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SUMMARY:Elite Training Program for Raiser's Edge
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nParticipants 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:\n\n\nFebruary 11 & 12\nMarch 22 & 23\nApril 20 & 21\nMay 24 & 25\n\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\n\nPrice: $500 ($62.50 per each full day class)\n\n\n\nRaiser’s Edge expert and training leader Rebel Saffold III will offer his vast\, practical knowledge to assist you in mastering the software. New and existing users will enjoy an easy-to-grasp\, worry-free experience as one course builds upon the others in this comprehensive training session.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe training will focus on specific needs such as queries\, mailings\, reporting\, events and moves management\, including:\n\n\n\nTwo onsite training sessions each month\nEasy-to-follow course materials and visual process maps\nFull access to a comprehensive document (template) library\nMonthly “How-To” videos to reinforce learning\nPersonalized online support\n\nParticipants will receive: \n\nAn agenda customized for the attendees’ specific needs\nTraining on the difference between data and information\nInsights into how to maximize functionality\nDocumented policies and procedures and best practices\nTips and tricks to make things easier to accomplish goals\nProven examples and techniques of how other organizations use their software\nTools for maximizing Raiser’s Edge software to boost fundraising opportunities and dollars\nEasy-to-implement shortcuts for ensuring consistent and accurate reporting\, leading to an enhanced environment of trust among nonprofit donors and stakeholders\nWays to effectively utilize communications tools and templates to ensure consistency in donor experience\nTools for the effective use of Raiser’s Edge systems to greatly enhance the productivity and morale of your fundraising team\nFull access to training resources through the Lebertech Learning Academy\, which offer timely updates and reinforce ongoing skill-building opportunities\n\nWho Should Take This Class:\n\nGift and data entry staff\nDatabase administrators\nData analysts and reporting analysts\nRaiser’s Edge “Power” users\nDevelopment officers and development staff\nHeads of development\, advancement\, and membership\nDatabase/application administrators for Raiser’s Edge\nInformation technology staff responsible for Raiser’s Edge\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees should bring a laptop to these sessions.  They do not need to have Raiser’s Edge installed.\n\n\n\n\nEnroll today and receive a FREE\, 30-minute discovery session with a member of the Lebertech Technology Services Team to discuss your specific Raiser’s Edge technology needs. Training session slots are limited\, so don’t delay!\nClick HERE to register!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/elite-training-program-for-raisers-edge/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160210T120000
DTSTAMP:20151222T175440Z
CREATED:20151222T175440Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management\nAcquiring\, 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 for success? Join us for a workshop discussing these questions and more about best practices in hiring and performance management!\nPparticipants will learn about:\nBest Practices in Hiring \n·         Finding and Recruiting Qualified Candidates\n·         Interviewing Tips\n·         Using Social Media in Hiring\n·         Use of Assessments\n·         Reference Checking\n·         Criminal Background Checks\n·         Preventing Discrimination Claims\n·         Onboarding\nBest Practices in Performance Management – \n·         Coaching and Counseling\n·         Using Performance Reviews\n·         Employee Disciplinary Process\n·         Employee Misconduct\n·         Managing Absenteeism\n·         Responding to Employee Complaints\n·         Investigation Process\n·         Termination of Employment\nAbout the Presenter:\nAnn B. Plunkett\nPrincipal\, WorkPlace Partners\, Inc.\nAnn has over thirty years of legal and human resource experience as corporate counsel\, employment counsel and human resources executive in various corporate settings. In 1998\, Ann founded the full-service human resources consulting firm\, WorkPlace Partners. She provides consulting services to businesses\, including a number of nonprofit organizations and has served as an expert witness on a variety of employment issues. \nA native of Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, Ann is a graduate of Oklahoma City University\, Summa Cum Laude\, and earned her Juris Doctor from Oklahoma University. She is a member of the Missouri Bar Association\, National Human Resource Association and Society for Human Resource Management.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/best-practices-in-hiring-and-performance-management-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Resources
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T120000
DTSTAMP:20160114T183846Z
CREATED:20160114T183846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T183846Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Donor Base from Scratch
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nBuild your Donor Base from Scratch\nSo 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 individual donors because they simply don’t exist.\nAbout the Presenter: \nWendy Dyer\nWendy has been a fundraiser and a fundraising consultant for more than 20 years.  She does extensive training and coaching and strongly believes in skills-transfer to ensure that the next generation of fundraisers can enrich their organizations and the community for many years to come.  Wendy is a hands-on consultant and provides practical solutions for goals that are ‘doable with a stretch.’\nShe is a graduate of Saint Louis University where she started her fundraising career in donor research\, major gifts and corporate/foundation relations.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/build-your-donor-base-from-scratch/
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:20160209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T110000
