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Network Notes - Featured Events from Around the State
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September, 2017
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Below are select offerings from each region. For the full listing of events and workshops go to our Searchable Calendar.
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"Don't be surprised to discover that luck
favors those who are prepared."
~ H. Jackson Brown
Life's Little Instruction Book
Elizabeth is a master fund raiser. Yes, she's good at writing, and receiving, grants. But what her colleagues admire most is her ability to connect with the right people who become major donors. Some people might think that she's lucky. Sure, she's often in the right place at the right time, and showing up where donors are is a big key.
But how do you find prospective donors?
The short answer is, it takes lots of preparation.
Here are some of Elizabeth's "secrets":
- Your donors have a lot in common, both with your organization and with each other. When you find out what those commonalities are, you can better identify prospects who have an affinity for your organization.
- A good prospect not only must believe in the work you do, they must have the ability to give at a significant level. Of course, every donor is important, but it takes a lot of preparation and energy to cultivate a major donor, and your time is a valuable resource.
- You have to find a way to reach a prospect. Cold calls and direct mail don't work very well. However, your current donors are a great way to make connections with potential donors. Ask your current donors, volunteers, board members, and staff to suggest names of prospective donors.
- Hold an event to introduce prospective donors to your organization without asking for a donation. These "non-ask events" can be as simple as an agency tour or as elaborate as an intimate reception at the home of a major donor or board member. It's the follow-up after such an event that is key to cultivating a new donor.
- Start small, focusing on highest donor levels, and narrow your target within that level to test strategies. It's all about relationships and building trust.
- As tempting as it might be, don't jump right to the "ask" after meeting even the most enthusiastic prospective donor. Remember that donor cultivation is a "crock pot" not a "microwave."
This month's download provides some information for board members on their role in fundraising, along with a quick checklist.
Preparing for "luck,"
Bea Northcott
Training Associate
Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
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Special Event:
Volunteers - Maximizing the Most of Those Who Serve
Learn the critical success factors to running a successful fundraising campaign for your organization. Integrated with hands-on and peer-peer discussion, you will walk away with improved best practices to implement in your own campaign.
When: Friday, September 22, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm EDT
Where: Sugar Grove Church, 58512 Old CR 17, Goshen, IN
Presenter: Justin Maust, Founder of LeadUSA; John Maxwell's
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
Followed by: Q&A with Alan Weldy, General Counsel and Vice President, Goshen Health
Cost: $30, includes continental breakfast and lunch
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or more information, contact James Cramer,
Director, Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network, Northern Region or call (574) 295-1650.
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Southern Region
2017 Lunch and Leadership Series
Evansville
Legal Update 2017: Nonprofit Issues in the Trump Era
Attendees will review legal changes, both implemented and proposed, that most affect the nonprofit sector. These will include potential changes to tax law that may limit charitable deductions, immigration rules, and the loss of funding programs that support social service efforts. The program will also include a brief primer on basic governance and compliance issues.
When: Thursday, September 21, 11:15 am - 2:00 pm CDT
Where: Boy Scouts Buffalo Trace Council, 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN
Presenter: Scott Wylie, Executive Director, Volunteer Lawyer Program
Sponsors: United Way of Southwestern Indiana and the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
Cost:
$20, includes lunch and materials
Jasper
Crucial Conversations: Finally (and Successfully) have those difficult conversations you have been avoiding
Learn the concepts from best-selling book, Crucial Conversations, by Vital Smarts, on how to have difficult conversations at work, at home or in just about any setting, to improve your results. Whether it is a co-worker who is holding you back because he/she is not living up to commitments, a spouse who is spending beyond your budget, or a boss who is sending mixed messages, you will gain the understanding and skills to successfully address these issues with candor and respect... and improve your results!
When: Tuesday, October 24, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT
Where: The Train Depot, 201 Mill Street, Jasper, IN
Presenter: June Miller, Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
Sponsors: DuBois County Community Foundation and the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
Cost: $20, includes lunch and materials
Scottsburg
We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This! The Secrets to
Effective Meetings
Are you attending too many meetings, with too few results? All meetings, including those held by the board of directors, should be well run, productive, and a positive experience. This workshop provides the information and tools to help you plan and participate in meetings that show results without frustrating those in attendance. Leave prepared to make your very next meeting productive and worthwhile for everyone involved.
When:
Thursday, September 7, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 1092 W. Community Way, Scottsburg, IN
Presenter: June Miller, Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
Sponsor: Scott County Community Foundation
Cost: $10, includes lunch and materials
Register: Jaime Toppe at
info@scottcountyfoundation.org
Seymour
Crucial Conversations: Finally (and Successfully) have those difficult conversations you have been avoiding
Learn the concepts from best-selling book, Crucial Conversations, by Vital Smarts, on how to have difficult conversations at work, at home or in just about any setting, to improve your results. Whether it is a co-worker who is holding you back because he/she is not living up to commitments, a spouse who is spending beyond your budget, or a boss who is sending mixed messages, you will gain the understanding and skills to successfully address these issues with candor and respect... and improve your results!
When: Tuesday, November 9, 11:15 am - 1:30 pm EST
Where: Community Foundation of Jackson County, 107 Community Way, Seymour, IN
Presenter: June Miller, Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
Sponsors:
Jackson County United Way, Community Foundation of Jackson County, the Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce, the Jackson County Visitor Center, and Brownstown Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $20, includes lunch and materials
For more information, contact
June Miller, Director, Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network, Southern Region.
