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, and measurable outcomes. If nonprofit organizations are to survive and thrive, they need to think and act strategically.

Managing staff performance is one of the most important roles of supervisors in any organization. When we think of performance management, we tend to think of annual performance reviews or addressing significant personnel issues. When supervisors manage all performance, including excellent performance, with intentionality, there are fewer issues to address and conducting performance reviews isn't such a heavy lift.

Elevate your budget management skills with our Advanced Budget Management training tailored for nonprofit professionals. This training delves deeper into budgeting techniques, software utilization, and strategic alignment to empower you in steering your organization towards financial sustainability and growth.

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.

Skilled, intentional, and strategic supervision is integral to organizational success and employee satisfaction. 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 practices, a supervisor creates a culture of mutual respect — one in which employees and supervisors communicate regularly and clearly about job-related expectations, tasks, and overall performance.

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.

The ōen studios Equitable Board Engagement Training is designed to help nonprofit board members and leaders build the skills and strategies they need to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact. This four-session training series focuses on key practical areas of board development and engagement, and provides actionable tools for participants and their colleagues. In Module 1, learn how to recruit for and build a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven board that reflects your organization’s values.

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.

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 an abundance of experience, tap into self-awareness, are adaptive, and leverage a range of interpersonal skills. Using these practices, a supervisor creates a culture of mutual respect — one in which employees and supervisors communicate regularly and clearly about job-related expectations, tasks, and overall performance.

The ōen studios Equitable Board Engagement Training is designed to help nonprofit board members and leaders build the skills and strategies they need to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact. This four-session training series focuses on key practical areas of board development and engagement, and provides actionable tools for participants and their colleagues. In Module 2, explore ways to strengthen the relationship between the executive director and the board to ensure collaboration, trust, and shared accountability.

Enhancing Workplace Wellness training designed to equip nonprofit professionals with practical tools to address workplace stress, prevent burnout, and establish self-care practices. The purpose is to foster a culture of wellness and resilience, enabling participants to maintain productivity, mental health, and effective team dynamics in their mission-driven work.

The Asking Without Anxiety training is designed to support you in gaining confidence, being more prepared, and feeling less anxious in donor conversations. You will learn how to build relationships with donors in meaningful ways by developing your authentic curiosity and “fundraising listening skills” to help match your mission with your donors’ philanthropic goals. As part of your training, you will practice making a donor ask in a small supportive group.