Training Opportunities

Nov. 12 – Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place:Seattle, WA
Speaker: TBD
Price: $110

Program Evaluation has become increasingly important for nonprofits that are accountable to funders, members and even their own board of directors. Executive Directors and management staff need to know whether the organization is meeting its strategic goals. Boards of Directors need to receive timely, consistent, data-driven metrics by which to measure the success of the organization. Funders need empirical evidence that the organization is accomplishing its mission through its programs. Many organizations already have much of the structure in place in order to complete a high-quality evaluation. However, most organizations find program evaluations cumbersome and do not take the time to evaluate their programs properly.

In this session, we will cover topics such as the following:

- The key features of a strong and economical program evaluation
- Ways to develop or improve the evaluation process
- Structures that you may already have in place which support ongoing evaluations
- What makes an evaluation successful
- Quantitative and Qualitative methods to analyze data
You will leave this session prepared with ways to determine evaluation questions, types and sources of evidence needed, considerations for data analysis and reporting plans. The seminar is designed to make program evaluation less cumbersome and give you the tools needed to conduct successful evaluations at your nonprofit.

This session is intended for Executive Directors, Management Directors & Staff, and Board Members.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatLS9a.aspx

May 16 – Boards That Lead – Successful Alliances

Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Place: Bellevue College
North Campus Room: V1108
14673 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007
Speaker: Mary Gleason
Cost: $95.00

Serving on a non-profit board or working with one can be both challenging and rewarding. Discover ways for you to better understand your role and set clear expectations of yourself, your board and how to work as partners. Advancing the mission and the good work of your organization is the goal. Tips include how to do so while serving your mission, recruiting just the right board members and determining what staff and board members can expect from each other. Bring your questions and for maximum impact register fellow board or staff members.

May. 9- Workshop: It’s Your Turn: The Role of the Board Chair

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Place: The 2100 Building
Speaker: Amanda Madorno, owner of Roam Consulting LLC
Cost: $40 per person

Participants will learn about the role and responsibility of the board chair in strengthening and improving the leadership work of the board as a whole. This session will provide participants with the information they need to understand their role as board chair, run effective meetings and manage conflict and group process.

This is a workshop we have offered twice per year for several years, always with rave reviews.

Registration: https://secure3.convio.net/uwkc/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=101421

For questions, call 206.461.3727 or email us at workshops@uwkc.org.

Apr. 30- Workshop: Nonprofit Sustainability for Boards, Executive Directors, Directors of Program, Development & Finance

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Place: The 2100 Building
Speakers: Rae Levine and Melora Hiller
Cost: $40 per person

It’s common wisdom that nonprofit survival requires a diversity of funding streams. But to get beyond survival mode takes an in-depth look at an organization’s nonprofit business strategy. This workshop introduces participants to the excellent guide, Nonprofit Sustainability by Jeanne Bell, Jan Masaoka, and Steve Zimmerman, and provides tools to assess your organization’s mission impact and financial viability, make adjustments, and chart a course for sustainability.

By the end of the workshop participants will:

■Understand the concept of “nonprofit business model” and the value of using it to become more sustainable.
■Be ready to apply key tools for assessing their current business model and developing a sustainability strategy.
■Have an action plan to move forward on assessment and sustainability strategy.
Trainers:

Registration: https://secure3.convio.net/uwkc/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=101561

For questions, call 206.461.3727 or email us at workshops@uwkc.org.

Dec 10 – Volunteer Management 201: Essential ingredients and successful recipes for volunteer engagement

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Seattle, WA
Speaker: TBD
Price: $110

Today’s volunteers tend to bring more skills to the nonprofits that they serve. However, they have less time to offer. This means that nonprofit staff must manage larger numbers of volunteers participating in short-time projects, and create effective engagement strategies to avoid unnecessary turnover. Managing volunteers under these circumstances can be more challenging than most nonprofit staff members expect, especially with limited time, resources or support from the organization. This seminar will explore how to identify and recruit the best quality volunteers, and keep them engaged. It will also cover the following topics:

-Integrating volunteerism in your branding and marketing efforts
-Developing partnerships with the private sector to increase participation of skilled volunteers on a regular basis
-Using web and social media strategies for volunteer engagement
-Effectively matching volunteers’ interest and skills to the needs of the organization
-”Firing” a volunteer: not a myth but a tool to engage the most valuable

Attendees will leave this session with advanced tools for managing their volunteers. This session is intended for Executive Directors, Senior Staff and Volunteer Program Managers.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatLS10.aspx

