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SUMMARY:Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
DESCRIPTION:FREE for WVNPA Members \nLearn how to expertly use GrantStation to make the most of your membership benefits. Join Jeremy Smith\, Communications and Technology Director\, and Sara Kennedy\, Director of Online Education\, for a private\, partner member-only tour of the GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com\, including the look\, navigation\, search interfaces\, and charitable database search criteria. The tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources the website offers\, including the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By using GrantStation‘s databases and resource tools\, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy Smith is the Communications and Technology Director at GrantStation. He manages the GrantStation Insider and International Insider newsletters\, handles GrantStation’s internal and external tech issues\, conducts the monthly public website tour\, and updates and develops new looks and features for the website. Jeremy volunteers online and on-air for KSUA 91.5 FM\, a nonprofit college radio station. \n  \nREGISTER HERE or click the links below to register for another date. \nThis webinar is also offered on the following dates: \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 2.27.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 3.27.18  \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 4.24.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 5.22.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 6.26.18  \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/tour-grantstation-website-free-wvnpa-members/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T120000
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Americorps Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:Come meet your match during this FREE webinar! Have you ever wanted an AmeriCorps or Senior Corps volunteer? You are in the right place! \nNow\, 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! \nAbout the Presenter: \nDana Bryant is the Communications Coordinator for Volunteer West Virginia. A proud West Virginia native\, Dana moved back to the state for a year of AmeriCorps VISTA service and has been here ever since. Three years of VISTA service followed\, and now she has the privilege of sharing wild & wonderful acts of volunteerism in her role with Volunteer West Virginia.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-americorps-speed-dating-2/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171209
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: WVNPA/Philanthropy WV's 4th Annual Policy Institute
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registrations and other conflicting events\, this event is being postponed. Stay tuned for news on the new date in 2018.\nJoin us for our 4th Annual Joint Policy Institute on December 8\, 2017 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston hosted by Philanthropy WV and the West Virginia Nonprofit Association. \nThe 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. REGISTER ONLINE HERE TODAY \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. Download the mail-in registration form here \n\nSpeakers at a Glance:\n \n\nRobert S. Collier (Rob) has served as president & CEO of the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) since 2000\, however he has been involved with CMF as a volunteer throughout his career in philanthropy\, which includes service as the founding director of the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation; executive director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City; grants director of the Gannett Foundation; and program officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. His 33 years of experience covers every type of organized philanthropy and support to Michiganders in creating family and corporate foundations\, as well as many donor advised funds at community foundations.  -> Full Bio Here\n \n \nDonna Murray-Brown is the President and CEO for Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA). She leads the strategic direction and overall operations of MNA’s affiliates and programs. MNA is a statewide membership organization dedicated to serving the diverse nonprofit sector by offering services\, resources and systems nonprofits need to improve and strengthen their communities. \nPrior to being named President & CEO\, Ms. Murray-Brown served as Director of the Metro Detroit Partnership Office and Senior Director of Capacity-building for MNA. In this dual role\, she led a successful strategic alliance program for arts and culture organizations in metro Detroit; led the merger negotiations of four organizations to create the Belle Isle Park Conservancy; and attracted national program partnerships and investment to the region including New York-based National Urban Fellows and Wisconsin-based Public Allies. -> Full Bio Here\n \n\nProgram Agenda:\n\n9:30 AM     Registration Begins \n10:45 AM   Welcome Remarks & Program Begins \n11:00 AM    Inaugural Meeting of the WV Impact Commission: \n11:45 AM    Presentation of Sector Advocacy Awards: \n\nWe will recognize government leaders who have been strong advocates for the sectors over the past few years. \n\n12:15 PM    Lunch Break \n12:30 PM   Why Nonprofits & Funders Must Work together to Address Policy Issues Facing the Sector Keynote Speakers: \n\nDonna Murray-Brown\, Michigan Nonprofit Association\nRob Collier\, Council of Michigan Foundations\n\n1:15 PM      Break \n1:30 PM     Introduction & Identification of Shared Public Policy Issues facilitated discussion \n2:00 PM    Concurrent Breakout Sessions (set by experience levels): \n\nBeginner: Stepping into Public Policy\nModerate: How are we talking about Our Sector\nPro: Strategy Development\n\n3:00 PM    Closing Remarks & Farewell \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. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE TODAY \nDownload the mail-in registration form here
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpaphilanthropy-wvs-4th-annual-policy-institute/
LOCATION:State Capitol Complex/House Chamber\, Charleston\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T120000
