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SUMMARY:The Organizational Assessment
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by Washington Nonprofits.\n\nThursday\, January 13th\, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $30 for Members\, $60 for Nonmembers.  Check out the Members Only portal or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\n \nThe Organizational Assessment – Capturing an Objective Snapshot of Performance & Potential\n\nIs your community impact organization actually having the impact it says?\nAre effectiveness and efficiency proven attributes of your organization?\nWhat role must “lived experience” play in a fair organizational assessment?\nAre the key indicators of financial health\, organizational culture\, community involvement\, and demonstrated leadership in diversity\, equity and inclusion foundations incorporated into your decision-making and planning?\n\nFollowing two years of unprecedented changes\, leaders of community impact organizations must be able to identify the factors affecting the health of their enterprises and relay to the public the results of their work. It is critical that diverse people are speaking from a place of fact to move forward together. \nThis 90-minute overview of organizational assessments offers a framework for participants to consider the key elements of a reasonable review and have a discussion within their own association\, congregation\, or charitable cause about what constitutes reasonable evaluation of the key indicators of their performance. The session will feature a guest speaker that recently completed an organizational assessment for their community impact organization. \nAn organizational assessment is the first step in creating an accountable nonprofit corporation and creates a foundation for deeper-dive fair evaluations aimed at executive director and board performance. \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the conclusion of Part One of “The Accountable Nonprofit\,” you will have tools and information to:\n \n\nFacilitate a deep-dive organizational discussion that will lead to a stated commitment to operating with a “Culture of Accountability” recognizing the role of data in conjunction with lived experience\, anecdotal examples\, and results\nConstruct a thoughtful organizational assessment process for your organization that designates a three-part process for evaluating the organization\, management\, and governance\nConsider specific checklists to be associated with key priorities of your organization such as finance\, fundraising\, employee and volunteer satisfaction\, and diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and access\n\nIntended Audience\nAll leaders of community impact organizations including board members\, planning volunteers and consultants\, and professional staff \nThis webinar is one segment of a three-part series focused on creating a culture of accountability in your nonprofit. It has been designed for board leadership and the executive\, as well as the consultants and management support organizations who support them\, to engage in developing\, monitoring\, and evaluating performance goals for each of the critical elements of a successful organization: governance\, management\, and organizational performance. \nAbout the Presenter\nJeffrey Wilcox\, CFRE\, is President and Chief Mission Advancement Officer for Third Sector Company. Founded in 2002\, it is one of the largest teaching and support organizations for interim executive management and leadership continuity solutions for associations\, congregations and charitable organizations in the country. He is the former Senior Vice President of Community Development for United Way of Greater Los Angeles\, and Valley of the Sun United Way in Phoenix\, Arizona. He is also the former nonprofit columnist for the Long Beach (CA) Business Journal\, founder of “The Board Chairs Academy\,” and author of “The Nonprofit Leader of the New Decade.” He co-developed and is the former lead trainer for the Wells Fargo New Executive Directors Institute of Greater Los Angeles. He is the immediate past chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the School of Business\, Government and Economics at Seattle Pacific University and was named Alumnus of the Year in 2015. He is a past national chairman of the Executive Transitions and Succession Planning Affinity Group for the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and served as national governance chair for Camp Fire USA. He currently serves on the board of AFP Advancement Northwest in Seattle. \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/9561/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T100000
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Policy Institute
DESCRIPTION:January 11\, 2022\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET\nRegistration Fee: FREE for WVNPA and Philanthropy WV Members\, $15 for Nonmembers.  (If you are a nonmember and wish to pay with a check please email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org) \nREGISTER NOW\n(DRAFT) Agenda\n\nWelcome and remarks from Joint Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs\n\nFacilitated Discussion: How to be a good advocate\, with panelists:\n\nCaitlin Cook\, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy\, Mountaineer Food Bank\nRebecca McPhail\, President\, WV Manufacturers Association\nCrystal Good\, Founder\, Black By God THE WEST VIRGINIAN\nChris Hall\, Senior Government Affairs\, Orion Strategies\n\n\nWhat issues should you watch this session?\nHow to: Technical use of the legislative website and following bills.\nClosing Remarks\n\nMeet the Panelists:\nCaitlin Cook serves as Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Mountaineer Food Bank. Caitlin graduated from Youngstown State University with degrees in Journalism and Philosophy.  A Charleston\, West Virginia native\, Caitlin has spent her professional career researching\, addressing\, and helping inform debates about a variety of policy issues that impact West Virginians. In her current role\, Caitlin enjoys the opportunity to connect policymakers with experiences\, perspectives\, and needs to better inform food security policy. \n  \nRebecca R. McPhail joined the WVMA as its president in 2013. \nMcPhail previously served at the President of state economic development organization Vision Shared.  Prior to her work at Vision Shared\, McPhail was Assistant Vice President of Development at Marshall University. Before returning to West Virginia in 2003\, she worked as Grant Development and Research Manager and Interim Director of Development for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland\, Ohio. \nMcPhail is a graduate of the West Virginia Institute of Technology with a B.A. in History and Government.  She is a member of the WV Department of Environmental Protection Advisory Council\, the WV Early Childhood Development Council\, serves on the boards of the West Virginia High Technology Foundation\, West Virginia Symphony\, and the YMCA of the Kanawha Valley. She is a graduate of Leadership West Virginia\, was named the West Virginia University Institute of Technology Alumni of the year in 2019 and recognized as 2017 Young Gun by The West Virginia Executive magazine.  \nMcPhail resides in Charleston\, WV with her husband David Yaussy\, and two sons\, Garrett and Owen. \nChris Hall is head of governmental affairs for Orion Strategies and leads the firm’s Charleston office. Hall has worked with legislators on both sides of the aisle as well as elected executive officials and government agencies. He has written numerous bills and shaped volumes of policy over two decades that is now law. He has also managed a number of professional associations and organized grassroots advocacy efforts to affect both state and federal legislation. \nPrior to joining Orion Strategies\, Hall served nearly 14 years as a founding member and managing partner of the Charleston-based public relations and governmental affairs agency TSG Consulting. \nA graduate of West Virginia University\, Hall holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism specializing in Public Relations\, with minors in Political Science and Business Administration. \nCrystal Good (she/her/hers) is a writer and artist whose work seeks to build a more inclusive and truthful narrative about Central Appalachia. She is the founder and publisher of Black By God THE WEST VIRGINIAN\, a print and multimedia publication centering Black voices to address the information gap. Crystal is the author of “Valley Girl” and holds the completely made up (but totally sincere) office of Social Media Senator for the Digital District of West Virginia\, which encourages digital and political literacy. @cgoodwoman
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/west-virginia-policy-institute-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
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SUMMARY:Delivering Employee Feedback
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nDecember 16\, 2021\n10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $45 for Members\, $65 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nDo you dread the Feedback Conversation? In this two-hour training\, you will learn and practice delivering feedback in a way that partners with your staff and builds in accountability at the same time. Giving feedback to employees is one of most effective ways to build morale and to support staff to learn\, grow\, and succeed. \nYou will leave with a practical feedback tool and framework\, as well as useful language to help people reflect and act on the feedback. \nSpeaker Information\nDebbie Okerlund is executive coach\, trainer\, and principal of Lead With Agility LLC. She values connection and warmth in partnering with managers\, supervisors\, educators\, and nonprofit executives whose aspirations are to develop resilience and agility as leaders. Debbie provides compelling\, practical tools that inspire self-awareness\, build trust in your communication practices\, and create a truly inclusive organizational culture. She trains and facilitates peer-coaching groups with a focus on coaching skills\, transformational communication\, and conversational intelligence. \nDebbie has 25-years’ experience as a leader and facilitator including 14 years as an executive director in a nonprofit organization. She is certified in Conversational Intelligence\, Peer-Coaching Group Facilitation\, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/delivering-employee-feedback/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T140000
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SUMMARY:So you want New Technology: Finding the Right Tech for Your Needs
