Nonprofit Sustainability and Impact August 27 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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This three part seminar is designed for upper level management of nonprofit organizations. It is ideal for Executive Directors and CEO’s that are struggling with fewer resources and unengaged boards. The session will include valuable information on finding resources, what Executive Directors/CEO’s can do to increase board impact and effectiveness. It will also include information on collaboration and Leadership. This one day seminar will feature nationally/regionally recognized presenters.
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Introductory Course for Standards of Excellence September 09 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nonprofit organizations provide critical programs and services to their communities, and they depend on contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. In today’s environment, nonprofit board and staff members must learn about managing and leading effective and efficient nonprofit organizations. Attend the Introductory Course for Standards for Excellence workshop to learn about a nationally recognized program for benchmarks and standards for nonprofit organizations. This workshop will discuss the importance of standards, the eight guiding principles, and 54 standards in the Standards for Excellence program. The eight guidelines will cover Mission, Governing Body, Conflict of Interest, Human Resources, Financial and Legal, Openness, Fundraising, and Public Affairs and Public Policy. Rose Mary Fry, Texas Nonprofit Management Assistance Network, will be the workshop presenter; she is the only licensed consultant trainer in Texas for this program.
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Forming a 501 (c)3 September 10 10:30 am - 11:30 am
This workshop will cover all legal aspects of forming a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, as well as the ethics and procedures to consider before forming an organization. It includes material on the certificates of formation, Bylaws, Minutes, and other organizational documents. The session will also cover legal and tax aspects of obtaining tax-exempt status, including an explanation of the IRS Form 1023
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Grant Research September 23 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come learn more about how to look for funding from foundations nationally, using FC Funding Search. Learn proven research strategies that match the needs of your organization to the funding interests of grant makers. Whether a new user, veteran user, or if you plan to use FC Search Directory in the future — this training course is designed to teach you how to search for prospects with speed, accuracy, and confidence. This session will teach all those interested in seeking out additional funding sources.
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Working with Volunteers September 24 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Working with volunteers has a completely different set of rules from working with paid employees. Come learn how to manage volunteers effectively; assign appropriate tasks and appropriate supervisors. Learn how to increase your volunteer pool; how to recruit the volunteers you need to get the job done. This workshop will also go over tips and rules on how to train volunteers for better effectiveness, and how to best recognize the people who do so much for you and your organization.
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Grantwriting Workshop Part 1 October 02 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This intense four (4) day seminar is designed for beginners as well as more experienced grant writers. The seminar is comprehensive, covering all aspects of grant writing – from “executive summary” to “budget.” The seminar is unique in that participants are provided with grants that could fund their organization. Grant writing experts will provide instruction and serve as coaches as the participants practice the skill of drafting proposals. The seminar also includes “impact tips” which is information on how to increase the odds that your grant will be funded. This “hands-on” seminar is designed to give participants the opportunity to write a proposal and receive immediate feedback during the four day session. The seminar is interactive and provides two written manuals on “how to write a proposal.”
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Grantwriting Workshop Part 2 October 03 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This intense four (4) day seminar is designed for beginners as well as more experienced grant writers. The seminar is comprehensive, covering all aspects of grant writing – from “executive summary” to “budget.” The seminar is unique in that participants are provided with grants that could fund their organization. Grant writing experts will provide instruction and serve as coaches as the participants practice the skill of drafting proposals. The seminar also includes “impact tips” which is information on how to increase the odds that your grant will be funded. This “hands-on” seminar is designed to give participants the opportunity to write a proposal and receive immediate feedback during the four day session. The seminar is interactive and provides two written manuals on “how to write a proposal.”
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Forming a 501 (c)3 October 08 10:30 am - 11:30 am
This workshop will cover all legal aspects of forming a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, as well as the ethics and procedures to consider before forming an organization. It includes material on the certificates of formation, Bylaws, Minutes, and other organizational documents. The session will also cover legal and tax aspects of obtaining tax-exempt status, including an explanation of the IRS Form 1023
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Grantwriting Workshop Part 3 October 09 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This intense four (4) day seminar is designed for beginners as well as more experienced grant writers. The seminar is comprehensive, covering all aspects of grant writing – from “executive summary” to “budget.” The seminar is unique in that participants are provided with grants that could fund their organization. Grant writing experts will provide instruction and serve as coaches as the participants practice the skill of drafting proposals. The seminar also includes “impact tips” which is information on how to increase the odds that your grant will be funded. This “hands-on” seminar is designed to give participants the opportunity to write a proposal and receive immediate feedback during the four day session. The seminar is interactive and provides two written manuals on “how to write a proposal.”
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Grantwriting Workshop Part 4 October 10 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This intense four (4) day seminar is designed for beginners as well as more experienced grant writers. The seminar is comprehensive, covering all aspects of grant writing – from “executive summary” to “budget.” The seminar is unique in that participants are provided with grants that could fund their organization. Grant writing experts will provide instruction and serve as coaches as the participants practice the skill of drafting proposals. The seminar also includes “impact tips” which is information on how to increase the odds that your grant will be funded. This “hands-on” seminar is designed to give participants the opportunity to write a proposal and receive immediate feedback during the four day session. The seminar is interactive and provides two written manuals on “how to write a proposal.”
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Grant Research October 14 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come learn more about how to look for funding from foundations nationally, using FC Funding Search. Learn proven research strategies that match the needs of your organization to the funding interests of grant makers. Whether a new user, veteran user, or if you plan to use FC Search Directory in the future — this training course is designed to teach you how to search for prospects with speed, accuracy, and confidence. This session will teach all those interested in seeking out additional funding sources.
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Layoffs- Do's and Don'ts November 07 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Layoffs are not easy, but all too often the sustainability of an organization depends on it. As a manager, layoffs need to be handled in a sensitive manner that won’t demoralize the remaining staff. This workshop goes through the ins and outs of layoffs. Come learn how to communicate the news of a layoff to your organization in the most sensitive, gentle and legal way possible.
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Forming a 501 (c)3 November 12 10:30 am - 11:30 am
This workshop will cover all legal aspects of forming a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, as well as the ethics and procedures to consider before forming an organization. It includes material on the certificates of formation, Bylaws, Minutes, and other organizational documents. The session will also cover legal and tax aspects of obtaining tax-exempt status, including an explanation of the IRS Form 1023
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990 Requirements for Small Organizations November 13 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Grant Research November 18 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come learn more about how to look for funding from foundations nationally, using FC Funding Search. Learn proven research strategies that match the needs of your organization to the funding interests of grant makers. Whether a new user, veteran user, or if you plan to use FC Search Directory in the future — this training course is designed to teach you how to search for prospects with speed, accuracy, and confidence. This session will teach all those interested in seeking out additional funding sources.
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Grant Research December 09 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come learn more about how to look for funding from foundations nationally, using FC Funding Search. Learn proven research strategies that match the needs of your organization to the funding interests of grant makers. Whether a new user, veteran user, or if you plan to use FC Search Directory in the future — this training course is designed to teach you how to search for prospects with speed, accuracy, and confidence. This session will teach all those interested in seeking out additional funding sources.
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Forming a 501 (c)3 December 10 10:30 am - 11:30 am
This workshop will cover all legal aspects of forming a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, as well as the ethics and procedures to consider before forming an organization. It includes material on the certificates of formation, Bylaws, Minutes, and other organizational documents. The session will also cover legal and tax aspects of obtaining tax-exempt status, including an explanation of the IRS Form 1023
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