Keeping and engaging qualified volunteers is a challenge for any nonprofit. In this class, you will learn how to: Review your current volunteer program Assess volunteer positions and review job descriptions for their relevance Develop a... (Register)
Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. Creating an effective volunteer program can be a daunting task especially without any paid staff to run the program. This session walks you through a proven process that will help you... (Register)
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)
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)
Do your eyes "glaze-over" during financial reports? Do you want to better understand what the financial reports say about the health of your organization? Do you want to focus on the issues that matter most and less on the minutia? As nonprofit organizations become more... (Register)
Are you responsible for evaluating staff? Do you want a system that is not about penalty but instead encourages continuous improvement and mutual responsibility? Do you want to avoid some common mistakes? This course focuses on the important job of letting employees know if they're... (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)
Webinar
Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
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)
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)
Many employers struggle with employee evaluation and how to handle performance issues in an at-will environment. In this hands-on class you will develop an outline for a performance management program to include feedback schedules, annual review options, behavior assessment and the... (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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
Do you wonder how best to financially oversee your organization as a board member? Are you prepared to have board discussions about money? Do you worry that your board is not paying enough attention to the financial side of your business? Without sound financial systems,... (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)
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)
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)
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)