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SUMMARY:Idealware: The Donor Management Systems Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Two Live 90-Minute Sessions & Six One-Hour System Demos. \n[WVNPA Members receive a $25 discount. Email lauralee@dev.wvnpa.org for details.] \nMost nonprofits have donors they rely on. Most nonprofits care a lot about their donors. But do you have the right donor management system to help you keep track of them? No\, an Excel spreadsheet is not a donor management system.A donor management system is built to handle relationships between data—for example\, your donors and gifts—to allow you to more easily track the people who make your work possible.Navigating the choices you have when choosing a donor management system can be daunting. That’s why Idealware has created the online “Donor Management Systems Toolkit” course: to help you navigate the choices. \nThrough participation in the course\, you will: \n\nLearn about the features and considerations when choosing a donor management system.\nAnalyze your organization’s needs and the constituent data that you want to track.\nTake a deep look at highly-rated donor management systems from Idealware’s Consumers Guide to Donor Management Systems.\nReview a method of system evaluation and implementation.\n\nCourse Sessions Include: \nJuly 15: Thinking Through Your Donor Management Needs\, 1 pm – 2:30 pm\, Eastern \nIn this class\, we will walk through the ins and outs of donor management systems. We’ll discuss the common features of systems\, key considerations for choosing one that’s right for your organization\, and how to compare different systems. We’ll help you evaluate what you actually need from a system and ask the all-important question\, “Do you really need a new system at all?” \n\nDo you need a new system?\nFeatures and considerations\nHow to evaluate a system\nMetrics and reports – what data do you need to get out?\n\nJuly 22-24 and July 29-31: Donor Management System Demos\, 1 pm – 2 pm\, Eastern \nThe deal might look good on paper\, but you need to take a test drive to truly evaluate the product. We’ll take a deep look at some of the highly rated donor management systems reviewed for Idealware’s Consumers Guide to Donor Management Systems report\, including a mix of low-cost\, mid-range\, and full-featured systems. \nAugust 5: Best Practices for Implementing and Using Your Database\, 1 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern \nNow that you have an idea of what system you need\, how do you make the transition? This session will walk you through the process of implementing your new database. We’ll explore the system migration process\, how you get your data from your old database to the new one\, and close with an overview of data management best practices. \n\nThe system migration process\nGood data management\nClosing\n\nAbout the Presenter \nElizabeth Pope\, Director of Research and Operations \nElizabeth Pope directs Idealware’s software research projects\, conducting interviews and product demos\, writing articles and reports\, and helping to design project methodology. Additionally\, she led the update to Idealware’s A Consumers Guide to Donor Management Systems in late 2013. She earned an M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana\, where she honed her research\, instruction\, and tech skills. Before moving to Maine\, Elizabeth worked in archives and libraries in New York City for several years. Her background also includes fundraising and content development for nonprofit organizations. \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access and dial-in information for the online seminar. \nAll registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. If a participant cannot attend any of the sessions due to a scheduling conflict\, they will still have access to all the content of the Toolkit. \nQuestions? Email Idealware at info@idealware.org.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/idealware-the-donor-management-systems-toolkit-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140729
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SUMMARY:Faces of Leadership Conference: Dream Up!
