Schedule of Workshops for 2008
Jan 01, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
Location: Community Shares office
(Unless otherwise noted)
1845 N. Farwell Ave., Ste. 102
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2008 Workshop Series:
Jan. 16 - Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High Impact Nonprofits
A talk by this important book's co-author, Leslie Crutchfield
March, 2008 - Development Roundtable (facilitated discussion)
CSGM board room, date and time to be announced
May, 2008 - Reading a Financial Statement (for nonprofit professionals, includes budgeting)
CSGM board room, date and time to be announced
July, 2008 - Speed Networking for Nonprofits
Workshop will introduce and stimulate dialogue between corporate and nonprofit reps looking to improve community involvement
CSGM board room, date and time to be announced
Comments on most valuable information learned by attendees of the 2007 CSGM Member Workshop Series
Reading a Financial Statement
"I didn't know much before the training; everything was helpful."
"I appreciated the detailed explanations of each line item."
"The most valuable information to me was the importance of having a line of credit - for all nonprofits."
"It was a good overall overview."
Resisting Burnout
"I learned ways to help reduce stress by realizing what is causing the stress."
"Stuff happens and we don't have to attend every argument we're invited to."
"I realized that I'm OK and normal in my reactions - thanks for presenting
ways to deal with self-imposed stressors."
Lobbying and Advocacy Rules for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
"I learned what is, and is not, considered lobbying."
"This type of training event really helps."
"I'd like even more time for in-depth information on the many categories and exemptions involved in federal, state, and local requirements."
Effective Nonprofit Marketing
"Don't wait for the perfect time to do it."
"Be provocative because playing it safe usually means being ignored."
"I was intrigued by his concept of: 'How far are you willing to go for your cause?'"
"It was all great."
