2015 CLASSES AND PROGRAMS COME LEARN, GO DO WE BELIEVE THAT THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF DIVERSE TALENT IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR AND THAT ALL LEVELS OF STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND BOARD MEMBERS DESERVE TO CONTINUOUSLY GROW AND TRANSFORM THROUGH MEANINGFUL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. DYNAMIC INSTRUCTORS AND FACILITATORS Our instructors aren’t just experts in their fields—they come with strong experience with and passion for the nonprofit sector. We contract with eleven skilled leadership coaches and nearly fifty faculty members who continuously revise their curriculum based on the most current best practices in the field. Coaches and faculty are selected through a rigorous hiring process and are trained in adult learning theory to ensure that every learning experience is meaningful and unique. LEADING NONPROFIT PRACTICES We ensure quality programming through adherence to the guidelines of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council, support and guidance from our expert Curriculum Committee and community partners, and by studying the latest nonprofit management and leadership research. Further, NLP assesses quality and effectiveness through continuous evaluation and community needs assessment. Our Curriculum Committee is made up of twelve talented professionals who volunteer their time to provide critical oversight to the program and its curriculum. COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOMS NLP classes and programs aren’t just a place to learn great new skills—you’re also sure to meet amazing new colleagues. We are proud to attract a wide and diverse set of nonprofit professionals whose experiences add richness and depth to the real-world discussions taking place in our classroom. Nonprofit Learning Point programs are open to all, regardless of age, race, gender, faith, sexual orientation, education completed, or professional experience. We believe that our varied experiences are what make a truly powerful learning experience. IMMEDIATELY APPLICABLE When you attend a Nonprofit Learning Point class or participate in a NLP program, you’ll walk away with tools, resources, connections, and ideas that you’ll be able to implement the next day. NLP programs address the critical issues that comprise the every day experience of working or volunteering in the nonprofit sector. 85% of those who participated in the 2014 biennial NLP survey agreed or strongly agreed that they perform better at their job and feel more confident in their abilities as a result of participating in an NLP program. 88% from the same survey are likely or very likely to recommend NLP programs to a colleague. “Each class provides not only the value of the content shared, but also the opportunity to connect with [many] like-minded colleagues. It’s an opportunity to understand more about the sector as a whole and the challenges that are consistent across organizations, as well as learning more about other roles and organizations besides one’s own.” —NLP Classroom Program Participant, 2014 MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK We know that your stakeholders’ and clients’ needs come first. At NLP, you are one of our most important stakeholders. That’s why we work to ensure affordable and accessible programming for all, regardless of organization size or structure. As a nonprofit ourselves, we are supported by our generous funders and sponsors. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides nonprofits in Central Virginia with the tools they need to improve their effectiveness and efficiency for greater impact. The PNE’s four programs—NLP, HandsOn Greater Richmond, ConnectVA, and Organizational Solutions--provide a comprehensive support system so that nonprofits can collaborate successfully, employ best practices, and gain access to a wealth of volunteers. By opening the door to such resources as project management expertise, communications tools, and ongoing professional development, the Partnership helps nonprofits achieve their mission. HOURS 120 A total of 80 hours of course work A total of 120 hours of course work Of these 80 hours, at least one full-day class in each core area Of these 120 hours, at least one full-day class in each core area 80 DEMONSTRATE YOUR COMMITMENT Nonprofit Learning Point offers students the opportunity to pursue an array of certificates based on national standards and local best practices, including the curricular guidelines of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council, national and local area expert partners, and on the standards set by our very own Curriculum Committee. The Certificate of Achievement has been awarded to hundreds of local and regional nonprofit professionals since 1997. For those who have completed significant coursework or who may be on their way to earning the 120-hour certificate, Nonprofit Learning Point also offers an 80-hour Certificate in Nonprofit Management. HOURS completion of a capstone portfolio NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CRASH COURSE Everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten—except the ins and outs of running a nonprofit. We will cover the core aspects of nonprofit management, including board development, fundraising, vision and strategy, and marketing. This is designed as a pragmatic course with plenty of on-the-ground practical application. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS CASE MANAGEMENT SERIES VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SERIES Nonprofit Learning Point and Homeward, the greater Richmond region’s planning and coordinating agency for homeless services, are proud to collaboratively offer a class series and certificate in Case Management. The Homeward/NLP case management curriculum is comprised of three sessions, each offered once throughout the year at NLP, and focused on case management for those who are living in poverty. Homeward is the official granting agency of the Case Management Certificate, which is awarded year-round to those who complete the NLP case management coursework. In collaboration with HandsOn Greater Richmond, the Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration (GRAVA), and the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), Nonprofit Learning Point offers students the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Volunteer Resources Management based on a national Volunteer Management Training Series curriculum. Students must complete all four classes in the series, as well as an additional “elective” class in any core area. See “2015 classes at a glance” for class details. (see the NLP website for details) SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS “NLP is an invaluable resource that offers a massive amount of information in a compact format that is practical and most useful. It is presented in an everyday manner which makes it easy to apply in our everyday functions.” —2014 Student SAMPLE FOUNDATIONAL COURSES INTRO TO NONPROFIT FINANCE Does the idea of reviewing financial statements make your head hurt? Do you avoid looking at the Statement of Activities and the Balance Sheet of your organization because you are not sure what they are supposed to tell you? If so, this class can help. COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING Are you feeling over-whelmed with planning events, writing newsletters and updating social media? Are all your communication efforts effective? Learn how to write a strategic communications plan that will organize your communications with a written blueprint for actions and activities: what, how, when, where, and to whom you should be communicating. CLINIC ON PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY HOW TO THRIVE IN YOUR JOB AND CAREER MANAGING UP AND LEADING WHEN YOU’RE NOT IN CHARGE This course covers tools and techniques for managing yourself, your environment, and your time and tasks. You’ll walk away from the class with a concrete plan for enhancing your effectiveness and well-being through better balance and improved productivity. In this class, you will engage in structured reflection to articulate your career values, interests, talents, and personality and to clarify the implications for shaping a career path in which you can be both successful and fulfilled. You will walk away from the class with specific goals and an action plan for achieving them. Managing up is a conscious approach to working with your manager toward mutually agreedupon goals. It is a process of influencing your manager to make decisions that benefit both of you as well as the organization. LAYING YOUR FOUNDATION LAYING YOUR FOUNDATION GROWING YOUR LEADERSHIP LIVING AND LEADING COURAGEOUSLY Participants will walk away with an expanded understanding of this underused leadership trait, and an action plan for accessing their courage more often in the situations where doing so will yield the greatest impact. DEVELOPING PROGRAMS THINKING STRATEGICALLY Anyone who has heard Wally Stettinius talk about strategy will recognize the phrase “strategy is not an event but a process.” In this course, participants learn how strategy and strategic planning are components of a comprehensive management process for aligning the resources of an organization with a focused set of priorities that lead to the accomplishment of strategic goals in pursuit of the organization’s mission and long-term vision. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Staff members often have projects that they must manage, usually with little or no formal training. Project management training helps staff become familiar with a number of tools, strategies, and techniques they may use to keep a project on time, on budget and of high quality. This class presents basic project management concepts; offers suggestions for effective project planning; demonstrates creative risk management techniques; and details tasks using a work breakdown structure. BUILDING GREAT BUDGETS This class provides an overview of successful budgeting: how to use the annual budget process to plan for a nonprofit’s future. We’ll consider some key tricks to building a great budget and look at budgeting in context, focusing on the importance of buy-in, evaluating the strength of your organization’s current budgeting process, and creating actionable goals for the next budget cycle. EMERGING NONPROFIT LEADERS PROGRAM Emerging Nonprofit Leaders is a dynamic eight-month experience for the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the metro Richmond area. In this engaging program, participants will have the opportunity to foster a deeper understanding of their leadership capacity, advance their understanding and practice of leading in the nonprofit sector, and strengthen their network of nonprofit colleagues. This class is designed for people who have marketing in their “other duties as assigned” job description, development professionals, and any other professional looking to beef up their skills. You will leave class with a clear idea of your organization’s intended audience and a marketing strategy and plan to reach them. FIVE STEPS TO SECURING INDIVIDUAL GIFTS PROGRAM EVALUATION SERIES In this course, participants will learn about the benefits of outcomes measurement and address some of the critical steps to evaluating program success. We’ll also give you practice creating measurement questions, and provide guidance on how your nonprofit can take steps to identify and track outcomes that tell your nonprofit’s story. 