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SUMMARY:Leadership for Nonprofit Success
DESCRIPTION:Featuring National Consultant David Grant \nNovember 15\, 2017\n9 a.m. to Noon \nParkersburg Country Club \nContinental Breakfast Served Beginning at 8:30 a.m. \nClick here to register! \nIt has never been more important that nonprofit organizations be able to translate their worthy missions into lasting positive impacts on the people and communities they serve.  And arguably it has never been more difficult to do so.  This interactive workshop will explore “mental models” for leadership in the social sector in 2017 and beyond.  We will ask how the most effective leaders think about areas such as: organizational development; measuring success in areas that resist quantification; forming strategic partnerships; building effective boards; overcoming resistance to change; and creating cultures of reflection and learning.  Our agenda will respond to the interests of the people in the room\, with an emphasis on practical tools that help us turn good thinking into effective actions. \nOrganizations are encouraged to bring staff and board member teams to benefit most from the workshop. \n \nDavid Grant served as President and CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in Morristown\, New Jersey from 1998 to 2010.  Now based in Vermont\, he consults with people and organizations around the world that have a social or educational mission. He is a member of the Leap Ambassadors Community\, a group of over 150 people nation-wide who support nonprofit leaders in creating high-performance organizations. His book The Social Profit Handbook: The Essential Guide to Setting Goals\, Assessing Outcomes\, and Achieving Success for Mission-Driven Organizations was published by Chelsea Green in March 2015. \nFirst 50 to register receive a copy of The Social Profit Handbook FREE!\n\nRegistration Cost:\n$20/person\n$15/person for West Virginia Nonprofit Association Members\n$50 for teams of 3 or more \nClick here to register! \nPayment online must be made by credit card. For those unable to pay by credit card\, contact Marian Clowes at the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation to register: 304-428-4438 OR marian.clowes@pacfwv.com \nDeadline to register: November 8
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/leadership-nonprofit-success/
LOCATION:Parkersburg Country Club\, 4910 1st Avenue\, Vienna\, WV\, 26105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171014
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SUMMARY:2017 WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:2017 WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit\, in partnership with Volunteer WV \n*Learn all about the Summit by clicking here. Scroll down to register. \nOctober 12 – 13\, 2017 \nCharleston Marriot Town Center – Charleston\, WV \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/save-date-2017-wv-nonprofit-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Charleston Marriot Town Center\, 200 Lee St.\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T123000
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SUMMARY:Strength Based Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:WVNPA Members Save $50!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nStrength-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. \nThe workshop will help participants: \n\nExperience and understand strength-based approaches to enhance program planning.\nIncorporate strength-based strategies into common sections of a grant proposal.\nUse a Program Planning Framework to develop grant proposals that tell a compelling story.\nUnderstand how to find grant opportunities and work with funders.\n\nAlmost 500 people have attended 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. 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. \nCome and join the growing network of nonprofit professionals approaching grant writing from this energizing perspective. Registration is limited to the first 50 people. \nTraining Times\nSeptember 27\, 2017: 10:00 am-5:00pm\nSeptember 28\, 2017: 9:15 am-5:00pm\nSeptember 29\, 2017: 9:15 am-12:30pm \nCost\nRegistration 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. \nLocation\nTrinity Lutheran Church\n1600 Kanawha Boulevard\, East\nCharleston\, West Virginia \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Moya Doneghy at 304-558-0111 or moya.doneghy@wv.gov. \nInstructors\nAlice Ruhnke\, Founder and Owner of The Grant Advantage\nwww.thegrantadvantage.net\nAlice Ruhnke is the founder and owner of The Grant Advantage\, progressive\, innovative consulting business devoted to helping nonprofit organizations unleash their strengths to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities. Located in Charleston\, West Virginia\, The Grant Advantage’s services include grant writing; funding searches; qualitative evaluation; capacity building assistance; and learning opportunities through trainings\, workshops\, webinars\, and manuals.\nAlice has raised over $27 million writing federal\, state\, foundation\, and corporate grants and has managed the sub-granting and monitoring of federal capacity-building funds to nonprofit organizations throughout West Virginia. If Alice is not at her computer writing\, she can usually be found facilitating trainings for individuals and organizations. Alice is also the author of Mapping the Course: A Practical Approach to Grant Writing\, a practical\, step-by-step manual that walks through an entire grant proposal from start to finish. \nTrish Hatfield\, Consultant/Facilitator\nwww.trishhatfield.com\nTrish 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. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/strength-based-grant-writing-3/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 600 Kanawha Boulevard\, East\, Charleston\, WV\, 25311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170803T235648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T205309Z
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Politicizing Nonprofits - What Charitable Nonprofits & Foundations Need to Know (and What They Can Do About It)
