Extended Education Program
CANCELED
May 18, 2012
Morning Session: 10:00-11:30 AM
Benevon: Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit presented by Terry Axelrod, Founder and CEO of Benevon
We’re sorry, the May 18th AFP WCC program featuring Terry Axelrod of Benevon has been canceled due to low registrations. All registrations will be reimbursed. We hope to bring Terry back at another date — but until then to learn more about this program, please visit the Benevon website (http://www.benevon.com/videos) to view a 55 minute video, Creating Sustainable Funding, which outlines the Benevon Model.
June 27, 2012
Ask the Experts Roundtable
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tales from the Darkside –
Don’t Let This Happen to You or Your Volunteers at an Event
Presented by
June Hunter-Clare
Account Executive and Director of Nonprofit Division
Vantreo Insurance Brokerage
Nonprofit Risk Management Boot Camp – Risks Associated With Special Events and Volunteers
Attend this workshop, and you’ll never look at a special event or fundraiser the same way again! The first part of this session will cover:
- how to evaluate past events and make necessary changes BEFORE something happens
- questions to ask when planning new and different types of events
- sample lease and contract wording you should understand and oftentimes avoid ways to manage risks associated with event partners such as caterers, equipment rental firms, and staffing agencies
The second half of the session will include an in-depth discussion about volunteers, which will give you a new appreciation and respect for what your volunteers can do FOR and TO your organization! Discussion will include:
- sample volunteer agreement wording to help you manage expectations from day one
- reinforcing the importance of formal safety programs to avoid injuries to volunteers
- information on volunteer accident programs to help pay for injuries once they do happen
- unnecessary risks and getting your volunteers to think about risks before they put themselves and the organization in jeopardy
The workshop will also include practical tips on getting the most from your insurance program – for starters, open dialogue with your broker is a must!
To be held at
Vantreo Insurance Brokerage
100 Stony Point Rd., Suite 160
Santa Rosa
Register by Noon on June 25
Upcoming Events
| January 25 Morning Session 9:00-11:30am Luncheon Session 12:00-1:15pm To be held at: Legends at Bennett Valley Santa Rosa | Extended Education Programs Morning Session Topic: Social Good: Social Media for the Non-Profit World Presented by: Kerry Rego Join Kerry Rego of Kerry Rego Consulting as she guides you through: the in's and out's of the current social media landscape, the definition of social media, important up-to-date statistics, the seven categories of media and the needs they meet, a comparison of categories of tools, case studies to support how philanthropic organizations are successfully applying social media to support their goals, and a strategy that allows for every organization to succeed. Last you'll be motivated and inspired to set goals, do research, setup tools and persevere into new marketing territory. Our goal is to have you be an informed consumer, ready to take on the social media world with fervor! Luncheon Session Topic: Roundtable Discussion Hosted by: Local Development Professionals These professionals currently use social marketing and will lead discussions on the earlier presentation. |
| February 23 10:00-11:30am Cost: FREE AFP Members $10 Non Members To be held at the offices of: Vantreo Insurance Brokers 100 Stony Point Rd. Suite 160 Santa Rosa Registration limited to 30 | WEB/AUDIO CONFERENCE Topic: How to Create a Written Fundraising Plan in 6 Easy Steps Presented by: Sandy Rees, CFRE Many nonprofits struggle to create a fundraising plan and put it in writing, yet the benefits are tremendous. A written plan shifts you from being reactive and dealing with the crisis of the day to being proactive and working purposefully toward the results you want. In this session, you’ll learn how to follow 6 simple steps to put together a written plan for raising the money you need in the coming year. We’ll cover goal setting (using SMART goals), action plans and ways to keep your plan on track, plus you’ll get some worksheets and checklists that will make the process easy. |
| March 30 3:20 – 4:30 PM to be held during Session 3 at the Volunteer Center’s 2012 Nonprofit Conferences Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park | Ask the Experts Roundtable Discussion on Major Gifts, Planned Gifts, Special Events, Development Plans, etc. by local senior-level fundraisers. Special Event – March 30, 2012 “Ask the Experts” Roundtable Discussion at the Volunteer Center’s Nonprofit Conference presented by members of the AFP Wine Country Chapter Visit directly with an expert on any topic – direct mail, endowments, foundations, annual funds, major donors, capital campaigns, special events, planned giving, volunteer relations, finding board members, donor databases, press relations, or creating or enhancing your organization’s fundraising function. Take advantage of this FREE counsel and leave the session with your questions answered and with plans of action! Lucy Barnett: Stewardship, and how to develop personal relationships with your donors. Dave Bonfilio: Planned Giving June Hunter-Clark: How to manage the risks related to working with volunteers. Robb Ollett: Fundraising in a one-person shop (Me, myself and I)! Direct mail, planned giving, events, budgets, grants, volunteer management, newsletters, receptions, e-blasts, news releases, donor date base entries, major donor asks…how can one person get it all done? Learn some tried-and-true tips on how to manage a one-person office to work smarter rather than harder or longer. Sit with an expert who manages his own one-person shop, and has seen many organizations in the same circumstance. You may find the changes easier than you think! Vicki Yarnal: Development Plans & making the most of your time. Presenter to be Announced: General Questions |
