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Fundraising: Events Focus

Join our panel discussion with three NYCON members as they talk about fundraising events they have held for their organizations, including how those events have evolved (or not) as a result of the pandemic. They will also discuss their top learnings and tips on how to make events successful, maximizing profit while minimizing staff time

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Presented by:

The Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region

Susan Weinrich, Senior Vice President, Nonprofit Capacity Building
NYCON

As a participant in this condensed version of our full program, you will have the opportunity to experience how this session guides teams in identifying and proactively addressing disrespectful behavior in the workplace. You will also learn the definition of incivility, how to recognize sources, and how to foster a civilly aware work environment. In addition, you will begin to learn how to master the "Assertive Ask" for addressing disrespectful behaviors.

Presenter: Holly Kahn

Integra HR Performance Consultant

Holly is a Talent Development professional with more than a decade of experience in supporting the growth and development of individuals and teams in a variety of settings, including education, financial services, non-profit, and retail. She believes in the potential that every person has to identify and grow their talents as well as learn and enhance their personal and professional lives with new knowledge and experiences. Her passion is to spark a love of learning and the development of a growth mindset in everyone she meets!

She is a two-time SUNY graduate earning her bachelor's degree in Childhood and Special Education from the College at Geneseo and her master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University at Buffalo. She is an Everything DiSC® and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® Certified Practitioner and holds certificates from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in Designing Virtual Training and Coaching. When not at work you can find her spending time with friends and family enjoying good food, watching her favorite teams win (Go Yanks and Bills!), attending live theater and music performances, or playing the latest tabletop board game.

NYCON (New York Council of Nonprofits) Membership Benefits Orientation [Webinar]

Whether your organization is a new NYCON member, you are new to your team, your organization is considering membership, or you simply want a refresher on all NYCON’s benefits this webinar is for you! Join NYCON staff for our benefits orientation to learn about our program, costs, and what you get for FREE.

Benefits we will cover include:

• Nonprofit Training, Education, and Professional Assistance: NYCON empowers our members with best practices, policies, and procedures, as well as information on ever-changing regulations, funding, accountability, and more. We will give you information on upcoming educational webinars, trainings, and conferences like Camp Finance and Executive Director Leadership Retreats. Learn about consultations available exclusively to our members and if funding may be available for your organization.
• Cost Savings Solutions for Nonprofits: NYCON leverages the purchasing power of thousands of nonprofits to bring you economies of scale on everything from office supplies to fundraising registration services. We will give you information on all these programs, including our members-only insurance programs including Directors’ & Officers’ insurance for your Board and Dental, Life, and Flexible Spending Account programs for your staff.
• And so much more!

Find out how NYCON Membership will benefit you by attending this 45-minute session.

Recruiting new board members is one of the most important tasks for a nonprofit organization. It is also one of the most challenging. Finding a diverse, talented group of individuals willing to contribute the Time, Talent and Treasure to your organization can seem like an overwhelming challenge, especially if you are looking outside of the personal connections of your current board members. 

Join BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton for a session on recruiting board members and a demonstration of the BoardStrong board matching platform. The session will start with a brief introduction to the board development cycle, followed by an in-depth look at
the platform with tips for using it to effectively recruit new board members.

DETAILS:

When: Monday, May 20th, 2024, Noon - 1:00pm, EST

Where: Online. A link will be sent to all who register.

BoardStrong's mission is to assist nonprofit organizations in achieving the highest standards of board leadership, governance and oversight. We do this by providing nonprofit board training, consultation and providing educational resources. We also have an online recruitment platform that helps organizations seeking new board members find talented board candidates from outside their networks.

BoardStrong is an affiliate of the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON).

Crafting a Development Plan

Looking to grow and maximize your fundraising activities? In this session you will learn how to create a development plan, with ideas on different fundraising activities to include. With a focus on nonprofits with small staff, the session will also include how to involve others (volunteers, board members) to help, and how to maximize your efforts. The session will be led by BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton, who has more than a decade of experience serving as Director of Development for multiple nonprofit organizations.

Are you interested in volunteering to serve on a nonprofit board but don't know where to start? Are you serving on a board and could use a refresher? 

Have you been wondering how you can make a difference in your community? Board service is a great way to give back by giving your skills and experience to help a nonprofit that serves a cause or community you care about. It is a position with intrinsic rewards that can also provide opportunities for personal and professional development, allowing you to develop new skills, broaden your network and become a leader in your community. 

Becoming a board member is also serious business and carries with it a significant level of responsibility. It is very important that current and prospective board members be aware of the responsibilities and expectations associated with serving on a nonprofit board. 

In this workshop, Barbara Paxton, Director of BoardStrong, will discuss why you should consider board services and what it means to serve on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization. She will also give you advice about what to consider when you are selecting a board, how to find a board that matches your interests, and show you how to find the right board using our free, one-of-a-kind board matching platform.

DETAILS:

When: Monday, June 17th, 2024, Noon - 1:00pm, EST

Where: Online. A link will be sent to all who register.

BoardStrong's mission is to assist nonprofit organizations in achieving the highest standards of board leadership, governance and oversight. We do this by providing nonprofit board training, consultation and providing educational resources. We also have an online recruitment platform that helps organizations seeking new board members find talented board candidates from outside their networks.

BoardStrong is an affiliate of the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON).

NYCON (New York Council of Nonprofits) Membership Benefits Orientation [Webinar]

Whether your organization is a new NYCON member, you are new to your team, your organization is considering membership, or you simply want a refresher on all NYCON’s benefits this webinar is for you! Join NYCON staff for our benefits orientation to learn about our programs, costs, and what you get for FREE.

Benefits we will cover include:

• Nonprofit Training, Education, and Professional Assistance: NYCON empowers our members with best practices, policies, and procedures, as well as information on ever-changing regulations, funding, accountability, and more. We will give you information on upcoming educational webinars, trainings, and conferences like Camp Finance and Executive Director Leadership Retreats. Learn about consultations available exclusively to our members and if funding may be available for your organization.
• Cost Savings Solutions for Nonprofits: NYCON leverages the purchasing power of thousands of nonprofits to bring you economies of scale on everything from office supplies to fundraising registration services. We will give you information on all these programs, including our members-only insurance programs including Directors’ & Officers’ insurance for your Board and Dental, Life, and Flexible Spending Account programs for your staff.
• And so much more!

Find out how NYCON Membership will benefit you by attending this 45-minute session.

NYCON (New York Council of Nonprofits) Membership Benefits Orientation [Webinar]

Whether your organization is a new NYCON member, you are new to your team, your organization is considering membership, or you simply want a refresher on all NYCON’s benefits this webinar is for you! Join NYCON staff for our benefits orientation to learn about our programs, costs, and what you get for FREE.

Benefits we will cover include:

• Nonprofit Training, Education, and Professional Assistance: NYCON empowers our members with best practices, policies, and procedures, as well as information on ever-changing regulations, funding, accountability, and more. We will give you information on upcoming educational webinars, trainings, and conferences like Camp Finance and Executive Director Leadership Retreats. Learn about consultations available exclusively to our members and if funding may be available for your organization.
• Cost Savings Solutions for Nonprofits: NYCON leverages the purchasing power of thousands of nonprofits to bring you economies of scale on everything from office supplies to fundraising registration services. We will give you information on all these programs, including our members-only insurance programs including Directors’ & Officers’ insurance for your Board and Dental, Life, and Flexible Spending Account programs for your staff.
• And so much more!

Find out how NYCON Membership will benefit you by attending this 45-minute session.

Recruiting new board members is one of the most important tasks for a nonprofit organization. It is also one of the most challenging. Finding a diverse, talented group of individuals willing to contribute the Time, Talent and Treasure to your organization can seem like an overwhelming challenge, especially if you are looking outside of the personal connections of your current board members. 

Join BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton for a session on recruiting board members and a demonstration of the BoardStrong board matching platform. The session will start with a brief introduction to the board development cycle, followed by an in-depth look at
the platform with tips for using it to effectively recruit new board members.

DETAILS:

When: Monday, July 22, 2024, Noon - 1:00pm, ET

Where: Online. A link will be sent to all who register.

BoardStrong's mission is to assist nonprofit organizations in achieving the highest standards of board leadership, governance and oversight. We do this by providing nonprofit board training, consultation and providing educational resources. We also have an online recruitment platform that helps organizations seeking new board members find talented board candidates from outside their networks.

BoardStrong is an affiliate of the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON).