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FULL – Missouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation for Nonprofits

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

  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 definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit and philanthropic practices.  CGA Version 2.0 incorporates important questions that reflect a lens of ...

Fundraising Metrics – What to Measure and How to Record it!

St. Charles City-County Library – Spencer Branch 77 Boone Hills Drive, St. Peters, MO, United States

This session will explore types of metrics and drivers as well as processes and how to apply the information.  Hear practical examples of implementing and measuring data to gain insights to your fundraising and help you achieve your performance goals.  A panel discussion will follow presentations by our speakers, so come with your questions. Panelists: Mike Ehlert, Ross Hendrickson, and Julie Turner

Present with Poise, Power, & Punch

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

Whether a beginner, intermediate or advanced presenter, we can all benefit from improved public speaking skills.  The better your public speaking, the greater your success - in business and in life!  Giving an effective presentation is all about connecting with your audience.  It's showing your passion, sharing stories and keeping it simple.  This workshop will help get your audience listening ...

National Philanthropy Day

Union Station 1700 Clark Ave., St. Louis, MO, United States

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 ...

$75

“So You Want to be a Director”

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

  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 ...

Social Media for Nonprofits

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

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 – Why It Matters

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

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 ...

Advanced Grant Writing

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

  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 ...

So You Think You Want to Start a Nonprofit? (Part 1: Best Choices and Basic Steps)

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

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". ...