2 PUTTING POWERFUL METRICS TO PURPOSE Meaningful program evaluation data is essential to compete for funding. Focuses will include: highlighting particular programs or areas of effectiveness that can help you leverage additional support and assist in sustaining your programs and creating effective presentations to portray evaluation findings for pertinent audiences. 3 STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP Using the Strengths Finder 2.0 assessment, participants will gain insight into their strengths and discuss ways to apply strategies that will enhance leadership effectiveness to positively impact the team and the organization overall. SUPPORTING YOUR TEAM MARKETING ON A NONPROFIT BUDGET EVALUATE YOUR NONPROFIT’S SUCCESS: DEVELOPING AND MEASURING OUTCOMES Participants will deepen understanding of emotional intelligence in leadership, assess each person’s current level of EQ, and formulate goals for leadership growth. See “2015 Classes At A Glance” for more details. CULTIVATING SUPPORT 1 LEADERSHIP AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) VISUALIZING YOUR METRICS THROUGH DASHBOARDS AND INFOGRAPHICS This class provides an introduction to data dashboards that are relevant to nonprofit work. We will work as a team to build dashboards to help manage information. Additionally, you will learn how to use visual representation of information to raise more money and keep your board more engaged, making it easier for them to excel. HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF SUPERVISION This class will help managers, supervisors and team leaders learn and apply skills and strategies to successfully manage work while inspiring employees to give their best. HOW TO LEVERAGE COLLEGE STUDENTS AT YOUR ORGANIZATION Excited about gaining an extra pair of hands and introducing the nonprofit world to college students? This class will give you the tools to effectively recruit and manage college students at your organization. This class will address how to convince your board or CEO to focus on individual fundraising, the fundraising behaviors that need to be implemented for successful individual donor fundraising, your first 3 action steps, and how to cultivate your donor/prospect list. TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS CULTIVATING CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AND SPONSORS CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Corporations and for-profit businesses don’t operate outside of the nonprofit “bubble”--they are critical partners in the work that we do. This class will examine the specifics of developing successful partnerships with the corporate or for-profit sector. After participating, you will have valuable tools, resources, and know-how to build and sustain these relationships. Understand your preferences in managing conflict and introduce a collaborative approach to resolving conflict situations by using effective negotiation techniques. TIME MANAGEMENT FOR TEAMS This class will help you identify strategies your organization can use to help coworkers get out of each others’ way and unleash optimal individual and organizational productivity. BUILDING YOUR SKILLS BUILDING YOUR SKILLS “Every class I take with NLP really helps me better understand how to use my role to help my nonprofit and revs me up when my motor starts slowing down.” — 2014 Student TAKING YOUR ORGANIZATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL WHO’S ON YOUR BUS? STRATEGICALLY BUILDING YOUR TEAM The first steps to a successful organization are finding the right people and building them into a team. This class will examine critical strategies to ensure that your “bus” has the right people in the right seats. LEADING THROUGH TRANSITION AND CHANGE Participants will learn techniques for formulating strategic change initiatives and for leading people through the transition process. LEAVING YOUR LEGACY: WHAT’S YOUR SUCCESSION PLAN? This half-day course will kick-off with a dynamic panel discussion and follow with a journey through a basic framework of staff development and retention initiatives that can be customized to fit any organization’s culture, size and strategic vision. COLLABORATING FOR IMPACT COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE YOUR CAPACITY AND FURTHER YOUR MISSION Board members and staff participating in this course will examine the pitfalls and best practices of partnership with a focus on practical tools for making partnership work. ROUNDTABLE ON COLLECTIVE IMPACT How do we as a community come together--across sector and cultural lines-to achieve large-scale impact? This session will feature a roundtable discussion on orienting toward collective impact and change in Richmond. SUSTAINING YOUR MISSION FOR THE LONG TERM: PLANNED GIVING AND ENDOWMENTS This class is designed for CEOs and board members who are looking to start or build an endowment for their agency. After a brief introduction to what endowments are and how they differ from other types of funds, we’ll zero in on making the ask. EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING MODELS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION In this