Delivering Knowledge and Tools to Nonprofits
Event Calendar
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September 2011
- Nonprofit Risk Management Center: Webinar Series September 30 - June 23, 2012
- Join the experts at the Nonprofit Risk Management Center for a series of practical, to the point programs on risk management in the nonprofit world. First Wednesday of each month in 2011.
- Nonprofit Risk Management Center: Human Resources Webinar Series September 30 - June 23, 2012
- Join the experts at the Nonprofit Risk Management Center for a series of practical, to the point programs on HR risk and reward. Held third Thursdays in 2011.
- Nonprofit Technology Network Webinars September 30 - June 29, 2012
- Regular nonprofit technology webinars hosted by NTEN and their technology partners throughout 2011.
January 2012
- Cultural Compentence January 12, 2012
- Diversity involves all the ways we are different and similar. Cultural competence involves an ability to respond well to the opportunities and challenges of diversity.
- Online Classes Start! Introduction to Nonprofit Management, Marketing your Nonprofit, Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant and many more! January 18, 2012
- These are only three of many online learning options through KCC's Lifelong Learning Department. Classes start every 6 weeks and all information and materials are delivered online. Check under Ed2Go's Business section at the link provided. $99 each
- Community Kitchen Incubator Presentation January 23, 2012
- Ron Steiner, Executive Director of Starting Block in Hart Michigan will give a presentation on the Community Kitchen Incubator Program as a highly successful entrepreneurial opportunity.
- Leader Circle - Fund Development January 27, 2012
- Join NPA at this new quarterly networking and learning event for nonprofit staff and volunteers who are responsible for or work with fund development.
February 2012
- Wrapping Paper and Pretty Bows: Presenting and Packaging Your Grant - NEW February 1, 2012
- This workshop will focus on the art and the science of grant writing. Online resources and grant development techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. $39
- All Weather Fundraising: How to Survive and Thrive in the “New Normal” February 7, 2012
- Presenter Kim Klein is internationally known as a fundraising trainer and consultant. She is the author of four books including the classic Fundraising for Social Change.
- Basic Grant Seeking February 9, 2012
- Join this class for a hands-on overview of how to use the Foundation Center Database to find potential funding sources. $10
- Beyond Pens & Paper: Making the Most of Your iPad or Tablet - NEW February 13, 2012
- Want to learn more about just what your iPad or Tablet can do? $15
- QR Codes, Mobile Computing and the Rapidly Changing Internet - NEW February 14, 2012
- This workshop focuses on where the Internet is going and two of the biggest “game changers” to come along in years: QR Codes and Smart Phones. Explore how QR Codes can be used to simplify a variety of complex computing functions. $19
- Online Classes Start! Introduction to Nonprofit Management, Marketing your Nonprofit, Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant and many more! February 15, 2012
- These are only three of many online learning options through KCC's Lifelong Learning Department. Classes start every 6 weeks and all information and materials are delivered online. Check under Ed2Go's Business section at the link provided. $99 each
- This is What We Need! Effectively Communicating with Candidates & Elected Officials - NEW February 21, 2012
- Nonprofits have an important voice that can impact policy that affects their missions and the clients they serve. Join former U.S. Representative Mark Schauer for a frank conversation about getting your voice heard in an important election year. $10
- Technology Series Lunch & Learn: Using HootSuite to Save Time Using Social Media - NEW February 23, 2012
- HootSuite is a social media tool that enables users to schedule posts and tweets all at once and far in advance. $10
- LEADER CIRCLE - MARKETING DEVELOPMENT February 24, 2012
- Join NPA at their next Leader Circle for Marketing Development. If you work or volunteer at a nonprofit organization in the areas of marketing, public relations or promotions, this Circle is ideal.
- “I’m Just Not a Numbers Person!” Internal Controls for Non-Financial Managers - NEW February 28, 2012
- Learn to reduce risks and safeguard assets in your organization using the Fraud Triangle - $29. Best Deal! Attend Internal Financial Controls & Projecting Cash Flow for only $49!
March 2012
- Effective Strategies for Building a Diverse Board – Why it Matters & How to Do It -NEW March 7, 2012
- Shed light on how to build a truly diverse board based on talent, knowledge, and a true commitment to your organizational mission - $25. Best Deal! Attend Both Classes - Building a Diverse Board and Service Delivery Cultural Competence for $39!
