If you can read the nutrition label on a can of peaches or cheer at a football scoreboard, you can learn to read basic financial statements. If you can follow a recipe or apply for a credit card, you can learn basic accounting principles. Financial statements are the report card of business. As... (Register)
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Chellie Skoog, Vice President of Leadership Development
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)
In these advocacy check-ins, we'll highlight issues being tracked by Foraker and other organizations, both locally and nationally. Come and share your experiences and concerns. Along the way, we'll discuss techniques and strategies to help you serve as a strong advocate for your mission,... (Register)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
In these advocacy check-ins, we'll highlight issues being tracked by Foraker and other organizations, both locally and nationally. Come and share your experiences and concerns. Along the way, we'll discuss techniques and strategies to help you serve as a strong advocate for your mission,... (Register)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
Perhaps the question we receive most is, "How do I start my own nonprofit?" In fact, we've heard it so often we decided to offer this one-hour class to help you understand the process and implications of beginning a nonprofit. Is a new organization the best way to accomplish a... (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)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
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
Join us as we kick-off a webinar series to help your organization respond to COVID-19. In this first class, we’ll discuss your first order of communication, hosting virtual meetings, and leading during times of crisis. ... (Register)
Now is the time to gather your crisis communication team and make a plan (if you haven’t already). We believe it is more important than ever to maintain transparent communications internally and externally. The public is experiencing a lack of control over their lives, and loss of control... (Register)
Many of us are experiencing loss in revenue due to COVID-19. It’s an important time to project best, mid, and worst case financial scenarios. ... (Register)
Nonprofits are pulling a seat up to the table as policy makers discuss disaster relief strategies at the federal, state, and local level. Learn what issues Foraker is currently working on, and where we could use your voice in a collective effort. ... (Register)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
A high performing board is the source of a thriving mission. Energize and strengthen your board with this two-part training intensive: Essentials of Good Governance: Training Intensive – Part I This session provides an... (Register)
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Mike Walsh, Vice President/Director of Public Policy, The Foraker Group
A high performing board is the source of a thriving mission. Energize and strengthen your board with this two-part training intensive: Essentials of Good Governance: Training Intensive – Part I This session provides an... (Register)
Are you trying to decide what to do about your upcoming fundraising efforts? We’ll share some options to consider, and strategies for keeping your fundraising efforts thriving. ... (Register)