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Aug
06
Monday
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Classes & Series

The Essentials of Nonprofit Management Series (1 of 5)

Webinar Event Webinar
Host Laurie Wolf, President/CEO, The Foraker Group
Cost Partner $165.00 / General $330.00
SPECIAL NOTICE:  This is the first class in the five-part series. You must register for this first class in order to take all five classes. Sustainability - Monday August 6th; Human Resources - Monday August 13th; Board Development - Monday August 20th; Finance - Monday August 27th; NO CLASS ON LABOR DAY; Fundraising - Monday September 10th.
This event is held by way of teleconference or video. In order to receive related documents and login information, you must register AND pay for this event at least 1 day in advance. Payment is required for EACH individual person attending the teleconference.

Are you new to a management position or new 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 make sound management decisions.

The series will include five courses to enhance your nonprofit management skills:

  • Sustainability: Learn how to use Foraker’s Nonprofit Sustainability Model to guide your strategic decisions and advance your mission.
  • Board Development: Grow your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the board – and improve the board-staff partnership along the way.
  • Fundraising: Improve your approach to receiving charitable donations by learning how to adapt your strategies to different audiences.
  • Human Resources:  Learn the key ways to manage people – through recruitment, recognition, and retention.
  • Finance: Learn how to keep your organization financially stable and how to recognize the signs of a financial crisis. 
Location
Statewide Webinar
This class will be offered online
STATEWIDE, AK
Host
Laurie Wolf   President/CEO, The Foraker Group
Laurie has worked in the nonprofit sector for close to 30 years and with Foraker for 17 years. She has been instrumental in creating many of Foraker's services and philosophy. Laurie is passionate about the power of the nonprofit sector to change lives, improve our environment, secure our economic opportunities, provide essential arts, cultural and educational experiences and truly partner to ensure healthy communities. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Laurie is committed to connecting nonprofit leaders across the state and sector to weave a network of positive learning, support, and success. Laurie focuses her Foraker work on supporting creative collaborations, providing board and leadership development, and creating a positive culture of philanthropy within organizations. Laurie holds a BA in English from Scripps College and an Executive Master's degree in Not-for-Profit Leadership from Seattle University. She has been a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 2003. She has served on a variety of boards and worked as a volunteer in arts, environmental, and human services organizations. In 2005, Laurie was named one of Alaska's "Top 40 Under 40" by the Alaska Journal of Commerce, and was named Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy in 2006 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Alaska chapter. In 2016 Laurie was recognized by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and inducted into the ATHENA Society. She spends her time away from the office connecting with her family and friends, distance running, and finding sunshine in Alaska and beyond.