DTSTAMP:20160104T141905Z
CREATED:20160104T141905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T141905Z
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SUMMARY:1st Quarter Christian Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\nGuest Speakers:\nSara Lux is the Director of Development at The Bridge Outreach\, a ministry serving the homeless in St. Louis\, City. Previously\, she worked as an English teacher in China and served as a Policy Associate at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.\nTamara Blanke is the Volunteer Manager at The Bridge Outreach\, and she has more than 10 years of varied management experience. She is very passionate about engaging the community to end homelessness! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/1st-quarter-christian-volunteer-managers-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T113000
DTSTAMP:20160108T150950Z
CREATED:20160108T150950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T150950Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Funders' Expectations for Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nUnderstanding Funders’ Expectations for Evaluation\nThere 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 typically used by funders (like the difference between outcomes\, indicators and measures) and also how to develop a straightforward approach to measuring and reporting on impact that aligns with funders’ expectations.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/understanding-funders-expectations-for-evaluation/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T160000
DTSTAMP:20151130T222721Z
CREATED:20151130T222721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151130T222721Z
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SUMMARY:Charitable Gift Annuities Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nCharitable Gift Annuities Made Simple\nCharitable 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?\nOther topics will include:\n·         Tax News for 2016 affecting Charitable Giving\n·         How this news affects Gift Annuities\n·         What is a Charitable Gift annuity anyway?\n·         The Benefits of giving through a Charitable Gift Annuity – for the donor and the nonprofit\n·         Different types of Charitable Gift Annuities\n·         Who is your best Gift Annuity donor prospect?\n·         How to set up a Gift Annuity program for your nonprofit\n·         Helpful tools  – organizations\, websites and aps\n·        Local and national nonprofits that are already Gift Annuity leaders\nAbout the Presenter: \nJane Langa\nProject Manager\, NSC\nJane Langa is passionate about the power of Planned Giving\, a huge and mostly untapped resource for nonprofits.  Jane will explain the basics of Charitable Gift Annuities – who are the best Gift Annuity donors\, why this is a smart choice for well-established nonprofits\, and how CGA’s benefit both the donor and the nonprofit.  A veteran in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors\, Jane is a project manager at Nonprofit Services Center\, consults regularly for a local foundation\, serves on the Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and is a Commissioner for the City of Des Peres.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/charitable-gift-annuities-made-simple/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T133000
DTSTAMP:20160104T142406Z
CREATED:20160104T142406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T142406Z
UID:1681-1454144400-1454160600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The Least of These: A Glimpse at Poverty
DESCRIPTION: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!\nGuest Speaker:\nHannah Shanks (MSW\, former Events & Communications Coordinator with Send Me St. Louis) will lead us through this interactive poverty simulation! Attendees will learn about the realities of life in poverty\, engage in some budget & spending exercises\, reflect and discuss what has been learned\, and leave with a better understanding of those who are struggling financially in their communities. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-least-of-these-a-glimpse-at-poverty/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T170000
DTSTAMP:20151217T204502Z
CREATED:20151217T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T204502Z
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SUMMARY:The Feasibility Study - Understanding and Using This Important Tool For Your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION: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 are often used in relation to a particular campaign\, but this tool can also be used to inform and advance other philanthropic capacity building efforts. Come to this class to learn more about how feasibility studies work\, and how your nonprofit can employ this important tool to help advance your development goals.\nInstructor Dan Reynolds began his career in the independent sector 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.\nIn his Leadership Role with HRA Dan has conducted numerous planning and feasibility studies\, written many fund development plans\, directed annual fund programs and led highly successful capital campaigns raising millions of dollars with his clients in the Midwest.\nDan earned bachelor’s degrees in Latin American Studies and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in Public Policy Administration with a certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis\, where he graduated with honors. Dan has served as Board Member to the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals. Dan is an adjunct instructor at Washington University for Nonprofits and Philanthropy.\nClick to register!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-feasibility-study-understanding-and-using-this-important-tool-for-your-nonprofit-organization/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes,Fundraising,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T120000
DTSTAMP:20151214T145237Z
CREATED:20151214T145237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151214T145237Z
UID:1654-1453885200-1453896000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Jump Start your 2016 Fundraising Year!