DESCRIPTION:[WVNPA members receive a $50 registration discount. Download registration form below for details.] \nJoin us July 29-31 at the Charleston Civic Center for the state’s annual gathering of people strengthening communities through volunteerism and service. \nThis year’s theme stresses the importance of: dreaming up to create the future\, looking in to see possibilities in ourselves and in our communities\, and reaching out to usual and unusual partners to make those possibilities a reality. \nCome Dream Up with those who share your passion for improving communities. You will leave refreshed\, recharged and with a greater sense that what you do is a part of something much bigger. \n2014 Conference Features\nIf you want to hear inspiring\, practical keynote speakers and leave with new skills and\nconnections\, then this conference is for you! \nKeynote Speakers – Erika Oliver\, Positive Communication Expert and Swamp Gravy\, Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play. \nNetworking Opportunities – The nearly 350 people who attend the conference have the opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones from among the government officials\, business and community leaders\, nonprofit and national service staff/volunteers\, and members of faith-based organizations who attend the conference. \nExhibits – Take this opportunity to spotlight your organization\, program or products with an exhibit table at this year’s conference. Tell other participants about new initiatives\, innovative thinking or collaboration. Each display area will have a six-foot skirted table. There is a nominal fee of $25 per table for nonprofit organizations and $50 for private sector exhibitors. To register for an exhibit complete Exhibit Registration Form here Exhibit Registration Form here and send it to Moya Doneghy\, moya.doneghy@wv.gov by July 14\, 2014. \nWVU School of Social Work Certificate in Nonprofit Management – Many workshops at the conference are approved for credit towards the WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management. To see which sessions count or to enroll in the program click here (http://socialwork.wvu.edu/continuing-education/continuing-education-certificate-in-nonprofit-management ) or contact Jacki Englehard at 304-293-3280\, jacki.englehardt@mail.wvu.edu or Andrew Summers at asummer6@mix.wvu.edu. \nNonprofit Leadership Track – New in 2014! Recently the West Virginia Nonprofit Association (WVNPA) asked nonprofit leaders\, “What are our most pressing professional development needs?” The top two issues were (1) leadership development and succession and (2) how to take fundraising to the next level. \nNonprofit Leaders will have the opportunity to address these advanced level topics from 9am-noon on Wednesday\, July 30th\, 2014. To learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Track view the conference brochure. \n2014 Governor’s Service Awards – West Virginia’s most prestigious volunteer awards will be given during the 2014 banquet held on Wednesday\, July 30\, at the Civic Center as part of the conference. \nDOWNLOAD: \n2014 Conference Brochure \n2014 Conference Registration
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/faces-of-leadership-conference-dream-up/
LOCATION:Charleston Civic Center\, 200 Civic Center Drive\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Budgeting Process Best Practices for the Small Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Jarvais\, CFO and Elizabeth Mathews\, Sr. Accountant\, NYCON \nA good budgeting process engages everyone who is responsible for that budget and implementing its priorities. Even in a small nonprofit this process can get complicated. As budgeting decisions are\, of course\, driven both by mission and by financial need\, both fiscal; and senior program staff participation is a necessity. The process should include enough time for review of the strategic priorities and goals of the organization and also allow for review\, feedback\, revisions\, etc. Managing this process is a serious responsibility across different “teams” within your organization – or for a small nonprofit – may include everyone on staff!  Then – once a budget is in place – how do you manage this “living\, breathing” document? Because as we all know\, things change frequently in the world of a nonprofit. \nParticipants in this workshop will learn practical tips to start\, manage and stay on task during this critical process and throughout the year. \nThis is a special “Shared Webinar” offered by NYCON to Members of the National Council of Nonprofits. \nAn 8.5% convenience fee is added to online registrations to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept mail-in registrations by check: Download the mail-in registration form.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/budgeting-process-best-practices-for-the-small-nonprofit/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T100000
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SUMMARY:Sign Language Interpretation For The Stage
