Managing your Major Gift Process: Moves Management 101 What is moves management? It is a strategic and systematic process of managing donor relationships that help “move” donors to give larger and more impactful gifts and create new levels of sustainable support for your organization. This interactive workshop will define moves management systems and give you strategies on how to embed ...
Volunteering Across the Lifespan: Engaging Volunteers of All Ages Friday, June 26, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. How can you engage volunteers from pre-school to retirement? This workshop will present the unique challenges and best practices from volunteer managers working with volunteers of all ages. Topics will include best practices for the unique needs of each generation from ...
Find out how federal grants work.! Participants will learn: How do you find opportunities? Deciding when to go for it – how to assess a request for proposal. The required sections of a federal grant proposal – need, project description, goals and objectives, organization capacity, evaluation plans, and sustainability. What to do before you finally “push the button”! You will ...
Nonprofit staff or board members who want to better understand 1) how to read financial statements, 2) oversee best budgeting and cash management practices and 3) respond to current requirements for financial accountability are invited to this free session at Central Library led by Mary Kay Lofgren and Stacy Peter, CPA managers in the Nonprofit Division at RubinBrown LLP. Cosponsored ...
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 from 3-5 p.m. in the Social Sciences and Business Building SSB # 218, on the north campus of UM-St. Louis *Note different location than previous workshops* Given the vital role of volunteer nonprofit corporate board members in our region, and in the entire nonprofit sector, it is of utmost importance that more people fully understand the ...
Demystifying Planned Giving – Planned Giving BasicsWhat is Planned Giving?· Definition of a Planned Gift· Types of Planned GiftsWhy are the myths about Planned Giving?· Donor type· Staffing· DifficultyWhat are the truths about Planned Giving?· Donor type· Staffing· SimplicityWays donors can giveStats on giving· All donation types· Planned GiftsReview of Basic Terms Planned Giving Terms:· What they mean· How to make them relevant to donors· Which tools are best for your NPHow to ...
Present with Power, Poise and PunchDo you want to overcome nervousness and deliver your best presentation ever? Then this enrichment program is for you.This presentation skills workshop will assist you in gaining techniques to improve your ability to confidently communicate effectively, persuasively and with presence using your own style. You’ll learn how to use positive body language for impact and ...
Gaining Access to Capital Are you ready for a capital project? Topics will include: How to use debt Lease vs. buy Specific financing sources for nonprofits Case studies – using leverage to scale programs About the Presenters David Desai-Ramirez David Desai-Ramirez, IFF’s executive director for Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois, is responsible for leading and managing operations and lending activities ...
Founders and leaders of new or volunteer-staffed nonprofits are invited to this special session led by VLAA's Sue Greenberg about the practical side of managing your organization to achieve your mission. Get how-to tips from a pro on prioritizing time, building your board, essential record-keeping and internal controls, and developing a doable CEO job description. Bring questions. Cosponsored by Volunteer ...