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No matter what your tax and finance experience is, the nonprofit world is unique. In this course, we will discuss FAQs which address the following topics: In-kind donations Restricted and […]
Often, the quietest part of a staff or board meeting is the financial portion of the agenda. Financials can be overwhelming and confusing if you don’t understand what you are […]
A well-designed survey can serve as a powerful tool to capture client feedback and measure program outcomes. Although some aspects of survey design may seem like common sense, there are […]
Budgeting has its challenges but the result is a valuable tool for your not-for-profit. This course will provide you with an understanding of what a budget is, how a budget […]
Engaging and motivating your board is important work that's worth your thought and time. However, working with board members can be intimidating or overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to […]
Take your knowledge and practice of donor-centered fundraising to a new level. This session provides the backdrop to understand the critical elements of fundraising, cultivation and stewardship and how they […]
Policies are the operational guidelines for your organization, and their purpose is to protect and guide your staff and board as they fulfill the mission. They are a reference tool […]
Data management and data analysis are two important contributors to program success. This workshop will introduce you to easy and manageable approaches to data management and data analysis. In this […]
Beyond managing a donor-centered fundraising program is the leader’s ability to be strategic. A strategic leader can express a strategic vision for their organization, project or specific area of influence and motivate others to acquire that […]
Message creation is all about finding the perfect words cultivating a distinctive tone that feels like you, your brand, or your organization. It’s about staying true to yourself and your […]
Why are so many volunteers and staff members reluctant to participate in approaching prospects and donors? How can board chairs, development committee members, nonprofit CEOs and professional fundraising staff lead […]
Sales pitches, department updates, board meetings, keynote addresses, toasts, or interviews—every public speaking platform is a place to create connections and activate new opportunities. There are many ways to become […]
Understanding when and how to enter into a major campaign requires careful planning, leadership, and resources. In this session, we will look at all of the variables for planning and […]
Leadership is the number one success factor in any fundraising endeavor. In this session, you will explore: Board and staff leadership in fundraising Ethical practice in fundraising How diversity and […]
Are you a new grant writer and don’t know where to start? When is your nonprofit organization ready to start writing grants? Are you having limited success with grants and […]
An important step in program evaluation is the effective communication of results to stakeholders. Results can be communicated to a wide variety of audiences ranging from program staff to foundations, […]
Is your board actively engaged in the fundraising process? Do they fully understand their role as a board member and the impact they can have in sharing your story with […]
By now, you’re well-aware that building your brand and promoting your organization requires posting on social media, sending emails, writing blog posts, and updating your website. But who has the […]
You are needed daily. Every moment you spend balancing the demands of fundraising employs your unique gifts, skills and knowledge. This session considers the success factors concerning leadership self-awareness, management style that influence you. Bringing your […]
Is your organization positioned for fundraising success? Even an effective fundraising program will be limited in what it can achieve if it is operating in isolation. A truly successful fundraising […]
Beyond grant basics, this workshop will prepare you with more advanced grant writing strategies and will help you expand your skills as you grow in your grant career. This course […]
Program evaluation is a systematic, data-driven review of a program within an organization designed to: Answer questions about program effectiveness and efficiency Ensure program activities are connected to the organization’s […]
When you’re part of a small organization and hold responsibility for everything in development from annual giving to planned giving, it can be a challenge to keep all the plates […]
Change isn’t new, and we have all certainly experienced a lot of change this last year. In our professional lives many of us have been part of “transitions”, “restructures”, “pilots”, […]
No matter what your tax and finance experience is, the nonprofit world is unique. In this course, we will discuss FAQs that address the following topics: In-kind donations Restricted and […]
Nationally donor retention rates are in the tank and the development office is at its highest turnover in nonprofit history. Let’s explore the varied elements that impact your retention story and discuss […]
Would you like to raise more money for your nonprofit…now? For many of us, starting a planned giving program is something we will do “someday.” Well, together, let’s make “someday” […]
Message creation is all about finding the perfect words cultivating a distinctive tone that feels like you, your brand, or your organization. It’s about staying true to yourself and your […]
What is your pipeline to cultivating and requesting major gifts for your organization? How do you begin to secure a plan and move a donor forward to making a major gift? […]
There are wide varieties of data collection tools available for use in program evaluation, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. Determining which type of data collection tool to use […]
Join CNM for this class to learn the difference between Public Relations and Strategic Communication, and how to effectively utilize these tools to effectively promote your organization and its mission. […]
Budgeting has its challenges but the result is a valuable tool for your not-for-profit. This course will provide you with an understanding of what a budget is, how a budget […]
Why are so many volunteers and staff members reluctant to participate in approaching prospects and donors? How can board chairs, development committee members, nonprofit CEOs and professional fundraising staff lead […]
Learn to understand the donor life cycle from acquisition to gift planning. In this session we’ll take a look at the art and science of how donors connect to an organization initially […]
A well-designed survey can serve as a powerful tool to capture client feedback and measure program outcomes. Although some aspects of survey design may seem like common sense, there are […]
Often, the quietest part of a staff or board meeting is the financial portion of the agenda. Financials can be overwhelming and confusing if you don’t understand what you are […]
Beyond managing a donor-centered fundraising program is the leader’s ability to be strategic. A strategic leader can express a strategic vision for their organization, project or specific area of influence and motivate others to acquire that […]
Have you wondered how to build an effective development program and juggle all the infrastructure responsibilities at the same time? There are many roles and competing demands that development staff […]
A culture of philanthropy is an organizational culture where everyone in an organization understands the importance of philanthropy and has a role in encouraging it. From the receptionist to direct […]
Data management and data analysis are two important contributors to program success. This workshop will introduce you to easy and manageable approaches to data management and data analysis. In this […]
Successful fundraising depends on compelling messages. Vision, mission, and values statements are essential but are not substantive enough to compel a prospect to give. Strategic plans are vital, but not […]
An important step in program evaluation is the effective communication of results to stakeholders. Results can be communicated to a wide variety of audiences ranging from program staff to foundations, […]
Is your board actively engaged in the fundraising process? Do they fully understand their role as a board member and the impact they can have in sharing your story with […]
Take your knowledge and practice of donor-centered fundraising to a new level. This session provides the backdrop to understanding the critical elements of fundraising, cultivation and stewardship and how they […]
What is your pipeline to cultivating and requesting major gifts for your organization? How do you begin to secure a plan and move a donor forward to making a major gift? […]
In today’s world, we have so many ways to connect with donors. But, are you truly connecting? It’s the simple art of communication that helps you stand apart in our message-filled world. […]
Beyond managing a donor-centered fundraising program is the leader’s ability to be strategic. A strategic leader can express a strategic vision for their organization, project, or specific area of influence and […]
How do you handle being the annual giving director, event planner, grant writer, major gift officer, and planned giving expert? When you’re part of a small organization and hold responsibility […]
Engaging and motivating your board is important work that's worth your thought and time. However, working with board members can be intimidating or overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to […]
Foundations and other Grantmakers can be excellent prospects for funding the work of your organization. With more than 200,000 foundations in the U.S. and 11,000 in Texas, where do you […]
For over 40 years, CNM has helped strengthen nonprofits by offering them affordable education and management consulting services. In early 2015, we broadened our mission to strengthen communities by working with nonprofits and other stakeholders to focus on results through strategic management and data expertise and leading-edge technology.
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