DESCRIPTION:FREE to Members and Non-Members! \nHosted by: West Virginia Nonprofit Association and Philanthropy WV \nThis 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. \n The webinar will cover:\n.    Why the Johnson Amendment is important;\n.    Its history;\n.    What is happening concerning it in the Administration and Congress;\n.    How we are engaging with coalitions;\n.    The Community Letter in Support of Nonpartisanship and how your state has engaged; and\n.    What steps individual nonprofits and foundations can take right now. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nAbout the Presenters: \n \nDavid 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. \n  \nJay 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. \n  \nTiffany 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. \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-politicizing-nonprofits-charitable-nonprofits-foundations-need-know-can/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
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SUMMARY:Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Online Version)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by:  Quickbooks Made Easy \nWhen:  3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Online: \nDay 1: Tuesday\, August 22nd\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 2: Wednesday\, August 23rd \n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 3: Thursday\, August 24th \n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nPrice: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days\n*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code* \nEmail: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com \nAgenda: \nDay 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits\, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® Online Edition\, as well as advanced topics including:: \n\nWelcome to QuickBooks Online – The different choices and which version is right for you\nGetting used to the screens and navigating around\nA lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!\nSetting up the correct Accounts\nEntering Your Programs\nAdding Your Annual Budget\nEntering Your Donors\, Members or Students\n\nDay 2: \n\nEntering Your Income – Two Methods\nEntering Donations and Grants\nEntering Membership Dues and Tuition\nEntering Program Service Revenue\nHow to get the most out of product/service Items\nEntering and Paying Bills\nSpreading Costs to Programs/Grants\nEssential Reports for the Board/Auditor\n\nDay 3: \n\nEntering Credit Card activity\nTracking Pledges\nTracking Restricted Grants\nTracking Special Fundraising Events\nPrinting personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®\nTwo Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements\nRecording In-Kind Contributions\nAdvanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants\nAttaching Scan Documents for free\nAnd More\n\nRegister: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-online-2017-aug/
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/quickbooks-training-webinar-series-online-version-2/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T182542Z
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SUMMARY:Quickbooks Training Webinar Series (Desktop Version)
DESCRIPTION:https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2017-aug/ \nSponsored by:  Quickbooks Made Easy \nWhen:  3 Part Training Webinar Series for Quickbooks Desktop: \nDay 1: Tuesday\, August 15th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 2: Wednesday\, August 16th \n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nDay 3: Thursday\, August 17th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \nPrice: $100 Per Day or $199 for all three days \n*WVNPA Members save $20! Email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code* \nEmail: support@QuickBooksMadeEasy.com \nAgenda: \nDay 1: The material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits\, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2016 & 2015 Desktop Editions\, as well as advanced topics including: \n\nWelcome to QuickBooks Desktop – The different choices and which version is right for you\nWhat’s new in version 2017 that you may need\nGetting used to the screens and navigating around\nA lesson in accounting QuickBooks style!\nSetting up the correct Accounts\nEntering Your Programs\nAdding Your Annual Budget\nCutting and Pasting from Excel into QuickBooks\nEntering Your Donors\, Members or Students\n\nDay 2: \n\nEntering Your Income – Two Methods\nEntering Donations and Grants\nEntering Membership Dues and Tuition\nEntering Program Service Revenue\nHow to get the most out of Items\nEntering and Paying Bills\nSpreading Costs to Programs/Grants\nEssential Reports for the Board/Auditor\n\nDay 3: \n\nEntering Credit Card activity\nTracking Pledges\nTracking Restricted Grants\nTracking Special Fundraising Events\nPrinting personalized Donor Thank-You Letters directly from QuickBooks®\nTwo Ways to get year-end donor- Acknowledgements\nRecording In-Kind Contributions\nAdvanced method of Auto-Allocating Expenses to Programs/Grants\nAttaching Scan Documents for free\nAnd More\n\nRegister: https://quickbooksmadeeasy.com/seminar/webinar-desktop-2017-aug/
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/quickbooks-training-webinar-series-desktop-version-3/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170809T120000
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Ideal Audience
DESCRIPTION: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! \n \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. \nCEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area:Resource Development – Special Topics in Resource Development OR Special Topics/Electives) \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-use-social-media-reach-ideal-audience/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T120000
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Internal Controls and Preparing for an Audit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout 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. \nCEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Financial Management) \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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-internal-controls-preparing-audit/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170508T030331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T172655Z
