In our May newsletter we let you know about changes that are occurring in the Pre-Development Program, or what has become known at Pre-D. Pre-D was launched in 2006 with the goal of helping to plan sustainable capital projects – or those that contribute to the long-term viability of the organization and the community it serves. Pre-D has been supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, Denali Commission, Mat-Su Health Foundation, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, and Rasmuson Foundation. We want to remind you that even though Pre-D is not accepting new projects, a wealth of information has been gathered over the 12 years of the program and much of it is available on our website. Included on this page is a handbook we developed – Preparing to Fund Your Capital Project… Read more »

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 »

The Alaska Division of Insurance is working to stabilize and reduce health care coverage costs in the small group market – those employers with 50 or fewer employees, which includes many nonprofits. To develop a clear path forward, the division is surveying small businesses and nonprofit organizations to identify issues and barriers to affordable health care coverage. Foraker supports the state’s efforts, and we encourage you to participate in this survey to help them develop realistic, effective options for improving affordability in Alaska’s small group health insurance market. The deadline to participate is June 30…. 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 »

Foraker’s Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program is moving to a winter/spring schedule! The application period will open in the fall. Let us know if you want to stay up to date on program details – email Kate Rose at krose@forakergroup.org with your interest!… Read more »

Foraker has been honored to work with our funding partners – the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, Denali Commission, Mat-Su Health Foundation, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, and Rasmuson Foundation – to bring the Pre-Development (Pre-D) program to Alaska nonprofits. The purpose of the program, which was launched in 2006, is to plan sustainable capital projects, which we define as projects that contribute to the long-term viability of the organization and the community it serves. “Pre-development” describes the phase of a capital project between the origination of the concept and the initiation of design.  It is the period of gathering information, exploring options, and making decisions about the direction of a project. Since the program began, more than 100 nonprofits have been part of Pre-D and have gone on to successfully… Read more »

On April 8 & 9 Foraker is teaming up with the Homer Area Nonprofit Directors on a set of seminars on advocacy, economics, and innovation. Thanks to The Homer Foundation, the trainings are FREE! Space is limited. Register here: Advocacy Boot Camp Getting Unstuck: The Tools for Innovation The Economic Impact of Alaska’s Nonprofit Sector The New Federal Tax Law Co-hosted by Kachemak Bay Campus & The Pratt Museum. Sponsored by The Homer Foundation…. Read more »

Foraker has added Emmy award-winning reporter John Tracy to our consulting team! We are excited to offer new trainings and to assist your organization with your communication and marketing needs. Making the Most of the Media: A Strategy Guide for Nonprofits (class is full – contact us to be added to the wait-list) Mission Control : A Crisis Communication Guide for Nonprofits The Microphone is Always On: Techniques for Controlling the Interview Call us at (907) 743-1200 to learn more about our communication and marketing services!… Read more »

A big welcome to the Executive Directors participating in our Executive Leadership Initiative! We are excited to learn and grow with you: Samantha Blankenship, Gastineau Humane Society Jennifer Cross, Alaska Raptor Center Shannon Fisher, Family Promise of Juneau Sara Harriger, Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center Sarah Harrington, Kodiak Historical Society & Baranov Museum Frances Leach, United Fishermen of Alaska Kristin McTague,  Healing Hand Foundation Michael Monterusso, Alaska Botanical Garden Janice Nightingale, Hospice of the Central Peninsula Andrea Noble-Pelant, Alaska State Council on the Arts Tory Shanklin, Victims for Justice Laurie Stuart, Pratt Museum Curtis Thayer, Alaska Chamber of Commerce… Read more »

We are proud to help the Nonprofit Finance Fund raise the voices of nonprofit leaders through the State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey. This survey – the biggest national sampling of our sector – collects data about the health and challenges of U.S. nonprofits into an accessible, evidence-based illustration of our ability to help the communities we all serve. It’s a powerful platform for nonprofits large and small, urban and rural, across sub-sectors and geographies. Its findings are widely used and cited by nonprofit leaders and boards, funders, advocates, policy advisors, media, researchers, and many others. In 2015, the NFF survey found that, despite the U.S. economic recovery, vulnerable communities were going without because nonprofits couldn’t meet increasing demand. Nonprofit leaders reported persistent worries about financial sustainability – fewer than half… Read more »