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Big Gifts – Small Shops

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

About the Workshop: Big Gifts – Small Shops Think you can't get big gifts in small shops? Think again! Learn to educate, inspire, and motivate your entire agency, including your Board, to get behind the major gifts process. Together we’ll unravel the mysteries of building the case for funding, identifying major gift prospects, preparing for solicitation, cultivating, making the ask, ...

$60

Jump Start your 2016 Fundraising Year!

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

About the Workshop: Jump Start your 2016 Fundraising Year! Give a JOLT to your 2016 fundraising plan early in the game by attending this post-holiday, hands-on workshop.  By mid-January it's time to pour out the eggnog and get serious.  Adopt several new tips and techniques to make 2016 a banner year for your organization.  In this workshop, we will explore ...

$60

The Feasibility Study – Understanding and Using This Important Tool For Your Nonprofit Organization

# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus) One University Blvd. , St. Louis, MO, United States

The basic function of the Planning and Feasibility Study is to determine how well positioned the organization is to achieve the traditional standards and hallmarks associated with a successful fundraising campaign program. An effective use of the study process can uncover ways and means to lead organizations to success, even when the challenges may appear daunting or ambitious. Feasibility studies ...

$20

The Least of These: A Glimpse at Poverty

Lutheran Hour Ministries 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. louis, MO, United States

Stepping out in ministry often means stepping outside of our comfort zones. When we reach across barriers within our communities, we sometimes find ourselves in unfamiliar territory. Join us for an in-depth workshop designed to prepare leaders and volunteers for ministry in the margins. Having a deeper understanding of those whom we serve often leads to more effective outreach! Guest Speaker: Hannah Shanks (MSW, ...

$3 – $15

Charitable Gift Annuities Made Simple

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

About the Workshop: Charitable Gift Annuities Made Simple Charitable gift annuities can often seem challenging and daunting, but they can be a powerful development tool for an organization.  This workshop will cover the basics of charitable gift annuities – who is your best Gift Annuity Donor, why is this a smart choice for well-established nonprofits, and how do they work? ...

$50

Understanding Funders’ Expectations for Evaluation

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

About the Workshop: Understanding Funders' Expectations for Evaluation There are many reasons for a nonprofit to evaluate its performance and outcomes, including gathering the information that helps in serving the community as effectively as possible and also enabling the organization to report on its impact to funders, board members and other stakeholders. This workshop helps attendees understand the evaluation vocabulary ...

$50

1st Quarter Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting

Lutheran Hour Ministries 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. louis, MO, United States

Join with others from St. Louis area churches and organizations to discuss what works, what doesn’t, and how to best manage your volunteers effectively. This quarter’s meeting will focus on how to best manage and engage both Christian and non-Christian volunteers who are working side-by-side in your organization or congregation. Guest Speakers: Sara Lux is the Director of Development at The Bridge ...

Free

Build Your Donor Base from Scratch

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

About the Workshop: Build your Donor Base from Scratch So you don't have a natural constituency, right?  No alumni!  No grateful patients!  What to do?  Attend this hands-on workshop and learn how to build a donor base from scratch.  This workshop is for small nonprofits who are likely reliant on grant funding and who struggle to develop a pool of ...

$60

Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management

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

Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management Acquiring, developing, and managing personnel is an essential component of any nonprofit’s success. But how do you make sure the most qualified candidates find your positions?  How do you decide whether a candidate is right for the job?  And once you've hired someone, how do you manage their performance and set them up ...

$60

Elite Training Program for Raiser’s Edge

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

NSC is announcing a new partnership with Denver-based Lebertech Technology Services which will allow you access to the highly requested Raiser's Edge Elite Training Program.  Participants will meet for two days a month over four months (eight total sessions) and develop mastery of one of the industry's leading donor engagement software, Raiser's Edge.  Dates include: February 11 & 12 March 22 & ...

$500