The EPNRC offers training workshops based on identified needs and interests among the Estes Park nonprofits, and a review of regional and national trends. The following is a list of some of the topics we have offered. Training topics offered depend on response from nonprofits and availability of trainers. The EPNRC is interested in what training workshops you would be interested in so please contact us.
The EPNRC collaborates with other organizations to offer trainings including the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Community Resource Center, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Northern Colorado Nonprofit Resource Center and United Way of Larimer County.
Trainings are offered in the spring, fall and winter months. Registration fees apply.
The Making of a Nonprofit Treasurer This practical workshop is about what it takes to be a treasurer for a nonprofit organization, for board members and staff with experience or new to your positions. It will include:
- the role of the treasurer for nonprofit organizations and boards
- duties and responsibilities
- tools and resources
- priorities
- job describtions
David Hemphill is the trainer and has over 16 years experience as a tax accountant and significant experience working with nonprofit organizations. He is skilled at using Quick Books and has helped many nonprofit organizations start up and maintain their accounting processes.
Succession Planning for Nonprofits
This topic is a direct request from several nonprofits in Estes Park. Successful succession planning is a much needed and rarely implemented management tool for the sustainability of nonprofits. The reasons that succession planning is not offten processed is because boards of all-volunteer organizations may not see the need for planning because of their volunteer structure; boards may not have the time or knowledge to plan for the departure of their members or executive staff; it takes work; and the trust between funders (donors, supporters) and the executive director or certain board members may be threatened when organizations discuss succession planning.
However, a change in leadership will happen so it is better to be prepared and have a plan in place than to react to an emergency with a sudden departure of an executive staff, board members or key volunteers.
Succession planning is about risk management. A plan will help organizations in case of an emergency departure and more importantly, will assist when a planned departures takes place. This workshop will provide an overview of succession planning including what it means and the benefits; and an outline that can be implemented even by small nonprofits.
Carol Nickell is the Executive Director of the Community Resource Center in Denver. She brings over 25 years of experience in capacity building, fundraising, community relations, and partnership development as well as many years in policy development in local government and several years in corporate management.
These 2 workshops are webinars from The Foundation Center and are free
Wednesday March 21, 2012
Proposal Writing Basics, 12:00-1:00 pm
Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation during this live webinar.
For those new to proposal writing and those who want a refresher, this webinar will cover:
• How the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process
• What to include in a standard proposal to a foundation
• Tips for making each section of your proposal stronger
• What funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments
• Tips for communicating with funders during the grant process
• Additional resources on proposal writing, including sample proposals
The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center representative will be attending to offer additional information and resources.
Proposal Budgeting Basics, 1:15-2:15 pm
Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal during this recorded webinar.
This session, geared to the novice grantseeker, will cover such topics as:
• What is included under the “personnel” section and how to calculate it?
• What level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses?
• How do you determine reasonable costs?
• What types of expenses are considered “overhead”?
• What other financial documents will funders want to see?
A representative from the Nonprofit Resource Center will attend this workshop and be available to answer questions and offer resources
Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations are governed by a “board” and these volunteers are legally responsible for ensuring the organization is true to its mission, safeguard the assets and operate in the public interest. If you are involved with nonprofits, ask yourself who owns the nonprofit? The answer may surprise you.
Board members, staff and volunteers will benefit from attending this workshop even if you are new to nonprofits or have years of experience. Learn about the fiduciary responsibilities of board members; better understand the nonprofit legal landscape; discuss strategies to protect your nonprofit and the staff, volunteers and board members; understand unrelated business income; and more.
Bring your questions as there will be some time at the end of this workshop for you to present specific issues briefly.
William Kaufman is an attorney in Loveland and has helped groups and individuals establish nonprofit organizations.
Financials
Budgeting
Budgeting is critical for planning and fundraising. Budget planning is for your organization and grant writing. Training on this topic includes how to develop a budget.
The making of a nonprofit board treasurer
This is a practice workshop on what it means to be a nonprofit board treasurer. It includes sample financial reports, financial reports for the board, and job description for the treasurer position.
Nonprofit and money matters
Workshops on nonprofit financial management include information on roles and responsibility of the board, reports for monitoring and managing money, compliance requirements, and oversight of the organization by the board of directors.
QuickBooks for nonprofits
Understanding basic bookkeeping and the importance of the balance sheet are the starting point of sound financial policy. QuickBooks is a powerful accounting software program that can be accessed online or from your computer, to maintain financial data for your nonprofit.
