This seminar is an introduction to the planning process and is designed to help nonprofits determine if they need to develop a strategic plan. It answers basic questions about types of plans and the planning process. It explains how an ESCH consultant can help in the process and what the client organization needs to contribute. The target audience for this seminar includes board members and executive directors responsible for the future of their organizations.
“The 3 R's of Volunteerism”. A vital and crucial resource for most non-profits is their volunteers. How you get them (Recruit), use them effectively (Retain), and then show your sincere appreciation for them (Recognition) is of paramount importance. Come to this interactive discussion at ESCH to learn the tools and techniques to be successful in this critical area and to share and learn from each other what works best for your nonprofit.
Conflict is inevitable in organizations. The key for organizations is addressing conflict when it arises. In this seminar, the causes of conflict are addressed, and steps for conflict resolutions are discussed. Assess your style of dealing with conflict and learn to facilitate conflict resolutions discussions for a more productive and harmonious organizational climate.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
9:30:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM
SEMINAR
FOLLOWING THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS: WORKING THE STRATEGIC PLAN
This seminar addresses the importance of building a dynamic strategic plan and then effectively implementing the plan. Using a case study format based on a fictitious agency, the seminar follows the agency through the building of their strategic plan. Once the plan is built the case study continues by showing the importance of implementation and the best approaches for implementation. This is an advanced strategic planning seminar. Participants would get the greatest benefit from this seminar if they have previously completed ESCH's "Strategic Planning: The Roadmap to Success".
All nonprofits face competitive pressures. While competitive assessment tools are common in commercial businesses, the concept is relatively new among nonprofits. This seminar will define a process that can help you differentiate your organization from others serving a similar client base. A closed-loop system will cover market positioning, developing your "niche," strategy selection, and client feedback techniques.
Measuring the impact of program services is a challenge for many nonprofits, however, foundations and corporations increasingly are asking grantees to produce outcome information that is more than the measure of output (e.g. how many served). This workshop will assist participants to begin to connect service delivery process with measurable outcomes, a step beyond measuring/reporting program outputs. Participants will gain information regarding the steps and tools needed to design, collect, and analyze program outcomes using a model that can be applied to many types of programs and services.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
9:30:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM
SEMINAR
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL NETWORKING
Facebook, Twitter and other social media. You have probably heard about social media and may even be using it on a personal basis or for your agency. ESCH’s Social Networking seminar will explain what social media is, why it has grown so fast and what it can do to help your agency accomplish its mission. The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Carl Scott, Decision and Information Sciences, University of Houston.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
9:30:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM
SEMINAR
FUNDING THE MISSION: STRATEGIES FOR REVENUE GROWTH
This course covers the basic principles of fundraising for your organization–from types and sources of funding, to ethical principles of donor cultivation, to where to find donors, to how to manage the donor development process and keep donors coming back. It’s filled with practical and organizational insight into what it takes to have an effective development effort. The basics of development covers everything you need to know to determine a next best step in your development strategy.
Your first visit with a prospective donor is critical for successful fundraising. Learn the steps and secrets to carry out these introductory meetings.
