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Generations: The Challenge of A Lifetime for Your Nonprofit:
"As the generations change, new challenges arise for nonprofits in the
area of staff, board, finance, marketing, technology and the people the
organization serves. In this hands-on day, Peter discusses how each of
the key generations, Greatest, Silent, Boomers, GenX, and Gen@ affect
your nonprofit and how you can get ahead of the generation change
curve."
Mission-Based Management: "This
fast-paced day covers all the key elements of successful not-for-profit
organizations found in Peter Brinckerhoff's award-winning book. Topics
include: Mission Statements, Building Better Boards, Staff Management,
The Wired Not-for-Profit, Mission-Based Marketing, Financial
Empowerment, Planning, and Social Entrepreneurship. Come spend a day
with one of the most innovative and entertaining thinkers in the
not-for-profit sector!"
Non-Profit Stewardship: "The concept of
stewardship is one that applies in dozens of ways to the management and
boards of not-for-profit organizations. Peter Brinckerhoff, author of
the book by the same name will show you how a stewardship mindset can
be put into action to benefit your organization and the people it
serves. Peter will explain how to think and act like a steward, and
then specific applications for Boards, Staff, Funders, Finance,
Planning and Risk-Taking. Don't miss this important day of learning"
Mission-Based Management in Difficult Financial Times: "Many
not-for-profits are facing difficult financial challenges, and if this
is true for your organization, this session is for you. Peter
Brinckerhoff, the author of the award-winning book Mission-Based
Management, shows you how to react as a good steward in times of
financial stress. Peter will show you both strategic and tactical
responses to a crisis, as well as a checklist for leadership in
difficult times. Don't miss this timely and informative session."
Financial Empowerment: "Learn how to go
beyond just financial stability all the way to empowerment. Peter will
show you the key characteristics of a financially empowered
organization, as well as details on starting an endowment, getting more
out of your financial reports, how to price for better mission, how to
plan your cash and capital needs, and the role of the Executive
Director in Financial Empowerment. If you are interested in having your
organization more mission-capable, don't miss this session!"
Mission-Based Marketing: "Learn how to
market your organization in today's increasingly competitive
environment. Peter will show you how to apply successful marketing
techniques to your mission-based organization. Topics include: market
identification, surveying, focus groups, better marketing materials,
using technology in marketing, how to achieve customer satisfaction,
and getting everyone in your organization on the marketing team. This
is an essential session for any not-for-profit manager who wants to get
the most mission for the money!"
Faith-Based Management: "Faith-Based not
for profits, whether places of worship or community service
organizations, share key management, policy, financial characteristics.
And their perspective on the world is shaped by their faith. In this
session, you will learn what makes faith-based not-for-profits special,
their unique challenges, and how to address the many secular challenges
that confront your organization while holding on to your core
foundation of faith."
Social Entrepreneurship: "The social
entrepreneur takes risks on behalf of those that his or her
organization serves. In today's increasingly competitive world,
managers and policymakers for our not-for-profits must learn how to
assess these risks and make them reasonable for their organization.
This session will focus on the core philosophies of the social
entrepreneur, how to adapt the traditional business planning process to
mission outcomes, and how to assess your organization's core
competencies as you decide how to best focus your hard-earned
resources."
