It has been proven that a strong company culture improves employee productivity and job satisfaction. But how do you create a culture that accomplishes this and know that you are effective at doing so? This interactive session will share tips for how to build a resilient workplace and evaluate your success along the way. Participants…

This Essentials session will walk participants through the ins and outs of building a successful Board. Using the three R’s: Recruitment, Roles and Relationships, you will learn the difference between staff and Board responsibilities, how to recruit members to fill those needs, and ways to engage your entire Board as you lead your organization to…

In this session, we’ll discuss how to plan and prioritize a marketing and communications strategy that takes into account your organization’s size and capacity. We’ll talk about how to frame and understand the choices and tactics available to you, and you’ll leave with the beginnings of a plan that reflects your organization’s goals, priorities, and…

When your volunteers are used effectively and matched with appropriate roles, they can strengthen your organization and make you more effective at meeting your mission. This workshop will review how to manage and motivate your volunteers and discuss how to support, appreciate, and challenge them. This training is part of our Essentials Series and is…

Effective fundraising is essential for any nonprofit. This training is designed for professionals who are new to development and are interested in learning the basics of revenue streams and fundraising, as well as current trends and best practices in the sector. This training is part of our 2023 Essentials Series and is just one of…

Budgets are an important planning tool, and a good budget aligns mission with resources. Nimble Budgets is a straightforward introduction to nonprofit budgeting with a focus on creating a flexible structure that can be proactive in times of hyper-change. Join us to learn the Who, When, Why, What and How of building a budget that…

Do you need to develop a clear purpose, vision and direction for your nonprofit organization? Do you want to get your board and staff aligned around an agreed upon set of priorities? Then it’s time to develop a strategic plan. This essentials class will include an overview of approaches to strategic planning, and help you…

More and more, nonprofits staff and boards are invited – sometimes expected! – to become advocates for their organization. Powerful Advocacy helps participants understand why advocacy is a critical piece of any nonprofits work and how nonprofits can become stronger advocates for their mission. Issis Alvarez, Program Director for the Nonprofit Center, will be leading…

When your volunteers are used effectively and matched with appropriate roles, they can strengthen your organization and make you more effective at meeting your mission. This workshop will review how to manage and motivate your volunteers and discuss how to support, appreciate, and challenge them. This training is part of our 2021 Essentials Series and is…

Budgets are an important planning tool, and a good budget aligns mission with resources. Nimble Budgets is a straightforward introduction to nonprofit budgeting with a focus on creating a flexible structure that can be proactive in times of hyper-change. Join us to learn the Who, When, Why, What and How of building a budget that…