Thursday, September 19, 2019 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofit organizations need to be keenly aware of how changes in funding priorities, customer/client needs and preferences, technology, marketing, and resource availability affect their capacity to deal proactively with change, successfully meet their mission, and survive beyond sustainability. Being aware of these changes […]
Measuring Outcomes
Wednesday, June 05, 2019 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill Branch Moving from your Logic Model to an Outcome Measurement Plan This class will address how to turn your logic model into an outcome measurement plan. Outcome Measurement is a process for demonstrating a nonprofit’s accountability and transparency that, in addition to affecting programs and services, can influence […]
The Logic with Logic Models
Thursday, May 23, 2019 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill A Logic Model is a tool that nonprofits use to describe a program to either current or prospective funders. It shows the relationships between resources that the nonprofit puts into a program, the activities and outputs that ensue, and what changes or outcomes the program hopes to achieve. […]
Measuring Outcomes: Moving from your Logic Model to an Outcome Measurement Plan
Measuring Outcomes Tuesday, May 29, 2018 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Main (Oakland) Moving from your Logic Model to an Outcome Measurement Plan This class will address how to turn your logic model into an outcome measurement plan. Outcome Measurement is a process for demonstrating a nonprofit’s accountability and transparency that, in addition to affecting programs and services, can […]
Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Nonprofit for Success
Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Nonprofit for Success Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofit organizations need to be keenly aware of how changes in funding priorities, customer/client needs and preferences, technology, marketing, and resource availability affect their capacity to deal proactively with change, successfully meet their mission, and survive […]
From Passion to Nonprofit: Tips for Creating a High-Functioning Nonprofit
Thursday, May 25, 2017 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill If you’ve been thinking about turning your passion for a cause into a creating a nonprofit, this workshop will help you with strategies for avoiding pitfalls as you develop your plan. In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how to: explore whether a 501(c)3 is […]
Telling an Impactful Story with Data
Telling an Impactful Story with Data Thursday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. – noon Finding stories in data can be a challenge. Where should you turn for sources? How can you confidently report them? This workshop will introduce the typical kinds of stories that can be found in data, provide an introduction to economic impact […]
Diversifying Funding and Strategic Planning
We’re excited to be able to host this workshop in partnership with the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management! During this session, we’ll address the principles of strategic planning and practice using a development audit tool that can help organizations understand their competencies, identify opportunities and create a development plan that reaches as many funding sources […]
Developing a Logic Model for Intentional Program Design
Developing a logic model is a practical way to outline how your organization makes change happen. A logic model will help you define your programs and examine how they lead to your intended outcomes. In this workshop, you’ll discuss intentional program design and learn how to create a basic logic model, an important first step […]
Forming Partnerships to Meet Strategic Objectives
Forming Partnerships to Meet Strategic Objectives Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM It has been proven that forming strategic partnerships with other agencies can greatly enhance a nonprofit’s programs and services while improving its overall sustainability. This program will introduce you to the many benefits of public/private partnerships and provide practical tools […]