BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSC Now - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nscnow.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NSC Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150617T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150617T100000 DTSTAMP:20150601T194042Z CREATED:20150601T194042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T194042Z UID:1438-1434529800-1434535200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Missouri Common Grant Application: Free Orientation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-common-grant-application-free-orientation/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150611T120000 DTSTAMP:20150601T193756Z CREATED:20150601T193756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T193756Z UID:1437-1434013200-1434024000@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Strategy Basics: Moving your Mission Forward DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nscnow.org/event/strategy-basics-moving-your-mission-forward/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T153000 DTSTAMP:20150601T152639Z CREATED:20150601T152639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T152639Z UID:1428-1433944800-1433950200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Training DESCRIPTION:If your nonprofit serves children in Missouri\, come get a free overview of what national and local data is tracked and made accessible to you free via the KIDS COUNT® efforts of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Learn how to find and use the right data to effectively support your mission. Cosponsored by ARCHS\, the official Missouri KIDS COUNT® data partner for the St. Louis region\, Central Library\,  2nd fl training rm. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/missouri-kids-count-data-training/ LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Leadership,Technology ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150604T120000 DTSTAMP:20150601T153643Z CREATED:20150601T153643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150601T153643Z UID:1433-1433408400-1433419200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:How to be a Facilitator DESCRIPTION:Participants 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 URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-be-a-facilitator/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150512T160000 DTSTAMP:20150324T211115Z CREATED:20150324T211115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211115Z UID:1338-1431421200-1431446400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:IRS Conference for Small and Medium-Sized 501 (c)(3) Organizations DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Summit Lounge in the J.C. Penney Conference Center on the UMSL campus\n\nAs every 501(c)(3) organization knows\, IRS rules and regulations are stringent and require compliance on an ongoing basis if a nonprofit organization intends to maintain its 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status. Attend this special\, low-cost workshop to hear directly from the IRS about the benefits and responsibilities of tax exemption under 501 (c)(3)\, and actions that may jeopardize the exempt status of an organization.\nTopics will include: \n\nThe definition of unrelated business income\, including common examples and exceptions\, filing requirements and charitable gaming.\nClassification of workers and filing requirements for employees and independent contractors.\nAn overview of the Forms 990\, 990-EZ\, and 990-N (e-Postcard)\, including tips on recordkeeping and answers to frequently asked questions. Includes a presentation of resources and tools available to exempt organizations to help them file accurate\, error-free returns.\nAn overview of disclosures tax-exempt organizations are required to make.\n\nIn addition\, during the lunch hour\, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office will present an overview of state law regarding nonprofit\, tax-exempt organizations.\nThis class has been approved for 6.2 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit by The Missouri Bar. For more information\, visit The Missouri Bar website. \nTuition:\n$45 before May 1\, 2015\n$55 after May 1\, 2015\n$70 at the door – day of the event\nTo register\, click here. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/irs-conference-for-small-and-medium-sized-501-c3-organizations/ LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150507T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150507T150000 DTSTAMP:20150324T210901Z CREATED:20150324T210901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T210901Z UID:1350-1430987400-1431010800@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Social Service Outreach 101: Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Without a roadmap (or GPS)\, the best conceived road trip can become a disaster. The same can be said for an exciting social service outreach endeavor. Learn how to build your social service outreach by starting with defining your values\, mission\, and vision statements. You’ll also learn how to get to know your community\, where to look for community partnerships\, how to identify and match your congregation’s strengths to service opportunities\, and how to define the changes you want your outreach to make.  You will leave with an extensive collection of useful tools and resources that you can immediately start using in your congregation. Part 2 (offered in Fall 2015) will delve into the details of putting your outreach ministry together and how to evaluate outcomes.\nThis training is perfect for leaders and high-level staff of congregational outreach programs and faith-based social service agencies.