We have two new series for you to take this summer: Managing Your Nonprofit – The Essential Toolkit A  webinar series featuring courses on sustainability, human resources, board development, finance, and fundraising. Are you new to a management position or to the nonprofit sector? Are you looking to apply nonprofit best practices to your workplace? In this series we’ll explore the core framework for running a nonprofit and the elements that will help you to make sound management decisions. The series will include five courses – each two hours in length – to enhance your nonprofit management skills. The fee is $200 for the series; $125 for Foraker Partners. Learn more here.  Your Guide to Media Relations: The Strategies & Techniques for Effective Communication Join us for a webinar series… Read more »

Are you an Alaska nonprofit or tribal leader? Do you want to enhance your management skills and explore new techniques to effectively lead your organization? The Foraker Certificate in Nonprofit Management program features courses developed to apply classroom teachings to your workplace, case studies directly related to issues facing Alaska nonprofits, and a network of fellow professionals to last a lifetime. Learn the essentials in each of the key areas of nonprofit management: Strategic Planning & Direction Organizational Development Board Development Marketing & Communications Fundraising Public Policy Human Resources Volunteer Engagement Budget & Finance Business Planning Evaluation Apply today – the deadline to submit an application is June 1, 2018! … Read more »

Do the new wage and hour rules have you reeling? Or, are you wondering to yourself, “what new rules?”  If so, we have details on the Department of Labor’s new overtime and salary threshold rules. Prepare now for the new rules that goes into effect December 1, 2016. If you are staff responsible for implementing these changes, join this training to learn about the new regulations, explore options and hear what other organizations are doing in response to the changes. If you have exempt employees who make less than $47,476, or you are about to hire your first exempt staff member, or you receive government grants or contracts – this training is for you! There will be several opportunities for you to participate: Upcoming Trainings: August 18 Anchorage The Foraker… Read more »