FREE Webinar: Emergency Funding Acts - Impact to Nonprofits from Brown Edwards CPAs
2020-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | WV, United States
Brown Edwards Certified Public Accountants invites you to register for their November 11th webinar. Several of their professionals will discuss the COVID-19 Emergency Funding Acts and the provisions available to nonprofits. This program will address some of the latest developments in both tax and financial accounting areas of nonprofits. We encourage CFOs, controllers and other financial management staff to consider registering for this important program.
Topics will include:
•FFCRA Paid Sick & Childcare Leave
•CARES Act
•Employee Retention
•Payroll Tax Deferral
•PPP Loans
•Current developments, legislative outlook
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.
Additional Information:
•Prerequisites: Knowledge of financials for nonprofit organization
•Advanced preparations: None
•Program level: Intermediate
•Delivery method: Group live – Internet
•CPE credit: 1.5 hrs

Webinar: Cloud-Based Solutions and Why They Are Critical for Nonprofits from Nonprofits LEAD
2020-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WV, United States
Registration link: https://mcdonough.wufoo.com/forms/fall-2020-virtual-workshop-series/

Webinar: Virtual Conferences That Make a Difference from the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
2020-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | WV, United States
The WVNPA has partnered with the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $49 for this webinar – that’s a savings of $101! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
*NOTE: This webinar series takes place at 11:00 AM EST. (The 10:00 AM time is CST)
WVNPA Members: $49 (Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)
Nonmembers: $150
You organize conferences – or you are going to. You spend considerable time scheduling speakers and managing logistics. You want people to come, have a good experience, and feel connected to your organization. The problem is: How do you know you made a difference? How do you make sure that the people who attend your conference are able to do their work differently because they invested time and money in your event? How do you use your conference to move the needle on some important issue facing your organization or sector?
Join Nancy Bacon as she walks through the four elements of conference design:
• Strategy and overall approach
• Pre-conference activities
• The big day: Deliver a day that makes a difference
• Make it stick: Post-conference activities
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Describe how a conference can fit into your organization’s strategy
• Name several ways that you can get attendees ready to learn before the
conference begins
• Support your speakers to deliver excellent workshops
• Describe how to build in opportunities for networking and reflection
• Explain ways to “boost” learning after the conference
Nancy will share practical advice based on implementing and advising on conferences big and small. She will show you how to use tools honed through past conferences. She will leave you ready to deliver a valuable conference for the people you serve.
About the Presenter:
Nancy Bacon is a teacher, instructional designer, consultant, and speaker on topics at the intersection of learning and nonprofits. She created Washington Nonprofits’ learning program in 2013, the third learning program she designed over the course of her career. A former ESL and middle school teacher, Nancy has done nearly every job within a nonprofit: Executive Director, program director, board chair, strategic planning chair, and volunteer. Nancy regular writes and speaks about topics related to nonprofits and learning. In 2019, she co-authored with Mark Nilles the ebook Conferences That Make a Difference. www.nancybacon.com. Nancy also co-hosts the Nonprofit Radio Show with Sarah Brooks and JoAnn Crabtree. The Nonprofit Radio Show offers bite-size, practical information to help nonprofits thrive. Based in Washington State, the Radio Show celebrates the small nonprofits that serve our diverse communities.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (WVNPA Members: Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for your discount code)

Webinar Series: QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits (Online Version)
2020-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | WV, United States
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/quickbooks-made-easy-november-2020-webinar-online/
This three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for QuickBooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, November 17th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, November 18th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, November 19th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Price: $115 Per Day or $249 for all three days!
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive $50 off when placing their order for all 3 days or
$35 off when placing their order for a single day ticket. Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FREE Webinar: Charitable Solicitation: What Does It Take to Be Compliant?
2020-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | WV, United States
Tune in to the Charitable Solicitation Compliance webinar Thursday, November 19 at 1 p.m. EDT! Partnership Manager Sharon Cody, J.D. will share insights we’ve gained from helping more than 12,000 nonprofits navigate the maze of state fundraising registration requirements.
This webinar qualifies for 1 Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE) International credit.
You’ll learn:

What activities qualify as charitable solicitation
Where registration is required
How the rules apply to online fundraising
How much registration costs
Why compliance should be a priority

Upon registration, you can submit questions about charitable solicitation compliance in advance. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
So grab your lunch, sit back, and learn everything you need to know to fundraise with confidence.

Sure, Sign Me Up!

FREE Webinar: A Primer on Financial Audits for Nonprofits - Live Q&A from Blue Avocado
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | WV, United States
An annual financial audit is an important and necessary step to discovering any potential credibility and compliance issues in your nonprofit organization. But an upcoming audit can also induce stress and fear of the unknown:

What is the purpose of the audit?
Do we need an audit?
What types of audits are appropriate for nonprofits?
What should we do to prepare for an audit?

