2015 Workshops

You’re fully committed to your mission and the programs that advance it, but none of it comes free!

One of the key responsibilities of a nonprofit board is to ensure that their organization has enough resources to fulfill its mission. This means developing and raising often much needed financial support.

Are you and the members of your organization taking an organized approach to your fund development efforts?

Do you sit on your hands when it’s time to step up for fund development?

If you are unsure how to fulfill this role for yourself or your organization’s board could use a kick start to their current program or process, then this CNL workshop is for YOU!

There are many roles board members can play in the philanthropic process. We will look at those roles and present a practical solution for engaging your board and others in your nonprofit using Kay Sprinkle Grace’s AAA Fund raising management tool.  The workshop will also spend time engaged in practicing ‘The Ask’.

We are pleased to bring in Jennifer Litton Singer, CFRE as the presenter of this material. Jennifer helped co-found The Friendship Club in 1995. She served in several roles there and became the Executive Director in 2004.  Jennifer has a degree in Communication from the University of Colorado at Boulder and  is currently working toward her  Masters in Nonprofit Management.

Join CNL and find your comfort zone when developing support for your organization; come away viewing fundraising with confidence and a sense of fulfillment.

Friday, December 4th,  8:30am – 12:00pm

Suggested Participants: Board Members, Executive Directors and Development Directors

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors

LEADERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADVOCATES:

Offices of P. Scott Browne

Law Offices of Rich Keene

Terry Brown, Commonwealth Financial Network

 

 

 

 

 

• Do you rely on someone ELSE in your organization to understand the financial statements without fully understanding them yourself?
• Do you wish you were more clear but don’t know want to derail a meeting by asking a question you think you should already know the answer to?
• Do you wish you had a better understanding of what you are approving or what you are responsible for?

If you answered YES to even one of these questions then this workshop is for you.

You will:

• Gain confidence around your organizations finances
• Have a better sense of what to look for to determine your organization’s fiscal health and/or spot red flags
• Have FUN while learning

Aimed at Board Members, Executive Directors and other appropriate staff, organizations are encouraged to send multiple people so that all members of your organization are “on the same financial page” and speaking about finances with a shared knowledge.

Presenter, Judy Nichols is a local CPA, here in Nevada County for the past 14 years.  Her background includes; CPA practice in AZ and Chief Financial Officer of an insurance company.

Judy delights in bringing clarity and understanding to those of us whose education and professional background did not include nonprofit finances.

In addition to her professional career and passion, Judy is a Distinguished Toastmaster who brings her enthusiasm, knowledge and humor to her presentations.

Tuesday, June 30th, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm 

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors

               Torrey Bowman, Financial Advisor

 

    Law Offices of Minor & Keene    

 

           

 

Friday, April 24th -11:00am – 1:30pm

Branding: (a brief definition) The expression of the essential truth or value of an organization, product, or service. The communication of its characteristics, values, and attributes which clarify what the particular brand is and is not.

There can’t be any question of whether “brand” is important for a nonprofit – the only question is whether an organization will build and manage their brand intentionally and strategically, or, by contrast, simply leave it to emerge on its own.

In today’s very ‘loud’ world with Social media input and output and the desire from supporters for transparency, it is imperative that nonprofits create brands that make for organizational cohesion and generate trust. 

This CNL workshop will explore a paradigm shift and brand management mindset offered by the best-selling book “The Brand IDEA.” Instead of thinking of the brand as a logo and tagline, the new paradigm understands brand as the embodiment of an organization’s mission and values.

Presenters Leidhra Johnson and Tina Reynolds of Uptown Studios will delve into the framework of the brand IDEA and the three principles it encompasses: brand Integrity, brand Democracy, and brand Affinity.

They will explore ways to develop and manage organizational brand with a strategic approach centered on mission and based on a participatory process, shared values, and the development of key partnerships. 

A brand strategy built in this way, with integrity, will ultimately garner more support – donors, volunteers – and help to build capacity and strengthen impact for the organization. 

This workshop will offer a clear roadmap for identity alignment that is stakeholder-centered and mission driven. Learn how to put this new “Brand Idea” into action and reap the rewards by building a stronger brand that will enhance your organization’s capacity and strengthen impact.

 

About Our Presenters:

Uptown Studios has been a creative source in Sacramento since 1992 – a Sacramento-based visual communications firm specializing in website design, graphic design, video production and social media management and training.

Tina Reynolds – Owner/Principal, Uptown Studios
Tina has been running her own design firm since 1976. As the community face of Uptown Studios and holder of the “big picture,” Tina brings her extensive design career and experience to each and every project. Tina leads by example, bringing her fiery enthusiasm and eagerness to each project. Tina is always here to remind you to make it “Easy, Fun and Popular!” 

Leidhra Johnson, Social Media Director, Uptown Studios
Leidhra is the Director of Social media Uptown Studios. Leidhra manages maintenance, analysis, and training, along with our team of social media account reps, for our clients that need assistance. Leidhra utilizes all of her training to keep our clients in the lead when it comes to influence and engagement on social media channels

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