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Are You Ready For Federal Grants?

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

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 ...

$70

Nonprofit Financial Basics

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

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 ...

Free

Legal Issues for Nonprofit Board Members

Social Sciences and Business building, SSB # 218 (UM-St. Louis north campus) One University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

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 ...

$20

Demystifying Planned Giving – Planned Giving Basics

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

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 ...

$60

Present with Poise, Power, and Punch

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

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 ...

$50

Gaining Access to Capital

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

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 ...

$25

When It’s *All Up to You! (*Running a Small Nonprofit)

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

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 ...

NPML Fundraising Institute

At the NPML Fundraising Institute 2015, learn the most up-to-date information on current fundraising practices and ideas. To register for all five sessions at a cost of $350, click here.   If you'd like to register for individual sessions, at the per session cost, click on the individual session links. This year's sessions are: Session 1: Successful Grant Writing -- ...

$350

Getting Started in Evaluation and Outcomes

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

Event Details: Getting Started in Evaluation and Outcomes Outcome 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. This interactive workshop is for those who are new to outcome-based evaluation and addresses the following topics: 1) assessing organizational readiness 2) determining targeted outcomes that ...

$50

Techniques for Designing and Leading Better Meetings for Volunteer Managers

Social Sciences and Business building, SSB # 410 (UM-St. Louis north campus) One University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

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) Working 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 ...

$65