The Global Leadership Summit, produced by Willow Creek Association, is a low-cost, two-day training that equips Christian leaders with vision, skill development, and inspiration to more effectively lead. No matter where you lead, the GLS is a world-class experience designed to help you get better and embrace your grander vision—the reason God called you to lead. This year's Summit is ...
About the Workshop: What is Inbound Marketing and How Can it Help you Raise Money? Shift the dynamics of your donor relations by using inbound marketing tools. Instead of buying, begging or bugging your way to new audiences, you will earn your way in. Learn to use marketing activities that bring visitors in, rather than having to go out to ...
About the Workshop: Identifying and Vetting Federal Grant Proposals The federal government has over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies amounting to billions of dollars each year. Sifting through myriad opportunities and determing what grants to select can be a time-consuming and difficult process for some organizations. How do you determine which grants are most appropriate ...
About the Workshop: The Balanced Scorecard The balanced scorecard (BSC) is a strategy performance management tool - a semi-standard structured report, supported by design methods and automation tools, that can be used by managers to keep track of the execution of activities by the staff within their control and to monitor the consequences arising from these actions. The BSC has evolved to become an ...
Sometimes well-intentioned and seemingly acceptable fundraising activities can run afoul of the law, even without a nonprofit knowing it is breaking the law. But ignorance of the law is no defense against an investigation into illegal fundraising activities. Come to this class to learn more about some of the fundraising-related laws that you need to know about, including: State regulations ...
As the culture around us changes, it can become increasingly difficult for the church to communicate in a way that connects with our communities. “When God Left the Building” is a film that addresses this challenging topic and highlights churches that have decided to stay on mission, flex their approach, and reach those outside the church. We will gather in ...
About the Workshop: Cyber Security Awareness for Nonprofits Cyber security focuses on protecting computers, networks, programs/applications and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction. The presentation will focus on how to protect yourself and devices from common threats. The following topics will be discussed in our presentation: · Password Security · Common Malware threats · Phishing · Social ...
NOTE: This workshop was originally scheduled for January 20th, 2016. Because of weather, it has been rescheduled to February 24th, 2016. About the Workshop: Strategic Planning: Strengthening your Position as a Community Asset Arts organizations are always reaching for new audiences, new revenue streams and greater impact. Funders in and outside the arts arena are stressing the importance of ...
About the Workshop: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Collaboration Collaboration has come to mean many things for today's nonprofit, from the coordination of service delivery among referral partners to the sustained collaboration needed for collective impact. This workshop covers the different stages of collaboration and how to evaluate both the process and outcomes that make collaborative relationships successful. About the Presenter: ...
About the Workshop: Storytelling: How to Tell Stories with Passion, Drama and Tension Powerful storytelling makes an emotional connection and keeps your current supporters engaged and your prospective supporters wanting to learn more. This workshop will teach you how to craft powerful stories so you won't miss an opportunity to share all the good work your nonprofit is doing. About ...