Board Roles to Board Goals Jay Vogt, Principal, Peoplesworth Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Time: 8:30 – 12 noon Location:Hamilton-Wenham Community House, Hamilton, MA Description: Creating an annual board work plan. Fee: (includes breakfast and workbook) $25.00

The State Budget: Difficult Choices and Our Future Noah Berger, Executive Director, MassBudget and Policy Center Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Time: 8:30 – 10:30 am Location: Essex County Community Foundation, Danvers, MA Description: Understanding the state budget and why we in the nonprofit sector should care. Missed the Seminar? Download Noah's MassBudget Presentation Fee: $20.00

Capital Campaign – When is the right time? Jay Caporale, Executive Vice President & Director of Philanthropy, ECCF Date: Thursday, November 17 and Wednesday November 30 Time: 8:30 – 10:30 am Location: Essex County Community Foundation, Danvers, MA Description: A lively discussion on capital campaigns. Fee: $20.00

Foundation Fundraising: Introduction to Grants Research Martha Moore, Director, Resource Center for Philanthropy, Associated Grant Makers Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 and Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Time:8:30 – 10:30 am Location: Essex County Community Foundation, Danvers, MA Description:Whether you are new to grant writing or just need a refresher, this is the first course you need to get started. The key to a great proposal is all in the planning. In order to plan, you must have done your research. Join us to learn about the myriad of resources to research funding opportunities for your program or organization. We will show you how to access these tools as well as the costs and pros and cons of each. Fee: $20.00

Human Resources Basics for Non-HR Professionals Lyn Freundlich, Director of Administration and Human Resources; Joanne Horgan, Sr. Human Resources Manager, Third Sector New England Date: Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 Time: 9 am – 1 pm New Location: Essex County Community Foundation Description: A highly participatory workshop for non-HR professionals responsible for human resources functions. Fee: $45.00

Introduction to Proposal Writing Carol Lavoie Schuster, Assistant Grants Manager, ECCF; Clare Gunther, Director of Grant Development, YWCA Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (Snow date: February 21, 2012) Time: 8:30 – 10:30 am New Location: Essex County Community Foundation, Danvers Description:Learn the ins and outs of the grant proposal writing process. We will walk you through the step by step process of writing a stellar proposal, from developing a strong case for support to preparing project budgets. Who should attend: Staff and volunteers involved in grant writing.  Fee: $20.00

Site Visits and Follow-up: How to Dazzle your Funder Julie Bishop, VP for Grants and Services, ECCF; David Sullivan, Executive Director, Forest Foundation; Alex Eisenzopf, Program Officer, Amelia Peabody Foundation Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Time: 8:30 – 10:30 am Location: Essex County Community Foundation, Danvers Description: Site visits provide an opportunity to showcase your organization to a potential or current funder. A site visit can provide enormous leverage in funding opportunities or it can mean a decision to limit support. Join us to learn about the different types of site visits and how you can maximize each opportunity to create a positive and longstanding relationship with the funding community. You will leave with a checklist of ways to prepare, execute and follow-up after a site visit. Who Should Attend: Executive directors, development staff, program staff, board members Fee: $20.00

Save the Date

2012 Institute for Trustees

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Pingree School, Hamilton, MA

Registration now open.

 

2012 Youth at Risk Conference

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Endicott College, Beverly, MA

Registration opens in April.