2020 Events and Trainings

Networking and Facilitated Round-Table Time
3rd Thursdays February - November
Hondius Room, 12-1:30pm. 
​Bring your brown bag lunch. 
BBB Charity Accreditation Standards Topics Introduced
First Tuesdays in March, May, July, September
Community Center, 11:30-1pm
​Lunch Provided

​Hands-on workshops that reinforce BBB Standards

Thank you to our 2020 Program Sponsors

These businesses have contributed money to go directly to programming expenses. So...when you love a speaker or enjoy a free lunch, these are the businesses to thank. 

All Programs Canceled through end of April. Stay tuned for rescheduled dates.

Nonprofit Financials 101
​April 9
Presenter: Madison Casey, Estes Park Financial Services, LLC
Get comfortable with nonprofit accounting practices.  Learn terminology, financial statements, recording, reporting, and how to develop an investment policy, endowment fund, and policies to guide growth and sustainability. Madison Casey has 12 years of experience working in the investment field, specifically as a bookkeeper in the nonprofit community.
Bring your questions for Madison!
April 16 - Lunch & Learn
TBD 

All Programs Canceled through end of April. Stay tuned for rescheduled dates.
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Nonprofits: You must RSVP 

Let us know you are coming and will have a table. We want to shout out your participation and volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers and Board Members: Drop-in!

Please come meet your local nonprofits and find the best way to put your passion into action. Whoohoo! See you there. 

April 29 - Volunteer and Board Match Event
​4-6pm
Estes Valley Community Center
Calling all volunteers! This is a match maker event for organizations and volunteers. There will be lots of opportunities for people of all shapes, sizes and skill level. There is an emphasis on helping board members (new and transitioning) find their fit on boards. We will use EstesVolunteers.org as the Matching platform. It will be fun. We swear. Cause volunteering is fun! And cause Laurie is in charge of Match Games.
The Match Connection Event is the second in a 3-part series developed for Northern Colorado to develop qualified volunteer board members. Concurrent workshops will be presented in Estes Park through the Nonprofit Resource Center and in Ft. Collins through Poudre River Public Library District. This 3 part series is sponsored by United Way of Larimer County. Part 3 is an August workshop to train existing board members.  
May 5 - BBB Training 
Charity Evaluation Introduction 
Nonprofit Governance & Oversight Standards 1-5 
Measuring Effectiveness of your Nonprofit Standards 6-7 
Financials Standards 8-14
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  We will kick-off our first session with an overview of your local BBB, the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and Charity Evaluation process and tips to get you started with success. 
  The first five standards pertain to your governing board as they have the ultimate oversight authority for your charitable organization. These standards seek to ensure that the volunteer board is active, independent and free of self-dealing. We will present tips for building an effective and competent board and the tools you need to do so. 
  The “finances” section of   BBB Charity Accreditation seeks to ensure that the charity spends its funds honestly, prudently and in accordance with statements made in fundraising appeals. This comprehensive session will take a deep dive looking at:
  • Program expenses
  • Fundraising expenses
  • Accumulation of funds and financial statements that show allocation of expenses
  We will then focus on financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting GAAP principles, accurate expense reporting of charity’s expenses including any joint allocations, and reviewing your current fiscal year annual budget showing expense totals for programs, fundraising, and administration. 

    I want to be accredited! 
May 21 - Lunch & Learn
TBD 
June 18 - Lunch & Learn
TBD 
July 9 - BBB Training / A Look at Fundraising and Informational Materials Standards 15-20
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  This section of the standards seeks to ensure that a charity’s representations to the public are accurate, complete and respectful. A fundraising appeal is often the only contact a donor has with a charity and may be the sole impetus for giving. Our guest speaker will present on what information should be included in your annual report and how to best tell your nonprofit’s story through your website, social media pages, blog and community events as well as through required website disclosures and privacy policies for full transparency. We will also discuss online reputation management and how your nonprofit can benefit from a positive online presence as well as how to set up your Google My Business page. 

    BBB, I want to hear from you!
July 16 - Lunch & Learn
TBD 
August 20 - Lunch & Learn
TBD 
August (date TBD) - Workshop geared towards existing board members who assist with the orientation and on-boarding processes for new board members, developing board policies and board job descriptions. ​
September 8 - BBB Training
TBD 
September 17 - Lunch & Learn
TBD 
October 15 - Lunch & Learn
TBD 
November 10 - BBB Training
TBD 
November 12 - National Philanthropy Day
YMCA of the Rockies, 4-7m
November 19 - Lunch & Learn
TBD