\nSpace is limited–register today! URL:https://nscnow.org/event/social-service-outreach-101-part-1/ LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Norbi":MAILTO:mandy@sendmestlouis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T120000 DTSTAMP:20150324T215406Z CREATED:20150324T215406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T215406Z UID:1367-1430902800-1430913600@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management DESCRIPTION:Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management\nParticipants will learn:\n Best Practices in Hiring –\n· Finding and Recruiting Qualified Candidates\n· Interviewing Tips\n· Using Social Media in Hiring\n· Use of Assessments\n· Reference Checking\n· Criminal Background Checks\n· Preventing Discrimination Claims\n· Onboarding\nBest Practices in Performance Management –\n· Coaching and Counseling\n· Using Performance Reviews\n· Employee Disciplinary Process\n· Employee Misconduct\n· Managing Absenteeism\n· Responding to Employee Complaints\n· Investigation Process\n· Termination of Employment URL:https://nscnow.org/event/best-practices-in-hiring-and-performance-management/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Resources ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150430T150000 DTSTAMP:20150421T165646Z CREATED:20150421T165646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T165646Z UID:1415-1430384400-1430406000@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Basics of Volunteer Management DESCRIPTION:Basics of Volunteer Management\nFor many nonprofits\, volunteers play a major role in the success of the organization. With ever-increasing demands on services\, a well-managed volunteer program can help your organization meet the needs of your constituents while maximizing budget. Help your organization prepare for\, recruit\, utilize and retain the best volunteers.\nAt the completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n· Apply the Volunteer Personnel Pathway to volunteer opportunities and program plans\n· Understand the role of retention planning and its various facets;\n· Identify potential pools of volunteers to meet the needs of your organization;\n· Implement no less than three specific recruitment strategies for your organization’s volunteer needs; and\,\n· Generate training strategies appropriate to both volunteer and organization needs. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/basics-of-volunteer-management/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Other,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150429T170000 DTSTAMP:20150324T210913Z CREATED:20150324T210913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T210913Z UID:1332-1430316000-1430326800@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Focus on Fraud: Prevention and Detection Measures for Nonprofit Organizations DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 29\, 2015 2-5 p.m. in 402 J.C. Penney Conference Center on the UMSL campus\nNews stories about fraud and embezzlement at nonprofit organizations abound.  Too many organizations find themselves dealing with these kinds of problems when an understanding of common schemes\, and the implementation of relatively simple\, yet important processes\, procedures\, and policies could protect them from many of these issues.\nJoin us for a discussion on how nonprofits can prevent and detect fraud within their organizations. Topics to be covered include: \n\nPrevalence of Fraud and Recent Examples of Fraud\nCommon Types of Fraud Schemes\nRed Flags\nPreventive and Detective Internal Controls\nInvestigating Potential Frauds\n\nInstructors: CHRISTINA M. SOLOMON\, CPA\, CFE\, CFF is a Partner in RubinBrown’s Business Advisory Services Group. As a financial forensics expert\, she performs forensic accounting analysis and fraud investigations. She has provided financial consultation to businesses in a variety of industries\, including manufacturing and distribution\, professional service firms\, healthcare\, environmental\, and not-for-profit organizations. Christina’s consulting services include developing financial analyses\, quantifying damages\, writing reports and providing deposition and trial testimonies. In addition\, she has internal audit\, financial modeling and data analysis experience. \nAMY ALTHOLZ\, CPA is a Partner in RubinBrown’s Not-for-Profit and Assurance Services Groups. Amy also serves as the Vice Chair of the Not-For-Profit Services Group. Her experience with a variety of not-for-profit clients provides her valuable insight into the industry’s best practices.\nTo register\, please click here. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/focus-on-fraud-prevention-and-detection-measures-for-nonprofit-organizations-2/ LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T160000 DTSTAMP:20150415T151732Z CREATED:20150415T151732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150415T151732Z UID:1393-1430143200-1430150400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Grant Management Basics DESCRIPTION:Your npo has been awarded a grant\, now what? Attorney Dan Sise\, academic coordinator and community engagement manager at UMSL’s Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program will review basic leadership skills\, legal issues and internal processes you need to know to successfully fulfill the terms of the grant contract in this free 2 hr. session in the 2nd floor training rm of Central Library. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/grant-management-basics/ LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Grant Writing,Leadership ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150424T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150424T130000 DTSTAMP:20150421T165909Z CREATED:20150421T165909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T165909Z UID:1416-1429875000-1429880400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Managers Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:If you are a Volunteer Manager\, join us for lunch!\nParticipants will:\nGrab a bite with other Volunteer Managers!\nProblem Solve.\nShare your successes and challenges.