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Eastern Region
Strategic Planning: A Road to The Future
Strategically thinking, visioning, and planning for the future is an integral part of any successful nonprofit. But, doing so takes time and often dollars that the nonprofit does not readily have. In this workshop, you will learn how you can do all of this without spending a lot of money!
You will:
- Learn how to work with your board and staff team on developing a plan
- Discover how to embrace a mindset where Strategic Thinking is a part of your workday and every board meeting
- Understand how to create a workable document to help guide you in the future in fulfilling your mission and vision
When: Tuesday, September 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Where: Ball State University Alumni Center, Meeting Room 2, 2800 West Bethel Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306
Presenter: Toni Estep, TRE Consulting
Sponsor: United Way of Delaware County
Cost: $35
Generational Giving
There is a great generational shift occurring in the US affecting jobs, families, and philanthropy. Today, there are five generations of donors. How do you cater to all of their unique wants and needs?
Organizations find it difficult to find ways to approach each generation of donors; they either apply one-size-fits-all tactics or only focus on one or two generations. Despite what you may have heard, donors from all generations have many things in common.
There are no silver bullets, but in this session you will learn:
- Giving characteristics and preferences for each generation,
- Tactics for approaching each generation,
- The giving approaches common to all generations of donors.
When:
Tuesday, September 19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Where:
Greensburg Public Library, 1110 E. Main Street, Greensburg, IN 47240
Presenter:
Adam Clevenger, CFRE, Senior Associate, Loring, Sternberg & Associates
Sponsor:
Decatur County United Fund
Cost:
Free for Decatur County Staff and Volunteers, $35 for other counties
Richmond Series (final session)
Good Governance: Board's Role and Responsibilities
Participants will understand basic board roles and responsibilities, appropriate board size and structure, and proper ways to recruit, orient, and evaluate all board members. Plus, learn simple strategies and information you will need to move your board forward.
When:
Wednesday, September 27, 8:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Where:
Wayne County Historical Museum Community Room, 1150 North A Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (Located behind the actual museum and accessible from North 10th Street.)
Presenter:
Nick Parkevich, CFE, Loring, Sternberg and Associates
Sponsor:
Wayne County Foundation and AFP-Richmond
For more information, contact
Lesley Devine, Director, Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network, Eastern Region.
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Western Region
The Douglas W. Eberle Not-for-Profit Board Governance Series
This series, named after the late Douglas W. Eberle, is especially designed for the volunteer leaders on nonprofit boards.
The series is open to any Indiana nonprofit, though preference is given to Tippecanoe and surrounding counties, and limited to 75 attendees per session.
Where: The Lafayette Country Club, 1500 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905
- September 13 - Minimizing Risk and Preventing Fraud
- October 4 - Evaluating Your Board & Recruiting New Talent
- November 1 - Engaging Millennials to Serve and Give
The Putnam & Montgomery Nonprofit Learning Series
Where: The Inn at DePauw University, 2 W. Seminary Street, Greencastle, IN
Sponsors: Putnam County Community Foundation and the Montgomery County Community Foundation in conjunction with the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network. Crawfordsville-based workshops also receive support from the Hoosier Heartland State Bank.
Cost: $15 per person per workshop (in advance) / $25 (on site registration); includes lunch
Register:
www.mccf-in.org/grants/
Questions:
Tanis Monday,
Putnam County Community Foundation, 765-653-4978,
Cheryl Keim
, Montgomery County Community Foundation, 765-362-1267
Financial Best Practices and Essential Policies
When: Tuesday, September 12, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter: Melanie Lockwood Herman, Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Telling Your Story and Evaluating Impact
When: Tuesday, October 10, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter: Jennifer Pendleton, Aly Sterling Philanthropy
How to Make the Ask and Be Held Accountable for Success: Boards in Fundraising
When: Tuesday, November 14, 11:00 am - 2 p.m. EST
Presenter: Aly Sterling, Aly Sterling Philanthropy
For more information, contact
Tonja Stokes, Director,
Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network, Western Region.
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Central Region
Grant Writing for Beginners
Preparing well-written grant proposals is an essential element in the fundraising effort and sustainability of every nonprofit. This workshop outlines the most important elements of getting started in writing grant proposals that will result in additional funding. The benefit of this workshop will be a greater understanding of what is involved in grant proposal writing and more funding for your nonprofit. This workshop is designed for both nonprofit staff and board members.
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2:00 pm -5:00 pm EDT
Where: United Way of Central Indiana, 2955 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Presenter: Marci Price, Director of Grants and Foundations, United Way of Central Indiana
Cost: $30, United Way agencies; $35, others
How Your Communications Toolkit Can Key Operational Success
Bohlsen Group, the Indianapolis agency creating Unified Marketing for Good, hosts a single-day workshop that will help your organization develop its marketing toolkit so that you can raise more funds, recruit more volunteers, and more effectively share your impact story. To create the workshop's program, Bohlsen Group and the United Way of Central Indiana will let local nonprofits vote on the communications tactics they most want to explore in practical application.
When: Wednesday, November 1, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Where: United Way of Central Indiana, 2955 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Presenters: The team from Bohlsen Group, including President Vicki Bohlsen
Cost: $50, United Way agencies; $60, others
Board 101
This workshop is designed for nonprofit board members and staff, new and old, to learn more about best practices in board roles and responsibilities and highly effective board leadership.
When:
Wednesday, November 15, 9:00 am - Noon EST
Where: United Way of Central Indiana, 2955 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Presenter:
Rebecca Kirby, President and Lead Change Agent, Metamorphosis Change Agents
Cost:
$30, United Way agencies; $35, others
For more information, contact Stephanie Eft , Director, Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network, Central Region.
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