549756799@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Video Production and Editing BootCamp
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on bootcamp you will learn: \n– How to tell an effective story \n– How to write a script and conduct interviews \n– The basics of cameras\, lenses\, and movement \n– Lighting \n– Audio \n– Editing \n– Essential video production rigs for every budget \n– How brands are using video to tell their stories today \n\nWho is this class for? \nAnyone wanting to use video to capture attention\, drive engagement\, build an audience\, build a brand\, generate leads and sales online\, and increase revenue. \nDo I need to provide my own equipment for this class? \nNo\, all video equipment\, laptops\, and necessary software are provided for this class. Software used will be Adobe Premiere Pro (No prior video production knowledge required). \n\nMeet Your Instructor: Michael Johnson \n\nYour instructor for this video bootcamp is Michael Johnson. Michael is an entrepreneur\, cinematographer\, and storyteller. He started his video career by telling the stories of small local businesses with a cheap camera he bought on eBay. He used his skills and experience to build a successful video production company\, and then a content marketing agency. Through his career\, he has had the opportunity to work with clients ranging from Grammy award winning producers to national non-profits\, including St. Jude Children’s research hospital\, Post Cereals\, American Cancer Society\, MTV\, and AB/Inbev. \nCurrently\, Michael is the Co-founder and Chief Creative at SLAM! Agency\, A content marketing agency that helps brands realize and reach their highest potential through branded video content\, social media\, and paid amplification. He documents his journey building SLAM! Agency through his vlog on youtube (youtube.com/michaeltjohnson)\, and also co-hosts and produces a national podcast called Innovation City. Michael is a firm believer in the powerful emotional connection videos make\, leveraging that connection in every aspect of production\, and empowering people to tell stories from their own unique perspectives. Connect with Michael on Twitter or Instagram @youareanalogue.\n\n\n*Note: Curriculum is subject to change from description based on market needs
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/video-production-and-editing-bootcamp/
LOCATION:University of Missouri-St. Louis\, 1 University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Digital":MAILTO:umsldigital@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181218T215705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T215705Z
UID:3567-1549548000-1549558800@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.\nPresenters:\nMollie 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. Mollie represents colleges\, universities\, and private employers in labor and employment matters at the administrative\, trial\, and appellate level. Prior to joining the firm\, Mollie worked at a large-sized litigation firm in Saint Louis. While in law school\, Mollie was a student law clerk to the Honorable Jean C. Hamilton of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.\nKylie 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. She represents school districts throughout Missouri with respect to employment and termination matters\, special education\, Section 504\, student rights\, the Missouri Open Meetings Act\, and civil rights. Kylie also assists school districts with managing various intellectual property law matters\, such as enforcement of copyright and trademark rights and infringement defense. Prior to joining the firm\, Kylie worked for a small firm in St. Louis practicing community association law\, representing condominium and homeowners association boards. Before attending law school\, Kylie taught 7th and 8th grade Communication Arts at Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy as a corps members with Teach for America – St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/employment-handbook-must-haves/
LOCATION:#202 JC Penney Conference Center\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190124T210709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T210709Z
UID:3622-1549366200-1549373400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion Part II: A Deeper Dive
DESCRIPTION:Join GPA for their February session – “Diversity and Inclusion Part II: A Deeper Dive” \n$10 for GPA members\n$15 for nonmembers
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/diversity-and-inclusion-part-ii-a-deeper-dive/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="GPA St. Louis":MAILTO:info@gpastlouis.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181023T174313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174313Z
UID:3519-1549357200-1549368000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Grantwriting 101
DESCRIPTION:Do you need help getting started with grant writing?\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.\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 and is a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of Missouri St. Louis where he teaches a graduate level course in grant development and writing.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grantwriting-101/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181023T175214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T175214Z
UID:3531-1548752400-1548763200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:Raising money but lack a plan?  Join us for this hands-on workshop to explore critical elements of Development Plans.  Access templates to make your own and leave with confidence that you can build a practical and “doable with a stretch” plan.\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-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190127
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190109T194102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T194102Z
UID:3605-1548374400-1548547199@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing BootCamp
