WVNPA Webinar: Grantwriting and the 80/20 Rule
2016-04-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | WV
Do you spend more time writing or planning your grant applications? One reason many people find grant writing so frustrating or overwhelming is because they haven’t spent enough time planning how to present their programs before they begin the writing process. The 90 minute webinar will teach you how to manage your grant seeking process so that 80% of your time is spent planning a strong application and only 20% is required for writing the application. Alice Ruhnke will discuss how to use her planning tool so that all parts of your application are coherent, well-developed, and connected. Once you begin using this system, you time spent preparing applications will be shortened! This webinar is for new and intermediate grant writers.
About the Presenter:
Alice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage, a progressive, innovative consulting business devoted to helping organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, The Grant Advantage offers grant writing and editing services, funding searches, qualitative evaluation, program development, Appreciative Inquiry facilitation, and workshops, trainings and webinars. Over the past decade, Alice has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to help them increase their organizational capacity and secure funding. She has raised over $7 million writing federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants and has been in charge of awarding and monitoring federal funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia. If Alice is not at her computer writing, she can usually be found facilitating trainings for individuals and organizations. Alice received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Relations and Master of Arts degree in Education/Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
Continuing Education Credits:
WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.5 hours Core Area Resource Development: Category 1 – Grant Writing
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
Download the mail-in registration form

WVNPA Webinar: How To Fly the COOP and Regroup
2016-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | WV
Do you know what to do when a disaster or emergency impacts your organization? Impacts your services or place of operations? Learn how to plan for all types of emergencies to keep your organization up and running and serving the community. Did you know that 25% of organizations do not reopen following a major disaster? Learn how and what to plan for to be functionally and financially resilient.
Continuity of operations (COOP) is a Federal initiative, required by Presidential directive, to ensure that agencies are able to continue performance of essential functions under a broad range of circumstances. COOP should be a part of every agency’s fundamental mission. Today’s changing threat environment has increased the need for continuity capabilities and plans at all levels of government, the private sector, faith-based, non-profit and community based organizations.
This presentation will explain the scope of continuity of operations and the benefits of continuity planning, with an emphasis toward non-profit and voluntary organizations.

About the Presenters:

Jerry Beckett, Cabell County’s Office of Emergency Management Planner
His duties include Training and Exercise coordination, NIMS compliance, Emergency Operations and Continuity planning, public preparedness training, CERT coordination, Chairman of the Cabell/Wayne LEPC, facilitator for the Cabell/Wayne Homeland Security Group, Emergency Operations Center Manager, and other duties as assigned. He is also a RESA III Instructor and a WV University Adjunct Instructor. Prior to his appointment as Cabell County Emergency Planner, he served as the Regional Coordinator for Homeland Security Region VI, WV Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. He is a graduate of Marshall University and holds numerous certifications in Emergency Management.
Greg Fuller, Homeland Security Region 6 Area Liaison
Greg has over 35 years of safety and emergency services experience. He is presently engaged as an Area Liaison for the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Greg completed a pilot program engagement as an emergency disaster response planner for the West Virginia Military Authority in 2011.
Fuller honorably completed his tenure with the City of Huntington retiring as Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services in 2009. He is cross-trained in law enforcement, emergency medical services, hazardous materials and holds certification as an emergency management specialist. Fuller completed a master degree in safety management at Marshall University in Huntington. He holds undergraduate degrees in fire science technology and occupational firefighting
Clara Mullins, Vice-President, Operations Program Director, Business Continuity Administrator and Community Reinvestment Officer for City National Bank.
Clara has been with City for nearly 20 years in various management capacities. Clara has been in the financial industry since 1977, having started out as Assistant Manager at Beneficial Finance Company in Clarksburg, WV. She is the founding Chairman and current Co-Chairman of the WV Banker’s Association Disaster Preparedness Task Force, serves as a Board Member with Volunteer WV, and as a council member of the WV Citizens Corp. She is also a member of InfraGard, a citizen’s division of the FBI and the WV Fusion Center.
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
Continuing Education Credits:
WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 2 Hours Core Area – Service Provision: Category 1 Program Development
Download the mail-in registration form

