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SUMMARY:Deepening Volunteer Engagement
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Deepening Volunteer Engagement\nVolunteers can be crucial to the success of your programs.  But how can you deepen your relationship with volunteers\, ensuring that they happily support your organization with their time\, resources\, and connections?  In this interactive workshop\, we’ll discuss: \n\nvolunteer appreciation and retention\nhow to engage volunteers as donors\nhow to engage volunteers as community ambassadors/advocates\n\nThis session will cover best practices for both individual volunteers and volunteer groups\, including faith-based\, corporate\, and academic volunteers.\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/deepening-volunteer-engagement-coming-soon/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T103000
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SUMMARY:Planning and Implementing a Major Gift Program for Your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:A successful major gifts program has the power to change the game for a nonprofit in the best way possible. Whether you work in development at a museum or advancement at a university\, if you’re in fundraising\, you understand how major gifts are paramount to the sustainability of every nonprofit organization. Dan Reynolds will walk us through the steps involved in planning and executing a major gift program for your nonprofit organization\, as well as lessons learned from the field. \nThe program is presented by Dan Reynolds\, President and owner of Holmes\, Radford & Reynolds\, Inc.\, a St. Louis-based campaign consulting firm. Dan has been with HRA for nearly eighteen years and previously worked for six years in the nonprofit field before consulting with a low-income housing organization in Chicago. Prior to joining HRA in 1999 he was a Director with Doorways\, an inter-faith residence in St. Louis serving people with HIV/AIDS.Registration is requested\, as space is limited.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planning-and-implementing-a-major-gift-program-for-your-nonprofit-organization/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T120000
DTSTAMP:20180326T174307Z
CREATED:20180326T174307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T174307Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Volunteer Recruitment\nVolunteers 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.\n\n \nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  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/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180614T160000
DTSTAMP:20180417T161929Z
CREATED:20180417T161929Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing Your Way to Success:  How to Use Measurable Outcomes to Achieve Your Goals
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  \nMorning Session:  9:00 am – 12:00 pm \n\nThe basics of designing & developing effective programs/initiatives\ndetermining success through measurable outcomes\nthe role of high-quality assessments to accurately gauge success\nbuilding a strong program evaluation model\nmaking date-driven decisions to inform strategic planning\n\nLunch Break:  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nAfternoon Session:  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\nthe basics of designing high-quality assessments\nputting all the tools to work:  how to design your powerful program or initiative\nwrapping up:  final questions & answers\nindividualized consultation time:  let’s get started on building your new program/initiative\n\nAbout the Presenter:   Roberta Ross-Fisher\nDr. Roberta Ross-Fisher is a national leader in educator preparation\, accreditation\, online learning\, and academic quality assurance.  An accomplished presenter\, writer\, and educator\, she currently supports higher education\, P-12 schools\, and educational agencies in areas such as competency-based education\, teacher preparation\, distance learning\, leadership\, outcomes-based performance\, making date-driven decisions\, and accreditation through her company\, Global Educational Consulting\, LLC.  Roberta also writes about various issues related to academic excellence through her blog site (www.robertarossfisher.com). 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/assessing-your-way-to-success-how-to-use-measurable-outcomes-to-achieve-your-goals/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Bernier":MAILTO:shelly@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding The Federal Budget Process and How to Identify Future Funding
