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Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Case Management - 2 Part Series w/Lacy AlanaThis series will help you level-up and re-invigorate your case management practice. We'll cover ways to root your practices in person-centered, strengths-based and compassionate practices that will help you prevent or address burnout. Additionally, you'll be equipped with new tools and resources to use when approaching clients who seem "stuck," unmotivated, or challenging. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Diversifying Your Board w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewIt's not about checking a box, but recognizing the importance of living experience, those proximate to the work and different perspectives. Organizations thrive when there is intentionality and metrics in place to evaluate board diversity. In this workshop, learn more about creating expectations and metrics that are realistic, inclusive and align with the organization’s strategic goals.Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Get that Grant! The Series w/Susannah Ehler 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28Can be taken as a 4-part series or as stand alone sessions! Learn what you need to "Get that Grant" w/Susannah Ehler.Join us and invite your colleagues!Week OneThursday, July7th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: The Art of Finding Grant OpportunitiesDescription:It is one of the biggest ‘grant writing secrets’: your chances of obtaining funding increase significantly when you find the right funding opportunity. Don’t spin your wheels; make sure you’re applying to funders that align with your nonprofit organization. This online class will clearly lay out the steps and strategies for effective grant prospecting. This can be taken as a stand-alone class or part of the April 2022 Grant series.Week TwoThursday, July14th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: Get that Grant I: Grant Writing Basics for NonprofitsDescriptionSo, you want to be a grant writer. Or maybe you’ve recently started writing grant applications for a nonprofit organization. This online class will describe the items funders are looking for and will provide a clear framework for crafting winning proposals. The focus is on writing grant applications for nonprofit organizations; join us if your level is anywhere from beginner up […]

Connecting Your Community to your Cause: Partnerships w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewWorking in isolation is damaging for both an organization and the community. Services are duplicated along with a lack of effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of programs. In this workshop, learn more about building powerful partnerships, the role of MOUs, and building strong collaborations. Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

The Cost of Caring: Managing & Preventing Compassion Fatigue - 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaCompassion fatigue is a serious occupational hazard for individuals who work in a helping profession, the non-profit world, and/or are highly empathetic. In this two part series, you'll learn how to prevent compassion fatigue, and how to manage it if you're already feeling it. We'll cover both personal tips and tricks as well as organizational structures that can help prevent compassion fatigue in your workplace. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

The Cost of Caring: Managing and Preventing Compassion Fatigue - 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaCompassion fatigue is a serious occupational hazard for individuals who work in a helping profession, the non-profit world, and/or are highly empathetic. In this mini-series, you'll learn how to prevent compassion fatigue, and how to manage it if you're already feeling it. We'll cover both personal tips and tricks as well as organizational structures that can help prevent compassion fatigue in your workplace. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Funder Focus Series w/ Susannah ErlerFunder Focus SeriesGain insights from and interact with Greater Texas Foundation, whose mission is to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. Leslie Gurrola, Director of Programs & Strategy, will describe Greater Texas Foundation’s philanthropic purpose and grantmaking. Learn details about their impact, collaborative process, and what they look for in grant proposals.Series descriptionWhat do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? What choices do funders make in support of communities? Join us for Nonprofit Austin at ACC’s Funder Focus series to learn more about the funding and grantmaking process. Bring your questions for this exceptional opportunity to connect directly with those who make funding decisions that support nonprofit work.Funder Focus Host: Susannah Erler, Director, Greater Good StrategiesSusannah Erler started in a public radio career (including being Director of a National Public Radio affiliate) which later morphed into her current calling to support nonprofits. She earned her master's degree in Business with an Arts Administration (Nonprofit) specialization, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and is a Mission Capital Certified Interim Executive Director (ED). Susannah […]

Becoming a Relational Leader w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewLeadership is not about dictating orders, but recognizing the power of relationships to make things happen. Learn more about this leadership style as a catalyst for transformation of your team and organization. Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Unsticking Stuck: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Working with Clients who are Stuck- 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaWe want to support our clients in finding change, they want to find change.... and yet, stuckness sometimes prevails. Working with clients who are stuck can be a challenging - and sometimes frustrating - process. In this two-part workshop, we'll explore tips, tricks, and tools that you can bring to your work with clients who are feeling stuck. You'll learn: - To better understand your own relationship to stuckness (and how that impacts the client process) - What really causes stuckness (and what to do about it) - How to hold space for clients who are stuck, while still encouraging forward momentum - And more!Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Unsticking Stuck: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Working with Clients who are Stuck- 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaCompassion fatigue is a serious occupational hazard for individuals who work in a helping profession, the non-profit world, and/or are highly empathetic. In this mini-series, you'll learn how to prevent compassion fatigue, and how to manage it if you're already feeling it. We'll cover both personal tips and tricks as well as organizational structures that can help prevent compassion fatigue in your workplace. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!