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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T113000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T173000
DTSTAMP:20151230T142915Z
CREATED:20151230T142915Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160105T170000
DTSTAMP:20160105T153224Z
CREATED:20160105T153224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T153224Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151215T163000
DTSTAMP:20151105T204614Z
CREATED:20151105T204614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T204614Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151211T100000
DTSTAMP:20151123T223124Z
CREATED:20151123T223124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T223124Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151209T163000
DTSTAMP:20151119T182730Z
CREATED:20151119T182730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T182730Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151208T120000
DTSTAMP:20151103T145517Z
CREATED:20151103T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T145517Z
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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
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151028T113000
DTSTAMP:20151007T162209Z
CREATED:20151007T162209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T162209Z
UID:1548-1446022800-1446031800@nscnow.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151022T170000
DTSTAMP:20150814T144342Z
CREATED:20150814T144342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144342Z
UID:1468-1445504400-1445533200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Starting and Governing a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization in Missouri
DESCRIPTION:Starting and Governing a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization in Missouri\n\nThursday\, Oct. 22\, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Social Sciences and Business building\, Room # SSB 411 (on the UMSL north campus).\n\nStarting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and governing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization are flip sides of the same coin.  Steps you take in forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation affect how your organization must operate in the future.  Steps you take in the governance and operation of your 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation affect your ability to maintain your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS on an ongoing basis.\nCome to this class to learn how to start a Missouri nonprofit corporation that will seek to obtain 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS. In addition\, this class will also cover good governance policies\, strategies\, and requirements that will allow your organization to maintain its 501(c)(3) tax exempt status on an ongoing basis once you are up and running.\nThis is an intensive 8 hour class that will focus on practical information and resources like forms to use\, web sites to access\, governmental offices to contact or be aware of\, and a checklist of steps to take.\nInstructor Dan Sise\, JD\, joined the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program (NPML Program) at U.M. – St. Louis in October\, 2008\, and serves as the NPML Program’s Academic Coordinator and Community Engagement Manager. A 1997 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law\, Dan is currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois.  In the course of his legal career\, Dan has dealt with a wide range of issues\, including regulatory compliance\, insurance coverage and defense\, community redevelopment\, and nonprofit governance and oversight. He serves on the board of directors of a number of nonprofit organizations\, including the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and Mission: St. Louis. Prior to joining the faculty of the NPML program\, Dan worked at Habitat for Humanity St. Louis where he was director of operations.\nTuition: $89 (includes lunch)\nTo register for Starting and Governing a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization in Missouri\, please click here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/starting-and-governing-a-nonprofit-501c3-organization-in-missouri/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T160000
DTSTAMP:20150928T162338Z
CREATED:20150928T162338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150928T162338Z
UID:1538-1445346000-1445356800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nPreparing 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.   You’ll  review each essential element of a successful grant proposal and review with Kent some excellent examples of funded proposals that illustrates putting these principles into practice.\nYou will also take away examples of these successful grants and proven techniques – that  you can use as models for you to develop/write your own proposals that are competitive and have an excellent chance of being funded.\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/advanced-grant-writing/
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:20151020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151020T120000
DTSTAMP:20150831T183443Z
CREATED:20150831T183443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T183443Z
UID:1504-1445331600-1445342400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to Apply for a Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Grant
DESCRIPTION:For those who plan to apply to Lutheran Foundation for funding\, this in-depth three hour workshop is a helpful overview of what we consider to constitute a strong grant request and what information we look for in applications. Lutheran Foundation staff will review each section of the application and describe the rationale for the questions\, how to answer the questions for various types of projects\, and give examples of what to include in your application. Key to a strong application is the quality of the project’s Logic Model and Evaluation Plan. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to learn more about Logic Models\, outcomes\, and evaluation\, and the role they play in developing strong programs and cohesive grant applications. This workshop is perfect for organizations seeking Lutheran Foundation funding for the first time\, and for new staff of current and past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required; visit www.LutheranFoundation.org/events. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-apply-for-a-lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-grant-2/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151015T120000
DTSTAMP:20150922T154039Z
CREATED:20150922T154039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T154039Z
UID:1530-1444899600-1444910400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:How to be a Facilitator
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nParticipants in this workshop will learn:\n·         What is facilitation?\n·         Facilitator vs. Trainer\n·         When to be a facilitator and when to be a trainer\n·         Dealing with difficult personalities\n·         Handling conflict\n·         How to be a leader when you are not the facilitator\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/how-to-be-a-facilitator-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151009T103000
DTSTAMP:20150827T151139Z
CREATED:20150827T151139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T151139Z
UID:1503-1444381200-1444386600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Overview
