Communication is the key to most successful relationships; the supervisor-staff relationship is no exception. Honing communication skills is a straightforward way of building more effective supervisory relationships. Effective supervisors, whether new to the role or coming with a wealth of experience, tap into self-awareness, are adaptive, and leverage a range of interpersonal skills. Using these […]
Effective supervision contributes directly to mission effectiveness at your nonprofit. It is critical to maintaining a productive staff in the face of shifting and competing priorities. Strong supervision creates a culture of mutual respect in which employees and supervisors communicate regularly and clearly about job-related expectations, tasks and overall performance. This highly participatory training is […]
Relationship building is a core competency for effective non-profit management. The training will explore the importance of managing various professional relationships as a nonprofit leader and deepen the participants’ skills in successfully meeting the various expectations of staff, board, and external constituencies while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. This training will focus on relationships with […]
Nonprofit organizations are being challenged more than ever by impatient donors and community stakeholders to achieve greater impact on the significant issues and problems evident throughout our neighborhoods and communities. Strategic planning is a systematic approach that engages the leadership and critical partners to develop a plan for the future that outlines specific strategies, tactics, […]
Managing staff performance is one of the most, if not THE most important role of supervisors in any organization. When we think of performance management, we tend to think of annual performance reviews or possibly addressing significant personnel issues. But when supervisors manage all performance, including excellent performance, with intentionality, there are fewer issues to […]
Effective supervision contributes directly to mission effectiveness at your nonprofit. It is critical to maintaining a productive staff in the face of shifting and competing priorities. Strong supervision creates a culture of mutual respect in which employees and supervisors communicate regularly and clearly about job-related expectations, tasks and overall performance. This highly participatory training is […]
Great leaders move us. They move us through a basic human process: our emotions. Although they talk of strategy and competition, the great leaders establish a deep emotional connection with others called resonance. They are actively in tune with others around them. Their own levels of emotional intelligence (EI) allow them to create and nurture […]
There is growing interest and urgent need for reimaging governance and innovative approaches and models which are more responsive and accountable to the communities they serve, while addressing racial equity and class. As current traditional hierarchal models of governance often lead to dysfunction and disconnection to communities, new approaches are increasingly being adapted by nonprofits […]
Participants must have taken Effective Supervision Part 1 as a prerequisite for this training. Successful supervisors start with curiosity and awareness of their own supervisory and communication style, as well as their particular cultural lens. By expanding their view and skillfully shifting these default approaches, they can more fully develop staff and maximize performance. Register […]
The Financial Management, Part I training for Nonprofits is designed to equip nonprofit leaders, managers, and board members with foundational information to effectively manage their organization's finances. This training provides an overview of financial concepts, tools, and best practices tailored specifically for the nonprofit sector.
Financial Management, Part 2 builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in Financial Management, Part 1 and is designed to further the knowledge of nonprofit leaders, managers, and board members to effectively manage their organization's finances.
Embark on a journey to master the fundamentals of budget management with our Budget Management Fundamentals training, tailored specifically for nonprofit professionals. This training offers a comprehensive exploration of budget development, implementation, and oversight crucial for financial sustainability and organizational success.
