Fundraising is a dynamic, ever evolving enterprise to provide financial support to an organization. This session will share current trends emerging in the field, adaptable tools for engaging current or prospective donors, and an overview in getting your organization fundraising-ready in our current times.
Audience: WellSpring
Driving Change: Goal Setting for Nonprofit Growth
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help nonprofits explore effective goal-setting strategies. In this session, we’ll examine three key frameworks: Theory of Change, SMARTIE Goals, and Logic Models, to help you identify which approach best suits your organization's needs. We’ll also explore the important distinction between outputs and outcomes—understanding how both contribute to meaningful impact and long-term success.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have a clearer understanding of how to develop actionable, measurable goals that align with your mission and drive your program's effectiveness. Whether refining your current strategy or starting fresh, this session will provide valuable tools for enhancing your nonprofit's planning process.
Southwest Virginia Nonprofit Focus Group
EO, in partnership with a consulting team, invites you to a focus group discussion on enhancing nonprofit efficiency and effectiveness in Southwest Virginia.
Discussion Highlights:
- Key survey insights on operational needs
- Your feedback on opportunities for improvement
- Strategies to strengthen nonprofit support services
We value your time and expertise! As a thank-you, participants will receive a $150 stipend for their contributions.
Trauma-Informed Approaches for De-escalation
This workshop, Trauma-Informed Approaches for De-escalation, equips participants with practical skills to navigate challenging situations using trauma-informed techniques. The session focuses on fostering calm communication and positive interactions through safety, regulation, connection, and story-sharing. Attendees will learn how to create a prepared environment, develop clear plans for intervention, and utilize effective verbal and non-verbal strategies to de-escalate tension. Emphasizing the importance of returning to safety during difficult moments, this workshop provides tools to manage conflict in a compassionate and supportive manner.
Participants will also explore key de-escalation techniques, such as self-regulation through breathing and grounding exercises, and learn how to connect with others by listening, validating, and relating to their experiences. The session encourages curiosity, challenges assumptions, and promotes a broader understanding through the "third chair" perspective. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have gained the skills to remain calm and compassionate in tense situations, fostering more positive, trauma-informed environments in their professional and personal interactions.
Nonprofit Focus Group at Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
EO, in partnership with a consulting team, invites you to a focus group discussion on enhancing nonprofit efficiency and effectiveness in Southwest Virginia.
Discussion Highlights:
- Key survey insights on operational needs
- Your feedback on opportunities for improvement
- Strategies to strengthen nonprofit support services
We value your time and expertise! As a thank-you, participants will receive a $150 stipend for their contributions.
Stop by to enjoy refreshments and share your insights!
Nonprofit Focus Group at Smyth County Chamber of Commerce
EO, in partnership with a consulting team, invites you to a focus group discussion on enhancing nonprofit efficiency and effectiveness in Southwest Virginia.
Discussion Highlights:
- Key survey insights on operational needs
- Your feedback on opportunities for improvement
- Strategies to strengthen nonprofit support services
We value your time and expertise! As a thank-you, participants will receive a $150 stipend for their contributions.
Stop by to enjoy refreshments and share your insights!
Sharing Leadership
What makes exceptional organizations exceptional? One of the key ingredients is a constructive partnership between the board chair and the executive director. But, just like any relationship, building and maintaining the board chair–executive director partnership calls for hard work by both parties. Understanding the basic tenets of the relationship can make a big difference in enabling a strong board chair–executive director partnership.
This workshop will cover:
- Key elements of shared leadership
- How to establish and maintain effective communication
- Facing and navigating challenges
- Understanding the difference between Governance and Operations
So You Want To Be A Treasurer
Explore the treasurer's role in effective financial planning, resource stewardship, and organizational oversight.
Learn how to support board decision-making, ensure financial policies are documented and followed, and navigate the complexities of budgeting, audits, and reporting.
We'll also cover the benefits of finance committees, succession planning, and the importance of aligning fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
Whether you're a prospective treasurer or a board member seeking clarity on this role, this session offers actionable insights, best practices, and resources to ensure your nonprofit’s financial health and sustainability.