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Lutheran Foundation in this 90 minute informative workshop. We will cover the Foundation’s history\, vision\, mission\, and core values. We will also review the Foundation’s six Funding Focus Areas and opportunities for funding. This workshop is perfect for organizations seeking Lutheran Foundation funding for the first time\, and for new staff of current and past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required; visit www.LutheranFoundation.org/events. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-overview/
LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151007T113000
DTSTAMP:20150922T153621Z
CREATED:20150922T153621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T153621Z
UID:1528-1444208400-1444217400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Taglines and Messaging
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nYour brand is your organization’s calling card\, and after the name\, your organization’s tagline is the most effective way to communicate your brand.\nSo\, is your tagline a good one?\nDuring this learning opportunity:\n– We will look at names\, taglines and organization descriptions and how to make them work together.\n– We will explore when to change a name\, how to tell if a tagline is working\, and how to make your name and tagline work to help people understand your organization quickly and easily.\n– We will look at lots of examples from other nonprofits plus some exploration into participant organization’s taglines.\nAbout the Presenter:\nMaryanne Dersch\nStrategist\, 501 Creative\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/taglines-and-messaging/
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:20151006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151006T120000
DTSTAMP:20150922T152457Z
CREATED:20150922T152457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T152457Z
UID:1527-1444122000-1444132800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nHow to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal\nYou will learn the fundamentals of how to develop and write the various components of a good grant proposal worthy of funding.\nDuring the session you will learn:\nHow to prepare for writing a proposal\nHow to gather and prepare preliminary information\nHow to develop ideas for the proposal\nHow to outline project goals\nHow to state the purpose and objectives of the proposal\nHow to explain the program methods to solve a stated problem\nHow you will evaluate the results of the project\nHow to develop a proposal budget.\nYou will receive valuable templates\, charts and checklists to help you put into practice what you have learned.\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/introduction-to-grant-writing/
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:20151001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151001T120000
DTSTAMP:20150922T152124Z
CREATED:20150922T152124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T152124Z
UID:1526-1443690000-1443700800@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Organizational Systems:  Leading from the Middle
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nOrganizational Systems: Leading from the Middle\nIn order to survive in these turbulent times\, organizations need competent\, effective\, and empowered middle management. Yet those in middle positions commonly report that their jobs are demanding and stressful. Leading from the Middle aims at transforming middle positions into the drivers of integrated and effective change in their organization.\nAn interactive workshop which focuses on the dilemmas\, challenges\, system power possibilities and contributions of middle positions. Participants will engage in two simulations that enable them to identify specific actions that enhance their leadership at whatever level they are in their organizations.\nParticipants will learn about the 4 spaces of Organization life (Top\, Middle\, Bottom and Customer) and learn the predictable conditions in each space\, developed by Barry Oshry\, global social scientist and founder of Power + Systems. Participants will also identify specific actions they can take to increase their human system power in each of these spaces.\nAbout the Facilitator:\nKevin Purcell\nOrganization Development Consultant\nPower + Systems\nKevin is a consultant for Power + Systems. He has worked internally for both Microsoft (Seattle) and Memorial Health Systems (Springfield\, Ill) as Director of Organization Development.\nHe has conducted this workshop for the past 25 years around the world. Kevin’s non-profit experience includes working with Planned Parenthood\, Illinois Arts Council\, and founding two theater companies that are thriving today. He is currently Senior Consultant for Power + Systems and also Adjunct Faculty in the MBA program at University of Illinois-Springfield.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/organizational-systems-leading-from-the-middle/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150925T130000
DTSTAMP:20150714T190037Z
CREATED:20150714T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150714T190037Z
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SUMMARY:Techniques for Designing and Leading Better Meetings for Volunteer Managers
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Sept. 25\, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Social Sciences and Business Building SSB # 410 (please note different location than previous workshops)\n\nWorking with volunteers means planning and attending a lot of meetings\, so why not become a pro at designing and leading them? In this half-day workshop\, we’ll get hands-on with techniques to learn ways to:\n• Plan and prep agendas for fewer\, better meetings\n• Overcome common challenges of different personalities and meeting pitfalls\n• Get every participant involved in idea creation and exploration\n• Make action plans and decisions as a group\nInstructor James Macanufo is the co-author of “Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators\, Rule-Breakers and Changemakers.” Over the past 10 years he has helped a diverse group of clients such as the US Marine Corps\, UPS\, HP and Lowe’s to develop and run large transformation programs\, which means he has facilitated a lot of meetings!\nTuition: $65 ($50 for MVMA members. MVMA members may email Dan Sise at sised@umsl.edu if they need the promo code).\nThis course qualifies for credit toward the Chancellor’s Certificate in Volunteer Management. In order to obtain this noncredit chancellor’s certificate\, individuals enroll in\, and complete\, 16 or more hours of training in classes and/or events that are produced as part of the collaboration between Nonprofit Management & Leadership (NPML) program\, and the Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association (MVMA).
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/techniques-for-designing-and-leading-better-meetings-for-volunteer-managers/
LOCATION:Social Sciences and Business building\, SSB # 410 (UM-St. Louis north campus)\, One University Dr.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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SUMMARY:Getting Started in Evaluation and Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nGetting Started in Evaluation and Outcomes\nOutcome evaluation is an important process for nonprofits in making programs as effective while reporting to funders and board members on the success of your organization.\nThis interactive workshop is for those who are new to outcome-based evaluation and addresses the following topics:\n1) assessing organizational readiness\n2) determining targeted outcomes that are consistent with your mission\, vision and values\n3) using logic models to outline your evaluation needs\n4) aligning evaluation activities to your target population and your audiences for evaluation results.\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/getting-started-in-evaluation-and-outcomes/
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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