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

Donor Retention: Inspiring Loyalty in your Fundraising

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

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 ...

$60

Five Fears of Branding and How to Overcome Them

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

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 ...

$50

Tools for Data Collection

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

Event Details: About the Workshop: Tools for Data Collection This 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 ...

$50

Nonprofit Presidents’ Council: December Session – The Relationship Between the Board and the ED

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

About the Workshop: Nonprofit Presidents' Council:  The Relationship Between the ED and the Board The 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 ...