Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits
2018-03-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2018-03-29 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | WV
March 8-29, 1pm Eastern
To most people, data by itself is just a bunch of numbers. But infographics have become increasingly popular because they are visual, shareable, and have the power to inform and inspire. Turn your data into a memorable story with a strong impact. Join us for Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits, a four-week course starting on March 8 that will show you how to read your data, find the story in it, get the tools and help you need, build it from scratch, and learn from your peers. Read on to learn more.
Regular Cost: $180
WVNPA Member Cost: $145 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)
REGISTER HERE
Infographics with attractive images and compelling data can reach a big audience. They give your data the power to rally support, inspire action, and drive impact. Tap into your data’s potential to create change with Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits. Over four Thursdays starting March 8, Idealware will help you see what kinds of data are best translated into infographics and find the stories hidden in the numbers. We’ll also walk you through the practical steps of creating and using your infographic and look at examples of how other organizations created successful infographics. And best of all, we’ll help you develop your own infographic that you can begin using right away.
Throughout the course, you will:

Identify what you hope to accomplish with an infographic and the ways you want to use it.
Learn techniques for finding useful data—both public and within your own organization.
Learn how to translate your data into a compelling story.
Review tools that can help you create your infographic.
Consider visual techniques and strategies to display your information.
Walk through the practical considerations from concept to completion.
Explore the communications opportunities an infographic creates.
Walk away with a simple infographic you can use to help your organization start a conversation or promote a cause.

Toolkit Schedule:
All sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes.
March 8: Defining Your Goals and Finding Your Data
It all starts with data and the impact you think it can have. We’ll kick off this session talking about who you’re trying to reach and how an infographic might support your organization’s goals. Then we’ll get down to the details of where to look for data or how to create data that might make a compelling infographic.
March 15: How to Find the Story in Your Data
Data without a story is just a series of attractive numbers and graphs. We’ll discuss how to analyze your data to figure out whether you have a story and how to craft the right story for your organization’s needs.
March 22: Create Your Own Infographic
This session will help you move beyond theory and start developing an infographic of your own. We’ll guide you along the way by showing you what kind of infographic is likely to work best, visualization best practices, and tools you can use to start building.
March 29: What it Takes to Complete the Job
There are a lot of practical steps to completing an infographic. Beyond gathering information and developing a story, you also need a graphic designer who understands your concept and has the talent to both translate it into imagery and graphics and make it visually appealing. And once you create your infographic, you need a strategy for how to distribute and promote it. We’ll review some of the logistical aspects of creating an infographic to help you get started with a solid footing.
Other Info:
Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts.
About the Presenter:
Laura Quinn is an independent consultant, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks. Prior to her consulting work, Laura founded Idealware and served as the Executive Director for nine years. Under her leadership, Idealware partnered with dozens of national organizations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Legal Services Corporation, and many more to conduct research into technology topics, from tactical interview based articles to rigorously researched software comparisons to ecosystem level infrastructural analyses. She has also created internet strategy, selected software, designed interfaces, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture, iXL and L.L.Bean. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.

WVNPA Webinar: Become a Marketing Rockstar!
2018-03-23 11:00 - 11:45
Learn how to stand out from the crowd – like a Rockstar! This webinar will cover simple tips on how to: create beautiful & free marketing materials, find free stock art / photos, how to utilize “The Rule of 3”, Facebook Live, and more! Each participant will leave this webinar with marketing tips tailored for nonprofits & FREE sparkly marketing tools to showcase your organization’s work.
About the Presenter:
Dana Bryant is the Communications Coordinator for Volunteer West Virginia. A proud West Virginia native, Dana moved back to the state for a year of AmeriCorps VISTA service and has been here ever since. Three years of VISTA service followed, and now she has the privilege of sharing wild & wonderful acts of volunteerism in her role with Volunteer West Virginia.

Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
2018-03-27 14:00 - 14:45
FREE for WVNPA Members
Learn how to expertly use GrantStation to make the most of your membership benefits. Join Jeremy Smith, Communications and Technology Director, and Sara Kennedy, Director of Online Education, for a private, partner member-only tour of the GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com, including the look, navigation, search interfaces, and charitable database search criteria. The tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources the website offers, including the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By using GrantStation‘s databases and resource tools, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months.
About the Presenter:
Jeremy Smith is the Communications and Technology Director at GrantStation. He manages the GrantStation Insider and International Insider newsletters, handles GrantStation’s internal and external tech issues, conducts the monthly public website tour, and updates and develops new looks and features for the website. Jeremy volunteers online and on-air for KSUA 91.5 FM, a nonprofit college radio station.
REGISTER HERE or click the links below to register for another date.
This webinar is also offered on the following dates:
FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 4.24.18
FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 5.22.18
FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 6.26.18

Free Idealware Webinar: Selecting Accounting and Financial Management Software for Your Nonprofit
2018-04-05 13:00 - 14:00
The marketplace for nonprofit accounting and financial management software is more competitive than ever. The good news is nonprofits have never had so many useful options. The challenge is sorting them out and finding the system that best meets their needs. In this webinar, we will present findings from our brand new Idealware research report, Selecting Financial Management Software For Your Nonprofit, then host a panel discussion to help you understand the landscape of financial management software and how to find the right fit. REGISTER HERE
Expert Trainer and Moderator – Hilda Polanco
Hilda Polanco is the founder and CEO of FMA, equipping nonprofit leaders with tools to monitor and manage financial performance and develop a culture of operational excellence since 1999. From offices in NYC, Chicago, Oakland and LA, FMA supports nonprofits nationwide as they build fiscal “muscle” through data-driven, team-based decision-making. A sought after leader in the field, Hilda was a founding member of the selection committee for the New York Nonprofit Excellence Awards, and currently serves as Board Chair for the Education and Research Foundation of the BBB of Metro NY, which upholds and recognizes ethical business and charity practices in NY. She has also served as an adjunct professor with Columbia University’s Department of Health Policy and Management.
Panelists
To be announced soon!
REGISTER HERE

