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Engaging Your Board in Fundraising
Presenter: Regina Funkhouser
Do you wish your board members:
I don't have a magic potion - but I do have solid tools that you can use to help engage your board in the fundraising process.
You will learn how to:
About the Presenter: Regina Funkhouser has been the executive director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. Previously she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, a Jackson, MI firm specializing in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations. She had a wide and diverse client base including the Center for Family Health, Family Service & Children's Aid, Community Action Agency, Child and Parent Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jackson School of the Arts and many more. Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
Recover Michigan is a three phase program implemented by the Michigan Nonprofit Association and seven Management Support Organizations throughout the State of Michigan, including Nonprofit Network.
Services Offered at No-FeeTrainings, Consulting, and Grant Opportunities (sub awards) in the areas of:
Who Can Apply?Incorporated community and faith based Michigan nonprofit organizations with a budget less than $500,000, and specializing in assisting low-income individuals in the following areas are welcome to apply:
These results do not have to be your main mission and can be a byproduct of your work.
If you want to apply - you must come to this mandatory informational session.
Nonprofit boards have the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the organizations they lead.
Does every member of your board understand their legal obligations, basic responsibilities, and duties?
It doesn't matter if you have served on a board for years or if you are serving on a board for the first time, this one hour FREE course will help you with whatever stage of board development you are at with your organization. The following will be addressed:
About the presenter: Regina Funkhouser has been the executive director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. Previously she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, a Jackson, MI firm specializing in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations. She had a wide and diverse client base including the Center for Family Health, Family Service & Children's Aid, Community Action Agency, Child and Parent Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jackson School of the Arts and many more. Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
Join us for our monthly networking and training opportunity to help anyone who is responsbile for recruiting, training, managing and thanking volunteers.
This month's topic - Volunteer Appreciation
1. Unique ways to thank volunteers2. Knowing who to thank and how3. How to handle the common problems.
Location: United Way Conference Room A/B
This seminar will discuss how to create and implement an annual campaign at your nonprofit organization that effectively engages and involves volunteers.
Location:
Allegiance Health Specialty Center
Community Room, 2nd Floor 1201 E. Michigan Avenue Jackson, Michigan 49201
Telecast: 1-2:30pm
Presenter: Erik Daubert
About the Presenter: Erik is a leader in the areas of financial development and nonprofit management and is consistently ranked as a top speaker, keynote presenter and teacher at local, national, and international conferences, seminars, and symposiums. He has written several publications on fundraising including books and articles on topics ranging from annual to capital to endowment and grant getting. His latest book is entitled "The Annual Campaign" and is published through John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Board Chair Training
Presenter: Mike Shore
PLEASE NOTE: BOARD 101 - BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES IS REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS.
Board 101 - Basic Responsibilities-Class Offered
Monday, Sept. 20 from 12-1pm & 5-6pm
Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 5-6pm
Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 12-1pm
Board 101-Basic Responsibilities is FREE, but registration is required.
* This is a webinar - you can participate from your own desk or join us and to watch as a group.
Is your organization spending more than necessary on technology? Are you looking to improve or expand how your nonprofit uses technology? If you answered yes to either question, you'll want to sign up for this class and improve your technology skills.
Presenter: Andy Wolber, NPower Michigan
At NPower Michigan's Tech Essentials workshop you'll learn how to get the greatest value for your technology dollars. This workshop will cover essential hardware, software and services, including: computers, software, cell phones, printers, websites, email, backup systems and training.
About the Presenter: Andy Wolber is the Executive Director of NPower Michigan and has been with the organization since 2002. Andy has led technology strategy and planning workshops for more than 250 nonprofit organizations throughout the Midwest region. Prior to joining NPower, Andy worked for USWeb/CKS, where he developed internet strategies for Fortune 500 clients, such as J.C. Penney and StorageTek, as well as for a nonprofit regional hospital system. He had previously been appointed the youngest Executive Director in the sixty year history of the Dallas Historical Society, and had served as board chairman of the Arts District Friends. Andy spent three years in fundraising staff roles for nonprofit cultural organizations, including Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Andy holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Southern Methodist University.
Continental Breakfast, break and lunch included.
Keynote: Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Nonprofit Association CEO
Scheduled Presenters:
Workshops:
Keynote: Transforming our Sector: How we are effective, engaged, understood and relevant! Kyle Caldwell, CEO – Michigan Nonprofit Association
Times Have Changed: Trends for Nonprofit Boards
Engaging your workforce
How To Get Your Board To Raise Money
The Art of Career Building
Using Social Media to Build Buzz, Community and Support
Avoiding Communication Potholes
Maximizing Media Buying
The New Economy and NonProfits
Lunch Roundtable Discussions - continue the conversation!
Vendors:
Do you find yourself flying by the seat of your pants and trying your best to keep your own computer system up to date?