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nJump Start your 2016 Fundraising Year!\nGive 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 evidence-based fundraising strategies in each of the primary fundraising streams of revenue and identify which of those are most promising for your organization.\nAbout the Presenter: \nWendy Dyer\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last two decades\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.  She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing hope to thousands of people in need.\nA frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy pushes agencies to put a jolt of “sizzle” into their fundraising and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/jump-start-your-2016-fundraising-year/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T120000
DTSTAMP:20151124T195446Z
CREATED:20151124T195446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T195446Z
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SUMMARY:Big Gifts – Small Shops
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nBig Gifts – Small Shops\nThink 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\, and saying thanks well. We’ll also talk about the differences between starting and building a major gift program.  Best of all\, we’ll learn to engage your full team in the process and make the process work for them AND for you. Sometimes\, bigger is better!\nAbout the Presenter: \nLinda B. Haley\, CFRE\nPrincipal\, Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\nSince 1995\, Linda has successfully developed funds\, helping to raise more than $100 million for various non-profits\, including religious\, social services\, educational\, and healthcare organizations.  She coordinated the annual fund efforts of nine major ministries of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and then provided leadership on a $440 million campaign.  Linda led Advancement Services’ efforts for McKendree University before moving to Zielinski Companies to work as a fund development consultant.  There\, Linda directed a team of three senior consultants and created popular development products\, increasing sales revenue by 658% during her five-year tenure.\nLinda moved into the social services realm in 2006\, serving as Chief Development Officer for TouchPoint Autism Services and growing fund development revenue by 271% in five years.  Linda became CDO for Youth Learning Center\, where she led her own one-person shop and built the development program from the ground up!  Realizing a long-time dream\, Linda started Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\, in 2013.  She now works closely with various nonprofit agencies\, teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring development officers\, staff at all levels\, and volunteer leaders\, especially Board members.\nLinda obtained her CFRE credential in 2001\, maintaining it for 14 years and now facilitating the CFRE Review Course in St. Louis.  She serves in various volunteer capacities with non-profits in St. Louis\, including as a Marketing Committee member for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri and on the Conference and Sponsorship Committees of AFP St. Louis.  Linda writes and speaks regularly about fund development and has been published in The Major Gifts Report and Successful Fundraising.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/big-gifts-small-shops/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Fundraising,Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T130000
DTSTAMP:20151210T181818Z
CREATED:20151210T181818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151210T181818Z
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SUMMARY:Special Events Professionals and Volunteers Brown Bag Lunch
DESCRIPTION:About the Brown Bag:\nSpecial Event Professionals and Volunteers Brown Bag Lunch\nParticipants will:\n·         Grab a bite with others special event professionals!\n·         Problem Solve.\n·         Share your successes and challenges.\n·         Leave refreshed!\nAbout the Facilitator: \nAmanda Galloway\nProject Manager\, NSC\n\nAmanda Galloway is a freelance journalist\, author and PR professional who has spent her career working with some of St. Louis’ most renowned movers and shakers. She is the owner of Amanda Cook Public Relations and serves a list of clients that includes The World Chess Hall of Fame\, Arcturis\, Taubman Premium Outlets\, The Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival\, Nonprofit Services Center\, and 100 Percent Wines. Amanda has worked on many special events\, including the Queen Within Gala and the SLOCA Gala.\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By\n\n\n\nAmy Brooks
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/special-events-professionals-and-volunteers-brown-bag-lunch/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T173000
DTSTAMP:20151230T143255Z
CREATED:20151230T143255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T143255Z
UID:1677-1453392000-1453397400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Part 2: Nuts & Bolts for Success & Sustainability\nParticipants who have completed a mission statement and program plan for their organization are invited to bring them to this session to get help with important details before submitting their organization’s articles of incorporation\, bylaws\, and 501(C)3 application.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/part-2-nuts-bolts-for-success-sustainability/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Leadership,Legal,Other,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T160000
DTSTAMP:20151217T201705Z
CREATED:20151217T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T201705Z
UID:1663-1453381200-1453392000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Social Media 101
