Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis: How to Develop a Strong Logic Model & Evaluation Plan

Lutheran Hour Ministries 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, MO, United States

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 ...

Free

The Board Building Cycle

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

The Board Building Cycle: Success Strategies for Recruiting, Engaging and Transitioning Really Great Board Members Good 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 ...

$60

Volunteer Managers Brown Bag Lunch

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

If you are a Volunteer Manager, join us for lunch! Participants will: Grab a bite with other Volunteer Managers! Problem Solve. Share your successes and challenges. Leave refreshed!

$25

Grant Management Basics

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

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 ...

Free

Focus on Fraud: Prevention and Detection Measures for Nonprofit Organizations

402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis - North Campus) One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO, United States

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 2-5 p.m. in 402 J.C. Penney Conference Center on the UMSL campus News 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 ...

$25

Basics of Volunteer Management

Basics of Volunteer Management For 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. At the completion of this workshop, participants will ...

$90

Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management

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

Best Practices in Hiring and Performance Management Participants will learn: Best Practices in Hiring - · Finding and Recruiting Qualified Candidates · Interviewing Tips · Using Social Media in Hiring · Use of Assessments · Reference Checking · Criminal Background Checks · Preventing Discrimination Claims · Onboarding Best Practices in Performance Management - · Coaching and Counseling · Using Performance ...

$60

Social Service Outreach 101: Part 1

Lutheran Hour Ministries 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. louis, MO, United States

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, ...

$3 – $25

IRS Conference for Small and Medium-Sized 501 (c)(3) Organizations

402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis - North Campus) One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO, United States

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 As 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 ...

How to be a Facilitator

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

Participants in this workshop will learn: · What is facilitation? · Facilitator vs. Trainer · When to be a facilitator and when to be a trainer · Dealing with difficult personalities · Handling conflict · How to be a leader when you are not the facilitator

$60