Fall 2012 Training Guide
MISSION WINNING THE RACE: HOW RESEARCH, PLANNING & TRAINING WILL EARN YOU THE GOLD! Raising money to support your program's mission is often like running a race. Most often, it's the most welltrained, skilled and disciplined competitor who wins the gold. This session will help you assess your agency's readiness to raise money, plan for success in raising funds from diverse sources and give you practical information on topics such as developing your board to fundraise, grant writing, major gifts and special events. When you leave this workshop, you will know what your next three steps are in getting ready for YOUR race! Thursday, October 4 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. El Dorado – El Dorado Chamber of Commerce I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Stephanie Meincke, Executive Director, Arkansas Coalition for Excellence Register Here
MISSION-BASED MARKETING: WHY NONPROFITS NEED BRANDING A brand is far more than a logo or a font choice or a beautifully-designed brochure. It’s the connection you make with your audience. It’s the personality attributed to your organization. It’s that certain something that makes people feel they know you and, most important for a nonprofit, believe in you. In this three-hour, highlyinteractive and participatory workshop, you'll learn how to identify your brand and differentiate your organization from the myriad of other nonprofits competing for the same volunteers, dollars and donors. Thursday, October 11 I 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Little Rock – Cox Creative Center, 3rd Floor Meeting Room I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Jodie Spears and Glenn Buercklin, Living Pink Public Relations Register Here
BUSINESS PLANNING FOR NONPROFITS– ACE MEMBER ONLY EVENT Sustainability continues to be a top priority for nonprofit leaders and boards. To ensure a nonprofit continues to be able to fulfill its mission, leaders must go beyond the objectives found in a strategic plan to build a solid foundation for sustainability. To address these needs, Arkansas Coalition for Excellence (ACE) is excited to bring you nonprofit experts Heather Gowdy and Lester Olmstead-Rose, authors of the new book The Nonprofit Business Plan: The Leader’s Guide to Creating a Successful Business Model, in an exclusive webinar hosted by our national network, the National Council of Nonprofits. Heather and Lester will share: how to assess the strength of your business model; how to develop strategies that build a sustainable business model; and how to use business planning to test and select the best strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how your nonprofit can build a solid plan for sustainability. Thanks to the generosity of eCratchit Bookkeeping, this exclusive webinar is available, free of charge, to all members of ACE.
Thursday, October 18 I 2:30 p.m. (central time) Webinar (accessible from your desk) FREE – This webinar is for ACE Members Only (To become a Member, Click Here) Presenters: Heather Gowdy and Lester Olmstead-Rose, authors of the new book The Nonprofit Business Plan: The Leader’s Guide to Creating a Successful Business Model Register Here
Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org
WINNING THE RACE: HOW RESEARCH, PLANNING & TRAINING WILL EARN YOU THE GOLD! Raising money to support your program's mission is often like running a race. Most often, it's the most welltrained, skilled and disciplined competitor who wins the gold. This session will help you assess your agency's readiness to raise money, plan for success in raising funds from diverse sources and give you practical information on topics such as developing your board to fundraise, grant writing, major gifts and special events. When you leave this workshop, you will know what your next three steps are in getting ready for YOUR race! Thursday November 1 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pine Bluff - Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Stephanie Meincke, Executive Director, Arkansas Coalition for Excellence Register Here
MONEY PREPARING FOR YOUR AUDIT Audits are not fun, plain and simple. But with the right preparation you can relieve stress for both you and your accountant. In this workshop, you will hear from a professional accountant on what it takes to make your audit as painless as possible and some helpful tips from a nonprofit executive director who has mastered the audit process. Thursday, November 8 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hot Springs – Community Counseling Services | Directions $35 ACE Member I Nonmember $60 Trainers: Jacob Wells, JPMS Cox and Jamie Collins, Mission Outreach of Northeast Arkansas Register Here
MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVE TEAM CULTURE Successful teams are created through the effective, focused interaction of team members who understand their roles and appreciate the contributions of others. This program will help identify your unique approach to innovation and teamwork and allow you to better understand your role within the team process. You will discuss: Qualities that define cultures; examples of organizational cultures; how to create a culture; changing culture; and your role in the team culture. Tuesday, October 23 I 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Springdale– Circle of Life Hospice | Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Michael Brown, Training Manager, Mitchell Communications Group: Center for Training, Business, and Leadership Excellence Register Here
Arkansas Coalition for Excellence | 200 River Market Avenue, Suite 100 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | 501.375.1223 | www.acenonprofit.org
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD, MANAGE & ENGAGE YOUR TEAM The issues of effective leadership and employee engagement have become increasingly important for nonprofit organizations. Many nonprofits hire executive staff that may be great leaders, but not great managers – or vice versa. It is crucial that today’s nonprofit leaders find a balance of how to effectively “lead” and “manage” their team, while keeping employees engaged and motivated to carry out the nonprofit’s mission. In this workshop, you will learn human resource basics that every manager should know in order to keep their employees happy; how to establish leadership values as part of your culture; and how to engage your employees in their work and the overall mission of your organization. Friday, November 9 I 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Little Rock – Arkansas Hospital Association I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Lorrie Payne, Associate Director, Arkansas Bar Association Register Here
GOVERNANCE ACCELERATING BOARD EFFECTIVENESS Do you know what it takes to move your board from being “responsible” to “exceptional”? How do you move them from “passive stewardship” to “active leadership”? In this workshop you will discuss seven behaviors of an exceptional board and learn how to help your board members give more of their time, talent, and treasure. The presenter will also cover the most effective process for the identification, recruitment, and training of board members. This session is based on best practices for board governance through the Arkansas Diamond Standards™. Thursday, September 27 I 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Jonesboro - Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce I Directions ACE Member $35 I Nonmember $60 Trainer: Tom Nisbett, The Nisbett Group Register Here
ADVOCACY ADVOCACY AS GOOD GOVERNANCE: THE ROLE OF BOARD MEMBERS IN POLICY & LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY Boards typically establish committees for finance, audits, and development as best practices for board governance. Nonprofits across the country are adding policy committees out of a recognition that advocacy is a critical tool for fulfilling their missions in their communities. This workshop will focus on 1) how to integrate advocacy into the culture of the boardroom and the organization; 2) the whys and hows of establishing a public policy committee of the board; and 3) the many (easy) ways that board members can promote the nonprofit’s advocacy work throughout the community, region, and state. Note: This is a free event, but you must register. Wednesday, October 17 I 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Little Rock - Virginia Bailey Conference Center, Arkansas Community Foundation | Directions FREE for ACE Members and Nonmembers Presenter: David Thompson, Vice President of Public Policy, National Council of Nonprofits Register Here
For more information e-mail eingram@acenonprofit.org or call 501-375-1223