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• QuickBooks for Nonprofits, Part 3 (Nonprofit Finance Series)

  • When
    Tuesday, November 27, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Room 205, 200 Building / Baker College of Jackson / 2800 Springport Road / Jackson, MI 49202

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  Don't forget to register for the rest of the series!
  

  Financial Management for the Non-Financial Executive
  

  QuickBooks for Nonprofits, Part 1

  QuickBooks for Nonprofits, Part 2

  
  

  
  

  Finance Management Series
  

  QuickBooks for Nonprofits, Part 3—

  Discover the most accurate and efficient way to use QuickBooks Desktop for your nonprofit. Don’t waste time through trial and error learning.  Whether you are brand new to the software or you just need a little help, our QuickBooks Pro Advisor will teach you the skills you need in order to work with confidence. Take advantage of the power and flexibility of QuickBooks.
  

  If you have QuickBooks loaded onto a laptop, you're welcome to bring it along, but it is not required.  This is not a hands-on workshop.  We do the typing…and you do the learning. Become a confident user and find answers to your QuickBooks frustrations. 
  

  Don't forget to bring your laptop loaded with your Quickbooks information so you can try the tips and tricks provided to further your learning.  
  

  Session Topics—

  • Nonprofit Specific Reporting
  • Analyzing Your Financial Data
  • Common QuickBooks Mistakes
  • More Tips & Tricks

  
  

  Designed for—
  

  This series offers more than just data entry know how.  You don’t want to miss our ‘best practices’ discussions on things like accounting policies, key financial concepts, internal controls, fiscal oversight of your Board, preparing for audits, getting the best out of your budget-versus-actual process and much more. Appropriate for those comfortable with the Microsoft Office and who have a basic understanding of financial transactions relative to nonprofit organizations. 

  
  

  

  Cost—
  

  Nonprofit Network Members - $45.00 
  

  Additional registrants from same member organization - $35.00

  Nonmembers - $60.00
  

  
  

  Please refer to our Cancellation Policy

  
  

  

  

  
  

  Facilitators—
  

  
  

  Dorothy Hawley, Accounting Consultant, QuickBooks Pro Advisor 
  

  

  Dorothy Hawley holds a business degree and offers over 35 years of accounting experience in the profit as well as nonprofit sectors.  As a QuickBooks Pro Advisor, she specializes in setting up QuickBooks for nonprofit organizations, provides training with ongoing support to the staff and offers financial management services to the local nonprofit community.  Her outstanding reputation for clean audits and best practices precedes her.  Dorothy is dedicated to making sure ALL your questions are answered. 
  

  
  

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director
  

  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. With twenty-five years working in the nonprofit sector, she has a full range of experience in fundraising, marketing, governance, management and grant writing. She has led Nonprofit Network from being a county-specific nonprofit management support organization to an international resource specializing in capacity building, professional development and governance and organizational management.
  

  Previously, she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, which specialized in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

  
   

  
  

  
  

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• Starting a Nonprofit Organization

  • When
    Thursday, December 06, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Room 137, 100 Building (building with flagpoles at the entrance) // Baker College of Jackson // 2800 Springport Road // Jackson, MI 49202

  Register

  Are you considering starting a nonprofit organization?

  (Or know someone who is? - Please share!!) 
  

  Starting a nonprofit takes a considerable amount of time, understanding of financial management, leadership and managerial skills, and fundraising. 
  

  This workshop will help you identify what you need to consider before forming your organization as well as how to prioritize, plan, and complete the process.
  

  BONUS: Participants will receive Nonprofit Network's Guide to Starting a Nonprofit

  
  

  Session Goals— 

  • Understand the basic steps and legal requirements
    
  • Explore all the options including, a 501c3, L3C and a "B" Corporation
    
  • Learn about alternatives to starting a nonprofit
    
  • Find out if you are eligible for the new streamlined 1023ez application 
    

  Designed for—
  

  Appropriate and relevant for anyone considering or in the midst of starting a nonprofit organization
  

  
  

  

  Cost: $50.00
  

  

  Facilitator—

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director
  

  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. With twenty-five years working in the nonprofit sector, she has a full range of experience in fundraising, marketing, governance, management and grant writing. She has led Nonprofit Network from being a county-specific nonprofit management support organization to an international resource specializing in capacity building, professional development and governance and organizational management.
  

  Previously, she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, which specialized in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

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• Peer Coaching

  • Start
    Wednesday, December 12, 2018
  •  
  • End
    Wednesday, June 12, 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    JACKSON - TBD

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  Peer Coaching Groups - Overview

  Peer Coaching Groups are designed to facilitate goal-setting, coaching and action learning within a small group of peers. Each group member decides what real-world goal or issue they wish to address and their peers coach primarily through asking open-ended questions to expand the member’s thinking. Members commit to taking action between meetings and report on progress and lessons learned. Peer Coaching Groups follow a very structured process that ensures that members work on issues that matter most, get help the way they need it and apply what they have learned.

   

  Benefits

  ·         In addition to being coached, members develop core coaching skills

  ·         Through open-ended questions and limited advice, members are able to tap their own knowledge and that of their peers

  ·         Members work on real challenges or goals – the things that matter most here and now

  ·         Members make new connections, receive feedback and gain new perspectives

  ·         Members are accountable to take action, so they learn by doing

   

  
  

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• Understanding your Role as Board Chair

  • When
    Tuesday, January 15, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Jackson - TBD

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  Leading a nonprofit board requires more than just following an agenda. It is important for the Board Chair to provide mission driven direction and leadership. Many times when Board Chairs are elected, they are not given the directions needed to guide their nonprofit organizations.  This workshop will help you understand the  role and responsibilities of Board Chairs and how they may better perform their duties. 

   

  Appropriate for current and incoming board chairs and nonprofit professionals.

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  About the presenter:  

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director

  
  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of Nonprofit Network since June 2009. Previously she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, a Jackson, MI firm specializing in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations. She had a wide and diverse client base including the Center for Family Health, Family Service & Children's Aid, Community Action Agency, Child and Parent Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jackson School of the Arts and many more.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio.  Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio. 

    

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  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

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• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training

  • When
    Wednesday, January 16, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Jackson District Library / 244 W Michigan Ave / Jackson, MI 49201
  • Spaces left
    39

  Register

  THE CHILD MAY NOT REMEMBER, BUT THE BODY REMEMBERS.

  
  

  Jackson County DHHS, LifeWays Community Mental Health, and Family Service and Children's Aid invite community members to attend this free training for community members who support folks that may have experienced childhood trauma.

  
  

  Session Agenda

  Facilitated by Zoe Lyons, Director Jackson County DHHS & Bob Powell, CEO Family Service and Children's Aid

  
  

  9:00a - 12:00p 

  Understanding Adverse Childhood Experience - Building Self-Healing Communities

  
  

  [Break for lunch on your own]

  
  

  12:45p - 4:30p

  Resilience - The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope

  
  

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Training is designed to help you develop the unique skill set needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events.  Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.

  
  

  
  

  Additional Dates:

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training February 13
  

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training March 6
  

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training April 1
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Executive Director Academy

  • Start
    Thursday, January 17, 2019
  •  
  • End
    Thursday, May 16, 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Jackson TBD
  • Spaces left
    7

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  The Nonprofit Network Executive Director Academy functions as a cohort of participants, with multiple presenters addressing key skills over the course of 7 monthly sessions.  To maximize the value of this cohort model, the sessions will be highly interactive not only on the topic to be covered during that session, but also in discussing the successes and challenges of implementing the topics covered in previous sessions. Participants are encouraged to deliberately focus on skill implementation of previous sessions and to share their barriers and breakthroughs with their fellow participants when the cohort. As described in the Academy Expectations, Consistent attendance will be necessary to appropriately support your colleagues and to gain proficiency with the skills that build on each other.
  

  
  

  Description—

  The Nonprofit Network Executive Director Academy is a cohort of no more than 10 executive directors who have been in their position for fewer than 5 years.  This deliberate and consistent gathering of people who have similar tenure in their positions as ED's aims to accomplish the following:

  • Ensure clear understanding of the complexities of the role and awareness of the fully developed skill sets necessary for success
    
  • Build relationships among peers and networks within the community
    
  • Problem solve and learn from one another

  Every Academy participant in the Academy will be provided with a their own copy of the Michigan Nonprofit Management Manual ($95 value). This manual will support some portions of the the sessions and will serve as a valuable ongoing reference tool for the executive director.

  
  

  Prerequisite to the Academy:  Each participant will be called by one of the facilitators to ensure the participant understands what the course entails prior to the start of the Academy.  The Academy is designed as a cohort and for the benefit of all participants, attendance is necessary for all to learn from all.  

  
  

  
  

  Schedule—

  The Academy will meet as a group each month from January through May 2019

  
  

  • Session 1: January 17 8am - 11a 
    
  • ED Academy, Session 1: Roles and Responsibilities of working with a Board of Directors

  • Session 2:February 7 8am - 11a
    
  • ED Academy, Session 2:Trust, More Trust, Team and Leadership

  • Session 3: February 21 8am - 11a
    
  • ED Academy, Session 3: Fund Development
    

  • Session 4: March 7 8am - 11a
    
  • ED Academy, Session 2: Nonprofit Tech
    

  • Session 5: March 21 8am - 11a
    
  • ED Academy, Session 5: The Role of the ED in HR
    

  • Session 6: April 18 8am - 11a
    
  • ED Academy, Session 6: Communication and Having Those Hard Conversations
    

  • Session 7: May 2 8am - 11a
    
  • ED Academy, Session 7: The Role of the ED in Finance
    

  • Session 8:  May 16 8am - 11a
    
  • ED Academy, Session 8: Change, Crisis Management, and Tending to Self
    

  
  

  Commitment—

  For the benefit of all participants in the cohort, those registering for the Academy must commit to attending all seven sessions, prioritizing attendance over other commitments.

  
  

  
  

  Designed for—

  Appropriate and relevant for executive directors who have been in their current position for fewer than 7 years. 

  
  

  Want to join, but you're not eligible?

  
  

  If you cannot attend these dates or if you're an ED with +5 years of experience, let us know here and we'll contact you as future cohorts are formed

  
  

  

  
  

  Member Cost:  $675

  Nonmember Cost:  $875

  
  

  The registration price includes enrollment in the 5-month cohort in addition to a personal copy of the Michigan Nonprofit Management Manual ($95 value)

  
  

  Payment in full is required to secure your place in the cohort.  

  
  

  

  
  

  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

  
   

  
  

  
  

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• Free Workshop: Foundations of Board Governance

  • When
    Tuesday, January 22, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    JACKSON - TBD

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  Nonprofit boards have the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the organizations they lead. Does every member of your board understand their legal obligations, basic responsibilities, and duties? We will address current trends, challenges, and climates for organizations in the current year.
  

   

  Session Goals— 

  This workshop will provide participants with the following:

  • The three legal responsibilities of a nonprofit board
    
  • 10 basic responsibilities of a nonprofit board
    
  • Key tasks the board should undertake
    

  
  

  Designed for—

  It doesn't matter if you have served on a board for years or if you are serving on a board for the first time, this workshop will help you with whatever stage of board development you are at with your organization. 

  
  

  
  

  Facilitator—

  

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director
  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. With twenty-five years working in the nonprofit sector, she has a full range of experience in fundraising, marketing, governance, management and grant writing. She has led Nonprofit Network from being a county-specific nonprofit management support organization to an international resource specializing in capacity building, professional development and governance and organizational management.
  

  Previously, she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, which specialized in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

  
   

  
  

  
  

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• The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Relationships between Executive Directors and Development Staff

  • When
    Wednesday, January 30, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Lansing Area - TBD

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  In a nonprofit organization, no single internal relationship is more important than that between the executive director and development director. One carries the responsibility of leading the organization to the efficient execution of its mission, and the other shoulders the burden of finding the money that makes it all possible.
  

  They are joined at the hip - and one is not successful without the other.  Getting this relationship right is absolutely crucial to a successful fundraising program.  

  
  

  We strongly encourage EDs/CEOs to attend with their Development Director/Lead Staff:

  • Nonprofit Network Members: $20 + Guests are Free
    
  • Nonmember rate:  $30 + Guests rate of $20

  
  

  
  

  Facilitators: 

  Brian Philson, President/CEO at Highfields

  Brian started with Highfields in July, 2006 as the director of residential services. He was promoted to vice president of programming before being promoted to President/CEO in August 2008. Brian earned his master’s degree in social work at Michigan State University and bachelor’s degree in social work at Spring Arbor College, where he later became an instructor. He is a member of the National Partnership for Juvenile Services, a Board Member of the Michigan Federation for Children and Families, Governor Appointee to the Michigan Board of Social Work and a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
  

  Bev McGill, Director of Fund Development at Highfields

  Bev came to Highfields in September, 2011. She has ten years of experience in fund development, most recently as the Director of Development at Cascades Humane Society in Jackson, Michigan. Bev earned her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, a BSW from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Certificate in Fundraising Management from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  

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• Starting a Nonprofit Organization

  • When
    Wednesday, February 06, 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    JACKSON - TBD

  Register

  Are you considering starting a nonprofit organization?

  (Or know someone who is? - Please share!!) 
  

  Starting a nonprofit takes a considerable amount of time, understanding of financial management, leadership and managerial skills, and fundraising. 
  

  This workshop will help you identify what you need to consider before forming your organization as well as how to prioritize, plan, and complete the process.
  

  BONUS: Participants will receive Nonprofit Network's Guide to Starting a Nonprofit

  
  

  Session Goals— 

  • Understand the basic steps and legal requirements
    
  • Explore all the options including, a 501c3, L3C and a "B" Corporation
    
  • Learn about alternatives to starting a nonprofit
    
  • Find out if you are eligible for the new streamlined 1023ez application 
    

  Designed for—
  

  Appropriate and relevant for anyone considering or in the midst of starting a nonprofit organization
  

  
  

  

  Cost: $50.00
  

  Please refer to our Cancellation Policy

  

  Facilitator—

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director
  

  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. With twenty-five years working in the nonprofit sector, she has a full range of experience in fundraising, marketing, governance, management and grant writing. She has led Nonprofit Network from being a county-specific nonprofit management support organization to an international resource specializing in capacity building, professional development and governance and organizational management.
  

  Previously, she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, which specialized in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

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• Webinar - Tools and Tips for Effective Board Meetings

  • When
    Tuesday, February 12, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    At Your Desk EDT
  • Spaces left
    24

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  How do you pack in good governance, due diligence, policy conversation, relationship building, committee work, strategic conversations and board engagement in an hour or so a month?  How do you get everything done in 12-14 hours a year?  Join this webinar for tips and tools to make your board meetings efficient, effective and engaging. 
  

  
  

  
  

  Appropriate for current and incoming board members and nonprofit professionals.

  
  

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  About the presenter: Tom Williams
  

  
  

  Tom  has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1996 in roles at the local, state and national levels.  Prior to coming to Nonprofit Network, Tom served as a statewide capacity building director with Michigan Habitat for Humanity , where he supported 73 separate governing boards through its affiliate structure.  In this role, he assisted organizations in their strategic planning processes, operational standards, policy development and board governance practices.  Before his time at the state level, Tom was involved in developing and implementing national partnerships, including Habitat's long-running relationship with Thrivent Financial.  Tom also served as an Executive Director of a Habitat affiliate. Prior to his nonprofit work with Habitat, Tom served as staff to a county planning commission where he developed land use and transportation plans, in addition to grant writing and community development work.   Tom is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
  
  

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  Cost:
  

  Nonprofit Network Members - FREE
  

  Non-Members - $10.00
  

  
  

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  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.
  

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• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training

  • When
    Wednesday, February 13, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Jackson District Library / 244 W Michigan Ave / Jackson, MI 49201
  • Spaces left
    50

  Register

  THE CHILD MAY NOT REMEMBER, BUT THE BODY REMEMBERS.

  
  

  Jackson County DHHS, LifeWays Community Mental Health, and Family Service and Children's Aid invite community members to attend this free training for community members who support folks that may have experienced childhood trauma.

  
  

  Session Agenda

  Facilitated by Zoe Lyons, Director Jackson County DHHS & Bob Powell, CEO Family Service and Children's Aid

  
  

  9:00a - 12:00p 

  Understanding Adverse Childhood Experience - Building Self-Healing Communities

  
  

  [Break for lunch on your own]

  
  

  12:45p - 4:30p

  Resilience - The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope

  
  

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Training is designed to help you develop the unique skill set needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events.  Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.

  
  

  
  

  Additional Dates:

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training March 6
  

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training April 1
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Protecting your nonprofits Financial Resources

  • When
    Tuesday, February 26, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Jackson - TBD

  Register

  A Board's primary responsibility is protecting the assets of the organization. 

  Come learn how to spot signs of embezzlement or misuse of funds and get the most out of your audit.   

  Treasurers, Finance Committee members, Board Members, Executive Directors and bookkeepers will all gain critical information about managing your nonprofits financial resources and futures. 

  
  

  Nonprofit Network Members - $20 + $10 guest rate

  Nonmembers - $30 + $20 guest rate

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• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training

  • When
    Wednesday, March 06, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Jackson District Library / 244 W Michigan Ave / Jackson, MI 49201
  • Spaces left
    50

  Register

  THE CHILD MAY NOT REMEMBER, BUT THE BODY REMEMBERS.

  
  

  Jackson County DHHS, LifeWays Community Mental Health, and Family Service and Children's Aid invite community members to attend this free training for community members who support folks that may have experienced childhood trauma.

  
  

  Session Agenda

  Facilitated by Zoe Lyons, Director Jackson County DHHS & Bob Powell, CEO Family Service and Children's Aid

  
  

  9:00a - 12:00p 

  Understanding Adverse Childhood Experience - Building Self-Healing Communities

  
  

  [Break for lunch on your own]

  
  

  12:45p - 4:30p

  Resilience - The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope

  
  

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Training is designed to help you develop the unique skill set needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events.  Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.

  
  

  
  

  Additional Date:

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training April 1
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Grant Writing's Optimum Role in Your Organization (And Processes to Fully Realize This)

  • When
    Thursday, March 07, 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Marshall Street Armory, 330 Marshall St, Lansing, MI 48912 (Community Room)

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  Description—

  This fast paced and interactive workshop will assist you in assessing grant writing's role in your overall fund development efforts and using your strategic planning process to guide your grant applications.  We will review key policies and practices that every organization should deploy, how to get key players involved in the development process, and what makes a good application great. 

  Additionally we will spend time discussing practical applications as well as do's, don'ts and slaying some myths that remain about grant writing's role in a healthy nonprofit's efforts to advance its mission. 

  All participants should come prepared to share, learn, and plan.  Curriculum will include assessment tools, discovery sessions and best practices. 

  Session Goals— 

  This workshop will provide participants with the following:

  • An understanding of what funding organizations look for in grant recipients
  • The components of a successful grant proposal
  • Customizable to-do list
  • Key strategies to engage program staff and finance people

  Designed for—
  

  This workshop will provide beginners with a manageable, comprehensive overview of grant writing and will serve as a valuable review for intermediate grant writers.

   

  

  
  

  Cost—

  Nonprofit Network Members - $25.00 
  

  Additional registrants from same member organization - $15.00

  Nonmembers - $35.00

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Facilitator—

  Tom Williams, Capacity Builder

  

  Tom has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1996 in roles at the local, state and national levels.  Prior to coming to Nonprofit Network, Tom served as a statewide capacity building director with Michigan Habitat for Humanity, where he supported 73 separate governing boards through its affiliate structure.  In this role, he assisted organizations in their strategic planning processes, operational standards, policy development and board governance practices. 

  Before his time at the state level, Tom was involved in developing and implementing national partnerships, including Habitat's long-running relationship with Thrivent Financial.  Tom also served as an Executive Director of a Habitat affiliate. Prior to his nonprofit work with Habitat, Tom served as staff to a county planning commission where he developed land use and transportation plans, in addition to grant writing and community development work.  Tom is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

  
  

  

  
  

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• Protecting your nonprofits Financial Resources

  • When
    Tuesday, March 12, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Battle Creek- TBD

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  A Board's primary responsibility is protecting the assets of the organization. 

  Come learn how to spot signs of embezzlement or misuse of funds and get the most out of your audit.   

  Treasurers, Finance Committee members, Board Members, Executive Directors and bookkeepers will all gain critical information about managing your nonprofits financial resources and futures. 

  
  

  Nonprofit Network Members - $20 + $10 guest rate

  Nonmembers - $30 + $20 guest rate

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• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Trauma Training

  • When
    Friday, April 12, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Jackson District Library / 244 W Michigan Ave / Jackson, MI 49201
  • Spaces left
    50

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  THE CHILD MAY NOT REMEMBER, BUT THE BODY REMEMBERS.

  
  

  Jackson County DHHS, LifeWays Community Mental Health, and Family Service and Children's Aid invite community members to attend this free training for community members who support folks that may have experienced childhood trauma.

  
  

  Session Agenda

  Facilitated by Zoe Lyons, Director Jackson County DHHS & Bob Powell, CEO Family Service and Children's Aid

  
  

  9:00a - 12:00p 

  Understanding Adverse Childhood Experience - Building Self-Healing Communities

  
  

  [Break for lunch on your own]

  
  

  12:45p - 4:30p

  Resilience - The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope

  
  

  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Training is designed to help you develop the unique skill set needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events.  Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.

