May 1, 2008
On May 1, 2008, the NRN launched the first session of its Experienced Fundraisers Series. This session focused on Current Fundraising Trends in South Central PA. Typical of most NRN classes, participants stated that one of the most valuable parts of the training was the ability to interact with other professionals and learn from what others are doing.
Other comments from this group included the value of hearing the trends specific to the South Central Pennsylvania region. One individual said that the class provided "critical information with practical tips and tools that will benefit our fundraising effort."
The next session in this series for fundraisers who have been in the field for at least five years, Establishing Yourself as a Leader in Philanthropy, will be held on May 29, 2008.
April 29, 2008
Thanks to the assistance of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the NRN presents the first every NONPROFIT Salary and Benefits Survey specific to South Central Pennsylvania. The more nonprofits that participate in this 20-30 minute survey, the more beneficial the results will be to both you and to your counterparts in the region. Also, if you choose to participate, you will receive a significant discount on the completed report. So join your colleagues in completing this survey!
April 17, 2008
On April 17, NRN Manager, Anne Gingerich, and NRN Intern, Quentin Burchfield, attended the inaugural Pennsylvania Nonprofit Congress held at the Commonwealth's capitol and hosted by the PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO).
Sitting in the seats of legislators on the beautiful floor of the State House of Representatives, participants listened to plenary speeches prior to entering into morning and afternoon discussions on what priorities the nonprofit sector can work on together in the areas of capacity building, leadership, public awareness and more.
Three priorities developed during these discussions include: 1) nonprofit organizational effectiveness; 2)advocacy and grassroots community activities; and 3) public awareness and support of the sector. Delegates have also been chosen from Pennsylvania to attend the National Nonprofit Congress.
March 27, 2008
On March 26, 2008, the NRN completed its first-time offering of its Leading the Leaders Series developed specifically for Chief Executive Officers of not-for-profit organizations. Some of the comments received from the participants include:
"The most valuable part of this training was the discussion around board decision-making and developing lines of communication."
"This session gave structured format to discuss board function, structure and issues."
"I really learned alot about structure and how to use board members at different levels, like committees and sub-committees."
"The most valuable part of this training was the dialogue with other participants."
March 18, 2008
On March 14, 2008, the NRN launched its Getting Started as a New Fundraiser Series in conjunction with its partner, the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central Pennsylvania. This series specifically targets individuals and organizations who are BRAND NEW to the fundraising area, but is also drawing some individuals who simply want a refresher course in specific areas of their development programs. Of those who participated in the first module titled: Starting and Growing a Development Program:
67% noted that they increased their knowledge about the guidelines and policies needed to establish a development program "to great extent."
An additional 27% said they increased their knowledge "to some extent."
53% stated their increased their knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of board and staff members "to great extent".
An additional 47% noted an increase of "some extent."
One person reported, "The most valuable part of this training was realizing that what I know about board involvement [in fundraising ]is correct: We NEED more board involvement!"
March 4, 2008
On March 4, Anne Gingerich, NRN Manager, joined David Koser from the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) and Diane Pawling from the Duke Street Business Center to talk about professional development opportunities available in Lancaster County and beyond. After an overview of the LCCF LeadWell initiative, Anne reviewed the various training opportunities available from the NRN in Spring 2008, peer growth circles and did a quick walk through the new NRN website. David Koser then talked about how LCCF supports professional development for nonprofit leaders through the Management and Organization Development Grants and their new fellowship program. Diane Pawling reviewed the various resources provided by the library, including a nonprofit collection, free access to the Foundation Center Online and more. She also showed participants how to look for scholarships for leadership training on the Foundation Center Online site.
Friday, May 23
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
As Module 6 of the Getting Started as a Fundraiser Series, this module assists participants in planning for a capital campaign...
Thursday, May 29
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
As Module 2 in the six-module series Leadership Competencies Needed by the Experienced Fundraiser, this class focuses on...