Neighborhood Investment Program Renewal Briefing 2
2021-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join the West Virginia Nonprofit Association and Philanthropy West Virginia for our second Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) Renewal Briefing on February 24th from 4-5 PM. This session will give you insight on how to best interact with your representatives during COVID (like when you are advocating for the renewal and expansion on NIP!) as well as give you an update on the NIP renewal and expansion process currently taking place. We are pleased to welcome Delegate Storch and Senator Baldwin as our Legislative guest speakers and Chris Hall from Orion Strategies once again to update us on the status of the NIP.
Tentative Agenda:

Welcome and Introductions
Legislative Perspectives & Best Ways to Interact with Your Representatives during COVID
NIP Update
Q&A
Adjournment

Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to register today!

Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Online Cohort Series - Washington Nonprofits
2021-02-24 19:00 - 2021-06-16 20:30 | WV, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Five 90-minute webinars on Wednesday, February 24, March 17, April 14, May 12, & June 16, 2021, 4:00PM-5:30PM (Pacific Time)
COST
(Contact Hilaria at hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for your WVNPA Member Discount Code)

Organizations – $300 Members of State Nonprofit Associations / $500 Not-yet-members
*Register with one person’s info now. Send us up to 5 team members’ info later.
Individuals – $150 Members of State Nonprofit Associations / $300 Not-yet-members
Link: https://washingtonnonprofits.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/2021-02-24-spin
Supplementary information form: https://www.tfaforms.com/4874450
Is strategy development on your radar? Does your nonprofit organization want to engage in meaningful conversations to refresh and realign around your mission, develop a plan for the future, and energize those inside and outside the organization? If you answered yes, and you relish the idea of learning side-by-side with peers in the nonprofit sector, join us for the Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Virtual Cohort.
The strategic planning cohort is designed to guide organizational teams through a strategic planning process from start to finish over a four-month time horizon. The cohort will use resources from Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN), a toolkit to help nonprofits successfully complete strategic planning and will also include customized resources and consultations to right-size a process and plan for your organization. The course will include training on strategic planning elements and on-going peer learning and support in small breakout groups. SPiN facilitators will be available to answer questions in the large group learning space, small breakout groups, and during office hours.
BENEFITS OF THE VIRTUAL SPIN COHORT

Get the support you need to create a quality strategic plan for your nonprofit.
Support and peer accountability for a team of people from your organization to learn about and take action to create a strategic plan
Key concepts and practical tools presented in real time to guide you through the process
Peer learning and feedback at key points
Expert facilitators and assistance available as needed
By June 2021, you will have a completed strategic plan!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Board Members, Executive Directors, and other nonprofit staff working with boards.
To get the most out of the course, we recommend participating organizations do the following:

Commit 2 to 3 board and/or staff members to attend each of the five sessions and be prepared to complete practical homework assignments between sessions (drafting various pieces of your plan)
Hold regular board meetings (preferably monthly) that provide time and space for strategic planning conversations
Be an existing 501(c)3 or nonprofit corporation registered with the state

COURSE OUTLINE
Part 1: Getting Started with Strategic Planning
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm (Pacific Time)

Overview of SPiN
Phase 1 – Prepare
Phase 2 – Listen

Part 2: (Working Session) Elements of Knowing Thyself
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm (Pacific Time)

Progress check
Phase 2 – Listen

Part 3: Your Organizational North Star
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm Pacific Time

Progress check
Phase 3 – Envision
Phase 4 – Plan

Part 4: (Office Hours) Putting the Pieces Together
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm Pacific Time
Part 5: Making it Stick
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | 4:00pm-5:30pm Pacific Time

Phase 5 – Execute
Phase 6 – Evaluate
Celebrate

*Note: For a successful strategic planning process, it is recommended that you build in time for staff and board meetings. It is especially critical to schedule a longer planning session with your board and key staff to provide input on mission, vision, and strategic priorities sometime between our 3rd and 5th sessions.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Kim Rakow Bernier, M.P.A. is a social purpose consultant, facilitator and leadership coach who partners with leaders and organizations to bolster their capacity to align people, purpose and planning for impact and transformation. She is a nonprofit practitioner and educator with over twenty years of experience and leadership in building the capacity of leaders and organizations. Her specialties include strategy development and planning, board development, and leadership transition. She brings a strength’s-based, collaborative approach to her work that centers on building capacity within organizations and the individuals and teams that give them life. Kim is committed to creating inclusive and equitable spaces and systems. Her early days as a Peace Corps volunteer shaped her still evolving passion and accountability to locally owned, and culturally relevant community development and leadership.
Kim has a Master of Public Administration degree and a Certificate in International Development Policy and Management from the Evans School of Public Affairs. She is also a certified professional leadership coach.
Sandra was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and immigrated to the United States when she was a teenager. She has spent over 10 years working in nonprofits, serving in communications, farming, youth advocacy and education, human rights observation, community organizing, and nonprofit management. Sandra earned her BA in Business Administration from Seattle University.

