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SUMMARY:Montana Nonprofit Association Workshop: Board’s Guide to Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: April 28 and April 30; both sessions 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leaders and Board Members \nLearning Track: Leadership & Organizational Development \n**Please note this session is hosted by the Montana Nonprofit Association. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to ashike@mtnonprofit.org. \nPublic policy decisions have a significant impact on nonprofits and the communities we serve. When nonprofits have a seat at the table\, we can help ensure that local needs and perspectives inform decision-making. Board members are uniquely positioned to champion and strengthen advocacy within their organizations. This training covers the basics of nonprofit advocacy – what it is\, why it matters\, legal rules for lobbying\, and how boards can help increase their organization’s impact through advocacy. \nOver two 1-hour sessions\, attendees will learn how to:\n• Explain why advocacy is essential in advancing nonprofit missions and how advocacy can support the work of your nonprofit.\n• Distinguish between advocacy and lobbying\, and describe basic rules for lobbying as a nonprofit.\n• Identify one specific action you or your board can take to strengthen your organization’s advocacy efforts. \nProvider Members registering should select the member rate and enter “Massachusetts” as their state during registration to receive an exclusive discount. \nRegister Here! \n  \nPresented by: \nLorianne Bishop\, Policy Director\, Montana Nonprofit Association \n  \nCost: \n$50 for Provider members  \nSelect the member rate and enter “Massachusetts” as your state during registration to receive the exclusive member price!
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/montana-nonprofit-association-workshop-boards-guide-to-advocacy/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Building Strong Boards Series,Leadership & Organizational Development,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T153000
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SUMMARY:Montana Nonprofit Association Workshop: Tools for High Performing Boards
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 5 and 7; 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leaders and Board Members \nLearning Track: Leadership & Organizational Development \n**Please note this session is hosted by the Montana Nonprofit Association. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to ashike@mtnonprofit.org. \nAll that you need to be a higher performing board. Take your board from good to great with MNA’s tools for high performing boards series. A few best practices separate high performing boards from the just okay boards. This two-part series will walk through proven tools to help board performance and cohesion. This series is best suited for board and staff leaders ready to level up board performance. \nResources and guidelines will include:\n– Board policy checklist\n– Board member job description\n– Committee charters\n– Board calendar planning\n– Agenda and consent agenda guidelines\n– Board evaluation guidelines and templates\n– Board recruiting matrix \nProvider Members registering should select the member rate and enter “Massachusetts” as their state during registration to receive an exclusive discount. \nRegister Here! \n  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to:\n– Prioritize areas for board improvement\n– Identify common board pitfalls and solutions\n– Explain practices for high performing boards\n– Implement tools to improve board performance \n  \nPresented by: \nShelby Rogala\, Associate Director\, Montana Nonprofit Association \n  \nCost: \n$65 for Provider members \nSelect the member rate and enter “Massachusetts” as your state during registration to receive the exclusive member price!
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/montana-nonprofit-association-workshop-tools-for-high-performing-boards/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Building Strong Boards Series,Leadership & Organizational Development,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111448
CREATED:20260323T160758Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Nonprofit Association Workshop: Board's Guide to Money
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 12 and 14; 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leaders and Board Members \nLearning Track: Leadership & Organizational Development\, Finance & Sustainability \n**Please note this session is hosted by the Montana Nonprofit Association. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to ashike@mtnonprofit.org. \nWhat do board members need to know and do to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility for overseeing an organization’s budget? This two-part series is designed for board members seeking a strong foundation in nonprofit finance to better support their mission and financial oversight responsibilities. \nWhether you are a first-time board member or a seasoned treasurer\, this series provides practical guidance and clarity on how to focus on what matters most. \nProvider Members registering should select the member rate and enter “Massachusetts” as their state during registration to receive an exclusive discount. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Explain common components of a nonprofit budget\n– Use templates to assess organizational financials\n– Describe key financial indicators of organizational health\n– Identify board processes and systems that support an effective finance committee \n  \nPresented by: \nAdam Jespersen\, Executive Director\, Montana Nonprofit Association \n  \nCost: \n$65 for Provider members \nSelect the member rate and enter “Massachusetts” as your state during registration to receive the exclusive member price!
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/montana-nonprofit-association-workshop-boards-guide-to-money/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Building Strong Boards Series,Finance & Sustainability,Leadership & Organizational Development,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T090000
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SUMMARY:Workshop Series: Surefire Retention Strategies When You Can't Compete on Pay
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 21\, May 28\, June 4 and June 11; all sessions 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Supervisors & Managers\, Executive Leadership \nLearning Tracks: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement\, Leadership & Organizational Development \nFunding pressures. State restrictions on compensation. A revolving door with frequent turnover. The impact of lower retention rates is\, ultimately\, that your organization can’t make the impact it wants to in your community. \nIn this 4-part series\, we’ll examine the issues that impair your impact. Better yet\, we’ll offer real\, practical\, tactical\, no-cost solutions that you can implement immediately to improve the employee experience and boost your retention rates. Yes\, you can retain employees even though they could find jobs elsewhere that pay more money! \nOur solutions will be evidence-based and field-tested. Our interactive workshops will include idea exchanges with others who face exactly the same challenges that you do. You’ll have a takeaway assignment each week + job aids to help you get started with each strategy. \nAttendance at all 4 sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion. This session has been submitted for 6 PDCs for SHRM. \nPlease note that registrations are for the complete series. \nRegister Here! \n  \nSessions: \n– Session I: What to Stop Doing… It’s Backfiring Despite Your Good Intentions \nYour company culture has taken a hit post-pandemic and – despite your best intentions – it’s been really difficult to bounce back. Low retention and low engagement are constant headaches. Managers have given up and are inadvertently exacerbating the problem. In an effort to protect or spare employees\, your managers could actually be depriving them of opportunities that would improve morale and boost retention! \n– Session II: Servant Leadership: It May Not Be What You Think It Is \nThe term “servant leadership” is so appealing that many adopt it or favor it without fully understanding it. Those misunderstandings can be costly to leaders who exhibit behaviors that are overly protective and deprive employees of opportunities to learn and grow. Learn how to embed the ideals of servant leadership in your company culture without compromising employee engagement or business growth. Find out what’s really needed in management and how talent development and delegating are the missing links that so many overlook when they attempt servant leadership. \n– Session III: The Links between Employee Engagement & Organizational Impact \nThe most effective and highly esteemed managers know that their job is about both managing work AND leading people. They develop the skills that set them apart and unleash engagement. In this workshop\, we’ll focus on the specific skills that highly effectively managers rely on to enable\, ennoble\, empower\, engage and inspire employees. We’ll also talk about the HR practices and company-wide mixed messages that inadvertently inhibit engagement. \n– Session IV: Putting People First to Build Organizational Strength \nOrganizations grow when people grow. People grow when they feel rooted in an organization. It may seem like a “chicken or egg” question: Which comes first? People grow because they stay or people stay because they grow? Research tells us that people stay in organizations they feel emotionally connected to… organizations that give them a sense of belonging and purpose… organizations that invest in their growth… organizations that dignify them\, solicit their ideas\, encourage them to use their voice… organizations where they feel trusted and valued. \n  \nPresented by: \nDeb Calvert\, President\, People First Productivity Solutions\nFounder\, People First Leadership Academy\nAuthor\, DISCOVER Questions® for Connections\, Clarity & Control \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nMember price: $200  $175 (complete series price) \nNon-member price: $500  $475 (complete series price) \nPlease note that registrations are for the complete series. \n  \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/workshop-series-surefire-retention-strategies-when-you-cant-compete-on-pay/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Leadership & Organizational Development,Virtual,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement,Workshop
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