Advanced Grant Writing

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

Event Details: Preparing 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 ...

$60

Starting and Governing a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization in Missouri

Social Science and Business building SSB 411, on the north campus of UM-St. Louis One University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

Starting and Governing a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization in Missouri Thursday, 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). Starting 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) ...

$89

Modeling Evaluation through Logic Models

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

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 ...

$50

Central 4 Fundraiser$: Fall 2015 Update

Central Library SLPL 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO, United States

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 ...

Free

Laser-Focused Development: Building Successful Development in Small Shops

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

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) ...

$50

Maximizing Your Gifts: Fundraising Strategies for Arts Organizations

Centene Center for Arts and Education 3547 Olive Street, St. Louis , MO, United States

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 ...

$30

Managing Difficult Volunteer Behaviors and Situations

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

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 ...

$60

Optimizing your Event for Fundraising Success

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

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 ...

$50

Board Engagement

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

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 ...

$60

Creating Successful Group Dynamics: How to Build Better Teams, Committees, and Collaborations

Social Science and Business building SSB 411, on the north campus of UM-St. Louis One University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

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 ...

$25