This is your opportunity to ask questions as our panelists walk you through the various components of an audit.
Panelists:

Douglas Cook, CPA with Cook & Company
Stephen D. Mayer with SD Mayer & Associates LLP

When registering, you will be able to submit questions you would like the panel to address.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Webinar: Partnerships - Charting Your Nonprofit's Path Forward from Kentucky Nonprofit Network
2020-12-01 12:30 - 14:30 | WV, United States
The WVNPA has partnered with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $35 for this webinar series – that’s a savings of $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
WVNPA Members: $35
Nonmembers: $55
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
As nonprofits adapt and prepare for a new year that includes continuing pandemic issues, the need for the services of many organizations may continue to rise exponentially. Nonprofits will review funding and service delivery, some scaling back due to fluctuating demand. As we deal with overwhelming, shifting client needs, complicated state and national trends, and limited resources (financial and staff), it may be time to look at partnerships as a potential solution. Savvy nonprofit executives are taking steps now to pool resources, leverage strengths, and maximize mission impact. Executive directors and CEO’s are invited to join Marta Brockmeyer as she discusses the role of partnerships in preserving your missions and supporting your clients.
Topics include:
• Partnership benefits and organizational readiness
• Partner criteria and selection
• Partnership launch, maintenance and evaluation
• A look forward OTHER NOTES: This is a live webinar and will NOT be recorded.
About the Presenter:
Marta Brockmeyer, Ph.D. has supported the human services community for thirty-five years by facilitating partnership discussions and increasing organizational capacity to deliver effective sustainable services. Projects include more than fifty strategic partnership efforts (over half merger-related), more than forty strategic plans and many diverse planning assignments such as organizational reorganizations and cultural assessments and executive coaching. She conducted a state-wide project for the Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet and has facilitated two large community-based opioid projects. Marta also donates countless hours to supporting her human services colleagues. Her counseling and administrative background allow her to approach complex planning issues with sensitivity and common sense. Additional information is available at martabrockmeyer.com.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (WVNPA Members: Don’t forget to email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code!)

Webinar: Cybersecurity for Nonprofits During COVID-19 and Beyond from Nonprofits LEAD
2020-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | WV, United States

FREE Webinar Series: Accidental Techie - How to Support Your Nonprofit Without an IT Background from Idealware
2020-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | WV, United States
December 3, 10, 17, 1:00 – 2:30pm ET
REGISTER NOW
Are you the person everyone at your small nonprofit looks to when the printer won’t work or the Wi-Fi is down? Are you the one with admin privileges for all your software? Do you have to carry out basic IT tasks such as run backups and install anti-virus software? Is IT only a small fraction of your job (but always threatening to take over)? Let Tech Impact help you through the big IT issues many small nonprofits face. Our three-week course will provide you with the knowledge you need to support your nonprofit and its many IT needs.
Through participation in this course, you will:

Familiarize yourself with the basics of your organization’s infrastructure.
Learn the fundamentals of networking and backing up shared files.
Discover best practices that will make you a more effective software administrator.
Explore new software options.
Review security risks and safety principles.
Discuss technology planning and how to help everyone at your organization get what they need from their technology resources.
Learn how to keep your IT responsibilities from taking over your job.

December 3: Hardware Infrastructure Basics
Computers, printers, phones, routers—there are a lot of gadgets that can turn glitchy. This session will cover the basics you need to know about the various pieces of hardware in a typical office and review common troubleshooting techniques to keep them up and running. We’ll also look at what you need to know to network computers, keep them connected, and reliably back up files.
December 10: Managing Software and Security
How do you decide what software to choose when there are hundreds of options, each with their own unique features? And once you’ve chosen a software package, how do you manage it so that your organization gets what it needs and is protected from security threats? We’ll answer these questions and more by reviewing frameworks to choose and administer your organization’s software.
December 17: The Human Side of Technology
IT isn’t just IT. A big part of the job is working directly with people—both to fix small problems and undertake long-term planning. We’ll help you develop strategies for leading large-scale technology projects and pass on tips from our own in-house IT expert on the best ways to work one-on-one with your colleagues.
REGISTER NOW

WV Center of Budget & Policy: Strategy Convening to Protect WV Programs & Services - FREE
2020-12-17 14:00 - 16:30 | WV, United States
Registration is now live for our December 17th convening which will take place from 2- 4:30pm to strategize together about protecting public services and programs that children, families, and businesses rely on during the West Virginia legislative session next year. In addition to potential revenue and budget challenges due to the economic impacts of the pandemic, West Virginia lawmakers are likely to consider regressive tax cuts that would also harm state and local governments’ abilities to provide needed services- just as families dealing with the recession and pandemic need them the most.
Please join us to talk about how the pandemic and possible tax cuts could impact the programs and services we care about and to strategize about how we can work across organizations to protect critical revenues in West Virginia to meet the needs of children and families. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuGorT8pG9BMAlWr5Ex1RrL0gRIyAWXD
A more detailed agenda is forthcoming later this month, but planned speakers and sessions include:
-Sean O’Leary, senior policy analyst for the WV Center on Budget and Policy, who will share new research showing that states that protected jobs and public services during prior recessions saw quicker economic recoveries
-Seth DiStefano, policy outreach director for the WV Center on Budget and Policy, who will talk through the legislative threats and lead us in a coordinated strategic conversation
-Small group discussions on how we can coordinate across organizations ahead of and during the session, messaging, what tools and resources we can commit to the effort, new legislator outreach, and next steps.
Feel free to reach out to Kelly Allen if you have any questions:
Kelly Allen
Executive Director
WV Center on Budget and Policy
304-612-4180

