NOT-FOR-PROFIT WORKSHOPS SPRING 2010

February 18 – 10 to 11:30 AM at the United Way (UW)*

The Critical Difference Between Fund Raising and Fund Development

This workshop examines the difference between short-term, quick fix and long- term fund development.  Certain choices your organization makes will either wear out your volunteers on people intensive activities resulting in few dollars or gradually build your resources to build endowments and survival.  Which activities raise the most income?  This interactive workshop is for staff and volunteers who are raising money.  Presenter: Kuyper

 February 23 – 9:30 to 11 AM at the Housing Authority (HA)**

Covering Your Assets-Low-tech, No cost Ways to Protect Files

Electronic records are often an organization’s most important assets.  After assessing the vulnerability of some of your critical data, you will be taught methods for reducing risk which do not require sophisticated electronic systems or incur significant cost.  The discussion will include creating, implementing, and monitoring appropriate risk management policies and procedures.  This workshop is planned for executive directors, chief staff and those responsible for file creation and management.  Presenter: Cooke

March 18 – 10  to 11:30 AM at UW

Keep Your Not-for-Profit Message in the Public Eye like Businesses Do

Is your organization a “hidden gem” in Las Cruces, providing essential services that nobody knows about?  Learn how marketing and PR work together to enhance your image and attract financial support. Participants should be staff and volunteers of Not-for-Profits.  Presenter: Wolter

March 24 – 12 to 1:30 PM at HA

Member and Donor Relations in Difficult Times

Communication and cultivation of donors is now an essential for your survival in times of economic distress.  Learn how to integrate and engage the cultural norms of your donors and potential donors, stakeholder groups, and partners into all of your daily activities.  This workshop is planned for donors, staff and board members.  Presenter: Kuyper

April 15 – 10 to 11:30 AM at UW

Stand and Declare: What Does Your Organization Believe about Community Collaborations?

This workshop will teach your organization how to form short and long-term coalitions to address issues of common interest.  In this time of scarce resources, there is strength in numbers working together.  Come and identify groups and techniques for bringing people together and forming a working coalition with purpose, goals and outcomes for all.  The workshop is for board members and staff.  Presenter: Kuyper

The Not-for-Profit Board’s Role in HR

The role of the board of Directors in personnel and human resource administration is frequently a sticky issue for Not-for-Profits.  Should the board approve all salaries, or just the executive director’s?  If a staff member has a grievance, should it come to the board?  Come and learn about specific guidelines for board oversight that don’t take away from the chief executive’s authority or responsibility.  This workshop is for board members and executive directors.  Presenter: Kuyper

May 13 – 10 to 11:30 AM at UW

How Can You Get There if You Don’t Know Where You’re Going?

               Take control of your Not-for-Profit organization’s future and avoid unidentifiable problems though successful strategic planning.  This workshop outlines the strategic planning process for chief staff executives and volunteers who wish to anticipate and shape the future of their organizations. Presenter:  Vickers

May 19 - 12 to 1:30 PM at HA

Sound Nonprofit Financial Management Ensures a Good Night’s Sleep

Establish a financial reporting system that produces clear, accurate and complete reports for board, staff, members and donors.  Institute financial policies to manage your resources: Examples:  gift acceptance policies, investment policies, reserve policies, and anti-fraud policy.  Establish clear financial statements and reports to evaluate your organization’s financial performance.  Participants should be board members and staff.  Presenter:  Schauer