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. \nDecember 9\, 2021\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $15 for Members\, $29 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nIn a progressively more technological world\, new solutions to old problems are constantly being developed. From email marketing platforms to learning management systems and donor databases\, there is a never-ending list of technology that we need to assess. But how do you determine which solution works best for your organization’s needs? \nJoin the Alliance for this workshop to \n\nLearn an easy process to to find the right technology for your needs\nFormulate the right questions for a technological needs assessment\nDevelop your personal technology comparison matrix\nDetermine the true costs of new technology\n\nFeatured Presenters: Angela Palmer\, Director of Events & Marketing\, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits \nPrior to joining the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits\, Angela Palmer worked as a self-employed marketing and community building specialist for nonprofit organizations. She initially moved to Northern Arizona to work as the gallery director of Kuivato a Creative Gateways Gallery and Creative Gateways in Sedona\, where she grew a community of artists and improved the operational efficiency of the organization. \nBefore moving to the Verde Valley\, Angela used her expertise to lead the marketing teams at such arts organizations as The Phoenix Symphony and Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona. Angela had previously worked as a high school mathematics teacher in a transfer school in Brooklyn\, New York. She served over-age\, under-credited teens who were receiving their last chance to graduate with a high school diploma. Angela earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University\, a master’s degree in mathematics secondary education from Columbia University\, and a master’s of business administration with a focus on global management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/so-you-want-new-technology-finding-the-right-tech-for-your-needs/
LOCATION:WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Community in Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nDecember 09\, 2021\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $89 for Members\, $129 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nEvaluation helps organizations assess their progress toward the goals they’ve set; articulate their challenges and successes; and identify areas for improvement. However\, evaluations frequently suffer from understanding gaps which can limit the value of the findings. Evaluations that engage stakeholders benefit from multiple perspectives and honor different types of expertise. The Improve Group’s Community-Responsive Approach (SM) ensures that the unique perspectives of all affected communities and stakeholder groups are represented in every phase of the evaluation process\, from designing data collection to reporting results. \nBy being responsive to each community’s distinct characteristics and by involving individual community stakeholders in an evaluation design\, you are more likely to hear authentic experiences\, concerns\, and results. A key assumption in community-responsive evaluation is that people hold different kinds of expertise (i.e.\, community\, cultural\, technical\, issue-specific\, organizational\, etc.) that are all valuable to the research process. Drawing on examples from The Improve Group’s work and asking you to bring a community or example of your own work to craft a plan\, through this training session you will learn why this approach is important—including messages you can use to convince others of its merit—and how to implement it. \nLearning objectives include: \n•Learn the importance of including community in your evaluation.\n•Learn how to identify diverse program stakeholders to include in an evaluation.\n•Learn concrete strategies for engaging these stakeholders in evaluation\, including through convening advisory groups\, hiring evaluators directly from community\, and hearing the different ways that people describe issues and problems. \nSpeaker Information\nThis session will be led by The Improve Group’s experts in evaluation capacity building. The Improve Group is a St. Paul-based\, international consulting firm focused on research\, evaluation\, and strategic planning. For nearly 20 years The Improve Group’s consultants have been helping nonprofits measure and demonstrate impact\, which in turn leads to improved services\, innovation\, and increased support. The Improve Group team has worked with hundreds of nonprofits and helped many of them build their internal capacity for designing and carrying out evaluations. With a team approach to developing training\, The Improve Group draws on a broad range of on-the-ground experiences\, providing participants applicable tips and examples of why and how to conduct evaluations in their organizations.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/community-in-evaluation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T153000
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SUMMARY:Working With A Diverse Team
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. \nDecember 8\, 2021\n2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $15 for WVNPA Members\, $29 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nIn this ever-changing world\, it is increasingly important to be able to work with people that are different from us. This workshop will provide tools and skills to create a productive work environment with members from diverse cultural backgrounds. \nDuring the workshop\, we will:  \n\nEstablish definitions and common language on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion.\nExamine one’s own culture and learn from others’ cultural identity.\nExplore common attitudes\, stereotypes\, and behaviors that perpetuate exclusion and stifle inclusiveness.\nExplore appropriate attitudes\, behaviors\, and skills when interacting with diverse colleagues.\n\nCost and Registration: National Council Affiliates: $15 / Non-Members $29 \nFeatured Presenters: Dr. Linda Groomes\, President & CEO Achieving My Purpose \nDr. Groomes founded Achieving My Purpose\, Inc. in 2013 to establish a vehicle to pursue her passion of working and supporting young women\, ages 18-30\, to discover their life’s purpose. Purpose Driven Diversity is a fee for service initiative that challenges organizations\, schools\, and government to evaluate their diversity and inclusion practices while investing in future leaders. Previous to AMP\, Dr. Groomes demonstrated her leadership skills in the public and private sectors during her tenure at Hallmark Cards\, LGC Enterprises and the City of Scottsdale. Dr. Groomes operated her own business\, LGC Enterprises\, Ltd. for seventeen years. Under her leadership\, LGC established itself as an international management consulting firm specializing in the area of diversity and organizational development with clients throughout the United States. She is a certified coach and diversity practitioner. Dr. Groomes completed her Ph. D in Psychology at Grand Canyon University\, holds an MBA in Finance from Indiana University\, a BS from Florida State University and a Certificate of Continuing Education from The Tuck School of Business Executive Program.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/working-with-a-diverse-team/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Beginner Grantwriting: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nDecember 1\, 2021\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $89 for Members\, $129 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org or login to the Member Portal for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nThis 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 grantseeking. \nParticipants 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. \nIn this training\, you will: \n\nDeepen your understanding about the funding landscape;\nLearn about the types of foundations providing grants; and\nDevelop an understanding of the sections of a grant proposal including budgeting and evaluation.\n\nWorkshop 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. \nThis session is an introductory overview of the grantseeking process. For a session focused on writing\, you may wish to instead register for the Intermediate Grantwriting session. \nSpeaker Information\nAileen 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. \nAileen 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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/beginner-grantwriting-getting-started-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Evaluation Strategy and Plan
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nNovember 23\, 2021\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $129 for Members\, $169 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nNonprofits with a strategy and plan for evaluation gain new insights about their work\, have stories to share with funders and other stakeholders\, and generate ideas to strengthen their programs.  Without an evaluation strategy and plan\, nonprofits may waste valuable time and resources on surveys and other data-gathering methods that don’t provide helpful insights. \nIn this three-part virtual training\, you’ll learn how to develop an evaluation plan designed to inform strategy and decision making for your program or organization. \nThis training will be highly interactive – combining presentations\, conversations\, and individual reflection and work. By the end\, you will have the tools and training to craft a complete evaluation plan for a program\, small organization or department of your choosing. \nAs a result of participating in this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine a clear purpose for your evaluation;\nPlan for evaluation activities; and\nOvercome common challenges.\n\nLearners will experience engaging interaction with the training team throughout the training and  will have access to their expertise during and between sessions. There will be assignments during sessions and suggested work between sessions so that by the end of the third session you will have a complete or nearly complete evaluation plan for a program\, small organization\, or department of your choosing. \nEvent Details\nThis training is over the course of three days: November 23\, November 30\, and December 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. central each day. \n\nIn addition to reserving time to attend the two hours of live training each week\, you will also need time to work on developing your evaluation strategy and plan; this may be an additional 2 or more hours each week. \nParticipants will be most successful if they have a program in mind that they would like to create an evaluation plan for. \nThis event will have AI captions via Zoom’s transcription function. Please note that these captions are automatically generated by the computer software and may not always accurately transcribe what is said. If you need professional captioning\, or have another accessibility accommodation\, please email MCN’s program assistant with your request at least two weeks prior to the start of the event. Although we will attempt to meet all accessibility requests\, late request may not be fulfilled. \nEvent FAQ\nWhat if I have a conflict with one of the three dates?