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nLearn how the Federal budget works and how $$$ are made available to the various agencies- and how the federal “grants calendar” works – and how to use grants.gov and the various agency websites to identify potential opportunities well in advance of the deadline date when the application is due.  How to forecast opportunities.  How to identify helpful organizations that support the various grant programs for networking and examples/best practices.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of 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 is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\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\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/understanding-the-federal-budget-process-and-how-to-identify-future-funding/
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:20180508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T120000
DTSTAMP:20180306T201928Z
CREATED:20180306T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201928Z
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SUMMARY:Developing A Proven Workplan to Successfully Apply for Governmental Funding
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: Developing a Proven Workplan to Successfully Apply for Governmental Funding\nThis workshop will share techniques and templates to help you compete successfully for federal and state grant funding.  How to review a request for proposal and develop a workplan to present a competetive proposal well for timely submission.\n \nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of 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 is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\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\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/developing-a-proven-workplan-to-successfully-apply-for-governmental-funding/
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:20180426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T120000
DTSTAMP:20180326T174035Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Engagement 101
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Volunteer Engagement 101\nVolunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time\, resources\, connections\, and more.  But how do you create and maintain a strong volunteer program which meets the needs of your agency while ensuring that volunteers are happy and engaged?  In this interactive workshop\, we will discuss best practices for the basics of volunteer engagement\, such as: \n\nVolunteer recruitment\nVolunteer intake (application\, interview\, background\, check\, etc.) and orientation\nVolunteer job descriptions\, handbooks\, release forms\, and other essential documents\nVolunteer retention and appreciation\n\nParticipants will leave the workshop with a comprehensive understanding of basic volunteer engagement best practices\, plus excellent resources to help them design and/or update their volunteer engagement program.\n \nAbout the Presenter:   Julie Strassman\nJulie Strassman is an experienced volunteer engagement professional and educator\, dedicated to helping organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with volunteers.  She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care.  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-engagement-101-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T133000
DTSTAMP:20180326T183730Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:No matter what your role\, you’ll find this event informative and inspiring!\nAt any time\, a natural disaster or man-made crisis can hit\, impacting the people our organizations serve and requiring staff and volunteer leaders across the agency to shift their focus to best fulfill the mission and benefit the community. At this program\, you will hear from some key leaders who can share what they learned while responding to some of these events. \nMORNING PANEL\nIn the morning\, we will hear from a panel of leaders from around the country about how they and their organizations responded to significant natural disasters. Our panelists include experience in professional fundraising\, communications\, executive leadership\, and a board perspective.\nMeet the Panelists:  \n\nDonna McGinnis\,\nExecutive Director at Naples Botanical Garden\nDonna McGinnis is President and CEO of Naples Botanical Garden in Naples\, Florida. She is a native of Seattle and spent many years in St. Louis where she served in leadership positions at the Missouri Botanical Garden and Missouri History Museum.  She was also a consultant with The Rome Group and an adjunct professor at Washington University for a decade.\nDonna holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications\, an MBA\, and the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. She serves in a leadership role with the American Alliance of Museums and is actively involved in domestic and international conservation issues. \n\nRamon Cruz\,\nBoard of Directors at the National Sierra Club\nRamón Cruz has over 15 years of experience intersecting the fields of sustainability\, environmental policy\, urban planning\, energy and climate change. He has worked in the public sector in his native Puerto Rico as the Deputy Director of the Environmental Quality Board\, the state environmental regulatory agency and as Commissioner of the Puerto Rico Energy Commission.\nHe has also worked in the non-governmental sector in senior positions at the Environmental Defense Fund\, the Partnership for New York City and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. He has been a consultant for the World Bank\, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). Ramón is a graduate of American University in Washington D.C. and Princeton University in New Jersey. \n\nMiranda Lewis\,\nExecutive Director\, Foundation Channel Marketing and Communication at Mercy Health Foundation\nMiranda has worked at Mercy Hospital since 2007\, serving currently as Executive Director\, Foundation Channel Marketing and Communication. She worked as the media coordinator for four years\, and served as the spokesperson for the hospital at the time of the Joplin tornado\, dealing with local\, national and international media. In the wake of the disaster\, Miranda had the opportunity to share her experience and lessons learned as a guest speaker at several crisis communication conferences such as Missouri Hospital Association\, Indiana Hospital Association\, Public Relations Society of America – Orlando Chapter and the California Association of Public Information Officials. \nKEYNOTE ADDRESS\nHandy Lindsey\, Jr.\, President of the Ruth Mott Foundation in Flint\, Michigan will deliver a keynote address you won’t want to miss. \n\nHandy Lindsey\, Jr.\,\nPresident of the Ruth Mott Foundation in\nFlint\, Michigan\nGrowing up poor as the oldest child of two Mississippi sharecroppers\, Handy Lindsey Jr. knew focusing on his education would be his pathway out of poverty. After moving to an impoverished neighborhood in north St. Louis\, Handy earned a scholarship and graduated from St. Louis University High School in 1971 – a triumph that altered the course of his life. Since then\, he has dedicated his life to working in philanthropy\, a profession that gives him the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for other families in need. Currently\, Handy is President of the Ruth Mott Foundation in Flint\, Michigan\, which is still recovering from a water crisis that exposed thousands of vulnerable residents to unsafe levels of lead in their drinking water. In addition to the Ruth Mott Foundation’s work around the water crisis\, Handy led the implementation of the Foundation’s new strategy that focuses grantmaking in the areas of youth\, public safety\, economic opportunity\, and neighborhoods.\nHandy has 30+ years of leadership experience in professional philanthropy. He joined the staff of The Ruth Mott Foundation of Flint Michigan in September 2014 as its President. In the interim between that post and his retirement as President of the Cameron Foundation of Petersburg\, Virginia in 2012\, he managed an independent consulting practice that focused on executive effectiveness and advising foundations in organizational development\, program planning and strategy and capacity building for nonprofit excellence. He led the Field Foundation of Illinois in Chicago from 1988 until 2003. Between 1980 and 1988 he served the Chicago Community Trust in several positions including Assistant Director\, Staff Associate\, Senior Staff Associate and Executive Director of the Chicago Area Foundation for Legal Services\, a supporting organization. He has also worked as a consultant to the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and in Corporate Contributions with the local telephone company. Handy was instrumental in the development of the East St. Louis Community Foundation\, where he served as interim Executive Director in 1985-86. Handy has extensive nonprofit governance experience having served on the board of directors of more than two dozen civic organizations\, policy institutes\, and professional associations of philanthropy\, most in leadership roles such as member of the executive or management committee or chairman. Immediate past experience includes four years as a member of the executive committee of the Southeastern Council of Foundations and two years as chairman of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. Handy studied at the University of Chicago where he earned an M.B.A. from the Booth School of Business\, an M.A. from the School of Social Services Administration (SSA)\, and an undergraduate degree in Sociology. Between 1997 and 2000 he completed all required course work\, but withdrew prior to completing the dissertation toward a PhD at SSA.\nContinental breakfast and full lunch provided. \n\nTICKETS\n$85.00 AFP Member \n$125.00 Non-AFP Member
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/crisis-fundraising/
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:20180417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T120000
DTSTAMP:20180306T201825Z
CREATED:20180306T201825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201825Z
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SUMMARY:Will It Pay Dividends to Outsource Your Grantwriting Program?
