About this event As a nonprofit leader you can feel the prevalence of individual and collective trauma and adversity in your everyday work. On the surface it shows up as stress, burnout, disconnection, unresolved conflict, and turnover. It impacts critical areas such as building trust with donors, engaging board members, developing the workforce, and impacting […]
About this event Successful nonprofits have boards that share a commitment to the organization's mission and understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Join us for a training to deepen your knowledge of the role board members play in your organization's success. Gain valuable tools to use in developing and strengthening your board, as well […]
About this event Numerous studies have shown that collaborative leadership leads to higher engagement, better results, and overall higher satisfaction among team members. This approach actively encourages and draws on everyone (staff, volunteers, stakeholders, clients) to be part of the process. Everyone in the group has a voice in decision-making and problem solving, which encourages […]
About this event Research shows that governance is enhanced, community connection and responsiveness increased, and the mission of the organization is strengthened when nonprofit organizations and the Boards invest in diversity, equity and inclusion. This involves practices much broader than just building a “representative” Board to guide the organization. It is about cultivating a Board […]
Start Within: Organizational Financial Communications Talk turkey with your team. Set informed budgets to make agreements with your board and funders and effectively manage programs. Support your core work with strong financial management. Join Non-profit financial guru Hilda Zacarias for the first hour workshop, followed by: Show your cards: Public Financial Communications Show us what you got! […]
About this event Good communication is central to every successful organization and can make or break the effectiveness of your team. Whether face to face or online, with coworkers or funders, board members or family members, delivering clear, concise, engaging communication helps to create a cohesive team. This interactive workshop will help you become a […]
March 28th & 29th – Public Advocacy Training 9:30am-3:45pm March 28th in Oxnard 9:30am- 3:45pm March 29th in Santa Barbara Co-presented by The FUND, CAUSE, Future Leaders of America, and MICOP through the Central Coast Civic Engagement Table At this workshop facilitated by Bolder Advocacy, you’ll learn how nonprofits can legally engage in elections, the […]
About this event Access to publicly available data gathered through prospect research offers fundraisers a wealth of information about potential supporters. Prospect research reveals personal backgrounds, wealth indicators and philanthropic history so you can quickly identify and focus your attention on your high potential prospects. You’ll be able to predict both a prospect’s giving capacity […]
About this event Will your organization have enough cash to cover payroll next month? How about an unbudgeted expense or a fabulous new opportunity? Financial statements are important for board members and leadership to analyze the organization’s historical performance, but cash management is critical for day-to-day financial operations. In this class, we will learn how […]
Description Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:00am-12:00pm Cost: Free for Members, $39.00 for Not Yet Members Worker’s' Compensation insurance is a significant burden for nonprofits in both financial costs and administration time. It's also an area that COVID and remote work have dramatically changed over the past several years. In this webinar we offer experts from […]
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