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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Guiding Lights - Creating and Implementing Effective Vision and Mission Statements
DESCRIPTION:Done well\, vision and mission statements can act as a guiding light for an organization. However\, far too often\, these statements are either ignored or done poorly. Whether your organization has a long history or you’re just getting started\, this one hour webinar will discuss how to create powerful vision and mission statements and then show you how to link your programs to them. \nCEUs: 1 Social Work hour; 1 CECNPM hour (Core Area: Nonprofit Fundamentals – Organization Design and Infrastructure) \nAbout the Presenter: \nScott Hutton has been involved in the training industry and adult education for over 30 years. He has experience in developing\, delivering and deploying training of all forms including instructor led classroom training\, eLearning\, and blended solutions. During his career\, Scott has worked with a wide range of clients which run the gamut from small non-profits to large\, multi-national corporations. He has a thorough understanding of what challenges clients face and how to help solve them. Scott founded MindCross Training in 2001. MindCross is focused on helping clients create cost-effective\, student focused training that gets results. \nFor those registering online\, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-guiding-lights-creating-implementing-effective-vision-mission-statements/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Lewisburg
DESCRIPTION:Presenting WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \nA nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective\, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview\, you will learn key elements of board roles\, structure\, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy Turner\, a native of Huntington\, WV\, is the Founder and Managing Director of EPIC Mission\, a coaching and consulting firm for entrepreneurs\, nonprofits and small businesses. Since earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University in 1997\, Jeremy has served in leadership roles for industry giants and grassroots startup ventures within the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Mr. Turner is a DISC-Certified Behavioral Consultant and Certified Behavioral Life Coach with broad-ranging professional experience and a voracious appetite for self-directed learning. Jeremy is a sought after coach\, consultant\, speaker and trainer\, and has worked with many groups and organizations on topics including board development\, business and nonprofit basics\, communication\, entrepreneurship\, leadership\, organizational development\, and strategic planning. These skills and experiences continue to prove valuable as he and his team acquire and serve new clients\, primarily throughout the Tri-State Area and the Carolinas. Believing that life is not a spectator sport\, Jeremy has for years been quite active within his community. He has served on the boards of over a dozen nonprofit organizations\, operating as both an active board member and a trusted advisor. In addition to the 75+ clients served by EPIC Mission since its founding in 2013\, Jeremy takes on several pro-bono clients each year in order to help ensure that the organizations who most need help are not denied assistance due to lack of funding. His personal mantra is to serve others and those who serve others\, and he looks forward to learning how he and EPIC Mission may be of service to you and those around you. After nearly 20 years away\, Mr. Turner has recently moved from Charlotte\, NC and once again lives in Huntington\, WV with his wife Brandie and their assortment of 4-legged children. When Jeremy is not working\, he enjoys spending time with friends and family\, camping\, fishing\, golfing\, listening to live music\, traveling\, and cheering on The Herd. \nSponsor:  \nFor those registering online\, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/seed-harvest-growing-engaged-board-directors-lewisburg/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 105 Church Street \, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T170000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofits LEAD 2017 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://mcdonough.wufoo.com/forms/nonprofit-capacity-building-conference-2017/
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/nonprofits-lead-2017-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Marietta College
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofits LEAD":MAILTO:nonprofitslead@marietta.edu
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Huntington
DESCRIPTION:Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \n\n\n\n\nA nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective\, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview\, you will learn key elements of board roles\, structure\, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy Turner\, a native of Huntington\, WV\, is the Founder and Managing Director of EPIC Mission\, a coaching and consulting firm for entrepreneurs\, nonprofits and small businesses. Since earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University in 1997\, Jeremy has served in leadership roles for industry giants and grassroots startup ventures within the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Mr. Turner is a DISC-Certified Behavioral Consultant and Certified Behavioral Life Coach with broad-ranging professional experience and a voracious appetite for self-directed learning. Jeremy is a sought after coach\, consultant\, speaker and trainer\, and has worked with many groups and organizations on topics including board development\, business and nonprofit basics\, communication\, entrepreneurship\, leadership\, organizational