Models of Volunteer Management
2020-12-18 11:00 - 13:00 | WV, United States
$35 for WVNPA members!
What motivates your organization to run programs with volunteers? The volunteer workforce can be an important resource to support your nonprofit’s programs and mission. How can you make the most out of the time supporters donate? And how can you recruit and retain volunteers to increase the impact of your organization?
This workshop is designed for small and mid-sized nonprofits. Whether you want to refresh your memory on volunteer management strategies or learn new ideas to expand your impact, this workshop will help you think through research-supported designs of volunteer programs.
Attendees of this workshop will learn:

The principles and practices of volunteer management.
The difference between charity-based and transformative service.
The theories behind social change, serendipitous, and entrepreneurial volunteer programs.
The seven steps of the human resource management model for volunteer management.

The workshop is designed to be interactive for you to share your own successes and challenges. Learn from the presenter and your peers in this engaging, two-hour workshop on volunteer management!
Speaker Information:
Bradley Wolfe is the regional coordinator for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ Southwest Minnesota Regional Chapter, based in Nicollet. Through his part-time position, Bradley provides local activities, initiatives, and connections to the resources MCN provides in the Southwest region of Minnesota.
Bradley has a doctorate in educational leadership through which he studied the relationship between nonprofits and higher education. In addition to his work with MCN, Bradley teaches courses in Human Communication at Minnesota State University, Mankato and South Central College.
December 18th 10:00am-12:00pm CST (11:00am-1:00pm EST)
Price: $55 (WVNPA Members pay $35)
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive a discount when placing their order.
Email amanda@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.

Getting Your 2020 1099's Out of QuickBooks Desktop
2021-01-13 14:00 - 15:30 | WV, United States
WVNPA Members get a $35 discount!
It’s year-end and time to get out your 1099’s! Join this timely webinar where Gregg S. Bossen CPA will walk you through how to get your 1099’s directly out of your QuickBooks File. Topics include:

Step by Step Set Up Walk Thru (can be done in 2021 for 2020 1099’s)
– Setting up Vendors
– Telling QuickBooks which transactions go on the 1099
Review 1099 info before creating
Adjusting a 1099 amount to correct the total
Creating and Sending 1099’s to Contractors
Reporting 1099’s to the IRS with the 1096 Cover Sheet

https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/1099s-quickbooks-desktop/
January 13 (Wed) 2:00-3:30pm
Price: $99 (WVNPA Members pay $64)
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive $30 off when placing their order.
Email amanda@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.

Getting Your 2020 1099's Out of QuickBooks Online
2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:30 | WV, United States
WVNPA Members get a $35 discount!
It’s year-end and time to get out your 1099’s! Join this timely webinar where Gregg S. Bossen CPA will walk you through how to get your 1099’s directly out of your QuickBooks File. Topics include:

Step by Step Set Up Walk Thru (can be done in 2021 for 2020 1099’s)
– Setting up Vendors
– Telling QuickBooks which transactions go on the 1099
Review 1099 info before creating
Adjusting a 1099 amount to correct the total
Creating and Sending 1099’s to Contractors
Reporting 1099’s to the IRS with the 1096 Cover Sheet

https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/event/1099s-quickbooks-online/

Engaging Sponsors and Donors: What’s Changed & What Hasn’t
2021-01-27 14:00 - 15:30 | WV, United States
WVNPA members attend for $35!
This fast-paced presentation will center on questions many nonprofits are facing when it comes to engaging supporters, from corporate sponsors to individual donors. What approaches do we alter during this challenging time and what must we change to keep moving forward? It is a broad arena for sure! We will focus on three components:

Lessons Learned Post 9-11: Understand how nonprofits responded when the country’s focus was elsewhere. What worked. What did not. And what insights will help us make the right decisions today when it comes to keeping our current supporters as well as attracting new, like-minded individuals and companies.
Evaluating Current Tactics: We will look at what is most likely to happen and why along with a series tough questions for that can be applied to outreach strategies, campaigns and events. Pepper in case studies from different sized organizations and the right decisions for your organization’s challenges become more clear.
The Bigger Picture: In challenging times, nonprofit volunteers and leaders must come together around a process that organizes the outreach and stewardship of individual donors, corporate sponsors, volunteers and influencers. Walk through one model that works, even when folks are social distancing.

Examples and content will draw from various sized organizations in various sized markets. So, no one will be left out of the conversation. And board members are strongly encouraged to attend!
Attendees who would like to connect with Parker before the session will be invited to do so via an optional short survey that will be sent in the registration confirmation email. She reads each one and will respond! And while there will be time for questions and answers, those interested in more detailed responses will have the opportunity to sign up for a 15-minute private Q & A session with her during Call In Days following the webinar. For added impact, invite a board member to join you at the session. (Limited space available.)
The logistics:

Webinar Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Webinar Time (Eastern Time Zone): 2:00-3:15pm ET
Registration Fee:

Members of the Partner State Association: $35 (including WVNPA Members!)
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive a discount when placing their order. Email amanda@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
Potential members of the Partner State Association: $55

Other notes: This is a live webinar and will NOT be recorded.

About the presenter:
The workshop is presented by Parker Harrington, founder, and owner of Sponsorship Plus, a national firm dedicated to helping nonprofits fulfill their mission and positively impact their communities. Parker is known for ethical approaches to galvanize sponsors and donors, engage deeply committed volunteers and inspire influencers to act. She enjoys building and leading diverse teams of staff and board and is appreciated for her high energy, knowledge, and generosity in sharing her expertise.
(WVNPA members may remember Parker if you attended the 2020 virtual Leadership Summit.)

Well Works: Wellness Coordinator Training Series - Nonprofits LEAD
2021-01-28 08:00 - 2021-06-01 17:00 | WV, United States
Welcome to the workplace wellness program designed to help your nonprofit create a culture of wellness and to empower and equip a wellness champion to coordinate wellness activities in your organization.
This cohort program is brought to you by Nonprofits LEAD at Marietta College and sponsored by the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
We have joined forces with the team at Nonprofit Wellness and Ethos Leadership Group to bring you evidence based curriculum on wellness, organizational culture and leadership. Wellness Coordinators will receive ongoing coaching during the program.
Workplace Wellness Coordinators that complete the program will receive a certificate of completion.
The cost for each organization to participate is $499 (discount for WVNPA Members – contact Amy at ace003@marietta.edu). This registration fee includes:
-Attendance at all 6 sessions for your chosen workplace wellness coordinator
-Attendance at all the 6 wellness activities for your whole team
-Access to the video library created by this program
-A network of like-minded peers working as wellness coordinators in their own organizations
-Resources for your team to continue its wellness journey
The workshops and coaching sessions will take place via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link(s) will be sent to registered participants before the first meeting.
Workshop dates are:
January 28th, 2021
February 16th
March 16th
April 22nd
May 13th
June 1st
Wellness Coordinators should reserve the whole day on those 6 dates, as there will be a morning and afternoon session.
Team members will only attend an afternoon wellness session that is 20-45 minutes.
Deadline for Registration is January 21st, 2021.
Please contact Amy at ace003@marietta.edu with any questions.
Want a flyer with more information? Click here
Ready to choose a workplace wellness coordinator and get them registered? Click here

Neighborhood Investment Program Policy Briefing
2021-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Established in 1996, the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) is set to expire on July 1, 2021. This program reaches nearly 200 nonprofits statewide and helps to leverage over $6 million annually in charitable donations. The WVNPA, Philanthropy West Virginia, and other partners are asking the legislature to renew and expand the NIP. This renewal is more important than ever as the nonprofit sector works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about the NIP on the WVNPA website!
Join us for a joint webinar on February 3rd from 4-5 PM to learn more about the issue and how you can help support the NIP renewal.
Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to register.
See how the Wade Center was able to use the NIP Gifts during the Pandemic:
NIP gifts enabled the Wade Center to keep its doors open during a change in administration while schools adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the elementary school children who attend our after-school program were at home, the Wade Center staff implemented arrival, classroom and departure procedures to ensure social distancing according to state guidelines. A grant enabled us to purchase acrylic table dividers for the classroom, and we were prepared to welcome our students to a safe learning environment. We also doubled the size of our computer lab so that when schools go all-online or virtual, we open the Wade Center’s computer lab from 9 am to 1 pm for any Mercer County students who lack internet access at home (over 30% of Bluefield households) by appointment. On those days, we serve snacks and lunch instead of snacks and dinner. The students shared their report cards with us, and over 92% made the honor roll. We believe that is testament to the work we’re doing at the Wade Center, and the NIP funds enabled us to get back up and running.

THE ROLE OF THE BOARD CHAIR
2021-02-04 16:00 - 2021-02-25 17:00 | WV, United States
$80 Members of the WVNPA!
Four 60-minute webinars, Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2021
Whether you’re just stepping into this leadership role or are a seasoned board leader, this training will help you be more effective in your role. You’ll learn how to bring your best leaderful self to the board chair role, artfully facilitate meetings that net results, and improve the leadership work of the board as a whole.
Leading a group of governance volunteers can be challenging as well as rewarding. Serving as the chair of the board is not a role for the uninspired and undecided. In this course, participants will learn about the chair’s responsibility in strengthening and improving the leadership work of the board as a whole.
This course is a great primer for new board chairs and an excellent refresher for more seasoned board members! Whether you’re a current chair, chair-elect, or head up a committee, this workshop covers leadership skills every board member needs. Topics include: leadership characteristics of effective board leaders, key relationships in and out of the board room, your leadership legacy, facilitating meetings that matter, and ways to engage individual board members.
At the end, you’ll have tips and tools to help you start your term with confidence and enthusiasm!
Learning Outcomes:
You will leave with:

A better understanding of the board chair’s responsibility in strengthening the work of the board as a whole.
Strategies that can help you lead more effectively as a board chair.
Ways to more effectively structure board meetings and engage individual board members at meetings.

Who Should Attend: Board Members, incoming Board Chairs, other committee chairs, and Executive Directors are encouraged to attend
Sessions take place Thursdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Pacific Time (4:00 pm EST).
COURSE OUTLINE:
Part 1: What Kind of a Leader are You?
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST

The Changing Landscape of Nonprofit Leadership – What’s Important Now
Characteristics of Great Board Leaders –How do You Measure Up?
Your North Star – What Will Your Legacy Be?

Part 2: What’s Your Job as Board Chair?
Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST

Common Mistakes and Frustrations
The Do’s and Don’t’s of Effective Chairmanship
How to Make the Most of Key Relationships, including the Board Chair – ED partnership

Part 3: Meetings that Matter
Thursday, February 18, 2021 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST

The Bone structure: A Masterful Agenda, Meeting Mechanics, Strategic Information, Ways to Evaluate Meetings
Shaping Powerful Questions that generate great discussion

Part 4: Presiding vs Facilitating
Thursday, February 25, 2021 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST

How to Develop Facilitative Leadership
Communication Tips for Effective Listeners
The people side of things – managing meeting dynamics and conflict

All sessions will be recorded and the recording will be 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.
Price: $160 (WVNPA Members pay $80)
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive 50% off when placing their order.
Email amanda@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.

Formal Technology Planning: What it is and How it Helps - Nonprofits LEAD
2021-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar
Overwhelmed by your organization’s growing technology requirements? Concerned about your ability to meet your needs and make good decisions? The process can be mind boggling, but you can implement a healthy and dynamic process to plan for technology that will meet your needs. In this session, we’ll talk tech planning and give you a process for getting started and managing the process.

Price: $25 (WVNPA Members save $5, email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for details!)
REGISTER HERE by February 16th
Email Amy Elliott with any questions.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Cindy Leonard has devoted over 20 years working in and with nonprofit organizations, and has served on numerous boards and committees, in various volunteer capacities, and as a consultant, a trainer, an executive director, a program manger and an IT director. Find her online at www.cindyleonardconsulting.com.

Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Online Cohort Series - Washington Nonprofits
2021-02-24 19:00 - 2021-06-16 20:30 | WV, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Five 90-minute webinars on Wednesday, February 24, March 17, April 14, May 12, & June 16, 2021, 4:00PM-5:30PM (Pacific Time)
COST
(Contact Hilaria at hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for your WVNPA Member Discount Code)

Organizations – $300 Members of State Nonprofit Associations / $500 Not-yet-members
*Register with one person’s info now. Send us up to 5 team members’ info later.
Individuals – $150 Members of State Nonprofit Associations / $300 Not-yet-members
Link: https://washingtonnonprofits.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/2021-02-24-spin
Supplementary information form: https://www.tfaforms.com/4874450
Is strategy development on your radar? Does your nonprofit organization want to engage in meaningful conversations to refresh and realign around your mission, develop a plan for the future, and energize those inside and outside the organization? If you answered yes, and you relish the idea of learning side-by-side with peers in the nonprofit sector, join us for the Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Virtual Cohort.
The strategic planning cohort is designed to guide organizational teams through a strategic planning process from start to finish over a four-month time horizon. The cohort will use resources from Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN), a toolkit to help nonprofits successfully complete strategic planning and will also include customized resources and consultations to right-size a process and plan for your organization. The course will include training on strategic planning elements and on-going peer learning and support in small breakout groups. SPiN facilitators will be available to answer questions in the large group learning space, small breakout groups, and during office hours.
BENEFITS OF THE VIRTUAL SPIN COHORT

Get the support you need to create a quality strategic plan for your nonprofit.
Support and peer accountability for a team of people from your organization to learn about and take action to create a strategic plan
Key concepts and practical tools presented in real time to guide you through the process
Peer learning and feedback at key points
Expert facilitators and assistance available as needed
By June 2021, you will have a completed strategic plan!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Board Members, Executive Directors, and other nonprofit staff working with boards.
To get the most out of the course, we recommend participating organizations do the following:

Commit 2 to 3 board and/or staff members to attend each of the five sessions and be prepared to complete practical homework assignments between sessions (drafting various pieces of your plan)
Hold regular board meetings (preferably monthly) that provide time and space for strategic planning conversations
Be an existing 501(c)3 or nonprofit corporation registered with the state

