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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Data for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Three 90-minute webinars\, Thursdays February 8\, 15\, and 22.  \nTo make smart decisions about the future of your organization\, you need a clear understanding of your organization’s activities and the outcomes they achieve. But where can you find the data and how do you make sense of it all? Nonprofit Data for Beginners\, presented in partnership with Idealware\, is a three-week course that will show you how to ask important questions\, find the right data\, and use the information to strengthen your organization. \nRegular Cost: $120 \nWVNPA Member Cost: $95 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code) \nREGISTER HERE \nThe term “big data” gets used (and misused) a lot\, making it seem scary and expensive. But bigger isn’t always better. Gathering the right data—and knowing how to use it—is what matters. \nJoin us for Nonprofit Data for Beginners\, a three-week course designed to help you ask the right questions\, find the data you need\, and use your data to strengthen your organization. \nThrough participation in this course\, you will: \n\nConsider what questions you need your data to answer.\nLearn how to define your goals and develop processes for collecting your data.\nExplore the many places where you can find useful data.\nLearn how to manage your metrics and data so that they remain useful over the long term.\nDive into case studies of real organizations using data to make decisions.\n\nToolkit Schedule: \nAll sessions take place Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes. \nFebruary 8: Asking the Right Questions\nSimply collecting data is not enough. Deciding early on what you will do with that data—and why you want it in the first place—will help you to define goals and approaches. We’ll talk through how to define your organization’s own data-based metrics strategy from the ground up. \nFebruary 15: Hunting Down the Data\nMore often than not\, the most useful data won’t be found already neatly laid out in a spreadsheet. You might find extremely valuable data in handwritten staff notes\, in multiple software systems\, or public repositories. We’ll discuss where different data can live\, which sources of data might be useful\, and where and how you can collect it to be ready for analysis. \nFebruary 22: Making Use of Your Data\nIn the final course\, we will discuss the various ways you will need to manage and use the data you’ve collected. We’ll consider the logistics of entering\, storing\, and maintaining your data. We’ll also look at how to develop an action plan that ensures your data program is useful and sustainable. \nOther Info: \nParticipants will also be given weekly “homework” assignments. \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handout
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/nonprofit-data-beginners-3/
LOCATION:WV
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: 4th Annual Public Policy Institute - Legislative Day
DESCRIPTION:Philanthropy West Virginia and the West Virginia Nonprofit Association regret to announce that the 4th Annual Public Policy Institute & Legislative Day scheduled for Friday\, February 23rd has been cancelled due to Friday’s scheduled teacher walk-out. \nA full refund will be given to those who registered.  If you registered online your refund will be given through the online registration platform\, Eventbrite. For those who mailed their registrations\, your reimbursement will be sent via US Mail within the next week. We appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/4th-annual-public-policy-institute-legislative-day/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T144500
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180122T023412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T190819Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
DESCRIPTION:FREE for WVNPA Members \nLearn 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. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy 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. \nREGISTER HERE or click the links below to register for another date. \nThis webinar is also offered on the following dates: \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 3.27.18  \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 4.24.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 5.22.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 6.26.18
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/tour-grantstation-website-free-wvnpa-members-2/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Idealware Webinar: 6 Reasons Why Infographics Matter
DESCRIPTION:People love infographics—but should your nonprofit love them enough to create them? Join us as we discuss the role infographics play in a healthy communications mix. \nREGISTER HERE \nAbout the Presenter: \nLaura Quinn is an independent consultant\, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks.  Prior to her consulting work\, Laura founded Idealware and served as the Executive Director for nine years. Under her leadership\, Idealware partnered with dozens of national organizations\, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation\, the Legal Services Corporation\, and many more to conduct research into technology topics\, from tactical interview based articles to rigorously researched software comparisons to ecosystem level infrastructural analyses.  She has also created internet strategy\, selected software\, designed interfaces\, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture\, iXL and L.L.Bean. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/free-idealware-webinar-6-reasons-infographics-matter/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T143000
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SUMMARY:Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:March 8-29\, 1pm Eastern \nTo most people\, data by itself is just a bunch of numbers. But infographics have become increasingly popular because they are visual\, shareable\, and have the power to inform and inspire. Turn your data into a memorable story with a strong impact. Join us for Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits\, a four-week course starting on March 8 that will show you how to read your data\, find the story in it\, get the tools and help you need\, build it from scratch\, and learn from your peers. Read on to learn more. \nRegular Cost: $180 \nWVNPA Member Cost: $145 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code) \nREGISTER HERE \nInfographics with attractive images and compelling data can reach a big audience. They give your data the power to rally support\, inspire action\, and drive impact. Tap into your data’s potential to create change with Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits. Over four Thursdays starting March 8\, Idealware will help you see what kinds of data are best translated into infographics and find the stories hidden in the numbers. We’ll also walk you through the practical steps of creating and using your infographic and look at examples of how other organizations created successful infographics. And best of all\, we’ll help you develop your own infographic that you can begin using right away. \nThroughout the course\, you will: \n\nIdentify what you hope to accomplish with an infographic and the ways you want to use it.\nLearn techniques for finding useful data—both public and within your own organization.\nLearn how to translate your data into a compelling story.\nReview tools that can help you create your infographic.\nConsider visual techniques and strategies to display your information.\nWalk through the practical considerations from concept to completion.\nExplore the communications opportunities an infographic creates.\nWalk away with a simple infographic you can use to help your organization start a conversation or promote a cause.\n\nToolkit Schedule: \nAll sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes. \nMarch 8: Defining Your Goals and Finding Your Data\nIt all starts with data and the impact you think it can have. We’ll kick off this session talking about who you’re trying to reach and how an infographic might support your organization’s goals. Then we’ll get down to the details of where to look for data or how to create data that might make a compelling infographic. \nMarch 15: How to Find the Story in Your Data\nData without a story is just a series of attractive numbers and graphs. We’ll discuss how to analyze your data to figure out whether you have a story and how to craft the right story for your organization’s needs. \nMarch 22: Create Your Own Infographic\nThis session will help you move beyond theory and start developing an infographic of your own. We’ll guide you along the way by showing you what kind of infographic is likely to work best\, visualization best practices\, and tools you can use to start building. \nMarch 29: What it Takes to Complete the Job\nThere are a lot of practical steps to completing an infographic. Beyond gathering information and developing a story\, you also need a graphic designer who understands your concept and has the talent to both translate it into imagery and graphics and make it visually appealing. And once you create your infographic\, you need a strategy for how to distribute and promote it. We’ll review some of the logistical aspects of creating an infographic to help you get started with a solid footing. \nOther Info: \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts. \nAbout the Presenter: \nLaura Quinn is an independent consultant\, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks.  Prior to her consulting work\, Laura founded Idealware and served as the Executive Director for nine years. Under her leadership\, Idealware partnered with dozens of national organizations\, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation\, the Legal Services Corporation\, and many more to conduct research into technology topics\, from tactical interview based articles to rigorously researched software comparisons to ecosystem level infrastructural analyses.  She has also created internet strategy\, selected software\, designed interfaces\, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture\, iXL and L.L.Bean. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/visual-storytelling-complete-infographic-toolkit-nonprofits-2/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20171214T202438Z
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: 3 Keys to Getting Unstuck from Compassion Fatigue
DESCRIPTION:“Compassion fatigue” has been well-documented among disaster and other relief workers who can find themselves overwhelmed by the scale of loss\, grief\, and ongoing suffering. A more subtle\, cumulative compassion fatigue can affect anyone from parents\, to health care providers\, to helping professionals. Drawing on his personal experience of 25 years of pastoral ministry and on more recent insights gained from professional life coaching and training\, Dana will describe the values and internal processes that drive most “helpers\,” self-awareness of which is the first step toward overcoming or preventing compassion fatigue. He will also offer steps for creating more sustainable personal and organizational mindsets and practices for helpers. \n \n  \nAbout the Presenter:  \nDana Sutton is a former pastor and campus minister (Marshall University)\, who became a certified professional life coach in 2014. He partners with those who work to make the lives of others better – often at significant cost to themselves – to help them find more sustainable and enjoyable pathways. His wife\, Jean\, is a counselor in private practice in Barboursville. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Marshall\, and spends his fun time playing sports (soccer\, basketball)\, music\, or whatever allows him to be with family and friends. \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/creativity-intuition-abundant-self-keys-overcoming-preventing-compassion-fatigue/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T143000
