Webinar Archive

2010 Webinars

The small development office - Doing it all without burning out
Martin Novom, Skystone Ryan.
Recorded on February 4, 2010
This webinar will help you be more successful though  a healthy “small-shop” perspective, give you some tools and help you integrate your work in your organizational direction.
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The next wave of philanthropists
Eric Rowles with Vernisha Crawford, Leading to Change, Inc.
Recorded on January 12, 2010
Can you tell “weebles” from “scrilla” or “steezy” from “swarming”? This webinar will show you how to engage the largest and fastest-growing generation of givers.
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2009 Webinars

Building donor loyalty
Adrian Sargeant, Indiana University
Recorded on December 10, 2009
Increasing loyalty by as little as 10 percent can improve the lifetime value of your donor database by up to 200 percent. This webinar will examine the reasons underlying the terrible levels of loyalty nonprofits experience and look at strategies to improve them.
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Keeping communications front and center
Hannah Brazee Gregory, ShoeString Creative Group
Recorded on November 30, 2009
Marketing and public relations are vital to every facet of your organization and, if done right, can increase the capacity of your organization and make furthering your mission easier.
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Cultivating and sustaining relationships with key supporters Claire Costello, Bank of America
Recorded on October 29, 2009
Wealthy Americans have great expectations of nonprofits they support. This webinar aims to help nonprofits change the way they think about and engage their key donors.
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My secret to getting grants: Needs and strategies
Mark Goldstein, Communication Mark
Recorded on October 8, 2009
The success of every grant proposal — as well as every donor ask and fundraising plan — hinges on your understanding and articulation of needs and strategies. The webinar will explain how needs pull at grantmaker heartstrings, and strategies convince reviewers that a grant is warranted.
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Telling your nonprofit's story
Todd Cohen, Philanthropy Journal
Recorded on August 27, 2009
In a tough economy, communicating clearly and effectively is critical for nonprofits. This webinar will examine how to develop and deliver your nonprofit’s message. The session will walk through five easy steps to making communication work for your nonprofit.
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Ten fundraising tips to help your nonprofit succeed
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, Capital Venture
Recorded on July 22, 2009
In uncertain times, fundraising is critical to nonprofits. Learn ten tips successful fundraisers have used to strengthen their development program and achieve success in their capital campaigns, annual funds and other development programs.
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More than pretty pictures - How to craft your fundraising message
Del Martin, Alexander Haas Martin & Partners
Recorded on May 14, 2009
During this time of economic turmoil, it is more important than ever to know how to put forth your best possible case for private support. This webinar will focus on the how-to’s of writing and presenting your case in language your donors can understand
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Major Gifts - Find them, mine them and make them last
Tom Drew, 501c Solutions
Recorded on April 21, 2009
Major gifts are everywhere. However, like a precious metal, they are not always visible to the untrained eye. This session will review how to identify them, cultivate them, close on them and get more in the future.
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Nonprofit fundraising in tough times - Using Web 2.0 & Social Media to build your funding prowess
Marc Osten, Summit Collaborative
Recorded on April 7, 2009
Can you tell “weebles” from “scrilla”? “Steezy” from “swarming”? This hands-on webinar will help you identify some of the generational differences between Boomers, Gen X, & Gen Y, including volunteer and giving trends, work ethic, and even pop culture influences.
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Wealth and the family - Asking essential questions
Charles W. Collier , PhD, Harvard University
Recorded on March 24, 2009
Want to know how to generate gifts by helping donors work through critical family issues? This webinar on family philanthropy will examine issues you need to know about families and their philanthropy.
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Board and management transparency - Making sense of the new Form 990
Marty Martin, JD , Martin Law Firm
Recorded on February 15, 2009
For the first time in 25 years, the IRS has completely revised its 990 tax form all nonprofit organizations must now file regardless of size. This webinar provides an introduction and overview to the key management, governance, and reporting issues required to complete the new form.;
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The 4 things every nonprofit must know about their constituents
Craig Wood, The Clarity Group
Recorded on January 21, 2009
Building that relationship may not be easy, but generating constituent loyalty to your organization is critical in order to sustain your organization’s good work. In this practical webinar you will discover the 4 critical factors that can help you fully understand your constituents.
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Engage your board for planned-giving success
Kathryn Miree, Kathryn W. Miree & Associates
Recorded on January 15, 2009
More and more nonprofits are implementing – or placing greater emphasis on – planned giving to diversify revenue and build permanent assets. The session is a must for staff who want to engage the board, as well as board members who want to create a more solid fundraising platform for the charities they serve.
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2008 Webinars

Nonprofits and the economy: Coping tools for turbulent times
Panel discussion moderated by Todd Cohen
Recorded on December 11, 2008
How can your nonprofit weather the plunging economy? This webinar featuring three national experts will look at ways nonprofits can build their organizational capacity, approach givers and grantmakers, and strengthen their fundraising strategies.
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The next wave of philanthropists - The Millennials
Eric Rowles, Leading To Change
Recorded on December 8, 2008
Can you tell “weebles” from “scrilla”? “Steezy” from “swarming”? This hands-on webinar will help you identify some of the generational differences between Boomers, Gen X, & Gen Y, including volunteer and giving trends, work ethic, and even pop culture influences.
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A new look at executive and board leadership
Michael Guillot, CFRE, North Carolina Symphony
Recorded on November 20, 2008
In tough economic times, leadership is what makes a nonprofit thrive. This webinar will give you a fresh look at how to strengthen the leadership role your staff and board can play.
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Media relations 101 - Getting attention for your nonprofit
Rachel Perry, United Way
Recorded on October 23, 2008
Looking for low-cost, high-return methods to publicize your nonprofit? This webinar will offer practical, concrete strategies to work with – and sometimes around – the media to elevate awareness of your nonprofit.
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How does your nonprofit's technology measure up?
NPower
Recorded on September 23, 2008
This webinar will review technology benchmarks and a quick-and-easy tool nonprofit leaders can use to assess the strengths and vulnerabilities in their tech infrastructure, along with practices and tools they can use to support their day-to-day work.
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Engaging 21st-century philanthropist
Robin Ganzert, PhD, Pew Charitable Trusts
Recorded on August 21, 2008
As philanthropy becomes a core value across family generations, donors are looking for ways to give and be engaged. This PJ webinar will explore creative gifting strategies to help you transform the "checkbook philanthropist" into the "engaged philanthropist." [ Purchase recording ]

Developing nonprofit leaders - Emotional intelligence in the workplace
Heather Lee, PhD, Peace College
Recorded on July 31, 2008
What's your organization's emotional intelligence? This webinar will examine emotional intelligence and its importance in successful organizations, and provide leaders with ideas for fostering emotional intelligence in employees.
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Building board enthusiasm for fundraising
Gail Perry, CFRE, Gail Perry Associates
Recorded on June 24, 2008
Are your board members nervous and awkward about fundraising? This webinar will show you how to change their mindset, and lower the tension by finding easy jobs that every board member can do to support fundraising.
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Effective marketing
Reji Puthenveetil, Group Newhouse
Recorded on April 24, 2008
Whether dealing with a national, billion-dollar nonprofit or a citywide group struggling to break six figures, three areas always deserve ongoing attention --- this webinar will clarify what your brand represents; expand the funnel of supporters, and create a sense of urgency.
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