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SUMMARY:Free Idealware Webinar: Selecting Accounting and Financial Management Software for Your Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:The marketplace for nonprofit accounting and financial management software is more competitive than ever. The good news is nonprofits have never had so many useful options. The challenge is sorting them out and finding the system that best meets their needs. In this webinar\, we will present findings from our brand new Idealware research report\, Selecting Financial Management Software For Your Nonprofit\, then host a panel discussion to help you understand the landscape of financial management software and how to find the right fit.  REGISTER HERE  \nExpert Trainer and Moderator – Hilda Polanco\nHilda Polanco is the founder and CEO of FMA\, equipping nonprofit leaders with tools to monitor and manage financial performance and develop a culture of operational excellence since 1999. From offices in NYC\, Chicago\, Oakland and LA\, FMA supports nonprofits nationwide as they build fiscal “muscle” through data-driven\, team-based decision-making. A sought after leader in the field\, Hilda was a founding member of the selection committee for the New York Nonprofit Excellence Awards\, and currently serves as Board Chair for the Education and Research Foundation of the BBB of Metro NY\, which upholds and recognizes ethical business and charity practices in NY. She has also served as an adjunct professor with Columbia University’s Department of Health Policy and Management. \nPanelists\nTo be announced soon! \nREGISTER HERE
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SUMMARY:Online Communications: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Three 60-minute webinars\, Thursdays April 12\, 19\, and 26 \nOnline communications can seem simple. How hard is it to write a Tweet or send an email? But are your efforts working or are you getting lost in the noise of cat videos and special offers? If you’re not sure\, join us for Online Communications: The Basics. It’s a three-part course designed to help you get smart about your communications. You’ll learn how to translate your goals into strategic content\, inspire audience engagement\, prioritize the tools and platforms that work\, develop a plan that keeps your content pipeline full\, and measure your success. By the end of this course you’ll be Tweeting with intention and reaching the people who matter most—without having to invest significantly more time or money. \nRegular Cost: $120 \nWVNPA Member Cost: $95 (email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org for the discount code) \nREGISTER HERE\nEvery nonprofit needs a solid online communications foundation. This course will help you define your communications goals\, practices\, and strategies. We’ll help you refine your “SMART” communications goals\, learn what kind of content engages your stakeholders\, understand the purpose and best use of each online communications channel\, develop an editorial calendar\, track success against goals\, and choose how to invest your time and money. By the end of this course you’ll have a firm understanding of how to create an online communications plan that meets your goals\, connects with your audience\, and drives engagement. \nThroughout this course\, you will: \n\nThink through what you need to establish a strong online presence.\nDiscover what matters most to your stakeholders and how to use online communications to reach and interact with them.\nConsider how to use online communications to help you achieve your goals.\nLearn about online communications tools and best practices for broadcast email\, websites\, inbound content strategy\, and social media.\nLearn how to develop an online communications plan that meets your goals\, connects with your audience\, and drives engagement.\n\nThis course is based on impartial research and expertise from nonprofit communications experts at Idealware and beyond. Join us to learn how to combine proven communications strategies with useful technology to reach a bigger audience and foster deeper relationships. \nCourse Schedule\nAll sessions take place Thursdays at 1 pm Eastern and last for 60 minutes. \nApril 12: Communications Fundamentals\nOnline\, it’s easy to shout\, but hard to be heard. We’ll kick off by covering the fundamentals of online communications\, including: defining a SMART goal approach to communications\, understanding your unique value proposition\, developing content\, and inspiring meaningful engagement. By the end of this session you’ll have a better understanding of how to align your goals with what your audience wants. \nApril 19: Channels and Tools\nThere are so many channels and tools\, and each is useful in slightly different ways. We’ll look at current internet\, social media\, and tech trends to help you choose the right communications channels for you. We’ll also walk through the best uses of website\, email\, social media\, and mobile content to maximize your communications efforts. \nApril 26: Developing a Plan and Making it Work\nExecuting communications can be creative and fun—once you’ve done the planning. We’ll show you how to get organized\, develop a robust editorial calendar\, and make sure your content is going out at the right time\, on the right platform\, to the right people. We’ll also cover common online metrics to help you learn whether your communications efforts are working. This week we’ll also cover frequently asked questions about budget and staffing for communications success. \nPlease register with the email address where you would like to receive the access code and dial-in information for the online seminar. All registered participants are granted access to the recordings of each session. Participants who cannot attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts will still have access to the course presentation decks and handouts. \nAbout the Presenter\nKathleen Pequeño\nSince the 1980s\, Kathleen has been working with justice movements\, often working at the point of intersection between storytelling and technology. She has volunteered\, worked and consulted with well over a hundred organizations across the United states on issues including racial and gender justice\, family violence\, queer liberation\, education justice\, immigration justice\, the overuse of prisons and jails\, and economic justice for farmworkers. She has built (and rebuilt) scores of websites\, CRMs and email systems as well as supported organizations with media planning and communications strategy. You can read her advice on social justice communications and technology at www.kathleenpequeno.com. \nAbout Idealware\nIdealware provides impartial\, thoroughly-researched and easy-to-understand resources to help nonprofits use technology to create greater social impact in our communities. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Ask An Expert With Scott Hutton
DESCRIPTION:This a brand new and FREE member benefit! \nThe WVNPA is proud to announce a new program just for our members: Ask an Expert. Similar to ‘the doctor is in’ or ‘office hours’\, this new member benefit offers our members an opportunity to connect with WVNPA business consultant members with ‘nonprofit know-how.’ Participants will be able to ask questions and receive clarification in areas such as insurance\, law\, communications\, IT issues\, organizational management\, leadership\, fundraising\, and more via phone consultation. \nYour Expert: Your first opportunity to Ask an Expert is with Scott Hutton of Mindcross Training. With over 30 years of experience\, Scott will consult with you one-on-one about the most effective ways to train your volunteers and onboard your staff by exploring blended learning\, the value of good training materials\, and how websites can play a critical role in supplementing your training needs. \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. \nRegister: There are five 25-minute conference call “appointments” available with Scott on April 18 from 9 AM – 12 PM. These are only available to our members and there is no cost. Registration is first come\, first serve. To sign up\, email ashley@dev.wvnpa.org or call 304-419-0465. \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. 
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SUMMARY:Tour of the GrantStation Website - FREE for WVNPA Members
DESCRIPTION:FREE for WVNPA Members \nLearn how to expertly use GrantStation to make the most of your membership benefits. Join Jeremy Smith\, Communications and Technology Director\, and Sara Kennedy\, Director of Online Education\, for a private\, partner member-only tour of the GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com\, including the look\, navigation\, search interfaces\, and charitable database search criteria. The tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources the website offers\, including the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By using GrantStation‘s databases and resource tools\, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJeremy Smith is the Communications and Technology Director at GrantStation. He manages the GrantStation Insider and International Insider newsletters\, handles GrantStation’s internal and external tech issues\, conducts the monthly public website tour\, and updates and develops new looks and features for the website. Jeremy volunteers online and on-air for KSUA 91.5 FM\, a nonprofit college radio station. \nREGISTER HERE or click the links below to register for another date. \nThis webinar is also offered on the following dates: \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 5.22.18 \nFREE Tour of the GrantStation Website 6.26.18
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