Free and Low-Cost Tools, Software and Services for Nonprofits
2021-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
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What software, tools, and services are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are worth using?
Nonprofits faced an overnight transition in 2020 that will continue into 2021. Suddenly we’re tasked to identify, research, and decide how we’re going to stay productive, stay connected, and collaborate remotely to achieve our goals. There are a lot of great free and low-cost tools, software and services available to help nonprofits and in this webinar, Claire Billington and Colin Murphy will present and share with you the ones they’ve discovered and think are the most useful in this new era of work.
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About Our Instructors
Claire Billington
Data Services Consultant, Tech Impact
Claire’s nonprofit background includes volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, Between the Bars, and ACCT Philly. As a Tech Impact data team member, Claire works with nonprofits to assess data needs, implement collaboration solutions, and enhance their use of data. She’s passionate about helping organizations integrate technology into program design. ​
Colin Murphy
Training Program Manager, Tech Impact
Colin manages Tech Impact’s training program of webinars, workshops, and special projects to provide the technology training nonprofits need to thrive.
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FREE Volunteer WV Webinar Series - AmeriCorps 101
2021-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
AmeriCorps 101 – Volunteer WV
Have you heard of AmeriCorps, but you’re not sure exactly how the program works? Are you involved with a community organization that could use an extra set of hands to get things done? Our AmeriCorps 101 session will walk you through how AmeriCorps members can make a difference in a variety of ways, through several different streams of AmeriCorps service. This session will be geared towards how AmeriCorps can build your organizations capacity to serve.
Wednesday, March 10th at 1:00 PM.
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Planned Giving 101
2021-03-10 13:00 - 2021-03-17 14:30 | Webinar
It’s easy to find yourself paralyzed by the complexities and minutiae of complicated planned giving vehicles – and to become convinced that planned giving is way beyond your reach. But really, it’s not.
This two-part virtual workshop helps even the smallest shops focus on ways to effectively and efficiently “get in the game” with planned giving. We will avoid the arcane detail of the more complex planned gifts and will instead focus on basic action steps for developing a planned giving strategy that works for your organization. We’ll help participants develop an appreciation for the fundamental difference between a donor’s income and assets, and how to focus on the most likely and simpler planned gifts that will convert those assets into gifts for your organization. We’ll also discuss how to make your organization “a planned giving kind of place.”
Participants will develop an understanding of the financial and psychological motivations for donors, and how – even if you are a small nonprofit – you can create and develop a successful and impactful planned giving program that can complement and enhance your annual fundraising efforts.
This is a two part webinar series will take place on Wednesday March 10th from 1:00PM-2:30PM and Wednesday March 17th from 1:00PM-2:30PM.
Share any questions when you register. We will do our best to incorporate them into the presentation.
Intended Audience: Finance and Development staff, Executive Directors and Board Members.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
$89 WVNPA Members* (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for promotional code!)
$139 Nonmembers
*When registering please select the Nonmember Rate and enter the promotional code to receive the member rate.
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This event is hosted by the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP).

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Al Cantor is principal of Alan Cantor Consulting LLC, based in Concord, New Hampshire. He works with nonprofit organizations on issues of resource development, strategic planning, governance, and executive leadership. Prior to starting his consulting business in 2012, Al had thirty years of staff experience in the nonprofit sector as a CEO and development director.
Al is a prolific writer and presenter about the nonprofit world. He is a frequent contributor to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Harvard Business Review, and other national journals. His blog has attracted a diverse national audience, and he has been cited as an expert on charitable issues in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Atlantic, ProPublica, Vanity Fair, and National Public Radio.

Cyber Security: Spot their Tricks and Fix your Risks
2021-03-10 13:00 - 2021-03-25 14:30 | WV, United States
Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 1 – 2:30 PM Eastern
Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1 – 2:30 PM Eastern
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 1 – 2:30 PM Eastern

(Note: this is not our typical consecutive weekly schedule)
Price: $120 with member Discount Code ($150 full price). Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code.
Registration page: https://offers.techimpact.org/training/cyber-security
Targeted and motivated cyber-attacks are increasing in frequency and damage, and small to medium sized nonprofit organizations are specifically susceptible due to their lack of cyber security policies and staff training. During this webinar series, you’ll learn the basics of cyber security, how individual staff members can help to reduce threats, types of common cyber-attacks and how to protect against them at the organization level. You will assess your own organization’s security levels, and learn how to fix the gaps in your security with customized recommendations.
Learning Objectives:

You will be introduced to cyber security basics, including common attacks that hackers use, and learn easy steps you can take for your organization that provide a preliminary layer of protection.
You will receive an overview of your organization’s current cyber security levels by completing Tech Impact’s security assessment tool.
You will understand how your current cyber security protections measure up against other nonprofits and receive customized recommendations for your organization to better protect itself from cyber attacks.

