BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wvnpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20160316T025632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T210140Z UID:1898-1463562000-1463587200@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Building Bridges for Community Impact - Clarksburg DESCRIPTION:If you joined us at one of the regional meetings last spring or have been involved in any of the “What’s next for WV” conversations\, you know about the many issues facing our communities and the nonprofit sector here in West Virginia. In order to achieve our goals for successful community collaboration\, we must work together and build bridges for collective impact. Organizations that are part of a collective network can leverage resources and knowledge to build bridges more effectively than those that “go it alone.” The collective network expands opportunities for learning and problem solving\, accelerates innovative approaches\, and creates a web of resources that yield more sustainable and effective solutions to community problems. \n—————————————————- \nThe Building Bridges for Community Impact regional workshop will engage participants in interactive learning experiences to increase understanding\, capacity and action around regional collaboration. Participants will better understand the importance of collaboration in general and specifically leveraging new partnerships to reach common desired outcomes and gain support from funders. The session will address the following: \n\nNuts and bolts of collaboration\nImportance of working together\nThe “collective impact” approach\nPrioritizing regional strategies\nVisioning for future impact\nEngaging in collaborative team work throughout the region\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: Staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested or involved in community change. \nFACILITATOR: \nBruce E. Decker\, founder and owner of Collective Impact\, LLC\, is a skilled strategic planner\, trainer\, community coach\, technical assistant\, leader and facilitator. For nearly 20 years\, he has provided capacity building consulting services for a broad range of clients at the local\, regional\, and state level. Bruce has demonstrated expertise in organizational and community capacity building\, system analysis and improvement\, service coordination and integration\, and cross-system networking and collaboration. Bruce is proficient at building relationships among diverse groups of people with the natural ability to inspire confidence\, trust\, and mutual respect.  He was a founding board member of the West Virginia Community Development Hub\, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting communities in their development and revitalization efforts.  Bruce is currently Board chair with Create Huntington\, a grassroots organization that empowers residents to make positive change in their community. He participated with the City of Huntington\, West Virginia in the Community Progress Leadership Institute (CPLI) at Harvard University.  Bruce received his Master of Arts in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Organizational and Intercultural Communication and Leadership Studies from Marshall University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Marshall as well with a dual concentration in Marketing Education and Social Studies\, a specialized certification in Diversified Cooperative Training with a focus on Entrepreneurship. \nPRESENTER: \nJake Lynch is the Director of Network Communications at the West Virginia Community Development Hub. Jake Lynch joined the Hub in 2015 following a 15-year career in community journalism and nonprofit communications.  West Virginia’s trail and recreation community may know Jake from his previous role with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy\, where from 2010 until 2014 he led the national trail development organization’s media and marketing efforts.  Telling the stories of America’s trail communities was a natural progression from his work as a journalist and newspaper editor here in the United States and in his native Australia.  At The Hub\, Jake’s experience in tapping into what interests and motivates community members and leaders is being put to good use in our efforts to generate a broad and powerful narrative about the terrific community development work being done in West Virginia.  Jake’s focus is very much on boosting the communications capacity of the wide network of Hub partners across the state and creating new and innovative ways to help the community development sector use communications to expand their impact. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nWVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.25 hour Service Provision – Core Area – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation\, 1.25 hours Electives/Special Topics\, 2.5 hours Service Provision – Core Area – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation or  Core Area Service Provision – Rural Community Service \nSPONSOR: URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/building-bridges-for-community-impact-clarksburg-2/ LOCATION:The Uptown Event Center\, 305 Washington Avenue\, Clarksburg\, WV\, United States CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/Bruce-Presenting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20160308T200839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T205954Z UID:1883-1463130000-1463155200@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Building Bridges for Community Impact - Wheeling DESCRIPTION:If you joined us at one of the regional meetings last spring or have been involved in any of the “What’s next for WV” conversations\, you know about the many issues facing our communities and the nonprofit sector here in West Virginia. In order to achieve our goals for successful community collaboration\, we must work together and build bridges for collective impact. Organizations that are part of