Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia

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

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

Continuing Education Credits: WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.5 hours Core Area: Human Resources – Employment Law
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WVNPA Webinar: Using Outcome Data To Tell Your Story
2016-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 | WV
*This webinar is in the process of being rescheduled. Please check back later to learn more.
Every nonprofit organization has a story to tell, but many remain as a “best kept secret” year after year. Stories developed around well-documented outcome data are vital to building your organization’s relationship with the community. So how do you enhance your organization’s compelling stories with solid outcome data in order to advance your mission? During this presentation, Alice Ruhnke will discuss methods to collect the data you need, how to use data-driven stories to communicate your message, and ways to tailor your story to constituencies both inside and outside of your organization.

About the Presenter:

Alice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage, a progressive, innovative consulting business devoted to helping organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, The Grant Advantage offers grant writing and editing services, funding searches, qualitative evaluation, program development, Appreciative Inquiry facilitation, and workshops, trainings and webinars. Over the past decade, Alice has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to help them increase their organizational capacity and secure funding. She has raised over $7 million writing federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants and has been in charge of awarding and monitoring federal funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia. If Alice is not at her computer writing, she can usually be found facilitating trainings for individuals and organizations. Alice received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Relations and Master of Arts degree in Education/Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
Continuing Education Credits:
WVU School of Social Work Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management – 1.5 hours Core Area Service Provision: Category 2 – Program/Organizational Design & Evaluation
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WVNPA Webinar: Introduction to New WVNPA Member Benefit - Insurance Options
2016-10-13 10:00 - 10:45 | WV
The WVNPA is pleased to announce that we have endorsed Thornburg Insurance Agency and Joe Stanton to develop a new member benefit – insurance options specifically for our association members.
Joe Stanton and his team have a wealth of products and services that can be customized to your organization regardless of your size. Thornburg Insurance Agency delivers solutions that mitigate your risk and improve your efficiency through strategic review of your insurance and benefit program needs and objectives as well as incorporating resources for Safety, HR, DOT, FMCSA, DOL, OSHA, ACA and a wealth of other areas related to compliance and human resources. Please join us for this webinar to learn more about this new member benefit.

About the Presenter:

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

2016 West Virginia Nonprofit Leadership Summit – Huntington, WV
2016-10-27 - 2016-10-28 | Big Sandy Superstore Arena, 1 Center Plaza, Huntington, WV, 25701, United States
The West Virginia Nonprofit Association’s 2016 West Virginia Nonprofit Leadership Summit is an opportunity for nonprofit professionals, including staff, directors, and board members to come together to learn, connect, inspire, and be inspired. This will be the state’s most energizing development conference for nonprofits! We promise two days filled with laughter, learning, and innovation. Schedule includes an insightful and inspiring keynote, 12 action-oriented learning labs and multiple opportunities to network with your peers. Passionate professionals register today!
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WVNPA Webinar: An Alternative to State Unemployment Insurance with Thornburg Insurance and First Nonprofit
2016-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 | WV
Almost all employers are required to pay State Unemployment Insurance (SUI). For-profit employers have only one option and that is to participate in the State Unemployment Fund where premiums are collected via the State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) as a risk pool. That means if your organization does not have high unemployment claims, you may be subsidizing other organizations including for-profit employers that do have high claims. With the West Virginia economy, the state budget deficit and unemployment claims expected to rise, we strongly suggest you join us for this webinar and evaluate if Thornburg Insurance Agency and First Nonprofit can bring you a better solution to the State Unemployment Tax.
About the Presenters:

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

The Power of a Good Story: Simple Communications Strategies to Help Your Organization Make New Friends and Influence People
2016-12-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Judge Black Center, 313 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV, 26101, United States
Presented by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation in association with the WVNPA and Nonprofits LEAD.
Smart storytelling and effective content strategy is the key to helping organizations of all kinds tell their story, amplify their successes, and grow their audiences. This workshop will focus on practical, real world strategies to use communications to create connections with new supporters and funders and create fruitful partnerships beyond the immediate reach of your existing network.
Cost: $20, includes lunch. $15 for WVNPA Members.
About the Presenter: Jake Lynch is the Director of Network Communications at the West Virginia Community Development Hub. He joined the Hub in 2015 following a 15-year career in community journalism and nonprofit communications, 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. 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.
Registration: Click here to register.
Questions? Contact Amy Elliott: amy@nonprofitslead.org or 740-376-4559

