Fall 2010 Workshop Descriptions
Register Building and Managing a Successful Volunteer Program
Thursday, September 16th from 9:00 AM – Noon, $30
Life Foundation (formerly the Quadrangle Building), Suite 302B upstairs – 1000 South Main Street, Salinas
Volunteers play a key role in the nonprofit sector, and successful organizations utilize a strategy to build and sustain vital volunteer program. In this workshop, Gilda Estrada, Manager of Volunteer Programs at United Way Monterey County, offers nonprofit staff and community groups an opportunity to develop plans to recruit and work effectively with volunteers. Special topics will include supervision and risk management concerns as well as evaluation. Presented by Gilda Estrada.
Register Quick Steps to Strategic Communications
Monday, September 27th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $30 for one of series, $50 for both
Steinbeck Center, Santa Rita Room – One Main Street, Salinas
Offered as Part 1 of a two workshop series. Part 2 is October 27, "Aligning Your Social Media Strategy with Your Communications Strategy Featuring Beth Kanter." (This workshop may also be taken as a stand alone).
This workshop made possible in part by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
The workshop will provide you with a streamlined process to pinpoint a communications strategy that can help save you time, energy, and funds. Rather than thinking too long term or too large, this workshop aims to be realistic about what you can accomplish within the capacity of your organization. Come with one of your organizational goals that involves communication to any audience. Then work with communications expert Dan Cohen to develop a short and sweet communications plan that will help you reach one of your organizational goals. Bring your plan back for the October workshop, Aligning Your Social Media Strategy with Your Communications Strategy, to take it one step further. Presented by Dan Cohen.
Register Introduction to Grant Proposal Development
Wednesday, October 13th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $45
Community Foundation for Monterey County office, 2354 Garden Rd, Monterey
Great for both beginning and intermediate grant seekers this workshop provides foundational tools to create successful grant proposals. Topics include Planning for Success, Key Components of a Successful Proposal, and What Funders Want to See. Practical exercises will help you develop the key components of your proposal.
Presented by Joy Rubey.
Exceeding Your Fundraising Goals through Effective Donor Cultivation (AFP)
Monday, October 25th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Free for AFP members and $25 for all others
Community Foundation for Monterey County office, 2354 Garden Rd, Monterey
Registration for this AFP/MAP event is not available online. To register, contact Brenda Whitsett of AFP Monterey Bay Chapter at whitgroup@razzolink.com.
Contributors of all dollar amounts like to be "courted." They want you to develop a relationship with them before you ask for a gift. But how do you manage the cultivation process? What are creative ways to get potential donors involved with your cause? How do you explain to your boss that cultivation activities are important when he or she is asking, "Show me the money"? Presented by AFP Master Teachers, Alice L. Ferris and James Anderson, the GoalBusters.
Register Aligning Your Social Media Strategy with Your Communications Strategy
Wednesday, October 27th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $30 for one of series, $50 for both
Steinbeck Center, Santa Rita Room – One Main Street, Salinas
Offered as Part 2 of a two workshop series. Part 1 is September 27, "Quick Steps to Strategic Communications" (This workshop may also be taken as a stand alone for those organizations with an existing communications plan ).
This workshop made possible in part by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Join social media expert and trainer Beth Kanter, CEO of Zoetica and author of The Networked Nonprofit, for this interactive strategy workshop. Social media is transforming how nonprofits do their work and relate to external audiences. Strategic use of social media allows organizations to reach new people and bring added value to social change work. An integrated social media strategy can help your organization spread your advocacy messages, attract new people, and increase awareness of your brand throughout the community. Your nonprofit will leave armed with many insights and practical tips to get powerful results. Presented by Beth Kanter.
Register Grassroots Fundraising (in Spanish)
Saturday, November 6 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Free for Neighborhood Grants Program Grantees and Poder Popular groups and $20 for all others.
Police Department Community Room, 109 4th St, (at Belden), Gonzales
“You already know everyone you need to know to raise all the money you need.” – Kim Klein In this workshop, we will explore the many ways small, community-based organizations can raise money to support their activities. You will develop the key messages that can be used to solicit support from neighbors, businesses and funding organizations. The workshop will look at different methods often used in raising funds in local communities, and how to decide which ones will be most helpful to your organization. Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation is available to facilitate communication between all participants.
Presented by Community Foundation staff: Aurelio Salazar, Jr. and Kaki Rusmore.
Regístrese Fondos para su Organización Comunitaria
Sábado, 6 de noviembre de la 1:00 PM al 4:00 PM,
Grátis para participantes en el Programa de Becas para Vecindarios grupos de Poder Popular, $20 para otras personas
Local: Salón Comunitario del Departamento de Policía, 109 4th St, (esquina con Belden), Gonzales
“Ya conocen ustedes todas las personas que necesitan conocer para recaudar todo el dinero que necesitan.” – Kim Klein. En este taller exploramos las muchas maneras que organizaciones comunitarias pequeñas pueden usar para levantar fondas para sus actividades. Ustedes elaborarán mensajes claves para solicitar apoyo de vecinos, negocios y organizaciones donantes. El taller revisará diferentes métodos usados para recaudar fondos en comunidades locales, y cómo decidir cuáles ayudarán más a su organización. Se puede pedir interpretación simultánea (español/inglés) para facilitar la comunicación entre participantes. Facilitado por Aurelio Salazar, Jr. y Kaki Rusmore.
Register Board Seminar: Leadership in Changing Times
Monday, November 15th from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (includes dinner)
$40, $30 for each additional person from same organization
Community Foundation for Monterey County office, 2354 Garden Rd, Monterey
What does it mean to be a successful leader of today’s nonprofit organization? How can your organization stay true to its mission and values while being flexible and nimble in the changing marketplace? How can your organization make good strategic decisions about what to do – and not do? How can your organization learn what works and what doesn’t work, and use these lessons to become more effective? TCC Group will provide an overview of adaptive capacity, key frameworks and tools that can help you as you navigate the rapids of organizational change, and examples of successful adaptive leadership. There will also be ample time for you to reflect on the ideas presented and discuss how to apply them to your current situation. Participants will leave with:
- A stronger sense of what is core to your organization
- Tools to evaluate market conditions and organizational priorities and make strategic decisions
- Ideas for developing a system and culture of organizational learning that will help your organization do things differently to maximize impact
- Inspiration to be an adaptive leader
Presented by Susan Misra.
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