\nLeave refreshed! URL:https://nscnow.org/event/volunteer-managers-brown-bag-lunch/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150423T120000 DTSTAMP:20150421T165528Z CREATED:20150421T165528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T165528Z UID:1414-1429779600-1429790400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:The Board Building Cycle DESCRIPTION:The Board Building Cycle: Success Strategies for Recruiting\, Engaging and Transitioning Really Great Board Members\nGood boards don’t just happen: like all good things\, building an effective board requires thought\, skill and attention. This interactive workshop for board members and nonprofit executives will take a practical look at the nine step board building cycle allowing participants to identify and build on their areas of strength while also providing practical strategies for improvements that can be applied right away.\nLearning objectives will include how to:\nidentify\, cultivate and recruit ideal board members\npromote active board involvement\nevaluate board effectiveness\nrotate board members\,\nand celebrate board successes URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-board-building-cycle/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T170000 DTSTAMP:20150324T210922Z CREATED:20150324T210922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T210922Z UID:1343-1429110000-1429117200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis: How to Develop a Strong Logic Model & Evaluation Plan DESCRIPTION:In October of 2014\, Lutheran Foundation made significant revisions to our Logic Model template and added an Evaluation Plan to our application. This two-hour workshop will not only provide recommendations for how to complete these two components of the application but will also provide an overview on the thought processes we recommend for identifying and articulating outcomes and evaluation methods that represent your current practices and capacity. We will also discuss the graduated reporting requirements for multi-year funding. This workshop is strongly recommended for all first-time applicants and is required for current grantees seeking renewed funding in the June 2015 funding cycle. This workshop will be offered prior to each grant cycle and returning organizations need only attend once. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.\nFor more information and to register\, visit http://lutheranfoundation.org/events/list-events. Unsure if you should attend? Contact Sarah at sarah@lutheranfoundation.org to discuss! URL:https://nscnow.org/event/lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-how-to-develop-a-strong-logic-model-evaluation-plan/ LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States CATEGORIES:Grant Writing ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T143000 DTSTAMP:20150324T210937Z CREATED:20150324T210937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T210937Z UID:1341-1429101000-1429108200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:How to Apply for a Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Grant DESCRIPTION:In this two hour workshop\, learn tips and best practices for submitting a strong grant request to Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis. Foundation staff will walk through the grant application and provide the rationale for each question and suggestions on what to include and what not to include in your request. \nAttendees are strongly encouraged to also attend the workshop that takes place immediately following to understand how to complete the required Logic Model and Evaluation Plan found in the Grant Application.  Separate registration is required for each workshop.This workshop is perfect for new grant applicants and staff or volunteers who are new to organizations which are current or past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.\nFor more information and to register\, visit http://lutheranfoundation.org/events/list-events. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-to-apply-for-a-lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis-grant/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Grant Writing ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T210000 DTSTAMP:20150324T211026Z CREATED:20150324T211026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211026Z UID:1348-1429038000-1429045200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Serve BOLDLY: An Evening of Possibilities DESCRIPTION:What is the role of the church in the community?  How does a church connect with\, and meet the needs of\, those in their neighborhood? Join us as we hear from five churches\, each with a unique perspective\, who are doing innovative work to be a life-giving presence in their community.  Presenters will have seven minutes to share their story and a time of Q and A will follow the final speaker. This program promises to be inspiring and thought provoking as we get a glimpse of the many ways God moves through His church to be His hands and feet in a broken and hurting world. The evening will conclude with a reception including drinks and light appetizers provided by CRAVE Coffee House!\nThis training is perfect for: lay leaders\, outreach directors/workers\, mission coordinators\, program directors\, new ministry exploration teams\, and anyone with a community ministry idea!\nHigh value\, no cost! Register today! URL:https://nscnow.org/event/serve-boldly-an-evening-of-possibilities/ LOCATION:CRAVE Coffeehouse\, 3500 Caroline Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63104\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Norbi":MAILTO:mandy@sendmestlouis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T110000 DTSTAMP:20150324T211035Z CREATED:20150324T211035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211035Z UID:1339-1429002000-1429009200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis DESCRIPTION:Come learn about Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis – our history\, vision\, mission\, and core values in this two hour informative workshop. We will also review the Foundation’s six Funding Focus Areas and opportunities for funding. This workshop is perfect for new grant applicants and staff or volunteers who are new to organizations which are current or past grantees. Free parking and light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person separately. Due to room size limitations\, we ask that no more than two people per organization attend the workshop.\nFor more information and to register\, visit http://lutheranfoundation.org/events/list-events. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-lutheran-foundation-of-st-louis/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Grant Writing ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda McAliney":MAILTO:melinda@lutheranfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T143000 DTSTAMP:20150310T213248Z CREATED:20150310T213248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150310T213248Z UID:1317-1428498000-1428503400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Fundraising Planning DESCRIPTION:A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar\, this free session is for you. Kief Schladweiler\, visiting Foundation Center  FIN specialist\, will provide an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan and the tools you’ll need to succeed. More details and registration at http://slplgfcnews.blogspot.com. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-fundraising-planning/ LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T120000 DTSTAMP:20150324T213302Z CREATED:20150324T213302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T213302Z UID:1364-1428483600-1428494400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:ALMA: Good Governance DESCRIPTION:The Arts and Education Council and NSC Present: \nALMA Workshop: Good Governance \nWhat it means and is your organization practicing it?  \nIt’s a practice that every ethical nonprofit aspires to have\, but what does “good governance” really look like? \nIn this practical workshop for organizations of every size\, nonprofit executive directors\, CEOs\, Officers and individual Board members will explore the key principles of good governance\, assess their organization’s strengths and opportunities for growth\, gain new strategies for employing good governance principles in your organization’s culture and ultimately create an action plan for immediate improvements.\nTopics:\n·         Good Governance Defined\n·         The three essential roles of the Board in employing good governance\n·         Good governance in everyday scenarios\n·         Delegating governance: whose job is it anyway\n·         Improvement strategies\nAbout the Presenter:\nMARISSA Q. PAINE\, MSW is Principal and CEO of The Painefree Coaching & Consulting Group\, a leadership and organizational effectiveness company providing coaching\, training and facilitation\, strategic planning and change management services that build better leaders\, stronger teams and healthier organizations.\nA public relations executive turned social worker\, Marissa brings nearly twenty years of diverse corporate\, nonprofit and faith-based experience to her work including serving as executive director of several health and human service organizations\, managing the PR account of a Fortune 250 company and developing a federally-funded demonstration program providing grants\, training and technical assistance to more than 70 youth-serving organizations in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan region. Under her leadership\, The Haven of Grace\, a residential facility for homeless\, pregnant women received the National Association of Social Workers Missouri Chapter’s Agency of the Year Award and the Focus St. Louis What’s Right with the Region Award.\nMarissa is a passionate leader with a tireless work ethic\, a relentless dedication to quality and a heart to serve.  Marissa currently maintains a coaching roster of emerging leaders\, middle managers and CEOs from diverse sectors.  Her consulting practice includes work with organizations ranging from childcare to healthcare with budgets from zero to $20+ million.\nMarissa is a Board Source®Certified Governance Trainer\, a Six Seconds®Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and a Certified True Colors® Facilitator. Marissa holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Webster University and a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her ICF certified coaching credential through the School of Leadership at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/alma-good-governance/ LOCATION:Centene Center for Arts and Education\, 3547 Olive Street\, St. Louis \, MO\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Education,Board Development ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150407T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150407T163000 DTSTAMP:20150324T212941Z CREATED:20150324T212941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T212941Z UID:1363-1428372000-1428424200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Just Say "YES" to Media Interviews DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description:This workshop promises to be both informative and entertaining! It will help you take the apprehension away to make every interview a success. This workshop will help you: \n\nGive effective interviews to TV\, radio and print reporters\nDevelop easy-to-communicate messages\nGet key messages into every interview\nHandle both tough interviews and sensitive issues\nDress\, sit\, stand and gesture for maximum effectiveness\nManage unsettling interview tactics\n\nPlus much more! \nAbout the Presenter \nKaren Kalish\nFounder and President\, Kalish Communications\nKalish Communications is where Karen does media and speaker training both nationally and internationally. She is President of the Estelle W. and Karen S. Kalish Foundation – a donor advised fund at the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. Kalish is passionate about art and animals – especially her dogs\, but another personally important side of her very busy life is her focus on literacy. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/just-say-yes-to-media-interviews/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150402T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150402T120000 DTSTAMP:20150324T212826Z CREATED:20150324T212826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T212826Z UID:1362-1427965200-1427976000@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Building Bench Strengths DESCRIPTION:Two Part Workshop \nApril 2nd\, 2015 – 9:00 am – Noon \nApril 16th\, 2015 – 9:00 am – Noon \n \nClass Description\nStrong succession strategies are based in effective leadership teams. At the core of this culture is the ability to synthesize diverse strengths into effective team action. This strength-based approach is critical to creating an environment that develops strong leaders who execute a shared\, perpetual vision. In this six hour interactive\, instructional and discussion based workshop participants will:\n \n\nBuild awareness about the stages of team development\nLearn to map a strategy to build an effective team\nBuild self-awareness about individual strengths\nLearn how personal and group processes benefit from differing individual talents\nLearn dynamics of different communication preferences\nBuild capacity to develop leadership skills in others and offer resources for additional leadership training\n\n\nPrior to the workshop\, each participant must complete the following assessments:\n \n\nOnline Strength Finder assessment (by Tom Rath)\nOnline Myers Briggs assessment\n\nAssessment links will be emailed after registration is completed. \n\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/building-bench-strengths/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150401T123000 DTSTAMP:20150324T212634Z CREATED:20150324T212634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T212634Z UID:1361-1427878800-1427891400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Leading from the Middle DESCRIPTION:Organizational Systems: Leading from the Middle       9:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\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: \n\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/leading-from-the-middle-2/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150327T160000 DTSTAMP:20150318T001353Z CREATED:20150318T001353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T001353Z UID:1314-1427446800-1427472000@nscnow.org SUMMARY:How Understanding Your Personality Style Makes You a Better Manager DESCRIPTION:The UM-St. Louis Nonprofit Management and Leadership program offers the noncredit course\, “How Understanding Your Personality Style Makes You a Better Manager.”\nManagers who understand their personality style fare far better than those who proceed as if all people are the same. In this interactive\, fun\, and educational training session with Erin Cox of EnterTRAINing\, you will learn your personality style\, how you fit into the “big picture\,” how to identify and work with people who are just like you (and totally opposite of you)\, and how to leverage each other’s strengths and weaknesses.\nOnce you know your personality style\, you will then learn how to motivate any group based on the 7 secrets of influencing people. We will discuss how to tailor these “secrets” to fit each personality style. We will end the session by learning about goal setting and how to set your goals based on who you are and how you work – making you much more likely to attain your goals.\n* Lunch provided\nInstructor ERIN COX\, EnterTRAINing is a graduate of Missouri State University. Erin is an award-winning public speaker with over eight years of training and development experience. She has facilitated hundreds of seminars in over 40 US states as well as the Bahamas and throughout Great Britain.\nHer vast and varied client list ranges from local\, not-for-profit organizations to international Fortune 500 companies. Erin’s unique presentation style and captivating storytelling ability make her a sought-after speaker and trainer both locally and internationally. An active member of the National Speakers Association\, ASTD and Toastmasters\, her engaging and motivating presentations will arm you with the skills and knowledge necessary to create a more efficient and team-oriented workplace.\n9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday\, March 27\, 2015\nTuition: $75\nTo register\, click here.\n\nParticipation in this class counts toward the Chancellor’s Certificate in Volunteer Management. For more information about this noncredit certificate\, click here. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/how-understanding-your-personality-style-makes-you-a-better-manager/ LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Resources END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150326T170000 DTSTAMP:20150318T001423Z CREATED:20150318T001423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T001423Z UID:1311-1427378400-1427389200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Accounting for Non-Accountants: Understanding Basic Financial Information in a Nonprofit Organization DESCRIPTION:Every organization has board or staff members that possess financial credentials and/or experience and are charged with the primary responsibility of reporting or managing the financial matters of the nonprofit. However\, board and staff members whose expertise is other than financial still need the ability to monitor the financial condition of the organization and be in a position to ask questions and determine if the organization has the resources to carry out its program goals and strategies. This is an introductory course in how to read Financial Statements for those who are not finance or accounting professionals.