DESCRIPTION:Social media is now considered a basic necessity for effectively communicating an organization’s mission\, needs\, and efforts. Come to this class to get a basic landscape on today’s key social media tools and learn tips on how to leverage these tools to meet your organization’s goals. The class will cover pointers on how to get started or just review what you have to maximize your efforts. We’ll also cover how to maximize #GiveSTL Day coming up in May 2016. \nInstructor Allison Hawk Collinger is the Principal of AHC Consulting LLC. Collinger’s company provides “What if?” strategic communications\, collaboration and branding services to a range of clients as well as a popular Social Media workshop series\, geared to empowering attendees to learn\, freshen and incorporate social media tools to strengthen stakeholder engagement. Formerly vice president of Fleishman-Hilliard\, Inc. and executive at the St. Louis Rams\, she has received three Silver Anvils from the Public Relations Society of America. Collinger has been behind some of the regions’ key initiatives and celebrations including generating support for two professional sports venues in downtown St. Louis (Edward Jones Dome and Scottrade Center)\, returning professional football to St. Louis\, opening the region’s light rail system\, being responsible for two Super Bowl Post-Parties\, and rebranding the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon and Family Fitness Weekend into GO! St. Louis. You can find her on Twitter @ahawkcollinger. (And yes\, that is the Lombardi Trophy in the photo and Super Bowl XXXIV bling!). \nClick here to register for Social Media 101 \nThis class is sponsored by\, and offered in partnership with\, the St. Louis Community Foundation. The St. Louis Community Foundation is providing a $100 door prize to be awarded to an organization represented by one of the attendees.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/social-media-101/
LOCATION:# 92 JC Penney Conference Center (UM-St. Louis North Campus)\, One University Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T110000
DTSTAMP:20151215T184718Z
CREATED:20151215T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T184718Z
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SUMMARY:Steps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nSteps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal\nHaving a clear and realistic budget is essential to any grant application.  Funders scrutinize budgets if they are interested in funding your proposal\, so having a specific\, realistic\, and strong submission which can withstand a critical eye is important.  In this workshop\, you will learn how to use a checklist to ensure you are building a realistic budget which allows your organization to do an effective job.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit 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
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/steps-to-formulate-a-realistic-budget-for-a-grant-proposal/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T100000
DTSTAMP:20151117T162405Z
CREATED:20151117T162405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T162405Z
UID:1610-1452673800-1452679200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Common Grant Application:  Free Orientation for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\n      \nNonprofit Services Center and the Gateway Center for Giving Present: \nMissouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation for Nonprofits\nJoin us for a free orientation to the Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA)\, and information about how to use it effectively. The  CGA allows grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions and definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit and philanthropic practices.\nNonprofits that are considering submitting grant applications to foundations that accept the CGA are encouraged to join us for this session.\nAt this session\, attendees will:\n●    Become acquainted with the structure of the CGA\,\n●    Have an opportunity to ask questions about its format and execution\, and\n●    Learn about how the CGA can and should be used.\nWHEN:    Wednesday\, January 13\, 2016\n  8:30 am – 9:00 am – Networking and Light Breakfast\n                    9:00 am – 10:00 am –  Missouri Common Grant Application Orientation\nWHERE:   Nonprofit Services Center\, 8764 Manchester Road\nOPEN TO: All nonprofit grantseekers\, particularly those planning to submit grant applications to foundations that accept the CGA.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-common-grant-application-free-orientation-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T173000
DTSTAMP:20151230T142915Z
CREATED:20151230T142915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T142915Z
UID:1675-1452182400-1452187800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Part 1: Best Choices & Basic Steps
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Best Choices & Basic Steps \nIf you are thinking about helping your community by founding a nonprofit corporation\, experts Sue Greenberg and Laurie Hauber will explain the various legal and financial options to consider\, and outline the essential steps in the nonprofit process. Potential sources of revenue\, how to build a good governing board and developing a realistic budget will be discussed.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/part-1-best-choices-basic-steps/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Fundraising,Human Resources,Other,Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T170000
DTSTAMP:20160105T153224Z
CREATED:20160105T153224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T153224Z
UID:1707-1451980800-1452013200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The ABCs of MOUs
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nThe ABCs of MOUs\nWhat is a memorandum of understanding and how do you formulate it?   This mini-workshop explains the rationale and the elements of an adequate memorandum of understanding.  It is an essential document to establish and define partnerships.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising.\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/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T163000
DTSTAMP:20151105T204614Z
CREATED:20151105T204614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T204614Z
UID:1584-1450182600-1450197000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Are You Ready for Federal Grants?