Online Communications: The Basics
2018-04-12 13:00 - 14:00
Three 60-minute webinars, Thursdays April 12, 19, and 26
Online communications can seem simple. How hard is it to write a Tweet or send an email? But are your efforts working or are you getting lost in the noise of cat videos and special offers? If you’re not sure, join us for Online Communications: The Basics. It’s a three-part course designed to help you get smart about your communications. You’ll learn how to translate your goals into strategic content, inspire audience engagement, prioritize the tools and platforms that work, develop a plan that keeps your content pipeline full, and measure your success. By the end of this course you’ll be Tweeting with intention and reaching the people who matter most—without having to invest significantly more time or money.
Regular Cost: $120
WVNPA Member Cost: $95 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)
REGISTER HERE
Every nonprofit needs a solid online communications foundation. This course will help you define your communications goals, practices, and strategies. We’ll help you refine your “SMART” communications goals, learn what kind of content engages your stakeholders, understand the purpose and best use of each online communications channel, develop an editorial calendar, track success against goals, and choose how to invest your time and money. By the end of this course you’ll have a firm understanding of how to create an online communications plan that meets your goals, connects with your audience, and drives engagement.
Throughout this course, you will:

Think through what you need to establish a strong online presence.
Discover what matters most to your stakeholders and how to use online communications to reach and interact with them.
Consider how to use online communications to help you achieve your goals.
Learn about online communications tools and best practices for broadcast email, websites, inbound content strategy, and social media.
Learn how to develop an online communications plan that meets your goals, connects with your audience, and drives engagement.

This course is based on impartial research and expertise from nonprofit communications experts at Idealware and beyond. Join us to learn how to combine proven communications strategies with useful technology to reach a bigger audience and foster deeper relationships.
Course Schedule
All sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 60 minutes.
April 12: Communications Fundamentals
Online, it’s easy to shout, but hard to be heard. We’ll kick off by covering the fundamentals of online communications, including: defining a SMART goal approach to communications, understanding your unique value proposition, developing content, and inspiring meaningful engagement. By the end of this session you’ll have a better understanding of how to align your goals with what your audience wants.
April 19: Channels and Tools
There are so many channels and tools, and each is useful in slightly different ways. We’ll look at current internet, social media, and tech trends to help you choose the right communications channels for you. We’ll also walk through the best uses of website, email, social media, and mobile content to maximize your communications efforts.
April 26: Developing a Plan and Making it Work
Executing communications can be creative and fun—once you’ve done the planning. We’ll show you how to get organized, develop a robust editorial calendar, and make sure your content is going out at the right time, on the right platform, to the right people. We’ll also cover common online metrics to help you learn whether your communications efforts are working. This week we’ll also cover frequently asked questions about budget and staffing for communications success.
Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the course presentation decks and handouts.
About the Presenter
Kathleen Pequeño
Since the 1980s, Kathleen has been working with justice movements, often working at the point of intersection between storytelling and technology. She has volunteered, worked and consulted with well over a hundred organizations across the United states on issues including racial and gender justice, family violence, queer liberation, education justice, immigration justice, the overuse of prisons and jails, and economic justice for farmworkers. She has built (and rebuilt) scores of websites, CRMs and email systems as well as supported organizations with media planning and communications strategy. You can read her advice on social justice communications and technology at www.kathleenpequeno.com.
About Idealware
Idealware provides impartial, thoroughly-researched and easy-to-understand resources to help nonprofits use technology to create greater social impact in our communities. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
2018-04-24 14:00 - 14:45
FREE for WVNPA Members
Learn how to expertly use GrantStation to make the most of your membership benefits. Join Jeremy Smith, Communications and Technology Director, and Sara Kennedy, Director of Online Education, for a private, partner member-only tour of the GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com, including the look, navigation, search interfaces, and charitable database search criteria. The tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources the website offers, including the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By using GrantStation‘s databases and resource tools, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months.
About the Presenter:
Jeremy Smith is the Communications and Technology Director at GrantStation. He manages the GrantStation Insider and International Insider newsletters, handles GrantStation’s internal and external tech issues, conducts the monthly public website tour, and updates and develops new looks and features for the website. Jeremy volunteers online and on-air for KSUA 91.5 FM, a nonprofit college radio station.
REGISTER HERE or click the links below to register for another date.
This webinar is also offered on the following dates:
FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 5.22.18
FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 6.26.18

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
2018-05-08 14:00 - 2018-05-10 16:00
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2018-may/
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Desktop:
Day 1: Tuesday, May 8th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, May 9th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, May 10th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com
Agenda:
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2016 & 2015 Desktop Editions, as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks Desktop – The different choices and which version is right for you
What’s new in version 2017 that you may need
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor

Day 3:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
Attaching Scan Documents for free
And More

Register: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2018-may/

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
2018-05-15 14:00 - 2018-05-17 16:00
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2018-may/
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, May 15
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, May 16
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, May 17
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com
Agenda:
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® Online Edition, as well as advanced topics including::

Welcome to QuickBooks Online – The different choices and which version is right for you
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of product/service Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor

Day 3:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
Attaching Scan Documents for free
And More

