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2008 Capacity Building Programs

In 2007, Care Foundation offered seventeen capacity building programs. Each program addressed topics that were identified in our 2005 nonprofit capacity survey. As our year of implementation drew to a close, a universal survey of the programs was conducted by the Survey Research Center at the University of Arkansas. A 4-page summary of the evaluation is available here.

In our commitment to strengthen the performance and impact of our local nonprofit community, we are pleased to announce eight continuing and eight new programs. Once again, Care Foundation has designated funds to cover between 80% and 100% of the program costs; thereby, making capacity building more affordable to you - our local nonprofit organizations.

There are a maximum number of participants for each program. We recommend you contact the appropriate facilitator as soon as possible to get your name on the lists they are compiling. (Please note: Program facilitators - not Care Foundation - are gathering potential participant information.) After the deadline for each program, every interested person will be notified as to whether or not they've been approved, and if so, how to proceed with registration, payment, etc. Many program deadlines are only a few weeks away, so we encourage you to act quickly.

Programs are presented below by topic. Click on each program title for additional information. You will need to indicate your interest for each program in which you would like to participate. If you are particularly interested in a category, you may click on the category to be taken directly to those specific trainings.

Board Development/Training
Cultural Competency/Diversity
Evaluation
Fund Development/Marketing
Leadership/Manager Training
Legal Issues
Organizational Development and Strategy
Team Training

Board Development/Training

Crossroads: Dealing strategically with change

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC, (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell
  • Change is inevitable; it's also challenging. When an organization faces change of any kind - whether that change involves programming, people, services or funding -- dealing with that change requires time, energy, and answers organizations don't always have.
  • This highly customized, facilitated effort is designed to help organizations do what is necessary to identify the scope of the issue, create a plan of action and determine how to follow through on making change.

This is ideal for organizations needing to:

  • Create a new vision for an existing program that needs to be reworked;
  • Establish a new program or service;
  • Plan for a significant people change or transition (i.e., hire a new executive director or other key management position; reorganize, add or subtract staff)
  • Re-think facilities usage (consider a new building, reconfigure or expand in existing building, identify other locations)
  • Make a difficult decision about the strategic direction and future of the organization (looking at vision, mission, values, goals, services, etc.);
  • Resolve internal or external conflicts (between staff members, clients, board, other influencers or decision-makers);
  • Consider an opportunity to collaborate between departments within an organization or with other non-profits.
Date and Time:
Sessions are arranged with the organizations to best meet their schedules. They must be concluded by August 31, 2008. 		Targeted Population:
Organizations needing to deal with a challenging decision or make significant organizational change.

Topics for the facilitated planning session include but are not limited to the following:

  • Program/service development
  • Transition planning
  • Process improvement
  • Survey feedback/issue census -- This is geared specifically to the organizations that have participated in past focus groups and want to know how to better implement the recommendations.
  • Inter-group negotiation
  • Collaborative opportunities
Location:
We have a variety of locations from which to choose. It all depends on the team and the location that is most convenient.		 Program Value:
$6,350 per organization
Maximum number of participants:
  • 5 nonprofit organizations
  • A maximum of 15 participants in each facilitated training
 Program Fee:
$400 per organization
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by clicking here or calling 479-444-0591


Develop Your Strategic Plan

Facilitated by:
iBossWell, Inc.		 A critical process for successful business outcomes is the creation and implementation of plans. How long have you and your board been talking about developing or updating the strategic plan - but you just don't know where to start or don't have the funds to hire the consultant? Well - here's your opportunity! Enjoy the services of a professional strategic planning/organizational development consultant who will work with your agency to develop your own - customized strategic plan. You will not only have a completed plan at the end of this project, you will also have a board and staff well positioned and trained to execute the plan, and a process and tool to assist in the execution.
Date and Time:
  • This customized process will take place between March - early Sep 2008
  • A series of meetings with various groups within the organization including board, committees, staff, will be scheduled to meet participants' calendars
 Targeted Population:
One nonprofit organization that currently does not have a strategic plan, or has an outdated strategic plan.
Location:: tbd - based on Agency's schedule Program Value:: $11,200 - $15,700 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
1 organization		 Program Fee: $400 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 14, 2007		 Program interest may be expressed by:


FlashPoint

Facilitated by:
The Soderquist Center		 FlashPoint is designed for teams wanting to gain momentum to move to the next level of performance though individual team building initiatives.

See video at:
www.soderquist.org
Date and Time:
Will be determined by each agency		 Targeted Population:
Organization staff, board of directors
Location:
BaseCamp on the campus of John Brown University.		 Program Value:
: $4,050 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
4 agencies with up to 30 participants in each agency		 Program Fee:
$300 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
February 15, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Grantseeking 101

Facilitated by:
Thomas-Forbes & Kester, LLC, Grants Professionals		 Grantseeking 101 offers a fast-paced introduction to finding and obtaining grants for nonprofits. We will discuss how to find funders, how to read their guidelines, tips for putting together strong proposal packages, and grants budgets.

Attendees will leave with:
  • a sample outline for grant proposals
  • a grantseeking bibliography
  • a list of research resources
  • a grants glossary
  • sample foundation guidelines
  • handout on goal, objectives and outcomes
Date and Time:
February 21, 1:00 - 5:00 pm		 Targeted Population:
Development officers, executive directors, board members, and volunteers from eligible non-profits
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library		 Program Value: $125 perperson
Maximum number of participants: 20 Program Fee: $25 per person
Deadline to express interest:
February 8, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here: ckester@cox.net or
  • contacting Cheryl L. Kester at (479) 582-1053


Grantseeking Academy

Facilitated by:
Thomas-Forbes & Kester, LLC, Grants Professionals 		Obtaining grant funds can be an excellent way to diversify fundraising income for your organization. However, successfully winning grants takes unique skills. The good news is that you can learn these skills!