DESCRIPTION:Theatre de Jeunesse\, a local young adult theatre arts organization\, invites Mid-Ohio Valley sign language interpreters to attend a free workshop entitled “Sign Language Interpretation For The Stage”. The workshop will be held on Sunday\, July 20\, at 10:00 AM at the Hermann Fine Arts Center\, 500 Butler Street (corner of 4th and Butler Streets) in Marietta\, Ohio. \nThe subject matter covered will be the differences between interpretation for the stage versus other types of events\, and ASL Theatre Certification information. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for RID members who attend. Workshop presenters will be Janelle St.Martin and Brianna Butler who have a combined total of over 30 years experience in interpreting for stage productions. There is no charge for the workshop and light snacks will be provided. Workshop attendees will be offered a complimentary ticket to attend the performance of the musical classic Camelot later in the day to observe stage interpretation. \n  \nRegistrations accepted through Wednesday\, July 16\, 2014. Please contact Linda Buchanan by phone at 304-354-7506 or by email to lindabn2art@yahoo.com\, and please provide the following information: \n\nName\nAddress\nPhone\nEmail\, and\nNumber of Years Experience in sign language interpretation\n\nThis workshop is presented with financial assistance from the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/sign-language-interpretation-stage/
LOCATION:Hermann Fine Arts Center\, 500 Butler Street\, Marietta\, OH\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre de Jeunesse":MAILTO:lindabn2art@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T195158
CREATED:20140527T142637Z
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SUMMARY:Idealware: The Donor Management Systems Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Two Live 90-Minute Sessions & Six One-Hour System Demos. \n[WVNPA Members receive a $25 discount. Email lauralee@dev.wvnpa.org for details.] \nMost nonprofits have donors they rely on. Most nonprofits care a lot about their donors. But do you have the right donor management system to help you keep track of them? No\, an Excel spreadsheet is not a donor management system.A donor management system is built to handle relationships between data—for example\, your donors and gifts—to allow you to more easily track the people who make your work possible.Navigating the choices you have when choosing a donor management system can be daunting. That’s why Idealware has created the online “Donor Management Systems Toolkit” course: to help you navigate the choices. \nThrough participation in the course\, you will: \n\nLearn about the features and considerations when choosing a donor management system.\nAnalyze your organization’s needs and the constituent data that you want to track.\nTake a deep look at highly-rated donor management systems from Idealware’s Consumers Guide to Donor Management Systems.\nReview a method of system evaluation and implementation.\n\nCourse Sessions Include: \nJuly 15: Thinking Through Your Donor Management Needs\, 1 pm – 2:30 pm\, Eastern \nIn this class\, we will walk through the ins and outs of donor management systems. We’ll discuss the common features of systems\, key considerations for choosing one that’s right for your organization\, and how to compare different systems. We’ll help you evaluate what you actually need from a system and ask the all-important question\, “Do you really need a new system at all?” \n\nDo you need a new system?\nFeatures and considerations\nHow to evaluate a system\nMetrics and reports – what data do you need to get out?\n\nJuly 22-24 and July 29-31: Donor Management System Demos\, 1 pm – 2 pm\, Eastern \nThe deal might look good on paper\, but you need to take a test drive to truly evaluate the product. We’ll take a deep look at some of the highly rated donor management systems reviewed for Idealware’s Consumers Guide to Donor Management Systems report\, including a mix of low-cost\, mid-range\, and full-featured systems. \nAugust 5: Best Practices for Implementing and Using Your Database\, 1 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern \nNow that you have an idea of what system you need\, how do you make the transition? This session will walk you through the process of implementing your new database. We’ll explore the system migration process\, how you get your data from your old database to the new one\, and close with an overview of data management best practices. \n\nThe system migration process\nGood data management\nClosing\n\nAbout the Presenter \nElizabeth Pope\, Director of Research and Operations \nElizabeth Pope directs Idealware’s software research projects\, conducting interviews and product demos\, writing articles and reports\, and helping to design project methodology. Additionally\, she led the update to Idealware’s A Consumers Guide to Donor Management Systems in late 2013. She earned an M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana\, where she honed her research\, instruction\, and tech skills. Before moving to Maine\, Elizabeth worked in archives and libraries in New York City for several years. Her background also includes fundraising and content development for nonprofit organizations. \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access and dial-in information for the online seminar. \nAll registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. If a participant cannot attend any of the sessions due to a scheduling conflict\, they will still have access to all the content of the Toolkit. \nQuestions? Email Idealware at info@idealware.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/idealware-the-donor-management-systems-toolkit/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140715T140000
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SUMMARY:Focus Group Webinar: The Institute for Coaching and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Nonprofit Association is conducting a feasibility study that will assess the need\, viability and cost effectiveness of creating a robust training and coaching center for nonprofit organizations in West Virginia\, The Institute for Coaching and Leadership. The study will assess the needs of more than 1\,000 nonprofits statewide—including the nonprofit organization members of WVNPA. \nAs part of this study\, a series of focus groups will be facilitated by Lydotta Taylor of the EdVenture Group. The first will be an on-site focus group July 8\, 4-6 p.m. (to accommodate volunteer schedules) at the Randolph County Development Authority\, 10 Eleventh Street\, in Elkins\, WV 26241. A second focus group will be a webinar July 15\, 1-2 p.m. Registration is encouraged.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/focus-group-webinar-the-institute-for-coaching-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T195158
CREATED:20140624T051942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140711T135710Z
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SUMMARY:Independent Sector: The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Advocacy and Lobbying
DESCRIPTION:Cost: \n\nSingle Sessions: $38 (IS Member) / $75 (Non IS Member)\nFull Sesssion: $86 (IS Member) / $169 (Non IS Member)\n\nAdvocacy and lobbying are powerful tools that your organization can use to advance its mission. Don’t let misconceptions or a fear of rule-breaking hold you back. \nJoin Independent Sector online for The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Advocacy and Lobbying\, a new three-part interactive training series. Over the course of the series\, experts will share their knowledge about advocacy and lobbying\, answer your questions about permissible activities\, and discuss the importance of successfully engaging in public policy debates. \nThe Importance of Advocacy and 5 Essential Ingredients\n of Success\n Wednesday\, July 9\, 2:00-3:00 pm\nHow advocacy can contribute to your mission\nHow policy can work for you at the federal\, state\, and local levels\nThe five essential approaches to successful advocacy \nHow to Build Strong Relationships with Public Officials\n and Their Staff\n Wednesday\, July 16\, 2:00-3:00 pm\nHow to understand and connect your work to policymakers’ priorities\nHow to engage elected officials in their home districts \nHow to Execute an Effective Advocacy Meeting\n Wednesday\, July 23\, 2:00-3:00 pm\nThe difference between lobbying and advocacy\nHow to craft effective messages\nWhen to invite an elected official to visit your organization\nHow to create effective meeting materials \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-nonprofit-advocacy-and-lobbying/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140708T160000
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SUMMARY:On-site Focus Group: The Institute for Coaching and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Nonprofit Association is conducting a feasibility study that will assess the need\, viability and cost effectiveness of creating a robust training and coaching center for nonprofit organizations in West Virginia\, The Institute for Coaching and Leadership. The study will assess the needs of more than 1\,000 nonprofits statewide—including the nonprofit organization members of WVNPA. \nAs part of this study\, a series of focus groups will be facilitated by Lydotta Taylor of the EdVenture Group. The first will be an on-site focus group July 8\, 4-6 p.m. (to accommodate volunteer schedules) at the Randolph County Development Authority\, 10 Eleventh Street\, in Elkins\, WV 26241. The second focus group will be a webinar July 15\, 1-2 p.m. Registration is encouraged.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/on-site-focus-group-the-institute-for-coaching-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Randolph County Development Authority\, 10 Eleventh Street\, Elkins\, WV\, 26241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140626T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T195158
CREATED:20140624T044708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140624T044708Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership and Learning for Nonprofit Executives and Board Members
