Planned giving and endowments can be effective tools in helping nonprofit organizations reach financial stability. But endowments and planned gifts take time to develop and must be appropriate for both the organization and the donor. In this class you will learn how to: ... (Register)
Are you an Executive Director or a nonprofit CEO who wants to work well with your board? Are you looking for useful tools to use in your relationship with the board? Do you want to network with other leaders? This dynamic course will offer you opportunities to discuss and discover the... (Register)
Are you a chair of a board who would like to network with other board chairs? Could you use some useful techniques? This one-hour discussion, facilitated by Foraker CEO Dennis McMillian, is an opportunity for... (Register)
The Rasmuson Foundation aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector by offering tools and resources that reinforce sound financial management and organizational decision making. The Rasmuson Foundation has worked closely with representatives of the accounting and auditing sector in Alaska, as well... (Register)
Perhaps the most difficult part of fundraising for both staff and board is "The Ask" - actually approaching a prospect/donor and making a request. This class walks you through a proven process - including practice in soliciting a donation that will help you feel less intimidated and... (Register)
For this class, we request that you submit your financial statements (balance sheet and statement of activities) in advance to the instructor to reserve your site's spot in the critique session. Email catharinesommer@gmail.com . This... (Register)
Do you think your organization is either too complex or too simple to create a usable budget? Do you wonder what the budget process should entail? Regardless of the size of your organization, creating a budget is an essential step in meeting your goals and accomplishing your mission.... (Register)
Are you looking for helpful information about your board service in a short amount of time? Do you wish you had a fuller understanding of your role as a board member or want to mentor new board candidates? Do you hold the staff leadership position and wonder how you can better partner with... (Register)
Do you think your organization is either too complex or too simple to create a usable budget? Do you wonder what the budget process should entail? Regardless of the size of your organization, creating a budget is an essential step in meeting your goals and accomplishing your mission.... (Register)
Do you think your board could use a boost of commitment and energy? Do you wonder how to keep board members accountable? Do you wish your board had a solid recruitment and retention process? This class is ideal for organizations that want to thrive not just survive. You will learn how your board... (Register)
Do you wonder how your board can use its precious time to better focus on discussion, decisions and mission related education? Do you want to encourage the effective use of ad hoc committees? Do you want to better share information before, during and after each meeting without listening to... (Register)
Do you need a manual? If you have a manual now, does it provide the right information and support the organization or create potential liabilities? Employee Manuals, also called Handbooks, are quasi-legal documents. They can protect the organization or put it at risk. In this... (Register)
Even small nonprofits must be in conformance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. It's important that every employee is correctly designated as exempt or nonexempt from this law and paid appropriately. Upon completion of this course you should: Understand the... (Register)
Is your board one that views its communication role as a passive one - approving a few brochures and then waiting for new customers or donors to come to the door? A primary board role is to become an ambassador for the organization. Board members have more fun and add more value when they... (Register)
Class 1: The Essentials of Fundraising | Choose your Sources, Know your Role Are you interested in learning about your options for raising charitable money and how the board can be involved in the process? Do you want to know how to use special events to... (Register)
Building relationships that result in long-term financial support for your organization is a primary responsibility of nonprofit boards and staff. This course is designed for people who are actively involved in fundraising or want to increase their skills in the resource development... (Register)
Perhaps the most difficult part of fundraising for both staff and board is "The Ask" - actually approaching a prospect/donor and making a request. This class walks you through a proven process - including practice in soliciting a donation that will help you feel less intimidated and... (Register)