WVNPA/Philanthropy WV's 3rd Annual Joint Policy Institute
2017-01-26 10:00 - 15:15 | State Capitol Complex/House Chamber, Charleston, WV, United States
Critical Partnerships for West Virginia’s Future
With the historic transition of executive and legislative leadership in West Virginia, it is critical, now more than ever, that nonprofits and foundations come together to establish relationships with new leadership for West Virginia’s future.
Join us for the Third Annual Policy Institute: Critical Partnerships for West Virginia’s Future, in Charleston, presented by the West Virginia Nonprofit Association and Philanthropy WV. The 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 to everyone from beginners to experts with a desire to advocate for public policy issues that are of concern to your nonprofit, foundation and community.
Basic Agenda (click here for detailed agenda):
9:00 – 10:00 AM Registration

10:00 – 10:10 AM Opening State of the Sector Remarks – WV Nonprofit Association and Philanthropy WV
10:10 – 11:00 AM What Do Changes in Washington Mean for West Virginia Nonprofits and Foundations? David Thompson, Vice President of Public Policy, National Council of Nonprofits
With the likely change from government gridlock to fast and furious legislating in Washington, many nonprofit and foundation professionals are anxious to see how the pieces fit together and where their advocacy efforts can promote positive solutions. David L. Thompson of the National Council of Nonprofits will provide insights on key issues affecting the work of our organizations, and our abilities to engage in the policy debates in a meaningful way.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM What Does the Future Entail? A panel of leaders from the WV Senate, the WV House of Delegates, and the Governor’s administration.

12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch and Networking Roundtables
– Health
– Economic Development
– Environment
– Children & Families
1:45 – 2:45 PM Breakout Sessions
#1: Using Your Data to Tell Your Story: Advocating for Your Mission, Ellen Allen of Covenant House
In this era of impacting economic inequality through initiatives to build community wealth, nonprofits must use traditional and nontraditional ways to measure their work, evaluate their contributions to the community, and tell their story in the context of community wealth. In this workshop you will learn about one nonprofit’s effort to advocate for their mission through effective and compelling story telling.
#2: WV Advocacy & Lobbying 101 (Ethics Commission and/or David Thompson)
#3: Debriefing Successful Policy Advocacy Efforts (Paul Daugherty and Stephen Smith)
2:45 – 3:15 PM Closing Remarks and announcing plans for the formation of an Impact Commission
About the Presenters:
David L. Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits. Prior to joining the National Council in February 2010, David served as Director of Government Affairs at Independent Sector. He served in the public sector from 2001 to 2007 as a Senior Counsel and as Policy Director to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Before working on Capitol Hill, David directed federal policy for a consulting firm and practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, as well as government relations at the federal and state levels.
Ellen Allen is the Executive Director of Covenant House. Ellen owned her own businesses and worked in the environmental engineering field prior to stepping into the non-profit sector. Before joining Covenant House, Ellen served as Director of the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program in Charleston and the Executive Director of the Family Refuge Center in Lewisburg where she also served on the state Board of Directors for the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Foundation for Rape and Information Services. Her career in advocacy spans over 30 years. She was appointed by Governor Manchin to the WV Human Rights Commission and the WV Women’s Commission. A graduate of Concord College with a MBA from Averett University, Ellen enjoys travel, hiking and cycling and is the mother of Sarah Margaret Allen and married to Sue Julian.
Register:

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
2017-02-07 14:00 - 2017-02-09 16:00 | WV
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2017/
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*
Agenda:
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2016 & 2015 Desktop Editions, as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks Desktop – The different choices and which version is right for you
What’s new in version 2016 that you may need
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor

Day 3:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
Attaching Scan Documents for free
And More

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
2017-02-14 14:00 - 2017-02-16 16:00 | WV
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2017/
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*
Agenda:
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® Online Edition, as well as advanced topics including::

Welcome to QuickBooks Online – The different choices and which version is right for you
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of product/service Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor

Day 3:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
Attaching Scan Documents for free
And More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

WVNPA Webinar: Americorps Speed Dating
2017-04-11 11:00 - 11:45 | WV
Come meet your match during this FREE webinar! Have you ever wanted an AmeriCorps or Senior Corps volunteer? You are in the right place!
Now, more than ever, West Virginia organizations could use an extra set of hands. Whether you are looking for a full-time volunteer or a team of volunteers, National Service programs like AmeriCorps and Senior Corps could be a great fit. Pull up a chair and learn how nonprofits can tap into these resources. Programs covered will include: AmeriCorps, VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, and Senior Corps. Come find a National Service program that makes your heart sing!
About the Presenter:
Dana Bryant is the Communications Coordinator for Volunteer West Virginia. A proud West Virginia native, Dana moved back to the state for a year of AmeriCorps VISTA service and has been here ever since. Three years of VISTA service followed, and now she has the privilege of sharing wild & wonderful acts of volunteerism in her role with Volunteer West Virginia.

WVNPA Webinar: Guiding Lights - Creating and Implementing Effective Vision and Mission Statements
2017-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | WV
Done well, vision and mission statements can act as a guiding light for an organization. However, far too often, these statements are either ignored or done poorly. Whether your organization has a long history or you’re just getting started, this one hour webinar will discuss how to create powerful vision and mission statements and then show you how to link your programs to them.
CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Nonprofit Fundamentals – Organization Design and Infrastructure)
About the Presenter:
Scott 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.
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.

From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Lewisburg
2017-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Carnegie Hall, 105 Church Street , Lewisburg, WV, 24901
Presenting WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance
A nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview, you will learn key elements of board roles, structure, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included.
CEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management)
Agenda:
10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue?
10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure
1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups
1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview, Advocacy Issues, Role of the WVNPA
About the Presenter:
Jeremy Turner, a native of Huntington, WV, is the Founder and Managing Director of EPIC Mission, a coaching and consulting firm for entrepreneurs, nonprofits and small businesses. Since earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University in 1997, Jeremy has served in leadership roles for industry giants and grassroots startup ventures within the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Mr. Turner is a DISC-Certified Behavioral Consultant and Certified Behavioral Life Coach with broad-ranging professional experience and a voracious appetite for self-directed learning. Jeremy is a sought after coach, consultant, speaker and trainer, and has worked with many groups and organizations on topics including board development, business and nonprofit basics, communication, entrepreneurship, leadership, organizational development, and strategic planning. These skills and experiences continue to prove valuable as he and his team acquire and serve new clients, primarily throughout the Tri-State Area and the Carolinas. Believing that life is not a spectator sport, Jeremy has for years been quite active within his community. He has served on the boards of over a dozen nonprofit organizations, operating as both an active board member and a trusted advisor. In addition to the 75+ clients served by EPIC Mission since its founding in 2013, Jeremy takes on several pro-bono clients each year in order to help ensure that the organizations who most need help are not denied assistance due to lack of funding. His personal mantra is to serve others and those who serve others, and he looks forward to learning how he and EPIC Mission may be of service to you and those around you. After nearly 20 years away, Mr. Turner has recently moved from Charlotte, NC and once again lives in Huntington, WV with his wife Brandie and their assortment of 4-legged children. When Jeremy is not working, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, camping, fishing, golfing, listening to live music, traveling, and cheering on The Herd.
Sponsor:
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.

From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Huntington
2017-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Barboursville Holiday Inn & Suites, 3551 Rt. 60 East, Barboursville, WV, 25504, United States
Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance

A nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview, you will learn key elements of board roles, structure, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included.
CEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management)
Agenda:
10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue?
10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure
1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups
1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview, Advocacy Issues, Role of the WVNPA
About the Presenter:
Jeremy Turner, a native of Huntington, WV, is the Founder and Managing Director of EPIC Mission, a coaching and consulting firm for entrepreneurs, nonprofits and small businesses. Since earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University in 1997, Jeremy has served in leadership roles for industry giants and grassroots startup ventures within the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Mr. Turner is a DISC-Certified Behavioral Consultant and Certified Behavioral Life Coach with broad-ranging professional experience and a voracious appetite for self-directed learning. Jeremy is a sought after coach, consultant, speaker and trainer, and has worked with many groups and organizations on topics including board development, business and nonprofit basics, communication, entrepreneurship, leadership, organizational development, and strategic planning. These skills and experiences continue to prove valuable as he and his team acquire and serve new clients, primarily throughout the Tri-State Area and the Carolinas. Believing that life is not a spectator sport, Jeremy has for years been quite active within his community. He has served on the boards of over a dozen nonprofit organizations, operating as both an active board member and a trusted advisor. In addition to the 75+ clients served by EPIC Mission since its founding in 2013, Jeremy takes on several pro-bono clients each year in order to help ensure that the organizations who most need help are not denied assistance due to lack of funding. His personal mantra is to serve others and those who serve others, and he looks forward to learning how he and EPIC Mission may be of service to you and those around you. After nearly 20 years away, Mr. Turner has recently moved from Charlotte, NC and once again lives in Huntington, WV with his wife Brandie and their assortment of 4-legged children. When Jeremy is not working, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, camping, fishing, golfing, listening to live music, traveling, and cheering on The Herd.
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.

From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors – Charleston
2017-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Habitat for Humanity Restore Education and Community Center, 815 Court St., Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance

A nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview, you will learn key elements of board roles, structure, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included.
CEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management)
Agenda:
10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue?
10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure
1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups
1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview, Advocacy Issues, Role of the WVNPA
About the Presenter:
Jeanette Wojcik served as the Executive Director of Faith in Action Caregivers, Inc. from 1995 until her retirement in 2016. During that time she took the organization from the initial start-up to a program that provided services annually to more than 1,950 elderly and disabled individuals in a three-county area by matching these individuals with volunteers. Prior to that position, Jeanette had an extensive career in volunteer recruitment, training and management that included five years as a teacher, seven years in the community mental health system as a prevention consultant, and almost ten years with Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council as a Field Director. Through the Faith in Action National Program Office, Jeanette served as mentor to Faith in Action programs in West Virginia, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania. In 2005, she played a key role in the establishment of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network, a membership organization for Faith in Action programs. She has presented workshops at conferences and webinars on the national, state, and regional level on a variety of topics including volunteer recruitment and management, coalition development, board development, nonprofit executive transitions, and program sustainability. Jeanette holds a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University in secondary education with specializations in social studies and public speaking. She completed hermaster’s degree in American Frontier History at West Virginia University in 1973. Jeanette resides in St. Clairsville, OH.e 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.

Strength-Based Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
2017-05-17 10:00 - 2017-05-19 12:30 | WV
Hosted by Alice Ruhnke and Trish Hatfield
Spelter, WV (near Clarksburg)
Sponsored by Volunteer West Virginia

WVNPA Members save $50!

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 to approach grant writing from a strength-based perspective. At the end of this training, you 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 your organization.
More than 450 people have attended this workshop since its inception. One participant recently wrote:
“I 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. So 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.”
Come join the growing network of nonprofit professionals approaching grant writing from this energizing perspective. Registration is limited to the first 50 individuals.

Training Times:
Wednesday, May 17: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch will be provided)
Thursday, May 18: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch will be provided)
Friday, May 19: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost is $250 per person, but WVNPA member organizations can attend for $200 (limit 2 people per organization)! This fee covers all materials, plus lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. A limited number of scholarships are available through Volunteer West Virginia. Contact Moya Doneghy at Volunteer West Virginia for more information (304-558-0111 | Moya.Doneghy@wv.gov)

Click here to download the registration form and scholarship application.