Register: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2018-may/

FREE Idealware Webinar: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Digital Currency
2018-06-07 13:00 - 14:00
What does your nonprofit need to know about digital currency?
Everyone seems to be talking about Bitcoin and other digital currencies, but aside from making guesses, few people seem to have any idea about what kind of role they will play in the future—and even fewer know what they might mean for nonprofits. Will they affect how you solicit and accept donations and payments? Do they make sense as an investment? What do you need to know now to make sure you’re not left behind?
Idealware partnered with GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, to help nonprofit leaders understand what they need to know in order to evaluate whether digital currency is worth their attention. Join this free webinar from 1-2 PM on Thursday, June 7, to take part in this conversation.
Moderated by Evan Paul, VP of Products at Guidestar, this panel discussion will explore how Bitcoin and other currencies affect nonprofits, what the risks and benefits are, and what you need in place in terms of technologies, policies, and procedures in order to accept digital currency. They’ll also talk about what responsibilities nonprofits have to educate constituents about the advantages and risks of digital currency.
Panelists are Jesus Pizarro, VP of Financial Innovation at Heifer International; Nandini Harihareswara, Digital Ecosystem Broker at the United Nations Capital Development Fund; and Paul Lamb, Principal of Man on a Mission Consulting.
Thanks to the generosity of sponsor Blackbaud, this webinar is free. Is it the revolution some enthusiasts claim, or just a passing fad? Don’t miss out.
Learn more or register now.

Year End Appeals: 3-Part Master Class from Mississippi Center for Nonprofits
2018-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
The WVNPA has partnered with the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $99 for this three part webinar! Read on for more details and the registration link.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
through
Thursday, August 9, 2018
12 PM – 1 PM CST (1 – 2 PM EST)

Learning How to Write a Better Appeal Letter Will:

Help you remind donors how urgent your work is
Make your donors trust you more
Enable donors tell your story to others
Encourage your donors give more

Writing Stunning Appeal Letters: piece by piece, understand designs that will supercharge Year End Appeal Fundraising and learn crucial Year End Giving Strategies.
All three webinars are on consecutive days. So kick back, grab a bite to eat and learn all you need to ramp up your Year End Giving.
The webinar is led by Mazarine Treyz is the author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. She is the author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Social Media, published 2012, given a 5 star rating by Nonprofit.About.com. Her latest book, Get the Job! Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide, was also given a 5 star review by Nonprofit.About.com.
Fundraising background: In 2000 she was an intern for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In 2003 she wrote her first grants for Indonesian nonprofit Yayasan Emmanuel. In 2005 she co-founded a nonprofit called “The Moon Balloon Project” on the south shore of Boston, MA.
***Through a partnership with Volunteer Mississippi any organization that registers for this workshop and agrees to participate in taking a pre and post-test will receive a $30 scholarship to reduce your fee for this class***
(You will be e-mailed a link to the pre-test once you register and you will receive an e-mail link to the post-test about 60-90 days after the class is complete)
REGISTER HERE (WVNPA Members: Register as a “Center Member” for discount)

Tactical Technology Planning for Nonprofits
2018-09-13 13:00 - 14:00
Five 60 minute webinars, Thursdays, September 13- October 11
Regular Price: $215

WVNPA Member Price: $170 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code)

Register: http://bit.ly/Tactical2018

Does your technology need major upgrades? Where do you start and how do you get the job done on time and on budget? This course will help you spot your organization’s critical technology needs and develop a practical plan for improving your technology
infrastructure even if you don’t have a tech background. Over five weeks you’ll prepare for class by viewing eLearning modules that cover common nonprofit technology needs and complete worksheets designed to help youmake key decisions. Then, once a week, an Expert Trainer will work with you to present additional information, answer your questions, and build on your knowledge. You’ll also have opportunities to share your experiences and learn from peers who are facing the same challenges. If you do the homework each week, you will graduate with a written, prioritized technology plan that you share with your colleagues, board, and funders.

Throughout this course, you will:

Learn about the tactical planning process and pick up tips for getting started at your organization.
Review nonprofit infrastructure needs including office hardware, data backup, software, and staff IT support.
Consider data management technology and best practices.
Think through the mix of communications at your organization and how to get real value from your communications work.
Gain insights and feedback from an expert trainer who can address your organization’s unique needs.
Share ideas and experiences and learn from your peers.
Prioritize your technology needs and develop a long term plan for implementing them.

Schedule
All class sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 60 minutes.

September 13: Getting Started
In this first session, we’ll discuss tactical versus strategic planning and help you lay the groundwork to begin planning for technology improvement.

September 20: Understanding Your Tech Infrastructure
We’ll first lay a foundation of knowledge about the basic building blocks of office technology and how to manage them. Then, during the live session, we’ll help you evaluate your current technology and what action you’ll need to take to get it into shape. This session will cover hardware, security, backup, networking, software, maintenance, and how to support your colleagues.

September 27: Database Systems
Your organization interacts with a lot of different people—volunteers, activists, donors, clients, and more. To kick off this session, you’ll watch videos that help you consider your options for managing your data. In particular, we’ll outline what a CRM system can do for you and review specific software including donor management systems and broadcast email tool. Then, in the live session, we’ll
discuss what to look for when selecting a database system, review best practices for software selection, and share ideas about what features and configurations work best for particular kinds of organizations.

October 4: Online Communications
You’ll gain access to videos where we’ll walk you through the “SMART” communications goals and help you gain a solid foundation for planning your website, broadcast emails, social media, and how to weave them all together. Then we’ll get together and talk about
how to prioritize your communications and share successful strategies that you can apply to your organization.
October 11: Completing Your Action Plan
This final session is dedicated to helping you complete your action plan so that you’re ready to put your new knowledge to work right away. We’ll answer questions and offer tips for making sure that your plan is doable. We’ll also help you think through how to get your project funded and what you’ll need to do to successfully implement new technology.

Other Info
*Participants will also be given weekly “homework”assignments.
*Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar.
*All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts.

About the Presenters
Joshua Peskay is an expert trainer for Idealware and Vice President of RoundTable Technology, a technology service provider in New York and Maine. Joshua has been helping nonprofit organizations improve their use of technology since the early 1990’s and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations. He specializes in helping organizations be strategic about their technology and make smart choices about services, support, and management.

