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BUSINESS ADVOCACY
April 2021 | Volume VI | No. 2
IN THIS ISSUE 4State of the City Luncheon 4Leadership Springfield Application 4Small Business Awards Nominations
“I choose community.” Thank you for standing with Memorial Health System and keeping each other safe. As COVID-19 vaccinations become more available in the coming months, we will post the latest updates online. Ready to protect yourself and your community? Then get the facts and choose the vaccine.
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Leadership Springfield Applications Due June 30
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2021 Event Dates Established Registration Now Open for Several Upcoming Events
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Business Resources Available Through Partnership with Illinois Chamber
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Annual Gala Scheduled For Saturday, September 25
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Disagreeing Agreeably Seminar In Partnership with Dale Carnegie Training
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Small Business Awards Nominations Link to Nominate Available Online
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26th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing
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FEATURES 4
MOVING TOWARD PHASE 5
Message From the CEO Preparing for Re-Entry
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State of the City Luncheon - May 12 Mayor to Provide Past Year Review, Look Ahead
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Customer Service Seminar Delivering the Customer Service You Would Want
Following recommendations from public health experts, Illinois is moving forward with a dial-like approach between the mitigations in Phase 4 and the post-pandemic new normal of Phase 5. This Bridge to Phase 5 will allow for higher capacity limits and increased business operations.
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Tiered Investors
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Welcome to Our New Members
Chamber Mission Enhance our members’ success and advocate on their behalf Chamber Vision To be the voice of business and catalyst that promotes a vibrant community and economy
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16
Category Listings
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As Competition for Donations Increases, A Way Forward for Nonprofits
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
PREPARING FOR RE-ENTRY
While not the same kind of dangerous journey, the COVID-19 pandemic has lasted much longer than most expected. It has been a time of great concern and significant loss of lives and livelihoods, bringing about intense feelings and emotions including but not limited to anxiety, anger, fear, frustration, uncertainty, heartache, and grief. Chris Hembrough President and CEO One of my favorite movies is Apollo 13, which chronicles the spacecraft’s return to Earth. Apollo 13 was America’s fifth crewed mission to the Moon, which was intended to be the third to land on the Moon. However, an on-board explosion deprived the spacecraft of much of its oxygen supply and electrical power, which forced NASA’s flight controllers to abort the Moon landing and turn the mission into an epic struggle to get the three astronauts home safely. As they re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere, there were significant concerns about The Odyssey’s heat shield, whether it would withstand the intense heat of re-entry or the astronauts would perish. If you watched the movie, you likely recall the intense period of radio silence due to ionization blackout, which lasted much longer than expected, before the astronauts finally reported all was well and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, completing the dangerous journey home.
Now a sense of hope is emerging as more residents are receiving the vaccine and our community prepares to enter the Bridge Phase, the step between Phase 4 and Phase 5, which will allow for higher capacity limits and increased business operations before we move to Phase 5. According to the State’s plan, Phase 5 will be a re-entry to the full economy, “in which all sectors will reopen with businesses and recreation resuming normal operations and where conventions, festivals, and large events can take place again.” It was reported on April 6 that the “Pritzker administration is hopeful that Illinois will be in position to move to Phase 5 at the beginning of the summer.” The Chamber is also preparing for the Bridge Phase and ultimately the full reopening of our economy. As we look forward, the following opportunities have been scheduled, and appropriate attendance and safety measures will be followed. I hope you will mark your calendar and plan to participate.
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State of The City, May 12: The Chamber will host our annual State of The City event with Mayor Jim Langfelder providing the administration’s perspective on the City’s outlook. This is currently planned as a hybrid event, with sponsors and their guests attending in person, and others joining online. See page 6 for the details. It is not too late to register.
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Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing, July 22-23: We will hold our annual golf outing over a two-day period at Piper Glen Golf Course. The details can be found on our website, gscc.org.