\nEach session builds upon the previous session. Therefore\, if you have a conflict with one or more of the sessions\, we recommend not registering for this training. \nWill the sessions be recorded?\nBecause of the highly interactive nature of this training\, which will include ongoing conversation via chat and polls\, it will not be recorded. Instead\, materials summarizing the week’s lesson will be provided. \nCan registrations be shared between people?\nEach individual wanting to attend the event must register separately. Please see our Event & Registration FAQ page for instructions on how to register a group. \nSpeaker Information\nThis training will be led by The Improve Group’s experts in evaluation capacity building. The Improve Group is a St. Paul-based\, international consulting firm focused on research\, evaluation and strategic planning. The Improve Group team has worked with hundreds of nonprofits\, including building the capacity for evaluation with many of these clients. For nearly 20 years they have been helping nonprofits measure and demonstrate impact\, which in turn leads to improved services\, innovation and increased ability to build support. The team is keen at making evaluation meaningful\, engaging and fun! With a team approach to training\, The Improve Group is able to drawn on a broad range of on-the-ground experiences\, providing participants applicable tips and examples of why and how to conduct evaluations in their organizations.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/developing-your-evaluation-strategy-and-plan/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Personal DEI Statement
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. \nNovember 18\, 2021\n2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $15 for WVNPA Members\, $29 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nChampioning diversity\, equity or inclusion within an organization requires that individuals reflect deeply on their own lived and personal experiences\, belief systems\, and culture. By understanding your own core values\, leadership strengths\, privileges\, and skills\, you will be a stronger advocate for equity and will develop the confidence to stand up for the organization’s shared values. This workshop will provide you a process and tools for reflection to draft the first iteration of a personal DEI Statement.  \nAs part of this workshop\, you will: \n\nBuild a draft of a personal DEI statement\nCreate a personal inventory of meaningful reflections about your values and goals for DEI\nDevelop confidence to stand up for the organization’s values shared or need to develop DEI practice\, policies\, and procedures\n\nCost and Registration: National Council Affiliates: $15 / Non-Members $29 \nFeatured Presenter: \nTeniqua Broughton\, M.Ed.\, CNAP \nFounder & CEO \nVerveSimone Consulting  \n As the founder and CEO of VerveSimone Consulting\, a minority woman owned small business providing consulting services to individuals and organizations. Teniqua Broughton is noted for her impact in both national and local sectors. Leading with passion\, she identifies strategies that support the sustainability of organizations by leveraging her experience\, initiative\, and insight gained throughout her professional career. Her services focus on nonprofit governance consulting\, arts and culture project management and equity\, DEI workshops and assessments.A focus of her work is leading Equity\, DEI assessments and workshops with staff and boards. The goal is to help teams begin equity work\, reform practices\, and develop a deeper understanding of conflict and race\, and attitudes and hidden biases.In 2017\, AZ Central selected Teniqua as the Who’s Next award\, for emerging leaders making a difference in the arts. By her peers\, she was selected as the Arizona Champion Award for the Central Arizona region from the Flinn Foundation’s Arizona Center for Civic Leadership\, for significant contributions to the civic leadership. She was individual nominee for 2020 Governor’s Arts Award. Early this year\, ASU awarded her the MLK Servant Leader- Leadership award and Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Most Admired Leader recipient.Teniqua has her master’s degree in education with a focus on Educational Administration and Supervision\, and her bachelor’s degree in educational psychology\, with an emphasis on theater for youth. With certifications as a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) and in Equity and Inclusion from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/developing-your-personal-dei-statement/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
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SUMMARY:GrantStation Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 18th\, 11:00 AM\nFee: FREE \nREGISTER NOW\nIs GrantStation right for your organization?\nAre you a member of the West Virginia Nonprofit Association and want to learn more about your member benefit? \nJoin us for a free tour of GrantStation on Thursday\, November 18th at 11:00 AM EST \nLearn more about how to make GrantStation work for your organization. This overview tour of GrantStation is a great resource for Members to ensure that they are getting the most out of their Membership\, and for potential Members to see GrantStation in action! During the hour-long tour\, you’ll see GrantStations many learning resources\, as well as some new tools\, like The Benchmarker. We’ll also discuss best practices for research in the interactive grant-opportunity databases. Sample searches will use real examples based on the mission of the first few organizations to register!
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/grantstation-tour/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210819T172232Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Quickbooks Made Easy for Nonprofits November 2021 Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by Quickbooks Made Easy. \nNovember 16th – 18th\n2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nRegistration Fee: $115 per day or $249 for all three days! WVNPA Members save $50 when attending all three days!  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the special coupon code. \nThis three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE SESSION\nDay 1: Tuesday\, November 16th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST) \nThe material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits\, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2021 as well as advanced topics including: \n\nWelcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you.\nWhat’s new in version 2021 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*Topics are subject to change.\n\nDay 2: Wednesday\, November 17th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST) \nThis section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things: \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.\nAttaching Scan Documents for free.\n*Topics are subject to change.\n\nDay 3: Thursday\, November 18th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST) \nThis section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things: \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.\nAnd More!\nTopics are subject to change.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE SESSION\nPrice: $115 Per Day or $249 for all three days! WVNPA members\, save $50 when you register for all 3 days\, email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to request the coupon code.\nEarn 6.0 hours of CPE credit! (2.0 each day)\nAll Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar! \nMEET THE SPEAKER\nSince 2000\, QuickBooks® Made Easy™ has been teaching QuickBooks® seminars around the country for various groups\, conducting webinars\, providing technical support to hundreds of clients\, one-one-one consulting\, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Our leader and primary trainer Gregg S. Bossen\, CPA is not only an expert in the program\, but he is the nation’s leading expert when it comes to Nonprofits that use QuickBooks®. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining\, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs\, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total\, we have taught over 3\,500 seminars to more than 55\,000 students. \nWe currently teach for over 24 Nonprofit State Associations\, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights\, QuickBooks Connect\, Grant Station\, and TechSoup.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/online-quickbooks-made-easy-for-nonprofits-november-2021-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210819T153926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T170256Z