| April 24 10:00 – 11:30 AM (check-in 9:30 AM) Cost: FREE AFP Members $10 Non Members To be held at the offices of: Vantreo Insurance Brokers 100 Stony Point Rd. Suite 160 Santa Rosa Visit the event website. | Ask the Experts Roundtable Topic: LinkedIn for Fundraising Professionals presented by Kurt Shaver The Sales Foundry Program Description: Most professionals have a LinkedIn account, but only a small percentage have discovered the secrets to producing real results from LinkedIn. This presentation will reveal how to take your LinkedIn knowledge to the next level. Even if you have used LinkedIn for years, you are bound to learn something new. LinkedIn has released a staggering number of new features since its IPO in May of 2011. We’ll cover many of them and answer common questions like: - What are the eight actions to reach a 100% Profile completion? - Should I accept Invitations from people I do not know? - How do I find more of my ideal prospects? - What are the critical privacy settings I should adjust? - Should I upgrade to a paid version? What You Will Learn - How to Create a Profile that Separates You from Competitors - 4 Ways to Grow Your Professional Network - Why You Should Belong to 50 LinkedIn Groups As a bonus, attendees will be entered into a raffle to win On Demand LinkedIn training videos (a $149 value). |
| May 18 CANCELLED Morning Session 10:00-11:30am Luncheon Session 12:00-1:15pm To be held at: Legends at Bennett Valley Santa Rosa | CANCELLED Extended Education Program Topic: Creating Sustainable Funding for Your Nonprofit Presented by: Terry Axelrod This fast-paced session introduces you to a systematic model for building sustainable funding for your mission. Learn to leave a legacy of passionate lifelong individual donors as you tailor the Benevon® Model to your organization. Participants are encouraged to bring other staff, board, and volunteers to engage them in this practical and effective approach. |
| June 27 10:00AM - 12:--PM (check-in 9:30 AM) Cost: $10 AFP Members $25 Non Members To be held at the offices of: Vantreo Insurance Brokers 100 Stony Point Rd., Suite 160 Santa Rosa Visit the event website. | Ask the Experts Roundtable Discussion Topic: Tales from the Darkside -- Don't Let This Happen to You or Your Volunteers at an Event presented by June Hunter-Clarke Vantreo Insurance Brokerage Program Description: Nonprofit Risk Management Boot Camp - Risks Associated With Special Events and Volunteers Attend this workshop, and you'll never look at a special event or fundraiser the same way again! The first part of this session will cover: • how to evaluate past events and make necessary changes BEFORE something happens • questions to ask when planning new and different types of events • sample lease and contract wording you should understand and oftentimes avoid ways to manage risks associated with event partners such as caterers, equipment rental firms, and staffing agencies The second half of the session will include an in-depth discussion about volunteers, which will give you a new appreciation and respect for what your volunteers can do FOR and TO your organization! Discussion will include: • sample volunteer agreement wording to help you manage expectations from day one • reinforcing the importance of formal safety programs to avoid injuries to volunteers • information on volunteer accident programs to help pay for injuries once they do happen • unnecessary risks and getting your volunteers to think about risks before they put themselves and the organization in jeopardy The workshop will also include practical tips on getting the most from your insurance program - for starters, open dialogue with your broker is a must! |
| July 10 10:00-11:30am Cost: FREE AFP Members $10 Non Members To be held at the offices of: Vantreo Insurance Brokers 100 Stony Point Rd. Suite 160 Santa Rosa Registration limited to 30 | WEB/AUDIO CONFERENCE Topic: Small Shop Success: Juggling 101 - Knowing How to Keep the Right Development Balls in the Air Presented by: Amy Wolfe, MPPA, CFRE Executive and Development Directors of small shops regularly face the challenge of determining how best to use their human and financial resources to further their development program. Juggling 101 - Knowing How to Keep the Right Development Balls in the Air will help the leaders of small shops - either Executive Directors with development responsibility or Development Directors working alone or with limited personnel - a system for determining the right components for their development program. |
| August TBA Time: TBA To be held at: Legends at Bennett Valley Santa Rosa | Ask the Experts Roundtable Discussion Topic TBA |
| September TBA Time: TBA To be held at: Legends at Bennett Valley Santa Rosa | Extended Education Programs Topic: TBA More info coming soon. |
| October 4 10:00-11:30am Cost: FREE AFP Members $10 Non Members To be held at the offices of: Vantreo Insurance Brokers 100 Stony Point Rd. Suite 160 Santa Rosa Registration limited to 30 | WEB/AUDIO CONFERENCE Topic: How to Turn Your Volunteers (Board and Non-Board Members) into Great Fundraisers Presented by: Amy Eisenstein, MPA, CFRE Fundraising is about relationships, and yet many organizations overlook their volunteers as potential donors and advocates for the organization. This session will move beyond the traditional practice of utilizing only board members as fundraisers, and will focus on how many different types of volunteers, including board members, can play an active role in all areas of fundraising, including events, individual solicitation, proposal writing, and direct mail. The more advocates and fundraising volunteers your organization has working on its behalf, the better off it will be. Come explore ways for your organization to boost fundraising results by getting your volunteers involved in all aspects of fundraising. |
| November 6 11:30am-2:00pm To be held at: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa | NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARDS LUNCHEON CELEBRATION Each November, AFP Wine Country Chapter hosts a National Philanthropy Day luncheon to “Celebrate the Spirit of Philanthropy in Sonoma County” — bringing together donors, volunteers, and professionals from across Sonoma County. |
| December TBA Time TBA To be held at: Legends at Bennett Valley Santa Rosa | Program Topic: Sonoma County's Economic Development Forecast for Nonprofits |