Session 1: Cyber Security Basics
Cyber-attacks are on the rise and can have a devastating financial and reputational effect on your organization. How vulnerable is your organization for a cyber-attack? In this session, we’ll focus on identifying the variety of threats nonprofits are facing as well as common habits and practices you may unwittingly be doing that could make your organization vulnerable to attacks.
Session 2: The Seven Security Categories for a Nonprofit Organization
In this session, you’ll learn about the categories that need your attention and how you can assess your current levels of security for each. The seven categories are Application Security, Business Continuity, Cloud Security, Data Security, Identity Security, Policy, and Infrastructure Security. You’ll also learn about how to access and complete Tech Impact’s Security Assessment tool, which primarily consists of your self-assessment of your own organization’s attention to these categories.
Session 3: Security Trends and Tips & Tricks
During this session, Linda Widdop will identify and share the trends from the security assessments to help each participant understand how prepared they are compared to similar organizations. We will share tips and tricks to boost security using your existing software, and will explore tools and professional assessment and monitoring services available to better protect your organization against cyber attacks.
About Our Instructor
Linda Widdop
Director of Client Solutions, Tech Impact
Linda manages all aspects of client relations for Tech Impact including educating nonprofits about technology solutions. She works with local, regional and national partners to provide the nonprofit community with increased knowledge of technology through speaking engagements.

Board Leadership & Engagement Fundamentals for Success
2021-03-11 08:00 - 17:00 | WV, United States
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
In these unprecedented times, board leadership and engagement are more important than ever. To meet the urgent needs of this moment and beyond, nonprofits need boards and executives who are not only fulfilling their legal responsibility but are also demonstrating strong leadership.
This workshop will help nonprofit board members and executives gain greater clarity and understanding of the requirements of and the leadership opportunities for nonprofit boards, what is involved an effective partnership between the board and the nonprofit chief executive, and ways to strengthen their board’s leadership and engagement.
As a result of attending this session, participants will:

Build a shared understanding and working knowledge of the requirements of and leadership opportunities for nonprofit boards
Understand how to build a stronger partnership between the chief executive and the board
Identify new ways to strengthen their board

While this training is open to all, it is designed primarily for nonprofit leaders who are newer to their role.
Speaker Information
Sherry Holtz is an experienced nonprofit board chair, nonprofit board member, consultant to nonprofit leaders, and multi-disciplined human resources leader. She is a BoardSource certified governance consultant, an invitation-only network of vetted consultants that share BoardSource’s vision of a world where every social sector organization has the leadership it needs to fulfill its mission and advance the public good. She also holds a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and computer science from Concordia College in Moorhead, as well as a master of arts degree in industrial relations/human resources from the University of Minnesota. Sherry is founder and principal consultant of Mission Momentum LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit leadership effectiveness, strategy development and implementation, and organization design and alignment.

Fundraising During a Pandemic
2021-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Online/Zoom Web Training
Cost/Fee: $15/person
Description: As the crises like the current pandemic takes center stage, focus on our organizations’ missions can often take a back seat. As nonprofits, we should prepare for the impact of these current national and global events. But, how do we do it? We’ll discuss different strategies and how nonprofits can adapt as this impact trickles down to mission delivery and connection with donors.
Presenter: John Rainone Ed.D., President of Dabney S Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge, VA, and long-time fundraiser, will share his skills and knowledge on how to request donations even during a pandemic. This is an ideal training for Non-Profit Boards and their Staff.
Presented By: This Non-Profit Board Development Training is presented through a collaboration of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Foundation, and Hampshire County Community Foundation & Hardy County Community Foundation (affiliates of the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation).
Registration: Fundraising During a Pandemic for EMPLOYEES OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Online) – Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (augusoft.net)
Contact: For more information, contact charles.bolyard@easternwv.edu or 304-434-8000 ext. *9261

FREE Volunteer WV Webinar - My AmeriCorps Experience
2021-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
My AmeriCorps Experience
This session is open to current, future, and prospective AmeriCorps members and Alumni. Some may be looking for their next service project, some may be questioning if AmeriCorps is the right choice for them.. We welcome you! We will feature several AmeriCorps members and alumni and ask them about things they wish they had known prior to their service. If you are an AmeriCorps alum, this is a great way to connect with some prospective AmeriCorps members and offer your advice!
Friday, March 12th – 1:00 PM
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Succession Planning Re-Imagined Session 1
2021-03-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar
Succession Planning Re-Imagined
Two 90-Minute webinars: Tuesdays, March 16 & 23, 2021
$60 for WVNPA members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for code)
$120 for Nonmembers
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What does “succession planning” mean in your organization? Nonprofit executives and their boards often react nervously, even negatively, to the idea of leadership succession discussions. And according to BoardSource, 73% of nonprofits don’t have a written succession plan.
A change in leadership is always a challenge, and COVID-19 is putting more pressure than ever on nonprofits. Especially now, not having a succession plan creates a huge risk for your organization if there’s a sudden vacancy in a key position. But leadership transitions also provide opportunities for growth if your organization has a culture focused on developing the human capital it needs for the future.
Third Sector Company and Washington Nonprofits are pleased to offer this two-part webinar series to help your organization build such a culture. “Succession Planning Re-Imagined” will:

Frame succession planning as essential to your organization’s long-term sustainability
Outline the essential components of an effective succession plan
Present five options for beginning your organization’s leadership continuity work
Provide specific tools and resources to support that work
Empower you to become the champion for succession planning and leadership continuity in your organization

Who Should Attend: This series is intended for executive directors, senior staff, and board members and officers. Funders and others interested in supporting effective leadership transition also would benefit.
Sessions take place Tuesdays from 12:00PM-1:30PM Pacific Time (3:00PM-4:30PM Eastern Time).
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Part 1: Setting the Stage
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 12:00PM-1:30PM Pacific Time (3:00PM-4:30PM Eastern)
This session will frame succession planning as a key aspect of mission success and sustainability, lay a conceptual groundwork for the culture of leadership continuity, and demonstrate that there are multiple options for beginning the leadership continuity process. Participants also will explore the first of those options in detail. After completing this session, you will be equipped to:

Understand and discuss the critical need for succession planning in your organization.
Identify the essential components of an effective succession plan.
Assess your organization’s leadership continuity landscape.
Facilitate generative discussions about leadership continuity in your organization.

Part 2: Advancing the Succession Culture
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 12:00PM-1:30PM Pacific Time (3:00PM-4:30PM Eastern)
This session will examine four additional options for beginning the succession planning process. After completing this session, you will be able to:

Assemble an inventory of organizational information critical to smooth operation during a leadership transition.
Recommend a board leadership pipeline strategy for your organization.
Facilitate board adoption of three essential leadership succession policies.
Initiate a generative discussion about HR practices that cultivate talent stewardship.
Leverage your organization’s strategic plan to advance leadership continuity.

All sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be available to all registered participants. Participants who are unable to attend one of the sessions will still have access to all course materials.
We are committed to making our online courses as accessible as possible to all learners. Please contact us with any concerns or requests.
Price: $120 (WVNPA Members pay $60)
West Virginia Nonprofit Association members receive 50% off when placing their order.
Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code.
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ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Randy Brinson, Nonprofit Leadership Governance Strategist
Randy Brinson is Third Sector Company’s Senior Strategist for Board and Executive Leadership Development. Certified in nonprofit board consulting (BoardSource) and leadership succession planning (Third Sector Company), Randy is a trusted partner in chief executive searches and leads governance trainings, board retreats and strategic planning activities. He also has interim leadership experience and is passionate about helping organizations build capacity to better serve their missions.

Beginner Grantwriting: Getting Started
2021-03-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 08:00-11:00 AM
Fee: $89 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code)/$129 for nonmembers
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Workshop Description
This workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This training will provide content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the basics of grantseeking. This session will dig into the basic elements of foundation research and grant planning. This is a beginner-level workshop.
In this training, you will:

Deepen your understanding about the Minnesota funding landscape;
Learn about the types of foundations providing grants to Minnesota’s nonprofits; and
Develop an understanding of the sections of a grant proposal including budgeting and evaluation.

Workshop participants will receive a digital copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.
Speaker Information
Aileen Rosa Sánchez is an entrepreneurial, donor-centric strategist with more than two decades of experience increasing revenue, engaging stakeholders, and furthering organizational missions. Aileen’s previous philanthropic portfolio includes Mayo Clinic, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and various Twin Cities nonprofits, as well as political and foundation engagement. Aileen helped co-found the Latino Economic Development Center and also the New World School of the Arts Alumni Foundation in her hometown of Miami. She has also helped build diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at various institutions.
Aileen received her B.A. from Oberlin College; M.B.A. from Augsburg University; Oberlin College Community Action Fellowship; Mayo Clinic Bronze Quality Fellowship; Metro State University Community Development Careership; and Hispanics in Philanthropy Next Generation Philanthropy Fellowship. Aileen is the director of development and communications for Genesys Works Twin Cities and serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota Chapter and the Latino Economic Development Center.

Neighborhood Investment Program Briefing 3
2021-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
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We are thrilled to announce that Senator Weld will be joining us for our next NIP Briefing on Wednesday, March 17th from 4-5 PM. Sen. Weld will provide insight on engaging representatives with your impact stories. We are pleased to welcome back Chris Hall and Jessica Wintz-Adams with Orion Strategies to provide an update on the bills and a tutorial on how to craft a personalized message to your representatives using your stories.
Please share your stories about how the NIP has impacted your work. You can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your stories will be used to illustrate the continued nonprofit need and showcase the impactful work you do in communities across the state..
Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to register for the briefing.

Board Training: Inclusion & Diversity
2021-03-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
Is building an inclusive and welcoming board culture a priority for your organization? While very important, even well-intended efforts to do so can be insensitive and harmful. It matters how your organization recruits board members, and recruiting efforts must be done thoughtfully to create a culture that values every perspective. How do you diversify board membership? How do you set up an environment that welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives? How do you name the privilege that is in inherently in the room to ensure privileged voices sit back?
Speaker Information
The most important thing about Bukata Hayes is that he is the son of Dia Damani and Karen Hayes, husband to Lisa and father to Damani, Jalen, Zavier, and Zuri. In addition to this, he has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Mankato Diversity Council, a non-profit, focused on diversity, inclusion and equity in Southern Minnesota since September, 2006. In March 2020, he co-authored a book titled, WRITE on RACE to be RIGHT on RACE Resource Journaling Guide which is a self-study on race highlighting its many impacts on our communities. He also co-hosts a local radio show and podcast called DEI: Engaged Exchanges which discusses issues with diversity, equity and inclusion with local and statewide leaders. Bukata received his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. He has membership and/or is on the board of numerous organizations such as the Mankato Chapter of the NAACP (Executive Committee), Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Board (President), Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Board (Vice President) and the Blandin Foundation Board.

The Board's Role in Strategic Partnerships
2021-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
The last twelve months have provided a blizzard of overwhelming, shifting needs;
complicated state and national trends; and, limited resources of staff, time and funds. As some organizations continue to ramp up services, others continue to explore ways to scale back. Savvy nonprofits are taking steps now to creatively and responsibly maximize mission impact through strategicpartnerships. What is the board’s role and what are their fiduciary responsibilities in these discussions?
To learn more, board members are invited to join expert Marta Brockmeyer, Ph.D., for this important
discussion. Exclusively for nonprofit board members, Marta will help us explore:

partnership benefits during a challenging time
determining your organization’s readiness for a partnership
types of nonprofit partnerships
decision making criteria for partner selection
success factors
a look forward

Note: This live session will NOT be recorded.
This session is $55 for nonmembers and $35 for WVNPA members! Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to request the discount code!
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About the Presenter:
Marta Brockmeyer, Ph.D. has supported the human services community for thirty-
five years by facilitating partnership discussions and increasing organizational capacity to deliver effective sustainable services. Projects include more than fifty strategic partnership efforts (over half merger-related), more than forty strategic plans and many diverse planning assignments such as organizational reorganizations and cultural assessments and executive coaching. She conducted a state-wide project for the Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet and has facilitated two large community-based opioid projects. Marta also donates countless hours to supporting her human services colleagues. Her counseling and administrative background allow her to approach complex planning issues with sensitivity and common sense. Additional information is available at martabrockmeyer.com.

Succession Planning Re-Imagined
2021-03-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar

Income Generation for Nonprofits
2021-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description:
Has this world-wide pandemic brought some uncertainty to the future of your nonprofit? Have you seen your donor contributions drop, leaving you wondering how your organization will thrive in the future?
Nonprofit work is important and we want to help you sustain your organization and gain a level of income continuity. Our goal is to help you increase revenue through innovative use of your organization’s existing talents and treasures. This workshop is designed to walk you through the design thinking, ideation, and asset inventory process to identify which of your existing resources are best suited for the formation of a new business model. Using the Lean Startup methodology, we will provide you the framework and tools for designing business plans to generate revenue.
Attendees of this workshop will learn:

Design Thinking and Ideation
Asset Inventory
Value Mapping of Assets
Storyboarding
Building a Business Model

The workshop is designed to be interactive so come prepared to engage, get creative, and discover how you can leverage what you already have to open up opportunities for your nonprofit to not just survive an economic downturn, but thrive in one!
Speaker Information
Christine Beech is co-founder of Copiavia, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits thrive and grow. She is also the Executive Director of the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and an Assistant Professor of Business at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
She holds a Doctoral Degree in Management and her dissertation investigated revenue generation through entrepreneurial activity in faith-based nonprofits.
George Beech co-founded Copiavia and is a passionate servant in the public arena having served in senior leadership positions in the Federal Government, military, and local nonprofit organizations. Most recently George served as the administrator of a large nonprofit in Rochester where he focused on using the organization’s resources as a platform for community engagement and sustained revenue generation.
A lifelong learner, George has a Master of Science degree in Management, a Master of Arts degree in Security Studies, and a Master of Biblical and Theological Studies.

Financial Leadership for Nonprofits
2021-03-24 13:00 - 2021-04-28 14:15 | Webinar
Join MNA on a six-week course to sharpen your ability to lead the financial management of your organization. From budgeting to cash management, cost/benefit analysis, and more, you will learn best-practice fundamentals to lead your organization with confidence. Additionally, MNA will provide you with a comprehensive set of Excel tools to simplify and enhance your ability to monitor, analyze, and report your financial condition. These tools, when combined with your usual accounting software, offer you the visualization and functionality of a much more sophisticated (and expensive) software.
You also have the option of adding individual consulting with MNA to this course, which includes up to six hours of one-on-one support with MNA to discuss your organization’s financial management processes and support in implementing the tools MNA has provided.
At the conclusion of this course, MNA will offer a free monthly affinity group Zoom meeting focused on discussing strategies to build a financial reserve in your organization. This monthly meeting will provide a chance to learn from one another and discuss strategies to use the concepts and tools learned through the course to grow your organization’s operating reserve.
Who Should Attend:
Nonprofit leadership teams, COO’s, accountants new to nonprofit accounting, program directors and managers, multi-hat nonprofit staffers, board members, anyone interested in learning to better understand and manage nonprofit finances.
Participants in this workshop will leave with:

Practice building, monitoring, and reporting on financial activity
Practice building organizational budgets
Five tools to monitor and track financial activity

Webinars will take place Wednesdays in March and April, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST

March 24 | Understanding Financial Statements | Tool Offered: Ratio Analysis Template
March 31 | Planning and Budgeting for Success | Tool Offered: Budget Building Template
April 7 | Monitoring Financial Performance | Tool Offered: Budget Performance Template
April 14 | Monitoring and Managing Cash | Tool Offered: Cashflow Management Template
April 21 | Analyzing True Project Costs/Benefits | Tool Offered: Cost/Benefit Analysis Template
April 28 | Financial Strategy and Goal Setting

Registration Rates:
The are two great registration options! Be sure to email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to request the discount code for the the registration type you select.

Whole Organization: $175 for members and $350 for nonmembers
Individual Attendee: $95 for members and $190 for nonmembers

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About the Speaker:
Adam Jespersen, MNA Director of Innovation
Adam joined the Montana Nonprofit Association in 2019 as its first Director of Innovation after more than a decade of progressive experience in nonprofit management, leadership, fundraising, and grant writing. Raised in rural Montana, Adam received his bachelor’s degree from Carroll College and his master’s in business administration from the University of Montana. Trained and experienced in Lean management and person-centered design, Adam is passionate about helping people, teams, and organizations across Montana find their stride in being more effective and impactful and has been recognized for his ability to dive headlong into finding solutions and for his cooperative and thoughtful leadership approach. Adam lives in Helena with his wife and two daughters and enjoys hiking, skiing, and all that Montana has to offer.

Cultural Differences: Communication Styles & Conflict Resolution
2021-03-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
Organizations have a workplace culture, but each employee brings their own culture to work. This workshop will help participants deepen their understanding of how culture influences different communication styles, which can often lead to misunderstanding and conflict. We will examine different communication and conflict styles and learn new strategies for identifying barriers to healthy communication and managing conflict in the workplace.
Speaker Information
Rebecca Slaby, executive director, leads AMAZEworks in working with schools, communities, and organizations to create equity and belonging for all. She gives workshops on Anti-Bias Education with a focus on cultural responsiveness, bias, identity, and stereotype threat and has co-authored two AMAZEworks curriculums. With an M.Ed. from DePaul University, she has 15 years of experience teaching middle school humanities/social studies and has worked with schools on issues of equity, inclusion, and justice on institutional, state, and regional levels. She has presented at Overcoming Racism, MEA, NAEYC, MnAEYC, Impact, and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits conferences and teaches courses on equity-based pedagogy at the University of Minnesota.

Neighborhood Investment Program Briefing
2021-03-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Join the WVNPA and Philanthropy WV for the next in our series of Neighborhood Investment Program Renewal and Expansion Briefings. As we enter the next phase of the legislative session, hear updates on where the NIP Renewal process stands. Additional details will be released soon!
Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to register today!

Board Training: Models of Governance
2021-03-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
Great boards don’t happen by accident. It takes vision, planning, training, structure, tools, technology, passion, and dedication to create a high-impact board. In this session, the presenter will lead nonprofit board members through an educational training on effective models of nonprofit governance. This workshop is great for current and future board members, along with nonprofit staff who work with boards.
Topics include:

Define “Governance” what it means to be on a nonprofit board
Develop a shared understanding of roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board member
Learn the characteristics of a high-impact board
Understand various types of board: working board, managing board, policy board, ratifying board, and a failing board

Speaker Information
Jennifer Rajala Sawyer is a business entrepreneur, Partner and Founder of BoardBOS and Rebound Partners. Rebound Partners is an Investment Management and Services company for real estate, hospitality hotels & restaurants, manufacturing and banking. BoardBOS is a board governance consulting and technology company offering board operating tools, educational training and technology systems. Jennifer is dedicated to powering up boards by engaging, educating and empowering board members and executive leadership teams.
Jennifer specializes in three key areas: board governance, strategic planning and leadership development for nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. She has been trained as a certified executive business coach, a certified Mastermind facilitator, and an expert in the EOS Traction Strategic Planning system.
Jennifer is currently a Board Member of Merchants Financial Bank in Winona, MN, serving on board Governance and Personnel Committees. She is also a board member and governance chair of Northfield Shares Community Foundation. She is a founding board member of Northfield Area YMCA, Past Board Chair of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, and has served on numerous nonprofit boards including St. Olaf Alumni Board, Junior League of Minneapolis, Northfield Arts Guild, WINGS, 5th Bridge, and Bethel Lutheran Church.

