March 17, 2010 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Fundraising Roundtable

How the recession has presented new opportunities and changed our fundraising in positive ways

Fee: $25. Click here to register.

Enough already about how tough 2009 was for fundraising. Let's take a look at the upside of the recession's downside.  This roundtable is all about: how you've made positive changes to your fundraising efforts this past year, the new opportunities you've pursued because of the recession, improvements you've made in donor communications, and a sharing of success stories to launch 2010.  

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March 18, 2010 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fee: $155 - $225. Click here to register.

This workshop focuses on definitions; the various concepts and components involved in the development of financial information; and an overview of basic financial reports. Topics include internal controls, activity vs. source reporting, cash vs. accrual, restricted and unrestricted funds, and allocation of revenues and costs.

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March 23, 2010 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fee: $155 - $225. Click here to register.

Everyone knows that finance is a big part of the Executive Director's job, but how do you know if you're succeeding? If you would like to gain confidence in your abilities to oversee your agency's finances as well as supervise your finance staff, this workshop might be exactly what you need. We'll cover topics such as assessing your financial condition, setting realistic financial goals and monitoring financial progress. This workshop is an opportunity to learn from your peers and leave with practical ideas for improving your financial leadership in the midst of current funding realities.  Includes the book, "Financial Leadership for Nonprofit Executives" by Jeanne Bell and Elizabeth Schaffer.

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