WVNPA Webinar: Ten Best Practices of Nonprofit Boards
2016-07-19 11:00 - 12:15 | WV
Serving on a nonprofit board is one of the most significant ways someone can make a difference in their community. However, with service comes responsibility. This webinar will clearly and succinctly explain what board members need to do to govern their organizations responsibly. By diligently enacting the 10 best practice responsibilities, boards will successfully perform the fiduciary and oversight tasks with which they are entrusted. This training will help new and experienced board members and executive directors dig in to each responsibility with definitions, examples, and implementation tips. Ultimately, participants will discover what it really means to practice good governance in the boardroom.
About the Presenter:
Tricia Kingery, is the founder and president of Kingery & Company, LLC. She is living the dream of providing effective and affordable communications consulting for West Virginia’s nonprofit organizations through marketing, planning and training. With a MA in Counseling and BA in Psychology from Marshall University, along with a MBA from West Virginia University, she understands how to work with people and organizations to help them achieve personal and professional goals. She practices a relationship-based communication philosophy that empowers people, develops organizations, and strengthens communities. She is an expert strategic planning facilitator and has developed a unique approach to assessing community needs. In addition, she has served in a variety of national and regional marketing and public relations positions.
Tricia’s passion lies in serving as a voice for abused, neglected and troubled children. She is the Executive Director for the West Virginia Child Care Association. She also manages the John K. Clendenen Scholarship Fund, a legacy of her father who was a dedicated principal for many years. Tricia enjoys mentoring young people, collecting children’s books and traveling. She lives with her husband and daughter, Alexandra, in Charleston, WV.
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
Continuing Education Credits:
WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.25 Hours Core Area Board of Directors/Governance – Category 1 Board Self Governance
Download the mail-in registration form

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
2016-08-09 02:00 - 16:00 | Unnamed Venue, WV
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2016/
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*
(Earn 6.0 hours of CPE credit – 2.0 each day)
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 2016 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

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
2016-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Unnamed Venue, WV, United States
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2016/
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*
(Earn 6.0 hours of CPE credit – 2.0 each day)
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

WVNPA Webinar: Writing Federal Grants
2016-08-18 13:00 - 14:30 | WV
The federal government is increasingly interested in funding the important work done by community and faith-based groups throughout the country. Every year the government releases millions of dollars to help nonprofit organizations serve their communities. During this 90 minute webinar, Alice Ruhnke will talk about how to identify federal grant opportunities, and she’ll outline the major elements of grant applications required by most federal agencies. Resources to help your organization through the government grant seeking process will also be discussed.
About the Presenter:
Alice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage, a progressive, innovative consulting business devoted to helping organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, The Grant Advantage offers grant writing and editing services, funding searches, qualitative evaluation, program development, Appreciative Inquiry facilitation, and workshops, trainings and webinars. Over the past decade, Alice has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to help them increase their organizational capacity and secure funding. She has raised over $7 million writing federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants and has been in charge of awarding and monitoring federal funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia. If Alice is not at her computer writing, she can usually be found facilitating trainings for individuals and organizations. Alice received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Relations and Master of Arts degree in Education/Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
Continuing Education Credits:
WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.5 hours Core Area Resource Development: Category 1 – Grant Writing
Download the mail-in registration form

WVNPA Webinar: Complying with the New Federal Overtime Rule - Your Questions Answered
2016-08-24 10:30 - 12:00 | WV
Federal law known as the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) establishes, among other things minimum wage requirements and overtime pay requirements for employers. The presentation will consist of an overview of the FLSA and its application to employers in the non-profit realm. The presentation will include an summary of the FLSA and in depth review of what factors are to be considered when evaluating if an employee is to be classified as “exempt” (salary) or “non-exempt” (hourly) under the law. Further, there will be a discussion on the proposed changes to the FLSA that are to be implemented beginning December 1, 2016, how the proposed changes to the FLSA may impact your organization, ways to notify your employees of the changes in the law and what steps your organization should take to prepare for the proposed changes in the law.
A portion of this webinar will be spent answering your questions about the new overtime rule. If you have a question, please email to ashley@dev.wvnpa.org by August 19.
About the Presenter:

Lori D. Counts-Smith is an associate with Lewis, Glasser, Casey & Rollins, PLLC, located in Charleston, WV. Lori’s practice area focuses on litigation in a variety of areas including: employment, commercial, personal injury, and domestic/family law. Lori graduated in 2007 from the University of Charleston with a degree in Business Administration and a degree in Accounting. She earned her law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2010. Outside of work, Lori is a member of the Charleston Rotary Club and enjoys spending time with her husband, gardening, and photography.

