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SUMMARY:Boot Camp for Boards
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.\n\nApril 3rd\, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET\n\nRegistration Fees: $450 for one session (includes up to 10 attendees)\, $900 for Nonmembers (includes up to 10 attendees).  Please log into the Member Portal to find the member discount code\, or email hilaria@dev.wvnpa.org. \nREGISTER NOW\nBoot Camp for Boards \nThis day-long board summit provides nonprofit boards a collaborative atmosphere to gain insight about board development\, governance\, and fundraising in an intensive setting. Participants will learn insider-tips for board best practices\, oversight and management\, recruitment\, fund raising\, and strategic planning. This day-long training allows board members to better understand their roles and responsibilities\, and highlights what a highly effective board can achieve. Participants will work together and with the instructor to map their way to a more effective board and organization. \nYour organization will receive optimal results with multiple board members in attendance. \nTopics Include:\n– 10 Best Practices for Better Board Performance\n– The Board Chair/CEO Partnership\n– Board Recruitment\n– Board’s Role in Fundraising \nAbout The Instructor: Lauri Monetti \n \nLauri Monetti joined The Center in June 2022 as the Senior Director of Consulting. She has a passion for making a difference and strongly believes in the impact connections and networking have in making our communities stronger.  \nLauri brings decades of experience in nonprofit\, government and higher education. Most recently\, she served as the Director of Alumni Relations for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). Lauri has expertise in communications\, fundraising\, training\, public speaking and board governance\, having served organizations such WovenLife\, Oklahoma Department of Human Services\, City Arts Center (a.k.a. Oklahoma Contemporary) and the American Red Cross. She also previously served as an adjunct professor at UCO and as the assistant director and interim director for UCO Career Services. \nLauri is a graduate of Oklahoma City University where she holds a B.S. in Music Business and of the University of Central Oklahoma where she received a M.Ed. in Adult Education. \nLauri is a native of Oklahoma City. Currently\, she resides in Edmond with her husband\, Scott\, and their two children\, Daniel and Giana\, along with rescue dogs Mama\, Mo and Netti\, as well as an aquarium full of fish. In her spare time\, she enjoys cooking\, spending time with her family and exploring the east coast where her husband is originally from.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/boot-camp-for-boards/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Board Member Excellence Training
DESCRIPTION:This session is being offered by The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties\, Huntington Bank\, and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC\n\nApril 11th\,  11:30 PM – 1:00 PM\nMon Health Medical Center Conference Center\n1200 J.D. Anderson Drive\, Morgantown\, WV\n\nRegistration Fees: FREE \nREGISTER NOW\nIn this workshop is designed to enhance your skills and knowledge\, essential for effective service on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization. We will discuss real-world examples of Board dynamics and strategies to help a Board of Directors become more effective.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/board-member-excellence-training/
LOCATION:Mon Health Medical Center Conference Center\, 1200 J.D. Anderson Drive\, Morgantown\, WV\, 26505\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T120000
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SUMMARY:Scope of Work Live Grant Assistance Session
DESCRIPTION:This session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.\n\nApril 10th\, 12:00 PM\n\nRegistration Fees: Free \nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\nThe West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite you to attend a virtual Live Grant Assistance Session on Scope of Work on April 11\, 2024\, at 12:00 p.m. The session will be led by Emily Brammer\, a Technical/Grant Writer with the WV Grant Resource Centers. \nIn this session\, you will learn about some common components of the Scope of Work section in a project narrative – from all the details about your project to timelines and logic models. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/scope-of-work-live-grant-assistance-session/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