Register: http://bit.ly/Tactical2018

Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat: Year End Fundraising from Washington Nonprofits
2018-10-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-24 15:00 - 17:00
The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $40 for this webinar! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: These webinars take place from 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST. (The 12:00 – 2:00 PM time is PST)
Whether you’re just stepping into your first fundraising role or you are a seasoned fundraising veteran, this two-part webinar series will be useful for you! You need a fundraising plan and rhythm that encourages donor trust and raises more money.
You desire fundraising confidence. Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat is the answer.
Come learn the secrets behind these four simple, yet powerful, words. By the end of this webinar series you will know how to build an annual fundraising plan that is measurable, repeatable and successful.

Two-part online course from 12:00pm to 2:00pm PST (3:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern!) on Wednesday, October 10 and Wednesday, October 24.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Current fundraising staff, executive directors, and board members.
Learning Outcomes

Build a repeatable fundraising plan that honors your donors and raises more money year after year.
Increase your fundraising confidence and knowledge.
Review resources and samples to help you improve your storytelling and fundraising offers.

Course Outline
Session 1:
Wednesday, October 10 – 12:00-2:00 pm PST (3:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern!)

Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat – A Powerful Introduction

Ask – when and how
Thank – meaningful ‘thanks’ that make your donor feel great
Report – reporting done right, reporting leads donor confidence and more donations
Repeat – the ATRR cycle year after year

Be Confident! How to ask for a donation while encouraging trust with your donors

How to build a fundraising offer that works
Ask for donations using multiple channels, including face-to-face requests, direct mail and digital media
When to ask and how often
Understand the power of matching gifts

Session 2:
Wednesday, October 24 – 12:00-2:00 pm PST (3:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern!)

Encourage Donor Trust – Thank promptly and emotionally

How to use receipt letters, thank you notes and emails to encourage donor trust
Raise more money, even while thanking
Get your board involved

Report & Repeat your way to an annual, repeatable fundraising plan

How to make your donor the superhero of the story
Repeats what works again and again
Capital campaigns
Pro tip – what every board member needs to know about fundraising

About the Presenter
Jim Shapiro has spent 20 years serving and working in the nonprofit sector. He is co-founder of The Better Fundraising Co., former founder of The EDGE Group and in his first decade of work was the Vice President of Development at CRISTA Ministries. Jim is a seasoned and experienced development professional and has led successful capital campaigns, events, and development efforts for a large number of organizations. He has consulted with charities, community groups, churches, and schools throughout the Pacific Northwest on topics of leadership, board governance, and management.

Cost
Washington Nonprofits is offering WVNPA members a discounted price.

$40 for WVNPA Members (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)
$80 Not-yet-members

All sessions will be recorded and each week’s recording will be sent to all registered participants.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Don’t forget to email us first for the WVNPA Member discount code!)

WVNPA Webinar: Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation of Nonprofit Professionals in WV
2018-10-23 13:00 - 14:00
What is attracting young talent to nonprofit work in West Virginia? What new perspectives, skillsets, and motivations can they offer your organization and what are some ways to have a successful multi-generational workplace? We’ll share our own internal lessons learned as a rapidly growing young staff as well as share best practices from recruiting and retaining young talent through our Impact Fellowship program. Generation West Virginia is the statewide nonprofit focused on attracting and retaining young talent in the Mountain State.
About the Presenters:
Bill Kuhn and Natalie Roper from Generation WV – more information about the presenters coming soon!

For those registering online, we apply a 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check to do so please download this form and send in payment for this event in advance.

The Accidental Designer: How to Design Images Like a Pro
2018-10-25 13:00 - 14:30
Three 90-minute webinars, Thursdays, October 25 – November 8
Regular Price: $120
WVNPA Member Price: $95 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code)
Register: http://bit.ly/Designer18
We all know this intuitively—websites or flyers that are balanced, colorful, and visually interesting get more attention. But if you work at a small nonprofit, chances are you don’t have much money to spend on a graphic designer. Fortunately, anyone can learn graphic design. Whether you’re already creating visuals for your nonprofit’s communications or are interested in taking this on
and know nothing about it, we can help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to wow your followers with interesting and attractive designs. Join us for a three-week course that will walk you through the fundamentals of design and show you how to get started with the right tools.

During this course you’ll:

Learn about theories of line, shape, form, and space.
Explore the theories behind why colors affect the way we think and feel.
Discover the sneaky importance of typography.
Review layout dos and don’ts.
Learn a few basic tricks for using Adobe InDesign.
Find out about low-cost alternatives to InDesign.

Course Schedule
All sessions take place Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes.

October 25: The Elements of Design
We’ll begin by delving into the ideas behind good design. We’ll explore how designers use lines, shapes, form, and space as the basic tools for showing depth, movement, or other visual ideas. We’ll also spend time talking about the importance of color and

how to use it to achieve the right effect. And we’ll lay out how typography can affect both what the viewer sees and feels within a design.

November 1: Layout in Action
We’ll start out by talking through some basic principles of graphic layout. Then we’ll takeit a step further and show you in real time a design being created—explaining the thinking and decisions being made during the process.

November 8: Technology Tools
Adobe InDesign is the industry standard and is recommended for anyone creating designs that need to live on beyond the immediate moment. That’s why it’s important that we show you a few useful tricks for doing basic design work in InDesign. However, there are a number of alternatives that offer similar functionality and many simpler tools that are free and easy to use. We’ll spend some time reviewing those tools and discussing their strengths and weaknesses.

Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the accesscode and dial-in information for the online seminar.
All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the course presentation decks and handouts.

About Idealware
Idealware, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides thoroughly researched, impartial and accessible resources about technology to help nonprofits make smart technology decisions.