a collective network can leverage resources and knowledge to build bridges more effectively than those that “go it alone.” The collective network expands opportunities for learning and problem solving\, accelerates innovative approaches\, and creates a web of resources that yield more sustainable and effective solutions to community problems. \n—————————————————- \nThe Building Bridges for Community Impact regional workshop will engage participants in interactive learning experiences to increase understanding\, capacity and action around regional collaboration. Participants will better understand the importance of collaboration in general and specifically leveraging new partnerships to reach common desired outcomes and gain support from funders. The session will address the following: \n\nNuts and bolts of collaboration\nImportance of working together\nThe “collective impact” approach\nPrioritizing regional strategies\nVisioning for future impact\nEngaging in collaborative team work throughout the region\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: Staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested or involved in community change. \nFACILITATOR: \nBruce E. Decker\, founder and owner of Collective Impact\, LLC\, is a skilled strategic planner\, trainer\, community coach\, technical assistant\, leader and facilitator. For nearly 20 years\, he has provided capacity building consulting services for a broad range of clients at the local\, regional\, and state level. Bruce has demonstrated expertise in organizational and community capacity building\, system analysis and improvement\, service coordination and integration\, and cross-system networking and collaboration. Bruce is proficient at building relationships among diverse groups of people with the natural ability to inspire confidence\, trust\, and mutual respect.  He was a founding board member of the West Virginia Community Development Hub\, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting communities in their development and revitalization efforts.  Bruce is currently Board chair with Create Huntington\, a grassroots organization that empowers residents to make positive change in their community. He participated with the City of Huntington\, West Virginia in the Community Progress Leadership Institute (CPLI) at Harvard University.  Bruce received his Master of Arts in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Organizational and Intercultural Communication and Leadership Studies from Marshall University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Marshall as well with a dual concentration in Marketing Education and Social Studies\, a specialized certification in Diversified Cooperative Training with a focus on Entrepreneurship. \nPRESENTER: \nJake Lynch is the Director of Network Communications at the West Virginia Community Development Hub. Jake Lynch joined the Hub in 2015 following a 15-year career in community journalism and nonprofit communications.  West Virginia’s trail and recreation community may know Jake from his previous role with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy\, where from 2010 until 2014 he led the national trail development organization’s media and marketing efforts.  Telling the stories of America’s trail communities was a natural progression from his work as a journalist and newspaper editor here in the United States and in his native Australia.  At The Hub\, Jake’s experience in tapping into what interests and motivates community members and leaders is being put to good use in our efforts to generate a broad and powerful narrative about the terrific community development work being done in West Virginia.  Jake’s focus is very much on boosting the communications capacity of the wide network of Hub partners across the state and creating new and innovative ways to help the community development sector use communications to expand their impact. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nWVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.25 hour Service Provision – Core Area – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation\, 1.25 hours Electives/Special Topics\, 2.5 hours Service Provision – Core Area – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation or  Core Area Service Provision – Rural Community Service \nSPONSOR: URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/1883/ LOCATION:Catholic Charities\, 2000 Main St. \, Wheeling\, WV\, United States CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/Bruce-Presenting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20160308T031013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T205701Z UID:1879-1462438800-1462464000@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Building Bridges for Community Impact - Beckley DESCRIPTION:If you joined us at one of the regional meetings last spring or have been involved in any of the “What’s next for WV” conversations\, you know about the many issues facing our communities and the nonprofit sector here in West Virginia. In order to achieve our goals for successful community collaboration\, we must work together and build bridges for collective impact. Organizations that are part of a collective network can leverage resources and knowledge to build bridges more effectively than those that “go it alone.” The collective network expands opportunities for learning and problem solving\, accelerates innovative approaches\, and creates a web of resources that yield more sustainable and effective solutions to community problems. \n—————————————————- \nThe Building Bridges for Community Impact regional workshop will engage participants in interactive learning experiences to increase understanding\, capacity and action around regional collaboration. Participants will better understand the importance of collaboration in general and specifically leveraging new partnerships to reach common desired outcomes and gain support from funders. The session will address the following: \n\nNuts and bolts of collaboration\nImportance of working together\nThe “collective impact” approach\nPrioritizing regional strategies\nVisioning for future impact\nEngaging in collaborative team work throughout the region\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: Staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested or involved in community change. \nFACILITATOR: \nBruce E. Decker\, founder and owner of Collective Impact\, LLC\, is a skilled strategic planner\, trainer\, community coach\, technical assistant\, leader and facilitator. For nearly 20 years\, he has provided capacity building consulting services for a broad range of clients at the local\, regional\, and state level. Bruce has demonstrated expertise in organizational and community capacity building\, system analysis and improvement\, service coordination and integration\, and cross-system networking and collaboration. Bruce is proficient at building relationships among diverse groups of people with the natural ability to inspire confidence\, trust\, and mutual respect.  He was a founding board member of the West Virginia Community Development Hub\, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting communities in their development and revitalization efforts.  Bruce is currently Board chair with Create Huntington\, a grassroots organization that empowers residents to make positive change in their community. He participated with the City of Huntington\, West Virginia in the Community Progress Leadership Institute (CPLI) at Harvard University.  Bruce received his Master of Arts in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Organizational and Intercultural Communication and Leadership Studies from Marshall University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Marshall as well with a dual concentration in Marketing Education and Social Studies\, a specialized certification in Diversified Cooperative Training with a focus on Entrepreneurship. \nPRESENTER: \nJake Lynch is the Director of Network Communications at the West Virginia Community Development Hub. Jake Lynch joined the Hub in 2015 following a 15-year career in community journalism and nonprofit communications.  West Virginia’s trail and recreation community may know Jake from his previous role with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy\, where from 2010 until 2014 he led the national trail development organization’s media and marketing efforts.  Telling the stories of America’s trail communities was a natural progression from his work as a journalist and newspaper editor here in the United States and in his native Australia.  At The Hub\, Jake’s experience in tapping into what interests and motivates community members and leaders is being put to good use in our efforts to generate a broad and powerful narrative about the terrific community development work being done in West Virginia.  Jake’s focus is very much on boosting the communications capacity of the wide network of Hub partners across the state and creating new and innovative ways to help the community development sector use communications to expand their impact. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nWVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.25 hour Service Provision – Core Area – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation\, 1.25 hours Electives/Special Topics\, 2.5 hours Service Provision – Core Area – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation or  Core Area Service Provision – Rural Community Service \nSPONSORS:\n \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/1879/ LOCATION:Raleigh County Committee on Aging\, 1614 S. Kanawha Street\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/Bruce-Presenting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T143000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20160212T021637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T162035Z UID:1815-1460552400-1460557800@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Grantwriting and the 80/20 Rule DESCRIPTION:Do you spend more time writing or planning your grant applications? One reason many people find grant writing so frustrating or overwhelming is because they haven’t spent enough time planning how to present their programs before they begin the writing process. The 90 minute webinar will teach you how to manage your grant seeking process so that 80% of your time is spent planning a strong application and only 20% is required for writing the application. Alice Ruhnke will discuss how to use her planning tool so that all parts of your application are coherent\, well-developed\, and connected. Once you begin using this system\, you time spent preparing applications will be shortened! This webinar is for new and intermediate grant writers. \nAbout the Presenter: \nAlice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage\, a progressive\, innovative consulting business devoted to helping organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston\, West Virginia\, The Grant Advantage offers grant writing and editing services\, funding searches\, qualitative evaluation\, program development\, Appreciative Inquiry facilitation\, and workshops\, trainings and webinars.  Over the past decade\, Alice has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to help them increase their organizational capacity and secure funding. She has raised over $7 million writing federal\, state\, foundation\, and corporate grants and has been in charge of awarding and monitoring federal funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia. If Alice is not at her computer writing\, she can usually be found facilitating trainings for individuals and organizations. Alice received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Relations and Master of Arts degree in Education/Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nWVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.5 hours Core Area Resource Development: Category 1 – Grant Writing \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. \nDownload the mail-in registration form URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-8020-rule/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T121500 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20160120T215154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160128T040011Z UID:1721-1456484400-1456488900@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Keep5Local and What It Means for Your Organization DESCRIPTION:By keeping 5% of today’s multi-billion dollar transfer of wealth for tomorrow’s needs\, our future could see thriving communities in every corner of the Mountain State.  