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URL:https://nscnow.org/event/will-it-pay-dividends-to-outsource-your-grantwriting-program/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T120000
DTSTAMP:20180326T173850Z
CREATED:20180326T173850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T173850Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Creating Your Development Plan\nRaising 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.\n \nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 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.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-your-development-plan-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180327T120000
DTSTAMP:20180326T173552Z
CREATED:20180326T173552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T173552Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Creating Your Development Plan\nRaising 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.\n \nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 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.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/rescheduled-creating-your-development-plan/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180327T120000
DTSTAMP:20180306T201651Z
CREATED:20180306T201651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201651Z
UID:3268-1522141200-1522152000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The ABC's of MOU's
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: The ABC’s of MOU’s\nMany governmental agencies and foundations require that you partner with other agencies/organizations to secure funding.  During this session you will examine the key elements and guidelines to develop an effective Memorandum of Understanding.  You will also learn the difference between a MOU\, a letter of commitment and a letter of support.  You will receive examples.  Formal partnerships make your job easier and contribute towards sustainability.\n \nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund raising.\nKent currently serves of 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 is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\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\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-abcs-of-mous-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180322T170000
DTSTAMP:20171214T181807Z
CREATED:20171214T181807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T181807Z
UID:3225-1521730800-1521738000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Grant Management Basics
DESCRIPTION:Dan Sise\, J.D.\, Interim Director of the Public Policy Administration Program at the University of Missouri St. Louis\, will discuss the reporting and financial accountability obligations that accompany grant funds – how to manage the money\, understand and comply with the grant agreement\, keep on top of the paperwork\, communicate with your funder\, and arrive at a happy outcome for both your organization (a completed project! a successful capital campaign! an important new program!) and your funder (the satisfaction of knowing their money was put to good use by a great organization to make a difference in the community).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grant-management-basics-2/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180314T120000
DTSTAMP:20180306T201534Z
CREATED:20180306T201534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T201534Z
UID:3266-1521018000-1521028800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:  Creating Your Development Plan\nRaising 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.\n \nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last 22 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.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-your-development-plan/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20180227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180227T143000
DTSTAMP:20180112T203024Z
CREATED:20180112T203024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T203024Z
UID:3238-1519722000-1519741800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Capacity Builders Promise Zone Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Times: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 26\, 2018 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM | February 27\, 2018 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nUMSL\nJ.C. Penney Conference Center\n1 University Blvd.\nSt. Louis\, MO 63121\n\n\n\n\nPrice: \n\n$40 – Two Day Pass\n$25 – One Day Pass\n\n\nThe Capacity Builders Conference will provide non-profits in the Promise Zone with the tools to grow their organizations and build sustainability. This learning opportunity is for non-profits that are physically located in the Promise Zone\, provide programs or services in the zone or work with residents from the zone.\n\nTopics include Board Building\, Collaboration\, Marketing\, Volunteer Management\, Strategy and Evaluation and Outcomes. In addition\, you’ll be able to build your fundraising skills by learning more about grantwriting\, online donations\, special events and individual donor relationships.\n\nThe St. Louis Promise Zone is led by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership\, the economic development agency representing St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The zone was federally designated in 2015 for ten years\, and encompasses portions of North St. Louis City and North St. Louis County. The designation is a catalyst for ongoing collaboration and change that will drive regional growth and create a better\, more inclusive St. Louis region. Through regional collaboration\, local leaders will work with the Promise Zone communities to increase economic activity\, improve educational outcomes\, increase workforce readiness\, reduce serious and violent crime\, invest in transformative development and improve health and wellness.\n\nAre you working in the Promise Zone?  It includes:\n\nMunicipalities: Bellerive Acres\, Bel-Nor\, Bel-Ridge\, Berkeley\, Beverly Hills\, Cool Valley\, Country Club Hills\, Dellwood\, Ferguson\, Flordell Hills\, Glen Echo Park\, Greendale\, Hazelwood\, Hillsdale\, Jennings\, Kinloch\, Moline Acres\, Normandy\, Northwoods\, Pagedale\, Pine Lawn\, Riverview\, University City\, Uplands Park\, Velda City\, Velda Village Hills\, Wellston\n\nSt. Louis City Wards: 1-5\, 18\, 19\, 21\, 22\, 26\, 27\n\nSchool Districts: SLPS\, Hazelwood\, Riverview Gardens\, Jennings\, Ferguson-Florissant\, Normandy\, University City\n\n\nClick here for more information about the Promise Zone.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/capacity-builders-promise-zone-conference-2/
LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180226T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180226T153000
DTSTAMP:20180112T202910Z
CREATED:20180112T202910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T202910Z
UID:3236-1519630200-1519659000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Capacity Builders Promise Zone Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Times: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 26\, 2018 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM | February 27\, 2018 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\nUMSL\nJ.C. Penney Conference Center\n1 University Blvd.\nSt. Louis\, MO 63121\n\n\n\n\nPrice: \n\n$40 – Two Day Pass\n$25 – One Day Pass\n\n\nThe Capacity Builders Conference will provide non-profits in the Promise Zone with the tools to grow their organizations and build sustainability. This learning opportunity is for non-profits that are physically located in the Promise Zone\, provide programs or services in the zone or work with residents from the zone.\n\nTopics include Board Building\, Collaboration\, Marketing\, Volunteer Management\, Strategy and Evaluation and Outcomes. In addition\, you’ll be able to build your fundraising skills by learning more about grantwriting\, online donations\, special events and individual donor relationships.\n\nThe St. Louis Promise Zone is led by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership\, the economic development agency representing St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The zone was federally designated in 2015 for ten years\, and encompasses portions of North St. Louis City and North St. Louis County. The designation is a catalyst for ongoing collaboration and change that will drive regional growth and create a better\, more inclusive St. Louis region. Through regional collaboration\, local leaders will work with the Promise Zone communities to increase economic activity\, improve educational outcomes\, increase workforce readiness\, reduce serious and violent crime\, invest in transformative development and improve health and wellness.\n\nAre you working in the Promise Zone?  It includes:\n\nMunicipalities: Bellerive Acres\, Bel-Nor\, Bel-Ridge\, Berkeley\, Beverly Hills\, Cool Valley\, Country Club Hills\, Dellwood\, Ferguson\, Flordell Hills\, Glen Echo Park\, Greendale\, Hazelwood\, Hillsdale\, Jennings\, Kinloch\, Moline Acres\, Normandy\, Northwoods\, Pagedale\, Pine Lawn\, Riverview\, University City\, Uplands Park\, Velda City\, Velda Village Hills\, Wellston\n\nSt. Louis City Wards: 1-5\, 18\, 19\, 21\, 22\, 26\, 27\n\nSchool Districts: SLPS\, Hazelwood\, Riverview Gardens\, Jennings\, Ferguson-Florissant\, Normandy\, University City\n\n\nClick here for more information about the Promise Zone.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/capacity-builders-promise-zone-conference/
LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180222T200000
DTSTAMP:20180212T185928Z
CREATED:20180212T185928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T185928Z
UID:3259-1519320600-1519329600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Calling All New and Young Professionals (No Matter Your Age): Development 101 - Getting Started on the Right Foot!
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT DEVELOPMENT 101\nHow do most of us learn about development? On the job\, that’s how. That can be a good thing…or a disaster! Come spend time with Linda Haley learning about the basics you’ll need to figure out which development positions are right for you\, learn the fundamentals early so you’ll have a firm foundation for your development future\, and avoid any unnecessary pitfalls.\nWe’ll talk about mentors – how to find\, keep\, and effectively work with them. We’ll strategize around development techniques and metrics so you can be prepared to tackle most development activities. And we’ll talk about nonprofit challenges and how to spot those that might be unmanageable and unproductive for you.\nCome spend some time learning how to get started on the right foot!\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nLinda B. Haley\, CFRE\nPrincipal – Let’s Build Hope\nNamed the 2016 Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the St. Louis Regional Chapter of AFP \nSince 1995\, Linda Haley\, CFRE\, has worked as a development officer and consultant\, raising more than $100 million for religious\, social services\, educational\, and healthcare organizations. Linda is the founder of Let’s Build Hope\, which supports nonprofit organizations through teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring development teams\, senior staff\, and board members. She also offers a weeklong Annual Fund Training Camp to educate fundraisers and volunteers about the intricacies of successful fund development and the need for a true culture of philanthropy. Linda speaks both locally and nationally about fund development and is a vocal advocate for nonprofits who seek to change the fabric of the communities they serve. \n*Please note that young professional functions no longer have age restrictions.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/calling-all-new-and-young-professionals-no-matter-your-age-development-101-getting-started-on-the-right-foot/
