Objectives:Topics:About Kevin:Kevin joined the Idaho Nonprofit Center in July of 2021 after previously serving as CEO of the United Way of Southeastern Idaho. He brings past experience in both the education and social impact sector both internationally and domestically having worked in both Uganda and Chile. Kevin has directed federal grant programs related to college access for first-generation …
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Governance for Good – Board Training Workshop & Certificate
Objectives:Topics:Board Training Certificate Course is designed to help clarify the roles, responsibilities, and best practices of a nonprofit board. At the conclusion of the series, attendees will leave having a better understanding of their roles, legal responsibilities, governance models, and governance skill building as well as board self-evaluation. Participants will create a board action …
Growing Pains
Have you discovered that your nonprofit has had an awkward growth spurt? Some days, everything’s running smoothly. Other days, you wonder...when did the wheel fall off the bus? How did this work become so difficult?Signs of nonprofit adolescence include:• Board members handling operations instead of focusing on governance and supporting the Executive Director• Board and staff are “busy”, but it’s …
Get Noticed, Get Funded: The Power of Story in Fundraising
A two-part series – presented by Lisa GerberYou know storytelling is important in getting people to care about your idea of change, but you have questions. It’s hard to know which stories are the right ones to tell, whether you have too many or can’t find any. How do you use story to make an emotional connection? The process of storytelling is often over-complicated, and this session is designed …
Grant Writing from the Funder’s View
Provides nonprofit staff and board members with the means to:• Navigate the Foundation’s grant application process.• Write a compelling grant proposal.• Find potential grant funding sources. …
Staff Development, Not Just Performance
Essentials for Effective Staff Supervision, Development, and TrainingAttracting, developing, and retaining staff isn’t an “HR responsibility.” You, the supervisor (or ED, or manager) have a central role in establishing that you have the right person doing the right work and having the right developmental experiences, now and in the future.What do you do well and consistently as a supervisor? What …
Exceptional Board Fundraising
Specific topics covered:• Clarifying Roles and Expectations• Specific ways the Board can and should participate in fundraising• Systems and processes to guide execution• Tips and tools you can start using tomorrow• Peer-to-peer learning …
Grant Writing Workshop
Provides nonprofit staff and board members with the means to:• Navigate the Foundation’s grant application process.• Write a compelling grant proposal.• Find potential grant funding sources. …
Harnessing the Power of Strategic Thinking
This workshop will help your organization think and plan strategically, set priorities, and align actions to make the most of scarce resources. Board and staff roles and responsibilities during the planning and execution stages will be examined and the following topics will be explored:Strategic thinking vs. …
