Thursday, October 6

Noon to 1:30 pm

Northwestern Michigan College University Center,
Room 5

 

Trainer: Rachel Fournier, Lawton Gallagher Group   

 

Fee: $12; feel free to bring a lunch

 

An introductory workshop explaining the Google Grants Program that awards non-profits an in-kind online advertising account that can be used in a variety of ways. From general outreach to fundraising or recruitment of volunteers, Google Grants participants can promote their cause via advertising on Google through Google Adwords. Participants will learn the requirements for applying, program details and what to expect once accepted into the program.  

 

Designed for nonprofits with a website and some experience dabbling with social media.

 

[REGISTER TODAY]   

If your website has a "DONATE NOW" button you may be creating a problem that you never anticipated. Assume that you have a charitable solicitation license for Michigan only. While you are not intentionally soliciting revenues outside of Michigan, an out-of-state resident donates online to your organization. According to the statutes of the donor's State, you have just violated their State Solicitation of Funds Registration Statute. With today's aggressive enforcement policy, fines in the $15,000 range, per donation or violation can be assessed.

 

The solution for your nonprofit may be to file a unified registration statement. For further information [CLICK HERE] 

Thursday, October 13, 2011

10 am to noon

Northwestern Michigan College, University Center
Room 5

 

Andy Wolber, Technology Consultant

 

Fee: $12

 

 

Not sure if you're secure? Learn ways to improve security at your small organization, including how to configure your systems, block malware, improve your passwords, and enable two-factor authentication. You'll also learn how to secure your browsing experience, and your Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Designed for staff and volunteers at nonprofits with 10 or fewer employees; beginner to intermediate level. 

Last week I talked about how social media platforms could help us work together in new ways, but it will also have an impact on how and what we know about each other. Social media provides us a new way to get to know and understand our colleagues, collaborators, clients, and supporters.

 

Read more of Freya Bradford, NorthSky Consultant's, blog posting ...

Executive coaching is defined as a one-on-one confidential relationship that supports, encourages and challenges leaders to move forward and take action. For-profit leaders have been utilizing coaching as an effective method of growing their top performers and now the nonprofit sector is beginning to do the same.

 

Starting in January, 2012, NorthSky Nonprofit Network is offering leaders the opportunity to be part of a pilot program to determine the impact of coaching on nonprofit leaders and their organizations. This is a chance to work with an executive coach in reaching your personal and professional goals. Scholarships will be available through Rotary Charities.   

 

The program will be led by Lucille Chrisman, a professionally trained executive coach from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and a member of the International Coach Federation.

 

For full information on the program: [LINK]  

 

A free information session will be held again on November 22 from noon to 1 pm. Registration is required.  [LINK]  

 

To access the program application (including scholarship option): [LINK]