DESCRIPTION:McKinley Carter is pleased to host \nConversations for Nonprofits:\nA Dialogue Around Leadership and Learning\nThursday\, June 26\, 2014\n8:00am – 9:30am\nZando’s Catering Unlimited\n241 Capitol Steet – Charleston \n\nMeet and hear from accomplished nonprofit executives\, including the author of Being the Best\nDiscuss effective strategies and tactics to advance the ambitions of nonprofit leaders\nNetwork with other nonprofit executives and board members\nEnjoy breakfast\nReceive a complimentary copy of Being the Best\n\nIf you haven’t already\, please RSVP to McKinley Carter by June 20\, 2014 \n304.346.3700 or email kmcdermott@mc-ws.com \nAbout Being the Best\nWritten by nonprofit management executive\, Frederick A. Lambert\, “Being the Best: The Nonprofit Organization’s Guide to Total Quality” examines the very real challenges facing 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The book addresses ways to build a foundation that promotes success; craft and pursue a strategic plan; create and sustain a culture of quality; put the customer first no matter what; and develop leaders who will create and sustain organizational growth and success. \nAbout McKinley Carter\nMcKinley Carter Wealth Services\, Inc. (“McKinley Carter”) is an SEC registered investment adviser that provides Wealth Management and Trust Services for individuals and families; Retirement Plan Services for businesses; and Nonprofit Advisory Services for organizations. Our Nonprofit Advisory Services unit works with nonprofit organizations by taking a strategic approach to endowment development. We assess how institutional considerations such as investments\, finance\, fundraising\, strategic planning\, governance and leadership development evolve over time and how these factors should be integrated into the total financial picture of an organization to accomplish mission\, achieve results and ultimately develop and sustain endowment funds. \nwww.mckinleycarter.com/nonprofits
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/leadership-and-learning-for-nonprofit-executives-and-board-members/
LOCATION:Zando’s Catering Unlimited\, 241 Capitol Steet\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T195158
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SUMMARY:Idealware: The Program Data for Information and Transformation Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:The Program Data for Information and Transformation Toolkit\nFive 90-minute webinars\, Wednesdays between June 4 – July 2 \n$200.00 (WVNPA Members $175. For discount code\, email WVNPA) \nRegister Online \nIn our increasingly data-driven world\, nonprofits need to be able to measure and monitor the effectiveness of their programs more than ever. It’s difficult to improve program services or reach without first understanding what’s working and what isn’t. Gathering the right data is key. From how many meals served at your soup kitchen or the number of students in a mentoring program who graduate high school to the percent of your target population without access to affordable housing\, being able to track such numbers can help you identify the improvement or impact of your programs or organization. \nUnfortunately\, while more funders and constituents expect you to be evaluating your programs\, it can be challenging to ask the right questions\, gather the data\, and analyze the results. But that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach for small and medium-sized nonprofits to do so. Having a solid understanding of the process is an essential first step. \nThat’s where Idealware can help. In The Program Data for Information and Transformation Toolkit\, we will start presenting this complete look at how data can inform your organization by showing you where you can find important organizational data\, and where you should store it. We’ll continue with a discussion around how you should think about\, measure\, and present data to others. Finally\, we’ll share how data can inform your decision-making process. \nThroughout the course\, we’ll explore how real organizations are using their data\, and provide ample opportunities—both during class and our weekly office hours—to talk through how this applies to your own organization. \nThrough participation in this course\, you will: \n·      Learn how to ask the right questions of your data. \n·      Explore the many places where data can live. \n·      Understand various analysis techniques and tools. \n·      Evaluate multiple strategies for presenting your data. \n·      Dive into case studies of real organizations using data to make decisions. \nJune 4: Asking the Right Questions\nSimply collecting data is not enough. Deciding early on what you will do with that data—and why you want it in the first place—will help you to define goals and approaches. We’ll talk through how to define your organization’s own data-based metrics strategy from the ground up\, and importantly\, how to ask the right questions. \nJune 11: Hunting Down the Data\nMore often than not\, the most useful data won’t be found already neatly laid out in a spreadsheet. You might find extremely valuable data in handwritten staff notes\, in software you haven’t looked at in six months\, or public repositories. We’ll discuss where different data can live\, which sources of data might be useful\, and where and how you can collect it to be ready for analysis. \nJune 18: Analyzing Your Data\nWhat do you do with all that newly harvested data? How do you take those piles of raw data and make sense of it all? In this class\, we’ll break down the strategies you can use to analyze data\, and what it can teach your organization. \nJune 25: Presenting Your Data\nEven if you work at a one-person organization\, you’ll likely need to share that data with other colleagues\, board members\, and the community at large in order to bring about change. Presenting