About this event Description: Most nonprofit fundraisers are drowning in data but starving for insight. They pull reports, see numbers, but struggle to translate that into a cohesive plan of action. In the end, many either ignore the data (and follow their “gut”) or get overwhelmed by it! This workshop will teach you to reframe […]
About this event Hiring the right people—and helping them thrive—can make or break your nonprofit’s success. This interactive workshop series walks you through effective interviewing techniques, collaborative problem-solving around common hiring challenges, and proven onboarding strategies to set new staff up for long-term success. You’ll leave with practical tools to attract, select, and retain talent […]
Understanding the unique accounting principles and requirements that apply to nonprofits is critical for your mission to succeed. This four module seminar series will introduce students to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications. This will include understanding cash vs. accrual basis, […]
About this event Description This training will build your knowledge and confidence in using data as a tool to improve programs, understand needs, showcase successes, and meet reporting requirements. We’ll explore ways that data are generated and then transformed into information, knowledge, and finally wise action. We will explore how to choose the best approach […]
Is it time to develop the budget? The process of building and monitoring a budget is fundamental to an organization’s planning and financial oversight. It results in a useful tool -- one that can be used on an ongoing basis to anticipate problems and provide a baseline against which programmatic and financial performance can be […]
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 to develop a […]
An effective survey provides a unique opportunity to obtain detailed insights on programs and audiences. Surveys can help you understand the needs of the people you’d like to support, improve the reach and impact of your program, and uncover new ways in which your efforts can make a difference for the people you serve. In […]
Formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, the annual Person of the Year award program honors Santa Barbara-area individuals, couples, or families whose volunteer service represents a meaningful commitment to the community, addresses real community needs, or enhances the quality of life in the Santa Barbara area, or has involved acts of generosity, […]
The stories we tell shape the world we live in and the future we’re building. As funding becomes harder to secure and competition for awards grows, the ability to communicate your nonprofit’s impact with clarity, emotion, and purpose is no longer optional — it’s essential. This workshop gives nonprofit leaders the tools and confidence to craft […]
During this training, we will explore innovative tools that can be used to collect data (e.g., photo elicitation, selfie-stations, feedback walls), make sense of data (e.g., data parties, learning sessions), and share data (e.g., presentations, one-pagers, dashboards, visualizations). As we review these approaches and try a few of them, we will also walk through a […]
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