UID:2918-1499936400-1499961600@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Getting Your Next 1000 Donors (from iMission Institute) - Morgantown
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThat’s what you’ll learn to do in our innovative course on “Getting Your Next 1000 Donors.” \nIn a one day workshop\, you will… \n\nLearn proven and effective strategies for finding new prospects\, engaging them with your organization’s mission\, and turning them into donors and advocates.\nDiscover 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.\nHarness 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.\n\nAre 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. \nCFRE CE credits : Full Day Workshop – 7 PTS \nCEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 6 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \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. \n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/get-1000-new-donors-imission-institute-morgantown/
LOCATION:Mon General Conference Center – Lynch/Piribeck Room\, 1200 JD Anderson Drive\, Morgantown\, WV\, 26505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170508T030828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T172337Z
UID:2920-1499850000-1499875200@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Getting Your Next 1000 Donors (from iMission Institute) - Beckley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThat’s what you’ll learn to do in our innovative course on “Getting Your Next 1000 Donors.” \nIn a one day workshop\, you will… \n\nLearn proven and effective strategies for finding new prospects\, engaging them with your organization’s mission\, and turning them into donors and advocates.\nDiscover 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.\nHarness 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.\n\nAre 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. \nCFRE CE credits : Full Day Workshop – 7 PTS \nCEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 6 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \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. \n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/getting-next-1000-donors-imission-institute-beckley/
LOCATION:The Hive\, 282 Minnesota Avenue\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170518T142348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T143741Z
UID:2949-1499770800-1499774400@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement in Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJodey 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. \nOver 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. \nCEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Financial Management) \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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-preventing-fraud-embezzlement-nonprofits/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170518T005436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T005436Z
UID:2946-1496149200-1496152800@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Protection for Nonprofit Directors and Officers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick 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 \nAbout the Presenters: \nJoe 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. \nJames (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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-protection-nonprofit-directors-officers/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170403T210655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T171327Z
UID:2788-1495533600-1495548000@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Elkins
DESCRIPTION:Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \nA 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. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nPresenter: 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. \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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/seed-harvest-growing-engaged-board-directors-elkins/
LOCATION:Randolph County Development Authority\, 10 Eleventh Street\, Elkins\, WV\, 26241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170407T135655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T171906Z
UID:2839-1495015200-1495197000@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Strength-Based Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Alice Ruhnke and Trish Hatfield \nSpelter\, WV (near Clarksburg) \nSponsored by Volunteer West Virginia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWVNPA Members save $50!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStrength-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. \nMore than 450 people have attended this workshop since its inception. One participant recently wrote: \n“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.” \nCome join the growing network of nonprofit professionals approaching grant writing from this energizing perspective. Registration is limited to the first 50 individuals.\n \nTraining Times: \nWednesday\, May 17: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch will be provided) \nThursday\, May 18: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch will be provided) \nFriday\, May 19: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm \nCost 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)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to download the registration form and scholarship application. 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/strength-based-grant-writing-nonprofit-organizations/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170403T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T171207Z
UID:2783-1494928800-1494943200@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors – Charleston
DESCRIPTION:Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \n\n\n\n\nA 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. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeanette 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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/seed-harvest-growing-engaged-board-directors-charleston/