development\, and strategic planning. These skills and experiences continue to prove valuable as he and his team acquire and serve new clients\, primarily throughout the Tri-State Area and the Carolinas. Believing that life is not a spectator sport\, Jeremy has for years been quite active within his community. He has served on the boards of over a dozen nonprofit organizations\, operating as both an active board member and a trusted advisor. In addition to the 75+ clients served by EPIC Mission since its founding in 2013\, Jeremy takes on several pro-bono clients each year in order to help ensure that the organizations who most need help are not denied assistance due to lack of funding. His personal mantra is to serve others and those who serve others\, and he looks forward to learning how he and EPIC Mission may be of service to you and those around you. After nearly 20 years away\, Mr. Turner has recently moved from Charlotte\, NC and once again lives in Huntington\, WV with his wife Brandie and their assortment of 4-legged children. When Jeremy is not working\, he enjoys spending time with friends and family\, camping\, fishing\, golfing\, listening to live music\, traveling\, and cheering on The Herd. \nFor those registering online\, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/2775/
LOCATION:Barboursville Holiday Inn & Suites\, 3551 Rt. 60 East\, Barboursville\, WV\, 25504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors – Charleston
DESCRIPTION:Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \n\n\n\n\nA nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective\, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview\, you will learn key elements of board roles\, structure\, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeanette Wojcik served as the Executive Director of Faith in Action Caregivers\, Inc. from 1995 until her retirement in 2016. During that time she took the organization from the initial start-up to a program that provided services annually to more than 1\,950 elderly and disabled individuals in a three-county area by matching these individuals with volunteers. Prior to that position\, Jeanette had an extensive career in volunteer recruitment\, training and management that included five years as a teacher\, seven years in the community mental health system as a prevention consultant\, and almost ten years with Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council as a Field Director. Through the Faith in Action National Program Office\, Jeanette served as mentor to Faith in Action programs in West Virginia\, Ohio\, and Western Pennsylvania. In 2005\, she played a key role in the establishment of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network\, a membership organization for Faith in Action programs. She has presented workshops at conferences and webinars on the national\, state\, and regional level on a variety of topics including volunteer recruitment and management\, coalition development\, board development\, nonprofit executive transitions\, and program sustainability. Jeanette holds a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University in secondary education with specializations in social studies and public speaking. She completed hermaster’s degree in American Frontier History at West Virginia University in 1973. Jeanette resides in St. Clairsville\, OH.e to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/seed-harvest-growing-engaged-board-directors-charleston/
LOCATION:Habitat for Humanity Restore Education and Community Center\, 815 Court St.\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T123000
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SUMMARY:Strength-Based Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Alice Ruhnke and Trish Hatfield \nSpelter\, WV (near Clarksburg) \nSponsored by Volunteer West Virginia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWVNPA Members save $50!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStrength-Based Grant Writing is intended to help build new capacity for nonprofit organizations. This hands-on\, intensive training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers to approach grant writing from a strength-based perspective. At the end of this training\, you will not only understand all the components of a grant application\, but will also have a new way of looking appreciatively at what works in your organization. \nMore than 450 people have attended this workshop since its inception. One participant recently wrote: \n“I had the absolute pleasure of participating in your Strength-Based Grant Writing Workshop this past October. I cannot express to you how extraordinary and worthwhile I found the entire process. So far\, my organization has been approved for two of the grants that I have written – there is no doubt in my mind this would not have been feasible without the tools and knowledge I gained through your workshop.” \nCome join the growing network of nonprofit professionals approaching grant writing from this energizing perspective. Registration is limited to the first 50 individuals.\n \nTraining Times: \nWednesday\, May 17: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch will be provided) \nThursday\, May 18: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch will be provided) \nFriday\, May 19: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm \nCost is $250 per person\, but WVNPA member organizations can attend for $200 (limit 2 people per organization)! This fee covers all materials\, plus lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. A limited number of scholarships are available through Volunteer West Virginia. Contact Moya Doneghy at Volunteer West Virginia for more information (304-558-0111  |  Moya.Doneghy@wv.gov)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to download the registration form and scholarship application. 