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SUMMARY:Smart Tech Investments That Pay Off For Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:This conference is offered by RoundTable Technology\n\nTuesday\, April 16th\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET\n\nRegistration Fees: FREE \nREGISTER TODAY\nJoin us on April 16th at 2pm EST for “Smart Tech Investments That Pay Off for Nonprofits\,” where we will delve into the world of technology projects that can significantly save your nonprofit organization money in the upcoming fiscal year. This session is especially curated for nonprofit leaders\, IT professionals\, and financial managers who are keen to explore cost-effective technological solutions. \nThis event is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies tailored specifically for nonprofit organizations. Our expert hosts will lead you through an array of tech investments that cater to the unique needs and fiscal limitations typical within the nonprofit environment. We will explore a variety of essential topics\, including virtual solutions\, collaborative tools\, cybersecurity enhancements\, and data analytics\, all aimed at empowering your organization to make informed technology decisions. Join us to uncover how these strategic tech choices can result in significant cost savings for your nonprofit. \nWebinar Highlights: \n\nInsightful discussions on a range of cost-saving technology projects\nReal-world examples of successful tech implementations in nonprofits\nInteractive Q&A session to address your specific queries\nExpert advice from RoundTable Technology’s seasoned professionals\nTips on assessing your nonprofit’s tech needs and aligning them with strategic goals\n\nWhether you are looking to optimize your current tech infrastructure or explore new investments\, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to make smart tech choices that deliver tangible benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your nonprofit’s technological landscape and achieve financial efficiency. \n\nIf you can’t attend the webinar but want to watch it\, no problem! Register anyway and you’ll get a link to the recording emailed to you within a day or two following the webinar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nLaura Willis \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura has decades of experience working with local and national nonprofits\, helping to develop project scopes and outsourcing partnerships to provide technical and management assistance to improve operations and build organizational capacity. Additionally\, she has extensive experience creating and executing sales and marketing strategies in the nonprofit sector. Laura takes a client-centric approach to business development\, and since 2001 has only worked with nonprofit organizations\, showing her passion and commitment to the sector. Laura serves on the board of the Association of Nonprofit Specialists\, a volunteer-run educational organization that builds collaboration\, capacity and community among consultants\, professional service providers\, and the nonprofits they serve. \n  \n \n\n\n\n \nShanna Utgard \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHIPAA\, GDPR\, PCI\, oh my! Shanna Utgard is the vCIO – Compliance at RoundTable Technology\, where she guides organizations on navigating the complex requirements of compliance frameworks and regulations. Shanna has strategized with thousands of organizations on the best ways to manage risk\, create a security culture\, and ace their audits and assessments. \nAt RoundTable\, Shanna is a member of the Cybersecurity and Women in Tech teams. She is passionate about emerging technology trends and thought leadership\, and is a guest article contributor and frequent speaker about risk and compliance. When she’s not providing compliance counseling and TPRM therapy\, she loves scuba diving and her fur baby\, Biggie.\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \nKim Snyder \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoundTable Technology is dedicated to creating a roadmap for companies to succeed through technology. Kim fits right in with over 20 years of experience with data systems\, business analysis and change management\, not to mention accolades as an Agile Coach\, a certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and a ACP (Agile Certified Professional). Kim has recently completed the CIPP/US certification as an Information Privacy Professional. \nKim is definitely a people person. She’s all about communication and she acts as the conscience of the company\, making sure we complete projects\, meet deadlines and exceed the expectations of our customers each and every time.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/smart-tech-investments-that-pay-off-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Training
DESCRIPTION:This session is offered by Volunteer West Virginia.\n\nApril 23rd – 24th\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\n\nRegistration Fees: $200 \nREGISTER NOW\nOur two-day Grant Writing training\, hosted by Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage\, is intended to help build new capacity for nonprofit organizations. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. At the end of the training\, participants will understand all the components of a grant application and have a new way of looking at what works in their organization and community.\n\n​The workshop will help participants:\n\n\nUnderstand how to find grant opportunities.\nUnderstand what funders are looking for in grant applications.\nDevelop grant proposals that tell a coherent and compelling story.\nInfuse their strengths into proposals to develop strong\, competitive applications.​\n\n\nRegistration​\n\n\nRegistration is limited to the first 50 people.\nClick here to download the registration form. All completed registrations should be emailed to: moya.doneghy@wv.gov​​​​\n\n\n\n\nDates and Location\n\nApril 23-24\, 2024 at ​​​St. John XXIII Pastoral Center\, 100 Hodges Road\, Charleston 25314. \n \nTraining Times\nThe training is from 9am-4pm each day.