The Athens County Foundation, in conjunction with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio, is pleased to host a Capacity Building Series presented by Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations. This series will enable nonprofits in Southeast Ohio to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations in order to realize and sustain their missions.
Registration: $280 per nonprofit.
Space is limited. Registration deadline is April 22.
Click here to register.
Finacial assistance is available
Each session will take place in the
Raymond C. Cook meeting room
Athens Public Library
30 Home Street
Athens, OH 45701
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Curriculum
Board Development- May 22, 2018
A sustainable organization requires a governing board that understands its responsibilities. Topics included in this session will be: Board Member Rights & Legal Responsibilities, Boards Role in Fundraising, Board Motivation, Board Job Descriptions & Orientation, Conflict of Interest, Term Limits, Committees, Diversity, and Board Evaluations.
Human Resources- June 19, 2018
In the ever-changing workplace, having progressive HR programs is paramount for organizational effectiveness, improving employee morale and confidence, and minimizing risk for the employer. Topics will include Job Descriptions, Performance Reviews, Overall Salary Structure Evaluation & Compensation, Employee Handbooks, and Retention Strategies.
Fundraising- July 17, 2018
Fundraising is a necessary part of the life cycle of nonprofit organizations. It is what keeps the lights on, the food in the pantry, blankets in the shelters, and enables us to make payroll. This session will cover Planned Giving, the Use of Social Media, Securing Major Gifts, Cultivating the Donor, Volunteers & Fundraising, and Captial Campaigns.
Grantwriting- August 14, 2018
Practical tips for taking your grant seeking to the next level. You will leave inspired to take action that will turn a past “no” into a “yes” or inspire a funder to be a vocal advocate for your organization to others. Give your organization the best chance possible to win grant funding by learning what really works!
Marketing and Public Relations- September 18, 2018
Focus on determining your organizations’ story and value proposition—who you are, what you do, why you matter—then developing a strategy to communicate it through a variety of channels from PR and digital/interactive to traditional marketing and social media. Topics covered will be Branding, Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media, Elevator Speeches, and Community Relations.
Outcomes and Measures- October 16, 2018
What gets measured gets done. You know your programs are changing lives and changing circumstances, but can you prove it? Learn how to quickly and painlessly select and define your best measures. Discover how to use data and outcomes to generate new sources of funding.
Financial & Legal- November 13, 2018
Financial issues covered: budgets, financial reports, Form 990, investment policies, internal control policies, unrestricted current net assets/reserves, purchasing policies, and confidential means to report financial improprieties. Legal topics: Nonprofits must be aware of and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding Fundraising, Financial Accountability, Human resources, Licensing and registration, Taxation, and Lobbying and political advocacy.
Strategic Planning- December 11, 2018
Effective strategic planning articulates not only where an organization is going and the actions needed to make progress, but also how it will know if it is successful. Strategic planning is a confusing and often discredited concept. This workshop aims to clarify and demystify what it’s all about by presenting a simple framework based on three fundamental principles.
1.Planning is an integral part of leadership
2.People support what they help create
3.Trust the process