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SUMMARY:Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:March 8-29\, 1pm Eastern \nTo most people\, data by itself is just a bunch of numbers. But infographics have become increasingly popular because they are visual\, shareable\, and have the power to inform and inspire. Turn your data into a memorable story with a strong impact. Join us for Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits\, a four-week course starting on March 8 that will show you how to read your data\, find the story in it\, get the tools and help you need\, build it from scratch\, and learn from your peers. Read on to learn more. \nRegular Cost: $180 \nWVNPA Member Cost: $145 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code) \nREGISTER HERE \nInfographics with attractive images and compelling data can reach a big audience. They give your data the power to rally support\, inspire action\, and drive impact. Tap into your data’s potential to create change with Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits. Over four Thursdays starting March 8\, Idealware will help you see what kinds of data are best translated into infographics and find the stories hidden in the numbers. We’ll also walk you through the practical steps of creating and using your infographic and look at examples of how other organizations created successful infographics. And best of all\, we’ll help you develop your own infographic that you can begin using right away. \nThroughout the course\, you will: \n\nIdentify what you hope to accomplish with an infographic and the ways you want to use it.\nLearn techniques for finding useful data—both public and within your own organization.\nLearn how to translate your data into a compelling story.\nReview tools that can help you create your infographic.\nConsider visual techniques and strategies to display your information.\nWalk through the practical considerations from concept to completion.\nExplore the communications opportunities an infographic creates.\nWalk away with a simple infographic you can use to help your organization start a conversation or promote a cause.\n\nToolkit Schedule: \nAll sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes. \nMarch 8: Defining Your Goals and Finding Your Data\nIt all starts with data and the impact you think it can have. We’ll kick off this session talking about who you’re trying to reach and how an infographic might support your organization’s goals. Then we’ll get down to the details of where to look for data or how to create data that might make a compelling infographic. \nMarch 15: How to Find the Story in Your Data\nData without a story is just a series of attractive numbers and graphs. We’ll discuss how to analyze your data to figure out whether you have a story and how to craft the right story for your organization’s needs. \nMarch 22: Create Your Own Infographic\nThis session will help you move beyond theory and start developing an infographic of your own. We’ll guide you along the way by showing you what kind of infographic is likely to work best\, visualization best practices\, and tools you can use to start building. \nMarch 29: What it Takes to Complete the Job\nThere are a lot of practical steps to completing an infographic. Beyond gathering information and developing a story\, you also need a graphic designer who understands your concept and has the talent to both translate it into imagery and graphics and make it visually appealing. And once you create your infographic\, you need a strategy for how to distribute and promote it. We’ll review some of the logistical aspects of creating an infographic to help you get started with a solid footing. \nOther Info: \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts. \nAbout the Presenter: \nLaura Quinn is an independent consultant\, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks.  Prior to her consulting work\, Laura founded Idealware and served as the Executive Director for nine years. Under her leadership\, Idealware partnered with dozens of national organizations\, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation\, the Legal Services Corporation\, and many more to conduct research into technology topics\, from tactical interview based articles to rigorously researched software comparisons to ecosystem level infrastructural analyses.  She has also created internet strategy\, selected software\, designed interfaces\, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture\, iXL and L.L.Bean. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/visual-storytelling-complete-infographic-toolkit-nonprofits-3/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180124T204937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T204937Z
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SUMMARY:Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:March 8-29\, 1pm Eastern \nTo most people\, data by itself is just a bunch of numbers. But infographics have become increasingly popular because they are visual\, shareable\, and have the power to inform and inspire. Turn your data into a memorable story with a strong impact. Join us for Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits\, a four-week course starting on March 8 that will show you how to read your data\, find the story in it\, get the tools and help you need\, build it from scratch\, and learn from your peers. Read on to learn more. \nRegular Cost: $180 \nWVNPA Member Cost: $145 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code) \nREGISTER HERE \nInfographics with attractive images and compelling data can reach a big audience. They give your data the power to rally support\, inspire action\, and drive impact. Tap into your data’s potential to create change with Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits. Over four Thursdays starting March 8\, Idealware will help you see what kinds of data are best translated into infographics and find the stories hidden in the numbers. We’ll also walk you through the practical steps of creating and using your infographic and look at examples of how other organizations created successful infographics. And best of all\, we’ll help you develop your own infographic that you can begin using right away. \nThroughout the course\, you will: \n\nIdentify what you hope to accomplish with an infographic and the ways you want to use it.\nLearn techniques for finding useful data—both public and within your own organization.\nLearn how to translate your data into a compelling story.\nReview tools that can help you create your infographic.\nConsider visual techniques and strategies to display your information.\nWalk through the practical considerations from concept to completion.\nExplore the communications opportunities an infographic creates.\nWalk away with a simple infographic you can use to help your organization start a conversation or promote a cause.\n\nToolkit Schedule: \nAll sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes. \nMarch 8: Defining Your Goals and Finding Your Data\nIt all starts with data and the impact you think it can have. We’ll kick off this session talking about who you’re trying to reach and how an infographic might support your organization’s goals. Then we’ll get down to the details of where to look for data or how to create data that might make a compelling infographic. \nMarch 15: How to Find the Story in Your Data\nData without a story is just a series of attractive numbers and graphs. We’ll discuss how to analyze your data to figure out whether you have a story and how to craft the right story for your organization’s needs. \nMarch 22: Create Your Own Infographic\nThis session will help you move beyond theory and start developing an infographic of your own. We’ll guide you along the way by showing you what kind of infographic is likely to work best\, visualization best practices\, and tools you can use to start building. \nMarch 29: What it Takes to Complete the Job\nThere are a lot of practical steps to completing an infographic. Beyond gathering information and developing a story\, you also need a graphic designer who understands your concept and has the talent to both translate it into imagery and graphics and make it visually appealing. And once you create your infographic\, you need a strategy for how to distribute and promote it. We’ll review some of the logistical aspects of creating an infographic to help you get started with a solid footing. \nOther Info: \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts. \nAbout the Presenter: \nLaura Quinn is an independent consultant\, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks.  Prior to her consulting work\, Laura founded Idealware and served as the Executive Director for nine years. Under her leadership\, Idealware partnered with dozens of national organizations\, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation\, the Legal Services Corporation\, and many more to conduct research into technology topics\, from tactical interview based articles to rigorously researched software comparisons to ecosystem level infrastructural analyses.  She has also created internet strategy\, selected software\, designed interfaces\, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture\, iXL and L.L.Bean. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/visual-storytelling-complete-infographic-toolkit-nonprofits-4/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T114500
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180212T193450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T135939Z
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Become a Marketing Rockstar!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to stand out from the crowd – like a Rockstar! This webinar will cover simple tips on how to: create beautiful & free marketing materials\, find free stock art / photos\, how to utilize “The Rule of 3”\, Facebook Live\, and more!  Each participant will leave this webinar with marketing tips tailored for nonprofits & FREE sparkly marketing tools to showcase your organization’s work. \nAbout the Presenter: \nDana 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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-become-marketing-rockstar/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T144500
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180122T023822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T193404Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
DESCRIPTION:FREE for WVNPA Members \nLearn 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. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy 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. \nREGISTER HERE or click the links below to register for another date. \nThis webinar is also offered on the following dates: \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 4.24.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 5.22.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 6.26.18