During this intensive, hands on, six-week class, you will learn the grant proposal process from beginning to end and leave with a grant proposal ready to be submitted on behalf of your organization.
Date and Time:
Tuesday afternoons 3:00 - 5:30 pm, over 6 weeks (Apr 15 - May 20)		 Targeted Population:
Development officers, executive directors, board members, and volunteers from eligible non-profits
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library		 Program Value: $500 per person
Maximum number of participants: 15 Program Fee: $60 per person
Deadline to express interest:
April 1, 2008
(NOTE: this class fills up very fast; sign up as early as possible)		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here: ckester@cox.net or
  • contacting Cheryl L. Kester at (479) 582-1053


Inclusive Boards for a Diverse Community

Facilitated by: Just Communities (formerly- National Conference for Community and Justice- NCCJ) in partnership with iBossWell, Inc.		 Has your agency struggled with how to build a more diverse board?
Through this program your organization will receive:
  1. Customized day-long workshop designed and delivered exclusively to your board and staff leadership;
  2. 1 or 2 new non-Anglo board members - we already have a number of recruits signed up from NWA institutions such as Wal-Mart, P&G and the University of Arkansas - who will be well-trained on all aspects of serving on a non-profit board.
  3. Special training for executive director and board officer(s) on diversity and inclusiveness.
Date and Times:
May 28, 2008 - 2pm - 5pm
and
June 11, 2008 - Noon - 6pmFollow up retreat for each agency to be determined based on agency's schedule between Mid-June and Sep 15, 2008		 Targeted Population:
Executive directors and board chairs
Location: The Jones Center for Families Program Value: $11,580 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
8 organizations		 Program Fee: $450 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 31, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Legal eSource - UA

Facilitated by: University of Arkansas 		Free online legal information including video lectures with closed captioning, decision trees, a glossary, FAQ's, podcasts, blog/chat room and a legal directory with links to other online resources for non-profits in NWA.
Date and Time:
24/7
New videos on important topics scheduled for release in February 2008.		 Targeted Population:
All non-profits and non-profit officers, directors and executives in Northwest Arkansas
Location:
www.uacted.uark.edu/Legalesource/		 Program Value: $500 per person
Maximum number of participants: Unlimited Program Fee: None. All parts of the site are free.
Deadline to express interest: NonePlease visit the website at your convenience and as often as you'd like. Program interest may be expressed by:


Nonprofit Resource Center @ FPL

Facilitated by:
Fayetteville Public Library Reference Librarians		 Are you looking to find all the resources you need as a fundraiser or non-profit board member in one place? Do you wish there were quality workshops targeted to the special needs of nonprofit staff? The Nonprofit Resource Center @ FPL hosts a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection, which provides access to research databases, research support from library staff, as well as a variety of materials and educational programs for nonprofit organizations. The Collection also offers professional journals and resources on board development, annual giving and more. Visit us to "check-out" our resources!
Date and Time:
The Cooperating Collection is available to public all
hours the library is open:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm		 Targeted Population:
Non-profit directors, directors of development, board members, and volunteers within Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701 		Program Value: $150 per agency
Maximum number of participants: Unlimited access to Collection materials, unlimited simultaneous access to database materials from inside the building Program Fee:
There is no cost associated with accessing the collection. Nonprofit staff who live or work outside Washington County will receive a free library card with presentation of IRS Determination Letter
Deadline to express interest:
Materials in the Collection are available at all hours the library is open		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Reaching Peak Performance: a presentation, messaging and public speaking training

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell		 This training is for you and/or your team members if you want to strengthen:
  • your presentation skills and overall effectiveness speaking in front of others - externally or internally;
  • messaging for your organization; and
  • your personal delivery and speaking style.
There are a minimum of four opportunities to present throughout the all-day training.

Note: Last year this was a very popular training and there was a waiting list. Sign up early to guarantee your reservation.
Date and Time:
This year there are three (3) opportunities. You can choose to do this as an individual through the open enrollment dates or you can take your entire team through it. There are only two (2) classes for teams.

Open enrollment dates:
  • April 2, 2008, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Team dates (only 2 classes are being offered . . . sign-up fast!)
  • These dates will be arranged with the two teams to best fit their schedules. They must be scheduled no later than August 31, 2008.
 Targeted Population:
Leaders, managers and employees who need to communicate effectively in public speaking situations.
Location:
United Building, Springdale
The training will be held at The United Building, 2790 S. Thompson, just south of the former Sam's Club in Springdale. It is attached to United Bank, a colonial style building with large columns, and says "United Building" on the outside. The training room is on the first floor, northwest side.		 Program Value:
  • Open enrollment -- $350 per individual
  • Entire Team -- $4,525 per agency
Maximum number of participants: 15 individuals is the maximum for each open enrollment and also each of the two team trainings being offered. Program Fee:
  • Open enrollment -- $50
  • Entire Team -- $300
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by contacting us at blake@blakewoolsey.com or calling 479-444-0591.


Team Alignment

Facilitated by: The Soderquist Center		 An organization's mission, vision, and values are its cultural, strategic, and performance foundation. This 2 ½ day customized program enables one team to develop, define, and implement its mission, vision, and values or translate, specify, and apply the organization's mission, vision, and values. Please visit www.soderquist.org to learn more about the program.
Date and Time:
May or June 2008		 Targeted Population:
The staff and/or board of directors of one growing not-for-profit organization that is functioning at a high level but finds itself at an important juncture.
Location:
Greystone Estate; Rogers, AR		 Program Value: $25,000 per agency
Maximum number of participants: One agency with up to 15 staff or BOD members participating Program Fee: $2,500 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
February 15, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Cultural Competency/Diversity

The Executive Edge: business etiquette boot camp

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell		 The Executive Edge will help you and your team:
  • Learn proper etiquette for socializing in a professional setting - from the basics of making small talk to the more elaborate of dining with others;
  • Understand appropriate use of business communication devices and methods in a world that is overwhelmed with instant communication (i.e., cell phones, email, PDAs, text messaging);
  • Become more familiar with appropriate professional attire for the work setting and how to make good purchases of clothing when on a limited budget; and
  • Determine how to build a network that will last, achieving results through formal and informal channels and seeking or becoming a mentor.
This training was originally designed because:
  • As a professional, your reputation is an extension of the service you provide and the relationships you build with your internal and external clients.
  • It is through applying respectful social conduct that you strengthen those relationships and connections. After all, people connect to, and do business with, people they respect and trust.
This interactive one-day training session is focused on understanding more about professional etiquette and proper social behavior.
Dates and Time:
Two (2) open enrollments of 25 participants each. Organizations are welcome to send more than one employee:
  • May 7, 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • June 4, 9 am to 3:30 pm
 Targeted Population:
Leaders, managers, tenured employees and new employees
Location:
James at the Mill Johnson, Arkansas		 Program Value: $350 per participant
Maximum number of participants:
25 participants for each of the two (2) open enrollments		 Program Fee: $50 per participant
Deadline to express interest:
April 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by contacting us at blake@blakewoolsey.com or calling 479-444-0591


Inclusive Boards for a Diverse Community

Facilitated by:
Just Communities (formerly NCCJ - National Conference for Community and Justice) in partnership with iBossWell, Inc.		 Has your agency struggled with how to build a more diverse board?

