During this day-and-a-half workshop for staff and board members 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 now! On July […]
"Purpose is not just a crucial differentiator; it's the strategic structure that pulls organizations through the worst of times. It is the difference you're trying to make. If an activity doesn't add value or fulfill your purpose, STOP doing it. At some point, everything must work together, and everything (and everyone) must serve the purpose." […]
It’s that time of year again! Let’s get a jumpstart on your end-of-year giving plan together! During this two-hour workshop, we will help you create an organized, multi-channel end-of-year campaign to raise the funding you need during The Giving Season. We’ll cover: Telling compelling stories Donor segmentation Timelines and creating your year-end calendar …and more! […]
Join us in October and November for our three part series on Nonprofit Board Fundamentals presented in conjunction with the River District Consulting Group! Effective Board leadership and governance is critical to the success of any nonprofit organization. This series will introduce new Board members to the nonprofit world, offer a refresher to the seasoned […]
Did you know that the Dan River Nonprofit Network is an official Funding Information Network (FIN) partner through Foundation Center? Network partners provide local nonprofit communities with access to Foundation Center funding databases, nonprofit trainings, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded social sector professionals. These resources provide useful information and training to become successful […]
Join us in October and November for our three part series on Nonprofit Board Fundamentals presented in conjunction with the River District Consulting Group! Effective Board leadership and governance is critical to the success of any nonprofit organization. This series will introduce new Board members to the nonprofit world, offer a refresher to the seasoned […]
Join us for a special “Meet the Funders” event for our November Fundamental Friday session! A representative from the Virginia Humanities will be discussing their mission and funding or partnership opportunities, as well as answering general questions about their overall grant making process to support public humanities programs. Get the inside scoop on how to […]
Join us in October and November for our three part series on Nonprofit Board Fundamentals presented in conjunction with the River District Consulting Group! Effective Board leadership and governance is critical to the success of any nonprofit organization. This series will introduce new Board members to the nonprofit world, offer a refresher to the seasoned […]
Join us for our end of year celebration event of all the great work our local nonprofits and volunteers accomplish! This year's event will be hosted by Ballad Brewing in the heart of the River District on the evening of December 17th, 2018. The Volunteer of the Year program starts by having a period of […]
Join us in January for a special site visit for our first Fundamental Friday of 2019 at The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)! The Institute is made up of four departments that focus on economic transformation in Southern Virginia. In their Advanced Learning department they do this by providing public workshops, targeted education […]
Have you "Googled" your organization recently? Are you maximizing your outreach on different social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram? Can funders, potential donors, and volunteers find out the most up to date information about you on GuideStar and Serve365? Join us for our February Fundamental Friday session to hear Kellie Smoak Wyatt, our Research […]
This workshop series blends program evaluation with statistics and graphic design, so you’re not only collecting meaningful data but also reporting it in a meaningful way. Expensive tools to create graphics and reports exist; but in this three-part series we will take advantage of the most accessible software to learn best practices in data collection […]
