Still time to register

There is still time to register for the last 2 classes of the spring semester. Two classes will be offered later this week.

• Developing a Fundraising Plan
  Jean Pudlo May 7 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $82
  
• Board Development for Young and Growing Nonprofits
  Jean Pudlo May 8 9:00 am to Noon $50
  

See the complete course descriptions below.

Scholarships are also available from the Outer Banks community Foundation, call (252) 261-8839 for more information.

Questions call Bob Muller at 252-207-5287

Thurs. May 7 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Developing a Fundraising Plan - Jean Pudlo - #12069
A good fundraising plan focuses your agency on the most productive path toward sustainability. Step out of the day-to-day and evaluate prospective donor groups from a marketing perspective. Compare the effort and resources required for various funding methods including direct mail, special events, foundation and corporate grants. Put them together into a balanced, practical plan. We will use case studies and your situations to apply basic marketing concepts and outline steps to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan. . ($4 fee 1 hour networking lunch)

Fri. May 8 9:00 am to Noon
Board Development for Young and Growing Nonprofits - Jean Pudlo - #12070
We will explore together how a board must answer these questions for their organization: Why does this organization exist? How will we get our work done? What resources will we need and where do we find them? How well are we doing? Then, we will review a life cycle approach to how boards can organize to work well in the early stages of an organization – from beginnings to being fairly established. We will explore the dynamics of changing from a “hands-on” board to more a board with clearly separated board and staff roles leading to a more mature organization. We’ll share practical ideas on your questions about boards.
Jean Pudlo serves the nonprofit community as a consultant based in Greensboro. She has over 15 years experience with nonprofit organizations, and an MBA in Public and Nonprofit Management from Northwestern University. ($4 fee no lunch)

Information session on Wed. 12:30 and 7:00 p.m.

I will be hosting the semester information session at the Education Pavillion at The Nature Conservancy at Nags Head. The information session is designed to provide basic information about the Duke Nonprofit Management Program and the courses it offers. The information session must be completed before you can register for any of the program's classes.
You can also complete the information session online at the Nonprofit Management Program website.
Hope to see you in the woods or at one of the classes.
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Free Webinar from Guidestar

Guidestar, one of my favorite nonprofit sites, is offering a free webinar (world wide web based seminar).

Event Title Nonprofit Research and Analysis Tools to Get the Job Done

Event Description These days, everyone has to do more with less. With resources stretched to the breaking point, having the tools to work more effectively is critical. GuideStar Premium gives you a cost-effective way to mine nonprofit intelligence more efficiently. Register for this free Webinar to find out how GuideStar Premium can help you meet your professional objectives more easily.

You can sign up at the registration page.
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PJ on working with a Graphic Designer

The Philantropy Journal has some good advice about working with a graphic designer on your publications and web site. Bottom line:

Yesterday would be nice. Think through the process completely and anticipate. To avoid last-minute edits and expensive overnight shipping charges, start pre-planning for events months in advance. If you have a quarterly newsletter, post reminders on the calendar or create a timeline for submissions and due dates.

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Investing in NonProfit Skills

Nice piece in the Philanthropy Journal about the importance of developing nonprofit skills. The article highlights the benefits of training and the lack of training dollars for most NGOs:I

n 2005, the average corporation spent just over $1,000 per employee on professional development, and best-in-class businesses spent $1,435, says the State of the Industry Report by the American Society for Training & Development.

Nonprofits and governments, on the other hand, spent an average of $656 per employee.

"People see professional development as the nice-to-haves, rather than the must-haves," says Kathleen Enright, executive director of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, a coalition of about 300 grantmakers. "I would argue it is absolutely critical."

There is a growing movement among grant makers to look beyond program specifics to the total performance and skills a grant seeking agencies. This is driving an effort to increase training and skill building efforts.

New CEO Class at TCC still open

This note from Irene Bailey at the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence at Tidewater Community College:
Greetings everyone,
Seats remain for the New CEOs course scheduled for January 8 and 15. In addition to executive directors, we have had board members, staff, and volunteers attend with rave reviews. If you are a board member interested in gaining insights into the complexities of your CEOs role, staff or volunteer aspiring to the role, or just in need of more information, come join us. If you have questions about course content, let me know. A registration form is attached.

Workforce Development will be providing coverage throughout the holiday. So do not hesitate to call, 757-822-1170, or email lbailey@tcc.edu. Vickie and I wish you a successful new year and look forward to seeing you soon.

COURSE: "New CEOs: Moving from Surviving to Thriving"
If you are like most new nonprofit executive directors, you find leading your nonprofit to be rewarding but challenging. This two-day course will teach strategies and skills to help new executive directors like you become effective leaders. Topics include understanding the nonprofit culture; roles of the executive director, board and staff; sound financial management; and leadership development. This course is open to anyone but is targeted toward nonprofit executive directors with two years or less experience in their current positions.

Date: January 8 and 15, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502
Tuition: $85

INSTRUCTOR: Jane Stein
Jane Stein is the owner of JPS Consulting in Norfolk, Virginia. A sought after facilitator, speaker and trainer, Jane has presented her programs in board development, management, leadership development, marketing, public relations, and fundraising to nonprofit agencies throughout the United States. Her experience also includes a tenure as a national director for major gifts for the American Cancer Society. Currently, Jane serves as the national chairman for training for the United Jewish Communities (formerly the United Jewish Appeal). She shares her secrets for success in these turbulent times and inspires her audiences to solve challenges in the nonprofit community in a humorous and heartfelt manner. Jane holds a Masters in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Wheaton College in Massachusetts.

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