Through this program your organization will receive:
  1. Customized day-long workshop designed and delivered exclusively to your board and staff leadership;
  2. 1 or 2 new non-Anglo board members - we already have a number of recruits signed up from NWA institutions such as Wal-Mart, P&G and the University of Arkansas - who will be well-trained on all aspects of serving on a non-profit board.
  3. Special Training for Executive Director and Board Officer(s) on diversity and inclusiveness.
Date and Time:
May 28, 2008 - 2pm - 5pm
and
June 11, 2008 - Noon - 6pm
Follow up retreat for each agency to be determined based on agency's schedule between Mid-June and Sep 15, 2008		 Targeted Population:
Executive directors and board chairs
Location:
The Jones Center for Families		 Program Value:
$11,580 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
8 agencies		 Program Fee:
$450 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 31, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Evaluation

Beyond Evaluations: Transforming Outcomes Into Funding
Facilitated by:
Tom Ralser, CFA
President,
Capital Strategists Group		 Nonprofits, like their for-profit counterparts, must do one thing:

deliver outcomes their investors value.

The challenge is translating the good work that nonprofits do into the concepts and terms that funders understand. All too often, nonprofits think that by describing the outcomes they produce, potential funders will automatically appreciate what they do and therefore fund them. With all of the nonprofits out there asking for money, this is simply unrealistic. Today's funders have the leverage to demand a higher level of accountability, which is best communicated through outcomes. The better these outcomes are demonstrated, valued, and communicated, the more likely it is that dollars will follow.

All organizations will develop an Organizational Value Proposition (OVP), with $750 and $500 awarded for the two best OVPs developed during the program.
Dates and Time:
Group Session I
March 11 1pm - 5pm AND
March 12 8:30am - 12:30pm

Individual Session I
(90 minutes per organization)

May 6 8:30am - 5pm
Or
May 7 8:30am - 5pm

Individual Session II
(90 minutes per organization)

June 24 8:30am - 5pm
Or
June 25 8:30am - 5pm

Group Session II
August 6 8:30am - 12:30pm		 Targeted Population:
Executive directors, board members, and senior staff
Location:
The Jones Center Family for Families		 Program Value: $9,500 per organization
Maximum number of participants:
8 organizations, up to three people per agency

Specific Qualifications:
  1. Organizations must currently or in the near future desire to receive at least 25% of their funding from non-governmental sources
  2. The same people must be present at all group and individual sessions
  3. Participants will be required to interact with several of their funders during the development of their Organizational Value Proposition
  4. Basic spreadsheet knowledge is required
 Program Fee: $300 per organization
Deadline to express interest:
January 31, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • Clicking here or
  • Contacting Nick Dietsch at (770) 745-9993


Crossroads: Dealing strategically with change

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC, (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell
  • Change is inevitable; it's also challenging. When an organization faces change of any kind - whether that change involves programming, people, services or funding -- dealing with that change requires time, energy, and answers organizations don't always have.
  • This highly customized, facilitated effort is designed to help organizations do what is necessary to identify the scope of the issue, create a plan of action and determine how to follow through on making change.

This is ideal for organizations needing to:

  • Create a new vision for an existing program that needs to be reworked;
  • Establish a new program or service;
  • Plan for a significant people change or transition (i.e., hire a new executive director or other key management position; reorganize, add or subtract staff)
  • Re-think facilities usage (consider a new building, reconfigure or expand in existing building, identify other locations)
  • Make a difficult decision about the strategic direction and future of the organization (looking at vision, mission, values, goals, services, etc.);
  • Resolve internal or external conflicts (between staff members, clients, board, other influencers or decision-makers);
  • Consider an opportunity to collaborate between departments within an organization or with other non-profits.
Date and Time:
Sessions are arranged with the organizations to best meet their schedules. They must be concluded by August 31, 2008. 		Targeted Population:
Organizations needing to deal with a challenging decision or make significant organizational change.

Topics for the facilitated planning session include but are not limited to the following:

  • Program/service development
  • Transition planning
  • Process improvement
  • Survey feedback/issue census -- This is geared specifically to the organizations that have participated in past focus groups and want to know how to better implement the recommendations.
  • Inter-group negotiation
  • Collaborative opportunities
Location:
We have a variety of locations from which to choose. It all depends on the team and the location that is most convenient.		 Program Value:
$6,350 per organization
Maximum number of participants:
  • 5 nonprofit organizations
  • A maximum of 15 participants in each facilitated training
 Program Fee:
$400 per organization
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by clicking here or calling 479-444-0591


Stakeholder Focus Groups: A Navigational Tool for Making Organizational Decisions

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC, (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell		 This focus group opportunity is ideal for your organization if:
  • You are facing a significant decision or decisions in the next 12-18 months (e.g. hiring new staff, building a new facility, launching a capital campaign, designing a new marketing campaign, creating new programming, launching a new service, building or creating a board of directors/advisors, creating or updating your strategic plan);
  • You want to determine through a focus group what the public's view, understanding or basic knowledge is of your organization and the services you provide or want to provide; and/or
  • You participated in Management MAP in 2006 and/or 2007 and want more assistance with the decision(s) that were vetted through the decision-making process shared.
Note: We have conducted a number of these and are happy to share reference names and numbers if you are interested.
Date and Time:
These are arranged with the organization to best meet their schedules. They must be concluded by August 31, 2008.		 Targeted Population:
Non-profits in the process of making an organizational decision in the next 12-18 months with an outcome that could impact the organization and our community significantly.
Location:
We have a variety of locations where we host focus groups. It all depends on the target audience and the location that is most convenient. 		Program Value:
$8,000 (all inclusive) per agency
Maximum number of participants:
  • Six (6) nonprofit organizations
  • Each organization can host no more than three (3) focus groups. In some cases, an organization may wish to host two (2) focus groups and then send a survey to a large target audience.
  • If an organization hosts more than one (1) focus group, the sessions will be on the same or similar topics.
  • There will be no more than 10-12 participants in each focus group.
 Program Fee: $400 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by contacting us at blake@blakewoolsey.com or calling 479-444-0591 >


