2008-2009 Schedule |
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Track 1:
Nuts and Bolts
Schedule of Sessions
2008-2009
8:30 a.m. - Noon |
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These morning sessions will
run from 8:30 a.m. until noon. (Track 2 runs in the afternoons.) Track 1 focuses on essential best practices for nonprofit organizations.
We will meet in Missouri State University's Alumni Building, 300 S. Jefferson, in Springfield.
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Session 1:
September 24
Missouri State University Alumni Center |
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Introduction to Nonprofit
Management
Defining the nonprofit sector
Why are nonprofits important?
Good to Great for the Social Sectors
GO LEAD program overview
What does it take to be a good nonprofit leader?
Presenters:
Gail Melgren, Missouri State University
Defining the nonprofit sector
GO LEAD program overview
Lloyd Young, Missouri State University
The Importance of Nonprofits
Greg Burris, Missouri State University
Good to Great for the Social Sector
Bonnie Keller, Ronald McDonald House
Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector
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Session 2:
October 22
Missouri State University Alumni Center
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Strategic Planning for
Nonprofits
Assessing your organizations' planning efforts
Vision, mission & values
Strategic goals & action steps
Engaging stakeholders in planning processes
Priorities & timelines
Aligning programs with mission
Program performance indicators
Planning evaluation processes
Presenters:
Gail Melgren, MIssouri State University
Strategic Planning 101
Marc Maness, Springfield Public Schools
Building a Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit, and Putting it to Work
Lisa Spragg, Logan Rogersville Public Schools Foundation
Implementing Strategic Planning
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Session 3:
November 26
Missouri State University Alumni Center
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Financial Literacy for
Nonprofits
Taxes & audits
The new 990's
Financial best practices
Financial decision making
Budgets & allocations
Foundation Center resources
Presenters:
Gary Garwitz, BKD, LLP
Financial Literacy for Nonprofits
Nancy Berlin, The Victim Center
Managing Finances Through Best Office Practices
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Session 4:
January 28
Missouri State University Alumni Center
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Board Development, Volunteer
Management & Governance
Board composition
Recruitment & retention of board members
Working with a nonprofit board
Volunteer management
Volunteer performance appraisals
Volunteer recognition & commendation
Setting limits with volunteers
Presenters:
Ann Soots, Dogwood Trails Girl Scout Council
Volunteer Management
Dave Hockensmith, Council of Churches of the Ozarks
Board Development
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Session 5:
February 25
Missouri State University Alumni Center
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Legal Literacy for Nonprofits
Rules of incorporation
Relevant filings and registrations: local, state & federal
Legal issues related to goverance
Written agreements
Lobbying
Presenters:
Lee Viorel, Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC
Legal Literacy for Nonprofits
Bob Carlson
Assistant Attorney General
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Session 6:
March 25
Missouri State University Alumni Center
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Asset Development
Foundation Center resources
Working with foundations
Grant writing
Fundraising best practices
Involving key stakeholders
Accountability and reporting
Entrepreneurial fundraising
Presenters:
Bernie McCarthy, Missouri State University
Grant writing
Tammy Flippin, Springfield Green County Library
The Foundation Center
Trudy PischerUnited Wa of the Ozarks
Fundraising essentials
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Session 7:
April 22
Missouri State University Alumni Center
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Marketing & Branding Your
Nonprofit
Defining your message
Defining your market
Building a brand
What not to do
Working the web
Handling the media
Presenters:
Melinda Arnold, Dickerson Park Zoo
Marketing and Branding in the Nonprofit World
Cedomir Kostovic
Missouri State University
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Session 8:
May 27
Missouri State University Alumni Center
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Human Resources
Personnel policy & job descriptions
Government regulation
Hiring practices
Roles & responsibilities for volunteers and staff
Professional development
Performance appraisals
Record keeping
Exempt & nonexempt status.
Presenters:
Glenn Pace, Missouri State University
Human Resource Fundamentals
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Session 9:
June 24
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Graduation Picnic
GO LEAD graduates gather to celebrate lessons learned and
friendships made.
Phelps Grove Park
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