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Small Business Awards, August 24: Our Annual Small Business Awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, August 24, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. See page 14 for the details, including how to nominate potential award recipients.
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Annual Gala, September 25: The Chamber’s Annual Gala, which is traditionally held in early February, will be held on Saturday evening, September 25. Information can be found on page 12.
As always, we are grateful for our partnership and the privilege to serve you. Thank you for your investment in membership, the work of The Chamber, and the community at-large.
Chamber’s Core Functions Advocacy
As a significant voice of business, we support legislative policies and practices conducive for a thriving business community and local economy, and oppose those that are not.
Business Resources & Support
We connect local businesses to resources that reduce barriers to growth and expansion.
Leadership & Professional Development
We offer opportunities for professional growth and leadership development to members and their employees.
Visibility & Connections That Matter
We provide marketing, programming and relationship-building opportunities to help members make strategic connections.
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TIERED INVESTORS Summit Level
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Chair Brady Smith..................... Zara’s Collision Center, Inc. Chair-Elect Mark Donovan..............................................................INB 1st Vice Chair Sharon Riechers.....................................................BUNN Secretary/Treasurer Lori Milosevich............. Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden
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HSHS Medical Group Foundation Level
Immediate Past Chair Roger Austin...............Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
At-Large Directors Jennifer Boyer...........................Springfield Clinic, LLP
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.
Chris Bullock............................... Capitol Radio Group
Visionary Level
Mylas Copeland......Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Express Employment Professionals Springfield Clinic
Tyler Cormeny..................................... O’Shea Builders Dr. Ruby Davis.........................Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel, Inc.
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Michelle Eccles........... The Horace Mann Companies
U.S. Bank Catalyst Level
Bank of Springfield PNC Bank Executive Level
BUNN Carrollton Bank CEFCU Security Bank, s.b. Warren-Boynton State Bank Tiered Investors receive recognition and enhanced services for an additional investment. To learn more, contact Chris Hembrough at (217) 525-1173 x205 or chembrough@gscc.org.
Jennifer Call...................................................... TROXELL
Rachel DeVries.......................... HSHS Illinois Division
Kayla Edwards...........................Express Employment Professionals Anna Evans...........................Memorial Health System Josh Flanders...........Buzz Bomb Brewing Company Josh Shugart...............................................................KEB Adam Solomon........................... Solomon Colors, Inc. John Staff.....................................................Staff Carpet
Appointed Members Kathyy Battee-Freeman.............University of Illinois Springfield Jennifer Gill......................... Springfield Public School District 186
GSCC STAFF Chris Hembrough..........................President and CEO Lisa Schafer...........................................VP - Operations David Earhart............................VP - Member Services
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Joshua Adams..............Membership Representative Teri Hill..............................Advertising Representative Kate Cordery.......................................Events Assistant
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STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON - MAY 12 MAYOR TO PROVIDE PAST YEAR REVIEW, LOOK AHEAD Mayor Jim Langfelder will review accomplishments and challenges of the past year, outline priorities for the upcoming months, and provide the administration’s perspective on the City’s outlook at The Chamber’s Annual State of the City event on May 12.
Presenting Sponsor
Presented by the Commercial Real Estate Network of the Capital Area REALTORS, the event is currently planned as a hybrid event*. Individual and guests of the event’s major sponsors will attend and dine in person at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton. All other registrants (including Supporting Sponsors) will access the event virtually. Premier Sponsors
Livestreaming of the event will begin promptly at 12:00 noon. Virtual access fees are $15 per person. Supporting Sponsors can purchase 10 virtual access passes and additional visibility for $250. Register for the luncheon at www.gscc.org or contact Lisa Schafer at 217.525.1173 ext. 203 or lschafer@gscc.org. *If Restore Illinois gathering sizes are increased prior to the event, registrants may be contacted to attend in person.