Fund Development/Marketing

Find It and Fund It

Facilitated by:
Fayetteville Public Library staff with Thomas-Forbes, and Kester, LLC		 For busy nonprofit professionals, time is as valuable as money. The Nonprofit Resource Centeroffers free research training so that you can make the most of your time when searching databases listing tens of thousands of funders nationally. Tapping into grants is an important step in providing services to the community, and this training session helps you make the most of the resources available at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Date and Time:
January 21, 2008, 9:00 am – noon

September 12, 2008 9:00 am – noon		 Targeted Population:
Non-profit directors, directors of development, board members, and volunteers within Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701		 Program Value: $150 per agency
Maximum number of participants: 30 people Program Fee: Free
Meeting space: costs provided by Fayetteville Public Library.
Speakers fees: costs provided by Fayetteville Public Library and Thomas-Forbes, Kester, LLC
Deadline to express interest:
January 18, 2008 for January 21 class and Sept. 9, 2008 for Sept. 12 class.		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here or
  • contacting Nonprofit Resource Center, (479) 856-7250


Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy

Facilitated by:
Fayetteville Public Library staff with Thomas-Forbes, and Kester, LLC		 Private foundations are a wonderful resource for the nonprofit community. This workshop focuses on what kinds of foundations exist, what they do and how they do it, and who gets grants from foundations.
Date and Time:
June 13, 2008
10am - Noon		 Targeted Population:
Non-profit directors, directors of development, board members, and volunteers within Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701		 Program Value: $50 per person
Maximum number of participants: 30 people Program Fee: Free
Meeting space: costs provided by Fayetteville Public Library.
Speakers fees: costs provided by Fayetteville Public Library and Thomas-Forbes, Kester, LLC
Deadline to express interest:
June 10, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here or
  • contacting Nonprofit Resource Center, (479) 571-2222 ext. 4450


Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course

Facilitated by:
Joanne Kepics
Regional Training Coordinator
Foundation Center, GA		 The foundation approach to funding presents distinct challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. This course will help you understand the differences between independent, corporate, and community foundations, identify grant seeking resources, and effectively engage with funders.
Date and Time:
April 23, 2008, 8:30am to 4:00pm		 Targeted Population:
Non-profit directors, directors of development, board members, and volunteers within Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701		 Program Value: $125 per person
Maximum number of participants: 35 people Program Fee: $25 per person
Meeting space: costs provided by Fayetteville Public Library.
Deadline to express interest:
April 18, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here or
  • contacting Nonprofit Resource Center, (479) 571-2222 ext. 4450


Grantseeking 101

Facilitated by: Thomas-Forbes & Kester, LLC, Grants Professionals		 Grantseeking 101 offers a fast-paced introduction to finding and obtaining grants for nonprofits. We will discuss how to find funders, how to read their guidelines, tips for putting together strong proposal packages, and grants budgets.

Attendees will leave with:
  • a sample outline for grant proposals
  • a grantseeking bibliography
  • a list of research resources
  • a grants glossary
  • sample foundation guidelines
  • handout on goal, objectives and outcomes
Date and Time:
February 21, 1:00 - 5:00 pm		 Targeted Population:
Development officers, executive directors, board members, and volunteers from eligible non-profits
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library		 Program Value: $125 per person
Maximum number of participants: 20 Program Fee: $25 per person
Deadline to express interest:
February 8, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here: ckester@cox.net or
  • contacting Cheryl L. Kester at (479) 582-1053


Grantseeking Academy

Facilitated by:
Thomas-Forbes & Kester, LLC, Grants Professionals		 Obtaining grant funds can be an excellent way to diversify fundraising income for your organization. However, successfully winning grants takes unique skills. The good news is that you can learn these skills!

During this intensive, hands on, six-week class, you will learn the grant proposal process from beginning to end and leave with a grant proposal ready to be submitted on behalf of your organization.
Date and Time:
Tuesday afternoons 3:00 – 5:30 pm,
over 6 weeks (Apr 15 – May 20)		 Targeted Population:
Development officers, executive directors, board members, and volunteers from eligible non-profits
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library		 Program Value: $500 per person
Maximum number of participants: 15 Program Fee: $60 per person
Deadline to express interest:
April 1, 2008

(NOTE: this class fills up very fast; sign up as early as possible)		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here: ckester@cox.net or
  • contacting Cheryl L. Kester at (479) 582-1053


Nonprofit Resource Center @ FPL

Facilitated by:
Fayetteville Public Library Reference Librarians		 Are you looking to find all the resources you need as a fundraiser or non-profit board member in one place? Do you wish there were quality workshops targeted to the special needs of nonprofit staff? The Nonprofit Resource Center @ FPL hosts a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection, which provides access to research databases, research support from library staff, as well as a variety of materials and educational programs for nonprofit organizations. The Collection also offers professional journals and resources on board development, annual giving and more. Visit us to "check-out" our resources!
Date and Time:
The Cooperating Collection is available to public all
hours the library is open:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm		 Targeted Population:
Non-profit directors, directors of development, board members, and volunteers within Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701 		Program Value: $150 per agency
Maximum number of participants: Unlimited access to Collection materials, unlimited simultaneous access to database materials from inside the building Program Fee:
There is no cost associated with accessing the collection. Nonprofit staff who live or work outside Washington County will receive a free library card with presentation of IRS Determination Letter
Deadline to express interest:
Materials in the Collection are available at all hours the library is open		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Proposal Writing Basics

Facilitated by:
Fayetteville Public Library staff		 Writing a strong proposal depends on completing the process of planning, researching, writing, and communicating. This workshop covers those steps and provides tips on what to do if the answer is “yes” and what to do if the answer is "no."
Date and Time:
November 12, 2008, 10:00am to noon		 Targeted Population:
Non-profit directors, directors of development, board members, and volunteers within Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701		 Program Value: $50 per person
Maximum number of participants: 30 people Program Fee:free
Meeting space: costs provided by Fayetteville Public Library.
Speakers fees: costs provided by Fayetteville Public Library
Deadline to express interest:
Nov. 7, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here or
  • contacting Nonprofit Resource Center, (479) 856-7250


Reaching Peak Performance: a presentation, messaging and public speaking training

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell		 This training is for you and/or your team members if you want to strengthen:
  • your presentation skills and overall effectiveness speaking in front of others - externally or internally;
  • messaging for your organization; and
  • your personal delivery and speaking style.
There are a minimum of four opportunities to present throughout the all-day training.

Note: Last year this was a very popular training and there was a waiting list. Sign up early to guarantee your reservation.
Date and Time:
This year there are three (3) opportunities. You can choose to do this as an individual through the open enrollment dates or you can take your entire team through it. There are only two (2) classes for teams.

Open enrollment dates:
  • April 2, 2008, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Team dates (only 2 classes are being offered . . . sign-up fast!)
  • These dates will be arranged with the two teams to best fit their schedules. They must be scheduled no later than August 31, 2008.
 Targeted Population:
Leaders, managers and employees who need to communicate effectively in public speaking situations.
Location:
United Building, Springdale

The training will be held at The United Building, 2790 S. Thompson, just south of the former Sam's Club in Springdale. It is attached to United Bank, a colonial style building with large columns, and says "United Building" on the outside. The training room is on the first floor, northwest side.		 Program Value:
  • Open enrollment -- $350 per individual
  • Entire Team -- $4,525 per agency
Maximum number of participants: 15 individuals is the maximum for each open enrollment and also each of the two team trainings being offered. Program Fee:
  • Open enrollment -- $50
  • Entire Team -- $300
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by contacting us at blake@blakewoolsey.com or calling 479-444-0591.


Ready, Set, PLAN! Creating a Comprehensive and Easy Fundraising Plan

Facilitated by:
Bradberry & Associates
Hope Bradberry, CFRE		 Do you feel pulled in a million different directions and are not sure everyone in your organization knows where you are trying to go? It is time to create a fundraising plan. By creating a comprehensive and easy plan, everyone can get on board and move in the right direction.

A plan also ensures that all aspects of fundraising are incorporated. During this training, you will work quickly to create a framework for the next 12 months. You will also identify your top ten prospects and what you need to do to work toward major gifts.

This training is easy and fun! It will incorporate both instruction and activities so that you will leave with a plan in hand that is easy to implement and utilize.
Date and Time:
March 14, 2008
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Two hour follow-up visit will be scheduled with each participant approximately four months after training.		 Targeted Population:
Development officers with less than five years experience in a small agency, or executive directors with no development staff and a small organization.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library,
Ann Henry Board Room		 Program Value: $500 per agency
Maximum number of participants: 15 Program Fee: $50 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 6, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:




Leadership/Manager Training

Beyond Evaluations: Transforming Outcomes Into Funding
Facilitated by:
Tom Ralser, CFA
President,
Capital Strategists Group		 Nonprofits, like their for-profit counterparts, must do one thing:

deliver outcomes their investors value.

The challenge is translating the good work that nonprofits do into the concepts and terms that funders understand. All too often, nonprofits think that by describing the outcomes they produce, potential funders will automatically appreciate what they do and therefore fund them. With all of the nonprofits out there asking for money, this is simply unrealistic. Today's funders have the leverage to demand a higher level of accountability, which is best communicated through outcomes. The better these outcomes are demonstrated, valued, and communicated, the more likely it is that dollars will follow.

All organizations will develop an Organizational Value Proposition (OVP), with $750 and $500 awarded for the two best OVPs developed during the program.
Dates and Time:
Group Session I
March 11 1pm - 5pm AND
March 12 8:30am - 12:30pm

Individual Session I
(90 minutes per organization)

May 6 8:30am - 5pm
Or
May 7 8:30am - 5pm

Individual Session II
(90 minutes per organization)

June 24 8:30am - 5pm
Or
June 25 8:30am - 5pm

Group Session II
August 6 8:30am - 12:30pm		 Targeted Population:
Executive directors, board members, and senior staff
Location:
The Jones Center Family for Families		 Program Value: $9,500 per organization
Maximum number of participants:
8 organizations, up to three people per agency

Specific Qualifications:
  1. Organizations must currently or in the near future desire to receive at least 25% of their funding from non-governmental sources
  2. The same people must be present at all group and individual sessions
  3. Participants will be required to interact with several of their funders during the development of their Organizational Value Proposition
  4. Basic spreadsheet knowledge is required
 Program Fee: $300 per organization
Deadline to express interest:
January 31, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • Clicking here or
  • Contacting Nick Dietsch at (770) 745-9993


Crossroads: Dealing strategically with change

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC, (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell
  • Change is inevitable; it's also challenging. When an organization faces change of any kind - whether that change involves programming, people, services or funding -- dealing with that change requires time, energy, and answers organizations don't always have.
  • This highly customized, facilitated effort is designed to help organizations do what is necessary to identify the scope of the issue, create a plan of action and determine how to follow through on making change.

This is ideal for organizations needing to:

  • Create a new vision for an existing program that needs to be reworked;
  • Establish a new program or service;
  • Plan for a significant people change or transition (i.e., hire a new executive director or other key management position; reorganize, add or subtract staff)
  • Re-think facilities usage (consider a new building, reconfigure or expand in existing building, identify other locations)
  • Make a difficult decision about the strategic direction and future of the organization (looking at vision, mission, values, goals, services, etc.);
  • Resolve internal or external conflicts (between staff members, clients, board, other influencers or decision-makers);
  • Consider an opportunity to collaborate between departments within an organization or with other non-profits.
Date and Time:
Sessions are arranged with the organizations to best meet their schedules. They must be concluded by August 31, 2008. 		Targeted Population:
Organizations needing to deal with a challenging decision or make significant organizational change.

Topics for the facilitated planning session include but are not limited to the following:

  • Program/service development
  • Transition planning
  • Process improvement
  • Survey feedback/issue census -- This is geared specifically to the organizations that have participated in past focus groups and want to know how to better implement the recommendations.
  • Inter-group negotiation
  • Collaborative opportunities
Location:
We have a variety of locations from which to choose. It all depends on the team and the location that is most convenient.		 Program Value:
$6,350 per organization
Maximum number of participants:
  • 5 nonprofit organizations
  • A maximum of 15 participants in each facilitated training
 Program Fee:
$400 per organization
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by clicking here or calling 479-444-0591