Keep5Local is a new statewide program of Philanthropy West Virginia’s Give2WV: Community Foundations Network that aims to help West Virginians grasp a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform their communities for the future. \nWe are currently 37th in the nation in charitable giving\, and this is the 2nd consecutive year there has been a decline in charitable giving in our state.  This webinar will explain more about the Keep5Local campaign and how you and your organization can work with your local community foundation to engage donors that can impact your community and the state as a whole. \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. \nDownload the mail-in registration form URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-keep5local-and-what-it-means-for-your-organization/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/8671709_G.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20160120T162501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T162501Z UID:1717-1456225200-1456228800@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Overview and Tour of Grantstation DESCRIPTION:WVNPA membership includes full access to GrantStation\, your fast track to funding! \n·        Do you struggle to identify new funding sources? \n·        Does the lack of time limit your ability to submit grant requests? \n·        Do you have a grants strategy for 2016? \nThese are significant issues that many nonprofit organizations struggle to overcome. At GrantStation\, our mission is to keep your organization financially healthy by building a strong grantseeking strategy. We provide the tools for you to find new grant sources\, build a strong grantseeking program\, and write winning grant proposals. This tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources GrantStation 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: \nEllen Mowrer\, VP of GrantStation\, brings over 30 years of business\, partner programs\, nonprofit software\, and high-end retail experience in companies such as ECMAdvisory.biz\, GiftWorks\, Doneckers\, and Market Metrics. After realizing that her heart and her career were at odds\, Ellen left the business world of expensive things for the world of doing good through nonprofit support.  Happily\, nonprofit organizations can benefit from the application of business models\, and the result enriches humanity instead of corporations. On the board of Music for Everyone in Lancaster\, PA\, and active in the fight against puppy mills with three rescues of her own\, Ellen is GrantStation’s Director Vice President and works with both clients and the GrantStation team in program management\, marketing\, reporting\, The State of Grantseeking ™ Survey and Reports\, and business analysis. \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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance. \nDownload the mail-in registration form URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-overview-and-tour-of-grantstation/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20151023T095238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T101322Z UID:1391-1448017200-1448031600@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Second Annual Policy Institute DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the Second Annual Policy Institute: Mobilizing Partnerships\, presented by the West Virginia Nonprofit Association and Philanthropy WV. This year’s featured keynote is David Biemesderfer\, Chair of the National Government Relations Committee for the Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers. The Policy Institute is designed to support and engage foundation and nonprofit staff members\, board members\, volunteers\, and supporters in the legislative and government relations process. This program is geared from beginners to experts to be involved with advocating for public policy issues and government relation matters that are of concern to your nonprofit\, foundation and community. The program includes national leaders from the National Council on Nonprofits\, the Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers\, and state experts from the business to labor to nonprofit to healthcare sectors. You and our organization will be able to develop skills and expertise to navigate public policy advocacy and advance issues of importance to your community.  WVNPA and Philanthropy WV Members save 50% on registration. URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/second-annual-policy-institute/ LOCATION:State Capitol Complex/House Chamber\, Charleston\, WV\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/The_West_Virginia_State_Capitol_Building_in_Charleston_WV-e1445593944340.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20151023T094411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T132437Z UID:1389-1446627600-1446643800@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Workshop: The Science Behind Fundraising Success DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 4\, 2015\n9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nIncludes the Workshop\, Funders Panel\, and Lunch\nJudge Black Annex\n319 Market Street\, Parkersburg\, WV \nWVNPA Members save $5.\nWant to be more effective in raising funds for your organization?