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SUMMARY:Desktop: QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits November 2021 Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by Quickbooks Made Easy. \nNovember 9th – 11th\n2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nRegistration Fee: $115 per day or $249 for all three days! WVNPA Members save $50 when attending all three days!  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the special coupon code. \nThis three day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE DESKTOP SESSION\nDay 1: Tuesday\, November 9th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST) \nThe material will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits\, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2021 as well as advanced topics including: \n\nWelcome to QuickBooks – The different choices and which version is right for you.\nWhat’s new in version 2021 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*Topics are subject to change.\n\nDay 2: Wednesday\, November 10th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST) \nThis section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things: \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.\nAttaching Scan Documents for free.\n*Topics are subject to change.\n\nDay 3: Thursday\, November 11th\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST) \nThis section will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things: \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.\nAnd More!\nTopics are subject to change.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE DESKTOP SESSION\nPrice: $115 Per Day or $249 for all three days! WVNPA members\, save $50 when you register for all 3 days\, email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to request the coupon code.\nEarn 6.0 hours of CPE credit! (2.0 each day)\nAll Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar! \nMEET THE SPEAKER\nSince 2000\, QuickBooks® Made Easy™ has been teaching QuickBooks® seminars around the country for various groups\, conducting webinars\, providing technical support to hundreds of clients\, one-one-one consulting\, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Our leader and primary trainer Gregg S. Bossen\, CPA is not only an expert in the program\, but he is the nation’s leading expert when it comes to Nonprofits that use QuickBooks®. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining\, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs\, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total\, we have taught over 3\,500 seminars to more than 55\,000 students. \nWe currently teach for over 24 Nonprofit State Associations\, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights\, QuickBooks Connect\, Grant Station\, and TechSoup. \n 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/quickbooks-made-easy-for-nonprofits-november-2021-fundamentals-desktop/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210716T160048Z
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SUMMARY:Building Better Boards: A three-part series for Board Leaders & Executive Directors Session 3
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered in partnership with the Maine Association of Nonprofits.\n \nIncreasing Board Engagement: Governance as Leadership\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2021\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nFortifying the Board-Executive Director Partnership\nTuesday\, October 27\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nWho’s Next: Proactively Navigating Successful Leadership Transitions\nTuesday\, November 9\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nRegistration Information:\nSingle Sessions:\n$49 Members/$69 Nonmembers\, $20 off additional registrations from the same team (applies to both members and nonmembers).  Click HERE to register. \nDESCRIPTION: \nWe’re excited to welcome back international governance consultant Susan Meier to lead this three-part series for board leaders and executive directors as a chance to collectively discuss the various challenges nonprofits face in board development and how to overcome them by fostering a healthy board culture built on trust\, candor\, and mutual respect. Participants can register for single sessions or the entire series. You will find intended audiences within each session description specific to current and future board leaders and executive directors. Attending as a team is highly encouraged for maximum benefit; discounts on multiple registrations from the same organization. \nSession #3: Who’s Next: Proactively Navigating Successful Leadership Transitions \nNovember 9\, 1pm-2:30pm EST \nStrong leadership is integral to our ability as nonprofits to be adaptive and responsive in advancing our missions. Leadership transitions are inevitable\, and yet we rarely prepare for them and we seem surprised when they ‘suddenly’ appear. By avoiding the topic\, one challenge is simply traded for a different one and a prime opportunity to strengthen the organization is missed. It’s time we reframed the conversation and shift the mindset about succession planning to one of deeper sustainability planning. \nJoin us for this interactive session to explore emerging practices in both executive and board leadership transitions. How are these processes different in the nonprofit sector vis a vis the corporate sector? What is the role of the executive director in succession planning? How do we ensure that our practices and procedures are culturally sensitive? Are we intentionally cultivating diverse candidates for leadership opportunities?   \nIn this session\, we will: \n\nExplore important considerations of nonprofit leadership transitions and change management\nDeepen our understanding of the promising practices and emerging trends regarding executive succession planning\nIdentify concrete steps to better cultivate board members for leadership roles\nDiscuss lessons learned about what to do and what not do to increase the chances of a healthy\, smooth\, and positive transition\n\nWho should attend Session #3 \nThis session is for current and future Board Leaders and Executive Directors interested in using succession planning as a strategy to ensure the sustainability of their missions. Discounts on team registrations! \nLearn about Session 1. \nLearn about Session 2. \nRegister for Session 3 HERE or for the entire Series HERE. \nPRESENTER BIO: \nSusan Meier\, Principal at Susan Meier and Associates\, LLC and Senior Governance Consultant with BoardSource\, brings over 30 years of governance and nonprofit experience to her work. From 2004 through 2011\, Susan served as the vice president of consulting and training for BoardSource\, the nation’s premier governance resource for nonprofit organizations. She works collaboratively with nonprofit executives and board leadership to identify governance challenges and opportunities and to implement proven strategies to address a broad array of governance issues. \nSusan works with all types and sizes of nonprofit organizations from charities to associations to foundations who are advancing their missions in the U.S. and around the world.  Much of her work has focused on increasing board engagement\, the board/staff partnership\, and addressing culture and dynamics in the boardroom. Specifically\, she engages boards in a deeper understanding of roles and responsibilities\, strategic and generative thinking\, governance structures\, concrete ways to maximize board meetings\, and leadership transitions.  \nIn addition\, Susan has served on a number of boards of directors and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Ripon College Board of Trustees where she graduated cum laude. She has served as guest faculty for the Kellogg School of Management Nonprofit Executive Education program\, American University\, and George Washington University. And\, she is the author of the BoardSource publication The Board-Building Cycle: Finding\, Engaging\, and Strengthening Nonprofit Board Members\, Third Edition. \nTestimonials about Susan Meier and her work \n“Your workshop was one of the BEST I’ve ever attended. Your presentation was excellent. Frank\, honest\, to the point\, and right on target. It seemed that you were able to look into my head and see all of the concerns and you spoke directly to them! Thank you for this excellent workshop.”\n—Executive Director\, Winter Harbor\, Maine \n“In spite of having decades of experience on boards and staffing boards\, I learned a TON at Susan’s governance training.”\n—Senior executive\, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/building-better-boards-a-three-part-series-for-board-leaders-executive-directors-session-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20211029T145629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T152938Z
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SUMMARY:Tactical Technology Planning
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered in partnership with TechImpact. \nNovember 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, December 7\, 14\, 2021\n1:00 – 2:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $160 for Members\, $200 for Nonmembers for the entire series.  Login to the Member Portal to find the the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nPre-Work: Introduction to the Planning Process (Prior to November 8)\nLet’s set the stage for a great learning experience. Complete your pre-course self-assessment\, learn the difference between tactical and strategic planning\, and form your technology planning committee. \nSession 1: Infrastructure and Security\nAfter introductions and an overview of the course\, we’ll dive into hardware best practices\, choosing the right software programs and platforms\, and how to audit your security infrastructure. You’ll learn how to answer such questions as\, how often should you replace computers? What networking equipment should you buy? What kinds of systems should you use for file sharing and collaboration?  \nSession 2: Data Management\nYou don’t need to be a data scientist in order to make smart decisions that lead to better outcomes for your nonprofit. Here we’ll cover what it means to be a data–informed organization\, along with tools and platforms to help you. Most importantly\, we’ll help you learn how to make sense of data and how to use it to strengthen your organization.  \nSession 3: Technology for Digital Marketing\, Outreach\, and Fundraising\nWhether you are trying to raise money\, educate\, recruit\, or persuade\, technology can help. A nonprofit’s digital communication toolkit includes its website\, email strategy\, social media platforms\, messaging\, and reporting. In this session\, we’ll cover how to create effective communication goals that can determine your strategies and tactics. We’ll also review your website functions and structure\, email tools and strategy\, and social media use.  \nSession 4: Technology for Program Service and Delivery \nIf you’re in the habit of thinking of technology as a back-office utility\, it’s time to consider the many ways it can directly help you advance your mission. In this three-part lesson\, we’ll cover ways to use technology to increase your reach to people in remote areas or who struggle with barriers to receiving services in person; using prompts and feedback mechanisms to enhance experiences; and connecting communities together.  \nSession 5: Technology Strategy and Governance\nTechnology strategy and governance is the way you align technology decisions and practices to your organization’s mission. Strategy relates to the way you align technology decisions to your organization’s mission through roadmaps and blueprints of your overall approach to technology. Governance refers to practices and policies that state how technology should be used. In this session\, we’ll cover elements of both strategy and governance\, including budgeting and planning\, policy creation and staff training\, and supporting technology use.  \nSession 6: Creating Your Tactical Technology Plan\nNow that we’re covered the five main areas of technology in nonprofits\, you’ve likely identified multiple projects and improvements you want to make. In this last session\, we’ll provide frameworks to help identify essential projects and ways to prepare yourself and your project for funding requests. At the end\, you’ll put the final touches on your Technology Action Plan and review your next steps. \nWho should take this course?\nThe course is primarily designed for small– to medium–sized nonprofits at a low–to–medium level of technology maturity. However\, organizations of all sizes and stages have benefited from this experience. If you have any questions about whether the course is right for you\, please don’t hesitate to contact us.  \nTo get the most out of your training investment\, we recommend having two people from your organization participate\, including the person with primary responsibility for technology and the person who has authority to approve technology expenditures and changes. Allow up to two and a half hours of each homework after each session.  \nAudience\nAccidental Techies\, Executives who approve tech  \n  \nAbout Our Instructors\nEric Leland\nFounder and Director\, FivePaths \nEric Leland has spent 15 years working with progressive organizations and businesses tackling online and offline technology challenges. Eric is a founding partner of FivePaths (fivepaths.com)\, a technology firm that brings unparalleled strategic technology consulting\, information architecture\, and web CMS and CRM platforms development expertise to each project. \n  \nMelanie Meyer\nTech Advisor\, Tech Impact​ \nMelanie works directly with nonprofits to help elevate their technology use to further their mission. Melanie has a 20-year history working with a nonprofit for the overall strategic direction of technology\, systems and processes\, marketing\, communications\, and event management.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/tactical-technology-planning/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210930T155312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T175938Z
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SUMMARY:A to Z of Human Resources: HR Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nNovember 9\, 2021\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $45 for Members\, $65 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\n \nSmall and medium-sized nonprofits typically don’t have the resources to create a human resources department with an experienced HR professional. The job of HR may be done by the executive director\, the chief financial officer\, a manager or administrative staff – wherever there is a little capacity or a little interest. So how do you know you’re really doing the right things\, complying with the laws\, and adhering to best practices? \nIn this session\, we’ll conduct an audit of your HR practices from employee entrance to exit to ensure you’re on track. Examples of what we’ll cover include practical approaches and solutions to: \n\nHiring practices\nOrientation and onboarding\nPerformance management\nHR administration and personnel files\nEmployee handbooks\nCorrective action and termination\nWhat to outsource and what to DIY\n\nEvent Details\nThis workshop is one session of a two-part series. The first session is HR Compliance on November 2 from 9 – 11 a.m Central. Use the registration button on this page to register only for the HR Best Practices workshop\, or register for the full series for $65 for members and $90 for nonmembers. \nThis event will have AI captions via Zoom’s transcription function. Please note that these captions are automatically generated by the computer software and may not always accurately transcribe what is said. If you need professional captioning\, or have another accessibility accommodation\, please email MCN’s program assistant with your request at least two weeks prior to the start of the event. Although we will attempt to meet all accessibility requests\, late request may not be fulfilled. \nSpeaker Information\nArlene Vernon is a human resource strategist with over 35 years of experience as a consultant and trusted resource for a diverse group of small and medium-sized organizations. She’s seen first-hand what nonprofit leaders face every day\, and her results-oriented consulting and training successfully fills that gap. Having worked with over 200 nonprofit and 400 for-profit organizations since starting her firm HRx in 1992\, she partners with leaders to develop and implement do-able strategies for the success of your organization. With an MBA in organizational behavior and a Master of Education in counseling\, Arlene is both a studied and practiced authority in human resources and human relations. She offers practical\, real solutions through her consulting\, advising\, and training that you can apply today.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/a-to-z-of-human-resources-hr-best-practices/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210930T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T182056Z
UID:9339-1635948000-1635955200@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Diverse Recruitment and Hiring Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. \nNovember 3\, 2021\n2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $15 for WVNPA Members\, $29 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nPlease join us for an engaging discussion designed to empower you in taking bold\, strategic action! You’ll learn more about auditing and revamping your nonprofit’s recruitment and hiring strategies through the lens of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and leave with at least a handful of immediate levers to pull on your teams. \nAs part of this training\, you will walk out with an understanding of: \n\nUnderstand the key components of a recruitment and hiring process audit through the lens of diversity and inclusion\, from employer branding all the way through to interviews and onboarding\nHave the opportunity to hear a case study about a local non-profit’s recent hiring audit and revamping journey\nFeel they have concrete tactics for implementing in their own organizations\nHave takeaway resources to leverage as next steps\n\nCost and Registration: National Council Affiliates: $15 / Non-Members $29 \nFeatured Presenters: Viva Asmelash\, Inclusion Strategist & Consultant \nViva’s professional purpose is to create environments where people feel truly seen and are inspired to be their best and most authentic selves. She brings this to life as a strategic and intuitive people operations  professional with 15 years of experience in purpose-driven branding\, high-impact DEI work\, leadership training & development\, and career-focused marketing. Her sweet spot is the intersection of inclusive messaging\, driving people-centered strategic outcomes\, and facilitating critical conversations with grace. \nFor over seven years\, she developed the employer brand at Galileo Learning that drew an annual average of over 7\,000 applicants\, launched and co-led the multi-faceted DEI strategy\, managed multiple thought leadership initiatives\, and worked to ensure Galileo’s consistent recognition—including being named one of The SF Business Times’ Best Places to Work in the Bay Area (with over ten consecutive years on the list)\, a Real Leader Magazine Top 100 Impact Company\, and one of Forbes’ 25 Best Small Companies in America. \nShe is a first generation Eritrean-American woman\, whose mother—while pregnant with her—emigrated to the United States as a political refugee with three other small children. This has given her a unique\, life-long perspective on race\, gender\, culture\, belonging\, privilege\, and access to education.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/diverse-recruitment-and-hiring-strategies/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210930T154923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T154923Z
UID:9315-1635933600-1635944400@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:Facilitative Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nNovember 3\, 2021\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $45 for Members\, $65 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nFacilitation 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. \nIn 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. \nParticipants will leave with instructions and further resources for each of the techniques presented. \nEvent Details\nThis event will have AI captions via Zoom’s transcription function. Please note that these captions are automatically generated by the computer software and may not always accurately transcribe what is said. If you need professional captioning\, or have another accessibility accommodation\, please email MCN’s program assistant with your request at least two weeks prior to the start of the event. Although we will attempt to meet all accessibility requests\, late request may not be fulfilled. \nSpeaker Information\nSarah 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. \nAl 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. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/facilitative-leadership-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210930T154336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T154336Z
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SUMMARY:A to Z of Human Resources: HR Compliance
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nNovember 2\, 2021\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $45 for Members\, $65 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\n \nSmall and medium-sized nonprofits typically don’t have the resources to create a human resources department with an experienced HR professional. The job of HR may be done by the executive director\, the chief financial officer\, a manager or administrative staff – wherever there is a little capacity or a little interest. So how do you know you’re really doing the right things\, complying with the laws\, and adhering to best practices? \nIn this session\, we’ll highlight Minnesota and federal employment law so you better understand how to apply and integrate your legal obligations. Examples of what we’ll cover include a core understanding of HR’s legal alphabet soup: \n\nEEO\, ADA\, ADEA\, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act\nEmployment at will\nFLSA and exempt status\nIndependent contractors\nFederal and state leave of absence requirements\nMN wage theft law\nMiscellaneous Minnesota employment laws\n\n\nEvent Details\nThis workshop is one session of a two-part series. The second session is HR Best Practices on November 9 from 9 – 11 a.m Central. Use the registration button on this page to register only for the HR Compliance workshop\, or register for the full series for $65 for members and $90 for nonmembers. \nSpeaker Information \nArlene Vernon is a human resource strategist with over 35 years of experience as a consultant and trusted resource for a diverse group of small and medium-sized organizations. She’s seen first-hand what nonprofit leaders face every day\, and her results-oriented consulting and training successfully fills that gap. Having worked with over 200 nonprofit and 400 for-profit organizations since starting her firm HRx in 1992\, she partners with leaders to develop and implement do-able strategies for the success of your organization. With an MBA in organizational behavior and a Master of Education in counseling\, Arlene is both a studied and practiced authority in human resources and human relations. She offers practical\, real solutions through her consulting\, advising\, and training that you can apply today. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/a-to-z-of-human-resources-hr-compliance/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210930T181652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T181652Z