Register: http://bit.ly/Designer18

Making Your 2019 Fundraising Plan from Mississippi Center for Nonprofits
2018-11-13 13:00 - 14:30
The WVNPA has partnered with the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $39 for this webinar! Read on for more details and the registration link.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
12 PM – 1:30 PM CST (1 – 2:30 PM EST)
Is the whole “oh no we can’t make payroll” thing getting a little old? Or have you been thrown into your role, with no one to guide you and your boss just saying “Do it”? If any of this sounds like you, and you’re tired of being so stressed, this webinar is for you!
In this webinar you will learn:

Fundraising 101
How NOT to make a fundraising plan
Your one-page fundraising road map
Ideas for multiple streams of income
Earned income streams that work for nonprofits
Putting it into practice

About the Presenter: Mazarine Treyz is the author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. She is the author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Social Media, published 2012, given a 5 star rating by Nonprofit.About.com. Her latest book, Get the Job! Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide.
***Through a partnership with Volunteer Mississippi any organization that registers for this workshop and agrees to participate in taking a pre and post-test will receive a $30 scholarship to reduce your fee for this class***
(You will be e-mailed a link to the pre-test once you register and you will receive an e-mail link to the post-test about 60-90 days after the class is complete)
REGISTER HERE (WVNPA Members: Register as a “Center Member” for discount)

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
2018-11-13 14:00 - 2018-11-15 16:00
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2018-nov/
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Desktop:
Day 1: Tuesday, November 13th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST)
Day 2: Wednesday, November 14th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST)
Day 3: Thursday, November 15th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST)
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com

Day 1 Topics Include:
The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2017 Desktop Edition, as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks Desktop – The different choices and which version is right for you
What’s new in version 2017 that you may need
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor
Attaching Scan Documents for free

Day 3:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
And More!

*Topics are subject to change.*
Register: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2018-nov/

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
2018-11-27 14:00 - 2018-11-29 16:00
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2018-nov/
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, November 27th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST)
Day 2: Wednesday, November 28th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST)
Day 3: Thursday, November 29th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST)
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days!
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*

Day 1 Topics Include:The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® Online Edition, as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks Online – The different choices and which version is right for you
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2 Topics Include: This section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things.

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of Product/Service Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor

Day 3 Topics Include: This section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things.

Entering Credit Card Activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgments
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Attaching Scan Documents for free
And More!

*Topics are subject to change.*
Register: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2018-nov/

How to Get Your Technology Funded: Tips from Grantmakers
2018-11-29 13:00 - 14:30
Thursdays, November 29–December 13
1:00–2:30 PM Eastern
Regular Price: $120
WVNPA Member Price: $95 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code!)
Register: https://www.idealware.org/training/techfunding/

Imagine doing your job without a computer or any software. Ridiculous, right? Yet many funders overlook technology. The result is a nonprofit sector that is slowed down by outdated and ineffective tools. But there’s hope. Funders aren’t against technology—they just want to know that investing in your technology needs will lead to better outcomes. That’s why we’re offeringthis three-part course. We want to show you how to convince funders that your tech projects matter so that you have the tools you need to do your best work. During this course, you’ll hear directly from funders about what they look for in a technology proposal and what it takes to make your technology needs stand out.

We’ll start out by helping you set the stage for funding your project by zeroing in on your potential funders. Then you’ll get the chance to ask our panel of grantmakers your own questions during a moderated discussion. And we’ll wrap up by talking about the practical steps for moving forward and getting the funding you deserve, including how to contextualize your project to show how important it is to your organization, how to budget for future technology, and additional details that go into writing a strong proposal.

Course Schedule
All sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes.

November 29: Setting the Stage for Funding
We’ll start by helping you sort out your funding options to identify the best opportunities for technology funding.
Would your current foundation funders be a good fit? Would corporations? What about other major donors? You’ll then hear from the experts—actual funding decision makers—who will explain how technology projects can support their goals as philanthropic organizations.

December 6: Ask a Funder
Through a moderated discussion, we’ll ask your biggest questions directly to several grantmaking professionals who frequently evaluate technology proposals. Participants will be able to submit their questions in advance and our moderator will ask as many as possible during the 60 -minute session. Sample questions might include:

What makes a technology proposal stand out from others?
What issues do you see over and over?
What makes your non-techie colleagues react positively or negatively toward a technology proposal?
If you had one piece of advice to someone seeking funding for a technology project, what would it be?

December 13:Defining the Details for a Strong Proposal
Once you’ve gotten advice from grantmakers, how should you proactively move forward? We’ll talk about what details need to be included in a strong technology proposal, including how to frame your project, how to connect your project to your larger mission,
how to draft a budget, and how to think through where this project fits within your larger technology ecosystem.

*Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session.
*Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the course presentation
decks and handouts.

Our Expert Trainer
Laura Quinn is an independent consultant, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks. Prior to her consulting work, Laura founded Idealware and served as the Executive Director for nine years. Under her leadership, Idealware partnered with dozens of national organizations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Legal Services Corporation, and many more to conduct research into technology topics, from tactical interview-based articles to rigorously researched software comparisons to ecosystemlevel infrastructural analyses. She has also created internet strategy, selected software,designed interfaces, and conducted user research for multimillion-dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture, iXL and L.L.Bean. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.

Panelists to be announced soon!