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LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 30
The application for the Leadership Springfield Class of 2021 (beginning this September) is due June 30 and is available on The Chamber’s website in the Leadership Springfield area under the Member Services menu. Leadership Springfield (LS) is the premier leadership training program in the Capitol City. During a 14 week series of half day programs, participants gain leadership skills and in-depth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area. Participants interact with community leaders and decision makers who share diverse perspectives on significant accomplishments and opportunities within the Springfield community. The program aims to develop, strengthen and equip local professionals to benefit the Springfield area. Interactive professional development is a cornerstone of the program. Curriculum topics for the program typically include Leadership Development, Agribusiness, Education, Healthcare, Public Safety, Government, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Technology & Innovation, and Tourism.
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When clicking on the link to the online application, individuals will be prompted to create login credentials. This allows the applicant to access the application, save their progress and log out in order to return to either make edits or complete it. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 30, 2021. Applications will be reviewed in July and applicants will be notified of their selection status later that month. For more information about Leadership Springfield, visit www. gscc.org/leadership-springfield or contact David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 ext. 215 or dearhart@gscc.org.
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2021 EVENT DATES ESTABLISHED
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SEVERAL UPCOMING EVENTS The Chamber has confirmed the dates for a number of events in 2021 with the assumption that we will be able to hold the events either in a hybrid or in person format. Final decisions regarding format of our larger events such as Annual Gala, Small Business Awards, and ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz will be made closer to the date of each event, based on the status of COVID-19 restrictions.
SAVE THE DATES May 12, State of the City Luncheon July 22 & 23, Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing August 24, Small Business Awards (updated) September 16, Elected Officials Reception (updated) September 25, Annual Gala (updated)
REGISTRATION OPEN at www.gscc.org
October 5, Greater Springfield Job Fair October 21, ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz (updated)
Powerful People Skills Seminar (virtual) April 27 Customer Service Seminar (in person) May 18
November (TBD), Economic Outlook Breakfast Please save these dates on your calendar, and watch for more information in future Update magazines, The Brief emails and on The Chamber’s website.
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TOP LAWYERS SPRINGFIELD AREA BASED UPON A SURVEY OF THEIR PEERS
These LEADING LAWYERS have been recommended by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois. Matthew J. Cate Randy S. Paswater Bernard G. Segatto III Randall W. Segatto R. Kurt Wilke Barry Hines Michael Glenn Barton Mark S. Cochran Andrew G. White Claire A. Manning Amy K. Schmidt Robert A. Stuart Jr. Joseph N. Rupcich Sarah Delano Pavlik Thomas Chester Pavlik Jr. Carl R. Draper Howard W. Feldman Kelli Ellen Gordon Roger L. Rutherford Stuart H. Shiffman Stanley N. Wasser James R. Enlow Gordon W. Gates Todd M. Goebel Frederick J. Schlosser Bradley B. Wilson D. Peter Wise Herman G. Bodewes Creighton R. Castle John M. Gabala Jr. David A. Herman R. Mark Mifflin Christopher E. Sherer Matthew R. Trapp Thomas G. Hamill Adrian E. Harless Michael T. Kokal John O. Langfelder Deanna Seward Mool Theresa M. Powell Gary S. Schwab Daniel R. Simmons Larry A. Apfelbaum Todd A. Bresney Charles N. Edmiston II William J. Harrington Kathy A. Olivero John J. Waldman Stephen Scott Morrill
Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barry Hines — Attorney at Law Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Cassiday Schade LLP Delano Law Offices LLC Delano Law Offices LLC FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Harrison & Held LLP Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Morrill & Fiedler LLC
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These EMERGING LAWYERS have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois who are age 40 or younger OR who have been admitted to the practice of law for 10 or fewer years. Brittany Kink Toigo
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Jason T.H. Germeraad
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Pamela E. Hart
Scott & Scott PC
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Benjamin M. Sgro
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Gregory E. Moredock
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Joshua J. Watson
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Matthew A. Brewer
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BUSINESS RESOURCES AVAILABLE
THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH ILLINOIS CHAMBER The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce (ILCC) are partnering to provide discounted business resources. GSCC members now have access to Illinois Chamber member pricing for business and HR webinars, seminars, and conferences. ILCC Business Services Division webinars provide trusted, up-todate content for keeping HR professionals and business owners knowledgeable about current trends in employment and labor law, and technology. The presenters are Illinois attorneys and Illinois experts who work in the fields they teach. To register for the webinars, go to The Chamber’s Event Calendar at www.gscc. org. To receive the discounted pricing, be sure to select “The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce” in the field asking where you learned about the webinar. ILCC webinars provide recertification credits for HR professionals, attorneys, CPAs and payroll professionals. ILCC is a pre-approved provider for HRCI, SHRM, MCLE, and CEUs for Payroll and Public
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Accountants. Credits are also provided for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce compliance certificate programs. Each event listing notes the credits that can be earned. Six publications, labor law posters, workplace signs, an antisexual harassment policy package, and a drug policy package are available for purchase. To order, contact Kirsten Constant at (217) 522-5512 ext. 227 or kconstant@ilchamber.org.