​\n \n\nCost\nRegistration is $200 per person. This fee covers all materials plus lunch on both days. There are no scholarships available.\n\nRegistrants may pay by credit/debit card at: https://volunteer.wv.gov/whoweare/Pages/Electronic-Payments.aspx​\nIf you choose this payment method\, please email a copy of your payment confirmation with your completed registration to: Moya.Doneghy@wv.gov \n\nIf you prefer to write a check\, please make it payable to Volunteer West Virginia and mail with your registration to:\n\nVolunteer West Virginia – Grant Writing\n​​803 Quarrier Street\, Suite 400\, Charleston WV 25301​\n\n\nWe are happy to send an invoice should you or your organization need one.​\n\n\nLodging\n\n\nA block of rooms has been held at: The Holiday Inn Express Civic Center\, 100 Civic Center Drive\, Charleston 25301.\nPlease use this link to reserve your room. Or call 304-345-0600 and ask for the Grant Writing Training block.\nReservations must be made by April 12 to guarantee availability at the discounted rate of $113.​​\n\n\n\n\nQuestions\nPlease contact Moya Doneghy at moya.doneghy@wv.gov. ​\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\nBeverly “Nicki” Bentley-Colthart\, MSW\, owner of The Grant Advantage\, is an experienced grant writer with over 20 years of researching\, drafting\, and submitting awarded proposals to local\, state\, and Federal sources.  Nicki has a track record of receiving 70% of grant proposals submitted – securing $30 million dollars in grant funding for nonprofits and higher education institutions in West Virginia since 2000.\n\nMs. Bentley-Colthart holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University.  She has honed her grant writing skills over 27 years as a social worker employed in various West Virginia social/human services agencies and as a grant administrator for two institutions of higher education (West Virginia State University and West Virginia Wesleyan College).  She has developed and delivered training workshops on grant writing basics\, partnership development\, budget planning\, program evaluation\, as well as served as an adjunct instructor at West Virginia Wesleyan College – teaching courses on grant writing and nonprofit management at the undergraduate and graduate level.\n\nNicki has lived experience not only writing grant proposals\, but managing grant awarded projects as a program director. This allows her to provide training with a sensitivity to the needs of an organization’s staff relating to managing\, implementing\, assessing\, and reporting on grant activities after the award is granted.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/grant-writing-training-6/
LOCATION:Saint John XXII Pastorial Center\, 100 Hodges Road\, Charleston\, WV\, 25314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000
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SUMMARY:2024 - GrantStation Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 23rd\, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\n\nRegistration Fees: FREE for WVNPA Members.  Not yet a member?  Join for free to see what you are missing out on! \nREGISTER NOW\nDescription:\nYour Guide to GS: Features\, Tools\, & Updates\nDuring this live demo and Q&A session\, GrantStation’s Director of Online Education\, David Gates\, will show you how you can use GrantStation to complete your grant research quickly and get high-quality results. You’ll see how you can find and vet grants in a quick\, streamlined fashion\, so you and your staff can focus on what’s most important–serving your community. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nhow to find private\, state\, and national funding opportunities using GrantStation’s databases;\nhow to adjust your search terms so you can discover funding opportunities you never thought to explore;\nhow you can use a funder’s up-to-date profile along with the decision matrix to vet funders and save time; and\,\nhow both beginners and pros can benefit from the in-depth tutorials in the “Build Strategy” and “Write Proposals” sections.\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n \nDavid Gates\nOnline Education Specialist\ndavid.gates@grantstation.com\nDavid is the Online Education Specialist here at GrantStation. He holds an M.Ed. and has been working in education for nearly ten years. He has lived abroad in Argentina\, Mexico\, South Korea\, France\, and Bulgaria. He has extensive teaching experience and has helped professionals in a variety of industries develop great communication skills.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/2024-grantstation-tour/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:How to Write an Evidence Based Statement of Need
DESCRIPTION:This session is being offered by the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers.\n\nApril 23rd\, 12:00 PM\n\nRegistration Fees: Free \nREGISTER NOW\nIn this session\, you will learn how to use the WVGRC Data Clearinghouse to Create a compelling\, evidence-based needs statement for your grant proposal.
URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/how-to-write-an-evidence-based-statement-of-need/
LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States
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