Register: https://www.idealware.org/training/techfunding/

FREE Webinar: Get Noticed By the Media with The Hub
2019-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
Connecting with journalists at traditional media outlets (newspapers, radio, and TV) is a key method to launch the message of your work out into the world. Even beyond the benefits of greater visibility for your work, traditional media outlets continue to serve as a primary place to learn new information for many West Virginians – particularly those lacking reliable Internet access.
Join Emma Pepper, Director of Strategic Network Communications for the WV Community Development Hub, to learn how to identify stories about your business or organization that will interest the media – and the steps to connect with journalists to get your story told.
A recording of this webinar will be emailed to all participants who register for the training.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Webinar Series: Tapping Into Community Potential from Washington Nonprofits
2019-01-16 15:00 - 16:00
The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $30 for this webinar series! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar series takes place from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST on each date. (The 12:00 – 1:00 PM time is PST)
Three 60-minute webinars, Wednesdays, January 16, 23, and 30, 2019.
REGISTER HERE
This course is designed to help you increase the pool of volunteers in your area and more effectively communicate with groups you might be missing – specifically focusing on board members and corporate volunteers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Volunteer Program Managers, Board Members, Executive Directors, and any nonprofit staff working with volunteers
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
You will leave with:

A comprehensive board audit
A concrete action plan to recruit more diverse board members
Effective messaging to engage and recruit corporate volunteers

COURSE OUTLINE:
Part 1: Organizational Audit – Exploring Untapped Volunteer Potential in Your Community
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
In the first session, we’ll lead you through an audit of your nonprofit staff, board, and the surrounding community. We’ll help you identify target groups for outreach and growth while providing useful tips and helpful tricks for engagement. At the end of this session you will have a clear view of untapped groups in your community and how to engage them as volunteers in your work.
Part 2: Engaging Non-Traditional Board Members
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET

In this session, we’ll use the board audit from section #1 and explore way to recruit and retain board members from non-traditional groups like women, young people, and people of color. This session will explain the value of non-traditional perspectives and prepare you to have this conversation with your existing board members. At the end of this session you will have clear idea of how a diverse board can strengthen your organization and concrete steps to take to engage more people on your board.
Part 3: Corporate Engagement – Building Mutually Beneficial Corporate Relationships
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET

In Session 3 we’ll focus on corporate volunteering. In this section we’ll help you understand the corporate landscape and the variety of reasons that companies choose to engage with community. We’ll help you make a case for companies to engage with your nonprofit and teach you to “talk the talk” of corporate volunteering. At the end of this session you will know how to engage local companies and businesses and present volunteer opportunities with a business lenses.
All sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be made available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one or more of the sessions will still have access to all course materials.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
LaTashia Treise – Program Manager, Leadership Development, Seattle Works
LaTashia has over 10 years of experience working with non-profits and individuals of various ages, socio-economic status, and cultural backgrounds. LaTashia grew up in a rural town in Iowa where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Buena Vista University in Psychology, Human Services, and a minor in sociology. After graduating, she worked at a local youth shelter working with families and teens teaching behavioral health skills. LaTashia also taught Zumba, performed in theater shows, and volunteered in the community including clean up, community events, and mentoring at-risk youth. Email LaTashia for all things volunteer leadership, undoing institutional racism, and maintaining a positive attitude wherever you go!
Liz Jose – Senior Program Manager, Community Partnerships, Seattle Works
Liz has spent the last 10 years doing all things nonprofit. Liz has done it all from running a teen center, developing learning aps for kids, working as a middle school science teacher for social/emotional special needs youth, founding a women’s bicycle organization (WE Bike NYC), and teaching bicycle mechanics to youth and adults. Liz has a Master’s in Sociology of Education from NYU and is a Certified Bicycle Technician from United Bicycle Institute. Whether she is wrenching or lecturing, Liz uses her skills to build community, encouraging those around her to create the world they want to live in. Email Liz for questions about getting your company involved in giving back, finding volunteers for your organization, and how to fix that weird noise your bicycle is making.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the WVNPA Member discount code!)

Strategic Software Selection for Nonprofits from Idealware
2019-01-17 13:00 - 14:30
Three 90-minute webinars, Thursdays, January 17 – 31.
Regular Price: $120
WVNPA Member Price: $95 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code)
Register: http://bit.ly/SoftwareSelection19

In any software category there are usually dozens of options. With so many features and pricing plans to sort through, how do you choose the right system for your organization? Over three sessions in January, Idealware Expert Trainer Eric Leland will teach you how to evaluate your organization’s needs, assemble a software selection team, sort through your options, review and test the software, and manage a smooth implementation. If your organization is considering switching software or bringing on a new system in the next six months, you’ll save a lot of time, money, and headaches if you take the time now to think through the process and develop a plan. Let Idealware be there to guide you.
During this course you will:

Reflect on whether you actually need new software.
Learn how to evaluate your software needs.
Consider the potential return on investment (ROI) of new software.
Find out what it takes to build a selection team.
Hear how to work with vendors to get the right system at the right price.
Plan for the big move.
Think through how to onboard staff.
Review what it takes to maintain the new system.

Toolkit Schedule
(All sessions take place at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes.)
January 17: Defining Your Process
Before you begin listening to the sales pitches and walking through demos, we’ll first take a step back and ask whether you really need new software and consider how to measure the return on investment. From there we’ll look at the selection process and lay the groundwork for a thoughtful plan.
January 24: Evaluating Your Choices and Closing the Deal
Once you’ve planned your process, it’s time to start learning about your different choices and comparing them against your needs. This session will show you what to look for as you evaluate your options and will talk you through each stage as you move closer to closing the deal.
January 31: Your New System in Action
The real work begins after you sign the contract. In this session, we’ll walk you through each of the major stages as you implement your system and onboard it with your staff.
Other Info
Participants will also be given weekly homework assignments. Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. Also, be sure to add training@idealware.org to your contacts to ensure meeting details do not get caught in your spam folder. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts.
About the Presenters
Eric Leland, Idealware Expert Trainer
Eric has spent two decades working with progressive organizations and businesses tackling online and offline technology challenges. He’s a founding partner of FivePaths (fivepaths.com), a technology firm that offers strategic technology consulting, information architecture, and web CMS and CRM platform development expertise to each project. Eric is very active in nonprofit, philanthropy, and technology circles, having served as co-chair to the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network in San Francisco, on the National Advisory Board for the Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and as a member of NTEN and the Tech Underground.
Register: http://bit.ly/SoftwareSelection19 (WVNPA Members: Don’t forget to email us for the discount code)

FREE Webinar: The 30-Minute Promotional Strategy with The Hub
2019-01-23 12:00 - 13:00
Website, email, social media, press outreach, flyers, brochures… With so many avenues to get your message out into the world, how do you choose what will work best? And how do you pull together different avenues into 1 cohesive campaign to promote your work?
Join Emma Pepper, Director of Strategic Network Communications for the WV Community Development Hub, to learn a method to build out a strategy to grow visibility for your work in 30 minutes or less.
A recording of this webinar will be emailed to all participants who register for the training.
REGISTER HERE

Webinar Series: Building Organizational Success with "Yes, and" from Washington Nonprofits
2019-01-31 15:00 - 16:00
The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $30 for this webinar series! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar series takes place from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST on each date. (The 12:00 – 1:00 PM time is PST)
Three 60-minute webinars, Thursdays, January 31, February 7, and February 14, 2019.
REGISTER HERE
As a nonprofit, you are often figuring out how to do so much with so little. One of the best resources you have are your staff and board. How do you ensure that you are getting the most out of your constituency, and ensuring that they feel included and engaged? In this workshop, Andrew McMasters, founding Artistic Director of Jet City Improv, leads participants through using the lessons of ‘yes and’ (accepting and building on offers) to build inclusion, drive engagement, and create a personal connection with your organization and its mission. You will learn how to use different styles of listening to build relationships with donors and staff, as well as the quick and easy methods for telling effective and memorable stories to drive personal engagement.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: These skills build individual styles of leadership and management, and can be adapted for all areas of work including volunteer management, donor management, staff, board, members and audiences.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
You will practice:

Using ‘Yes, and…’ to build inclusion in your organization
Driving engagement strategies
Tools for creating a personal connection with your organization and its mission
Exercises to share with your organization

All sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be made available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one or more of the sessions will still have access to all course materials.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Andrew McMasters is an actor, director and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in the arts. He was the Artistic Director of Jet City Improv, a non-profit theater company that he started in 1992 and successfully managed for over 25 years. Andrew has also been working as a consultant for nearly 20 years, providing trainings and customized programs for improving employee engagement, driving innovation and increasing team inclusion. Clients include Microsoft, REI, Amazon, Google, Nike, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Deloitte, Hasbro and many others. His 25 years as an arts administrator has informed his style of leadership training, using the skills from non-profit management in multiple fields. He worked extensively for Microsoft, Apple Computers, Cisco and Salesforce (as well as many others) creating customer engagement programs and messaging for marketing events. Andrew also serves on two non-profit boards, including one Business Improvement Area (BIA) providing leadership and services for the University District community in Seattle. Andrew is dedicated to experiential learning, providing opportunities for self-discovery and driving innovation in our everyday lives.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the WVNPA Member discount code!)

FREE Webinar: Using Data to Improve Your Nonprofit's Impact from Tech Impact
2019-02-05 14:00 - 15:00
Date: Tues., February 5th, 2019
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
REGISTER HERE

Does your nonprofit know how its interventions actually impact the community it serves? Does your team use data to strengthen the quality of the services you provide? Does it know which of its constituents need the most help? Thanks to new data tools and technologies, what may have seemed impossible in the past is now a reality for nonprofits of all sizes. The answer to each of these questions can be found by moving beyond counting outputs and measuring impact. This webinar will provide a holistic overview of how nonprofits can create a data strategy to measure impact and the technology tools available to bring this information to life.
Tech Impact’s Director of Consulting Services, Sam Chenkin, and guest presenter, Corey Newhouse, Founder and Principal of Public Profit, will lay the foundation for how you can collect and use data to strengthen programming and deepen the impact of your nonprofit. Participants will:

Gain an understanding of the theory that guides impact measurement
Learn basic processes and strategies for collecting impact data
See real-life examples showing how this data helps nonprofits achieve their missions
Learn about current data trends like predictive computer machine learning

REGISTER HERE

FREE Webinar: The Landscape of Project Management Tools for Nonprofits from Idealware
2019-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
FREE, Thursday, February 14, 1-2 PM Eastern.
REGISTER HERE
When you think of project management, do you think of a series of processes and best practices employed to keep staff and projects on schedule and on budget? Or do you think of a piece of software used for similar goals?
The fact is, project management is a discipline that includes both best practices and tools—some as simple as a paper checklist or spreadsheet, and some incredibly powerful and complex pieces of software that help plan, organize, collaborate, track, and share progress across multiple teams.
Join us on Thursday, February 14, as we present findings from our new report, The Landscape of Project Management Tools for Nonprofits. We’ll look at the wide range of software on the marketplace to get a better sense of what these systems are capable of, what they cost, and how effective they are for nonprofits. We’ll also look at how various types of tools are used to manage projects, and how to choose the software that works best for your organization.
Joshua Peskay, our project management expert, will be leading this conversation. Joshua is an expert trainer for Idealware and Vice President of RoundTable Technology, a technology service provider in New York and Maine. Joshua has been helping nonprofit organizations improve their use of technology since the early 1990s and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations. He specializes in helping organizations be strategic about their technology and make smart choices about services, support, and management.
Other Info

Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the access and dial-in information for the online seminar.
Please note the time zone and enter your correct time into your calendar.
It is recommended that you add training@idealware.org to your contacts so the reminder and follow up emails can avoid any spam filters.

