November 2018 Emerging Leaders Caffeine Chat: Volunteering: Making A Difference in Your Community

Community Commons 427 Spencer Rd., St. Peters, MO, United States

Volunteering is a great way to learn about your community and make a difference in people's lives. Katelind Hosie, Lead Manager of the United Way of Greater St. Louis' Volunteer Center, will show you how to connect with volunteer opportunities in your community and choose a volunteer project that is right for you. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity ...

Successful Grant Writing

#202 JC Penney Conference Center 1 University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

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 ...

$99

Giving Tuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

Focus on Fraud: Prevention and Detection Measures for Nonprofit Organizations

#202 JC Penney Conference Center 1 University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

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. Join us for a discussion on how nonprofits can prevent and detect fraud ...

$30

Financial Management Basics for Nonprofits

Central Library SLPL 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO, United States

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. Registration is requested, as space is limited.

How to Create and Use Nonprofit Dashboards

Webinar

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. You'll learn from this Live Webinar: How dashboards ...

$97

Get Your Act Together! Time Management Strategies for the New Year

Network for Strong Communities 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240, St. Louis, MO, United States

About the Program “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. Start the New Year off right with new strategies to manage time effectively and make 2019 your most efficient and productive year yet! Join us for coffee, pastries, and learning as we kick off 2019 together. About the ...

How to Create and Use Nonprofit Dashboards

Webinar

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. You'll learn from this Live Webinar: How dashboards ...

$97

Coordinating Volunteers For Large Events

Network for Strong Communities 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240, St. Louis, MO, United States

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: Getting started:  planning to implement ...

$60

Grants Research: An Introduction to Data Resources and Grant Prospect Research

#202 JC Penney Conference Center 1 University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 from 1- 4 p.m. in # 202 J.C. Penney Conference Center (on the UMSL north campus) 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 ...

$30