Continuing Education Credits: WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.5 hours Core Area: Human Resources – Employment Law
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
Download the mail-in registration form

Webinar: Bring What's Next, WV to Your Community
2016-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | WV
A free webinar designed for citizens that want to be catalysts of positive change in their community, brought to you by the WV Center for Civic Life.

What’s Next is a statewide initiative designed to set directions for our future – based on West Virginians’ own ideas for helping their communities and the state move forward.

Learn from others across the state who are strengthening their communities by:

Developing strong coalitions of local partners
Reaching out to involve new people
Facilitating effective public discussions
Using productive dialogue as a foundation for action

Register: whatsnextwv.splashthat.com

WVNPA Webinar: Using Outcome Data To Tell Your Story
2016-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 | WV
*This webinar is in the process of being rescheduled. Please check back later to learn more.
Every nonprofit organization has a story to tell, but many remain as a “best kept secret” year after year. Stories developed around well-documented outcome data are vital to building your organization’s relationship with the community. So how do you enhance your organization’s compelling stories with solid outcome data in order to advance your mission? During this presentation, Alice Ruhnke will discuss methods to collect the data you need, how to use data-driven stories to communicate your message, and ways to tailor your story to constituencies both inside and outside of your organization.

About the Presenter:

Alice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage, a progressive, innovative consulting business devoted to helping organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, The Grant Advantage offers grant writing and editing services, funding searches, qualitative evaluation, program development, Appreciative Inquiry facilitation, and workshops, trainings and webinars. Over the past decade, Alice has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to help them increase their organizational capacity and secure funding. She has raised over $7 million writing federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants and has been in charge of awarding and monitoring federal funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia. If Alice is not at her computer writing, she can usually be found facilitating trainings for individuals and organizations. Alice received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Relations and Master of Arts degree in Education/Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
Continuing Education Credits:
WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.5 hours Core Area Service Provision: Category 2 – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation
Download the mail-in registration form

Facilitating Community Discussions
2016-09-15 15:00 - 16:00 | WV
A free webinar designed for citizens that want to be catalysts of positive change in their community, brought to you by the WV Center for Civic Life.
Want productive public discussions?

Then you need strong facilitation that helps community members work through different points of view and set directions for future work.

This webinar will help you:

Understand the role of a facilitator of public discussions
Learn practices that support productive conversation
Develop skills in dealing with facilitation challenges.

Register: facilitatingdiscussions.splashthat.com

WVNPA Webinar: Introduction to New WVNPA Member Benefit - Insurance Options
2016-10-13 10:00 - 10:45 | WV
The WVNPA is pleased to announce that we have endorsed Thornburg Insurance Agency and Joe Stanton to develop a new member benefit – insurance options specifically for our association members.
Joe Stanton and his team have a wealth of products and services that can be customized to your organization regardless of your size. Thornburg Insurance Agency delivers solutions that mitigate your risk and improve your efficiency through strategic review of your insurance and benefit program needs and objectives as well as incorporating resources for Safety, HR, DOT, FMCSA, DOL, OSHA, ACA and a wealth of other areas related to compliance and human resources. Please join us for this webinar to learn more about this new member benefit.

About the Presenter:

Joe Stanton serves as the Vice President of Thornburg Insurance Agency. Joe holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a certificate in Business Management Foundations from Marshall University. He is married to Shonda Stanton, Head Softball Coach at Marshall University and they have been blessed with three amazing children.

WVNPA Webinar: An Alternative to State Unemployment Insurance with Thornburg Insurance and First Nonprofit
2016-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 | WV
Almost all employers are required to pay State Unemployment Insurance (SUI). For-profit employers have only one option and that is to participate in the State Unemployment Fund where premiums are collected via the State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) as a risk pool. That means if your organization does not have high unemployment claims, you may be subsidizing other organizations including for-profit employers that do have high claims. With the West Virginia economy, the state budget deficit and unemployment claims expected to rise, we strongly suggest you join us for this webinar and evaluate if Thornburg Insurance Agency and First Nonprofit can bring you a better solution to the State Unemployment Tax.
About the Presenters:

Joe Stanton serves as the Vice President of Thornburg Insurance Agency. Joe holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a certificate in Business Management Foundations from Marshall University. He is married to Shonda Stanton, Head Softball Coach at Marshall University and they have been blessed with three amazing children.
Marshall Whittey is a graduate of University of Nevada, earning a B.S. with a concentration in Elementary Education. In his role, Marshall works directly with First Nonprofit’s program partners, insurance brokers, members, and prospective members around the country. Prior to joining First Nonprofit in 2010, he had a background in sales, sales management, and project management. Marshall also maintains Property & Casualty insurance licenses and utilizes his experience in the insurance industry to introduce the value of risk transfer alternatives. He travels extensively, educating our insurance agent & broker network, presenting seminars, and meeting with individual employers and their representatives about the options available in managing their unemployment insurance obligations.

Grantwriting 101: Practical Information to Help You Write Successful Grants
2017-01-26 14:00 - 15:30 | WV
Thursday, January 26 from 2-3:30 EST
A free 90-minute webinar presented by Alice Ruhnke of The Grant Advantage and hosted by TechSoup and GrantStation!
Grantwriting 101: Practical Information to Help You Write Successful Grants

If writing successful grants is part of your New Year’s resolution, this webinar is for you! During 90 minutes together, Alice will highlight what funders are looking for in grant applications, cut through confusing grant-related terminology, detail each section of a typical grant proposal, learn how to systematically connect all the pieces, and outline ways to infuse your organization’s strengths into your proposal to create the best application possible.
This is an excellent learning opportunity for beginners, but experienced writers will also benefit from this strength-based approach that incorporates many real life examples and resources.
Click here to register for free today!
The webinar will also be recorded and archived on the TechSoup website. To find it, please sign up for the webinar and TechSoup will send you an email notification when it is available.
Please note that if you dial in by phone, you may need to provide this additional code: 42527841
About Alice Ruhnke:
Alice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage. Over the past decade, Alice has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to help them increase their organizational capacity and secure funding. She has raised over $14.2 million writing federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants and has been in charge of awarding and monitoring federal funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia.

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
2017-02-07 14:00 - 2017-02-09 16:00 | WV
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2017/
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*
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 2016 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

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
2017-02-14 14:00 - 2017-02-16 16:00 | WV
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2017/
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*
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

WVNPA Webinar: Strategic Planning - A Key to Surviving in 2017 and Beyond (Part 1)
2017-03-23 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
This is part one in a two part series of webinars. This series of webinars will explore the steps in creating and implementing a strategic plan for your organization that will help you survive changes your organization will face this year as well as help you build a more sustainable organization for the future.
Part 1 Learning Objectives: Participants will…

Identify tasks to be completed before beginning the strategic planning process.
Plan the strategic planning process for their organizations.
Learn the steps in hiring a consultant to assist with the strategic planning process.
Identify the roles of Board, staff and others in the strategic planning process.

CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Service Provision: Program Development)
About the Presenter:

Jeanette Wojcik served as the Executive Director of Faith in Action Caregivers, Inc. from 1995 until her retirement in 2016. During that time she took the organization from the initial start-up to a program that provided services annually to more than 1,950 elderly and disabled individuals in a three-county area by matching these individuals with volunteers. Prior to that position, Jeanette had an extensive career
in volunteer recruitment, training and management that included five years as a teacher, seven years in the community mental health system as a prevention consultant, and almost ten years with Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council as a Field Director.
Through the Faith in Action National Program Office, Jeanette served as mentor to Faith in Action programs in West Virginia, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania. In 2005, she played a key role in the establishment of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network, a membership organization for Faith in Action programs. She has presented workshops at conferences and webinars on the national, state, and regional level on a variety of topics including volunteer recruitment and management, coalition development, board development, nonprofit executive transitions, and program sustainability. Jeanette holds a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University in secondary education with specializations in social studies and public speaking. She completed hermaster’s degree in American Frontier History at West Virginia University in 1973. Jeanette resides in St. Clairsville, OH.

WVNPA Webinar: Member Benefits - Thornburg Insurance Agency and Freshbenies
2017-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | WV
In 2016, the WVNPA began endorsement of Thornburg Insurance Agency and Joe Stanton to develop a new member benefit – insurance options specifically for our association members. This webinar will introduce you to one of these potential benefits.
Are you frustrated with your health insurance? High out-of-pocket costs, waits for appointments, and then more waiting at the doctor’s office..it’s a headache!
Wouldn’t you rather have:

no-cost primary care visits by phone or video
no-cost specialist consults by email
non-partisan advocates to help members navigate the system and even negotiate out of network bills
an Rx savings program NOT tied to insurance that provides another option for better pricing (even with insurance)