COURSE OUTLINE
Part 1: Getting Started with Strategic Planning
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm (Pacific Time)

Overview of SPiN
Phase 1 – Prepare
Phase 2 – Listen

Part 2: (Working Session) Elements of Knowing Thyself
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm (Pacific Time)

Progress check
Phase 2 – Listen

Part 3: Your Organizational North Star
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm Pacific Time

Progress check
Phase 3 – Envision
Phase 4 – Plan

Part 4: (Office Hours) Putting the Pieces Together
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm Pacific Time
Part 5: Making it Stick
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm Pacific Time

Phase 5 – Execute
Phase 6 – Evaluate
Celebrate

*Note: For a successful strategic planning process, it is recommended that you build in time for staff and board meetings. It is especially critical to schedule a longer planning session with your board and key staff to provide input on mission, vision, and strategic priorities sometime between our 3rd and 5th sessions.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Kim Rakow Bernier, M.P.A. is a social purpose consultant, facilitator and leadership coach who partners with leaders and organizations to bolster their capacity to align people, purpose and planning for impact and transformation. She is a nonprofit practitioner and educator with over twenty years of experience and leadership in building the capacity of leaders and organizations. Her specialties include strategy development and planning, board development, and leadership transition. She brings a strength’s-based, collaborative approach to her work that centers on building capacity within organizations and the individuals and teams that give them life. Kim is committed to creating inclusive and equitable spaces and systems. Her early days as a Peace Corps volunteer shaped her still evolving passion and accountability to locally owned, and culturally relevant community development and leadership.
Kim has a Master of Public Administration degree and a Certificate in International Development Policy and Management from the Evans School of Public Affairs. She is also a certified professional leadership coach.
Sandra was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and immigrated to the United States when she was a teenager. She has spent over 10 years working in nonprofits, serving in communications, farming, youth advocacy and education, human rights observation, community organizing, and nonprofit management. Sandra earned her BA in Business Administration from Seattle University.

Free and Low-Cost Tools, Software and Services for Nonprofits
2021-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
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What software, tools, and services are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are worth using?
Nonprofits faced an overnight transition in 2020 that will continue into 2021. Suddenly we’re tasked to identify, research, and decide how we’re going to stay productive, stay connected, and collaborate remotely to achieve our goals. There are a lot of great free and low-cost tools, software and services available to help nonprofits and in this webinar, Claire Billington and Colin Murphy will present and share with you the ones they’ve discovered and think are the most useful in this new era of work.
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About Our Instructors
Claire Billington
Data Services Consultant, Tech Impact
Claire’s nonprofit background includes volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, Between the Bars, and ACCT Philly. As a Tech Impact data team member, Claire works with nonprofits to assess data needs, implement collaboration solutions, and enhance their use of data. She’s passionate about helping organizations integrate technology into program design. ​
Colin Murphy
Training Program Manager, Tech Impact
Colin manages Tech Impact’s training program of webinars, workshops, and special projects to provide the technology training nonprofits need to thrive.
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FREE Volunteer WV Webinar Series - AmeriCorps 101
2021-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
AmeriCorps 101 – Volunteer WV
Have you heard of AmeriCorps, but you’re not sure exactly how the program works? Are you involved with a community organization that could use an extra set of hands to get things done? Our AmeriCorps 101 session will walk you through how AmeriCorps members can make a difference in a variety of ways, through several different streams of AmeriCorps service. This session will be geared towards how AmeriCorps can build your organizations capacity to serve.
Wednesday, March 10th at 1:00 PM.
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Fundraising During a Pandemic
2021-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Online/Zoom Web Training
Cost/Fee: $15/person
Description: As the crises like the current pandemic takes center stage, focus on our organizations’ missions can often take a back seat. As nonprofits, we should prepare for the impact of these current national and global events. But, how do we do it? We’ll discuss different strategies and how nonprofits can adapt as this impact trickles down to mission delivery and connection with donors.
Presenter: John Rainone Ed.D., President of Dabney S Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge, VA, and long-time fundraiser, will share his skills and knowledge on how to request donations even during a pandemic. This is an ideal training for Non-Profit Boards and their Staff.
Presented By: This Non-Profit Board Development Training is presented through a collaboration of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Foundation, and Hampshire County Community Foundation & Hardy County Community Foundation (affiliates of the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation).
Registration: Fundraising During a Pandemic for EMPLOYEES OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Online) – Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (augusoft.net)
Contact: For more information, contact charles.bolyard@easternwv.edu or 304-434-8000 ext. *9261

