Volunteer Recruitment

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

Volunteers can support your organization in a myriad of ways:  time, resources, connections, and more.  But how do you effectively recruit volunteers which meet the needs of your programs?  In this interactive workshop, we'll explore best practices for volunteer recruitment, such as: Designing your recruitment strategy Creating targeted recruitment communications Writing attractive recruitment appeals Sweetening the deal:  volunteer-benefits-centered recruitment Utilizing ...

$60

Fundraising 101/102

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

Join AFP St. Louis for a full day of learning and dialogue about the basics of fundraising. Designed for those new to the fundraising and nonprofit management professions, this interactive seminar offers an overview of a range of topics in fundraising, development, and management including the nature of nonprofits, prospect research and management, annual giving strategies, donor cultivation and stewardship, ...

Introduction to Proposal Writing (GFC)

St. Louis Public Library (Central) 1301 Olive Street , St. Louis, MO, United States

This GFC workshop will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: • The basic elements of a nonprofit grant proposal • The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal • How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no Please contact Lisa Thorp at ...

Making the Ask

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

Is fear of the "ask" keeping you safe behind your desk instead of talking with your donors?  If so, you're not alone!  Join us for this totally hands-on and interactive session where you will get comfortable being uncomfortable and gain confidence and courage to reach out.  About the Presenter:  Wendy Dyer Wendy has enjoyed working with hundreds of nonprofits in ...

$60

How Do We Know We Are Doing Good Work?

#202 JC Penney Conference Center 1 University Dr., St. Louis, MO, United States

You go to work each day hoping that what you do is making a difference. But how do you know the hard work you and the staff of your nonprofit organization are doing is having a positive impact and achieving your mission? This class is oriented toward program staff and leadership as they seek to implement and manage successful programs. It ...

$35

Supervisory Skills for Middle Management: Levels of Leading

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

This workshop is an overview of middle management and leadership at multiple levels (from new professional to administrator).  During the workshop we will evaluate the leadership acumen and management style at each level as well as explore the importance of continuous staff training, professional development and the politics of leading.  There will be an emphasis on collaborative leadership, team building ...

$60

Planned Giving 101 Boot Camp Series (Part 2)

Alberici 8800 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO, United States

Agenda: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Session Speaker: Yvette Hartsfield, CAP, CFRE, Managing Director of Development Missouri History Museum MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Creating An Employee Handbook

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

No 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. This workshop is designed to provide general guidelines and summarize basic personnel policies, employee benefits, employee responsibility ...

$60

Introduction to Project Budgets (GFC)

St. Louis Public Library (Central) 1301 Olive Street , St. Louis, MO, United States

Are you ready to start fundraising for your nonprofit organization's project or idea, but don't know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come to this GFC program to learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence! Please contact Lisa Thorp at 314-539-0357 ...

Mastering The Gift Table

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

One of the most overlooked tools in your fundraising toolkit. In this fast-paced, 3 hour workshop, learn how to make the Gift Table your BFF in planning and executing your fundraising program. Whether you're in campaign mode or not, Gift Tables are critical elements and can serve as road maps to success, help drive in gifts from donors, and help ...

$60