\nJoin us for this low-cost workshop as Rebekah Mathis-Stump from Ethos Leadership Group\, LLC. provides participants with a big-picture look at fundraising including: reasons people give\, primary sources of contributions\, planning for the essential components of an integrated fundraising strategy\, the key to securing individual donations\, gift recognition strategies\, and evaluating your fundraising program. Particular attention will be given to the topics of planning for various types of asks and evaluating the essential components of your fundraising efforts. \nFUNDERS PANEL\nImmediately after the fundraising workshop\, local funders from the Bernard McDonough Foundation\, Marietta Community Foundation\, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates\, Ross Foundation\, and Sisters Health Foundation will share information about their grantmaking programs and answer your questions through an interactive panel discussion. \nAgenda\n8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration\n9 – 11 a.m. Fundraising Workshop\n11:15 – 12:30 p.m. Panel with Local Funders\n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch \nCost:\n$15 per person\n$10 for West Virginia Nonprofit Association Member \nRegistration is limited to the first 45 people who register \nParking \nThere is a parking garage just down the street at:\n520 Julianna Street\nParkersburg\, WV \nParking cost $1/hr and it is cash only to pay. URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/workshop-the-science-behind-fundraising-success/ LOCATION:Judge Black Annex\, 319 Market Street\, Parkersburg\, WV\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofits LEAD":MAILTO:nonprofitslead@marietta.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150914T154655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150917T123141Z UID:1323-1445425200-1445428800@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Balancing Unemployment Costs and Your Mission DESCRIPTION:West Virginia’s state unemployment taxes (SUTA) costs have increased by 68% since 2009. However\, your nonprofit organization may be eligible for a lower-cost alternative. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization (or government entity) you have options when it comes to financing your unemployment obligation to your former employees. Learn more at a free webinar presented by First Nonprofit Group\, a West Virginia Nonprofit Association business member. \nWho should attend? \nNonprofit executives from 501c3 nonpropfit organizations or government entitites with 10 or more employees who are looking for a solution to their unemployment tax obligation or those already taking advantage of the reimbursement method. \nStart your due diligence now so that you’re ready by the Decmeber 1 state conversion deadline. \nRegister Today \n \nFirst Nonprofit Group provides 501(c)3 nonprofits and government entities with safe\, cost-saving alternatives to the state unemployment insurance tax (SUTA). More than 1\,500 nonprofit organizations representing all sectors of the nonprofit community in 43 states across the country rely on First Nonprofit Group to maintain and manage their unemployment insurance costs. For more information\, FNP Info Sheet contact Tom Pichola at tpichola@comcast.net or visit www.firstnonprofitgroup.com. \nWVNPA FirstNonprofit Webinar Flyer 2015 \n  URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/webinar-balancing-unemployment-costs-and-your-mission/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/WVNPA-FirstNonprofit-Webinar-Graphic-2015.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T133000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150617T142154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150923T173809Z UID:1070-1444222800-1444311000@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:WVNPA Nonprofit Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first annual West Virginia Nonprofit Leadership Summit\, Launching Solutions in the Mountain State\, October 7-8 at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in conjunction with Philanthropy West Virginia’s Annual Conference. (Looking for registration for the Philanthropy WV Annual Conference? Click here.) \nWe heard you! During the spring regional meetings you asked for more on how you and your colleagues can collaborate to be more effective and have greater impact in your community. \nConference Highlights\n\nBuilding Effective Collaborations for Community Impact\nOpening Plenary\nPanel of successful collaborative projects\nRoundtable discussions –Building stronger collaborations in your community\nSkill-building workshops: Advocacy\, Media Relations\, and Owning Your True Costs\nKeynotes:\n\nReal Talk about Real Costs with Douglas Schenkelberg\, Vice President\, Strategy and Policy at The Donors Forum\nThe Art of Collaboration with Kate Dewey\, President of The Forbes Funds\n\n\nOpportunities to meet with grantmakers investing in West Virginia communities.\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n MemberNonmember\n\n\n\n\n Early Bird Registration\n(Closes September 2nd at 4:00 PM) $100$150\n\n\n Regular Registration\n(September 2nd - October 2nd) \n$150$200\n\n\n Last Minute Registration\n(October 3rd - October 7th) $200$250\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today \nFor those registering online\, a convenience fee applies to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check.  \nPrefer to mail in your registration? Download and print the registration form: \n\nWVNPA 2015 Summit Registration Form (.docx)\nWVNPA 2015 Summit Registration Form (.pdf)\n\n\n  \nAgenda\nMeet our Presenters and Guest Speakers \nOctober 7\, 2015 \n\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Registration\n1:00 – 1:10 pm: Welcome\n1:10 – 1:45 pm: Opening Plenary: The Art of Collaboration – Kate Dewey\, President of The Forbes Funds *\n1:45 – 3:15 pm: Panel: Building Effective Collaborations for Community Impact *\n3:15 – 3:30 pm: Networking Break\n3:30 – 5:00 pm: Strategic Partnership Table Discussions *\n5:00 – 6:30pm: Reception and WVNPA Annual Meeting of the Members\n6:30 pm: Dinner on your own\n6:30 – 8:30 pm: Networking Table Discussions: What’s keeping you up at night?