FREE Volunteer WV Webinar - My AmeriCorps Experience
2021-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
My AmeriCorps Experience
This session is open to current, future, and prospective AmeriCorps members and Alumni. Some may be looking for their next service project, some may be questioning if AmeriCorps is the right choice for them.. We welcome you! We will feature several AmeriCorps members and alumni and ask them about things they wish they had known prior to their service. If you are an AmeriCorps alum, this is a great way to connect with some prospective AmeriCorps members and offer your advice!
Friday, March 12th – 1:00 PM
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Succession Planning Re-Imagined Session 1
2021-03-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar
Succession Planning Re-Imagined
Two 90-Minute webinars: Tuesdays, March 16 & 23, 2021
$60 for WVNPA members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for code)
$120 for Nonmembers
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What does “succession planning” mean in your organization? Nonprofit executives and their boards often react nervously, even negatively, to the idea of leadership succession discussions. And according to BoardSource, 73% of nonprofits don’t have a written succession plan.
A change in leadership is always a challenge, and COVID-19 is putting more pressure than ever on nonprofits. Especially now, not having a succession plan creates a huge risk for your organization if there’s a sudden vacancy in a key position. But leadership transitions also provide opportunities for growth if your organization has a culture focused on developing the human capital it needs for the future.
Third Sector Company and Washington Nonprofits are pleased to offer this two-part webinar series to help your organization build such a culture. “Succession Planning Re-Imagined” will:

Frame succession planning as essential to your organization’s long-term sustainability
Outline the essential components of an effective succession plan
Present five options for beginning your organization’s leadership continuity work
Provide specific tools and resources to support that work
Empower you to become the champion for succession planning and leadership continuity in your organization

Who Should Attend: This series is intended for executive directors, senior staff, and board members and officers. Funders and others interested in supporting effective leadership transition also would benefit.
Sessions take place Tuesdays from 12:00PM-1:30PM Pacific Time (3:00PM-4:30PM Eastern Time).
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Part 1: Setting the Stage
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 12:00PM-1:30PM Pacific Time (3:00PM-4:30PM Eastern)
This session will frame succession planning as a key aspect of mission success and sustainability, lay a conceptual groundwork for the culture of leadership continuity, and demonstrate that there are multiple options for beginning the leadership continuity process. Participants also will explore the first of those options in detail. After completing this session, you will be equipped to:

Understand and discuss the critical need for succession planning in your organization.
Identify the essential components of an effective succession plan.
Assess your organization’s leadership continuity landscape.
Facilitate generative discussions about leadership continuity in your organization.

Part 2: Advancing the Succession Culture
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 12:00PM-1:30PM Pacific Time (3:00PM-4:30PM Eastern)
This session will examine four additional options for beginning the succession planning process. After completing this session, you will be able to:

Assemble an inventory of organizational information critical to smooth operation during a leadership transition.
Recommend a board leadership pipeline strategy for your organization.
Facilitate board adoption of three essential leadership succession policies.
Initiate a generative discussion about HR practices that cultivate talent stewardship.
Leverage your organization’s strategic plan to advance leadership continuity.

All sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one of the sessions will still have access to all course materials.
We are committed to making our online courses as accessible as possible to all learners. Please contact us with any concerns or requests.
Price: $120 (WVNPA Members pay $60)
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive 50% off when placing their order.
Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
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ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Randy Brinson, Nonprofit Leadership Governance Strategist
Randy Brinson is Third Sector Company’s Senior Strategist for Board and Executive Leadership Development. Certified in nonprofit board consulting (BoardSource) and leadership succession planning (Third Sector Company), Randy is a trusted partner in chief executive searches and leads governance trainings, board retreats and strategic planning activities. He also has interim leadership experience and is passionate about helping organizations build capacity to better serve their missions.

Beginner Grantwriting: Getting Started
2021-03-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 08:00-11:00 AM
Fee: $89 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code)/$129 for nonmembers
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Workshop Description
This workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This training will provide content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the basics of grantseeking. This session will dig into the basic elements of foundation research and grant planning. This is a beginner-level workshop.
In this training, you will:

Deepen your understanding about the Minnesota funding landscape;
Learn about the types of foundations providing grants to Minnesota’s nonprofits; and
Develop an understanding of the sections of a grant proposal including budgeting and evaluation.

Workshop participants will receive a digital copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.
Speaker Information
Aileen Rosa Sánchez is an entrepreneurial, donor-centric strategist with more than two decades of experience increasing revenue, engaging stakeholders, and furthering organizational missions. Aileen’s previous philanthropic portfolio includes Mayo Clinic, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and various Twin Cities nonprofits, as well as political and foundation engagement. Aileen helped co-found the Latino Economic Development Center and also the New World School of the Arts Alumni Foundation in her hometown of Miami. She has also helped build diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at various institutions.
Aileen received her B.A. from Oberlin College; M.B.A. from Augsburg University; Oberlin College Community Action Fellowship; Mayo Clinic Bronze Quality Fellowship; Metro State University Community Development Careership; and Hispanics in Philanthropy Next Generation Philanthropy Fellowship. Aileen is the director of development and communications for Genesys Works Twin Cities and serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota Chapter and the Latino Economic Development Center.