ANNUAL GALA SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Given the overall positive trends related to COVID-19, The Chamber plans to hold its Annual Gala on Saturday, September 25 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. Chamber leaders will reflect on the business community’s response to the pandemic and its role in assisting members through this unprecedented crisis. Volunteer leaders, Leadership Springfield graduates, and recipients of The Chamber’s Small Business Awards will all be recognized. Stay tuned for future updates about the event. PRESENTING SPONSOR
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DISAGREEING AGREEABLY SEMINAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING
In March and April, The Chamber and Dale Carnegie Training of Greater Illinois partnered to offer members a series of “Powerful People Skills” professional development seminars. Presented by Steve Garland, the last seminar in a 3-part series will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The ability to address contentious situations is a challenging skill for most people. Rather than avoiding conflict, it should be embraced as an opportunity to learn, adapt and respect one another as you work toward an agreement. Whenever you have two or more people, there’s bound to be conflict. Disagreements are a natural and inevitable part of any work environment. It’s when they go unresolved that tensions rise, energy is wasted and productivity suffers.
Tuesday, April 27 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Disagreements can be leveraged to make better organizational decisions. This seminar offers insights into your own work style and communication “hot buttons.” You will not only explore situations that challenge you most, you’ll learn to manage your emotions and to express your opinions in a productive way that leads to acceptance and agreement. Subway will provide a certificate for lunch. Members can register for $49 per person. Register online at www.gscc.org.
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SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS NOMINATIONS LINK TO NOMINATE AVAILABLE ONLINE
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Small businesses are an essential part of our community. Over 80% of our Chamber membership consists of small businesses with less than 25 FTE employees. Supporting the work of small business owners helps our local economy and community. That’s why The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce offers its Small Business Awards, which recognizes area small business owners for their outstanding achievements in four different categories - NotFor-Profit Business Director of the Year, New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year, Small Business Owner of the Year, and Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year.
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Nominating a business is easy – just click on a link and provide the name of the business and its owner or owners. A link will be available mid April on the Chamber’s home page (www.gscc.org) and on the event page. The deadline for nominations is May 31. Criteria for each award can be found in the box to the right.
New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community and has been established for more than one and less than four years.
Nominees will be recognized, and winners announced, at the Small Business Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, August 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. Hickory Point Bank is serving as the Presenting Sponsor. To register, go to www.gscc.org. For more information about additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Schafer at lschafer@gscc.org or 217.525.1173 ext. 203.
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Not-for-Profit Business Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization’s results to the community.