  
  

  
  

  Additional Dates:

  
  

  Wednesday, June 13, 8:00a - 4:00p

  Monday, July 23, 8:00a - 4:00p

  Friday, August 17, 8:30a - 4:30p

  Wednesday, September 26, 8:00a - 4:00p

  Friday, November 9, 8:30a - 4:30p

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar - Diversity and Inclusion Around The Board Table

  • When
    Wednesday, April 24, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    At Your Desk EDT

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  Are the right people sitting around your board table? Is your board inclusive of the community you serve? Are your board meetings inclusive of all voices around the table?
  
  Increasingly, nonprofit organizations are recognizing the need to become more inclusive of diversity in order to meet the needs of the communities they serve and achieve their missions. In this session we will explore key trends illustrating the nonprofit landscape relative to diversity and inclusion and interactively examine practical strategies and tools to advance social equity around the board table. 
  
  

  Appropriate for current and incoming board members and nonprofit professionals.

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  About the presenter: 
  

  
  

  Katena Cain, Nonprofit Management Consultant
  

  Katena is a professional consultant skilled at helping diverse groups and communities think creatively and collaboratively together. She empowers people to translate conflict and differences into creative breakthrough. 

  She is a management consultant with Nonprofit Network where she works primarily with initiatives surrounding diversity, inclusion and equity, communication and board governance.
  Previously, she was in higher education where she served as an academic advisor and as the lead facilitator to Sisters of Strength, a service and leadership organization for women of color at Jackson Community College.  While in her leadership role with the Sisters of Strength, Katena has supported, encouraged and assisted many women of color toward their efforts in achieving academic and professional success.
  Katena has served on several committees related to strategic planning, workplace relations and diversity in her community. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University and is a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership at Grand Canyon University.

  
  

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  Cost: No Charge for Nonprofit Network Members

  $10.00 Future Members

   

  Please note: Board 101 - Basic board responsibilities is a recommended prerequisite  for this webinar

  
  

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• Financial Basics - What to know about your audit and How to Spot Embezzlement

  • When
    Tuesday, May 14, 2019
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Marshall Street Armory, 330 Marshall St, Lansing, MI 48912 (Community Room)

  Register

  A Board's primary responsibility is protecting the assets of the organization. 

  Come learn how to spot signs of embezzlement or misuse of funds and get the most out of your audit.   

  Treasurers, Finance Committee members, Board Members, Executive Directors and bookkeepers will all gain critical information about managing your nonprofits financial resources and futures. 

  
  

  Nonprofit Network Members - $20 + $10 guest rate

  Nonmembers - $30 + $20 guest rate

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• Webinar - Fundraising Basics: Maximize Your Efforts

  • When
    Friday, June 14, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    At Your Desk EDT

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  Many nonprofit organizations get stuck focusing on acquiring donors and never expand their technique to retaining or upgrading. The first gift is the most expensive gift you will ever get, and most donors use their first gift to a nonprofit organization as a test.

  
  

  Join this webinar to explore strategies for acquiring donors, retaining your donors, and upgrading their gifts.

  
  

  Appropriate for current and incoming board members and nonprofit professionals.

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  About the presenter: 

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director

  
  

  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of Nonprofit Network since June 2009. Previously she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, a Jackson, MI firm specializing in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations. She had a wide and diverse client base including the Center for Family Health, Family Service & Children's Aid, Community Action Agency, Child and Parent Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jackson School of the Arts and many more.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio.  Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio. 
  

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  Nonprofit Network Members - FREE
  

  Non-Members - $10.00 

  
  

  
  

  Please note: Board 101 - Basic board responsibilities is a recommended prerequisite  for this webinar

  
  

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• Free Workshop: Foundations of Board Governance

  • When
    Tuesday, August 06, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Marshall Street Armory, 330 Marshall St, Lansing, MI 48912 (Community Room)

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  Nonprofit boards have the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the organizations they lead. Does every member of your board understand their legal obligations, basic responsibilities, and duties? We will address current trends, challenges, and climates for organizations in the current year.
  

   

  Session Goals— 

  This workshop will provide participants with the following:

  • The three legal responsibilities of a nonprofit board
    
  • 10 basic responsibilities of a nonprofit board
    
  • Key tasks the board should undertake
    

  
  

  Designed for—

  It doesn't matter if you have served on a board for years or if you are serving on a board for the first time, this workshop will help you with whatever stage of board development you are at with your organization. 

  
  

  
  

  Facilitator—

  

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director
  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. With twenty-five years working in the nonprofit sector, she has a full range of experience in fundraising, marketing, governance, management and grant writing. She has led Nonprofit Network from being a county-specific nonprofit management support organization to an international resource specializing in capacity building, professional development and governance and organizational management.
  

  Previously, she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, which specialized in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• Leverage Your Story: Building the Case for Support

  • When
    Thursday, October 24, 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Marshall Street Armory, 330 Marshall St, Lansing MI 48912

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  At the heart of your nonprofit organization is a unique, driving story that can transform your fund development, board recruitment, talent retention, volunteer management, and relationship to the community. Do you know your story and how to communicate it well at all levels, both internally and externally?
  

  Whether embarking on a capital campaign or raising funds for your annual campaign, EVERY nonprofit should have a case for support (CFS).  Your CFS provides your organization’s mission and history. It communicates the community need and how your organization responds to the need. And it presents the vision for the future and how the gifts of current and prospective donors create hope for the future.  
  

  The CFS is the foundation of all of your donor focused communications and is a valuable tool not only for anyone who is helping raise money for your organization, but also for any current or prospective donors as well.
  

  
  

  Session Goals— 

  This three-hour workshop is designed to help participants understand the CFS’s role in telling your organization’s story and why it is essential for successful fundraising.  

  Goals will include the following:

  • Key elements in a CFS
    
  • Process for writing the CFS
    
  • Length of the CFS
    
  • Difference between the “internal” and “external” CFS
    

  
  

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  The session will provide beginner communication and fundraising staff guidelines for producing a strong CFS and as a refresher for more seasoned staff charged with developing a CFS.  
  

  
  

  

  

  
  

  Facilitator—

  Sharon Castle, Capacity Builder

  
  

  Having worn every hat in the philanthropic process affords Sharon a unique perspective in her work as a Capacity Building Consultant at Nonprofit Network.  Her approach is based on a commitment of providing excellent service with the highest degree of professional integrity. She enjoys working with a diverse clientele who have a passion for their mission.  

  Sharon brings more than 30 years of experience in fundraising and enjoys assisting organizations increase their fundraising capability.

  She credits her in-depth fundraising knowledge to her years as Deputy Director of Development for the American Lung Association of Michigan where she was responsible for all aspects of statewide fundraising; the Michigan Historical Museum where she completed the fundraising for the 20^th Century permanent galleries; and for more than 20 years as President of Castle & Associates, Inc. a full-service fundraising and organizational management firm where she assisted clients with strategic planning, capital campaigns, development audits, major gifts and fundraising plans.  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• Starting a Nonprofit Organization

  • When
    Thursday, November 14, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Marshall Street Armory, 330 Marshall St, Lansing MI 48912

  Register

  Are you considering starting a nonprofit organization?

  (Or know someone who is? - Please share!!) 
  

  Starting a nonprofit takes a considerable amount of time, understanding of financial management, leadership and managerial skills, and fundraising. 
  

  This workshop will help you identify what you need to consider before forming your organization as well as how to prioritize, plan, and complete the process.
  

  BONUS: Participants will receive Nonprofit Network's Guide to Starting a Nonprofit

  
  

  Session Goals— 

  • Understand the basic steps and legal requirements
    
  • Explore all the options including, a 501c3, L3C and a "B" Corporation
    
  • Learn about alternatives to starting a nonprofit
    
  • Find out if you are eligible for the new streamlined 1023ez application 
    

  Designed for—
  

  Appropriate and relevant for anyone considering or in the midst of starting a nonprofit organization
  

  
  

  

  Cost: $50.00
  

  Please refer to our Cancellation Policy

  

  Facilitator—

  Regina Pinney, Executive Director
  

  

  Regina has been the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. With twenty-five years working in the nonprofit sector, she has a full range of experience in fundraising, marketing, governance, management and grant writing. She has led Nonprofit Network from being a county-specific nonprofit management support organization to an international resource specializing in capacity building, professional development and governance and organizational management.
  

  Previously, she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, which specialized in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

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