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should join us for this WVNPA webinar. Those who register early will receive an online bingo card and be eligible for a giveaway from our sponsor, freshbenies.
One freshbenies card delivers all this real-life help to employees PLUS their spouse and dependents…find out more on the webinar!
About the Presenters:

Joe Stanton serves as the Vice President of Thornburg Insurance Agency. Joe holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a certificate in Business Management Foundations from Marshall University. He is married to Shonda Stanton, Head Softball Coach at Marshall University and they have been blessed with three amazing children.
Dan Worthington is a 30 year benefits veteran formerly with Unum and Benefitmall. He is a cost containment advocate and helps employers fight skyrocketing healthcare costs as Sales Executive for freshbenies, the 255th fastest growing company on the Inc 5000 List. He believes food is medicine and is passionate about a healthy lifestyle.

WVNPA Webinar: Strategic Planning - A Key to Surviving in 2017 and Beyond (Part 2)
2017-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
This is the second part in a two part series of webinars. This series of webinars will explore the steps in creating and implementing a strategic plan for your organization that will help you survive changes your organization will face this year as well as help you build a more sustainable organization for the future.
Part 2 Learning Objectives: Participants will…

Learn to write effective strategic goals.
Learn to write measurable objectives and action steps.
Learn to identify measurable outcomes.
Develop a strategy for implementation of the strategic plan.
Identify ways to use the strategic plan to build a sustainable organization and to weather financial crises.

CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Service Provision: Program Development)
About the Presenter:

Jeanette Wojcik served as the Executive Director of Faith in Action Caregivers, Inc. from 1995 until her retirement in 2016. During that time she took the organization from the initial start-up to a program that provided services annually to more than 1,950 elderly and disabled individuals in a three-county area by matching these individuals with volunteers. Prior to that position, Jeanette had an extensive career
in volunteer recruitment, training and management that included five years as a teacher, seven years in the community mental health system as a prevention consultant, and almost ten years with Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council as a Field Director.
Through the Faith in Action National Program Office, Jeanette served as mentor to Faith in Action programs in West Virginia, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania. In 2005, she played a key role in the establishment of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network, a membership organization for Faith in Action programs. She has presented workshops at conferences and webinars on the national, state, and regional level on a variety of topics including volunteer recruitment and management, coalition development, board development, nonprofit executive transitions, and program sustainability. Jeanette holds a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University in secondary education with specializations in social studies and public speaking. She completed hermaster’s degree in American Frontier History at West Virginia University in 1973. Jeanette resides in St. Clairsville, OH.

For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

WVNPA Webinar: Americorps Speed Dating
2017-04-11 11:00 - 11:45, 2018-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
Come meet your match during this FREE webinar! Have you ever wanted an AmeriCorps or Senior Corps volunteer? You are in the right place!
Now, more than ever, West Virginia organizations could use an extra set of hands. Whether you are looking for a full-time volunteer or a team of volunteers, National Service programs like AmeriCorps and Senior Corps could be a great fit. Pull up a chair and learn how nonprofits can tap into these resources. Programs covered will include: AmeriCorps, VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, and Senior Corps. Come find a National Service program that makes your heart sing!
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.

Free Tour of the NEW GrantStation Website
2017-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | WV
Join Jeremy Smith, GrantStation’s Communications and Technology Director, and Sara Kennedy, Director of Online Education, for a quick tour of the NEW GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com and it will also highlight the recent changes to the website, including a new look, new navigation, new search interfaces, and additional charitable database search criteria. This 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 manages the Insider and International Insider newsletters, deals with GrantStation’s internal and external tech issues, conducts the monthly public 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.
Learn more/Register: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=x26v3yhnutwv&campaign=c2wa05xaaohs

National Council of Nonprofits Webinar: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit
2017-04-25 15:30 - 16:30 | WV
An event from the National Council of Nonprofits that is FREE to our members:
Just in time to chase away the winter blues and welcome spring, we’re excited to announce a special webinar on April 25, 2017 with Beth Kanter, master trainer and influential author/blogger, on the subject of her newest book, The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout. WVNPA members can attend this webinar for free!
2017 is shaping up to be a challenging year. The National Council of Nonprofits and its network of state associations of nonprofits, including the WVNPA, strive to help your nonprofit be resilient and ready for whatever lies in store. Curious about what practices your nonprofit can use to be happy, healthy and sustainable? Beth will share her personal and professional journey toward a happy, healthy culture of well-being, and pass along lots of tips that you won’t want to miss. This program offers a terrific way to share the wisdom of a happy, healthy nonprofit with your team and board members.
Register today. Members can email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code to waive the registration fee. Nonmembers pay $25.

