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CONTINUING EDUCATION CATALOG CLASS LISTINGSNonprofit DevelopmentContact: Kathy Berigan, kberigan@dcs.wisc.edu See additional subject information www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/nonprofit Building effective nonprofit-business partnershipsForward-looking nonprofits are partnering and collaborating with businesses to advance their missions. This workshop provides an in-depth look at proven nonprofit-business partnership models that can increase your organization’s influence, enhance service delivery and quality, improve community visibility, and raise funds. The workshop features presentations, case studies, small-group projects, and completion of planning worksheets on building partnership knowledge and skills. Instructor: Frank Martinelli Instructor: Frank Martinelli Community fundraisingRaising operating funds is often the most difficult task for organizations. This workshop helps you determine the types of fundraising projects and events you should consider for your organization. Topics include case studies and examples, individual and planned giving, direct mail and telemarketing, and raising funds with limited resources. Instructor: Boris Frank Instructor: Boris Frank Leading nonprofit board developmentYour nonprofit organization must have a board of directors with substantial leadership skills and expertise. This workshop provides the tools needed to strengthen your board’s commitment to the organizational mission. Topics include proven techniques and approaches for board assessment, resources for enhancing board effectiveness, and designing a board development plan. You also receive a copy of the Compact Guide to Board Development. Instructor: Frank Martinelli Instructor: Frank Martinelli Locating grantsLearn how to ask the right people for the right money for the right project. This workshop is a helpful foundation for people taking Writing Successful Proposals and Advanced Fundraising. Get expert advice on finding and approaching public and private sources of funding for your organization as you’re guided through the necessary steps for locating and developing funding. Instructors: Nikki Busch, Boris Frank Instructors: Nikki Busch, Boris Frank Major gift fundraisingMajor gifts are a critical part of a successful fundraising program, yet many organizations rely primarily on grants, direct mail, or special events. In this workshop you move toward a major-gift focus that can help your organization carry out its mission more effectively, regardless of its size. We also examine the roles of the executive director, the fundraiser, and the board of directors. Instructor: Bruce Moffat Instructor: Bruce Moffat Strategic planning for nonprofit organizationsDoes your nonprofit organization have a clear picture of where it should be going and how to get there? Take this practical one-day introduction to the key concepts and techniques of strategic planning. Learn how to design an effective planning process that fits your organization’s needs, results in a flexible and achievable road map for your nonprofit, and leads to increased mission impact. Instructor: Frank Martinelli Instructor: Frank Martinelli Systems thinking: new leadership tools for problem-solvingSystems thinking is a way to see beyond isolated events to deeper patterns, connections, and root causes that confront nonprofit organizations and communities. In this workshop we use a variety of exercises, worksheets, and assessment tools to introduce principles, approaches, and tools of systems thinking, and to practice applying them to problems. Instructor: Frank Martinelli Instructor: Frank Martinelli Writing successful proposalsUnderstand the craft of stating clear goals and objectives, building a budget, and creating a dynamic abstract for funding proposals. Learn how to save time in planning and information gathering. Also learn what not to do, from an expert who has reviewed hundreds of proposals. Designed to complement the Locating Grants workshop. Instructors: Boris Frank, Tom Linfield Instructors: Boris Frank, Tom Linfield ONLINE Introduction to researching and writing grantsIn this online course you learn how to prepare effective grant applications for developing new services, supporting existing programs, and strengthening your operating budget. Instructor: Paul Harrison ONLINE Leading organizational change and developmentExpand your knowledge of organizational behavior and of strategic thinking and planning, analyze problems and issues in various frames, and study how to use program and outcome information in the planning process. Instructor: David Johnson ONLINE Managing angry, difficult people in the workplaceThis online program explores the impact difficult and angry-acting people have on the workplace and how to develop strategies for modifying these troubling behaviors. We also discuss the issue of violence in the workplace and examine the impact of the “zero tolerance” response to violent behavior. Instructor: Gregg Miller RELATED PROGRAMSCancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.
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