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Program
Descriptions
For more information, please contact
Jennifer Paul at 847-467-0866 or
j-paul@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Building a Strong School Community: Leadership Matters
June 25-27, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – June 25; 8:30am-5:00pm – June 26; 8:30am-3:00pm – June 27
Building on the highly successful Leading Successful Schools programs that have been offered by the Center for Nonprofit Management for several years, this new, advanced program will provide a rigorous learning experience addressing many of the critical issues facing school leaders today. Specifically, this program will focus on the challenges leaders face in developing strong stakeholder engagement for their schools, understanding the role that data and technology play in the success of a school and identifying metrics of performance beyond test scores.
Critical Issues in Board Governance
February 9, 2012
8:00am-5:00pm
Critical Issues in Board Governance is a dynamic one-day executive education program that will allow participants to explore several topics that are essential in nonprofit board governance. In order to use the governance structure to improve the organization’s overall effectiveness, one must first understand the scope of the roles and responsibilities of the position. This program will give participants a solid understanding of the nonprofit governance structure and then move into the areas of evaluating the board and the CEO/Executive Director. From there, the program will explore the concept of “governance as leadership.”
Developing High Performing People
March 5-6, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – March 5; 8:30am-5:00pm – March 6
Successful nonprofit organizations have strong leaders who develop those within the organization leading to greater success. This program will present the key concepts they need to attract, retain and develop high performing people committed to the organization. Topics include Authentic Leadership and Meaningful Work, Aligning People with Strategy, The Art of Difficult Conversations and Leadership Succession.
Essentials of Fundraising & Marketing
October 1-3, 2012
8:30am-6:00pm - October 1, 8:30-5:30pm - October 2, 8:30-12:00pm - October 3
The objective of this course is to allow nonprofit leaders the opportunity to develop skills to evaluate, change and implement new and effective marketing and fundraising plans. Learn how to assess your current situation and to think creatively when searching for resources and tools relevant to advancing your organization.
Fundraising for Small to Mid-Size Nonprofits
March 14, 2012
8:30am-6:00pm
How many hats do you wear? If you are the annual fund director, grant writer, prospect researcher, major gift officer, board liaison, computer guru and coffee maker, this program is for you! This new offering from the Center for Nonprofit Management will provide tools and strategies for leaders of small development operations.
Leading for the Future
May 7-8, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – May 7; 8:30am-5:00pm – May 8
Success in the nonprofit sector is often driven by the leadership of an organization. Developing strong leadership skills is essential for today’s nonprofit executives and board members. This advanced program will discuss key developments in the theory and practice of effective leadership including team building, the science of social networks and crisis management. Highlighted by Kellogg School of Management faculty, participants will engage in dialogue and exercises throughout the experience.
Mission Driven Marketing
February 21-22, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – February 21; 8:30am-5:00pm – February 22
Raising awareness about the mission of your organization is a top priority, now more than ever. This exciting new program will give you the knowledge and skills needed to build awareness about your organization and lead your intended audience to take action – by volunteering or donating. Specific sessions will focus on strategy, market research and developing a marketing plan.
Nonprofit Finance
January 23-25, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – January 23; 8:30am-5:00pm – January 24; 8:30am-12:00pm – January 25
Knowing the “numbers” is a complex task for most nonprofit leaders. This session will help senior executives improve their understanding of the entire financial picture of their organization. Through lecture and small group work, participants will have the opportunity to better understand their financial statements, to spot financial trends, to identify areas of cost containment and to predict the implications of their management decisions.
Selling Your Impact
April 23-24, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – April 23; 8:30am-5:00pm – April 24
Are you making a difference? How do you measure your impact on the community? How can you evaluate your progress toward your mission? How can you improve on all of these? In today’s competitive environment, organizations are competing for funding on different terms: it’s not who you know anymore…it’s what you can deliver. As a result, nonprofits are striving to demonstrate the impact they are having on the community. This program will teach nonprofit leaders and board members why measuring performance is important, how to measure results in any type of organization and how measurement can be linked to more money.
Strategic Leadership
October 15-16, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – October 15; 8:30am-5:00pm – October 16
Change is the only constant in today’s global, knowledge-based economy. In this challenging environment, nonprofit leaders must have the ability to think and act strategically in order to translate the mission into objectives and develop plans and programs that will accomplish those objectives. This program will help leaders better understand and manage the opportunities and risks to their organizations by focusing on personal and organizational leadership strategies.
Successful Fundraising Strategies
February 7-8, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – February 7; 8:30am-5:00pm – February 8
Raising funds has never been an easy task for nonprofit leaders. However, the current fundraising environment is more challenging than it has ever been before and nonprofits are asking: How do we keep our asks fresh and exciting to engage donors? Where are we going to find new donors? How can we better use the information we have on our donors to increase their giving? Which of the technology tools make sense for our organization and our donors? This new program will address these important questions and provide opportunities for dialog with seasoned nonprofit practitioners and the Kellogg School faculty. It will help nonprofit leaders better understand the current trends and learn tactics that they can employ to reinvigorate their fundraising efforts. The following concepts will be explored: trends in giving, moving from anecdotal to data-driven fundraising decisions, prospect research, and major gift strategies.
Winning Strategies
November 7-8, 2012
8:30am-5:00pm – November 7; 8:30am-5:00pm – November 8
Strategy and sustainability are today’s key buzzwords. They embrace ideas and concepts about how to be more competitive and to enhance your long-term impact. Some important questions to ask about your organization are: Do your activities match your mission? What distinguishes your organization from others in the field? What is the competitive advantage you enjoy that can be maintained over time? This new two-day program will focus on three separate components of a nonprofit’s organizational success: mission, finance and strategy.
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