LOCATION:Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall\, 4465 Manchester Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180215T170000
DTSTAMP:20171214T181647Z
CREATED:20171214T181647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T181647Z
UID:3223-1518706800-1518714000@nscnow.org
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 board function well and support your organization in its pursuit of its mission.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/legal-issues-for-nonprofit-board-members-2/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180214T120000
DTSTAMP:20180112T203519Z
CREATED:20180112T203519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T203519Z
UID:3240-1518598800-1518609600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Work Place
DESCRIPTION:This lively and interactive training program will education all participants about the subject of discrimination\, harassment and retaliation.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/preventing-discrimination-and-harassment-in-the-work-place/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T133000
DTSTAMP:20180212T185150Z
CREATED:20180212T185150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T185150Z
UID:3254-1518510600-1518528600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Planned Giving 101 - Session One
DESCRIPTION:Schedule:\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking\n9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Morning Session with Michael Geis\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Break\, Lunch & Networking\n12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Session with Carol Weisman\nFees:\n$70 SLPGC & AFP Members\n$110 Non-Members\nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE VISIT:\nThe St. Louis Planned Giving Council Calendar of Events\n\n\n\nJoin SLPGC and AFP St. Louis for the kickoff session of their three-part planned giving “boot camp” series. Although the series is primarily 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 who are interested in starting a planned giving program\, it will appeal to experienced planned giving professionals as well. Presented in three parts over February\, March\, and April\, these sessions featured seasoned planned giving experts sharing their practical knowledge and expertise. The session format includes Q&A. \nAbout the Morning Session: \nRise Above – Making Space for Planned Giving \n \nMichael Geis\, CFRE\, FCEP\, FAHP\nSenior Vice President & Regional Manager\nThompson & Associates \nSmall shops\, large shops\, all shops miss opportunities to invite planned giving considerations. Whether your shop has an established gift planning program or is yearning to get something started\, this session offers multiple\, easy-to-initiate strategies for all involved that will launch or enhance gift planning efforts while propelling donor response beyond your wildest dreams. \nAbout the Speaker: \nMichael P. Geis joined Thompson & Associates in 2008 after serving as Executive Director of a hospital foundation which was a client of Thompson & Associates. Mike works with nonprofit organizations in the Midwest with Doug Olson and is based in Nebraska.\nMr. Geis has devoted his entire professional career to nonprofit management and fund development\, raising nearly $100 million for various charities. He has fulfilled executive and capacity building responsibilities on a statewide\, regional and national level and achieved the distinction of Fellow\, a professional certification entrusted to approximately 70 individuals worldwide. His specialty is working with donors to achieve their charitable objectives while working effectively with professional advisors. He has consulted and lectured nationally on various topics related to charitable gift planning\, fundraising and nonprofit management.\nMike currently serves as Secretary for Goodwill Industries Board of Directors; Advisor for TeamMates Metro Omaha; Co-Coordinator for EndowNebraska; Board of Directors for Planned Giving Council of Nebraska; and Chairman\, Fellow Mentoring for Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. Mike is a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning from the Institute of Charitable Estate Planning. He is active in AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals)\, Planned Giving Council of Nebraska\, and Omaha Estate Planning Council.\nMr. Geis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Masters of Science in Education from the University of Nebraska in Kearney. His is a lifetime resident of Nebraska and a native of Beaver Crossing\, Nebraska.\n \nAbout the Afternoon Session: \nPlanned Giving Boot Camp: The Why\, The Who\, and The How \n \nCarol Weisman\, MSW\, CSP\nPresident\nBoard Builders \nThe secret of a successful planned giving program is identifying the best prospects and knowing how to approach them. Carol will offer tips that you can use immediately and share the secrets of successful planned giving programs. Are you looking for sustainable fundraising? Do you want a methodology that takes approximately $.03-$.10 to raise a dollar? If you are just starting a planned giving program\, you’ll learn how to get the troops trained and ready to go. If you have an established program and want to grow it\, you will learn how to grow it exponentially. 