Tech Planning & Budgeting
2021-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
This FREE webinar is being offered in partnership with Tech Impact.
Wednesday, April 1st from 1 – 2 PM Eastern

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For many nonprofits, this is a busy time of budgeting for the coming Fiscal Year. We want to help you with the arduous task of technology planning and budgeting for your nonprofit. We all know that the effective use of technology can improve efficiencies, help better deliver on your mission, and spawn innovation. As technology advances, so should your IT budget.
In this session, we will discuss:

Alignment of your IT budget to the organization’s strategy
Assessment of your current technologies
Prioritizing expenditures
Leveraging resources
Walk through a sample budget worksheet that explores key buckets of tech spending

How every nonprofit can play a role in helping the communities we serve get vaccinated
2021-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
You’re invited to two special webinars on nonprofits and the COVID vaccine
Please join the WVNPA and the National Council of Nonprofits for two national webinars about the COVID vaccines and nonprofits.
On the first webinar (Register Here), we’ll hear from:

Dr. Vin Gupta, renowned medical and public health expert, about the COVID vaccines and the continuing importance for everyone to #MaskUp.
A representative from the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships about how nonprofits can be involved in getting everyone vaccinated (invited).
Three frontline nonprofits about how they are helping people in their communities overcome issues of trust in or access to COVID vaccines.

The second webinar (Register Here) will feature experts in law, volunteerism, and messaging discussing how to smoothly transition staff and volunteers from remote settings back to your in-person operations. One of the most common questions we’ve been hearing is “Can I require my staff to be vaccinated?” This webinar will share the answer to that question and many more.
Note: You will need to register for each webinar separately.
How every nonprofit can play a role in helping the communities we serve get vaccinated
Wednesday, April 7 | 3pm Eastern
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What nonprofits need to know as staff and volunteers return from remote to in-person operations
Friday, April 9 | 3pm Eastern
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This second webinar is made possible with the generous support of

Creating and Sharing Visual Stories
2021-04-08 13:00 - 2021-04-22 14:45 | Webinar
Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22 $150 for Nonmembers and $120 for Members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for code!)
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Your nonprofit has a story, but do you know how to share it visually? Storytelling has evolved from mailings to newsletters to blog posts to social media, relying more on visuals than ever before. Visual storytelling is a crucial tool to communicate your mission clearly to your constituents, support your marketing and fundraising efforts, and showcase your nonprofit’s impact.
By completing this course, you will:

Learn how to identify your audiences (donors, volunteers, clients) and how to tailor your storytelling to each.
How to build a visual and narrative arc for your stories, including defining your goals and establishing a clear call-to-action.
Review the various platforms and identify which are the most effective to share your stories.
Learn how to tell a story using readily available devices and resources.

Facilitative Leadership
2021-04-08 19:30 - 2021-04-13 21:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Thursday, April 8 & 13, 2021, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
Facilitation is an essential leadership competency. Facilitative leaders take a step back and nurture collaboration, capacity, and commitment with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders. With effective facilitation, groups can work together to assess a situation, analyze information, create a plan, and make group decisions that stick. The results of facilitative leadership are engaged participants, stronger teams, and efficient collaboration.
In this workshop we explore the qualities, values, and benefits of facilitative leadership. Participants will learn techniques for facilitating meetings that are designed to activate the power of the group: including the focused conversation method of facilitating group discussion and decision-making and the carousel method of synthesizing ideas. Throughout, we will discuss common barriers to facilitative leadership and how to overcome them.
Participants will leave with instructions and further resources for each of the techniques presented.
Note: This workshop is typically offered as one session; however, to try and reach more people we’re experimenting with an evening time slot and splitting the content over two evenings. The workshops will take place on April 8 and 13 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. each day.
Speaker Information
Sarah Cohn is a principal consultant at Aurora Consulting. She helps her clients discern their audience’s needs; think about their roles and opportunities as departments, organizations and within broader networks; and build their internal capacity to measure the impact of their organizations and programs. In her experience, complex collaborations with diverse partners succeed when they build in time for listening and honest reflection. She sees her clients as the content experts and herself as the facilitator of nuanced conversations.
Al Onkka is principal consultant at Aurora Consulting. Al is experienced in promoting data-based decision making and organizational learning having worked in the field of evaluation since 2009. Al uses, and builds the capacity of others to use, an evaluative lens to help organizations develop, understand, and improve at the programmatic and organizational level. Al has a master’s degree in evaluation studies from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development and is a member of the Minnesota Evaluation Association’s board of directors.

What nonprofits need to know as staff and volunteers return from remote to in-person operations
2021-04-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Please join the WVNPA and the National Council of Nonprofits for a national webinar about the COVID vaccines and nonprofits.

We’re all eager to get back to normal – actually, a better normal – which includes having staff and volunteers return to our facilities. But what will that look like? As employers, can nonprofits require vaccines? How can nonprofits talk to employees about the importance of vaccines? What will volunteer opportunities look like? We’ll hear experts in law, volunteerism, and messaging provide answers to those questions and many more.
Speakers:

Jennifer Bennett, Sr Manager, Education & Training, VolunteerMatch
Robin S. Burroughs, Esq., Associate, Venable LLP
Crystal Son, MPH, Civis Analytics

Friday, April 9 | 3pm Eastern
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This webinar is made possible with the generous support of

Board Leadership and Engagement Fundamentals for Success
2021-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
In these unprecedented times, board leadership and engagement are more important than ever. To meet the urgent needs of this moment and beyond, nonprofits need boards and executives who are not only fulfilling their legal responsibility but are also demonstrating strong leadership.
This workshop will help nonprofit board members and executives gain greater clarity and understanding of the requirements of and the leadership opportunities for nonprofit boards, what is involved an effective partnership between the board and the nonprofit chief executive, and ways to strengthen their board’s leadership and engagement.
As a result of attending this session, participants will:

Build a shared understanding and working knowledge of the requirements of and leadership opportunities for nonprofit boards
Understand how to build a stronger partnership between the chief executive and the board
Identify new ways to strengthen their board

While this training is open to all, it is designed primarily for nonprofit leaders who are newer to their role.
Speaker Information
Sherry Holtz is an experienced nonprofit board chair, nonprofit board member, consultant to nonprofit leaders, and multi-disciplined human resources leader. She is a BoardSource certified governance consultant, an invitation-only network of vetted consultants that share BoardSource’s vision of a world where every social sector organization has the leadership it needs to fulfill its mission and advance the public good. She also holds a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and computer science from Concordia College in Moorhead, as well as a master of arts degree in industrial relations/human resources from the University of Minnesota. Sherry is founder and principal consultant of Mission Momentum LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit leadership effectiveness, strategy development and implementation, and organization design and alignment.

AmeriCorps: NCCC Project Outreach & Info
2021-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This webinar is offered by Volunteer West Virginia.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Fee: FREE
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This presentation will cover the opportunities available to your organization to host an AmeriCorps NCCC team during our Fall 2021-Spring 2022 Service Year. AmeriCorps: National Civilian Community Corps (or NCCC) is a full time, team based residential national service program for individuals aged 18-24. These members are organized into 10-12 member teams, and serve in communities across the country on projects lasting anywhere from three to eight weeks. Our member’s service year last about ten months and during that time they work at least 40 hours a week on projects identified by their sponsoring organization. There is no cost share or match required to host an NCCC team. In addition, we can bring our own PPE as well as cots, we provide our members with both a health benefit plan and worker’s compensation, and cover their transportation and food budget.

All About Volunteering!
2021-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered by Volunteer West Virginia.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Fee: FREE
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Volunteerism runs deep here in West Virginia. In this session we will discuss what makes a positive volunteer experience, and hear from experienced volunteer program managers and former Governors Service Award winners. We will be mailing “Be Kind” packs out to first 300 people who submit their Volunteer Stories – make sure you tell us how volunteering has impacted your life!
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Board Training: Nonprofit Finance
2021-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Webinar
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee: $45 for members (email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code)/$65 for nonmembers
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Description
Nonprofit boards have an obligation to act as responsible stewards in managing their financial resources. By adhering to sound accounting principles that produce reliable financial information, you can ensure fiscal responsibility and build public trust. Does your organization follow the appropriate regulations and procedures to accomplish your mission in effective and efficient ways?
Speaker Information
Nonoko Sato is the associate director at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. In her role, Nonoko partners closely with MCN executive director Jon Pratt to chart MCN’s strategic response to organizational and sector challenges. She also plays a role in shaping and implementing the organization’s strategy, including oversight of member services and programs, operations, and financial management, as well as leading the annual planning and budgeting process and guiding new strategic initiatives. She serves as the chair of trustees for BenefitsMN, an Association Health Plan that combines the insurance purchasing power of nonprofits across Minnesota.
Prior to joining MCN, Nonoko served for nine years as executive director of SMART, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides low-income students access to exceptional education and college success. Originally from Chicago, Nonoko graduated from Carleton College.

Yohannes Ghebru is the finance manager at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. In his role, Yohannes oversees accounting and finance functions of MCN and works to make sure MCN’s finances are accurate and are according to GAAP. Yohannes works closely with executive and program leadership in areas of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Prior to joining MCN, Yohannes worked as finance and accounting professional in nonprofits as well as for-profits. Originally from Asmara, Eritrea, Yohannes has a B.A. in business and accounting and an M.A. in organizational management and leadership from Concordia University, Saint Paul.

Information on COVID-19 Help for West Virginians
2021-04-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This program is being offered for FREE by Legal Aid of West Virginia and Mountain State Justice
COVID-19 has presented many challenges for West Virginians. Legal Aid of WV and Mountain State Justice are partnering to bring you information on programs to help you find the assistance you need-whether it be unemployment, healthcare, help with bills, or food.
During this presentation, we will talk about issues like:

Rental help
Utility Help
Stimulus Checks
Mortgage Help
Health Care
Food Help
Child Tax Credit Expansion

This will be recorded and posted on both the Legal Aid of WV and Mountain State Justice Facebook pages, so if you can’t make it to the LIVE event, check back to see the information anytime!
Here is the link to the event: https://fb.me/e/2utt2SMwd