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/strength-based-grant-writing-nonprofit-organizations/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T140000
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest: Growing an Engaged Board of Directors - Elkins
DESCRIPTION:Premier of WV Principle & Practice for Nonprofit Excellence #3 – Governance \nA nonprofit’s board of directors is the organization’s steward and is responsible for developing and maintaining public trust by ensuring effective movement toward the organization’s mission. To be effective\, the role of the board members needs to be clearly defined and focus on providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In this two-part Governance overview\, you will learn key elements of board roles\, structure\, and operations critical for growing an engaged board and reaching its full potential. Lunch is included. \nCEUs: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit Management) \nAgenda: \n10:00-10:30 Introductions; Principles & Practices Introduction; What’s your most challenging Board Governance issue? \n10:30-11:30 Principle #3A – Board Roles \n11:30-12:00 Lunch \n12:00-1:00 Principle #3B – Board Structure \n1:00-1:30 Networking – Governance mastermind groups \n1:30-2:00 WVNPA Member Benefit Overview\, Advocacy Issues\, Role of the WVNPA \nPresenter: Violet Burdette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Concord University and a Master’s Degree in Management from Marshall University Graduate College.  She is currently enrolled in the West Virginia University Certificate in Excellence in Non-Profit Management Program and the Certified Community Action Professional Program.  Violet has a Certificate in Gerontology from West Virginia University and a Grant Certification from The Grantsmanship Center. Ms. Burdette has 32 years of experience working in a variety of organizations\, primarily in management and/or administration.  The past seven years she has been working for MountainHeart Community Services\, Inc. as the Development Specialist.  This position is responsible for program development\, funding opportunities\, administrative and management activities\, and provides consulting services for outside organizations. \nFor those registering online\, we apply an 8.5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. We still accept standard registrations by check; to do so please download the form and send in payment for this event in advance.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/seed-harvest-growing-engaged-board-directors-elkins/
LOCATION:Randolph County Development Authority\, 10 Eleventh Street\, Elkins\, WV\, 26241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting,WVNPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T140000
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SUMMARY:WVNPA Webinar: Protection for Nonprofit Directors and Officers
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 63% of nonprofit organizations have experienced a Directors and Officers liability claim in the last 10 years? Did you know that Directors and Officers claims are filed twice as much in nonprofits than private companies? Did you know that directors and officers can be held personally liable for their own actions and inactions and those of the people they oversee? How do you familiarize the board with your mission and their responsibility to minimize litigation exposures? Do you implement risk management strategies to prevent or mitigate litigation exposure? What have you done to safeguard your organization and the board with the right Directors and Officers Insurance from a reliable carrier? We hope you can join us to learn more about this essential protection for your directors and officers. \nClick the following link to watch a video on more about Nonprofit D&O liability risk from one of Thornburg Insurance’s partner carriers: https://www.shamrockresource.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=k-3gXWe2NoA%3d&portalid=128 \nAbout the Presenters: \nJoe Stanton serves as the Vice President of Thornburg Insurance Agency. Joe holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a certificate in Business Management Foundations from Marshall University. He is married to Shonda Stanton\, Head Softball Coach at Marshall University and they have been blessed with three amazing children. \nJames (Jim) Rogus is a Regional Underwriting Manager for Travelers Insurance. He has over 29 years of experience in the Management Liability and Surety Industries\, all with Travelers Bond and Specialty Insurance. His expertise includes: Private and Nonprofit Director’s & Officers Insurance\, Employment Practices Liability\, Employee Benefits Fiduciary Liability\, Crime Insurance\, Kidnap & Ransom\, Professional Liability\, Cyber Liability\, and Identity Theft Expense Reimbursement Coverages. He also started his career as a Contract and Commercial Surety Bond Underwriter. He has a B.S. in Business from Indiana University of PA and an MBA from Duquesne University. He has the Associate Fidelity & Surety Bond Designation and is a licensed Continuing Education instructor in NY\, PA\, and WV.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-webinar-protection-nonprofit-directors-officers/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WVNPA
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