Fall Workshop Series Addresses Current Economic Climate
Expressly for Executive Directors and Board Leaders

(Please share these dates with your board members now)

Now more than ever, nonprofits need strong boards and management, realistic and flexible plans, solid financial systems and up-to-date technology. Organizations with a strong organizational foundation will be best positioned to survive these times. This fall we are pleased to continue our popular workshop series for nonprofit executive directors and board leaders. We are offering a variety of topics that we hope will help you better understand and navigate the current economic climate. If you would like to speak to the NSP staff about other services that can help you build a stronger organization, please contact us.

We're sending you this workshop information so that you can plan ahead. Please don't RSVP at this time. Invitations will be sent to executive directors five to six weeks prior to each session. Remember that locations and times vary. Come join your colleagues in Greater Hartford for useful information, networking and a free breakfast!

NSP and Community Resources to Help Navigate the Economic Times
Thursday, September 10, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Where can your nonprofit turn for assistance with planning, fundraising, finances, human resources, legal issues, and technology? Come hear from the Nonprofit Support Program staff and other local organizations that specialize in assisting nonprofits with these issues. Learn more about how the resources of NSP, the Hartford Public Library, CT Association of Nonprofits, the Pro Bono Partnership and Leaders on Board can help you weather the current economic times.
For executive directors, board members, and consultants

Managing Through a Financial Crisis
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
This session explores the financial realities of meeting your mission during an economic crisis, and is designed to help nonprofit leaders develop and use financial information to make better decisions and communicate more effectively with supporters. Using real world examples, the workshop will explain the interplay between financial risk, revenue reliability and fixed costs, and how this information can be used to enhance planning and decision making during a recession.
Presenters: Jessica LaBarbera, Associate Director, Northeast Region, and Renee Jacob, Advisory Services, Nonprofit Finance Fund
For executive directors, finance staff and board members

Census Data Determines Who Gets $300 Billion Annually - Are You Getting Your Share?
Friday, November 13, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
This session provides specific tips on how to navigate and correctly use the most current census data in your plans and funding applications, and will offer concrete ideas on how you can help ensure that everyone in your community (including difficult to reach populations) is counted in the 2010 census.
Presenters: James Palma, Jr., Partnership Specialist, Hartford Census Office, and Arthur Bakis, Information Services Specialist, Boston Regional Census Center
For executive directors and board members

Telling Your Story During a Recession
Friday, December 11, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
This session will demonstrate why tough times can be an opportunity for your organization, and how you can effectively tell your story with fewer resources. Learn how to develop a brand that will build long-term trust and relationships with key stakeholders, understand how traditional media and social networking allow you to connect with decision makers, and learn how to use the "big four" - web site, relationships, your e-mail list and community ambassadors - to tell your story.
Presenter: Andrea Obston, Andrea Obston Marketing Communications, LLC
For executive directors, marketing and development staff, and board members