From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Elkins
2017-05-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Randolph County Development Authority, 10 Eleventh Street, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance
A nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview, you will learn key elements of board roles, structure, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included.
CEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management)
Agenda:
10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue?
10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure
1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups
1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview, Advocacy Issues, Role of the WVNPA
Presenter: Violet Burdette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Concord University and a Master’s Degree in Management from Marshall University Graduate College. She is currently enrolled in the West Virginia University Certificate in Excellence in Non-Profit Management Program and the Certified Community Action Professional Program. Violet has a Certificate in Gerontology from West Virginia University and a Grant Certification from The Grantsmanship Center. Ms. Burdette has 32 years of experience working in a variety of organizations, primarily in management and/or administration. The past seven years she has been working for MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. as the Development Specialist. This position is responsible for program development, funding opportunities, administrative and management activities, and provides consulting services for outside organizations.
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

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

WVNPA Webinar: Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement in Nonprofits
2017-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
This webinar describes some of the issues that allow fraud to occur, including a lack of adequate internal controls over the accounting processes, management overrides of internal controls, and pressure to achieve specific financial results. Learn the most common types of fraud schemes and the cost-effective internal controls which can be implemented to prevent these schemes.
About the Presenter:
Jodey Altier is President and Managing Partner of Perry & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, A.C with offices in Vienna and Wheeling, WV and St. Clairsville and Marietta, OH. She is a 100% woman-owned, small disadvantaged business certified by the WBENC. Ms. Altier is a Certified Public Accountant. She obtained the American Institute of Certified Accountants (AICPA) Certification in Financial Forensics (CFF) in 2015. She graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University with Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Psychology. Her distinguished career in public accounting began at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLC. Ms. Altier has a long history of providing litigation support to many local governments and attorneys in the areas of fraud and forensic financial reporting.
Over the past two years, Ms. Altier has strategically positioned Perry & Associates as one of the top accounting firms in West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. In 2016, Ms. Altier started the first “Perry & Associates’ Entrepreneur of the Year Award”. Additionally, Ms. Altier began a partnership with Ohio Valley University to provide leadership and training for the University’s new degree program in Forensic Accounting. This partnership provides hand-on training and leadership for the students in the forensic accounting program and will provide the area with highly-trained forensic accountants in the next few years. Ms. Altier is a member of the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center as well as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program.
CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Financial Management)
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

Getting Your Next 1000 Donors (from iMission Institute) - Beckley
2017-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | The Hive, 282 Minnesota Avenue, Beckley, WV, 25801, United States
Imagine if you not only attracted hundreds of new donors over the next few months, but also had a step-by-step system to use over and over again so that you could continue to keep your base of supporters fresh and active.
That’s what you’ll learn to do in our innovative course on “Getting Your Next 1000 Donors.”
In a one day workshop, you will…

Learn proven and effective strategies for finding new prospects, engaging them with your organization’s mission, and turning them into donors and advocates.
Discover the power of the “Online Engagement Funnel,” and watch as each and every step is carefully explained and mapped out for you to find, engage, and convert your next 1000 donors.
Harness the power of simple and free tech tools to bring your organization’s fundraising into the 21st century and get them all working seamlessly together, so you can spend less time worrying about the software and more time doing your job.

Are you ready to get results quickly while engaging other other staff and board members in your new donor outreach effort? If you sign-up for the one-day workshop, you also can register for an online, on-demand program that helps you build each step of the funnel. Ten online, on-demand classes provide the step-by-step instruction for building each block of your new donor engagement funnel. Weekly online office hours will get your questions answered and help you and your team complete action-oriented worksheets.
CFRE CE credits : Full Day Workshop – 7 PTS
CEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 6 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management)
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

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Getting Your Next 1000 Donors (from iMission Institute) - Morgantown
2017-07-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Mon General Conference Center – Lynch/Piribeck Room, 1200 JD Anderson Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26505, United States

WVNPA Webinar: Internal Controls and Preparing for an Audit
2017-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
This webinar discusses internal controls and how to implement best practices to ensure safeguarding of assets and proper financial reporting. Also, learn tips for a successful audit.
About the Presenter: Jodey Altier is President and Managing Partner of Perry & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, A.C with offices in Vienna and Wheeling, WV and St. Clairsville and Marietta, OH. She is a 100% woman-owned, small disadvantaged business certified by the WBENC. Ms. Altier is a Certified Public Accountant. She graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University with Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Psychology. Her distinguished career in public accounting began at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLC. Ms. Altier has a long history of providing litigation support to many local governments and attorneys in the areas of fraud and forensic financial reporting.
CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Financial Management)
For those registering online, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.

