Back by popular demand! Join us for an interactive, full-day program where we will focus on the critical role of the development function in every nonprofit organization. Understand and apply the steps to create a successful fundraising program for your organization and leave with a toolkit of worksheets and action steps to put into practice […]
Rent or electric bill? Food or prescription drug? For too many hardworking households, impossible decisions such as these are a way of life. When families and individuals are forced to make these difficult choices, the entire community faces consequences. Our families, neighbors, and colleagues who work hard, earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but are […]
Board members interact with a nonprofit primarily via a board meeting. Discover new perspectives and innovative ideas on how these meetings can better engage your board members, and yes, actually be fun as well as impactful. We'll cover: -- Designing and running effective meetings -- 10 ideas that each take 10 minutes to change your […]
Join us for our FREE July Fundamental Friday session to hear about one of our awesome area member nonprofits: The Danville Science Center! Take a walk through the newly opened young learners gallery, Crescent Crossing, in Science Station, and learn about all the transformations coming to the Science Center over the next two years! To […]
This painting is un-BEE-lievable! Come out on to the Main Street Art Collective on Tuesday, July 16th from 5:30-7PM to create this buzz-worthy acrylic 11 x 14 canvas painting – no experience needed. Local artist Sheri Hardy Turner will lead our paintbrushes at this event! A portion of the proceeds from this class will go […]
Are you facing a complex problem that no one individual, organization, or even community can solve on its own? Do you need a reliable strategy for the true collaboration that problem requires? Join us at our Fundamental Friday networking session facilitated by Hollie Adams to learn about Strategic Doing™, an entirely different approach to strategy […]
During this 3-hour workshop, for nonprofit staff and board members, participants will deepen their knowledge of donor relationship building and gain confidence in what often feels like a daunting task – soliciting donations for your nonprofit organization. Through group activities and practical interactive scenarios, we will cover the how-to’s of “making the ask” – from […]
Structure your board for success by incorporating committees! These can be beneficial to the members of the board, as well as to the nonprofit as a whole. How should a board structure its work groups? This seminar explores six aspects of effective committees: -- Board Leadership: Fundamentals for success -- Transforming Committee structure -- Types […]
Got an idea for a project or program to help your community? Do you need help finding funding? The Dan River Nonprofit Network is proud to provide our region with free access to two powerful funding databases, Foundation Directory and GrantStation, that help you find and connect with organizations and funders across the world who […]
We all report to someone—a funder, boss, board member, but not everyone gets the most out of these relationships. On this Fundamental Friday, learn how to effectively communicate your needs to create win-win-win scenarios. Join us to hear from Brigid Belko Gorton, the Dan River Region’s only Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, who will share how you […]
FLIP (Financial Leadership in Practice) brings leadership teams together to learn and develop strategies that strengthen the link between financial process and community impact. Over the course of a 2-day workshop and three follow-up tutorials with consultant Justin Pollock of OrgForward, leadership teams explore frameworks, tools, and plans that foster stronger conversations among board and […]
FLIP (Financial Leadership in Practice) brings leadership teams together to learn and develop strategies that strengthen the link between financial process and community impact. Over the course of a 2-day workshop and three follow-up tutorials with consultant Justin Pollock of OrgForward, leadership teams explore frameworks, tools, and plans that foster stronger conversations among board and […]
