Embarking on a capital campaign is a giant step for any organization. Before board and staff leadership makes this important decision there are critical questions that need to be answered. In this class you will: Articulate the difference and confluence of annual and capital... (Register)
THE IRS WANTS YOU!!!! - TO FILE THE NEW FORM 990 The IRS now requires almost every nonprofit in America to file an annual report to them - Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Not only has the filing requirement changed so to have the... (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)
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)
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)
A sound business model is the basis of a business plan. Nonprofits are businesses with a double bottom line: mission and money. Our business plans explore all the components of nonprofit sustainability, including funding, and pay specific attention to mission-related earned income. Business... (Register)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
THE IRS WANTS YOU!!!! - TO FILE THE NEW FORM 990 The IRS now requires almost every nonprofit in America to file an annual report to them - Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Not only has the filing requirement changed so to have the... (Register)
Special events - both big and small - are a regular occurrence for nonprofit organizations. Fundraising events, conferences, training sessions - you name it - special events are rarely possible without volunteers. Creating a strategy to provide volunteers with a... (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)
Have you ever wondered when it is appropriate to apply for a grant to support your organization? Have you felt frustrated in the past from a lot of effort for little return? Would you like to take some of the guess work out of the equation? This class is geared... (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)
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)