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. NPD 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. The day provides an ...
This 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Preparing 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 ...
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". ...
This one-day workshop will help participants develop and practice their active listening skills.
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". ...
You 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.
Gateway Center for Giving and Network for Strong Communities present: Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA) Version 2.0: Orientation for Nonprofits The 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 ...