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nAre You Ready for Federal Grants?\nIn this interactive workshop\, participants will learn the ins and outs of writing and preparing federal grants.  Topics to be discussed include how to find opportunities\, deciding when to go for it and assessing a request for proposal.  This workshop will also cover in-depth all the required sections of a federal grant proposal—need\, project description\, goals and objectives\, organization capacity\, evaluation plans\, and sustainability.  Finally\, it will cover what to do before you finally “push the button”!\nParticipants in this workshop will receive extensive notes\, examples\, and other handouts for your own grantwriting toolbox.\nAbout the Presenter:\nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit 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/are-you-ready-for-federal-grants-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151211T100000
DTSTAMP:20151123T223124Z
CREATED:20151123T223124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T223124Z
UID:1629-1449822600-1449828000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Presidents' Council:  December Session - The Relationship Between the Board and the ED
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nNonprofit Presidents’ Council:  The Relationship Between the ED and the Board\nThe quality of the relationship between an organization’s board and its executive director sets not only the agenda\, but the tone for an organization.  Establishing clear lines of communication\, adeptly navigating relationships\, and setting standards for leadership between board members and the executive director is integral for the long-term success of an organization.  Whether you’re a board member or executive director\, join us for a FREE panel discussion hosted by regional nonprofit board chairs and executive directors exploring this relationship and critical questions\, such as:\n·        How do you lead as a board member when the ED is in charge of day-to-day operations?\n·        How do you most effectively communicate with your ED?\n·        What are the best ways to clarify expectations of the board to the ED?\n·        How do you manage the possible dynamics around board members who have a friendship with the ED prior to onboarding?\n·        How does the board manage requests from individual board members for the ED?\n·        What is a healthy way for the board to interact with the staff?\n·        What is the best board accountability model? How does this impact the ED?\n·        When a crisis occurs\, who leads? The board chair or the ED?\n·        What is the best model for strategy development between board and staff?\n·        How do you coordinate community networking amongst board members and the ED?\n·        How do you plan for succession?\nPanelists:   \n\nDiane Drollinger\, President/CEO\, NSC (Session Moderator)\nAnn Plunkett\, Board President\, NSC\nKathy Doellefeld-Clancy\, Executive Director\, The Joseph H. & Florence A. Roblee Foundation\nBill Newbold\, Board of Trustees Chairman\, Our Little Haven\n\nAbout the Nonprofit Presidents’ Council:\nThe Nonprofit Presidents’ Council is a quarterly program series designed for nonprofit board presidents\, board members\, and executive directors.  These hour-and-a-half morning presentations create a common spacec where nonprofit leaders can meet peers\, discuss best practices\, and share challenges.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/nonprofit-presidents-council-december-session-the-relationship-between-the-board-and-the-ed/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151209T163000
DTSTAMP:20151119T182730Z
CREATED:20151119T182730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T182730Z
UID:1627-1449669600-1449678600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Tools for Data Collection
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\nAbout the Workshop:\nTools for Data Collection\nThis workshop continues our series of “how-to” evaluation sessions that focus on developing impact measurement strategies that make the most sense for your program\, for those you serve\, and for the level of resources you have to work with. This workshop focuses on developing realistic and effective data collection tools for evaluating your shorter and longer term objectives. Participants are asked to bring a list of program outcomes for developing at least one new approach to measurement during the workshop utilizing templates provided by the presenter.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/tools-for-data-collection/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151209T230000
DTSTAMP:20151106T180936Z
CREATED:20151106T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T180936Z
UID:1589-1449651600-1449702000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Five Fears of Branding and How to Overcome Them
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nFive Fears of Branding and How to Overcome Them\nWhy does branding leave some nonprofit leaders quaking in their all too sensible shoes?  Learn the five main fears around branding and how to break through them.  See examples of other nonprofits that worked through their fears to build stronger\, more engaging brands.\nAbout the Presenter:\nMaryanne Dersch\nStrategist\, 501creative\nMaryanne Dersch has spent more than 20 years working in the nonprofit community relations biz\, the last 10 at 501creative\, where she helps clients reach their communication and branding goals. Previous to 501creative\, Maryanne was a consultant at Vector Communications and the public relations officer for the City of University City.\nMaryanne and her husband of 23 years\, Jon Schmuke\, adopted their three children\, Patrick\, AJ and Taylor\, out of foster care. She currently serves on the board of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and is a foster parent and volunteer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/five-fears-of-branding-and-how-to-overcome-them/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T120000
DTSTAMP:20151103T145517Z
CREATED:20151103T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T145517Z
UID:1580-1449565200-1449576000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Donor Retention:  Inspiring Loyalty in your Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nDonor Retention:  Inspiring Loyalty in your Fundraising \nAs recently reported in the latest issue of Advancing Philanthropy “Competition is fierce…Just as in every other industry\, loyalty is\, if not dead\, then on life support.”  What is your organization doing about retaining donors?  Everyone knows it’s easier and far less expensive to keep donors than find new ones every year\, yet many of us are caught in a vicious cycle.  Donors are yours to lose or keep!  The question is:  What are you going to do about it?\nIn this session participants will learn:\n-Why donors leave you and how we miss the obvious\n-How to use social information to keep donors\n-A secret 1.2.3. process to better stewardship\n-Much more in this hands-on session\nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\n\nWendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits over the last two decades\, from north to south and throughout the Midwest.   She has helped pump millions of dollars into the economy – building schools\, health centers and cultural places – bringing hope to thousands of people in need.\nA frequent presenter and trainer\, Wendy pushes agencies to put a jolt of “sizzle” into their fundraising and embrace her mantra that “People are giving money away\, anyway\, might as well be to you.”