WVNPA Webinar: Protection for Nonprofit Directors and Officers
2017-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | WV
Did you know that 63% of nonprofit organizations have experienced a Directors and Officers liability claim in the last 10 years? Did you know that Directors and Officers claims are filed twice as much in nonprofits than private companies? Did you know that directors and officers can be held personally liable for their own actions and inactions and those of the people they oversee? How do you familiarize the board with your mission and their responsibility to minimize litigation exposures? Do you implement risk management strategies to prevent or mitigate litigation exposure? What have you done to safeguard your organization and the board with the right Directors and Officers Insurance from a reliable carrier? We hope you can join us to learn more about this essential protection for your directors and officers.
Click the following link to watch a video on more about Nonprofit D&O liability risk from one of Thornburg Insurance’s partner carriers: https://www.shamrockresource.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=k-3gXWe2NoA%3d&portalid=128
About the Presenters:
Joe Stanton serves as the Vice President of Thornburg Insurance Agency. Joe holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a certificate in Business Management Foundations from Marshall University. He is married to Shonda Stanton, Head Softball Coach at Marshall University and they have been blessed with three amazing children.
James (Jim) Rogus is a Regional Underwriting Manager for Travelers Insurance. He has over 29 years of experience in the Management Liability and Surety Industries, all with Travelers Bond and Specialty Insurance. His expertise includes: Private and Nonprofit Director’s & Officers Insurance, Employment Practices Liability, Employee Benefits Fiduciary Liability, Crime Insurance, Kidnap & Ransom, Professional Liability, Cyber Liability, and Identity Theft Expense Reimbursement Coverages. He also started his career as a Contract and Commercial Surety Bond Underwriter. He has a B.S. in Business from Indiana University of PA and an MBA from Duquesne University. He has the Associate Fidelity & Surety Bond Designation and is a licensed Continuing Education instructor in NY, PA, and WV.

WVNPA Webinar: Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement in Nonprofits
2017-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
This webinar describes some of the issues that allow fraud to occur, including a lack of adequate internal controls over the accounting processes, management overrides of internal controls, and pressure to achieve specific financial results. Learn the most common types of fraud schemes and the cost-effective internal controls which can be implemented to prevent these schemes.
About the Presenter:
Jodey Altier is President and Managing Partner of Perry & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, A.C with offices in Vienna and Wheeling, WV and St. Clairsville and Marietta, OH. She is a 100% woman-owned, small disadvantaged business certified by the WBENC. Ms. Altier is a Certified Public Accountant. She obtained the American Institute of Certified Accountants (AICPA) Certification in Financial Forensics (CFF) in 2015. She graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University with Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Psychology. Her distinguished career in public accounting began at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLC. Ms. Altier has a long history of providing litigation support to many local governments and attorneys in the areas of fraud and forensic financial reporting.
Over the past two years, Ms. Altier has strategically positioned Perry & Associates as one of the top accounting firms in West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. In 2016, Ms. Altier started the first “Perry & Associates’ Entrepreneur of the Year Award”. Additionally, Ms. Altier began a partnership with Ohio Valley University to provide leadership and training for the University’s new degree program in Forensic Accounting. This partnership provides hand-on training and leadership for the students in the forensic accounting program and will provide the area with highly-trained forensic accountants in the next few years. Ms. Altier is a member of the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center as well as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program.
CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Financial Management)
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

WVNPA Webinar: Internal Controls and Preparing for an Audit
2017-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
This webinar discusses internal controls and how to implement best practices to ensure safeguarding of assets and proper financial reporting. Also, learn tips for a successful audit.
About the Presenter: Jodey Altier is President and Managing Partner of Perry & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, A.C with offices in Vienna and Wheeling, WV and St. Clairsville and Marietta, OH. She is a 100% woman-owned, small disadvantaged business certified by the WBENC. Ms. Altier is a Certified Public Accountant. She graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University with Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Psychology. Her distinguished career in public accounting began at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLC. Ms. Altier has a long history of providing litigation support to many local governments and attorneys in the areas of fraud and forensic financial reporting.
CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Financial Management)
For those registering online, we apply an 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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
2017-08-15 14:00 - 2017-08-17 16:00 | WV
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2017-aug/
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Desktop:
Day 1: Tuesday, August 15th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, August 16th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, August 17th
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-2017-aug/