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Intensive Bootcamp\nJanuary 25\, 26\, and February 23 from 9 am – 5 pm\nIn this very intense 3-day bootcamp you will learn the following: \n\nUnderstand the available social media networks\, the nuances of each network\, and the challenges and opportunities of marketing/messaging to the brand’s desired audience on each network\nConduct social analysis of brands to identify best practices and effective strategies\nLearn to create content for social networks\, including informational graphics\, blog posts and status posts using free\, online tools (no prerequisite graphic design skills are needed)\nIdentify metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can demonstrate the Return on Investment (ROI) of social media to business leaders\, managers and executives\nBe able to articulate how social marketing strategy fits into the fully integrated digital marketing plan\nKnow what the latest social media tools are for use by professionals Learn the capabilities of Hootsuite and apply those learnings\nKnow how to find your influencers for a brand\nUnderstand the steps to community management\nKnow how B-to-C and B-to-B differ regarding the use of Social Media\nCreate and Implement a crisis management strategy\nLearn content development strategy best practices\nIntegrate and run social media advertising campaigns\, specifically on Facebook\n\nIs there any certification that is included in this course? \nYes! All students will also become Hootsuite Certified by the end of this three-day bootcamp.  A great bonus!\nWho is this class for?\nThis class is for anyone wanting to take their social media strategy to that next level for their business or nonprofit.\n \nMeet Your Instructor: Brianna Smith \nBrianna Smith is a Digital and Social Media Marketing Strategist specializing in creating and implementing inbound marketing strategies for small and large companies. She currently serves as the Integrated Marketing Manager at TeraRecon\, the largest independent provider and a global leader in advanced image processing innovation for CT\, MR\, and PET; where she develops cross-departmental digital marketing strategies to nurture and grow TeraRecon’s global customer base.\nBrianna is the creator and author of the popular blog Being Your Brand and runs a large Twitter following focused on connecting with and educating others on digital marketing. She is also an Adjunct Professor at UMSL where she teaches the Social Media Strategy course for the Digital Marketing Certificate program. Brianna is the Executive Director for the record-breaking Midwest Digital Marketing Conference and has served as the Vice President of the Social Media Club St. Charles.\nShe began her career as a Brand Strategist at Mudbug Media\, an interactive media agency in New Orleans\, where she was responsible for the creation and implementation social media strategies for key clients\, including independent medical practices\, top-tier universities\, regional hospitals\, and Fortune 1000 global corporations. Prior to her current position at TeraRecon\, Brianna was the Digital Marketing Manager at Fpweb.net\, a leading managed hosting provider\, where she was in charge of their lead generation marketing efforts\, including social media strategy\, SEO\, website strategy\, PPC\, email marketing\, and event promotion.\n \n*Note: Curriculum is subject to change from description based on market needs
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/social-media-marketing-bootcamp/
LOCATION:University of Missouri-St. Louis\, 1 University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Digital":MAILTO:umsldigital@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181004T201242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T201242Z
UID:3497-1548334800-1548345600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Grants Research: An Introduction to Data Resources and Grant Prospect Research
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Jan. 24\, 2019 from 1- 4 p.m. in # 202 J.C. Penney Conference Center (on the UMSL north campus)\nSuccessful 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.\nBrad Smith is the Nonprofit Information Resource Manager for the St. Charles City-County Library District. In that capacity\, he oversees the delivery of the Library District’s specialty services to the nonprofit community. As a representative of the Library District\, he 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.  Brad is active among nonprofits in the community and has served on a variety of community boards\, committees\, and panels in the metropolitan area including: Community Council of St. Charles County\, Vision Leadership Program St. Charles County\, Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service\, and United Way of Greater St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grants-research-an-introduction-to-data-resources-and-grant-prospect-research/
LOCATION:#202 JC Penney Conference Center\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181023T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T174132Z
UID:3517-1548147600-1548158400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Coordinating Volunteers For Large Events
DESCRIPTION:Many nonprofits utilize volunteers to help them host events\, such as festivals\, 5K runs\, fundraisers\, and community engagement gatherings.  But how do you best recruit\, organize\, train\, and supervise volunteers for your organization’s large events?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll cover everything you need to know to effectively coordinate volunteers for your next event\, including: \n\nGetting started:  planning to implement volunteers into events\nDesigning suitable volunteer positions for events\nCreating effective volunteer schedules\nRecruiting event volunteers\nAddressing screening/liability issues with event volunteers\nTraining event volunteers\nSupervising event volunteers\nCovering all your bases – planning for the unexpected\nAppreciating event volunteers\nRetaining event volunteers\n\nAnd more!  \nParticipants will gain a comprehensive understanding of coordinating volunteers for large events\, plus have the opportunity for knowledge-sharing and practical problem solving with community colleagues.\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.  Previously\, she worked with Kingdom House\, where she achieved volunteer engagement goals such as a 78% increase in volunteer groups over 2 years.  She passionately believes in engaging volunteers to not only help meet an organization’s immediate needs for service\, but their ongoing needs for financial support and community buy-in.\nJulie currently serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA) as the VP of Programming\, and has 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\, Send Me St. Louis\, We Raise Foundation (previously Wheat Ridge Ministries)\, and the Episcopal Service Corps.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/coordinating-volunteers-for-large-events/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190103T174726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T174726Z
UID:3595-1547560800-1547566200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Create and Use Nonprofit Dashboards
DESCRIPTION:Would you love to be able to track fundraising results\, measure social media engagement or show your donors and grantmakers how their investment is making an impact? Let us show you step by step how to easily create a powerful dashboard to help you communicate your nonprofit’s performance. Click to learn more. \nYou’ll learn from this Live Webinar: \n\nHow dashboards can and will improve decision-making\nExamples of awesome and not-so-awesome dashboards\nWhat data you will need to create fundraising\, finance and program dashboards\nHow to create a fundraising\, finance and program dashboard with Excel\nAnd MORE!\n\nMeet the Presenter: \nDiane H. Leonard\, GPC is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and Approved Trainer for the Grant Professionals Association. Diane is also a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Diane has personally secured more than $51.1 million dollars since founding DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services in 2006 in competitive grant funds for its clients. Diane’s work involves dashboards that are shared with funders\, donors\, board members\, and other key stakeholders as a way to communicate about the status of projects and an organization’s success or areas for improvement. When not working with her team supporting their nonprofit clients\, Diane can be found in the 1000 Islands\, out for a run\, or drinking a strong cup of coffee.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-create-and-use-nonprofit-dashboards-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190103T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T174932Z