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/tour-grantstation-website-free-wvnpa-members-3/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180124T210448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T210448Z
UID:3581-1522328400-1522333800@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:March 8-29\, 1pm Eastern \nTo most people\, data by itself is just a bunch of numbers. But infographics have become increasingly popular because they are visual\, shareable\, and have the power to inform and inspire. Turn your data into a memorable story with a strong impact. Join us for Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits\, a four-week course starting on March 8 that will show you how to read your data\, find the story in it\, get the tools and help you need\, build it from scratch\, and learn from your peers. Read on to learn more. \nRegular Cost: $180 \nWVNPA Member Cost: $145 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code) \nREGISTER HERE \nInfographics with attractive images and compelling data can reach a big audience. They give your data the power to rally support\, inspire action\, and drive impact. Tap into your data’s potential to create change with Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits. Over four Thursdays starting March 8\, Idealware will help you see what kinds of data are best translated into infographics and find the stories hidden in the numbers. We’ll also walk you through the practical steps of creating and using your infographic and look at examples of how other organizations created successful infographics. And best of all\, we’ll help you develop your own infographic that you can begin using right away. \nThroughout the course\, you will: \n\nIdentify what you hope to accomplish with an infographic and the ways you want to use it.\nLearn techniques for finding useful data—both public and within your own organization.\nLearn how to translate your data into a compelling story.\nReview tools that can help you create your infographic.\nConsider visual techniques and strategies to display your information.\nWalk through the practical considerations from concept to completion.\nExplore the communications opportunities an infographic creates.\nWalk away with a simple infographic you can use to help your organization start a conversation or promote a cause.\n\nToolkit Schedule: \nAll sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 90 minutes. \nMarch 8: Defining Your Goals and Finding Your Data\nIt all starts with data and the impact you think it can have. We’ll kick off this session talking about who you’re trying to reach and how an infographic might support your organization’s goals. Then we’ll get down to the details of where to look for data or how to create data that might make a compelling infographic. \nMarch 15: How to Find the Story in Your Data\nData without a story is just a series of attractive numbers and graphs. We’ll discuss how to analyze your data to figure out whether you have a story and how to craft the right story for your organization’s needs. \nMarch 22: Create Your Own Infographic\nThis session will help you move beyond theory and start developing an infographic of your own. We’ll guide you along the way by showing you what kind of infographic is likely to work best\, visualization best practices\, and tools you can use to start building. \nMarch 29: What it Takes to Complete the Job\nThere are a lot of practical steps to completing an infographic. Beyond gathering information and developing a story\, you also need a graphic designer who understands your concept and has the talent to both translate it into imagery and graphics and make it visually appealing. And once you create your infographic\, you need a strategy for how to distribute and promote it. We’ll review some of the logistical aspects of creating an infographic to help you get started with a solid footing. \nOther Info: \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts. \nAbout the Presenter: \nLaura Quinn is an independent consultant\, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks.  Prior to her consulting work\, Laura founded Idealware and served as the Executive Director for nine years. Under her leadership\, Idealware partnered with dozens of national organizations\, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation\, the Legal Services Corporation\, and many more to conduct research into technology topics\, from tactical interview based articles to rigorously researched software comparisons to ecosystem level infrastructural analyses.  She has also created internet strategy\, selected software\, designed interfaces\, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture\, iXL and L.L.Bean. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/visual-storytelling-complete-infographic-toolkit-nonprofits-5/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180323T212323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T215933Z
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SUMMARY:Free Idealware Webinar: Selecting Accounting and Financial Management Software for Your Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:The marketplace for nonprofit accounting and financial management software is more competitive than ever. The good news is nonprofits have never had so many useful options. The challenge is sorting them out and finding the system that best meets their needs. In this webinar\, we will present findings from our brand new Idealware research report\, Selecting Financial Management Software For Your Nonprofit\, then host a panel discussion to help you understand the landscape of financial management software and how to find the right fit.  REGISTER HERE  \nExpert Trainer and Moderator – Hilda Polanco\nHilda Polanco is the founder and CEO of FMA\, equipping nonprofit leaders with tools to monitor and manage financial performance and develop a culture of operational excellence since 1999. From offices in NYC\, Chicago\, Oakland and LA\, FMA supports nonprofits nationwide as they build fiscal “muscle” through data-driven\, team-based decision-making. A sought after leader in the field\, Hilda was a founding member of the selection committee for the New York Nonprofit Excellence Awards\, and currently serves as Board Chair for the Education and Research Foundation of the BBB of Metro NY\, which upholds and recognizes ethical business and charity practices in NY. She has also served as an adjunct professor with Columbia University’s Department of Health Policy and Management. \nPanelists\nTo be announced soon! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/free-idealware-webinar-selecting-accounting-financial-management-software-nonprofit/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180216T194045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T194159Z
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SUMMARY:Online Communications: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Three 60-minute webinars\, Thursdays April 12\, 19\, and 26 \nOnline communications can seem simple. How hard is it to write a Tweet or send an email? But are your efforts working or are you getting lost in the noise of cat videos and special offers? If you’re not sure\, join us for Online Communications: The Basics. It’s a three-part course designed to help you get smart about your communications. You’ll learn how to translate your goals into strategic content\, inspire audience engagement\, prioritize the tools and platforms that work\, develop a plan that keeps your content pipeline full\, and measure your success. By the end of this course you’ll be Tweeting with intention and reaching the people who matter most—without having to invest significantly more time or money. \nRegular Cost: $120 \nWVNPA Member Cost: $95 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code) \nREGISTER HERE\nEvery nonprofit needs a solid online communications foundation. This course will help you define your communications goals\, practices\, and strategies. We’ll help you refine your “SMART” communications goals\, learn what kind of content engages your stakeholders\, understand the purpose and best use of each online communications channel\, develop an editorial calendar\, track success against goals\, and choose how to invest your time and money. By the end of this course you’ll have a firm understanding of how to create an online communications plan that meets your goals\, connects with your audience\, and drives engagement. \nThroughout this course\, you will: \n\nThink through what you need to establish a strong online presence.\nDiscover what matters most to your stakeholders and how to use online communications to reach and interact with them.\nConsider how to use online communications to help you achieve your goals.\nLearn about online communications tools and best practices for broadcast email\, websites\, inbound content strategy\, and social media.\nLearn how to develop an online communications plan that meets your goals\, connects with your audience\, and drives engagement.\n\nThis course is based on impartial research and expertise from nonprofit communications experts at Idealware and beyond. Join us to learn how to combine proven communications strategies with useful technology to reach a bigger audience and foster deeper relationships. \nCourse Schedule\nAll sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 60 minutes. \nApril 12: Communications Fundamentals\nOnline\, it’s easy to shout\, but hard to be heard. We’ll kick off by covering the fundamentals of online communications\, including: defining a SMART goal approach to communications\, understanding your unique value proposition\, developing content\, and inspiring meaningful engagement. By the end of this session you’ll have a better understanding of how to align your goals with what your audience wants. \nApril 19: Channels and Tools\nThere are so many channels and tools\, and each is useful in slightly different ways. We’ll look at current internet\, social media\, and tech trends to help you choose the right communications channels for you. We’ll also walk through the best uses of website\, email\, social media\, and mobile content to maximize your communications efforts. \nApril 26: Developing a Plan and Making it Work\nExecuting communications can be creative and fun—once you’ve done the planning. We’ll show you how to get organized\, develop a robust editorial calendar\, and make sure your content is going out at the right time\, on the right platform\, to the right people. We’ll also cover common online metrics to help you learn whether your communications efforts are working. This week we’ll also cover frequently asked questions about budget and staffing for communications success. \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the course presentation decks and handouts. \nAbout the Presenter\nKathleen Pequeño\nSince the 1980s\, Kathleen has been working with justice movements\, often working at the point of intersection between storytelling and technology. She has volunteered\, worked and consulted with well over a hundred organizations across the United states on issues including racial and gender justice\, family violence\, queer liberation\, education justice\, immigration justice\, the overuse of prisons and jails\, and economic justice for farmworkers. She has built (and rebuilt) scores of websites\, CRMs and email systems as well as supported organizations with media planning and communications strategy. You can read her advice on social justice communications and technology at www.kathleenpequeno.com. \nAbout Idealware\nIdealware provides impartial\, thoroughly-researched and easy-to-understand resources to help nonprofits use technology to create greater social impact in our communities. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. \n  \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/online-communications-basics/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180313T015200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T164113Z