WVNPA Webinar: How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Ideal Audience
2017-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 | WV
Join us for this dynamic webinar about using social media platforms that you already know to reach the ideal audience for your nonprofit. Learn how to find where your social media followers are spending their time and explore how you can expand your social reach, so your message gets to the people who need to hear it!

About the Presenter:
Kristin 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.
CEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area:Resource Development – Special Topics in Resource Development OR Special Topics/Electives)
For 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.
Download the mail-in registration form.

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
2017-08-15 14:00 - 2017-08-17 16:00 | WV
https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2017-aug/
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Desktop:
Day 1: Tuesday, August 15th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, August 16th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, August 17th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com
Agenda:
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2016 & 2015 Desktop Editions, as well as advanced topics including:

Welcome to QuickBooks Desktop – The different choices and which version is right for you
What’s new in version 2017 that you may need
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Cutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor

Day 3:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
Attaching Scan Documents for free
And More

Register: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2017-aug/

Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
2017-08-22 14:00 - 2017-08-24 16:00 | WV
Sponsored by: Quickbooks Made Easy
When: 3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Online:
Day 1: Tuesday, August 22nd
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 2: Wednesday, August 23rd
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Day 3: Thursday, August 24th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Price: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days
*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code*
Email: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com
Agenda:
Day 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® Online Edition, as well as advanced topics including::

Welcome to QuickBooks Online – The different choices and which version is right for you
Getting used to the screens and navigating around
A lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!
Setting up the correct Accounts
Entering Your Programs
Adding Your Annual Budget
Entering Your Donors, Members or Students

Day 2:

Entering Your Income – Two Methods
Entering Donations and Grants
Entering Membership Dues and Tuition
Entering Program Service Revenue
How to get the most out of product/service Items
Entering and Paying Bills
Spreading Costs to Programs/Grants
Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor

Day 3:

Entering Credit Card activity
Tracking Pledges
Tracking Restricted Grants
Tracking Special Fundraising Events
Printing personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®
Two Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements
Recording In-Kind Contributions
Advanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants
Attaching Scan Documents for free
And More

Register: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2017-aug/

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

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

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

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

Strength Based Grant Writing
2017-09-27 10:00 - 2017-09-29 12:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV, 25311, United States
WVNPA Members Save $50!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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 to approach grant writing from a strength-based perspective. 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.
The workshop will help participants:

Experience and understand strength-based approaches to enhance program planning.
Incorporate strength-based strategies into common sections of a grant proposal.
Use a Program Planning Framework to develop grant proposals that tell a compelling story.
Understand how to find grant opportunities and work with funders.

Almost 500 people have attended this workshop since its inception. One participant recently wrote:
I 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. So 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.
Come and join the growing network of nonprofit professionals approaching grant writing from this energizing perspective. Registration is limited to the first 50 people.
Training Times
September 27, 2017: 10:00 am-5:00pm
September 28, 2017: 9:15 am-5:00pm
September 29, 2017: 9:15 am-12:30pm
Cost
Registration is $250 per person. This fee covers all materials, lunch on Wednesday and Thursday and breaks each day. Member organizations of the West Virginia Non-Profit Association are eligible to send two (2) people at a discounted rate of $200. 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.
Location
Trinity Lutheran Church
1600 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia
Questions?
Please contact Moya Doneghy at 304-558-0111 or moya.doneghy@wv.gov.
Instructors
Alice Ruhnke, Founder and Owner of The Grant Advantage
www.thegrantadvantage.net
Alice 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.
Alice 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.
Trish Hatfield, Consultant/Facilitator
www.trishhatfield.com
Trish Hatfield 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 works part time as program assistant for Marshall University Graduate Humanities Program. She’s also a reasonable contra dancer.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

2017 WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit
2017-10-12 - 2017-10-13 | Charleston Marriot Town Center, 200 Lee St., Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
2017 WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit, in partnership with Volunteer WV
*Learn all about the Summit by clicking here. Scroll down to register.
October 12 – 13, 2017
Charleston Marriot Town Center – Charleston, WV
For 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.
Download the mail-in registration form.