Neighborhood Investment Program Briefing 3
2021-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
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We are thrilled to announce that Senator Weld will be joining us for our next NIP Briefing on Wednesday, March 17th from 4-5 PM. Sen. Weld will provide insight on engaging representatives with your impact stories. We are pleased to welcome back Chris Hall and Jessica Wintz-Adams with Orion Strategies to provide an update on the bills and a tutorial on how to craft a personalized message to your representatives using your stories.
Please share your stories about how the NIP has impacted your work. You can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your stories will be used to illustrate the continued nonprofit need and showcase the impactful work you do in communities across the state..
Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to register for the briefing.

Board Training: Inclusion & Diversity
2021-03-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
Is building an inclusive and welcoming board culture a priority for your organization? While very important, even well-intended efforts to do so can be insensitive and harmful. It matters how your organization recruits board members, and recruiting efforts must be done thoughtfully to create a culture that values every perspective. How do you diversify board membership? How do you set up an environment that welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives? How do you name the privilege that is in inherently in the room to ensure privileged voices sit back?
Speaker Information
The most important thing about Bukata Hayes is that he is the son of Dia Damani and Karen Hayes, husband to Lisa and father to Damani, Jalen, Zavier, and Zuri. In addition to this, he has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Mankato Diversity Council, a non-profit, focused on diversity, inclusion and equity in Southern Minnesota since September, 2006. In March 2020, he co-authored a book titled, WRITE on RACE to be RIGHT on RACE Resource Journaling Guide which is a self-study on race highlighting its many impacts on our communities. He also co-hosts a local radio show and podcast called DEI: Engaged Exchanges which discusses issues with diversity, equity and inclusion with local and statewide leaders. Bukata received his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. He has membership and/or is on the board of numerous organizations such as the Mankato Chapter of the NAACP (Executive Committee), Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Board (President), Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Board (Vice President) and the Blandin Foundation Board.

The Board's Role in Strategic Partnerships
2021-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
The last twelve months have provided a blizzard of overwhelming, shifting needs;
complicated state and national trends; and, limited resources of staff, time and funds. As some organizations continue to ramp up services, others continue to explore ways to scale back. Savvy nonprofits are taking steps now to creatively and responsibly maximize mission impact through strategicpartnerships. What is the board’s role and what are their fiduciary responsibilities in these discussions?
To learn more, board members are invited to join expert Marta Brockmeyer, Ph.D., for this important
discussion. Exclusively for nonprofit board members, Marta will help us explore:

partnership benefits during a challenging time
determining your organization’s readiness for a partnership
types of nonprofit partnerships
decision making criteria for partner selection
success factors
a look forward

Note: This live session will NOT be recorded.
This session is $55 for nonmembers and $35 for WVNPA members! Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to request the discount code!
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About the Presenter:
Marta Brockmeyer, Ph.D. has supported the human services community for thirty-
five years by facilitating partnership discussions and increasing organizational capacity to deliver effective sustainable services. Projects include more than fifty strategic partnership efforts (over half merger-related), more than forty strategic plans and many diverse planning assignments such as organizational reorganizations and cultural assessments and executive coaching. She conducted a state-wide project for the Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet and has facilitated two large community-based opioid projects. Marta also donates countless hours to supporting her human services colleagues. Her counseling and administrative background allow her to approach complex planning issues with sensitivity and common sense. Additional information is available at martabrockmeyer.com.

Succession Planning Re-Imagined
2021-03-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar

Income Generation for Nonprofits
2021-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description:
Has this world-wide pandemic brought some uncertainty to the future of your nonprofit? Have you seen your donor contributions drop, leaving you wondering how your organization will thrive in the future?
Nonprofit work is important and we want to help you sustain your organization and gain a level of income continuity. Our goal is to help you increase revenue through innovative use of your organization’s existing talents and treasures. This workshop is designed to walk you through the design thinking, ideation, and asset inventory process to identify which of your existing resources are best suited for the formation of a new business model. Using the Lean Startup methodology, we will provide you the framework and tools for designing business plans to generate revenue.
Attendees of this workshop will learn:

Design Thinking and Ideation
Asset Inventory
Value Mapping of Assets
Storyboarding
Building a Business Model

The workshop is designed to be interactive so come prepared to engage, get creative, and discover how you can leverage what you already have to open up opportunities for your nonprofit to not just survive an economic downturn, but thrive in one!
Speaker Information
Christine Beech is co-founder of Copiavia, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits thrive and grow. She is also the Executive Director of the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and an Assistant Professor of Business at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
She holds a Doctoral Degree in Management and her dissertation investigated revenue generation through entrepreneurial activity in faith-based nonprofits.
George Beech co-founded Copiavia and is a passionate servant in the public arena having served in senior leadership positions in the Federal Government, military, and local nonprofit organizations. Most recently George served as the administrator of a large nonprofit in Rochester where he focused on using the organization’s resources as a platform for community engagement and sustained revenue generation.
A lifelong learner, George has a Master of Science degree in Management, a Master of Arts degree in Security Studies, and a Master of Biblical and Theological Studies.