Develop Your Strategic Plan

Facilitated by:
iBossWell, Inc.		 A critical process for successful business outcomes is the creation and implementation of plans. How long have you and your board been talking about developing or updating the strategic plan - but you just don't know where to start or don't have the funds to hire the consultant? Well - here's your opportunity! Enjoy the services of a professional strategic planning/organizational development consultant who will work with your agency to develop your own - customized strategic plan. You will not only have a completed plan at the end of this project, you will also have a board and staff well positioned and trained to execute the plan, and a process and tool to assist in the execution.
Date and Time:
  • This customized process will take place between March - early Sep 2008
  • A series of meetings with various groups within the organization including board, committees, staff, will be scheduled to meet participants' calendars
 Targeted Population:
One nonprofit organization that currently does not have a strategic plan, or has an outdated strategic plan.
Location:: tbd - based on Agency's schedule Program Value:: $11,200 - $15,700 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
1 organization		 Program Fee: $400 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 14, 2007		 Program interest may be expressed by:


The Executive Edge: business etiquette boot camp

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell		 The Executive Edge will help you and your team:
  • Learn proper etiquette for socializing in a professional setting - from the basics of making small talk to the more elaborate of dining with others;
  • Understand appropriate use of business communication devices and methods in a world that is overwhelmed with instant communication (i.e., cell phones, email, PDAs, text messaging);
  • Become more familiar with appropriate professional attire for the work setting and how to make good purchases of clothing when on a limited budget; and
  • Determine how to build a network that will last, achieving results through formal and informal channels and seeking or becoming a mentor.
This training was originally designed because:
  • As a professional, your reputation is an extension of the service you provide and the relationships you build with your internal and external clients.
  • It is through applying respectful social conduct that you strengthen those relationships and connections. After all, people connect to, and do business with, people they respect and trust.
This interactive one-day training session is focused on understanding more about professional etiquette and proper social behavior.
Dates and Time:
Two (2) open enrollments of 25 participants each. Organizations are welcome to send more than one employee:
  • May 7, 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • June 4, 9 am to 3:30 pm
 Targeted Population:
Leaders, managers, tenured employees and new employees
Location:
James at the Mill Johnson, Arkansas		 Program Value: $350 per participant
Maximum number of participants:
25 participants for each of the two (2) open enrollments		 Program Fee: $50 per participant
Deadline to express interest:
April 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by contacting us at blake@blakewoolsey.com or calling 479-444-0591


Grantseeking 101

Facilitated by:
Thomas-Forbes & Kester, LLC, Grants Professionals		 Grantseeking 101 offers a fast-paced introduction to finding and obtaining grants for nonprofits. We will discuss how to find funders, how to read their guidelines, tips for putting together strong proposal packages, and grants budgets.

Attendees will leave with:
  • a sample outline for grant proposals
  • a grantseeking bibliography
  • a list of research resources
  • a grants glossary
  • sample foundation guidelines
  • handout on goal, objectives and outcomes
Date and Time:
February 21, 1:00 - 5:00 pm		 Targeted Population:
Development officers, executive directors, board members, and volunteers from eligible non-profits
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library		 Program Value: $125 perperson
Maximum number of participants: 20 Program Fee: $25 per person
Deadline to express interest:
February 8, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here: ckester@cox.net or
  • contacting Cheryl L. Kester at (479) 582-1053


Grantseeking Academy

Facilitated by:
Thomas-Forbes & Kester, LLC, Grants Professionals 		Obtaining grant funds can be an excellent way to diversify fundraising income for your organization. However, successfully winning grants takes unique skills. The good news is that you can learn these skills!

During this intensive, hands on, six-week class, you will learn the grant proposal process from beginning to end and leave with a grant proposal ready to be submitted on behalf of your organization.
Date and Time:
Tuesday afternoons 3:00 - 5:30 pm, over 6 weeks (Apr 15 - May 20)		 Targeted Population:
Development officers, executive directors, board members, and volunteers from eligible non-profits
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library		 Program Value: $500 per person
Maximum number of participants: 15 Program Fee: $60 per person
Deadline to express interest:
April 1, 2008
(NOTE: this class fills up very fast; sign up as early as possible)		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • clicking here: ckester@cox.net or
  • contacting Cheryl L. Kester at (479) 582-1053


Inclusive Boards for a Diverse Community

Facilitated by: Just Communities (formerly- National Conference for Community and Justice- NCCJ) in partnership with iBossWell, Inc.		 Has your agency struggled with how to build a more diverse board?
Through this program your organization will receive:
  1. Customized day-long workshop designed and delivered exclusively to your board and staff leadership;
  2. 1 or 2 new non-Anglo board members - we already have a number of recruits signed up from NWA institutions such as Wal-Mart, P&G and the University of Arkansas - who will be well-trained on all aspects of serving on a non-profit board.
  3. Special training for executive director and board officer(s) on diversity and inclusiveness.
Date and Times:
May 28, 2008 - 2pm - 5pm
and
June 11, 2008 - Noon - 6pm
Follow up retreat for each agency to be determined based on agency's schedule between Mid-June and Sep 15, 2008		 Targeted Population:
Executive directors and board chairs
Location: The Jones Center for Families Program Value: $11,580 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
8 organizations		 Program Fee: $450 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 31, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Individual Leadership Development

Facilitated by: The Soderquist Center		 Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how their leadership is perceived by others and will utilize this information in their personal development plan for future growth. Ongoing assessment and coaching engagement over 5 months include the 360 Survey, individual feedback sessions, and developing individual goals.
Date and Time:
The first meeting will be scheduled sometime in the month of May at the group's convenience. The coaching sessions will take place at the convenience of each participant.		 Targeted Population:
Previous Milestone participants only
Location:
To be determined by the participants		 Program Value: $1,175 per person
Maximum number of participants: 10 Program Fee: $120 per person
Deadline to express interest:
March 3, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


My Leadership Path

Facilitated by: iBossWell, Inc.		 Imagine professional coaching, customized for you, driven by your needs, and delivered at your convenience. This program provides an ideal learning opportunity for nonprofit executives. Work with your personal leadership coach to solve some of those leadership challenges you face. Also, enhance your leadership skills and effectiveness through this individualized approach, which includes a pre in-depth leadership assessment multi-rater instrument, along with professional coaching.
Date and Time:
  • Introductory phone session: scheduled at your convenience between March 17-26, 2008.
  • Group leadership workshop: April 30, 2008, 8:30 am - 1pm
  • 6 Individual coaching sessions to be scheduled based on your convenience between June - September 2008.
  • June '08 group workshop TBA - based on participants' schedules
 Targeted Population:
Nonprofit leaders
Location:
Jones Center for Families (workshops)		 Program Value: $3800 per person
Maximum number of participants: 12 Program Fee: $250 per person
Deadline to express interest:
March 14, 2007		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Nonprofit Resource Center @ FPL

