MNA Conferences & Trainings
Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference 2010
May 18-19, 2010
MNA Trainings
Grant Writing I - WEBINAR
March 9, 2010
9:00 am - 12 noon
Grant writing can be effectively utilized as a strategic tool to assist organizations in meeting their fund development goals. This introductory course will assist participants in being able to identify potential funding sources for their organizations and to grasp an understanding of the basic components of effective grant writing.
Upon completion of this two part course, training participants will: and understand the strategies for effective grant seeking; understand the basic components of grant writing. This is part one of a two part grant writing series.
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Choosing A Database - WEBINAR
March 9, 2010
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Databases are essential to track your programs, donors, and services. But how do you choose a system best suited to your organization's needs? Can you use the system you already have? If not, how do you transition from your existing system to a better system without losing valuable time and information? This session will give you an overview of several different software packages and provide a solid framework to help you evaluate alternatives.
Cost: $40 members; $50 non-members
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Communications - WEBINAR
March 25, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nonprofit organizations should have thoughtful, intentional systems for general communications, marketing and media relations in order to promote and advance mission achievement. Internal communications help to motivate, inform, and counsel employees and volunteers of nonprofits and to set the stage for external communications. External communication helps to attract and retain constituents and to raise public consciousness, understanding and commitment to the organization. Working with the media is a necessary part of effectively communicating an organization’s mission to the general public, donors, volunteers and policymakers. This session with explore internal and external communications, storytelling, social media and media relations.
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Day After Census Day – What’s Next? - WEBINAR
April 2, 2010
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join MNA staff and others as they discuss the next steps that nonprofits can do to help insure a successful final Census Count. Though the official Census Day will have come and gone, there are a number of things that nonprofits can do to ensure that everyone is counted. The work we do in the next two months could be worth millions of dollars to Michigan communities and nonprofit organizations. Let's not leave a single dollar on the table.
Cost: Free
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Grant Writing II - WEBINAR
April 6, 2010
9:00 am - 12 noon
Grant writing can be effectively utilized as a strategic tool to assist organizations in meeting their fund development goals. This introductory course will assist participants in being able to identify potential funding sources for their organizations and to grasp an understanding of the basic components of effective grant writing.
Upon completion of this two part course, training participants will: understand the strategies for effective grant seeking; and understand the basic components of grant writing. This is part two of a two part grant writing series.
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Strengthening Michigan Through Giving & Volunteering
April 22, 2010
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for a press conference at the State Capitol building rotunda. This will include the release of the new Michigan Giving & Volunteering study results and the presentation of the Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards to key legislative and/or executive officials.
The press conference will be followed by lunch for legislators, staff, and participants in the 1st floor west wing of the Capitol building. Meetings between participants and legislators will follow in the afternoon.
This event is free to attend and we will provide assistance in scheduling appointments with your legislator(s).
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Tech Essentials - WEBINAR
April 13, 2010
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Is your organization spending more than necessary on technology? Need to improve or expand how your nonprofit uses technology? During this webinar, you'll learn how to get the greatest value for your technology dollars. This webinar will cover essential hardware, software and services, including: computers, software, cell phones, printers, websites, email, backup systems and training. (Best for small to mid-sized organizations without full-time technology staff.)
Cost: $40 members; $50 non-members
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Tips for the Accidental Techie - WEBINAR
May 11, 2010
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Do you find yourself in the position of being resident computer guru and you have no idea why? Or are you flying by the seat of your pants and trying your best to keep your own computer system up to date? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, you are dubbed an Accidental Techie, and this session is for you. Learn the tricks of the trade for keeping your organization's computers running smoothly. We'll cover the basics of troubleshooting and maintenance, how to find the answers you need, and tips for keeping track of critical information about your organization's systems.
Cost: $40 members; $50 non-members
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Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference
May 18-19, 2010
Location: Lansing
The theme for SuperConference 2010 is "Bringing Focus to the Future". We have chosen this theme to invoke a feeling of forward-thinking and optimism during a time of great challenges in Michigan's nonprofit sector. Our hope and goal is to not just discuss the future of the nonprofit sector in general, but for you as a participant to leave the conference with real ideas of your own contribution to the future of the sector. More information is available at www.MNAonline.org/conf2010
Financial Management - WEBINAR
June 1, 2010
9:00 am - 12 noon
Nonprofits have an obligation to act as responsible stewards in managing their financial resources. This 3-hour introductory course will provide participants with an understanding of the basics of good financial management.
This course is designed to assist participants in acquiring the knowledge necessary to properly read and interpret financial statements and to implement clearly written organizational policies and practices to regularly monitor how funds are being spent. The goal is to ensure that each participating organization utilizes its financial resources to accomplish their missions in an effective, efficient manner.
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Fund/Revenue Development - WEBINAR
June 17, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fund/Revenue Development is essential to the lifeline of any nonprofit organization. This 3-hour course is designed to assist participants in acquiring a working knowledge of what constitutes a viable fund/revenue development plan. Upon completion of this 3 hour course, training participants will: understand the difference between fundraising and fund development; understand the contents of a fund development plan;
understand the need for written policies regarding the receipt and management of grants and donations; and understand the need for diversification of revenue sources
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