\nAttendees will learn:\n• What to look for when reading financial statements\n• Indicators of financial health as well as how to detect potential trouble spots\n• What is different about nonprofit financial statements\n• How to confidently ask questions of your accounting or finance professionals\nInstructor Kim Abel became Deputy Director of The Scholarship Foundation in February 2011 after joining the staff in 2001 as Associate Director. Prior to 13 years in nonprofit financial and business management\, Kim held a variety of management roles in small and large for-profit companies. She was Chief Financial Officer at Propper International and prior to that\, at Frank Spielberg Sales. She also worked for 18 years for Edison Brothers Stores\, rising to the position of Director of Accounting Information and Control/Manager of Internal Financial Reporting (Assistant Vice President). Kim’s bachelor’s degree is from William Woods University\, where she majored in accounting.\n2-5 p.m. Thursday\, March 26\, 2015\nCost: $ 25\nTo register\, click here. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/accounting-for-non-accountants-understanding-basic-financial-information-in-a-nonprofit-organization/ LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150326T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150326T110000 DTSTAMP:20150324T211055Z CREATED:20150324T211055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211055Z UID:1345-1427358600-1427367600@nscnow.org SUMMARY:From Service to Relationships DESCRIPTION:We serve a relational God and were created to be in relationship with others. Our social service outreach efforts to meet the physical and emotional needs of our neighbors is important\, but ultimately we want our activity in the community to lead to real relationships with those we serve.  Come learn how your church or organization can create space for relationships to develop and why engaging relationally will make your social service outreach sustainable and impactful.\nThis training is perfect for: volunteer coordinators\, DCEs\, social ministry/outreach teams\, activity directors\, missions team leaders\, office personnel\, congregation presidents\, Board of Education chairs\, youth directors\, a trustees\, VBS directors\, nursery care directors\, music directors\, senior ministry directors\, Sunday school superintendents\, and social ministry coordinators.  Or\, anyone in a church that comes in contact with volunteers. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/from-service-to-relationships/ LOCATION:Lutheran Hour Ministries\, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive\, St. louis\, MO\, 63141\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Norbi":MAILTO:mandy@sendmestlouis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150218T160000 DTSTAMP:20150207T033554Z CREATED:20150207T033554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150207T033554Z UID:1178-1424224800-1424275200@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Introduction to BBB Charity Accreditation DESCRIPTION:What is the BBB?\nWhy should your organization choose to become BBB accredited?\nHow does your organization get accredited?\nThis learning opportunity will answer all of your questions about becoming BBB accredited!\nLearn:\nOverview of the BBB\nThe impact BBB charity accreditation can have on your organization\nSteps to BBB charity accreditation\nJoin us for this free learning opportunity! URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-bbb-charity-accreditation/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150217T120000 DTSTAMP:20150207T033238Z CREATED:20150207T033238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150207T033238Z UID:1177-1424163600-1424174400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:The Art of the Ask DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this informative\, strategic and interactive workshop that will help you be successful in making the ask.\nUnderstanding the art of how to make the “right” ask is key to success in any Major Giving initiative.\nIn this workshop participants will learn:\n-What to ask for\n-How to make the ask\n-Timing of the ask\nUtilizing your experiences\, the workshop will also use real-life case examples for an interactive\, engaging (and fun) spin on donor solicitation. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-art-of-the-ask/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150212T120000 DTSTAMP:20150207T032556Z CREATED:20150207T032556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150207T032556Z UID:1175-1423731600-1423742400@nscnow.org SUMMARY:Developing and Maintaining an Employee Handbook DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 12\, 2015 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nCost: $60\nDeveloping an Employee Handbook\nNo matter the size of your nonprofit it’s important to make sure everyone is on the same page. An Employee Handbook allows you to set out the internal rules for your company and saves you training time when a new employee is hired.\nThis workshop is designed to provide general guidelines and summarize basic personnel policies\, employee benefits\, employee responsibility and general personnel practices. It is intended to aid nonprofit organizations with comprehensive information. Learn about the many components of an employee handbook.\nSee samples of employee handbook policies (the good and the bad such as):\nEmployee conduct policies\nDress code\nCell phone use\nSocial media\nComputer use\nEmployment at will\nHarassment prevention\nAttendance\nOvertime pay\, etc.\nThe workshop is for intended to guide nonprofits in creating a new employee handbook or in evaluating a current one. As with any document distributed to employees\, it will need to be reviewed by an employment law attorney. URL:https://nscnow.org/event/developing-and-maintaining-an-employee-handbook/ LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Resources END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR