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July 2018
Funder Collaboratives: The Potholes, Potentials, and Possibilities (webinar)
Is collaborative funding right for you? Funder collaboratives can leverage skills and networks and can amplify the impact of your grantmaking but they can also face many bumps in the road. Join this webinar to learn about the ingredients of a successful funder collaborative, explore examples of collaborative successes and challenges, and get practical advice as you consider joining, developing or managing a funding collaborative.
Find out more »August 2018
Advanced Fundraising for Today’s Dynamic World
We all know the tried and true practices for fund development, but how are we keeping up in today's rapidly-changing world? This workshop led by Jason Franklin and Tamela Spicer will energize seasoned professionals by helping develop a deeper awareness and understanding of the changing landscape of giving across the country... and around the world.
Find out more »September 2018
Ethics in Grantmaking: Dimensions, Dilemmas, and Decision-Making (webinar)
Most foundations have codes of ethics and most grantmakers strive to behave ethically — but what exactly does that mean? In this webinar, we will examine ethical dilemmas and how to navigate them as we explore tools and techniques for ethical reasoning and decision-making in grantmaking.
Find out more »October 2018
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 seven weeks, we find new ways to tackle intractable challenges within our organizations and embrace our own professional development.
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 »November 2018
Planning for Successful Fundraising
Do you feel your organization approaches fundraising haphazardly? This workshop led by Matthew Downey puts a laser focus on proper planning for a successful fundraising program.
Find out more »December 2018
Beyond the Basics: Simplified Grant Applications (webinar)
Grant applications provide a powerful source of information for making optimal funding decisions and driving organizational learning. But grant application requirements and processes can be unnecessarily cumbersome and impose burdens on grantseekers that stymie intended impact. Join us for this webinar to learn principles and techniques for simplifying your application process and explore examples that adhere to best practices.
Find out more »How to Tell Your Story to Maximize Impact
Sharing a relevant, meaningful story is key to the success of any organization. It can be a beacon for the success of your mission; the more defined your story is, the brighter your beacon becomes. This hands-on workshop with Tamela Spicer will help you identify your organization's best story and explore ways to share it with your donors and stakeholders to drive your mission forward.
Find out more »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 »February 2019
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 »March 2019
Managing Your Annual Fund
In this workshop led by Matthew Downey, participants will walk through a step-by-step process to managing a more effective annual fund program.
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