class, we will use a matrix map to evaluate current sustainability of programs and funding sources in each participant’s organization. We will also examine various organizational funding models and how they can be used as a compass in orienting toward sustainability. TRANSFORMING YOUR LEADERSHIP REPUTATION MANAGEMENT PIVOT AND THRIVE FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP Nonprofit Learning Point believes in the transformative power of professional leadership development—that’s why we offer multiple program formats to meet you where you are. From our cohort-style Emerging Nonprofit Leaders program to individual leadership coaching to short-term leadership courses, we know that one size does not always fit all. Some of the course offerings you’ll find on our menu include: A positive image and reputation in the community is one of your organization’s most valuable assets. This class will explore ways senior managers can safeguard this intangible asset during times of leadership transition, crisis, or even inadvertent errors of judgment. In this class, participants will learn how to ensure the accuracy of your financials, assess what the financials are telling you about the health of your organization, use the financial statements to budget and plan for the future, and communicate the financials to your various constituents in ways that make sense to them. EMPLOYMENT LAW AND POLICIES: FROM THE INTERVIEW TO THE LAST DAY (AND BEYOND) This class will focus on legal principles related to recruiting, hiring, supervising, and managing staff. BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO YOUR ORGANIZATION: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 101 Participants will discuss, reflect, and engage in activities that explore the stages of the organizational lifecycle, values, culture, and communication. Return with ideas and strategies for taking your organization to the next level. PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS AND RESOURCES ED/CEO BOOTCAMP Through completion and analysis of the Birkman Method® Assessment, participants will explore strength-based strategies for communicating, managing, and leading nonprofit agencies, including their board of directors, and will learn and apply the ten basic responsibilities of a nonprofit chief executive. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COACHING The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” Leadership coaching, more specifically, focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of a leader in his or her organization and building individual leadership capacity. This program is offered to a select group of experienced nonprofit leaders, particularly CEO’s, Executive Directors, and other senior leaders. Each participant will receive a 360-degree feedback leadership assessment (The Leadership Practices Inventory, LPI-360) as well as five individual leadership coaching sessions. Participants have the option to extend their learning with additional coaching sessions. “LISTENING TO THE ENTHUSIASM OF MY FELLOW NONPROFIT EDS MADE ME OPTIMISTIC FOR THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND.” –ED/CEO BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT, FALL 2014 TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL NONPROFIT BASICS & BACKGROUND CERTIFICATES Nonprofit Organizations Crash Course QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Starting a Nonprofit QUARTER 3• 1 DAY 80-hour Certificate in Nonprofit Management 120-hour Certificate in Nonprofit Management Case Management Volunteer Management Workshop: Tweaking Your Mission & Vision Statements QUARTER 4• 1 DAY Laying Your Foundation or visit the NLP website. STRATEGIC THINKING & MANAGEMENT Case Management Certificate QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY | QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY Strategic Nonprofit Managment QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY | QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE Collaborative Partnerships to Increase Your Capacity and Further Your Mission QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Leading Through Transition and Change Leaving Your Legacy: What’s Your Succession Plan? QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Breathing New Life Into Your Organization: Organizational Development 101 QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Who’s On Your Bus? Strategically Building Your Team QUARTER 2 • APRIL, MAY, JUNE QUARTER 3 • JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER QUARTER 4 • OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCES Volunteer Management Certificate QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Telling Your Nonprofit Story Volunteer Resources Management Overview Securing Affordable Housing with Clients Communications Planning Crisis and Trauma-Informed Practice QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Effectively Working with Clients QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY COLLECTIVE ACTION Roundtable on Collective Impact QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY PROGRAM DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION & EVALUATION Program Evaluation: Evaluation Strategy and Measurement QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Project Management QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Program Evaluation Putting Powerful Metrics to Purpose QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY | QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Authentic and Engaging