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SUMMARY:10 Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits in 2021
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. \nOctober 28\, 2021\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $15 for WVNPA Members\, $29 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nIt’s no secret that the algorithms are constantly changing and that the best practices of 2020 aren’t the same for 2021. From organic content to paid ads\, we’ll arm you with the best practices you need to know. Following this session\, you’ll be able to execute a social strategy that helps you stand out amongst competitors and succeed across all social platforms. In this session you will: \n\nUnderstand how social media can make an impact. \nUnderstand why consumers buy or donate through social media. \nUnderstand how retargeting works. \nUnderstand how to craft platform-specific content. \nUnderstand how to plan and schedule for a content calendar. \n\nCost and Registration: National Council Affiliates: $15 / Non-Members $29 \nAbout the Speaker: Kindra Svendsen\, Vice President of Client Partnerships \nKindra Svendsen serves Speak Creative as their VP of Client Partnerships. She’s known as an expert digital and marketing storyteller with a passion for identifying and targeting a brand’s core audience. Kindra helps organizations across the nation build a proactive presence whether it be through social\, traditional or out-of-the-box marketing initiatives. Kindra is based in Nashville and in her free time enjoys connecting with other like minded professionals\, through various marketing organizations\, spending time with her family\, and in her community. Kindra is also a permanent panelist for the marketing podcast\, A Little Off Topic.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/10-social-media-best-practices-for-nonprofits-in-2021/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210716T155330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T145808Z
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SUMMARY:Building Better Boards: A three-part series for Board Leaders & Executive Directors Session 2
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered in partnership with the Maine Association of Nonprofits.\n \nIncreasing Board Engagement: Governance as Leadership\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2021\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nFortifying the Board-Executive Director Partnership\nTuesday\, October 27\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nWho’s Next: Proactively Navigating Successful Leadership Transitions\nWednesday\, November 9\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nRegistration Information:\nSingle Sessions:\n$49 Members/$69 Nonmembers\, $20 off additional registrations from the same team (applies to both members and nonmembers).  Click the HERE to register. \nDESCRIPTION: \nWe’re excited to welcome back international governance consultant Susan Meier to lead this three-part series for board leaders and executive directors as a chance to collectively discuss the various challenges nonprofits face in board development and how to overcome them by fostering a healthy board culture built on trust\, candor\, and mutual respect. Participants can register for single sessions or the entire series. You will find intended audiences within each session description specific to current and future board leaders and executive directors. Attending as a team is highly encouraged for maximum benefit; discounts on multiple registrations from the same organization. \nSession 2: Fortifying the Board-Executive Director Partnership \nOctober 27\, 1pm-2:30pm EDT \nIn today’s complex world\, it is paramount for Board Leaders and the Executive Director to work in alignment and respect the division of labor between governing and managing. Yet these relationships are often challenged by differing understanding of roles\, leadership turnover\, personalities\, and a lack of good communication. Too often we are content to accept an “ok” relationship rather than investing the time to build a stronger partnership that will advance the mission and strengthen the organization. It’s time to make this a priority. \nIn this interactive session\, you will learn: \n\nKey elements and proven outcomes of a constructive partnership\nHow to move from a good relationship to a great relationship\nThe importance of this relationship to overall Board-staff relations\nHow to disagree and still serve as a strong leadership team\nThe integral connection between the Board Chair-Executive Director partnership and Board culture\n\nWho should attend Session #2 \nThis session is for current and future Board Leaders and Executive Directors who wish to gain concrete guidance on how to strengthen that alliance and lead more effectively into the future. Discounts on team registrations! \nLearn about Session 1. \nLearn about Session 3. \nRegister for Session 2 HERE or for the entire Series HERE. \nPRESENTER BIO: \nSusan Meier\, Principal at Susan Meier and Associates\, LLC and Senior Governance Consultant with BoardSource\, brings over 30 years of governance and nonprofit experience to her work. From 2004 through 2011\, Susan served as the vice president of consulting and training for BoardSource\, the nation’s premier governance resource for nonprofit organizations. She works collaboratively with nonprofit executives and board leadership to identify governance challenges and opportunities and to implement proven strategies to address a broad array of governance issues. \nSusan works with all types and sizes of nonprofit organizations from charities to associations to foundations who are advancing their missions in the U.S. and around the world.  Much of her work has focused on increasing board engagement\, the board/staff partnership\, and addressing culture and dynamics in the boardroom. Specifically\, she engages boards in a deeper understanding of roles and responsibilities\, strategic and generative thinking\, governance structures\, concrete ways to maximize board meetings\, and leadership transitions.  \nIn addition\, Susan has served on a number of boards of directors and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Ripon College Board of Trustees where she graduated cum laude. She has served as guest faculty for the Kellogg School of Management Nonprofit Executive Education program\, American University\, and George Washington University. And\, she is the author of the BoardSource publication The Board-Building Cycle: Finding\, Engaging\, and Strengthening Nonprofit Board Members\, Third Edition. \nTestimonials about Susan Meier and her work \n“Your workshop was one of the BEST I’ve ever attended. Your presentation was excellent. Frank\, honest\, to the point\, and right on target. It seemed that you were able to look into my head and see all of the concerns and you spoke directly to them! Thank you for this excellent workshop.”\n—Executive Director\, Winter Harbor\, Maine \n“In spite of having decades of experience on boards and staffing boards\, I learned a TON at Susan’s governance training.”\n—Senior executive\, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/building-better-boards-a-three-part-series-for-board-leaders-executive-directors-session-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20211006T150853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T150853Z
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SUMMARY:Learn more about AmeriCorps NCCC
DESCRIPTION:This informational webinar is offered by Volunteer West Virginia. \nTuesday\, October 19th\, 2:00 PM \nREGISTER NOW\nGet A FREE Team of Volunteers For Your Organization\nLearn More About AmeriCorps NCCC\n\n\nCould your nonprofit\, school\, or State Agency use a free team of volunteers to accomplish a big task or a series of tasks on your to-do list?\n\n\nAmeriCorps NCCC is hosting an Informational Webinar on Tuesday\, October 19th at 2PM.\n\n\nThe webinar will cover the basics of the program\, what NCCC teams can do\, and will walk you through the application process with plenty of time after for questions.\n\n\nTeams are available for the spring of 2022. These teams come at no cost and projects typically last 3-8 weeks.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/learn-more-about-americorps-nccc/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20211008T132256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T132409Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts: Marketing and Communication for Nonprofits with Firespring
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 19th\, 10:30 AM\nFee: FREE \nREGISTER NOW\nThis Ask the Expert Session will introduce you to the WVNPA’s newest partner\, Firespring\, and their expertise in marketing and communication for the nonprofit sector.   This webinar will allow you a chance to ask questions regarding  marketing and communication issue that you are having or ask  for that advice that you have been seeking. Firespring has expert solutions and services regarding nonprofit websites\, creative services\, marketing workshops and services\, as well as print and direct mail for nonprofits.  If you are a WVNPA member be sure to check out the amazing member benefit this new partnership provides!  Just log in to the member portal for more details. \nAbout the Speaker: \nKiersten Hill has almost 2 decades of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. She has raised over $20 Million for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and worked to better train and equip nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors. \nShe frequently speaks to nonprofit groups and other organizations about fundraising\, board development and organizational change. Kiersten\, her husband Chad and their thirteen-year-old son Cooper live in Seward\, Nebraska\, with one large dog and one tiny cat. She has passions for leadership\, networking\, fundraising and nonprofit organizations.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/ask-the-experts-marketing-and-communication-for-nonprofits-with-firespring/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210716T154525Z