Facilitated by:
Fayetteville Public Library Reference Librarians		 Are you looking to find all the resources you need as a fundraiser or non-profit board member in one place? Do you wish there were quality workshops targeted to the special needs of nonprofit staff? The Nonprofit Resource Center @ FPL hosts a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection, which provides access to research databases, research support from library staff, as well as a variety of materials and educational programs for nonprofit organizations. The Collection also offers professional journals and resources on board development, annual giving and more. Visit us to "check-out" our resources!
Date and Time:
The Cooperating Collection is available to public all
hours the library is open:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm		 Targeted Population:
Non-profit directors, directors of development, board members, and volunteers within Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701 		Program Value: $150 per agency
Maximum number of participants: Unlimited access to Collection materials, unlimited simultaneous access to database materials from inside the building Program Fee:
There is no cost associated with accessing the collection. Nonprofit staff who live or work outside Washington County will receive a free library card with presentation of IRS Determination Letter
Deadline to express interest:
Materials in the Collection are available at all hours the library is open		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Reaching Peak Performance: a presentation, messaging and public speaking training

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell		 This training is for you and/or your team members if you want to strengthen:
  • your presentation skills and overall effectiveness speaking in front of others - externally or internally;
  • messaging for your organization; and
  • your personal delivery and speaking style.
There are a minimum of four opportunities to present throughout the all-day training.

Note: Last year this was a very popular training and there was a waiting list. Sign up early to guarantee your reservation.
Date and Time:
This year there are three (3) opportunities. You can choose to do this as an individual through the open enrollment dates or you can take your entire team through it. There are only two (2) classes for teams.

Open enrollment dates:
  • April 2, 2008, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Team dates (only 2 classes are being offered . . . sign-up fast!)
  • These dates will be arranged with the two teams to best fit their schedules. They must be scheduled no later than August 31, 2008.
 Targeted Population:
Leaders, managers and employees who need to communicate effectively in public speaking situations.
Location:
United Building, Springdale
The training will be held at The United Building, 2790 S. Thompson, just south of the former Sam's Club in Springdale. It is attached to United Bank, a colonial style building with large columns, and says "United Building" on the outside. The training room is on the first floor, northwest side.		 Program Value:
  • Open enrollment -- $350 per individual
  • Entire Team -- $4,525 per agency
Maximum number of participants: 15 individuals is the maximum for each open enrollment and also each of the two team trainings being offered. Program Fee:
  • Open enrollment -- $50
  • Entire Team -- $300
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by contacting us at blake@blakewoolsey.com or calling 479-444-0591.


Ready, Set, PLAN! Creating a Comprehensive and Easy Fundraising Plan

Facilitated by:
Bradberry & Associates
Hope Bradberry, CFRE		 Do you feel pulled in a million different directions and are not sure everyone in your organization knows where you are trying to go? It is time to create a fundraising plan. By creating a comprehensive and easy plan, everyone can get on board and move in the right direction.

A plan also ensures that all aspects of fundraising are incorporated. During this training, you will work quickly to create a framework for the next 12 months. You will also identify your top ten prospects and what you need to do to work toward major gifts.

This training is easy and fun! It will incorporate both instruction and activities so that you will leave with a plan in hand that is easy to implement and utilize.
Date and Time:
March 14, 2008
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Two hour follow-up visit will be scheduled with each participant approximately four months after training.		 Targeted Population:
Development officers with less than five years experience in a small agency, or executive directors with no development staff and a small organization.
Location:
Fayetteville Public Library,
Ann Henry Board Room		 Program Value: $500 per agency
Maximum number of participants: 15 Program Fee: $50 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 6, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Team Alignment

Facilitated by: The Soderquist Center		 An organization's mission, vision, and values are its cultural, strategic, and performance foundation. This 2 ½ day customized program enables one team to develop, define, and implement its mission, vision, and values or translate, specify, and apply the organization's mission, vision, and values. Please visit www.soderquist.org to learn more about the program.
Date and Time:
May or June 2008		 Targeted Population:
The staff and/or board of directors of one growing not-for-profit organization that is functioning at a high level but finds itself at an important juncture.
Location:
Greystone Estate; Rogers, AR		 Program Value: $25,000 per agency
Maximum number of participants: One agency with up to 15 staff or BOD members participating Program Fee: $2,500 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
February 15, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Legal Issues

Legal eSource - UA

Facilitated by: University of Arkansas 		Free online legal information including video lectures with closed captioning, decision trees, a glossary, FAQ's, podcasts, blog/chat room and a legal directory with links to other online resources for non-profits in NWA.
Date and Time:
24/7
New videos on important topics scheduled for release in February 2008.		 Targeted Population:
All non-profits and non-profit officers, directors and executives in Northwest Arkansas
Location:
www.uacted.uark.edu/Legalesource/		 Program Value: $500 per person
Maximum number of participants: Unlimited Program Fee: None. All parts of the site are free.
Deadline to express interest: NonePlease visit the website at your convenience and as often as you'd like. Program interest may be expressed by:


Organizational Development and Strategy

Beyond Evaluations: Transforming Outcomes Into Funding
Facilitated by:
Tom Ralser, CFA
President,
Capital Strategists Group		 Nonprofits, like their for-profit counterparts, must do one thing:

deliver outcomes their investors value.

The challenge is translating the good work that nonprofits do into the concepts and terms that funders understand. All too often, nonprofits think that by describing the outcomes they produce, potential funders will automatically appreciate what they do and therefore fund them. With all of the nonprofits out there asking for money, this is simply unrealistic. Today's funders have the leverage to demand a higher level of accountability, which is best communicated through outcomes. The better these outcomes are demonstrated, valued, and communicated, the more likely it is that dollars will follow.