\n\nOctober 8\, 2015 \n\n8:00 – 9:30 am:   WVNPA Breakfast: Meet the Investors Panel *\n9:30 – 10:00 am: Networking break\n10:00 – 11:00 am: Skill-Building Seminars\n\nGovernment Grants & Contracts: How to Get Reimbursement for Your Nonprofit’s Indirect Costs – Beth Bowsky\, National Council of Nonprofits *\nEffective Communications & Media Relations – Don Smith\, WV Press Association *\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 pm: Skill Building Seminars\n\n Advancing Solutions Through Advocacy – Beth Bowsky\, National Council of Nonprofits and Doug Shenkelberg\, Donors Forum *\nEnhancing Your Organization’s Message Through the Use of Television and Radio – Michele Crist\, WV Broadcasters Association *\n\n\n12:00 – 1:30 pm: Coming Together to Launch Solutions Luncheon\n\nWelcome to Tucker County\nWVNPA Conference Wrap Up & Philanthropy WV Kick Off\nLuncheon Keynote: “Real Talk about Real Costs” by Douglas Schenkelberg\, Vice President\, Strategy and Policy at The Donors Forum *\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Education Certificate credit\nSessions denoted with a ‘*’ are approved as qualifying toward the Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management\, WVU School of Social Work\, Office of Professional & Community Education. Download the list of CECNPM approved sessions and the reporting form. \nRooms\nFor room reservations at the Conference Rate of $109/night\, contact Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center at 304-866-4121 and mention Philanthropy West Virginia for the room block rate. \nQuestions\nIf you have any questions\, please contact WVNPA Executive Director\, Laura Lee Haddad at lauralee@dev.wvnpa.org or via phone 304-667-2248. \nSponsorship Opportunities\nSponsor our Opening Plenary\, the WVNPA Annual Meeting Reception\, or a Workshop session. Or reserve space as a conference Exhibitor. Download and complete the Program and Exhibitor opportunities form by September 18. \nScholarships\nScholarships are available with priority for Executive Directors or Senior Staff of organizations with operational budgets at or below $250\,000. For a scholarship application\, send an email to lauralee@dev.wvnpa.org. \n  URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-nonprofit-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort State Park\, 230 Main Lodge Road\, Davis\, WV\, 26260 CATEGORIES:Conference,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/2015Summit-630x3001.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150926 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150805T182523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150805T182750Z UID:1185-1442966400-1443225599@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Strength-Based Grant Writing DESCRIPTION:Strength-Based Grant Writing is intended to help build new capacity for nonprofit organizations. This hands-on\, intensive training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing from a strength-based perspective. Strength-based grant writing seeks collaboration\, shared understanding\, and commitment to action by the organization and the larger community in identifying opportunities for change and new direction. At the end of this training\, participants will not only understand all the components of a grant application\, but will also have a new way of looking appreciatively at what works in their organization and community. \nMore than 350 people have attending this workshop since its inception. One participant recently wrote: \nI had the absolute pleasure of participating in your Strength Based Grant Writing Workshop this past October. I cannot express to you how extraordinary and worthwhile I found the entire process. \nSo far\, my organization has been approved for two of the grants that I have written – there is no doubt in my mind this would not have been feasible without the tools and knowledge I gained through your workshop.” \nCome and join the growing network of nonprofit professionals approaching grant writing from this unique and energizing perspective. Registration is limited to the first 50 people. \nWe will be asking questions such as: \n\nWhat are our organization’s strengths? What can we build on? What makes us unique? How do we use our strengths to get results?\nWhat are our stakeholders asking for? How can we reframe challenges to be seen as exciting opportunities? What new skills do we need to move forward?\nWhat do we care deeply about? What do we want more of? What strategic initiatives would support our aspirations?\nWhat meaningful measures would indicate that we are on track to achieving our goals?\n\nWhat resources are needed to implement our most vital projects? \n  \nWVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management \nThis training is approved for the WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management. All hours completed during the three days can be counted towards the certification. For more information or to enroll in the program you can visit http://socialwork.wvu.edu/continuing-education/continuing-education-certificate-in-nonprofit-management or contact Jacki Englehardt at 304-293-3280\, jacki.englehardt@mail.wvu.edu \n  \nTraining Times \n\nSeptember 23:  10am-5:00pm\nSeptember 24:  9am-5:00pm\nSeptember 25:  9am-12:30pm\n\n  \nCost \nRegistration is $199 per person. This fee covers all materials\, lunch on Wednesday and Thursday and breaks each day. Members of the West Virginia Non-Profit Association are eligible to attend at a discounted rate of $149. Please make checks payable to Volunteer West Virginia. We would be happy to send an invoice if that is more convenient for you or your organization. We are unable to accept credit card payments. \nRegistration \n\nSBGW Registration Form September 