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SUMMARY:Ask An Expert With Scott Hutton
DESCRIPTION:This a brand new and FREE member benefit! \nThe WVNPA is proud to announce a new program just for our members: Ask an Expert. Similar to ‘the doctor is in’ or ‘office hours’\, this new member benefit offers our members an opportunity to connect with WVNPA business consultant members with ‘nonprofit know-how.’ Participants will be able to ask questions and receive clarification in areas such as insurance\, law\, communications\, IT issues\, organizational management\, leadership\, fundraising\, and more via phone consultation. \nYour Expert: Your first opportunity to Ask an Expert is with Scott Hutton of Mindcross Training. With over 30 years of experience\, Scott will consult with you one-on-one about the most effective ways to train your volunteers and onboard your staff by exploring blended learning\, the value of good training materials\, and how websites can play a critical role in supplementing your training needs. \nScott Hutton has been involved in the training industry and adult education for over 30 years. He has experience in developing\, delivering and deploying training of all forms including instructor led classroom training\, eLearning\, and blended solutions. During his career\, Scott has worked with a wide range of clients which run the gamut from small non-profits to large\, multi-national corporations. He has a thorough understanding of what challenges clients face and how to help solve them. Scott founded MindCross Training in 2001. MindCross is focused on helping clients create cost-effective\, student focused training that gets results. \nRegister: There are five 25-minute conference call “appointments” available with Scott on April 18 from 9 AM – 12 PM. These are only available to our members and there is no cost. Registration is first come\, first serve. To sign up\, email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org or call 304-419-0465. \nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts. 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/ask-expert-scott-hutton/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T144500
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180122T024133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T193848Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
DESCRIPTION:FREE for WVNPA Members \nLearn 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. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy 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. \nREGISTER HERE or click the links below to register for another date. \nThis webinar is also offered on the following dates: \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 5.22.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 6.26.18
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/tour-grantstation-website-free-wvnpa-members-4/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20171023T212259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T195552Z
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SUMMARY:Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
DESCRIPTION:https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2018-may/ \nSponsored by:  Quickbooks Made Easy \nWhen:  3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Desktop: \nDay 1: Tuesday\, May 8th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 2: Wednesday\, May 9th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 3: Thursday\, May 10th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nPrice: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days \n*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code* \nEmail: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com \nAgenda: \nDay 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: \n\nWelcome to QuickBooks Desktop – The different choices and which version is right for you\nWhat’s new in version 2017 that you may need\nGetting used to the screens and navigating around\nA lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!\nSetting up the correct Accounts\nEntering Your Programs\nAdding Your Annual Budget\nCutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks\nEntering Your Donors\, Members or Students\n\nDay 2: \n\nEntering Your Income – Two Methods\nEntering Donations and Grants\nEntering Membership Dues and Tuition\nEntering Program Service Revenue\nHow to get the most out of Items\nEntering and Paying Bills\nSpreading Costs to Programs/Grants\nEssential Reports for the Board/Auditor\n\nDay 3: \n\nEntering Credit Card activity\nTracking Pledges\nTracking Restricted Grants\nTracking Special Fundraising Events\nPrinting personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®\nTwo Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements\nRecording In-Kind Contributions\nAdvanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants\nAttaching Scan Documents for free\nAnd More\n\nRegister: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2018-may/
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/quickbooks-training-webinar-series-desktop-version-4/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180313T121647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T172814Z
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Regional Roundtable: Building Strong Teams - Lewisburg
DESCRIPTION:The spring regional meetings have a new look this year! \nThey are a bit shorter: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. They include some quality programming in the morning\, a networking lunch\, and roundtable discussions in the afternoon. Our goal is to provide a forum for nonprofit leaders to share their challenges in a supportive setting and find ways to collaborate with their peers. \nAs nonprofit leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that our teams – whether staff\, board of directors\, or volunteers – are running efficiently and are fully supporting the mission of the organization. Building strong teams is one of the best things we can do to promote organizational growth and groom current and future nonprofit leaders. \nBut have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of having to manage group dynamics amidst organizational needs? We have goals to monitor\, budgets to mind\, partnerships to enhance\, and initiatives that require collaboration. Not to mention interpersonal relationships! If you have team members who have tunnel vision\, lack strategic goals common to the team\, have minimal accountability strategies in place\, suffer from poor internal communication practices\, or simply want to learn the skills needed for developing effective teams\, then this regional meeting is for you! \nAnd\, as a bonus\, plan to renew and refresh by spending the lunch hour networking with your peers. Then participate in afternoon roundtables – a lively discussion of your team’s challenges\, ways to apply principles and techniques you learned in the morning session\, or seek peer-to-peer consulting on any other issue relevant to the sector or your organization’s needs. \n—————————— \nAGENDA \n10:00 – 10:30 am             WVNPA Updates \n10:30 am – 12:00 pm      Building Strong Teams in Stressful Times with Aila Accad \nUsing the interactive model Breaking the Perfection Myth\, Aila will teach participants to groom leaders from within. She will also introduce applications for time management\, communication\, and motivation for individuals and teams. Participants will learn ways to identify unique qualities each member brings to the team\, a simple model for better team communication\, a powerful way to instantly reduce stress and feel energized\, and take away reproducible handouts to use with your team members. \n12:00 – 12:30 pm             Lunch and networking \n12:30 – 2:00 pm                Roundtable Discussions \n\nBest practices for applying team building and stress reduction techniques from the morning session to your specific nonprofit organization.\nBest team building techniques to build current and future leaders.\nShare any other organizational challenge you have with your colleagues for peer-to-peer learning\n\nAbout the Presenter: Aila Accad\, RN\, MSN\, is president & founder of LifeQuest International\, LLC. She is an innovator in wellness training and coaching. Aila creates uniquely simple\, down to earth experiences that help people get results quickly. Thousands of people have reclaimed freedom in their lives through the application of her groundbreaking program\, “Breaking the Perfection Myth”. As an innovator and futurist\, she is a popular keynote speaker and radio and television guest. Aila is a member of the National Speakers Association\, Distinguished Toastmaster and recipient of Business Woman of the Year Award and West Virginia University School of Nursing Golden Graduate Award. Her biography appears in Who’s Who in American Nursing and Who’s Who of Women Executives. Education: Villanova University 1969\, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; WV University 1988\, Master of Science in Nursing. Certifications:Certified Comprehensive Coach\, The Coaching Institute; Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner; Healing Touch Practitioner\, Holistic Nurses Association; Reiki Master \nFor 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.  \nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts. 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-regional-meeting-building-strong-teams-lewisburg/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 105 Church Street \, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20171023T212639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T195053Z
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SUMMARY:Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
