Non Profit Networking Academy
The Non-Profit Academy is a partnership between the Elk County Community Foundation and a network of Leadership Elk County Alumni. In this 6-hour conference, attendees will network, share and learn. This event will feature a keynote speaker and workshops on recruiting and retaining volunteers, time management, fundraising and marketing strategies and more.
WHO: Non-profit leaders, executives, front line staff, board members and volunteers from Elk County and the surrounding region are encouraged to attend. There will be a minimal registration fee (continental breakfast and lunch provided).
WHERE: The Red Fern Conference & Banquet Center, 421 Old Kersey Rd., Kersey, PA 15846
WHEN: October 8th, 2013 from 8:00 AM- 1:30 PM
REGISTER TODAY: Download this registration form, complete form and email to eccf@windstream.net or mail to the Elk County Community Foundation at P.O. Box 934 Saint Marys, PA 15857
LAYOUT OF EVENTS:
Break-Out Session Description
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers of All Ages
With Natalie Aiello and Brandi Hanes
Understanding the important role your volunteers play for your organization and learning how to keep them happy and engaged. Showing the impact for longevity with volunteers.
Fundraising Fundamentals
With Karen Buchheit, Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
An Overview of fundraising principles and programs – covers the gamut of fundraising programs and explains how the different types of programs work together, the development process, stewardship, and more. This session will also touch on some tips for getting your board more engaged in fundraising for your organization.
Finding the “Hot Spots” on the Form 990
(Be sure to bring your organization’s 990 with you!)
With Tish Mogan, PANO Standard of Excellence Officer
Now more than ever, the IRS Form 990 has become one of the most important public relations documents for nonprofits. With renewed debate over the value of rating charities based solely on percentage spent on program activities and the recent “Help End the Overhead Myth” campaign, there is increased reliance on the Form 990 for a complete picture of an organization’s financial health and community value. This workshop approaches the long Form 990 from the perspectives of donors, funders and regulators. In this session you will learn to :1) Recognize components of the Form 990 schedules that are critical and could be overlooked. 2)Explore and discuss the Form 990 from the perspectives of a donor, funder and regulator. 3) Learn best practices for using the Form 990 as a tool to provide transparency on a charity’s operations.
Meeting Management: Practices to Keep Board Meetings Energized and Productive
With Tish Mogan, PANO Standard of Excellence Officer
“I can’t wait until the next board meetingJ!” or “Oh no… another board meeting to go toL .” Which comes closest to your experience of board meetings? Board members need on-going education and review of the most effective ways they can exercise their roles to achieve mission. At the same time, a few “tips” to keep board members engaged will also promote a board meeting that we want to attend and that focuses on achieving mission. In this session you will learn to: 1)Recognize appropriate roles for board and staff.2) Explore strategies for conducting high quality meetings. 3) Identify good behaviors and bad behaviors for board chairs.
Marketing Today : The Basics
With John Salter, Owner/General Manager of Salter Communications
In this workshop simple and effective market strategies will be discussed. A mix of traditional and social mediums highlighting what works and what doesn’t!
Time Management Tips for Home and Work
With Paula Fritz Eddy, Executive Director of the Elk County Community Foundation
This workshop is based on the book Time Management for Dummies by Dirk Zeller. Explore tips, techniques and helpful hints on how to make the most of your day. You may not have the power to get yourself more time, but you do have the power to make the most of it.
For more infomation:
Contact Paula Fritz Eddy at the Elk County Community Foundation
Phone: 814-834-2125, Email: eccf@windstream.net