- Cyber Security: How to Protect Your Computers & Information - NEW March 12, 2012
- Designed with individuals and small groups or organizations in mind, this workshop will focus on how to keep your computers and information safe and secure. $15
- Nonprofit Forum - Marshall March 14, 2012
- Join your nonprofit colleagues in the 2012 Nonprofit Forum to be held at the Franke Center in Marshall.
- Beyond Pens & Paper: Making the Most of Your iPad or Tablet - Section Two March 15, 2012
- Want to learn more about just what your iPad or Tablet can do? $15
- What a Fabulous Event! Using Special Events to Raise Money - NEW March 19, 2012
- Events can provide many opportunities for fundraising, donor development and great public relations. They can also be taxing on your staff and stretch your resources - $39. Best Deal! Attend Fund Development 201 & Special Events Fundraising for only $59!
- Online Classes Start! Introduction to Nonprofit Management, Marketing your Nonprofit, Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant and many more! March 21, 2012
- These are only three of many online learning options through KCC's Lifelong Learning Department. Classes start every 6 weeks and all information and materials are delivered online. Check under Ed2Go's Business section at the link provided. $99 each
- Basic Grant Proposals March 22, 2012
- This introductory course is open to all interested in learning the basics of developing a grant proposal to apply for funding for a nonprofit organization. $10
- 6th ANNUAL NONPROFIT LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST March 23, 2012
- Join Calhoun County nonprofits, elected officials and government staff to address important issues facing the sector and possible solutions to enhance the quality of life in our communities.
- Fund Development 201: Successful Strategies & Tactics for a Tough Economy - NEW March 27, 2012
- For non-profit executives, development managers, Board members and others who want to go beyond the basics of fund development to achieve more lasting results - $39. Best Deal! Attend Fund Development 201 & Special Events Fundraising for only $59!
April 2012
- Basic Grant Seeking April 11, 2012
- Join this class for a hands-on overview of how to use the Foundation Center Database to find potential funding sources. $10
- Just How Smart are They? Getting the Most of Your iPhone or Smartphone - NEW April 16, 2012
- Want to learn more about just what your iPhone or Smartphone can do? $15
- Technology Series Lunch & Learn – Overview of GiftWorks Software April 19, 2012
- GiftWorks is an affordable and easy-to-use fundraising software that tracks donors, manages funds, runs events, and conducts mailings easily. $10
- Lunch & Learn: Broken Windows: Gaining Insight into Effective Nonprofit Marketing Strategies - NEW April 26, 2012
- This workshop will take participants through the basics of "Broken Windows Theory" and how to use it to identify and solve marketing challenges in your organization. $15
May 2012
- Advanced Grantwriting May 1, 2012
- Have a basic understanding of the grant writing process, but now you’re ready to wow them with even more? Attend this intensive two-day grant writing workshop to take your skills to the next level - $249! Scholarships may be available for NPA members.
- Basic Grant Proposals May 2, 2012
- This introductory course is open to all interested in learning the basics of developing a grant proposal to apply for funding for a nonprofit organization. $10
- How Service Delivery & Cultural Competence Go Hand-in-Hand - NEW May 9, 2012
- This workshop will help participants understand the connection between high quality service delivery and cultural competence - $25. Best Deal! Attend Both Classes - Building a Diverse Board and Service Delivery Cultural Competence for $39!
- “I Have a Contact There” Building Good Relationships with the Media - NEW May 23, 2012
- So you’ve written the perfect news release and captioned your marvelous photo to support your story. So why doesn’t your event or news get covered by media? $29
June 2012
- Cloud Computing Essentials: Keeping Your Information Safe & Accessible - NEW June 7, 2012
- Update your technology plans for the age of cloud computing. We’ll cover how to choose “cloud-ready” equipment: laptops with long battery life, mobile hotspots, and Internet-enabled printers. $35
- Projecting Cash Flow: No Crystal Ball Required! - NEW June 19, 2012
- Ever wonder how to use actual and budgeted activity to project cash flow in your organization? $29 Best Deal! Attend Both Classes - Internal Financial Controls and Projecting Cash Flow for only $49!