These seminars will be significant learning opportunities that focus on the primary areas of universal concern to the nonprofit sector - and those that fund them - governance, resource development, leadership, management, legal and others.
Walk-ins are welcome, and payment can be made at the event. However, registering before hand--online or over the phone--will ensure that you receive materials (and coffee). The cost is $25.00/members, $50.00/nonmembers. How to Register.
Program Planning/Evaluation
Date: May 21, 9 am - 12 noon
Location: Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, 145 Ednam Drive
Speaker: Gretchen Ellis, Director, Commission on Children & Families
Logic models, inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes… Since 2002, the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the United Way- Thomas Jefferson Area have used a common outcome measurement based application process for human service non-profits. Outcome measurement is the regular, systematic measuring of progress toward intended outcomes in order to increase the effectiveness of programs and services, and communicate the value of those programs and services. Increasingly, funders are using outcome measurement as a part of funding decision. This training will provide a basic overview of underlying philosophy of outcome measurement as an evaluation tool, will examine the components of an effective outcome plan, will demonstrate development of a logic model, and will discuss identifying effective indicators.
Gretchen Ellis is the Director of the Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families and has been involved with the two localities’ implementation of outcome measurement based non-profit funding since the pilot phase in 2001. She and her staff provide training and technical assistance to human service agencies seeking local government funding
Managing a Small Office
Date: June 18, 9 am - 12 noon
Speaker: Barbara Kessler, Director, UVA Office of Continuing & Professional Studies
Many organizations have SMALL staffs and HUGE missions. The management of such organizations takes skill and training. Come learn how to make the most of yourself and your staff to most effectively deliver your mission.
Major Donors: How to Identify Them and How to Ask Them
Date: July 16, 9 am - 12 noon
Speaker: Susan M. Ketron, Director of Development, Boys & Girls Club
All major gifts are ultimately self-solicited. In this seminar, learn how to make “the ask” a natural occurrence in the relationships major donors have with your organization. With 25 years of experience in development, Susan Ketron will share case studies that illustrate the power of thoughtful cultivation, meaningful engagement and sensitive timing. She will also illustrate strategies for successful solicitation through role playing and other group exercises.
Susan Ketron is the Director of Resource Development for the Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle following twelve years as the founding executive director of the School of Architecture Foundation at the University of Virginia.
back to top »