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/donor-retention-inspiring-loyalty-in-your-fundraising/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151119T160000
DTSTAMP:20150814T144446Z
CREATED:20150814T144446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144446Z
UID:1470-1447938000-1447948800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Creating Successful Group Dynamics: How to Build Better Teams\, Committees\, and Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Creating Successful Group Dynamics: How to Build Better Teams\, Committees\, and Collaborations\n \nThursday\, Nov. 19\, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Social Sciences and Business building\, Room SSB 411 (on the UMSL north campus). \n“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful\, committed\, citizens can change the world. Indeed\, it is the only thing that ever has.”   Margaret Mead \nGroups\, committees and collaborative efforts are essential parts of the work in a nonprofit organization.  What is the essence of “group process” and what is the role of the professional in creating successful group dynamics?  How does a staff person know when to lead and when to step back to ensure others feel empowered? This class highlights the stages and elements of  collective impact\, including the professional skills required to simultaneously meet the needs and expectations of participants\, while staying focused on the organization’s mission.  Come to this class to learn how to create and foster successful group dynamics within your nonprofit organization. \nInstructor Marci Mayer Eisen has worked in the St. Louis nonprofit community for 30+ years with an emphasis on community building.  She is the Director of the Millstone Institute\, a leadership development initiative of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. She previously coordinated interfaith social justice programs at the Jewish Community Relations Council and ran parenting programs and family events at the Jewish Community Center. Marci has a BS in Health & Human Development from Penn State\, a MSW in Group Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work and received a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from University of Missouri\, St. Louis in 2009.  She is a graduate of both CORO Women in Leadership and Leadership St. Louis.  Marci has received recognition for her work both locally and nationally. \nTuition: $25 \nTo register for Creating Successful Group Dynamics: How to Build Better Teams\, Committees\, and Collaborations\, please click here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/creating-successful-group-dynamics-how-to-build-better-teams-committees-and-collaborations/
LOCATION:Social Science and Business building SSB 411\, on the north campus of UM-St. Louis\, One University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151119T120000
DTSTAMP:20151103T175502Z
CREATED:20151103T175502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T175502Z
UID:1582-1447923600-1447934400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Board Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nBoard Engagement\n\n\n\nThe Board of Directors can be one of the greatest assets of a nonprofit organization but for this to be true\, board members must be fully engaged in their role. This seminar will share best practices in building and maintaining that kind of energy and engagement and will offer ways to address existing challenges in this area.\nAbout the Presenter:\nJane Klieve\nPresident\, Klieve Group\,LLC\nJane has more than 25 years of leadership development and human resource management experience. Her company\, Klieve Group\, LLC\, specializes in leadership development\, group facilitation\, Board governance\, and transition management.  Clients include nonprofit\, corporate and religious organizations in the bi-state region and beyond.  She has served as a key consultant with Nonprofit Services Center for the last ten years.\nJane brings a 360◦ perspective to her work as a nonprofit governance consultant.  She has served on the boards of many organizations and state commissions and has served as president or an officer many times.  In addition\, she has served as the executive director of a nonprofit.  This first person experience is complimented by professional training.  Jane has completed programs in Advanced Board Consulting\, Assessment of Governing Boards and in the Governance as Leadership model through BoardSource.\nIn addition to her consulting practice\, Jane is an Adjunct Professor in the Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program at University of Missouri St. Louis.  She teaches one of the core courses in the program:  Staff Management Issues in Nonprofits.\nJane has a B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Human Resource Management/Business Administration from the University of Iowa.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/board-engagement/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151117T110000
DTSTAMP:20151022T162253Z
CREATED:20151022T162253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151022T162253Z
UID:1565-1447750800-1447758000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Optimizing your Event for Fundraising Success
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nOptimizing your Event for Fundraising Success\nEvents are the most costly fundraising initiative for organizations\, so having an intentional and strategic focus is imperative for success. How can your event be a driving force for new potential donors to engage with your organization? How can it be a part of your Individual Giving Program and be a platform for communicating mission and community impact?  This two hour interactive workshop will not only touch on these topics\, but will also be tailored based on your organization’s needs. In order to maximize your experience\, we need your input to customize this workshop.\nAfter you register\, you will be directed to a brief survey that will help in the design of the workshop.\nAbout the Presenter:\nJackie Smith\, Director of Community Partnerships\nNonprofit Services Center\nJackie has been in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years and has a deep understanding of nonprofit management\, resource development\, marketing and communications. She is passionate about facilitating conversation and collaboration that sparks community change. Jackie graduated from Auburn University and has a masters in management and leadership from Webster University.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/optimizing-your-event-for-fundraising-success/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T120000