REGISTER HERE

Webinar Series: Strategic Planning in Nonprofits from Washington Nonprofits
2019-02-27 15:00 - 16:00
The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $30 for this webinar series! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar series takes place from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST on each date. (The 12:00 – 1:00 PM time is PST)
Three 60-minute webinars, Wednesdays, February 27, March 13, and March 27, 2019.
REGISTER HERE
Is strategic planning on your radar for 2019? Do you need to clarify the strategic direction of your organization and the strategies that will be used to achieve your vision while also ensuring organizational health and sustainability? If you answered yes, join this three-part webinar series that will set you on the path to developing a plan that doesn’t sit on a shelf collecting dust! Strategic planning aligns your people and resources around a plan to achieve your mission.
The series will be anchored with Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN), a toolkit developed by Washington Nonprofits to make strategic planning accessible and manageable for you, your board, and your staff. Over the course of three 1-hour webinars, and some suggested “homework” in between sessions, we will review the six phases in the planning process, and you will leave with the tools and confidence to develop a strategic plan for your organization.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Board Members, Executive Directors, and other nonprofit staff working with boards
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Be able to work through the six phases of a strategic planning process
Be able to assess the current state of your organization
Know how to improve your mission statement
Be able to name at least one strategic priority for your organization
Have an action plan of at least two next steps toward developing a strategic plan
Have the resources, templates, and processes to complete a strategic pla

COURSE OUTLINE:
Part 1: Getting Started with Strategic Planning
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
This session will introduce the what and why of strategic planning as well as lay the groundwork for the six phases of planning. We will explore the first two phases of the planning process, Prepare and Listen. After completing this session, you will understand the need for strategic planning, be able to articulate what you hope planning will accomplish for your organization, and be equipped with the tools to assess your organization’s readiness to engage in a strategic planning process. You will also be able to identify key planning questions and stakeholders for your planning process.
Part 2: Your North Star – Mission and Vision
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET

This session will explore the role of consulting with broader circle of stakeholders as you (re)envision your mission and vision. We’ll explore who your stakeholders are and what data you might gather. We will also talk about the role of a mission and vision statement in serving as the north star for your strategic plan. We’ll review key elements of mission and vision statements. After completing this session you will be prepared to assess your organization’s mission and vision statement and know how to engage key staff and board to craft statements that capture and communicate your organization’s identity.
Part 3: Rolling Up Your Sleeves – Plane, Execute, and Evaluate
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET

This session will present a process to innovate, develop and prioritize strategic goals with your board and key staff. From there we will also discuss how to write good objectives to make your priorities actionable and measureable. Many strategic plans get left on the shelf to collect dust. Discover how to avoid this pitfall by building an execution and evaluation plan into your process. After completing this session, you will know how to write strategic goals and objectives for your organization and have ideas about how to align your resources so you can reach your goals. Most importantly, you will know how to keep your plan a living document and how to track progress on your goals.
All sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be made available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one or more of the sessions will still have access to all course materials.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Kim Rakow Bernier, M.P.A. is an organization and management consultant who partners with nonprofits to align people, purpose and planning for impact. She is a nonprofit practitioner and educator with over twenty years of experience and leadership in building the capacity of leaders and organizations. Kim has led nonprofits planning efforts from inside and out of multiple organizations; most recently at a global grantmaking nonprofit in her role as Executive Director, and as the chair of the strategic planning committee in a leadership development and environmental restoration organization.
Kim is a skilled educator and facilitator. Her passion for teaching dates back to her time as a teacher in the Solomon Islands as a Peace Corps volunteer. Back in the U.S., Kim spent close to a decade leading outreach initiatives at a global sustainability education organization. In that role, she presented over 200 workshops and keynotes at schools and conferences around the country. More recently, Kim has designed and facilitated board retreats, workshops on meeting facilitation, and strategic planning processes.
Currently Kim provides organizational development and management consulting services to nonprofits, partnering on strategy planning, theory of change development, board development, and meeting and retreat facilitation to increase program impact and achieve results. Kim has a Master of Public Administration degree and a Certificate in International Development Policy and Management from the Evans School of Public Affairs.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the WVNPA Member discount code!)

FREE Webinar: Managing Cash Flow from Propel Nonprofits
2019-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
NOTE: This webinar begins at 12:00 PM Central/1:00 PM Eastern
Learn how to anticipate and prepare for the ebb and flow of cash coming in and out of your organization. We’ll explore how to navigate your nonprofit’s cash flow and how different types of income and expenses impact your finances. You will learn ways to avoid and manage cash flow challenges.
About the Presenter: Allison Moen Wagstrom
Allison believes in the fundamental power of financial understanding to transform individuals and nonprofits. Financial language, too often, is rarified and exclusionary. Allison seeks to make it accessible to everyone and provide scaffolding to leaders as they increase their knowledge. Her professional background is in community and political organizing, nonprofit management, and nonprofit financial leadership.
REGISTER HERE

Webinar: The Executive Director Performance Review from Washington Nonprofits
2019-02-28 15:00 - 16:30
The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $20 for this webinar! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar takes place from 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST. (The 12:00 – 1:30 PM time is PST)
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The way in which the employee and employer relationship is demonstrated between the board chair and the executive director serves as the model by which the rest of the employees and the board understand and reinforce the work culture of a nonprofit organization. How governance and management view the Executive Performance Review process clearly portrays how a nonprofit, its board and its management, regard developing talent within their organization, rewarding good work, attracting and retaining vital human resources to advance the mission, respecting positional boundaries in a political and diverse work construct, and advancing an accountable environment for all.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Board Members, incoming Board Chairs, other committee chairs, and Executive Directors are encouraged to attend
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a result of this online presentation and conversation, participants will have the tools to:

Advocate for a year-round executive performance development and review process as the desired work culture for everyone in the organization;
Complete the vital steps to launch an accountable executive performance development and review process
Employ best practices in completing an nonprofit executive’s performance development and review process; and
Apply these basic elements of talent development in other work relationships that exist in the organization.

This online course will be recorded and the recording will be made available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend the live webinar will still have access to all course materials.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Jeffrey Wilcox, The Third Sector Company

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the WVNPA Member discount code!)
