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January 2019
What It Really Means to Be an Executive Director
As an executive director, how can you move from being the one that does it all to the one that facilitates it all happening? That’s the question we’ll address during this interactive workshop. You will learn how to move out of the role of chief hero that does it all and into the role of chief host, facilitating the success of your entire team.
Find out more »Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Invest in Your Brand
Join us for a discussion about the many returns on investment when you get your nonprofit’s brand right. Jeff Terpstra, President of Scott Allen Creative, will present the value of investing in your brand. Learn how a strong brand can attract loyal donors, employees, and volunteers. You will learn: What to do when a brand needs help How to inspire others with your cause How to discover your hero’s journey How to make a heart connection with donors and volunteers The positive impacts of investing…
Find out more »February 2019
Nonprofit Executive Coaching
The Johnson Center's small-group Executive Coaching Program brings together a cohort of leaders from different backgrounds and experience levels to forge a professional support network that will last well beyond our final session. By learning with — and from — each other over the course of eight weeks, we find new ways to tackle intractable challenges within our organizations and embrace our own professional development.
Find out more »Exploring and Establishing Ethical Standards
Join us for a workshop on exploring ethics in nonprofit organizations which will help you understand how to use ethical standards in your organization.
Find out more »Grantwriting for Success
Bring your ideas for potential grant proposals to this full-day seminar where we'll go step-by-step through the process of writing a grant! To supplement your skills, this workshop will provide in-depth guidance on proposal development, tips on grantwriting language and writing styles, prospecting foundations, and managing foundation relationships.
Find out more »So, You Want to Fund the Revolution? Social Movements and Grantmaking
Join us for a 2-day mix of lectures, discussions, and experiential exercises, which will provide you with an understanding of philanthropy’s influence on social movements and how to identify funding opportunities to support these critical movements.
Find out more »March 2019
Managing Your Annual Fund
In this workshop, participants will walk through a step-by-step process to managing a more effective annual fund program.
Find out more »Advancing Equity: A Case Study of Kresge’s Climate Resilience & Urban Opportunities Initiative
This course will help illuminate what’s involved in integrating an explicit equity focus into your grantmaking, from highlighting key decision points to navigating potential trade-offs and challenges.
Find out more »April 2019
Faith and Philanthropy (webinar)
This webinar will help you understand the role that faith plays in philanthropy and how it might impact your nonprofit organization.
Find out more »May 2019
Persuasive Writing for Grantmakers
This interactive workshop will focus on sharpening the analytical skills that are the basis for good writing, writing for different audiences, and creating different types of written products.
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