Board Development
Building better boards for nonprofits
This workshop is an introduction to board roles and responsibilities. As part of this topic, an orientation series is offered for new and existing board members. This orientation includes discussion about board performance, the three duties of board, and information on high-impact nonprofits.
Board orientation
The EPNRC is offering regularly scheduled board orientation sessions for those new to nonprofits boards and a refresher for those more experienced.
Board recruitment and nonprofit matching
For nonprofits looking for volunteers and board members, and for individuals interested in finding that right organization to serve, this is a new program to help with matching people and organizations.
Strategic planning
“You get what you plan for” is an old but true adage. All organizations can benefit from a strategic look at the future and its impact on their organizations. This is all about thinking strategically and will review models of planning, suggestions for getting started, and how to use the strategic plan throughout the year.
Effective ways to recognize volunteers, board members and staff
Keeping people engaged and involved in the good work of your organization can be challenging at times. This workshop includes ideas collected from a wide variety of organizations. You’ll take home a list of suggestions that are proven winners.
Grant Searching & Writing
Searching for grant opportunities
The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center in partnership with the Estes Valley Library makes available two powerful databases for searching for grants. The Foundation Center’s Online Directory and the Community Resource Center’s Colorado Grants Guide will help you find funders efficiently. Individual and group trainings are available.
Grant writing
Components of a good grant application includes: your case statement, closely and carefully following grant instructions, writing clearly and concisely, use of stories and data, and making sure your narrative and budget match.
Fundraising
Fundraising Principles and Practices Need money for your nonprofit? This workshop will focus on fundraising techniques that are well-grounded in 14 principles that are critical in the success of your organization. The workshop will include an extensive resource guide. The content includes the 14 basic principles of fundraising, new opportunities for your organization’s ability to generate resources, resource materials that you can use, practice making the ask for major gifts, and build on your current knowledge about fundraising. Robert Dickeson is the presenter and has been involved in fundraising and resource development for four decades, working as a volunteer and professional with Boy Scouts of America, United Way, universities, churches and numerous nonprofits in six communities.
Planning Fundraising Events Events are a popular way to raise awareness about your organization and raise money. Events can also be time-consuming and expensive, so careful planning can help make your fundraising event successful. This workshop will start with a review of what you are good at doing, your passion for an event, what fits with your organization and what have you done in the past followed by a discussion on what is your goal, what resources are needed, preparation, marketing, implementation and then after the event. Whew. This workshop will be packed with lots of practical information and there will be time for questions and discussion. Patty Twogood will be facilitating this workshop and is currently Director of Museums at The Stanley Hotel. She works closely with non-profits hosting events at The Stanley Hotel, and helps make their events successful and profitable. Patty, formerly Foundation Director for “Hunter’s Dream for a Cure”, was responsible for raising funds for children with neurological disorders.
Fund development
Having a diversified funding plan is critical for sustainable organizations. A review of where nonprofits get their funds, what are your options, an assessment of your funding resources and a discussion on strategies for improving your funding resources are included in this training. The role of the board in raising funds is reviewed.
Fundraising
Information on individual donors, events, business and corporate donors and sponsors, and earned income are all part of a good fundraising plan. Each of these methods of raising funds for your nonprofit is outlined in practical and useful way that is scaled to your resources and size. In addition, EPNRC offers information about online event planning and registration services.
Evaluation
The impact your nonprofit organization is making
How do we show the difference between what we do and the impact we are having? What is a logic model? Does the evaluation of the program show the relationship between the inputs, what we do (the inputs), and the results (the outcomes)? As more granting organizations expect evaluation information, more nonprofits are exploring how to measure what they do in a meaningful way. This training will provide information on evaluating your organization and your programs.
Client & Customer Service
Go FISH! Learn How to Hook Your Staff on Customer Service
In this interactive session you will discover four easy strategies that can immediately be put into action in your workplace. This workshop is full of customer service ideas to satisfy your customers and motivate your employees.
Moments of Magic: Creating a Service Culture
Your clients, staff, volunteers and customers will value each interaction that is truly a “moment of magic” rather than a moment of misery.” Learn some customer attentive skills to create a service culture that respects each individual and keeps staff energized.
Service Recovery: When “Doing it Right the First Time” Doesn’t Work
The real test of a service system is how you solve the customer’s problems. Learn 5 easy steps to recover from a service mistake to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
Technology
Nonprofits and technology
Nonprofits are too often lagging in technology use. However, there is more resource available to nonprofits that are easier to use and inexpensive or even free. For example, WordPress for website, social media, and online services that charge a fee as you use their service. The EPNRC is collaborating with the Estes Park Internet Computer User Group to consider relevant topics for nonprofits in the area of technology