Public Speaking QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY Courting the Media QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY Marketing on a Nonprofit Budget QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY FUND DEVELOPMENT Grant Writing 1 QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY | QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY Navigating Government Grants QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY First Steps to Securing Individual Gifts QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Fundraising Crash Course QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY | QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Supporting & Sustaining Volunteer Involvement QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY Topics & Trends in Volunteer Management QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Program Evaluation Visualizing Your Metrics with Dashboards & Infographics QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY SUSTAINABILITY For the Long-Term: Planned Giving and Endowments QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY VISIT NONPROFITLEARNINGPOINT.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES TODAY! Exploring Sustainable Funding Models for Your Organization QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Clinic on Personal Productivity QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY TEAM DEVELOPMENT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Conflict Management QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Making the Most of Your Personality Type and Team: Myers-Briggs Type II QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY Major Gifts QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY How to Thrive in Your Job and Career Employment Law and Policies from the Interview to the Last Day (and the Beyond) QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY Finding Data to Support Your Cause QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY The Art of Form 990 QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY Cultivating Mindfulness at Work Staff Supervision & Performance Management QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY Cultivating Corporate Partnerships and Sponsors QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Intro to Nonprofit Finance QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS How to Leverage College Students at Your Organization Grant Writing 2 Quarters and Corresponding Months QUARTER 1 • JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH FUND DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS Social Media Strategies Self-Care: The Foundation to Helping Others Thinking Strategically QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY WORKING WITH CLIENTS QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY For more information, turn to PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY IMPACT QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Financial Leadership QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Building Great Budgets QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY RESOURCE PROTECTION & RISK MANAGEMENT Reputation Management: Fostering Trust, Minimizing Risk QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY Making the Most of Your Personality Type and Team: Emergenetics Managing Up & Leading When You’re Not in Charge Time Management for Teams QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS Living & Leading Courageously QUARTER 1 • 1 DAY Facilitation Techniques for Leaders QUARTER 2 • 1 DAY ED/CEO Bootcamp QUARTER 3 • 1 DAY Leadership & Emotional Intelligence QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY Strengths-Based Approaches to Leadership QUARTER 4 • 1 DAY ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & RESOURCES APPLICATIONS OPEN JUNE 2015 PROGRAM RUNS OCT 2015 to JUL 2016 nonprofitlearningpoint.org/enlp One-on-One Leadership Coaching See “Taking it to the Next Level” for more details. PARTNER PROGRAMS IN THE PARTNERSHIP FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE HandsOn Greater Richmond provides a link for individuals, families, teams, and corporate groups to join together and engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities within the Greater Richmond region. We offer unique, fun, and flexible ways for you to get connected and involved. handsonrva.org ConnectVA is a virtual nonprofit and civic hub that provides informationsharing tools and resources to empower individuals, advance organizations and strengthen community. We envision a strong nonprofit community working successfully in crosssector collaborations and contributing to a thriving region. connectva.org Organizational Solutions works collaboratively with community partners to deliver high quality, affordable organizational development services. Strengthening the nonprofit sector requires a customized, strengths-based approach to address organizational needs and significant time, expertise and resources. Our role is to help identify resource opportunities and promote leading practices that support operational excellence. organizationalsolutions.org 2015 CLASSES AT A GLANCE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY Providing high quality, affordable professional and leadership development for the nonprofit community of the Greater Richmond region. 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 101 Richmond, VA 23225 Tel. (804) 592-2600 nonprofitlearningpoint.org
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