DESCRIPTION:https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2018-may/ \nSponsored by:  Quickbooks Made Easy \nWhen:  3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Online: \nDay 1: Tuesday\, May 15\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 2: Wednesday\, May 16\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 3: Thursday\, May 17\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nPrice: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days\n*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code* \nEmail: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com \nAgenda: \nDay 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:: \n\nWelcome to QuickBooks Online – The different choices and which version is right for you\nGetting used to the screens and navigating around\nA lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!\nSetting up the correct Accounts\nEntering Your Programs\nAdding Your Annual Budget\nEntering Your Donors\, Members or Students\n\nDay 2: \n\nEntering Your Income – Two Methods\nEntering Donations and Grants\nEntering Membership Dues and Tuition\nEntering Program Service Revenue\nHow to get the most out of product/service Items\nEntering and Paying Bills\nSpreading Costs to Programs/Grants\nEssential Reports for the Board/Auditor\n\nDay 3: \n\nEntering Credit Card activity\nTracking Pledges\nTracking Restricted Grants\nTracking Special Fundraising Events\nPrinting personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®\nTwo Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements\nRecording In-Kind Contributions\nAdvanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants\nAttaching Scan Documents for free\nAnd More\n\nRegister: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2018-may/ \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/quickbooks-training-webinar-series-online-version-3/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180313T124309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T172939Z
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Regional Roundtable: Building Strong Teams - Martinsburg
DESCRIPTION:The spring regional meetings have a new look this year! \nThey are a bit shorter: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. They include some quality programming in the morning\, a networking lunch\, and roundtable discussions in the afternoon. Our goal is to provide a forum for nonprofit leaders to share their challenges in a supportive setting and find ways to collaborate with their peers. \nAs nonprofit leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that our teams – whether staff\, board of directors\, or volunteers – are running efficiently and are fully supporting the mission of the organization. Building strong teams is one of the best things we can do to promote organizational growth and groom current and future nonprofit leaders. \nBut have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of having to manage group dynamics amidst organizational needs? We have goals to monitor\, budgets to mind\, partnerships to enhance\, and initiatives that require collaboration. Not to mention interpersonal relationships! If you have team members who have tunnel vision\, lack strategic goals common to the team\, have minimal accountability strategies in place\, suffer from poor internal communication practices\, or simply want to learn the skills needed for developing effective teams\, then this regional meeting is for you! \nAnd\, as a bonus\, plan to renew and refresh by spending the lunch hour networking with your peers. Then participate in afternoon roundtables – a lively discussion of your team’s challenges\, ways to apply principles and techniques you learned in the morning session\, or seek peer-to-peer consulting on any other issue relevant to the sector or your organization’s needs. \n—————————— \nAGENDA \n10:00 – 10:30 am             WVNPA Updates \n10:30 am – 12:00 pm      Building Strong Teams in Stressful Times with Aila Accad \nUsing the interactive model Breaking the Perfection Myth\, Aila will teach participants to groom leaders from within. She will also introduce applications for time management\, communication\, and motivation for individuals and teams. Participants will learn ways to identify unique qualities each member brings to the team\, a simple model for better team communication\, a powerful way to instantly reduce stress and feel energized\, and take away reproducible handouts to use with your team members. \n12:00 – 12:30 pm             Lunch and networking \n12:30 – 2:00 pm                Roundtable Discussions \n\nBest practices for applying team building and stress reduction techniques from the morning session to your specific nonprofit organization.\nBest team building techniques to build current and future leaders.\nShare any other organizational challenge you have with your colleagues for peer-to-peer learning\n\nAbout the Presenter: Aila Accad\, RN\, MSN\, is president & founder of LifeQuest International\, LLC. She is an innovator in wellness training and coaching. Aila creates uniquely simple\, down to earth experiences that help people get results quickly. Thousands of people have reclaimed freedom in their lives through the application of her groundbreaking program\, “Breaking the Perfection Myth”. As an innovator and futurist\, she is a popular keynote speaker and radio and television guest. Aila is a member of the National Speakers Association\, Distinguished Toastmaster and recipient of Business Woman of the Year Award and West Virginia University School of Nursing Golden Graduate Award. Her biography appears in Who’s Who in American Nursing and Who’s Who of Women Executives. Education: Villanova University 1969\, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; WV University 1988\, Master of Science in Nursing. Certifications:Certified Comprehensive Coach\, The Coaching Institute; Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner; Healing Touch Practitioner\, Holistic Nurses Association; Reiki Master \nFor 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.  \nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts. 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-regional-meeting-building-strong-teams-martinsburg/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Martinsburg\, 301 Foxcroft Ave \, Martinsburg\, WV\, 25401
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180313T131330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T183129Z
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Regional Roundtable: Building Strong Teams - Huntington
DESCRIPTION:The spring regional meetings have a new look this year! \nThey are a bit shorter: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. They include some quality programming in the morning\, a networking lunch\, and roundtable discussions in the afternoon. Our goal is to provide a forum for nonprofit leaders to share their challenges in a supportive setting and find ways to collaborate with their peers.  \nAs nonprofit leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that our teams – whether staff\, board of directors\, or volunteers – are running efficiently and are fully supporting the mission of the organization. Building strong teams is one of the best things we can do to promote organizational growth and groom current and future nonprofit leaders.  \nBut have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of having to manage group dynamics amidst organizational needs? We have goals to monitor\, budgets to mind\, partnerships to enhance\, and initiatives that require collaboration. Not to mention interpersonal relationships! If you have team members who have tunnel vision\, lack strategic goals common to the team\, have minimal accountability strategies in place\, suffer from poor internal communication practices\, or simply want to learn the skills needed for developing effective teams\, then this regional meeting is for you! \nAnd\, as a bonus\, plan to renew and refresh by spending the lunch hour networking with your peers. Then participate in afternoon roundtables – a lively discussion of your team’s challenges\, ways to apply principles and techniques you learned in the morning session\, or seek peer-to-peer consulting on any other issue relevant to the sector or your organization’s needs. \n—————————— \nAGENDA \n10:00 – 10:30 am             WVNPA Updates \n10:30 am – 12:00 pm      Building Strong Teams in Stressful Times with Aila Accad \nUsing the interactive model Breaking the Perfection Myth\, Aila will teach participants to groom leaders from within. She will also introduce applications for time management\, communication\, and motivation for individuals and teams. Participants will learn ways to identify unique qualities each member brings to the team\, a simple model for better team communication\, a powerful way to instantly reduce stress and feel energized\, and take away reproducible handouts to use with your team members. \n12:00 – 12:30 pm             Lunch and networking \n12:30 – 2:00 pm                Roundtable Discussions \n\nBest practices for applying team building and stress reduction techniques from the morning session to your specific nonprofit organization.\nBest team building techniques to build current and future leaders.\nShare any other organizational challenge you have with your colleagues for peer-to-peer learning\n\nAbout the Presenter: Aila Accad\, RN\, MSN\, is president & founder of LifeQuest International\, LLC. She is an innovator in wellness training and coaching. Aila creates uniquely simple\, down to earth experiences that help people get results quickly. Thousands of people have reclaimed freedom in their lives through the application of her groundbreaking program\, “Breaking the Perfection Myth”. As an innovator and futurist\, she is a popular keynote speaker and radio and television guest. Aila is a member of the National Speakers Association\, Distinguished Toastmaster and recipient of Business Woman of the Year Award and West Virginia University School of Nursing Golden Graduate Award. Her biography appears in Who’s Who in American Nursing and Who’s Who of Women Executives. Education: Villanova University 1969\, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; WV University 1988\, Master of Science in Nursing. Certifications:Certified Comprehensive Coach\, The Coaching Institute; Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner; Healing Touch Practitioner\, Holistic Nurses Association; Reiki Master \nFor 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.  \nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts. 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-regional-meeting-building-strong-teams-huntington/
LOCATION:Barboursville Holiday Inn & Suites\, 3551 Rt. 60 East\, Barboursville\, WV\, 25504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Regional Roundtable: Building Strong Teams - Wheeling