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SUMMARY:Building Better Boards: A three-part series for Board Leaders & Executive Directors Session 1
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered in partnership with the Maine Association of Nonprofits.\n \nIncreasing Board Engagement: Governance as Leadership\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2021\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nFortifying the Board-Executive Director Partnership\nTuesday\, October 27\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nWho’s Next: Proactively Navigating Successful Leadership Transitions\nWednesday\, November 9\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nRegistration Information:\nSeries:\n$129 Members/$179 Nonmembers\, $40 off additional registrations from the same team (applies to both members and nonmembers) Click HERE to register for the whole series. \nSingle Sessions:\n$49 Members/$69 Nonmembers\, $20 off additional registrations from the same team (applies to both members and nonmembers).  Click the session titles above to register. \nDESCRIPTION: \nWe’re excited to welcome back international governance consultant Susan Meier to lead this three-part series for board leaders and executive directors as a chance to collectively discuss the various challenges nonprofits face in board development and how to overcome them by fostering a healthy board culture built on trust\, candor\, and mutual respect. Participants can register for single sessions or the entire series. You will find intended audiences within each session description specific to current and future board leaders and executive directors. Attending as a team is highly encouraged for maximum benefit; discounts on multiple registrations from the same organization. \nSession 1: Increasing Board Engagement: Governance as Leadership \nOctober 6\, 1pm-2:30pm EDT \nThis session is for board leaders grappling with questions like: Is your board struggling to effectively engage on matters of the greatest importance? Is it trapped by habitual tasks and routine\, marginal work? Does it fail to ask the hard questions\, or any questions at all? Does it suffer from groupthink\, or even worse\, tend to listen to the same handful of board members over and over? \nMany nonprofit boards\, especially as we emerge from the pandemic\, are rethinking how they govern in order to more effectively advance our missions in constructive partnership with the chief executive. Based on the book\, Governance as Leadership\, we will engage in a highly interactive discussion on how to effectively reframe the work of the board using the fiduciary\, strategic\, and generative modes. We will also explore how boards can cultivate a culture where assumptions are challenged and tough questions are asked to ensure due diligence and ethical decision-making. \nIn this session\, you will learn how to: \n\nBetter engage your board by offering more meaningful and consequential work\nIncrease the value of board contributions to fiduciary and strategic work\nInvite your board to engage in generative thinking\, the most underutilized of the three modes\nBuild a culture of inquiry in your boardroom\n\nWho should attend Session #1 \nThis session is for current and future Board Leaders and Executive Directors interested in building a board culture for effective engagement. Discounts on team registrations! \nLearn about Session 2. \nLearn about Session 3. \nRegister for Session 1 HERE or for the entire Series HERE. \nPRESENTER BIO: \nSusan Meier\, Principal at Susan Meier and Associates\, LLC and Senior Governance Consultant with BoardSource\, brings over 30 years of governance and nonprofit experience to her work. From 2004 through 2011\, Susan served as the vice president of consulting and training for BoardSource\, the nation’s premier governance resource for nonprofit organizations. She works collaboratively with nonprofit executives and board leadership to identify governance challenges and opportunities and to implement proven strategies to address a broad array of governance issues. \nSusan works with all types and sizes of nonprofit organizations from charities to associations to foundations who are advancing their missions in the U.S. and around the world.  Much of her work has focused on increasing board engagement\, the board/staff partnership\, and addressing culture and dynamics in the boardroom. Specifically\, she engages boards in a deeper understanding of roles and responsibilities\, strategic and generative thinking\, governance structures\, concrete ways to maximize board meetings\, and leadership transitions.  \nIn addition\, Susan has served on a number of boards of directors and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Ripon College Board of Trustees where she graduated cum laude. She has served as guest faculty for the Kellogg School of Management Nonprofit Executive Education program\, American University\, and George Washington University. And\, she is the author of the BoardSource publication The Board-Building Cycle: Finding\, Engaging\, and Strengthening Nonprofit Board Members\, Third Edition. \nTestimonials about Susan Meier and her work \n“Your workshop was one of the BEST I’ve ever attended. Your presentation was excellent. Frank\, honest\, to the point\, and right on target. It seemed that you were able to look into my head and see all of the concerns and you spoke directly to them! Thank you for this excellent workshop.”\n—Executive Director\, Winter Harbor\, Maine \n“In spite of having decades of experience on boards and staffing boards\, I learned a TON at Susan’s governance training.”\n—Senior executive\, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/building-better-boards-a-three-part-series-for-board-leaders-executive-directors/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210910T135334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T135334Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Differences: Leading Through Anti-Bias Practices
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nOctober 5\, 2021\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $45 for Members\, $65 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nLeadership that embeds anti-bias practices creates a workplace culture that authentically welcomes\, supports\, and values people for all of who they are. This workshop will introduce participants to anti-bias leadership practices. These practices affirm healthy complex identities of staff and constituents\, model respect and appreciation of differences\, and appropriately respond to bias-based mistreatment as it appears in the workplace in order to create equity and belonging for all. \nSpeaker Information\nRebecca 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.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/cultural-differences-leading-through-anti-bias-practices/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210819T190350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T125907Z
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SUMMARY:~POSTPONED~ The Executive Director Performance Review: The Pinnacle Example of a Nonprofit's Commitment to Accountability\, Talent Management and a Shared Leadership Culture
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by Washington Nonprofits. \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED\, THE NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $40 for Members\, $80 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\n \nIt can be extremely challenging for a board of directors to provide a timely\, thoughtful and fair evaluation of the chief professional officer. For some\, the entire process can seem cumbersome and overwhelming. For others\, it can be viewed as a political landmine. Yet\, establishing an organizational process for setting goals\, creating check-ins\, and providing useful feedback lay the cornerstone for a culture of accountability and a commitment to developing and cultivating talent. \nThis 90-minute overview of executive leadership performance planning and review provides a framework for board members and executives to begin conversations to construct a review process that reflects a year-round commitment to executive success\, mutual accountability between management and governance\, and a climate of talent development\, retention\, and succession. \nLearning Outcomes: \nYou will leave this course ready to: \n\nConduct a thoughtful executive performance review\nEngage in a directed conversation between management and the board that results in a published strategy to co-create and sustain a culture of year-round accountability\nIncorporate leadership succession planning into thoughtful long-range planning for the organization and its talent management\n\nWho Should Attend: Board Members\, Nonprofit Staff\, Executive Directors \nREGISTER NOW\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \nJeffrey Wilcox\, CFRE\, is President and Chief Mission Advancement Officer for Third Sector Company. Founded in 2002\, it is one of the largest teaching and support organizations for interim executive management and leadership continuity solutions for associations\, congregations and charitable organizations in the country. He is the former Senior Vice President of Community Development for United Way of Greater Los Angeles\, and Valley of the Sun United Way in Phoenix\, Arizona. He is also the former nonprofit columnist for the Long Beach (CA) Business Journal\, founder of “The Board Chairs Academy\,” and author of “The Nonprofit Leader of the New Decade.” He co-developed and is the former lead trainer for the Wells Fargo New Executive Directors Institute of Greater Los Angeles. He is the immediate past chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the School of Business\, Government and Economics at Seattle Pacific University and was named Alumnus of the Year in 2015. He is a past national chairman of the Executive Transitions and Succession Planning Affinity Group for the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and served as national governance chair for Camp Fire USA. He currently serves on the board of AFP Advancement Northwest in Seattle.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/the-executive-director-performance-review-the-pinnacle-example-of-a-nonprofits-commitment-to-accountability-talent-management-and-a-shared-leadership-culture/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210827T130939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T133200Z