65% of all Americans don’t have an estate plan or will. Don’t let your supporters be part of the 35%.\nCarol Weisman founded Board Builders in 1994. She does keynotes\, board retreats and teaches board members around the world how to fundraise. Carol has served on 39 boards and has been president of eight. She is finishing her 10th and 11th books\, which focus on planned giving. Becoming One of the Grateful Dead: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way is for donors. It features people from all walks of life who are making a difference in this world and the next. Her other book is for nonprofit leaders. Planned Giving Basics: The Why the Who and the How shares down-to-earth advice on the specifics of how to ask\, who to ask first\, and the words to use. Raising Charitable Children has been featured in the NY Times\, Parade Magazine\, Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine\, and though she wrote it in 2006\, was in Money Magazine last year. Few things get Carol more excited than teaching board members that everyone in the room can be happily and productively involved in the fundraising process. Carol has two major goals in life: do a cartwheel again by age 70 and return to her pre-baby weight before her son’s fast approaching 40th birthday. \n\nClick for more information about our speakers.\nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE VISIT:\nThe St. Louis Planned Giving Council Calendar of Events
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/planned-giving-101-session-one/
LOCATION:Alberici\, 8800 Page Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T100000
DTSTAMP:20180108T192422Z
CREATED:20180108T192422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T192422Z
UID:3231-1517473800-1517479200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Center for Giving and Network for Strong Communities present:\nMissouri Common Grant Application (CGA)\nVersion 2.0: Orientation for Nonprofits\nThe Gateway Center for Giving is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA)\, a popular grantmaking tool that allows grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions and definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit and philanthropic practices.  CGA Version 2.0 incorporates important questions that reflect a lens of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI). A DEI framework informs the work of both grantmakers and nonprofits and offers a mechanism to address the profound disparities in opportunity that exist for marginalized groups.\nJoin us for a free orientation to the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA) Version 2.0\, during which staff from the Gateway Center for Giving and the Network for Strong Communities will present on how to effectively use the tool.  Nonprofits that are considering submitting grant applications to foundations that accept CGA are encouraged to join us for this session.\nAt this session\, attendees will:\n    Become acquainted with the structure of and changes included in the CGA Version 2.0;\n    Have an opportunity to ask questions about the CGA Version 2.0’s format\, and\n    Learn about how the CGA Version 2.0 can and should be used by grantseekers.\nWHEN:   Thursday\, February 1st from 8:30 am – 10:00 am\n8:30 am – 9:00 am – Networking and Light Breakfast\n9:00 am – 10:00 am –  Missouri Common Grant Application Version 2.0 Orientation\nWHERE: Network for Strong Commjnities\, 8764 Manchester Road #203 St. Louis\, MO 63144\nOPEN TO: All nonprofit grantseekers\, particularly those planning to submit grant applications to foundations that accept CGA Version 2.0\nWe encourage you to review the CGA forms\, including the User Guide\, before the workshop. To download the documents click here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-common-grant-application-free-orientation-for-nonprofits-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180125T120000
DTSTAMP:20171103T173355Z
CREATED:20171103T173355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173355Z
UID:3171-1516870800-1516881600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Grant Research
DESCRIPTION: \nYou will learn the fundamentals of researching and identifying corporations\, foundations and government agencies that are good fits to help fund your organization’s mission and programs. Appropriate research takes time and is well worth the investment.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/basics-of-grant-research-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180118T173000
DTSTAMP:20171214T181530Z
CREATED:20171214T181530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T181530Z
UID:3221-1516291200-1516296600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit? (Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success and Sustainability)
DESCRIPTION:Sue Greenberg of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts and Tracy James of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri return with their two-part series “So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit?” On January 11\, 2018 they will present “Best Choices and Basic Steps” and on January 18 they will be discussing “Nuts & Bolts for Success and Sustainability”. Join for helpful hints\, practical checklists\, success stories\, and cautionary tales.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/so-you-think-you-want-to-start-a-nonprofit-part-2-nuts-bolts-for-success-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180116T120000
