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CONTINUING EDUCATION CATALOG CLASS LISTINGSNonprofit DevelopmentContact: Rick Brooks, rbrooks@dcs.wisc.edu See additional subject information www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/nonprofit 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 Building an exceptional board of directorsYour 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: emerging models and governance practices, proven techniques and approaches for board assessment, resources for enhancing board effectiveness, and designing a board development plan. Includes copy of the Compact Guide to Board Development. Instructor: Frank Martinelli Forging 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 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 proposal writing and advanced fundraising workshops. 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 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 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. This class complements Locating Grants. Instructors: Boris Frank, Tom Linfield 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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