DESCRIPTION:The spring regional meetings have a new look this year! \nThey are a bit shorter: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. They include some quality programming in the morning\, a networking lunch\, and roundtable discussions in the afternoon. Our goal is to provide a forum for nonprofit leaders to share their challenges in a supportive setting and find ways to collaborate with their peers.  \nAs nonprofit leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that our teams – whether staff\, board of directors\, or volunteers – are running efficiently and are fully supporting the mission of the organization. Building strong teams is one of the best things we can do to promote organizational growth and groom current and future nonprofit leaders.  \nBut have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of having to manage group dynamics amidst organizational needs? We have goals to monitor\, budgets to mind\, partnerships to enhance\, and initiatives that require collaboration. Not to mention interpersonal relationships! If you have team members who have tunnel vision\, lack strategic goals common to the team\, have minimal accountability strategies in place\, suffer from poor internal communication practices\, or simply want to learn the skills needed for developing effective teams\, then this regional meeting is for you! \nAnd\, as a bonus\, plan to renew and refresh by spending the lunch hour networking with your peers. Then participate in afternoon roundtables – a lively discussion of your team’s challenges\, ways to apply principles and techniques you learned in the morning session\, or seek peer-to-peer consulting on any other issue relevant to the sector or your organization’s needs. \n—————————— \nAGENDA \n10:00 – 10:30 am             WVNPA Updates \n10:30 am – 12:00 pm      Building Strong Teams in Stressful Times with Aila Accad \nUsing the interactive model Breaking the Perfection Myth\, Aila will teach participants to groom leaders from within. She will also introduce applications for time management\, communication\, and motivation for individuals and teams. Participants will learn ways to identify unique qualities each member brings to the team\, a simple model for better team communication\, a powerful way to instantly reduce stress and feel energized\, and take away reproducible handouts to use with your team members. \n12:00 – 12:30 pm             Lunch and networking \n12:30 – 2:00 pm                Roundtable Discussions \n\nBest practices for applying team building and stress reduction techniques from the morning session to your specific nonprofit organization.\nBest team building techniques to build current and future leaders.\nShare any other organizational challenge you have with your colleagues for peer-to-peer learning\n\nAbout the Presenter: Aila Accad\, RN\, MSN\, is president & founder of LifeQuest International\, LLC. She is an innovator in wellness training and coaching. Aila creates uniquely simple\, down to earth experiences that help people get results quickly. Thousands of people have reclaimed freedom in their lives through the application of her groundbreaking program\, “Breaking the Perfection Myth”. As an innovator and futurist\, she is a popular keynote speaker and radio and television guest. Aila is a member of the National Speakers Association\, Distinguished Toastmaster and recipient of Business Woman of the Year Award and West Virginia University School of Nursing Golden Graduate Award. Her biography appears in Who’s Who in American Nursing and Who’s Who of Women Executives. Education: Villanova University 1969\, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; WV University 1988\, Master of Science in Nursing. Certifications:Certified Comprehensive Coach\, The Coaching Institute; Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner; Healing Touch Practitioner\, Holistic Nurses Association; Reiki Master \nFor 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.  \nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts. 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-regional-meeting-building-strong-teams-wheeling/
LOCATION:Catholic Charities West Virginia\, 2000 Main Street\, Wheeling\, WV\, 26003
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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SUMMARY:Volunteer WV: Grant Writing Training (WVNPA Member Discount)
DESCRIPTION:About\n\n\nThis two-day Grant Writing training from Volunteer WV is intended to help build new capacity for nonprofit organizations. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. At the end of the training\, participants will understand all the components of a grant application and have a new way of looking at what works in their organization and community. All participants will receive a free copy of Mapping the Course: A Practical Approach to Grant Writing.\n\nThe workshop will help participants:\n\n\nUnderstand what funders are looking for in grant applications;\nUse a Program Planning Framework to develop grant proposals that tell a coherent and compelling story;\nInfuse their strengths into proposal to develop strong\, competitive applications; and\nUnderstand how to find grant opportunities.\n\n\nRegistration is limited to the first 50 people!\n\nWhen & Where \n\nJune 7th – 8th\, 2018\n\nBlessed Sacrament Church\n305 E Street\nSouth Charleston\, WV 25303\n\n\n\nDay 1 – Thursday\, June 7\, 2018: 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nDay 2 – Friday\, June 8\, 2018: 9:00 am-3:00 pm\n\n\n\nCost\nRegistration is $200 per person. This fee covers all materials\, lunch on Thursday and Friday\, and breaks each day. Member organizations of the West Virginia Nonprofit Association are eligible to send two (2) people at a discounted rate of $175. Please make checks payable to WVCNCS. We are happy to send an invoice if that is more convenient for your organization. We are unable to accept credit card payments.\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nClick here for registration form.\n\n\n\nQuestions\nPlease contact Moya Doneghy at 304-558-0111 or moya.doneghy@wv.gov.\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\nAlice Ruhnke\, Founder and Owner of The Grant Advantage\nwww.thegrantadvantage.net\n\nAlice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage\, progressive\, innovative consulting business devoted to helping nonprofit organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston\, West Virginia\, The Grant Advantage’s services include grant writing; funding searches; qualitative evaluation; capacity building assistance; and learning opportunities through trainings\, workshops\, webinars\, and manuals.\n\nAlice has raised over $27 million writing federal\, state\, foundation\, and corporate grants and has managed the sub-granting and monitoring of federal capacity-building 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 is also the author of Mapping the Course: A Practical Approach to Grant Writing\, a practical\, step-by-step manual that walks through an entire grant proposal from start to finish.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/volunteer-wv-grant-writing-training-wvnpa-member-discount/
LOCATION:Blessed Sacrament Church\, 305 E Street\, South Charleston\, WV\, 25303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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SUMMARY:FREE Idealware Webinar: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Digital Currency
DESCRIPTION:What does your nonprofit need to know about digital currency? \nEveryone seems to be talking about Bitcoin and other digital currencies\, but aside from making guesses\, few people seem to have any idea about what kind of role they will play in the future—and even fewer know what they might mean for nonprofits. Will they affect how you solicit and accept donations and payments? Do they make sense as an investment? What do you need to know now to make sure you’re not left behind? \nIdealware partnered with GuideStar\, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations\, to help nonprofit leaders understand what they need to know in order to evaluate whether digital currency is worth their attention. Join this free webinar from 1-2 PM on Thursday\, June 7\, to take part in this conversation. \nModerated by Evan Paul\, VP of Products at Guidestar\, this panel discussion will explore how Bitcoin and other currencies affect nonprofits\, what the risks and benefits are\, and what you need in place in terms of technologies\, policies\, and procedures in order to accept digital currency. They’ll also talk about what responsibilities nonprofits have to educate constituents about the advantages and risks of digital currency. \nPanelists are Jesus Pizarro\, VP of Financial Innovation at Heifer International; Nandini Harihareswara\, Digital Ecosystem Broker at the United Nations Capital Development Fund; and Paul Lamb\, Principal of Man on a Mission Consulting. \nThanks to the generosity of sponsor Blackbaud\, this webinar is free. Is it the revolution some enthusiasts claim\, or just a passing fad? Don’t miss out. \nLearn more or register now.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/free-idealware-webinar-nonprofits-need-know-digital-currency/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T150000
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SUMMARY:The Essential Fundraising Clinic - Flatwoods
DESCRIPTION:*Learn more about ‘The Essential Fundraising Clinic’ to see if the workshop is a good fit for you\, your team\, or your organization. Fifteen minute preview calls with presenter B. Parker Harrington\, one on June 29th at 12:00 noon and one on July 6 at 9:00 am. Dial in #: 605-472-5215  Access: 764872# \nAttend this fast-paced workshop and understand how to streamline your fundraising efforts for dramatic results. This educational program takes a closer look at sponsorship in its broadest terms – from individuals\, foundations and companies — and the steps nonprofits of all sizes can take now to assure future success. This session is led by B. Parker Harrington\, one of the nation’s leading experts on nonprofit sponsorship. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. \nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nReview Trends for Philanthropic and Marketing Sponsors\nClarify Essential Benefits and Communicating Values\n\nLearn from Case Studies from Various Sized Organizations\n\n\nResearch Prospects With Limited Time and Budget\nChart a Real World Calendar Grounded in Ethical Stewardship\nEngage Help When No One Else Wants to Ask\nStreamline a System for Donors\, Foundations and Corporate Sponsors\n\nDuring the working lunch and afternoon clinic you’ll roll up your sleeves to work on specific fundraising tasks. The clinic will provide an ideal environment for starting your sponsorship projects. Parker will be available to offer tips and advice in small groups and one-on-one. Bring your laptop\, your past and future sponsorship projects\, and your best ideas for implementing strategies discussed during the morning. By working solo or in collaboration with peers\, you’ll capitalize on the day’s learnings. \nDid you attend Parker’s workshops at our 2016 Leadership Summit? There will be some overlap\, but this is a much deeper dive than we had a chance to cover in those workshops. New content: valuing benefits\, prospecting\, timelines\, securing support from staff/volunteers\, more in-depth case studies\, and more! \n*Just Added: All attendees will have the option of two FREE follow-up phone consultation sessions with B. Parker Harrington! \nAbout the Presenter: B. Parker Harrington\, founder of Sponsorship Plus\, has created and implemented ethical sponsorship programs for scores of clients in markets across the country since 1992. From Best Friends Mentoring in Dickinson\, North Dakota to The Hope Center in Lexington\, Kentucky to The Colorado Symphony in Denver\, Colorado\, Parker’s innovative strategies have translated into success for nonprofits of all sizes. \nParker is a recognized leader and innovator in corporate sponsorship. Her presentations are often the highest rated sessions at national nonprofit conferences including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the American Marketing Association’s Nonprofit Conference. She’s often referred to as the Suze Orman of sponsorship — high energy\, knowledgeable and generous in sharing her expertise. She has published three sponsorship books The Essential Sponsorship Toolkit\, The Essence of Sponsorship and Advance Sponsorship Sales \nRegister Below Or Mail in the Form: 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.  \nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts.  \nPlanning to register 3 or more from your organization? Contact lauralee@dev.wvnpa.org for discount!
