What’s New?
Rev Up Your Resiliency
November 30, 2010
As 2010 winds to a close, here are some tools and resources to get you revved up for what’s next. They will help you consider new approaches, plan strategically for the future, and enhance learning from previous trainings. Share them with others in your nonprofit or partnership to complement the work you’re already doing.
Next year there will be new grant and training opportunities. Stay tuned for updates from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation and the Resilient Organizations Fund.
Get Started with Social Media
May 27, 2010
Social media is a hot topic. Nonprofits who are using these tools may feel empowered, overwhelmed, out of control, or all of the above. Learn how to help your organization use social media to make the most of your resources and connect with your audience, including which tools make sense for your needs and find out about the latest trends.
Attract & Build Support for Your Mission
May 5, 2010
Garnering the support needed to carry out your mission starts with effective communications. Materials from Attracting & Building Support for Your Mission will help you get started communicating your impact, crafting an effective message, and stewarding supporters up the donor pyramid.
You can apply these practical tools and tactics immediately regardless of your organization’s size or mission.
Help Your Board in the New Nonprofit Reality
April 21, 2010
“The most radical changes are likely not even on our radar yet.” How will your board identify and sharpen the skills and resilience needed to govern through change?
Materials from this workshop will give you the know-how to help your board adopt best practices and “next practices.”
Materials to Help Boards Balance Mission and Money
March 19, 2010
It is a delicate balancing act to manage mission and money. As a nonprofit board member, you are ultimately responsible for the governance and financial health of your organization. To provide strategic leadership and make informed decisions, you must first understand your financial situation. This is especially important now, when organizational leaders must be prepared to assess and pursue new financial strategies in response to the recession.
Enhance your leadership and board service by listening to the Boards that Balance webinar. You can also download the slides and other supporting materials. These resources will help you review basic nonprofit financial reports and terminology, including the income statement and balance sheet; interpret financial information in context; and learn strategies to effectively participate in financial discussions and decisions.