DTSTAMP:20150928T165127Z
CREATED:20150928T165127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150928T165127Z
UID:1543-1447318800-1447329600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Volunteer Behaviors and Situations
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\nManaging Difficult Volunteer Behaviors and Situations\nDiscipline and volunteering do not sit well together; they feel uncomfortable in the same sentence .From time to time\, even the best volunteers can be difficult or a situation involving them becomes awkward.  Left unresolved\, the behavior and or the situation will lead to disruption throughout the volunteer ranks. Should the relationship with the volunteer be repaired? Can we FIRE the volunteer? Should we?\nThis workshop provides insights into how to identify the underlying issues and address them in a manner that protects the dignity of the volunteer and all parties concerned.  Step-by-step\, participants will explore opportunities to once again find a workable balance within their volunteer programs.\nAt the conclusion of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n·         Identify underlying reasons for poor volunteer performance;\n·         Implement a progressive discipline system;\n·         Understand when and how to remove a volunteer.\nAbout the Presenter:\n\nReneé Johnson\nNonprofit Generalist\nReneé Johnson is a nonprofit generalist with particular expertise and professional experience in volunteer and arts management\, grants management and training. She consults with nonprofit organizations on a myriad of issues and teaches a course on basic volunteer management in the Nonprofit Management Program at Washington University.\nReneé served as the initial Executive Director of the Edwardsville Arts Center\, helping the organization establish its first facility. Previously\, she co-managed the Minority Arts Program (MAP) of the Missouri Arts Council (MAC).  With her counterpart in Kansas City\, Reneé helped minority developed arts programs throughout the state access the financial and technical assistance resources of the Council while providing guidance and coaching in the general growth and development of the nonprofit organizations. Prior to her work with MAC/MAP\, Reneé redeveloped and managed the volunteer and intern programs of the Missouri Historical Society; and\, served as the Director of External Communications for the Greater Minneapolis (MN) Girl Scout Council. Throughout her career\, Reneé has fed her passion for exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge as a local\, regional and national trainer. While completing her graduate work in Arts Management at American University\, Reneé worked with both local and national arts service organizations based in Washington\, D.C.  She also holds a BA in Russian and Chinese Comparative History from Oberlin College.\nAs a volunteer\, Reneé serves the volunteer management field as a member of the Editorial Review Board of the International Journal of Volunteer Management (IJOVA) and as a member and past president of the St. Louis Council (CVD) – Directors of Volunteer Services\, now the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association.Her current community involvements include Oberlin College Alumni Recruiter and co-chair of the Child Welfare Allocations Panel of the Greater St. Louis United Way.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/managing-difficult-volunteer-behaviors-and-situations/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151111T120000
DTSTAMP:20151029T182625Z
CREATED:20151029T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151029T182625Z
UID:1576-1447232400-1447243200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Gifts:  Fundraising Strategies for Arts Organizations
DESCRIPTION:The Arts and Education Council and NSC Present:  ALMA Workshop: Maximizing Your Gifts: Funding for Arts Organizations\nJoin us as we dive into fundraising for arts organizations!\nThis workshop will focus on:\n· Making your arts project sizzle for Individuals\n· Promising realistic arts outcomes for Foundations\n· Finding your art’s project value for Corporations\nAbout the Presenter:\nWendy Dyer\nWendy has been a fundraiser and a fundraising consultant for more than 20 years. She does extensive training and coaching and strongly believes in skills-transfer to ensure that the next generation of fundraisers can enrich their organizations and the community for many years to come. Wendy is hands-on consultant and provides practical solutions for goals that are ‘doable with a stretch.’\nShe is a graduate of Saint Louis University\, where she started her fundraising career in donor research\, major gifts and corporate/foundation relations.\n \n\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/maximizing-your-gifts-fundraising-strategies-for-arts-organizations/
LOCATION:Centene Center for Arts and Education\, 3547 Olive Street\, St. Louis \, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Education,Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151110T110000
DTSTAMP:20151009T175025Z
CREATED:20151009T175025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T175025Z
UID:1550-1447146000-1447153200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Laser-Focused Development: Building Successful Development in Small Shops
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nLaser-Focused Development:  Building Successful Development in Small Shops\nRaising funds in a small shop with limited resources can be a challenge – but it CAN be done!  With a “laser focus” on using the best and most affordable techniques\, the one-person shop can set and reach development goals that will drive your agency toward success.  Learn to 1) choose the methods that are right for your agency\, 2) set quantifiable goals that stretch the agency AND produce much-needed funding\, 3) educate and engage leaders on the realities of the development process.  When you optimize your fund development resources\, both personal and financial\, and learn to prioritize the best fund development strategies\, your results will begin to match your effort!\nAbout the Presenter:\nLinda B. Haley\, CFRE\nPrincipal | Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\nSince 1995\, Linda has successfully developed funds\, helping to raise more than $100 million for various non-profits\, including religious\, social services\, educational\, and healthcare organizations.\nShe coordinated the annual fund efforts of nine major ministries of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and then provided leadership on a $440 million campaign.  Linda led Advancement Services’ efforts for McKendree University before moving to Zielinski Companies to work as a fund development consultant.  There\, Linda directed a team of three senior consultants and created popular development products\, increasing sales revenue by 658% during her five-year tenure.\nLinda moved into the social services realm in 2006\, serving as Chief Development Officer for TouchPoint Autism Services and growing fund development revenue by 271% in five years.  Linda became CDO for Youth Learning Center\, where she led her own one-person shop and built the development program from the ground up!  Realizing a long-time dream\, Linda started Let’s Build Hope\, LLC\, in 2013.  She now works closely with various nonprofit agencies\, teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring development officers\, staff at all levels\, and volunteer leaders\, especially Board members.\nLinda obtained her CFRE credential in 2001\, maintaining it for 14 years and now facilitating the CFRE Review Course in St. Louis.  She serves in various volunteer capacities with non-profits in St. Louis\, including as a Marketing Committee member for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri and on the Conference and Sponsorship Committees of AFP St. Louis.  Linda writes and speaks regularly about fund development and has been published in The Major Gifts Report and Successful Fundraising.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/laser-focused-development-building-successful-development-in-small-shops/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T103000
DTSTAMP:20151007T195404Z
CREATED:20151007T195404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T195404Z
UID:1532-1446109200-1446114600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Central 4 Fundraiser$: Fall 2015 Update
DESCRIPTION:Any nonprofit professionals and interested volunteers are invited to this overview of the latest free resources and services for fundraisers available at St. Louis Public’s Central Library including:\n1)    recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors\,\n2)    recommendations of  free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up with trending mission\, finance and/or leadership issues affecting your requests for funds\, And\n3)    meet contact links with local professional groups working to improve  the sector\, including the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation\, NSC\, AFP\, CSPRC\, GPA\, NPML & YNPN.\nCoffee\, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Because the program will begin before Central Library is officially open to the public\, PREREGISTRATION for this FREE Event is required.  Call 314-539-0357 or register online at slplgfcnews.blogspot.com\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/central-4-fundraiser-fall-2015-update/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Finance,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Human Resources,Leadership,Marketing,Strategy,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151028T113000
DTSTAMP:20151007T162209Z
CREATED:20151007T162209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T162209Z
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SUMMARY:Modeling Evaluation through Logic Models
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nModeling Evaluation through Logic Models\nLogic models can provide an excellent means to evaluate the effectiveness of your organization and programs.  But sometimes using a logic model or other evaluator measures can seem like a time-consuming task that provides little in the way of reward.  If you keep it simple and know how to use it though\, a logic model can save you lots of time and frustration in the long run. This interactive workshop guides participants through developing straightforward logic models that not only help organizations reach consensus about what they do and why they do it\, but also serve as the road map to a realistic and manageable evaluation and impact measurement system.\nAbout the Presenter:\nLeslie Scheuler\, PhD\,\nLeslie has more than 20 years’ experience in organizational consulting with specialties in assessment\, strategic planning\, program design\, data-based decision making\, and collective impact. She is a top-tier professional\, working with clients such as the US Department of State\, the Missouri Foundation for Health\, Monsanto\, and the Cardinals Care Foundation. She has a PhD in Social Science Research and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University and is the author of more than 120 published reports and articles.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/modeling-evaluation-through-logic-models/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evaluation and Outcomes
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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