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
2017-08-22 14:00 - 2017-08-24 16:00 | WV
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, August 22nd
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, August 23rd
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, August 24th
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-2017-aug/

WVNPA Webinar: Politicizing Nonprofits - What Charitable Nonprofits & Foundations Need to Know (and What They Can Do About It)
2017-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
FREE to Members and Non-Members!
Hosted by: West Virginia Nonprofit Association and Philanthropy WV
This webinar will provide background on the law that protects 501(c)(3) organizations from demands for political endorsements and campaign contributions (known as the Johnson Amendment), address why most nonprofits consider nonpartisanship essential to advancing mission, review administration and legislative challenges, and discuss the impact of the repeal on the Johnson Amendment on foundations, and how nonprofits and foundations can educate and advocate on this issue.
The webinar will cover:
. Why the Johnson Amendment is important;
. Its history;
. What is happening concerning it in the Administration and Congress;
. How we are engaging with coalitions;
. The Community Letter in Support of Nonpartisanship and how your state has engaged; and
. What steps individual nonprofits and foundations can take right now.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
About the Presenters:

David L. Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits. Prior to joining the National Council in February 2010, David served as Director of Government Affairs at Independent Sector. He served in the public sector from 2001 to 2007 as a Senior Counsel and as Policy Director to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Before working on Capitol Hill, David directed federal policy for a consulting firm and practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, as well as government relations at the federal and state levels.

Jay Hutchins is Associate Director of Policy for the United Philanthropy Forum. Jay brings with him an extensive record of public policy development and issue advocacy. His background reflects a lifelong commitment to public service and civic engagement. Jay has served as a senior advisor and director of government affairs at the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation where he led efforts on issues including retirement security and employee protections. At the Greater Baltimore Committee, a regional business advocacy organization, Jay successfully advocated for a record increase in Baltimore City school funding and the passage of public-private partnership legislation. Earlier in his career, Jay held government affairs positions both in and outside of government with a focus on education and workforce issues. He lobbied Congress and the White House for Goodwill Industries International and before that served in the Clinton Administration as an appointee to the Peace Corps. Jay holds a law degree from Howard University School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration from Winston-Salem State University. He lives in Montgomery County, Maryland with his wife and their two children.

Tiffany Gourley joined the Council of Nonprofits’ Team as State Policy Counsel in 2016. She recently moved to DC from Honolulu, where she served as a legislative attorney for the Hawaii Legislature, supporting legislators on a wide range of issues. Previously, she externed at the Hawai`i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations, tracking legislation of interest to nonprofit organizations, and at the Hawaii Attorney General’s Office, working in the Tax and Charities Division researching nonprofit compliance. A native of small-town Western Pennsylvania, Tiffany earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Colorado – Boulder in 2008 and her law degree at the University of Hawaii in 2012 and received the CALI Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Organizations. Before law school, she started a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on raising and disbursing funds for educational scholarships and volunteer grants and has since helped create and consult on five 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. In her free time, Tiffany loves surfing, skiing, traveling the world, and chasing after adventure.

Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
2018-01-23 14:00 - 14:45 | WV
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 2.27.18
FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 3.27.18
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

WVNPA Webinar: New FASB Rules - An Overview of Changes to Preparing Nonprofit Financial Statements
2018-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) recently released ASU 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, with the goal of improving not-for-profit entity financial statements to provide more useful information to donors, grantors, creditors and other financial statement users. The ASU significantly changes how not-for-profits present net assets on the face of the financial statements, as well as requires additional disclosures for expenses by nature and function and for the liquidity and availability of resources. Since this represents the first major change to not-for-profit financial statement preparation since the mid-1990’s, gaining an understanding of the new requirements is critical for not-for-profit operations. This webinar provides a high-level summary of ASU 2016-14 to assist your organization’s team in understanding these fundamental changes to accounting standards.
About the Presenter:
Jessica Heldman is a Senior Audit Manager at Perry & Associates CPA’s A.C. Heldman received her B.A. in Management and Political Science from Marietta College and her MBA from the University of Cincinnati. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. She has worked in public accounting for over ten years where she specializes in governmental and not-for-profit auditing. Heldman is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) and is involved with several local not-for-profit organizations. She has previously served as an adjunct faculty member at Washington State Community College.