UID:3597-1547109000-1547157600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Act Together! Time Management Strategies for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:About the Program\n“There’s never enough time!” Does this sound like your constant refrain?  We all feel this way at some point in our lives (or maybe daily!) both professionally and personally.\nStart the New Year off right with new strategies to manage time effectively and make 2019 your most efficient and productive year yet!\nJoin us for coffee\, pastries\, and learning as we kick off 2019 together. \nAbout the Speaker\nTiffany Izard\nStudent Success and Retention Coordinator\nUMSL College of Nursing\nTiffany Izard works as a student success and retention coordinator for the College of Nursing and has had 8 years of professional experience teaching\, coaching\, and guiding students on time management. Her Bachelor of Arts degree is from the University of Michigan in Sociology\, and she holds a Masters of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Missouri Saint Louis. Her interest in time management stems from working with thousands of diverse student populations and their unique struggles with time management\, as well as her own personal journey of striving for intentionality in her personal\, professional\, and spiritual life\, understanding that time is a finite resource\, and the science behind behavior change. For fun\, you can find Tiffany in the brewery\, connecting with a friend over a beer\, in the kitchen while listening to podcasts\, or trying out a new food experience.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/get-your-act-together-time-management-strategies-for-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP St. Louis":MAILTO:info@afpstl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20190103T174617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T174617Z
UID:3592-1547035200-1547040600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Create and Use Nonprofit Dashboards
DESCRIPTION:Would you love to be able to track fundraising results\, measure social media engagement or show your donors and grantmakers how their investment is making an impact? Let us show you step by step how to easily create a powerful dashboard to help you communicate your nonprofit’s performance. Click to learn more. \nYou’ll learn from this Live Webinar: \n\nHow dashboards can and will improve decision-making\nExamples of awesome and not-so-awesome dashboards\nWhat data you will need to create fundraising\, finance and program dashboards\nHow to create a fundraising\, finance and program dashboard with Excel\nAnd MORE!\n\nMeet the Presenter: \nDiane H. Leonard\, GPC is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and Approved Trainer for the Grant Professionals Association. Diane is also a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Diane has personally secured more than $51.1 million dollars since founding DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services in 2006 in competitive grant funds for its clients. Diane’s work involves dashboards that are shared with funders\, donors\, board members\, and other key stakeholders as a way to communicate about the status of projects and an organization’s success or areas for improvement. When not working with her team supporting their nonprofit clients\, Diane can be found in the 1000 Islands\, out for a run\, or drinking a strong cup of coffee.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-create-and-use-nonprofit-dashboards/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
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SUMMARY:Financial Management Basics for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:In this GFC program\, CPA managers from the not-for-profit division of RubinBrown LLC will present best practices for reading financial statements and overseeing budgeting and cash management practices for your nonprofit organization\, including expectations and trends in the public demand for nonprofit financial accountability.\nRegistration is requested\, as space is limited.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/financial-management-basics-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183206
CREATED:20181004T201139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T201139Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on Fraud: Prevention and Detection Measures for Nonprofit Organizations
DESCRIPTION:News stories about fraud and embezzlement at nonprofit organizations abound. Too many organizations find themselves dealing with these kinds of problems when an understanding of common schemes\, and the implementation of relatively simple\, yet important processes\, procedures\, and policies could protect them from many of these issues.\nJoin us for a discussion on how nonprofits can prevent and detect fraud within their organizations. Topics to be covered include: \n\nPrevalence of Fraud and Recent Examples of Fraud\nCommon Types of Fraud Schemes\nRed Flags\nPreventive and Detective Internal Controls\nInvestigating Potential Frauds\n\nInstructor Christina Solomon is a Partner in Rubin Brown’s Business Advisory Services Group. As a financial forensics expert\, she performs forensic accounting analysis and fraud investigations. She has provided financial consultation to businesses in a variety of industries\, including manufacturing and distribution\, professional service firms\, healthcare\, environmental\, and not-for-profit organizations. Christina’s consulting services include developing financial analyses\, quantifying damages\, writing reports and providing deposition and trial testimonies. In addition\, she has internal audit\, financial modeling and data analysis experience.\nInstructor Amy Altholz is the Partner-in-Charge of RubinBrown’s Not-For-Profit Services Group. She is also a Partner in the Assurance Services Group. Her experience with a variety of not-for-profit clients provides her valuable insight into the industry’s best practices.\nFor more about these presenters\, visit: http://www.rubinbrown.com/\nRegistration Fee: $30
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/focus-on-fraud-prevention-and-detection-measures-for-nonprofit-organizations/
LOCATION:#202 JC Penney Conference Center\, 1 University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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