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Nonprofit Essentials: Increasing Your Talent Pipeline Through Service Learning Opportunities
Aug
22

Nonprofit Essentials: Increasing Your Talent Pipeline Through Service Learning Opportunities

In today’s competitive labor market, cultivating a strong and sustainable talent pipeline is essential for nonprofit success. This session, led by professionals from local and state workforce agencies, explores how service learning can be leveraged to address both immediate organizational needs and long-term workforce development goals. Participants will learn how to partner with educational institutions, workforce development boards, and community programs to create meaningful service learning opportunities that not only enhance organizational capacity but also introduce potential future employees to the nonprofit sector. This session will offer real-world examples, practical tools, and insights from workforce professionals who understand how service learning can drive recruitment, retention, and mission alignment.

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Nonprofit Essentials: Accounting for Impact-Understanding Nonprofit Financials
Sep
22

Nonprofit Essentials: Accounting for Impact-Understanding Nonprofit Financials

Managing a nonprofit’s mission means managing its money — but nonprofit accounting isn’t just business accounting with different vocabulary. It requires a unique understanding of fund restrictions, program allocations, compliance, and how to tell your financial story to donors, boards, and funders alike.

This 90-minute session will demystify the fundamentals of nonprofit accounting, helping you better understand the structure of nonprofit financial statements, how to track restricted vs. unrestricted funds, and what financial metrics really matter. Whether you’re new to financial oversight or seeking a better grasp of the numbers you report each month, this session will equip you with tools and insights to manage your mission with greater confidence and clarity.

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Nonprofit Essentials: Building Strong Foundation-Developing Bylaws and Board Member Expectations for Nonprofits
Jun
12

Nonprofit Essentials: Building Strong Foundation-Developing Bylaws and Board Member Expectations for Nonprofits

Effective governance is the backbone of a successful nonprofit. Clear, well-crafted bylaws and board member expectations help organizations operate smoothly, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with their mission. Yet, many nonprofits struggle with outdated or unclear governance documents, leading to confusion, inefficiencies, and legal vulnerabilities.

In this session, a legal expert will guide nonprofit leaders through the key elements of strong bylaws and how to set clear expectations for board members. Attendees will learn best practices for drafting, updating, and enforcing bylaws to support a well-functioning board and organization. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining existing governance structures, this session will provide practical insights and legal considerations to help your nonprofit thrive.

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Nonprofit Essentials:       Navigating Social Media Policies- Protecting Your Brand and Engaging Your Community
Apr
25

Nonprofit Essentials: Navigating Social Media Policies- Protecting Your Brand and Engaging Your Community

This engaging panel discussion is designed to help nonprofit leaders and professionals build sustainable, effective relationships with local funders. Beyond the grant proposal process, maintaining ongoing communication and cultivating meaningful partnerships are critical to long-term funding success. Panelists will share real-world strategies, best practices, and lessons learned from their experiences in working with local funders.

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Nonprofit Essentials: Building Stronger Partnership-Insights for Engaging Local Funders
Mar
14

Nonprofit Essentials: Building Stronger Partnership-Insights for Engaging Local Funders

This engaging panel discussion is designed to help nonprofit leaders and professionals build sustainable, effective relationships with local funders. Beyond the grant proposal process, maintaining ongoing communication and cultivating meaningful partnerships are critical to long-term funding success. Panelists will share real-world strategies, best practices, and lessons learned from their experiences in working with local funders.

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