Fundraising “how-to” trainings can be great – but these trainings alone are not enough. In order to be successful in fundraising, several other factors need to be included.   This day-long workshop will provide fundraising training along with learning opportunities in two complementary areas - documenting the value and success of your programs through evaluation and […]

In today's economic and social environment, nonprofits are facing daunting challenges, as well as unprecedented opportunities, to innovate and serve. The key to the board's success in leading, shaping and supporting the organization is effective board leadership. An effective working relationship between the board and staff is absolutely essential. This small, hands-on workshop will address […]

This workshop will cover two elements crucial to safeguarding your organization: Risk Management and Human Resources basics. Risk management is an essential part of your nonprofit’s operation and leadership and ensures that your organization can safely carry out its mission, while protecting its client population as well as the organization’s employees and volunteers.  Staffing decisions […]

  Understanding your nonprofit’s goals and vision for the future are critical for an organization’s success. However, organizations with limited financial resources often don’t know where to begin. This hands-on workshop will focus on: • Determining when your organization needs strategic planning • Benefits of undergoing a strategic planning process • Key components of a […]

In today's economic and social environment, nonprofits are facing daunting challenges, as well as unprecedented opportunities, to innovate and serve. The key to the board's success in leading, shaping and supporting the organization is effective board leadership. An effective working relationship between the board and staff is absolutely essential. This small, hands-on workshop will address […]

Most Board members understand that they have a fundraising responsibility – but the question is “where do I begin?” There are many ways to be an active and effective participant in fundraising for the nonprofit Board on which you are member. This workshop will help Board members better understand their fundraising role and will address […]

Volunteers are often vital to an organization’s success and providing an effective and supportive environment for your volunteers will motivate continued participation. This hands-on workshop is designed to help nonprofits build and strengthen their volunteer programs, providing participants with tools and techniques for recruiting, training, placing, and retaining volunteers.  In addition, participants will engage in […]

Most Board members understand that they have a fundraising responsibility – but the question is “where do I begin?” There are many ways to be an active and effective participant in fundraising for the nonprofit Board on which you are member. This workshop will help Board members better understand their fundraising role and will address […]

Thank you for another great conference.   Click here for speaker contact information Click here for the slides This year's theme was Climate Change.   Research tells us that a positive school climate is directly related to improved academic achievement at all levels of schooling. With that in mind, sessions at the 2018 GAR Educator […]

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