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| Network Notes - Featured Events from Around the State | November 2011 |
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Below are select offerings from each region. For the full listing of events and workshops go to our Searchable Calendar. |
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"Duct tape is like the force; it has a light and dark side and it holds the universe together."
~ Oprah Winfrey
What Holds Your Universe Together?
It's a classic duct tape joke. Duct tape has miraculous properties, infinite uses, and fixes nearly everything within reach. It even comes in bright new colors giving it the ability to blend in almost seamlessly. But what actually holds your organizational universe together? Is it the person who answers the phones and knows each and every key donor and board member by voice? More importantly, does this person know something personal or otherwise important about each one? That's some powerful duct tape right inside your front door.
Who is the "duct tape" on your board? Is it the long-time board member who has served on every major committee, went off the board only because she reached her term limit, went on a task force and then back on the board? Is it the one who retired and was willing to tackle updating the bylaws and researching new accountability rules? The one who brings new supporters and partners to your organization, as naturally he breathes in and out? The one who shows up and asks vital questions after everyone else has settled back into their chairs? Which volunteer is full of special event ideas but also knows how to balance that approach compared to other ways to connect with your constituents?
There are always service-level volunteers whose passion, sincerity, jovial nature or kind-hearted smiles make everything flow. These are the award-worthy volunteers who would do the work even if no one noticed. And then there are the quiet ones. They may be the ones who cart in the cases of soda for the annual BBQ or the ones who type and clean and make phone calls to be sure the work gets done. There should be awards for the quiet ones.
Staff have duct tape affinities too. They range from the 20-year veteran to the youthful new kid-on-the-block. Each brings a special talent and sparkle that may or may not be fully realized. Who holds the staff together with a fresh sense of humor or a compassionate ear? Who knows the organization's history by heart?
In a sense, each player has some "duct-tape" qualities. Each board member, direct service or special event volunteer, and each staff person has an essential role. It would be a worthwhile exercise to take stock of each one's stand-out qualities. Compare them to the long-term organizational goals and maximize their value by being intentional about how they are treated, tasked, and take their places among the group. Tap "the Duct-tape force"!
May the duct tape be with you,
Lisa Hanger
Statewide Director
Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network |
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Northern Region
Planning, Organizing, and Promoting Special Events
This session is dedicated to exploring how you can create mission-based events for your agency and how properly planning, organizing, and promoting the events are so critical.
We will discuss and review:
- Sample timelines
- Budgets
- Marketing and promotions plans
- Sponsorship materials
- Volunteer management
- Logistics
See how all these elements culminate into managing a successful special event, no matter what the size of your audience.
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Location: LaGrange Public Library, 203 W. Spring St., LaGrange, IN
Cost: $30
Presenter: Laura Edwards, Senior Director of Development for the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University
Sponsor: United Fund of LaGrange County
For more information contact Kim Johnson, Director, Northern Region |
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Southern Region
2012 Lunch and Leadership
Evansville Event Marks 11th Year
Watch your e-mail for announcement of the 2012 Lunch and Leadership workshop topics. The following dates have been confirmed for the Evansville event:
- Wednesday, February 15
- Wednesday, May 16
- Wednesday, August 15
- Wednesday, October 17
For more information contact June Miller, Regional Director, Southern Region. |
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Eastern Region
Grant Writing Workshop
Grant writing is both a skill and a talent. This workshop is designed to give participants an introduction to successful grant writing. Bring your ideas, funding application, or guidelines. You will learn a step-by-step process for proposal development leading to a positive result.
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Where: Ball State University Alumni Center, Meeting Room 1, 2800 Bethel Avenue, Muncie, IN (Parking is available behind the Alumni Center next to the football stadium)
Sponsors: United Way of Delaware County, Purdue Extension Huntington County, and Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network - Eastern Region
Presenter: Karen Hinshaw, Huntington County Purdue Extension Educator
Cost: $35; lunch is on your own
Bridges Out of Poverty - Day 2
This workshop includes information regarding resources, creating relationships, managing mediation, understanding stages of change and motivation, and much more. Those in Delaware County who work in any capacity with individuals living in poverty or who have an interest in helping others will learn skills and techniques by participating in this workshop.
Bridges Out of Poverty (the book you received during Day 1) is used as a training resource in the seminar. Please bring your copy!
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 PM EST
Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 300 South Madison, Muncie, IN
(Parking is available on the street.)
Sponsors: United Way of Delaware County and TEAMwork for Quality Living
Presenters: Molly Flodder, Executive Director, TEAMwork for Quality Living, and
Dorica Young, Case Manager/Circles Coach and Coordinator, TEAMwork for Quality Living
Prerequisite: Bridges Out of Poverty, Day 1
Cost: $35 per person; includes lunch
For registration or more information contact Lesley Devine, Director, Eastern Region. |
Western Region
Creating a Website - Free/Low-Cost and Easy Options
No time? No clue? No problem! There are web-hosts, tools, and services out there to help you. We will teach you what they are and how to use them. This workshop is driven to those organizations and/or artists who have little to no technical skills or budget, but need a simple way to achieve a meaningful website presence. There are some great options available - learn their pros and cons while finding out which might work best for you and/or your organization. This workshop is open and targeted to small nonprofit organizations and artists.
When: Thursday, November 3, 10:00 AM - Noon EDT
Where: West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W. Columbia, West Lafayette, IN
Presenters: Kevin O'Shea, Perdue University, and Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) staff
Cost: $15, $10 for members of United Way or TAF
Recruiting a Highly Effective Nonprofit Board
 Tired of doing it all yourself and then being held to account? Would you love to have a team with the right players doing the right job? Learn how to recruit a highly effective board that is willing to raise money and be held accountable. When: Tuesday, November 15, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST
Where: Lafayette Country Club, 1500 South 9th Street, Lafayette, IN
Presenter: Dave Sternberg, Loring, Sternberg and Associates
Cost: $20
Youth Workers Cafe
The Youth Workers Cafe will feature some highlights from the upcoming Kids Count Conference (December 6-7). Check out more details on the Kids Count Conference at www.iyi.org, and then join us for an informative lunch celebrating youth work on November 30th! When: Wednesday, November 30, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST
Where: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Activities Room, Star Furniture Plaza, 3805 Fortune Drive, Lafayette, IN
Presenters: Various
Sponsor: Indiana Youth Institute
Cost: Free
For more information, contact Jillian Miller, Director, Western Region. |
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Central Region
Watch for more workshops coming in 2012.
For more information, contact Kim Donahue, Director, Central Region Nonprofit Training Center. |
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