DTSTAMP:20171103T173532Z
CREATED:20171103T173532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173532Z
UID:3173-1516093200-1516104000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Can You Hear Me?  The Essence of Active Listening
DESCRIPTION:This one-day workshop will help participants develop and practice their active listening skills.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/can-you-hear-me-the-essence-of-active-listening/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180111T173000
DTSTAMP:20171214T181426Z
CREATED:20171214T181426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T181426Z
UID:3219-1515686400-1515691800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit? (Part 1: Best Choices and Basic Steps)
DESCRIPTION:Sue Greenberg of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts and Tracy James of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri return with their two-part series “So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit?” On January 11\, 2018 they will present “Best Choices and Basic Steps” and on January 18 they will be discussing “Nuts & Bolts for Success and Sustainability”. Join for helpful hints\, practical checklists\, success stories\, and cautionary tales.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/so-you-think-you-want-to-start-a-nonprofit-part-1-best-choices-and-basic-steps/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T120000
DTSTAMP:20171103T173634Z
CREATED:20171103T173634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173634Z
UID:3175-1513242000-1513252800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION: \nPreparing a grant application or proposal is more than just asking for money to fund your organization and its programs.  Private Foundations\, Corporations and Governmental Agencies want to invest their $$$ in an organization’s programs that fit their own goals and in projects that should in all likelihood succeed.   We will go into detail on explaining/developing each essential element of a successful grant proposal. You will also take away some examples of successful grants and proven techniques – that you can use as models as you develop/write your own proposals that are competitive and are likely to be funded.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/advanced-grant-writing-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T120000
DTSTAMP:20171103T173819Z
CREATED:20171103T173819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T173819Z
UID:3177-1512550800-1512561600@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 personal and professional 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.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/emotional-intelligence-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171129T110000
DTSTAMP:20171103T172521Z
CREATED:20171103T172521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T172521Z
UID:3163-1511946000-1511953200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Social Media for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:The rules of getting the word out about your nonprofit and the work you do are changing as fast as the social media platforms available. Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram\, Pinterest\, LinkedIn\, Snapchat…which ones are right for your organization and how can you maximize the time and effort invested in using them? Join PR professional Amanda Galloway as she covers the basics of communicating with your most important audiences through social media. You will learn:\n·         The strengths and weaknesses of top social media platforms\n·         How to select the right platforms for your message\n·         Tips for social media messaging\n·         Setting budgets for social media promotion\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/social-media-for-nonprofits-3/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171128T120000
DTSTAMP:20171103T172739Z
CREATED:20171103T172739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T172739Z
UID:3165-1511859600-1511870400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:"So You Want to be a Director"
DESCRIPTION: \nThis workshop will focus on the challenges\, responsibilities and journey of aspiring to be or becoming a director.  Beyond the usual discussion points (new role and new rules) there is a key administrative mindset necessary to succeed as a director and we will explore the “pivot” that must occur to succeed a new director.  Session attendees will discuss the critical “stepping up to supervision” protocol and the three key issues related to supervision and program management:  Communication\, Expectations and Conflict Resolution.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/so-you-want-to-be-a-director/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171114T133000
DTSTAMP:20171103T174806Z
CREATED:20171103T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T174806Z
UID:3179-1510657200-1510666200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:National Philanthropy Day
DESCRIPTION:National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.\nNPD was originally conceived of and organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s. The first official events were held in 1986 after President Reagan signed the official NPD proclamation.\nThe day provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/national-philanthropy-day/
LOCATION:Union Station\, 1700 Clark Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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