Location: Mark Skinner Library
INTRODUCTIONS
Business – Martha Heilemann was voted in as Board Member-at-Large.
Collaboration
Casting for Recovery
Contact Information – Lori Simon – Executive Director; Phone: (802) 362-9181; Website – castingforrecovery.org
Transition and Change
Being new to CFR, Lori indicated that this is a good time to make a change as well as the beginning of a new year. Be a “fly on the wall;” take the “look and listen” approach.
When making a change, pick one segment. Don’t make sweeping changes; don’t do too much at one time.
CFR has many volunteers and when changes were made, Lori received some push back. Don’t push too hard; ask for input and ownership of the changes. The volunteers are a grassroots organization.
Economy
Transition into a different way of thinking. Break it down into small steps.
Spread yourself out. Build your database; use direct mail; broaden your base of people.
Marlboro College Graduate School – Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Betsy Gentile – Program Coordinator – Phone: 1-888-258-5665; Website: www.nonprofit.marlboro.edu
This program is a collaboration between Champlain and Marlboro Colleges.
Nonprofits need to be run like a business but lack a business model. This four-month program was developed to assist nonprofits to create a model.
The workshops include the following:
The World of Not-for-Profits
Effective Leadership through Financial Management
Strategic Planning
Fundraising
Marketing
Human Resources
Conflict Resolution and Communication
Understanding the Board of Directors and Pulling It All Together
The spring semester begins February 27 and ends on June 12. The 10 classes are held on Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration cost is $750; however, financial assistance is available. The college receives money from the state and also has ten $250 scholarships available (first come, first served basis).
Classes are capped at 24 participants. In previous sessions students consisted of executive directors, supervisors, and people who wanted to advance to management positions.
If you miss a class, PowerPoint presentations are available online.
The next NNN meeting will be held on Friday, March 6, 8:00 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, Route 7A in Manchester. The topic is faith-based organizations and nonprofit partnerships.
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