All organizations will develop an Organizational Value Proposition (OVP), with $750 and $500 awarded for the two best OVPs developed during the program.
Dates and Time:
Group Session I
March 11 1pm - 5pm AND
March 12 8:30am - 12:30pm

Individual Session I
(90 minutes per organization)

May 6 8:30am - 5pm
Or
May 7 8:30am - 5pm

Individual Session II
(90 minutes per organization)

June 24 8:30am - 5pm
Or
June 25 8:30am - 5pm

Group Session II
August 6 8:30am - 12:30pm		 Targeted Population:
Executive directors, board members, and senior staff
Location:
The Jones Center Family for Families		 Program Value: $9,500 per organization
Maximum number of participants:
8 organizations, up to three people per agency

Specific Qualifications:
  1. Organizations must currently or in the near future desire to receive at least 25% of their funding from non-governmental sources
  2. The same people must be present at all group and individual sessions
  3. Participants will be required to interact with several of their funders during the development of their Organizational Value Proposition
  4. Basic spreadsheet knowledge is required
 Program Fee: $300 per organization
Deadline to express interest:
January 31, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:
  • Clicking here or
  • Contacting Nick Dietsch at (770) 745-9993


Crossroads: Dealing strategically with change

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC, (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell
  • Change is inevitable; it's also challenging. When an organization faces change of any kind - whether that change involves programming, people, services or funding -- dealing with that change requires time, energy, and answers organizations don't always have.
  • This highly customized, facilitated effort is designed to help organizations do what is necessary to identify the scope of the issue, create a plan of action and determine how to follow through on making change.

This is ideal for organizations needing to:

  • Create a new vision for an existing program that needs to be reworked;
  • Establish a new program or service;
  • Plan for a significant people change or transition (i.e., hire a new executive director or other key management position; reorganize, add or subtract staff)
  • Re-think facilities usage (consider a new building, reconfigure or expand in existing building, identify other locations)
  • Make a difficult decision about the strategic direction and future of the organization (looking at vision, mission, values, goals, services, etc.);
  • Resolve internal or external conflicts (between staff members, clients, board, other influencers or decision-makers);
  • Consider an opportunity to collaborate between departments within an organization or with other non-profits.
Date and Time:
Sessions are arranged with the organizations to best meet their schedules. They must be concluded by August 31, 2008. 		Targeted Population:
Organizations needing to deal with a challenging decision or make significant organizational change.

Topics for the facilitated planning session include but are not limited to the following:

  • Program/service development
  • Transition planning
  • Process improvement
  • Survey feedback/issue census -- This is geared specifically to the organizations that have participated in past focus groups and want to know how to better implement the recommendations.
  • Inter-group negotiation
  • Collaborative opportunities
Location:
We have a variety of locations from which to choose. It all depends on the team and the location that is most convenient.		 Program Value:
$6,350 per organization
Maximum number of participants:
  • 5 nonprofit organizations
  • A maximum of 15 participants in each facilitated training
 Program Fee:
$400 per organization
Deadline to express interest:
March 1, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by clicking here or calling 479-444-0591


Develop Your Strategic Plan

Facilitated by:
iBossWell, Inc.		 A critical process for successful business outcomes is the creation and implementation of plans. How long have you and your board been talking about developing or updating the strategic plan - but you just don't know where to start or don't have the funds to hire the consultant? Well - here's your opportunity! Enjoy the services of a professional strategic planning/organizational development consultant who will work with your agency to develop your own - customized strategic plan. You will not only have a completed plan at the end of this project, you will also have a board and staff well positioned and trained to execute the plan, and a process and tool to assist in the execution.
Date and Time:
  • This customized process will take place between March - early Sep 2008
  • A series of meetings with various groups within the organization including board, committees, staff, will be scheduled to meet participants' calendars
 Targeted Population:
One nonprofit organization that currently does not have a strategic plan, or has an outdated strategic plan.
Location:: tbd - based on Agency's schedule Program Value:: $11,200 - $15,700 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
1 organization		 Program Fee: $400 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 14, 2007		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Inclusive Boards for a Diverse Community

Facilitated by: Just Communities (formerly- National Conference for Community and Justice- NCCJ) in partnership with iBossWell, Inc.		 Has your agency struggled with how to build a more diverse board?
Through this program your organization will receive:
  1. Customized day-long workshop designed and delivered exclusively to your board and staff leadership;
  2. 1 or 2 new non-Anglo board members - we already have a number of recruits signed up from NWA institutions such as Wal-Mart, P&G and the University of Arkansas - who will be well-trained on all aspects of serving on a non-profit board.
  3. Special training for executive director and board officer(s) on diversity and inclusiveness.
Date and Times:
May 28, 2008 - 2pm - 5pm
and
June 11, 2008 - Noon - 6pmFollow up retreat for each agency to be determined based on agency's schedule between Mid-June and Sep 15, 2008		 Targeted Population:
Executive directors and board chairs
Location: The Jones Center for Families Program Value: $11,580 per agency
Maximum number of participants:
8 organizations		 Program Fee: $450 per agency
Deadline to express interest:
March 31, 2008		 Program interest may be expressed by:


My Leadership Path

Facilitated by: iBossWell, Inc.		 Imagine professional coaching, customized for you, driven by your needs, and delivered at your convenience. This program provides an ideal learning opportunity for nonprofit executives. Work with your personal leadership coach to solve some of those leadership challenges you face. Also, enhance your leadership skills and effectiveness through this individualized approach, which includes a pre in-depth leadership assessment multi-rater instrument, along with professional coaching.
Date and Time:
  • Introductory phone session: scheduled at your convenience between March 17-26, 2008.
  • Group leadership workshop: April 30, 2008, 8:30 am - 1pm
  • 6 Individual coaching sessions to be scheduled based on your convenience between June - September 2008.
  • June '08 group workshop TBA - based on participants' schedules
 Targeted Population:
Nonprofit leaders
Location:
Jones Center for Families (workshops)		 Program Value: $3800 per person
Maximum number of participants: 12 Program Fee: $250 per person
Deadline to express interest:
March 14, 2007		 Program interest may be expressed by:


Stakeholder Focus Groups: A Navigational Tool for Making Organizational Decisions

Facilitated by:
Executive Communications Consultants LLC, (www.ecc-training.com) - Blake Woolsey and Elise Mitchell		 This focus group opportunity is ideal for your organization if:
  • You are facing a significant decision or decisions in the next 12-18 months (e.g. hiring new staff, building a new facility, launching a capital campaign, designing a new marketing campaign, creating new programming, launching a new service, building or creating a board of directors/advisors, creating or updating your strategic plan);
  • You want to determine through a focus group what the public's view, understanding or basic knowledge is of your organization and the services you provide or want to provide; and/or
  • You participated in Management MAP in 2006 and/or 2007 and want more assistance with the decision(s) that were vetted through the decision-making process shared.
Note: We have conducted a number of these and are happy to share reference names and numbers if you are interested.
Date and Time:
These are arranged with the organization to best meet their schedules. They must be concluded by August 31, 2008.		 Targeted Population:
Non-profits in the process o