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)
The corporate governance playing field is changing for nonprofits and getting up to speed is essential for any Board of Directors. Financial debacles like Enron, WorldCom, and others have impacted us all more than we know. New federal and state laws are now mandating... (Register)
As busy nonprofit leaders, who has time for public policy or advocacy? For Alaska’s nonprofit sector, the answer is clear: everyone needs to make time! In fact, we don’t have the time NOT TO ENGAGE in policy issues. In this course, you will learn more about the... (Register)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
Is your organization struggling with the partnership between the CEO and the board or do you just want to fine tune a good relationship? Do you want to better understand the chair’s role, or how to manage challenging board dynamics? In this class you will learn the best... (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)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
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)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
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)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
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)