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SUMMARY:Intentional Impact: Organizational Assessment & Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by the Lewis College of Business\, Brad D. Smith Schools of Business. \nSeptember 30\, 2021\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $95  \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/intentional-impact-organizational-assessment-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210910T133949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T133949Z
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SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. \nSeptember 28\, 2021\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $89 for Members\, $129 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\nConflict can be an opportunity for growth or the cause of chronic discord in your workplace. If you are uncomfortable with conflict\, you are not alone. In this workshop\, you will come to understand your own conflict resolution styles including their benefits and drawbacks. You will learn concrete skills that will allow you to successfully manage conflict in your workplace. \nUpon completion of this course\, the participant should be able to: \n\nUnderstand your own conflict management styles\nIdentify how to decide upon which style would work better in different conflictual situations\nLearn tools for communication in conflict\nLearn how to successfully manage defensiveness\n\nThis is a two-part event. Please make sure you can attend both dates before registering: September 28 & 30 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. eastern each day.  \nSpeaker Information\nTerri Allred learned the importance of communicating in conflictual circumstances as a therapist for people who had committed sexual offenses.  Trained in Restorative Justice Peacekeeping\, mediation and conflict resolution\, Terri brings her 30 years of experience to help participants understand their own conflict communication style. She believes that there are no right or wrong styles\, just more effective styles for different situations. Terri is the owner of Terri Allred Consulting and Director of the Rochester Nonprofit Consortium.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/conflict-resolution-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210819T190041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T125642Z
UID:9017-1632409200-1632414600@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:~POSTPONED~ The Board Assessment: Taking the Pulse of Governance Action
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by Washington Nonprofits. \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED\, THE NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $40 for Members\, $80 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\n \nA key responsibility of the board is to make sure it is supporting the chief executive and providing a fair and timely review of performance. But what about making sure the governance of the organization is also being reviewed and working just as effectively as it can for the advancement of the organization? \nAt Third Sector Company\, we believe that a board should participate in a thoughtful self-assessment process. Conducting a periodic board evaluation reminds each member of their individual and collective responsibilities to the mission. It also creates a shared accountability for a board to effectively leverage its position to uplift staff and volunteers\, contributors\, the community and the users of service or members. \nThis 90-minute overview of board assessments offers a framework for participants to consider the key elements of a reasonable review of board processes and governance. The results can provide facts and documented perceptions for creating a year-long board development strategy. \nLearning Outcomes: \nYou will leave this course ready to: \n\nLead a discussion that will result in conducting a board assessment\nComplete a board assessment as part of an organizational commitment to accountability which also includes an organizational assessment and the executive performance review\nIncorporate the results of a board assessment into a board development strategy\nFormation of a governance committee if one does not currently exist\n\nWho Should Attend: Board Members\, Nonprofit Staff\, Executive Directors \nREGISTER NOW\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \nJeffrey Wilcox\, CFRE\, is President and Chief Mission Advancement Officer for Third Sector Company. Founded in 2002\, it is one of the largest teaching and support organizations for interim executive management and leadership continuity solutions for associations\, congregations and charitable organizations in the country. He is the former Senior Vice President of Community Development for United Way of Greater Los Angeles\, and Valley of the Sun United Way in Phoenix\, Arizona. He is also the former nonprofit columnist for the Long Beach (CA) Business Journal\, founder of “The Board Chairs Academy\,” and author of “The Nonprofit Leader of the New Decade.” He co-developed and is the former lead trainer for the Wells Fargo New Executive Directors Institute of Greater Los Angeles. He is the immediate past chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the School of Business\, Government and Economics at Seattle Pacific University and was named Alumnus of the Year in 2015. He is a past national chairman of the Executive Transitions and Succession Planning Affinity Group for the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and served as national governance chair for Camp Fire USA. He currently serves on the board of AFP Advancement Northwest in Seattle.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/the-accountable-nonprofit-the-board-assessment-taking-the-pulse-of-governance-action/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094557
CREATED:20210312T154755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T153549Z
UID:8295-1632218400-1632412800@wvnpa.org
SUMMARY:2021 Nonprofit Leadership Summit - Onward!
DESCRIPTION:Regular Registration is Now CLOSED\nPlease call Mandy Ray at 304.646.7854 before 1 PM or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org to register for the Summit.  Note\, all last minute registrations MUST be paid via credit card.\nIn registering for this event\, you are consenting to appear in photographs and videos recorded at the event and consenting for these photos and videos to potentially be used in future marketing efforts. You are also consenting for your evaluation responses to be used in future marketing efforts
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/2021-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conference,WVNPA
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SUMMARY:~POSTPONED~ The Organizational Assessment: An Annual Snapshot of a Nonprofit's Performance and Potential
DESCRIPTION:This series is offered by Washington Nonprofits. \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED\, THE NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.\n\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET\nRegistration Fee: $40 for Members\, $80 for Nonmembers.  Email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code. \nREGISTER NOW\n \nIt’s a well-known fact that people and organizations are stronger and more grounded in creating their futures when accurate information is the basis for their decision-making. Yet\, as diverse stakeholders are invited into solving problems\, leveraging opportunities\, and charting the future\, many are taking part in conversations that are based on a low-degree of facts and a high-degree of subjectivity. \nA well-timed and thoughtful assessment is as fundamental to the health and vitality of an organization as a physical examination is for any living thing. The results provide an indication of areas that are functioning as needed and expected. It also can draw attention to processes or systems that may be underperforming or putting the organization’s viability ultimately at risk. \nThis 90-minute overview of organizational assessments offers a framework for participants to consider the key elements of a reasonable review and have a discussion within their own association\, congregation or charitable cause about what constitutes reasonable evaluation of the key indicators of their performance. At Third Sector Company\, we believe that the results of an organizational assessment create a foundation for deeper dive evaluations aimed at the chief executive performance review process and an annual board assessment. \nLearning Outcomes: \nYou will leave this course ready to: \n\nConstruct a thoughtful organizational assessment framework\nEngage in a directed conversation with board and management about starting a reasonable organizational assessment process and its value to both management and governance\nCoordinate a timed evaluation culture that creates a synergistic relationship between an organizational assessment and the resulting impact on executive and board performance reviews\n\nWho Should Attend: Board Members\, Nonprofit Staff\, Executive Directors \nREGISTER NOW\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \nJeffrey Wilcox\, CFRE\, is President and Chief Mission Advancement Officer for Third Sector Company. Founded in 2002\, it is one of the largest teaching and support organizations for interim executive management and leadership continuity solutions for associations\, congregations and charitable organizations in the country. He is the former Senior Vice President of Community Development for United Way of Greater Los Angeles\, and Valley of the Sun United Way in Phoenix\, Arizona. He is also the former nonprofit columnist for the Long Beach (CA) Business Journal\, founder of “The Board Chairs Academy\,” and author of “The Nonprofit Leader of the New Decade.” He co-developed and is the former lead trainer for the Wells Fargo New Executive Directors Institute of Greater Los Angeles. He is the immediate past chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the School of Business\, Government and Economics at Seattle Pacific University and was named Alumnus of the Year in 2015. He is a past national chairman of the Executive Transitions and Succession Planning Affinity Group for the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and served as national governance chair for Camp Fire USA. He currently serves on the board of AFP Advancement Northwest in Seattle.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/the-accountable-nonprofit-the-organizational-assessment/
LOCATION:Webinar
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