LOCATION:Habitat for Humanity Restore Education and Community Center\, 815 Court St.\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170403T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T170836Z
UID:2775-1494496800-1494511200@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Huntington
DESCRIPTION:Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \n\n\n\n\nA 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. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy 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. \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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/2775/
LOCATION:Barboursville Holiday Inn & Suites\, 3551 Rt. 60 East\, Barboursville\, WV\, 25504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170407T134334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T134334Z
UID:2830-1494405000-1494435600@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits LEAD 2017 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://mcdonough.wufoo.com/forms/nonprofit-capacity-building-conference-2017/
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/nonprofits-lead-2017-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Marietta College
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofits LEAD":MAILTO:nonprofitslead@marietta.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170403T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T181032Z
UID:2768-1494324000-1494338400@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Lewisburg
DESCRIPTION:Presenting WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \nA 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. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy 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. \nSponsor:  \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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/seed-harvest-growing-engaged-board-directors-lewisburg/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 105 Church Street \, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170310T193427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T025045Z
UID:2705-1493816400-1493820000@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Guiding Lights - Creating and Implementing Effective Vision and Mission Statements
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Nonprofit Fundamentals – Organization Design and Infrastructure) \nAbout the Presenter: \nScott Hutton has been involved in the training industry and adult education for over 30 years. He has experience in developing\, delivering and deploying training of all forms including instructor led classroom training\, eLearning\, and blended solutions. During his career\, Scott has worked with a wide range of clients which run the gamut from small non-profits to large\, multi-national corporations. He has a thorough understanding of what challenges clients face and how to help solve them. Scott founded MindCross Training in 2001. MindCross is focused on helping clients create cost-effective\, student focused training that gets results. \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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-guiding-lights-creating-implementing-effective-vision-mission-statements/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170322T035354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T035424Z
UID:2722-1493134200-1493137800@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:National Council of Nonprofits Webinar: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:An event from the National Council of Nonprofits that is FREE to our members: \nJust in time to chase away the winter blues and welcome spring\, we’re excited to announce a special webinar on April 25\, 2017 with Beth Kanter\, master trainer and influential author/blogger\, on the subject of her newest book\, The Happy\, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout. WVNPA members can attend this webinar for free! \n2017 is shaping up to be a challenging year. The National Council of Nonprofits and its network of state associations of nonprofits\, including the WVNPA\, strive to help your nonprofit be resilient and ready for whatever lies in store. Curious about what practices your nonprofit can use to be happy\, healthy and sustainable? Beth will share her personal and professional journey toward a happy\, healthy culture of well-being\, and pass along lots of tips that you won’t want to miss. This program offers a terrific way to share the wisdom of a happy\, healthy nonprofit with your team and board members. \nRegister today. Members can email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code to waive the registration fee. Nonmembers pay $25. \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/2722/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Council of Nonprofits":MAILTO:https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/363881790
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170322T040135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T040135Z
UID:2725-1492560000-1492819199@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVU Extension Service Community Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Register or learn more here.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvu-extension-service-community-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Marriot Waterfront Place\, Morgantown\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170404T020906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T020906Z
UID:2791-1491919200-1491922800@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Free Tour of the NEW GrantStation Website
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeremy Smith\, GrantStation’s Communications and Technology Director\, and Sara Kennedy\, Director of Online Education\, for a quick tour of the NEW GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com and it will also highlight the recent changes to the website\, including a new look\, new navigation\, new search interfaces\, and additional charitable database search criteria. This tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources the website offers\, including the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By using GrantStation’s databases and resource tools\, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months. \nAbout the presenter: \nJeremy manages the Insider and International Insider newsletters\, deals with GrantStation’s internal and external tech issues\, conducts the monthly public tour\, and updates and develops new looks and features for the website. Jeremy volunteers online and on-air for KSUA 91.5 FM\, a nonprofit college radio station. \nLearn more/Register: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=x26v3yhnutwv&campaign=c2wa05xaaohs
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/free-tour-new-grantstation-website/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T114500
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170310T174159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T174159Z
UID:2697-1491908400-1491911100@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Americorps Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:Come meet your match during this FREE webinar! Have you ever wanted an AmeriCorps or Senior Corps volunteer? You are in the right place! \nNow\, 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! \nAbout the Presenter: \nDana Bryant is the Communications Coordinator for Volunteer West Virginia. A proud West Virginia native\, Dana moved back to the state for a year of AmeriCorps VISTA service and has been here ever since. Three years of VISTA service followed\, and now she has the privilege of sharing wild & wonderful acts of volunteerism in her role with Volunteer West Virginia. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-americorps-speed-dating/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170306T213437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T130508Z
UID:2690-1491476400-1491480000@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Strategic Planning - A Key to Surviving in 2017 and Beyond (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPart 2 Learning Objectives: Participants will… \n\nLearn to write effective strategic goals.\nLearn to write measurable objectives and action steps.\nLearn to identify measurable outcomes.\nDevelop a strategy for implementation of the strategic plan.\nIdentify ways to use the strategic plan to build a sustainable organization and to weather financial crises.\n\nCEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Service Provision: Program Development) \nAbout the Presenter: \n\nJeanette 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\nin 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. \nThrough 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. \n\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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-strategic-planning-key-surviving-2017-beyond-part-2/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170310T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170312T193553Z
UID:2701-1490709600-1490713200@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Member Benefits - Thornburg Insurance Agency and Freshbenies
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre 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! \nWouldn’t you rather have: \n\nno-cost primary care visits by phone or video\nno-cost specialist consults by email\nnon-partisan advocates to help members navigate the system and even negotiate out of network bills\nan Rx savings program NOT tied to insurance that provides another option for better pricing (even with insurance)\n\nIf 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. \nOne freshbenies card delivers all this real-life help to employees PLUS their spouse and dependents…find out more on the webinar! \nAbout the Presenters: \n\nJoe 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. \nDan 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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-member-benefits-thornburg-insurance-agency-freshbenies/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170306T212846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T130651Z
UID:2688-1490266800-1490270400@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Strategic Planning - A Key to Surviving in 2017 and Beyond (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPart 1 Learning Objectives: Participants will… \n\nIdentify tasks to be completed before beginning the strategic planning process.\nPlan the strategic planning process for their organizations.\nLearn the steps in hiring a consultant to assist with the strategic planning process.\nIdentify the roles of Board\, staff and others in the strategic planning process.\n\nCEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Service Provision: Program Development) \nAbout the Presenter: \n\nJeanette 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\nin 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. \nThrough 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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-strategic-planning-key-surviving-2017-beyond-part-1/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192715
CREATED:20170315T164154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T164154Z
UID:2716-1490257800-1490270400@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits LEAD Event: The Essential Sponsorship Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Attend and understand a refreshing\, sustainable five-step system that brings order to the often-chaotic fundraising cycle. A system that works whether you’re connecting with companies\, foundations or individuals. And one that is ethical\, natural\, and firmly rooted in an understanding that it is better to connect with those who are most moved by your mission. Roll up your sleeves for this fast-paced session featuring innovative content and lively interaction. Appropriate for any size nonprofit. No one will be left out. \nTo register: https://mcdonough.wufoo.com/forms/the-essential-sponsorship-clinic/ \nFor more information: Contact Amy Elliott.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/nonprofits-lead-event-essential-sponsorship-clinic/
LOCATION:Marietta College
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofits LEAD":MAILTO:nonprofitslead@marietta.edu
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