your findings in the form of infographics\, charts\, and graphs can lend a fresh perspective on how your data stacks up. \nJuly 2: Making Use of Your Data\nIn the final course\, we will discuss the various ways you can go about using the data now that it has been collected and analyzed. We’ll examine case studies of several nonprofits that have used their metrics strategies to improve the strength and capacity of their organizations\, and look at best practices for moving forward in your own office. \nThis course is targeted at program staff\, leadership staff\, and fundraising staff—really anyone who is responsible for measuring outcomes or results for their organization. This is a beginner-to-intermediate course for the everyday staffer (or board member) who is tasked with evaluation but doesn’t know where to start or has started\, but wants to revise or improve their current program. We will walk through the process of data evaluation from start to finish—you don’t need a PhD in program evaluation to follow along\, you just need to show and take part in our conversation. \nAll participants will have access to online office hours every Friday between classes at 1 PM Eastern\, as well as weekly homework assignments to help apply data best practices to your own organization. \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access and dial-in information for the online seminar. \nAll registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. If a participant cannot attend any of the sessions due to a scheduling conflict\, they will still have access to all the content of the Toolkit. \nAbout the Presenters: \nLaura Quinn\nAs the Executive Director of Idealware\, Laura oversees Idealware’s research\, writing\, and training\, including substantial research into data best practices. Prior to directing Idealware’s research\, writing\, and training\, Laura founded Alder Consulting\, a firm that specialized in strategizing\, designing\, and building powerful internet strategies for affordable budgets. Laura has worked with a number of nonprofits on creating metrics strategies tactics\, is a frequent speaker on nonprofit technology topics\, and has conducted literally dozens of online and offline seminars. She was also an author on Idealware’s Getting Started With Data-Driven Decision Making: A Workbook\, Understanding Software for Program Evaluation\, and the forthcoming report on how small nonprofits are evaluating their programs. \nElizabeth Pope\nElizabeth Pope directs Idealware’s software research projects\, conducting interviews and product demos\, writing articles and reports\, and helping to design project methodology. She was lead author on Understanding Software for Program Evaluation. She earned an M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana\, where she honed her research\, instruction\, and tech skills. Before moving to Maine\, Elizabeth worked in archives and libraries in New York City for several years. Her background also includes fundraising and content development for nonprofit organizations.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/idealware-the-program-data-for-information-and-transformation-toolkit/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140606
DTSTAMP:20260409T195158
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Civic Life Institute
DESCRIPTION:2014 Civic Life Institute\nConnecting People to Public Issues \nJune 4-5 at the University of Charleston \nWhy should I attend? \nThe 2014 Civic Life Institute will focus on effective\, inclusive ways to help people talk and work together on issues that affect the quality of life in West Virginia. What you learn at the Institute can apply to a wide range of public issues facing your community. \nWhat will I learn? \nYou’ll explore effective public practices for: \norganizing community discussions\nfacilitating productive discussions of public issues\nmoving from community dialogue to action\nnetworking with others who are building connected communities\nWe’ll explore some of West Virginia’s current dialogue-to-action initiatives\, including: \nWhat’s Next\, WV?\nMany West Virginians believe the time is right for deep conversations about our state’s future\, ones that bring people together who don’t normally talk to one another—ones that allow fresh\, innovative thinking to emerge. What’s Next\, WV? is a nonpartisan\, statewide initiative designed to support these community-based conversations and to help communities move from dialogue to action planning—based on their own ideas for building stronger local economies. \nYou’ll also learn about dialogue initiatives on mental health\, dropout prevention\, early childhood needs\, prescription drug abuse\, safe neighborhoods\, fitness and nutrition. \nSounds good. How can I register? \nYou can register online here. The $95 registration fee includes all materials and meals. A limited number of scholarships are available based on need. Contact us for more information. \nQuestions? \nContact Betty Knighton at 304-344-3430 or knighton@wvciviclife.org \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/18th-annual-civic-life-institute/
LOCATION:University of Charleston\, 2300 Maccorkle Ave SE\, Charleston\, WV\, 25304\, United States
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