Small Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community and has been established for four or more years with less than 100 employees. Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business in Sangamon County for a minimum of 25 years and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE SEMINAR
DELIVERING THE CUSTOMER SERVICE YOU WOULD WANT It is more important than ever for businesses and business professionals to seek ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Though times have changed, one of the best ways to do this remains the same - provide the best customer service possible. In fact, since we are often the toughest critics of ourselves and our industry, it is imperative that we learn to consistently deliver the type of customer service we would want. Participants of this training will learn:
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Lunch available at 11:00 am) The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 501 E. Capitol Ave., Suite A, Springfield, IL
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• How to identify what type of customer service they desire and what type they want for their customers.
(Fee includes a light lunch)
• How to educate and train themselves, their colleagues, and their employees on their desired level of customer service.
• How to deliver “best in class” customer service by applying
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• How to create a strong customer service culture and business
approach that yields highly skilled and professional employees, and highly satisfied customers.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and develop the skills necessary to deliver the customer service that they would want, and deserve.
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Fire & Safety Equipment - Sales & Services
Accounting, Bookkeeping or Income Tax Services
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AS COMPETITION FOR DONATIONS INCREASES, A WAY FORWARD FOR NONPROFITS Nonprofit organizations face an unsettled future as challenges and market disruptions threaten the traditional foundations of their businesses. Competition for donations has increased in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic disruption has accelerated this trend. With many in-person fundraising activities still on hold, some nonprofit leaders face immense pressure to figure out how to not only advance their missions, but also simply sustain operations. Given budget limitations, leaders must invest in areas that will most effectively advance the organization’s mission. Here are some ideas for how nonprofit organizations can prepare for a more successful future, even during this time of upheaval.
RETHINK YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION Historically, passion has driven donations. While still important, prospective donors are increasingly looking for an organization to make a compelling case for its impact. Donors want statistics that demonstrate the organization is accomplishing its mission. So, a nonprofit organization must collect data, analyze it and uncover insights – then, communicate the best of those insights. Organization leaders must devise marketing strategies that reach a wider audience of potential donors with messages that will resonate in a crowded marketplace. They should start by scrutinizing their current efforts to identify opportunities. For example: • How well does your marketing material and website explain the organization’s mission and impact? • Is your website visually compelling and easily navigable? • Are you posting at least once a week on your social media channels?
support a remote work environment. For example, employees without company-issued laptops had to work on personal computers. If these computers didn’t have the latest security updates, the organization and its data were suddenly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Beyond the remote-work challenges of the past year, a lack of advanced technology slows an organization’s operations. Though it’s tough to consider spending more money today, equipping employees with technology that makes their lives easier will improve efficiency, performance and morale.
INVEST IN TALENT For a nonprofit organization to prosper amid today’s challenges, it needs to build a team of passionate employees. In the past, nonprofits attracted and retained employees by offering benefits that for-profit companies couldn’t match. Unfortunately for nonprofits, this benefits gap is virtually nonexistent today. Leaders should consider where they can differentiate themselves from competitors. For instance, can they offer a flexible work culture? Or create a work environment that’s uniquely enjoyable and rewarding? This focus on talent will strengthen the organization today and ease the succession process, when the time comes for the organization’s current leaders to step aside.
BOOST ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH BY TACKLING LINGERING DEFICIENCIES Although the future may seem daunting, there is a clear path forward for nonprofit organizations. The organizations that are honest with themselves, identify their lingering deficiencies and make a concerted effort to tackle these deficiencies will give themselves an edge as we move into a post-pandemic world.
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When the pandemic forced staff into remote work environments, it laid bare many organizations’ longstanding technological deficiencies. Some nonprofit organizations didn’t have the infrastructure to
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Proving a bad day golfing can still be a good day at the office. The 26th Annual Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Presenting Sponsor
Thursday, July 22 & Friday, July 23, 2021 Piper Glen Golf Club
Four Person Scramble - Each Day 11:00 am - Lunch provided 12:00 pm - Shotgun Start 5:30 pm - 19th Hole Reception Tee Gifts Sponsor
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Putting Green Sponsor
Driving Range Sponsor
Visit www.gscc.org or contact David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 x215 or dearhart@gscc.org to register your team and/or sponsor a hole.
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