Nonprofit Development Center Educational Opportunities
The training component of the Center is designed for staff members, board members and executive directors of nonprofit organizations. By bringing in seasoned professionals, we are able to offer the best ideas and information on various topics including – but not limited to – fundraising, marketing, volunteerism, technology, grant writing and human resources.
The courses are available to any nonprofit organization in the East Texas area. Reservations are required. To reserve your seat, click "Contact Us" and choose NDC from the drop down menu.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities from the Nonprofit Ddevelopment Center
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March 18, 2010 –
Nationally acclaimed author Marshall Howard will show you how to Make Fundraising More Comfortable For Your Board – And Much More Effective for Your Organization!
Using the principle “Relationships Begin to Unlock Treasure Within,” discover how to get board members to comfortably share some of their valuable resources with you and put them to work growing your mission.
Learn how to overcome the four biggest roadblocks that stop boards from fundraising. Release your organization's untapped potential. Continually uncover countless development treasures beyond the obvious. Create practical, easy ways to fundraise with the help of your board.
This fun, interactive half-day program shows key staff and board how to work in teams. Be sure to bring a team member to gain the most from this interactive workshop. You'll learn how to uncover all those golden nuggets buried within your board and supporters. You'll learn a step-by-step roadmap based on Marshall Howard’s nationally acclaimed bestseller Let Have Lunch Together, Marshall's unique, 25 year proven system helps you continually spot opportunities based on a volunteer's occupation, lifestyle, hobbies, experiences, and passions.
After taking this course, you'll immediately know how to:
• Secure the board introductions and referrals you've always wanted
• Get more board members making more asks with greater results
• Create an engaged board consistently raising the money you need
Each attendee receives:
• A copy of Let's Have Lunch Together - $25 Value
• A 50 page full color Resource Manual - $20 Value
• New Donor Assessment Form for Board Members
March 18, 2010 in the Tyler Chamber of Commerce Genecov Room, 315 N. Broadway Ave., from 8:30am to Noon. Registration fee only $50 per person.
The Nonprofit Development Center appreciates the generous funding of the Retail Merchants Association Charitable Fund at East Texas Communities Foundation and The Robert M. Rogers Foundation, without which this program would not be possible.
Fax your registration to 903-534-5964 (use form below), or register online by credit card via
the Online Store.
Organization _________________________________________ Phone __________________________ E-Mail _______________________________________________________________________________ Your Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Number attending: ______ x $50 each = _______ Total: ____________ PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION. Questions? Call us at 903-581-6376
April 21, 2010
Message Strategy – Creating Language That Draws New Donors To You presented by Dave Goetz, Chicago, IL. Participants will learn how constituents really think and will develop fresh, unique language that attracts new donors. Participants will also receive follow up consultations with Mr. Goetz to fine-tune their unique message and ways to adapt that message for different markets.
Genecov Room, Tyler Chamber of Commerce, 315 N. Broadway Ave., from 8:30 to Noon. Fee $40
May 12, 2010
Creating the Most Powerful Tool in Funds Development: The Case Statement presented by Carole Rylander from Dallas, Texas. This full day workshop takes an “A to Z” approach to creating a compelling client story and statistics on community issues that demand change. Workshop participants will “work the process” with an outline and framework for drafting a powerful communication and fund development tool.
Tyler Junior College - West Campus, 1530 S. SW. Loop 323, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Lunch onsite is included. Fee $65
June & July 2010 (dates are pending)
Microsoft Office 2007 Classes: presented by Eileen Whitaker. Hands-on classes for building stronger computer skills for internal capacity challenges such as streamlining project management, evaluation, and data collection efforts. Intended for nonprofit staff and volunteers.
Please contact us at jtaylor@uwtyler to be placed on the waiting list and express your desired software program and level of expertise.
Fee per full day course $65.
Ongoing Educational Opportunities from NDC
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Is your organization located outside of the Tyler/Smith County area? Are you interested in advancing your nonprofit management skills? Want to know more about a subject but don't have time to spend researching the topic? The Nonprofit Development Center is here to help. Our "Circuit Rider" program can bring the training to your organization. If you want training on your own terms, just take a look at the topics below and email Judith or Jo to make the necessary arrangements.
Circuit Rider Training Topics:
Life Stages of Nonprofit Organizations: Where are we and what should we do next?
Social Networking for Your Organization
Grant Seeking Basics
Proposal Writing Basics
Proposal Budgeting Basics
What to Do Before You Seek a Grant
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Your Board and Fundraising
Prospect Research Basics
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Foundations and Their Roles in Philanthropy
How to Approach a Foundation
We strive to make our training accessible, so in most cases there is no charge to your agency. Don't see what you need? Contact us to see what can be tailored to your specific requirements. Set your personalized training dates for the new year soon!