Worthy grant proposals often don’t make the final cut because the proposal budget is poorly put together. However, crafting a budget that clearly and accurately reflects all the resources your program needs is not a complex or mysterious process! In this workshop you’ll learn the principles of mission-driven budgeting and practice applying those principles to a real-life scenario, as you build a detailed proposal budget step-by-step.

You’ll learn how grantmakers evaluate budgets – and what your budget says about your organization. And you’ll work with simple but powerful tools to help you organize your financial information in the clearest, most compelling way. In this workshop you will:  Understand the importance of a sound, detailed, mission-driven budget as both a key proposal component and a planning and management tool. Learn how the concept of “total-value budgeting” supports your project planning and management – and simplifies the process of building a proposal budget. Learn what you need to know about “in-kind,” match, valuing volunteer time, indirect or administrative costs, and much more.

Learn the easy-to-follow, step-by-step process guaranteed to result in an unbeatable proposal budget Work with – and take home – planning tools that will guide you through the process start to finish – guaranteed!

Date: May 19
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location:
Phoenix – Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe, Room 157
Price: $55
To Register: Click here.

Analyze the principles of financial management for nonprofits. Learn to apply the fundamentals of accounting, budgeting processes, cash flow analysis, expenditure control, long-range financial planning, audits, grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations. This course is a prerequisite for NMI 113.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Designed to help nonprofit staff and board members, participants will learn a super-simple, step-by-step process to generate monetary support from individuals without the stress normally associated with fundraising. A no-holds-barred, confidential facilitated roundtable discussion will occur during lunch, providing an opportunity to share with and learn from others.

Presenter is Debbie Stewart of Stewart Communications, a consultancy firm for nonprofits. Pre-registration required. For cost and complete details, visit http://www.SeatOfOurPantsSeminars.com, contact Debbie@nonprofitnet.com, or call 928-778-3747.

The Arizona Community Foundation invites you to join its Programs Department for ACF Basics. This free, ongoing seminar is intended to familiarize nonprofit organizations with ACF’s grantmaking procedures, and provide information about ACF’s current initiatives and funding opportunities. Topics include:

• Funding priorities
• Grant cycles
• Eligibility requirements
• Components of ACF’s online grant application
• The grant application review process

Date/Time:
Held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Upcoming sessions include March 25, and April 22.
Location:
Arizona Community Foundation Office (2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85016)

Seating is limited; please RSVP to mholguin@azfoundation.org or call 602-381-1400, ext. 2062. Remember to indicate which session you plan to attend.

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization (Topical Workshop) – ASU ‘s Nonprofit Management Institute – March 14 (Phoenix)

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization (Topical Workshop)
March 14: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This workshop will help participants determine if forming a new nonprofit corporation is the most viable strategy for meeting their goals. Key terminology and core issues will be discussed, including important differences between nonprofit and for-profit organizations. All forms for application for nonprofit status will be provided and reviewed.

Location:
All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

NEW delivery method for Board Governance training – Three
convenient locations in the Valley! – ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation Multiple dates and locations

The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation’s board governance program can strengthen your board. Current and prospective board members, volunteers, and nonprofit professionals interested in knowing more about nonprofit governance: This training is for you!

Training includes continental breakfast, lunch, resource guide, governance toolkit and participant manual. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged! NEW delivery method in three areas of the Valley!

Date/Time:
March 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
A New Leaf – 3420 E. University Dr. Mesa 85213

Date/Time:
April 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
Catholic Community Foundation – 400 E. Monroe St. Phoenix 85004

Date/Time:
April 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
Beth Eman Congregation – 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West 85375
Cost: Single registration: $199. Up to three additional registrations per organization: $175 per registrant.
Registration: To register for this training, click here.

Complimentary Marketing Webinar Offered To Nonprofit Professionals – Solutions Marketing & Consulting
March 17 (Online)

With the current economic situation, nonprofits are expected to do more with fewer resources while trying to acquire and retain their organization’s customers – whether that represents donors, members, clients, patrons, volunteers, or other constituencies. But, we can’t afford to hide until the economy turns around.

Join Solutions Marketing & Consulting for this FREE webinar, hosted by MarketingProfs, entitled,”Keeping Customers: How Nonprofits Can Build Customer Loyalty.” Locally and nationally-known nonprofit marketing and branding speaker, Elaine Fogel, will focus on helping nonprofit and public organizations adopt a customer focus and mindset, engage their customers without breaking the bank, and rally support and assistance in marketing their missions.

Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m.
Register here: http://learn.gotomeeting.com/forms/031709-na-g2mc-wbr-s?ID=701000000005APQ

ONE Nonprofit Leader Day including ONE Director of the Year Awards Presentation – Organization of Nonprofit Executives (ONE)  – March 20 (Phoenix)
Judy Jolley Mohraz, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust will speak to inspire and celebrate valley nonprofit leaders.

ONE annually recognizes nonprofit executives who are dedicated to excellence in the management and leadership of their organizations. These awards recognize nonprofit chief professional officers (executive directors, presidents, CEOs or an equivalent) who are outstanding examples of certain principles ONE values among nonprofit executives in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Please join them as they recognize and promote the achievements and community impact of the dedicated leadership of nonprofit executives who distinguish themselves in the following four areas:

• Organizational Leadership Award
• Community Partnership Award
• Innovation Award
• Leader of Distinction Award

ONE Open Luncheon. Friends of the Nonprofit Community Welcome. A limited number of tables for 6 are available. (Space may be limited.)

Date/Time:
Friday, March 20 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:
National Bank of Arizona Conference Center, 6001 N. 24th St. Phoenix 85016. Free parking immediately adjacent.
Cost: $30 for ONE Member organizations, $40 for non-members

Please visit the Events page of http://www.oneaz.org to register, or call 602-264-8578 for more information.

Would you like to see whether Internet-based learning is right for you? You can find out by viewing two new NMI Information Sessions from the convenience of your own computer! Information Session 1 (11 minutes) explains who takes an NMI course and for what reasons. Learn about the benefits of participating in the Nonprofit Management Institute, who teaches for NMI, and how to earn a professional certificate in nonprofit leadership and management.

Information Session 2 (7 minutes) provides more details about online versions of NMI courses. Peek inside an actual online NMI course and learn what kind of assignments to expect and how to best participate.
Click here to start now!

We welcome your feedback and would be glad to answer any further questions at 602-496-0500 or nmi@asu.edu.

Current offerings from ASU’s Nonprofit Management Institute
How to Start a Nonprofit Organization (Topical Workshop)
March 14: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This workshop will help participants determine if forming a new nonprofit corporation is the most viable strategy for meeting their goals. Key terminology and core issues will be discussed, including important differences between nonprofit and for-profit organizations. All forms for application for nonprofit status will be provided and reviewed.

Financial Management Principles for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 103) March 27 – 28: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Analyze the principles of financial management for nonprofits. Learn to apply the fundamentals of accounting, budgeting processes, cash flow analysis, expenditure control, long-range financial planning, audits, grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations. This course is a prerequisite for NMI 113.

Strategic Management in Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 107)
April 6 – 27 (ONLINE)
Explore the strategic management process and the nature of strategic decision making. Learn techniques to evaluate and develop organizational missions and goals, competitive positions, service programs and effective resource deployment. Study how to utilize agenda setting, strategic planning, strategy implementation and management of strategic change.

Marketing for the Nonprofit Organization (NMI 112)
April 17 – 18: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday
Learn the principles and practices of marketing and public relations in your nonprofit organization as well as strategies and techniques to successfully position your organization. Begin the development of a marketing plan.

Diversity Strategies for the Nonprofit Organization ( NMI 119)
April 24 – 25: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day
Understand diversity as a critical business strategy that helps nonprofit organizations maximize their mission. Learn to identify layers of diversity within the organization. Explore one’s comfort level working with others who are different than oneself and learn why this knowledge is critical. Learn to develop strategies for managing in a culturally diverse organization. Learn to identify and recognize stereotypes of colleagues and to develop an action plan to challenge those beliefs.

Managing Volunteer Effectiveness (NMI 109)
May 8 – 9: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday
Learn techniques in managing volunteers from recruitment through effective utilization within the nonprofit organization. Also examine creative recruitment, supervision, training, liabilities and budgeting for volunteer expenses and staff.

Advanced Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 113)
May 15 – 16: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Prerequisite: NMI 103
This course provides an in-depth study of budgeting and planning, tax issues, internal/external reporting requirements and technology for financial management.

All in-person courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

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