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/essential-fundraising-clinic-flatwoods/
LOCATION:Days Inn Conference Center\, 350 Days Drive\, Sutton\, WV\, 26601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T150000
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SUMMARY:The Essential Fundraising Clinic - Wheeling
DESCRIPTION:*Learn more about ‘The Essential Fundraising Clinic’ to see if the workshop is a good fit for you\, your team\, or your organization. Fifteen minute preview calls with presenter B. Parker Harrington\, one on June 29th at 12:00 noon and one on July 6 at 9:00 am. Dial in #: 605-472-5215  Access: 764872# \nAttend this fast-paced workshop and understand how to streamline your fundraising efforts for dramatic results. This educational program takes a closer look at sponsorship in its broadest terms – from individuals\, foundations and companies — and the steps nonprofits of all sizes can take now to assure future success. This session is led by B. Parker Harrington\, one of the nation’s leading experts on nonprofit sponsorship. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. \nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nReview Trends for Philanthropic and Marketing Sponsors\nClarify Essential Benefits and Communicating Values\n\nLearn from Case Studies from Various Sized Organizations\n\n\nResearch Prospects With Limited Time and Budget\nChart a Real World Calendar Grounded in Ethical Stewardship\nEngage Help When No One Else Wants to Ask\nStreamline a System for Donors\, Foundations and Corporate Sponsors\n\nDuring the working lunch and afternoon clinic you’ll roll up your sleeves to work on specific fundraising tasks. The clinic will provide an ideal environment for starting your sponsorship projects. Parker will be available to offer tips and advice in small groups and one-on-one. Bring your laptop\, your past and future sponsorship projects\, and your best ideas for implementing strategies discussed during the morning. By working solo or in collaboration with peers\, you’ll capitalize on the day’s learnings. \nDid you attend Parker’s workshops at our 2016 Leadership Summit? There will be some overlap\, but this is a much deeper dive than we had a chance to cover in those workshops. New content: valuing benefits\, prospecting\, timelines\, securing support from staff/volunteers\, more in-depth case studies\, and more! \n*Just Added: All attendees will have the option of two FREE follow-up phone consultation sessions with B. Parker Harrington! \nAbout the Presenter: B. Parker Harrington\, founder of Sponsorship Plus\, has created and implemented ethical sponsorship programs for scores of clients in markets across the country since 1992. From Best Friends Mentoring in Dickinson\, North Dakota to The Hope Center in Lexington\, Kentucky to The Colorado Symphony in Denver\, Colorado\, Parker’s innovative strategies have translated into success for nonprofits of all sizes. \nParker is a recognized leader and innovator in corporate sponsorship. Her presentations are often the highest rated sessions at national nonprofit conferences including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the American Marketing Association’s Nonprofit Conference. She’s often referred to as the Suze Orman of sponsorship — high energy\, knowledgeable and generous in sharing her expertise. She has published three sponsorship books The Essential Sponsorship Toolkit\, The Essence of Sponsorship and Advance Sponsorship Sales \nRegister Below Or Mail in the Form: 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.  \nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts.  \nPlanning to register 3 or more from your organization? Contact lauralee@dev.wvnpa.org for discount!
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/essential-fundraising-clinic-wheeling/
LOCATION:Catholic Charities\, 2000 Main St. \, Wheeling\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180807T140000
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SUMMARY:Year End Appeals: 3-Part Master Class from Mississippi Center for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:The WVNPA has partnered with the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $99 for this three part webinar! Read on for more details and the registration link. \nTuesday\, August 7\, 2018\nthrough\nThursday\, August 9\, 2018\n12 PM – 1 PM CST (1 – 2 PM EST)\n \nLearning How to Write a Better Appeal Letter Will: \n\nHelp you remind donors how urgent your work is\nMake your donors trust you more\nEnable donors tell your story to others\nEncourage your donors give more\n\nWriting Stunning Appeal Letters: piece by piece\, understand designs that will supercharge Year End Appeal Fundraising and learn crucial Year End Giving Strategies. \nAll three webinars are on consecutive days.  So kick back\, grab a bite to eat and learn all you need to ramp up your Year End Giving. \nThe webinar is led by Mazarine Treyz is the author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. She is the author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Social Media\, published 2012\, given a 5 star rating by Nonprofit.About.com. Her latest book\, Get the Job! Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide\, was also given a 5 star review by Nonprofit.About.com. \nFundraising background: In 2000 she was an intern for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In 2003 she wrote her first grants for Indonesian nonprofit Yayasan Emmanuel. In 2005 she co-founded a nonprofit called “The Moon Balloon Project” on the south shore of Boston\, MA. \n***Through a partnership with Volunteer Mississippi any organization that registers for this workshop and agrees to participate in taking a pre and post-test will receive a $30 scholarship to reduce your fee for this class*** \n(You will be e-mailed a link to the pre-test once you register and you will receive an e-mail link to the post-test about 60-90 days after the class is complete) \nREGISTER HERE (WVNPA Members: Register as a “Center Member” for discount)
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/year-end-appeals-3-part-master-class-mississippi-center-nonprofits/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180524T180121Z
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SUMMARY:Tactical Technology Planning for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Five 60 minute webinars\, Thursdays\, September 13- October 11 \nRegular Price: $215\n\nWVNPA Member Price: $170 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code) \n\nRegister: http://bit.ly/Tactical2018\n\nDoes your technology need major upgrades? Where do you start and how do you get the job done on time and on budget? This course will help you spot your organization’s critical technology needs and develop a practical plan for improving your technology\ninfrastructure even if you don’t have a tech background. Over five weeks you’ll prepare for class by viewing eLearning modules that cover common nonprofit technology needs and complete worksheets designed to help youmake key decisions. Then\, once a week\, an Expert Trainer will work with you to present additional information\, answer your questions\, and build on your knowledge. You’ll also have opportunities to share your experiences and learn from peers who are facing the same challenges. If you do the homework each week\, you will graduate with a written\, prioritized technology plan that you share with your colleagues\, board\, and funders.\n\nThroughout this course\, you will:\n\nLearn about the tactical planning process and pick up tips for getting started at your organization.\nReview nonprofit infrastructure needs including office hardware\, data backup\, software\, and staff IT support.\nConsider data management technology and best practices.\nThink through the mix of communications at your organization and how to get real value from your communications work.\nGain insights and feedback from an expert trainer who can address your organization’s unique needs.\nShare ideas and experiences and learn from your peers.\nPrioritize your technology needs and develop a long term plan for implementing them.\n\nSchedule\nAll class sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 60 minutes.\n\nSeptember 13: Getting Started\nIn this first session\, we’ll discuss tactical versus strategic planning and help you lay the groundwork to begin planning for technology improvement.\n\nSeptember 20: Understanding Your Tech Infrastructure\nWe’ll first lay a foundation of knowledge about the basic building blocks of office technology and how to manage them. Then\, during the live session\, we’ll help you evaluate your current technology and what action you’ll need to take to get it into shape. This session will cover hardware\, security\, backup\, networking\, software\, maintenance\, and how to support your colleagues.