From Welcome to Good Riddance: Spotting Employment Law Issues in the Nonprofit Organization

Gaston Caperton Center, Room 149 501 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV, United States

Non-profit managers are faced with the same day-to-day workplace law issues as managers in Fortune 500 companies, but have far fewer resources to devote to them. This workshop will provide participants with the tools to handle basic legal responsibilities and to know when it’s time to seek outside help. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of […]

Social Networking and Social Work Management

Gaston Caperton Center, Room 149 501 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV, United States

The use of social networking as a communication tool has become common practice for today’s society and, while an inventive and convenient way to connect with others, has also become a method for social work managers to scope out potential employees, as well as spy on the activities of existing employees. This presentation will discuss […]

Developing a Toolkit for Managing Nonprofit Ethics

Mon General Conference Center – Mylan Room 1200 JD Anderson Drive, Morgantown, WV, United States

Nonprofit organizations face ethical dilemmas on a regular basis. Even the suspicion of unethical practices could pose huge problems for an agency’s ability to succeed. This workshop will help participants identify common and emerging ethical issues in the areas of fundraising, governance, human resources, and stewardship. Discussion of ethical principles and standards to guide the […]

Safety Concerns and Occupational Stress in Social Work: Creating a Safety Climate

Mon General Conference Center – Mylan Room 1200 JD Anderson Drive, Morgantown, WV, United States

Social work professionals are in one of the most vulnerable jobs with regard to client and other workplace violence. Several studies have indicated that at least a quarter of social workers have experienced violent situations at some point in their career. The purpose of this work is to understand the sources of stress and burnout […]

Strength Based Grant Writing Training – Princeton, WV

Days Inn Conference Center 350 Days Drive, Sutton, WV, United States

Volunteer West Virginia is pleased to announce Strength-Based Grant Writing Training in Princeton, May 25-27. This hands-on, intensive training is intended to help build new capacity for nonprofit organizations.  It will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing from a strength-based perspective.  Participants will learn the nuts and bolts of preparing a grant […]