Running a nonprofit is challenging and legal questions come up all the time. With so many issues to juggle every day, it’s hard to find time to read up on best practices, keep abreast of changes in laws, and focus on vague risks that you may not even be able to articulate. This workshop will […]
Your Message Live: Public Speaking
When it comes to influencing an audience, live communication is more effective than podcasts, webinars, videos and written communication. Yet most people do not receive adequate or early enough training to feel competent and confident speaking to groups. In this didactic and interactive workshop, you’ll learn, practice and integrate the 4 Points of Connection that […]
Networking with a Purpose
Networking has become more challenging and yet exponentially easier at the same time. We hear about networking all the time, but what is it and how do you do it? It is a crucial skill to master whatever profession you are in. Often people think networking must be a quid quo pro for both parties. […]
Emotional Intelligence: Tools for Creating a Climate of Inclusion, Respect and Positivity
Whether you are a volunteer, staff or board member, this workshop will present an overview of Emotional Intelligence, an awareness of “toxic” behaviors that impact motivation and performance and techniques you can use immediately to create a more positive environment. You will take away: 1. Three ways to structure communication so individuals feel included, respected […]
Designing and Delegating Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities
One of the most frustrating things nonprofits do to volunteers is give them assignments that are poorly-designed, poorly-explained, and under-resourced. You know how hard it is to attract and energize good volunteers; don’t make this harder by misusing their valuable time and talents. In this session you’ll learn how to do a needs assessment to […]
