Nonprofit Resource Network

August 26, 2008

Scholarships Available for Essentials of Fundraising Classes

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Central PA Chapter is pleased to announce that 26 scholarships are available for individuals who are interested in taking the Essentials of Fundraising Courses!

Of these scholarships, 10 will be awarded to non-AFP members and 16 will be awarded to individuals already members of AFP. The deadline for scholarship applications is September 19. APPLY TODAY!

August 25, 2008

Hot Off the Press: Salary and Benefits Survey

The inaugural edition of the Central PA Nonprofit Salary and Benefit Survey is still steaming after its trip throug the press! This survey is based on information collected from over 70 agencies located throughout Central PA and that serve consumers in over 35 counties.

Over 40 employee salaries are analyzed and can be used as benchmarks for you when you are looking to hire employees in similar positions. Other data analyzed includes benefits and volunteer contribution and recruitment issues.

After reviewing this report's Introduction, Indexes and Appendices, order your copy today!

August 12, 2008

NRN Provides Training on Outcomes with LIVE

In mid-August, LIVE, an organization focusing on improving the livability of Lancaster City, engaged NRN manager, Anne Gingerich, to provide training to potential recipients of LIVE funding. The training included tips for developing each agency's "theory of how people change as a result of program interaction" and drew on the presenter's expertise in program evaluation. Participants commented positively on both the content itself and also the interaction between group members.

The manager provides in-depth consulting on outcomes training for individual agencies. For more information, please contact Anne at 717.871.2178.

August 11, 2008

Fall 2008 Training Catalog Now Available

The NRN's Fall 2008 Training Catalog is now available. Check out the four workshop series that will be offered and register by clicking on the registration forms posted on our website.

Our Nonprofit Management Certificate Program will be offered for the third time and includes both lecture and interactive activities in management specific areas like strategic planning, public relations, budgeting and evaluation.

The Essentials of Fundraising Series (formerly known as the Getting Started as a New Fundraiser Series) has added an additional offering of the core class, Starting and Growing a Development Program, and a brand new class, titled Cultivating Board and Volunteers for Fundraising.

Our brand new offering this fall is our hands-on workshop titled Writing Your Case for Support.

Last but not least, Coaching as an Approach to Supervision, will be offered for the second time--providing time to both learning about the Coaching model and then to apply the concepts.

August 1, 2008

Leadership Lancaster's Board Leadership Academy

Beginning on September 5, 2008, Leadership Lancaster will be launching their inaugural Board Leadership Academy--a five module series designed for board members who are new to their roles and those who desire to fine-tune their skills.

The two pre-requisite courses include Governance Basics and Building Effective Boards, which will be followed by elective courses in Strategic Planning, Fundraising and Finance and Oversight.

May 1, 2008

Experienced Fundraiser Series

On May 1, 2008, the NRN launched the first session of its Experienced Fundraisers Series. This session focused on Current Fundraising Trends in South Central PA. Typical of most NRN classes, participants stated that one of the most valuable parts of the training was the ability to interact with other professionals and learn from what others are doing.

Other comments from this group included the value of hearing the trends specific to the South Central Pennsylvania region. One individual said that the class provided "critical information with practical tips and tools that will benefit our fundraising effort."

The next session in this series for fundraisers who have been in the field for at least five years, Establishing Yourself as a Leader in Philanthropy, will be held on May 29, 2008.