\n\nSeptember 27: Database Systems\nYour organization interacts with a lot of different people—volunteers\, activists\, donors\, clients\, and more. To kick off this session\, you’ll watch videos that help you consider your options for managing your data. In particular\, we’ll outline what a CRM system can do for you and review specific software including donor management systems and broadcast email tool. Then\, in the live session\, we’ll\ndiscuss what to look for when selecting a database system\, review best practices for software selection\, and share ideas about what features and configurations work best for particular kinds of organizations.\n\nOctober 4: Online Communications\nYou’ll gain access to videos where we’ll walk you through the “SMART” communications goals and help you gain a solid foundation for planning your website\, broadcast emails\, social media\, and how to weave them all together. Then we’ll get together and talk about\nhow to prioritize your communications and share successful strategies that you can apply to your organization.\nOctober 11: Completing Your Action Plan\nThis final session is dedicated to helping you complete your action plan so that you’re ready to put your new knowledge to work right away. We’ll answer questions and offer tips for making sure that your plan is doable. We’ll also help you think through how to get your project funded and what you’ll need to do to successfully implement new technology.\n\nOther Info\n*Participants will also be given weekly “homework”assignments.\n*Please register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar.\n*All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the toolkit presentation decks and handouts.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nJoshua Peskay is an expert trainer for Idealware and Vice President of RoundTable Technology\, a technology service provider in New York and Maine. Joshua has been helping nonprofit organizations improve their use of technology since the early 1990’s and has worked with more than 1\,000 organizations. He specializes in helping organizations be strategic about their technology and make smart choices about services\, support\, and management.\n\n\nRegister: http://bit.ly/Tactical2018
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/tactical-technology-planning-nonprofits/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180927
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SUMMARY:2018 WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:2018 WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit\nScroll down to register  \nOR \nLearn All About the Summit HERE \nIn partnership with Volunteer West Virginia \n \nLocation: Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center – Davis\, WV \nCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY\nShould your circumstances change and you are unable to attend the Summit\, a cancellation fee of $25 will apply to cover costs incurred in relation to your registration. Should you cancel less than 8 days prior to the event\, no refund will be payable. \nFor 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 download the mail-in registration form and send in payment for this event in advance. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/2018-wv-nonprofit-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Conference,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180829T195152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T195152Z
UID:4271-1539183600-1539190800@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Ask\, Thank\, Report\, Repeat: Year End Fundraising from Washington Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:The WVNPA has partnered with Washington Nonprofits to offer some of their programming to our members for a discount. WVNPA Members only pay $40 for this webinar! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.  \n*NOTE: These webinars take place from 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST. (The 12:00 – 2:00 PM time is PST) \nWhether you’re just stepping into your first fundraising role or you are a seasoned fundraising veteran\, this two-part webinar series will be useful for you! You need a fundraising plan and rhythm that encourages donor trust and raises more money. \nYou desire fundraising confidence. Ask\, Thank\, Report\, Repeat is the answer. \nCome learn the secrets behind these four simple\, yet powerful\, words. By the end of this webinar series you will know how to build an annual fundraising plan that is measurable\, repeatable and successful. \n\n\n\nTwo-part online course from 12:00pm to 2:00pm PST (3:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern!) on Wednesday\, October 10 and Wednesday\, October 24. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: Current fundraising staff\, executive directors\, and board members. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nBuild a repeatable fundraising plan that honors your donors and raises more money year after year.\nIncrease your fundraising confidence and knowledge.\nReview resources and samples to help you improve your storytelling and fundraising offers.\n\n\nCourse Outline \nSession 1:\nWednesday\, October 10 – 12:00-2:00 pm PST (3:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern!)\n \nAsk\, Thank\, Report\, Repeat – A Powerful Introduction \n\nAsk – when and how\nThank – meaningful ‘thanks’ that make your donor feel great\nReport – reporting done right\, reporting leads donor confidence and more donations\nRepeat – the ATRR cycle year after year\n\nBe Confident! How to ask for a donation while encouraging trust with your donors \n\nHow to build a fundraising offer that works\nAsk for donations using multiple channels\, including face-to-face requests\, direct mail and digital media\nWhen to ask and how often\nUnderstand the power of matching gifts\n\nSession 2:\nWednesday\, October 24 – 12:00-2:00 pm PST (3:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern!)\n \nEncourage Donor Trust – Thank promptly and emotionally \n\nHow to use receipt letters\, thank you notes and emails to encourage donor trust\nRaise more money\, even while thanking\nGet your board involved\n\nReport & Repeat your way to an annual\, repeatable fundraising plan \n\nHow to make your donor the superhero of the story\nRepeats what works again and again\nCapital campaigns\nPro tip – what every board member needs to know about fundraising\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nJim Shapiro has spent 20 years serving and working in the nonprofit sector. He is co-founder of The Better Fundraising Co.\, former founder of The EDGE Group and in his first decade of work was the Vice President of Development at CRISTA Ministries. Jim is a seasoned and experienced development professional and has led successful capital campaigns\, events\, and development efforts for a large number of organizations. He has consulted with charities\, community groups\, churches\, and schools throughout the Pacific Northwest on topics of leadership\, board governance\, and management. \n\n\nCost \nWashington Nonprofits is offering WVNPA members a discounted price. \n\n$40 for WVNPA Members (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)\n$80 Not-yet-members\n\nAll sessions will be recorded and each week’s recording will be sent to all registered participants. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Don’t forget to email us first for the WVNPA Member discount code!)
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/ask-thank-report-repeat-year-end-fundraising-washington-nonprofits/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094951
CREATED:20180921T180919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181008T173402Z
UID:4330-1540299600-1540303200@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation of Nonprofit Professionals in WV
DESCRIPTION:What is attracting young talent to nonprofit work in West Virginia? What new perspectives\, skillsets\, and motivations can they offer your organization and what are some ways to have a successful multi-generational workplace? We’ll share our own internal lessons learned as a rapidly growing young staff as well as share best practices from recruiting and retaining young talent through our Impact Fellowship program. Generation West Virginia is the statewide nonprofit focused on attracting and retaining young talent in the Mountain State. \nAbout the Presenters:  \nBill Kuhn and Natalie Roper from Generation WV – more information about the presenters coming soon!\n \nFor those registering online\, we apply a 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check to do so please download this form and send in payment for this event in advance.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-attracting-retaining-next-generation-nonprofit-professionals-wv/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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