2015\nGrantwriting Information September 2015\n\nLodging \nA block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express\, 100 Civic Center Drive\, Charleston WV 25301. If you would like to be included on our room list and have the lodging cost added to your invoice\, please indicate this on your registration form. \nTo make your own reservation at the $105 rate\, you must book by August 23rd. Use code GWT when booking. Call: 855.729.5133 or book online: Lodging for Grant Writing Training \n  \nInstructors \nAlice Ruhnke – If Alice had to pick one word to describe the essence of her small business\, the choice would be simple: Storytelling. The Grant Advantage assists nonprofit organizations working to make real change in their communities by identifying an organization’s strengths\, clarifying its goals\, measuring its impact\, and effectively telling its story in the form of grant writing. \nAlice’s enthusiasm for what she does is infectious! Those that train with her\, leave with the skills and the confidence to tackle grant writing and tell their story. Alice has the gift to make what could be a heavy topic interesting\, enjoyable and easy to understand. \nSince 2006\, The Grant Advantage has secured more than $5 million from federal\, state\, corporate\, and foundation sources to help nonprofit organizations working in West Virginia and surrounding states have a greater impact on the communities they serve. In addition to grant writing\, The Grant Advantage assists clients by locating funding sources\, training individuals in all aspects of grant writing\, facilitating Appreciative Inquiry strategic change sessions\, conducting qualitative evaluations\, and much more. A native of Omaha\, Nebraska\, Alice is married to Tim and has two amazing sons\, Michael and Luke. \nwww.thegrantadvantage.net \n  \nTrish Hatfield\, president of CharacterEthics\, helps people heighten performance\, nurture discoveries\, improve communication\, encourage shared leadership\, shepherd change\, and strengthen the capacity for critical thinking. She’s been at this for 30+ years\, primarily as a trainer or facilitator in nonprofit organizations using strategies learned from Appreciative Inquiry\, Skilled Facilitator\, Facilitator U and the University of Wisconsin\, Non-Violent Communication\, not to mention the abundant wisdom of colleagues and clients. She has a MA in Humanities and also works part time as program assistant for Marshall University Graduate Humanities Program. She’s also a reasonable contra dancer. www.characterethics.com \n  \nQuestions? \nPlease contact Moya Doneghy at 304-558-0111 or moya.doneghy@wv.gov. \n  URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/strength-based-grant-writing/ LOCATION:NiSource Building\, 1700 Maccorkle Ave SE\, Charleston\, WV\, 25314\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150819T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150709T010425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T140613Z UID:1118-1439989200-1439992800@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: How to Avoid Social Media #FAILS DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE July 29 – WVNPA Webinar: How to Avoid Social Media #FAILS has been approved for the WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CECNPM) for 1 hour credit in Special Topics/Electives. \nIs your organization struggling to see results from your social media efforts? \nLearn why some organizations fail when it comes to using social media as a marketing tool and how to turn those results around in just 10 minutes a day! \nWe will cover hashtags\, social media ads/ boosted posts\, and most importantly how to make your time spent on social media more efficient and effective. \nAbout the Presenter: \nKristin Meeks is the owner of WV Social Media located in Parkersburg\, West Virginia. Her company specializes in the integration of digital and traditional marketing practices. WV Social Media serves clients all over the U.S. assessing their social media needs and helping them plan\, and execute strategic marketing practices. Kristin holds a masters in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University and a bachelors in Marketing from Marietta College (OH). In 2014 Kristin was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Belpre Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Young Business Leader of the Year by the Mid Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce. In 2015 Kristin was named one of the West Virginia State Journal’s Generation Next 40 under 40. \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 the form and send in payment for this event in advance. \nDownload the mail-in registration form. URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-how-to-avoid-social-media-fails/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/FAILS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150730T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150630T133615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T121450Z UID:1107-1438254000-1438257600@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:WVNPA: Good360 101 DESCRIPTION:Register today for Good360 101 – An Introductory Webinar to Members of the West Virginia Nonprofit Association on July 30\, 2015\, at 11:00 a.m. \nGood360\, the nonprofit leader in product philanthropy invites members of the West Virginia Nonprofit Association to join an introductory webinar on Good360 and the benefits you’ll receive through our new partnership. \nAs a registered Good360 Nonprofit\, you are able to: \n• Spotlight your good work via an Online Profile on the GivingPlace platform;\n• Get 24-7-365 access to information about your Product Requests and Crowdfunding Results via your organization’s Online Dashboard;\n• Create crowdfunding promotions via the new Wishlist Tool\, allowing supporters to help cover the cost of shipping and handling; and\n• Showcase to all supporters how donated products are making a difference via our Impact Story Tool. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegister Now URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-good360-101/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvnpa.org/content/uploads/Good360_color_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150521T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150521T153000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T151644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T154058Z UID:902-1432211400-1432222200@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Elkins DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-elkins/ LOCATION:The Isaac Jackson Hotel & Conference Center\, 830 Harrison Ave\, Elkins\, WV\, 26241 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T151135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150309T164504Z UID:900-1432116000-1432130400@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Lewisburg DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-lewisburg/ LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 105 Church Street \, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T150721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150309T192401Z UID:898-1431511200-1431525600@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Wheeling DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-wheeling/ LOCATION:Catholic Charities West Virginia\, 2000 Main Street\, Wheeling\, WV\, 26003 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T145922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150309T164058Z UID:896-1430820000-1430834400@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Martinsburg DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-martinsburg/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Martinsburg\, 301 Foxcroft Ave \, Martinsburg\, WV\, 25401 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T145448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150309T164007Z UID:894-1429696800-1429711200@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Parkersburg DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-parkersburg/ LOCATION:Our Community’s Foundation\, 1620 Park Avenue\, Parkersburg\, 26102 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T144728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T154319Z UID:892-1429092000-1429106400@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Morgantown DESCRIPTION:Please note: The location for this event has been changed to the American Red Cross office at 1299 Pineview Drive\, Suite 300\, in Morgantown. \nTHE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-fairmont/ LOCATION:American Red Cross\, 1299 Pineview Drive\, Suite 300\, Morgantown\, WV\, 26505 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T144321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150309T163948Z UID:890-1429005600-1429020000@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Charleston DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-charleston/ LOCATION:Habitat for Humanity Restore Education and Community Center\, 815 Court St.\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T143829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150309T163921Z UID:889-1428573600-1428588000@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Beckley DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-beckley/ LOCATION:Beckley Dream Center\, 224 Pinewood Drive\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171118 CREATED:20150309T143203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150309T192156Z UID:886-1428487200-1428501600@wvnpa.org SUMMARY:Transforming West Virginia's Nonprofits - Huntington DESCRIPTION:THE CHALLENGE \nNonprofits are viewed by investors and donors as mission-driven organizations\, and the evaluation of success focuses on a nonprofit’s impact in the community. Though mission-driven\, nonprofits are business enterprises as well\, with business models that make programs and organizations operate and succeed. As community leaders\, it is our responsibility to ensure that nonprofits in West Virginia transcend public scrutiny ensuring purpose of mission\, ethical practices\, accountability and transparency. \nDuring this series of regional gatherings\, nonprofits will come together for dialogue and discussion around guiding principles in the unveiling of West Virginia’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the future of the nonprofit sector in the Mountain State. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAll Nonprofit leaders\, staff\, and volunteer board members. \nWEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE \nWest Virginia’s nonprofit organizations provide a wide variety of valuable services and products that are essential to communities across the state.  The success of these nonprofits is dependent upon public confidence and support. The West Virginia Nonprofit Association\, in partnership with Dr. Susan Aloi of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a team of stakeholders\, has developed these Principles & Practices to serve as a model for West Virginia nonprofit organizations to guide their operations and practices\, enabling them to meet their missions. \nWHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST VIRGINIA’S NONPROFITS? \nCommunities throughout West Virginia are having deep conversations about our state’s future by asking What’s Next for WV? The same applies to the nonprofit sector\, and in this session we bring nonprofit leaders and representatives together to allow for fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge on the future of West Virginia’s nonprofit sector. \nDownload the Flyer (PDF): 2015 Transforming WV Nonprofits Tour URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/transforming-west-virginias-nonprofits-huntington/ LOCATION:Christ Temple Church\, 2400 Johnstown Rd\, Huntington\, WV\, 25701 CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR