Event Details: Modeling Evaluation through Logic Models Logic 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 ...
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: 1) recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors, 2) recommendations of free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up ...
Event Details: Laser-Focused Development: Building Successful Development in Small Shops Raising 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) ...
The Arts and Education Council and NSC Present: ALMA Workshop: Maximizing Your Gifts: Funding for Arts Organizations Join us as we dive into fundraising for arts organizations! This workshop will focus on: · Making your arts project sizzle for Individuals · Promising realistic arts outcomes for Foundations · Finding your art's project value for Corporations About the Presenter: Wendy Dyer ...
Event Details: Managing Difficult Volunteer Behaviors and Situations Discipline 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 ...
Event Details: Optimizing your Event for Fundraising Success Events 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 ...
Event Details: Board Engagement The 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 ...
Creating Successful Group Dynamics: How to Build Better Teams, Committees, and Collaborations Thursday, 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). “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever ...
About the Event: Donor Retention: Inspiring Loyalty in your Fundraising As 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 ...
About the Workshop: Five Fears of Branding and How to Overcome Them Why 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. About the Presenter: Maryanne Dersch ...