May 14 – Volunteer Management 101: How to build a strong and healthy volunteer program

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Seattle, WA
Speakers: Janice Jaworski, Resource Development Director Washington Business Week; Marcia Long, Director, Volunteer Services EvergreenHealth; Laurette Simmons, Volunteer Coordinator Seattle Repertory Organization (SRO); and Marjorie Trachtman, Volunteer Program Coordinator Belleuve Police Department
Price: $ 110.00

Volunteers are the backbone of many nonprofits, yet many organizations find managing volunteers to be one of the most challenging aspects of nonprofit life. The key to a successful volunteer management program is the way that you execute the three R’s – recruiting, retaining and recognizing volunteers.
This session will explore some examples of successful volunteer programs, and address the following topics:

- Why people volunteer
- New ways to recruit, manage and place high quality volunteers
- Revitalizing a volunteer program that has become stale
- Ensuring collaboration between volunteers and staff
- Effective ways to recognize your volunteers

If you are looking to initiate a new volunteer program, or enhance the success of an existing one this session is not to be missed. It is intended for board members, executive directors, senior staff and development staff.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatLS5.aspx

May 3 / 10 – Managing a Sustainable Volunteer Program

Time: 2 Friday sessions from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Place: Bellevue College
North Campus Room: V1102
Address: 14673 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007
Speaker: Marjorie Trachtman
Cost: $195.00

Volunteers are an integral part of nonprofit agencies and public sector organizations. The effective integration and use of volunteers can greatly enhance an organization’s ability to serve its clients, expand its mission, engage the community, and stretch limited financial resources. Identify the concepts, knowledge and skills necessary to plan, develop, implement, manage and sustain a successful volunteer program. Address the issues, challenges and benefits inherent in working with this valuable workforce.

Register: http://www.campusce.net/BC/course/course.aspx?C=12815&pc=15&mc=96&sc=

May. 14- Workshop – What Are Volunteers Worth? Measuring the Impact of Volunteer Efforts

Time:  9:00am-1:00pm

Place: 2100 24th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144

Speaker: TBA

Cost: $45 per person

“Volunteers are our most valuable asset.”  We’ve all heard it.  We’ve all said it. But what are they really worth?  Can we justify the investment of time and resources required? There has long been a focus on measuring outcomes in the nonprofit sector, but this expectation has somehow bypassed our volunteer programs.  When asked to articulate the real performance and impact of our volunteer efforts, many nonprofits resort to reporting the number of volunteers and hours contributed.  Given the increasingly significant role volunteers fulfill in our nonprofit work, it is time we articulate the real impact of volunteer efforts.  This workshop explores the value volunteers bring to your nonprofit, how to measure volunteer impact and how to monitor the performance of your volunteer program.

Participants will gain a new understanding and commitment to effectively measuring the performance and impact of volunteer efforts and will walk away with performance measurement tips, ideas and strategies they can incorporate to more effectively measure the impact of volunteers.

This workshop assumes a working knowledge of the essentials of effective volunteer engagement.  You’ll have an opportunity to engage in a more in depth systems analysis of your volunteer program.

For questions, call 206.461.3727 or email us at workshops@uwkc.org.

Registration: http://support.uwkc.org/site/Calendar/402318125?view=Detail&id=101308

June 12 – CREATING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Place: Seattle Chamber; 1301 5th Ave., Suite 1500, Seattle 98101
Speaker: Terry Axelrod
Price: Members: $25 pre-paid ($35 after 6/10) lunch provided
Non-Members: $35 pre-paid ($45 after 6/10) lunch provided

This encore presentation is designed for nonprofit board members and volunteers who are passionate about the mission of their organization and committed to leaving a long-term legacy of financial sustainability.

Terry Axelrod, Founder and CEO of Benevon, will guide you through this proven process, highlighting points from her newest book, The Benevon Model for Sustainable Funding: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting it Right.

This easy-to-follow book is filled with scripts, templates, checklists, rules, and formulas designed for small to mid-sized nonprofits who want to get started by implementing the Benevon Model on their own and who are committed to getting it right! This system, which has been implemented effectively with more than 4,000 nonprofit teams, engages lifelong individual donors, who are the source of over 80% of all charitable giving.

Registration: http://www.seattlechamber.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?articleID=2813

May 16 – Strategic Fundraising: Simple Formulas

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Bellevue College
North Campus Room: V1108
Address: 14673 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007
Speaker: Mary Gleason
Cost: $95.00

Regardless of the economic situation, certain fundraising principles prevail, and nonprofits who use them to guide their strategies and tactics will thrive. Find out how to align your current efforts with these key principles to stabilize your organization’s balance sheet, offload what doesn’t make sense, and strengthen your bottom line, sustainably.

Register: http://www.campusce.net/BC/course/course.aspx?C=12305&pc=15&mc=96&sc=

July 16, 2013 – Exploring the world of corporate sponsorship

Time: 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

Unlike private foundation grants, corporate sponsorships typically come with fewer administrative burdens. However, nonprofit leaders often forget that a sponsorship is a business deal, and that successfully seeking sponsorships involves a set of skills that is quite different from other types of fundraising. This seminar will explore why corporations give out sponsorships, what they sponsor, and how sponsorship arrangements typically work. We will also look at how to make corporate sponsorship a win-win deal for both sides.

The session will also cover the following topics:
An overview of the world of corporate sponsorship: understanding why companies invest in nonprofit organizations
Evaluating your organization’s culture: is it ready for corporate sponsorship?
Structuring a sponsorship proposal: establishing the fit between your organization and the sponsor?
Engaging with sponsors: how to stimulate sponsor interest in your nonprofit
Closing the deal: the steps needed to get to the signed contract
Attendees will come away with the understanding how to make their organizations attractive prospects for corporate partners.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS2.aspx

July 16, 2013 – Panel discussion with Corporate and Foundation Grantmakers

Time: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

As the grant seeking process becomes more and more competitive, it is essential to understand what corporate and foundation grantmakers are actually looking for when they decide whether or not to fund a nonprofit organization. This session offers an unusual opportunity to hear directly from a variety of funders who will explain what they look for when they make a grant. Issues we will explore with the panelists include:
Corporate partnerships: why are corporations looking to partner with nonprofits?
Getting your foot in the door: how to start a relationship with a foundation or corporation when you don’t have a relationship
Building an ongoing relationship with a foundation or corporation: how to keep the dollars flowing beyond the first check
Winning proposals: what makes them stand out?
Whether you have been securing grants for decades or are just starting out, the panel discussion will provide you with a valuable view of the grantmaking world from the point of view of the grantmaker.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS2.aspx

July 16, 2013 – Finding Corporate and Foundation Funders

Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

According to a recent survey of grantmakers, between 40% and 75% of the proposals that they receive do not fit their guidelines. It is now recognized that the more thoroughly you conduct your research, ask smart questions, and cultivate grant maker contacts, the more your organization will stand out from the crowd.

This session will cover the following topics:
Prospecting for new money: how to find suitable grantmakers in expected and unexpected places
Computer resources and technology: finding and using the best web resources to build relationships with grantmakers
Making sense of corporate and foundation guidelines: reading between the lines
Is there a fit: deciding whether a corporation’s or foundation’s priorities are compatible with your mission
This session is ideal for beginning grant seekers who are getting their feet wet, and need step by step guidance on how to find appropriate funding.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS1.aspx

May 16, 2013 – Boards on Fire! Inspiring Leaders to Raise Money Joyfully

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Place: The 2100 Building
Seattle, Washington
Speaker: Susan Howlett
Cost: $40 per person

Our well-meaning board members struggle with fundraising because they don’t understand how they can have maximum impact with the time they have. In this highly interactive session, you will learn how to focus the attention of busy board members so they can raise the most money with the least effort, using activities they can embrace with joy. As a result of this workshop, you will be able to:

Name the most important prospects board members should focus on as they raise money;
Articulate the two most important things that board members should do to retain donors;
List two things board members can do joyfully to connect donors to the mission.

For questions, call 206.461.3727 or email us at workshops@uwkc.org.
Registration: http://support.uwkc.org/site/Calendar/1592664727?view=Detail&id=101501

Sep. 24- Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: The Studio
711 Sixth Avenue North, #200
Seattle, Washington 98109
Speaker: TBA
Cost: $110.00 per person

At the best of times, fundraising can be challenging. However, fundraising in the one person development shop can be daunting, especially when one is working with a shoestring budget. The key in situations like these is to know what areas to prioritize, and how to get the biggest bang for your buck because you can’t do it all. This seminar will focus on the issues unique to one person fundraising departments, and will drill down in the following areas:

-Keeping your organization on track financially: create and maintain a year-round fundraising
-Research: research your prospects on a shoestring budget
-Direct mail: work with an established third party service provider to maximize your returns
-Major gifts program: develop and maintain a manageable high dollar giving club
-Planned giving: start simple with a wills and bequests program
-Donor solicitation: make it easy for your donors to give and for you to receive donations
-Special events: conduct a unique annual event that makes efficient use of volunteers
-Leadership involvement: find creative ways to get your executive director and/or board involved in the fundraising process

Attendees will walk away with fresh ideas to take their one person development shop to the next level. This session is intended for Executive Directors, Directors of Development and any fundraising staff who are working with a limited fundraising budget.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatLS7.aspx

April 27 – May 18 – Grantwriting: Keys to Success Workshop

Time: 3 Saturday Mornings from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Bellevue College
North Campus Room: V1021
Address: 14673 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007
Speaker: Mel Cossette
Cost: $225.00

In this highly interactive workshop, learn the basic elements that must be present when developing a grant proposal. Understand the questions that need to be answered to be compelling to a funding agency, and develop a strategy for grant planning. Come to this workshop with an idea for a proposal and leave with a good start.

Register: http://www.campusce.net/BC/course/course.aspx?C=12570&pc=15&mc=96&sc=

July 16, 2013 – Proposal Writing 201

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

Even when you understand the principles of effective proposal writing, creating a successful funding proposal can still be an elusive process. This session will provide an advanced analysis of tone, writing style and format, and includes a discussion of creative ways to present your proposal to funders. This session will also include a discussion of the following topics:
• Building the case for support: winning the funder over to your cause from the first page of the proposal
• Sustainability: giving funders the confidence that the project can ultimately sustain itself
• Testimonials: using the power of stories to inspire the funder to support you
• Project outcomes: describing results in a compelling and accessible way
• Project budgets: avoiding the pitfalls that bedevil this section of the proposal
• Sources of support: what is the funder looking for here, and what if you don’t have them?

This session is intended as a follow-on to the first session on proposal writing.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS5.aspx

July 16, 2013 – Proposal Writing 101

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

Winning a grant isn’t easy and often the process of writing a proposal seems intimidating. Most of the difficulty comes from not knowing what exactly goes into an effective proposal. This session will cover the following topics:
• The essential components of a grant proposal package
• Important writing techniques that make your proposal stand out from the pile
• Layout and design of a strong proposal
• Customizing a proposal to match a grant maker’s interest and using your proposal as a relationship building tool

You’ll go back to the office with a well honed plan for ensuring that your proposals cover the right bases every time.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS4.aspx

July 16, 2013 – Exploring the world of corporate sponsorship

Time: 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

Unlike private foundation grants, corporate sponsorships typically come with fewer administrative burdens. However, nonprofit leaders often forget that a sponsorship is a business deal, and that successfully seeking sponsorships involves a set of skills that is quite different from other types of fundraising. This seminar will explore why corporations give out sponsorships, what they sponsor, and how sponsorship arrangements typically work. We will also look at how to make corporate sponsorship a win-win deal for both sides.

The session will also cover the following topics:
An overview of the world of corporate sponsorship: understanding why companies invest in nonprofit organizations
Evaluating your organization’s culture: is it ready for corporate sponsorship?
Structuring a sponsorship proposal: establishing the fit between your organization and the sponsor?
Engaging with sponsors: how to stimulate sponsor interest in your nonprofit
Closing the deal: the steps needed to get to the signed contract
Attendees will come away with the understanding how to make their organizations attractive prospects for corporate partners.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS2.aspx

July 16, 2013 – Panel discussion with Corporate and Foundation Grantmakers

Time: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

As the grant seeking process becomes more and more competitive, it is essential to understand what corporate and foundation grantmakers are actually looking for when they decide whether or not to fund a nonprofit organization. This session offers an unusual opportunity to hear directly from a variety of funders who will explain what they look for when they make a grant. Issues we will explore with the panelists include:
Corporate partnerships: why are corporations looking to partner with nonprofits?
Getting your foot in the door: how to start a relationship with a foundation or corporation when you don’t have a relationship
Building an ongoing relationship with a foundation or corporation: how to keep the dollars flowing beyond the first check
Winning proposals: what makes them stand out?
Whether you have been securing grants for decades or are just starting out, the panel discussion will provide you with a valuable view of the grantmaking world from the point of view of the grantmaker.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS2.aspx

July 16, 2013 – Finding Corporate and Foundation Funders

Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Place: Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Speaker: N/A
Cost: $60 per person

According to a recent survey of grantmakers, between 40% and 75% of the proposals that they receive do not fit their guidelines. It is now recognized that the more thoroughly you conduct your research, ask smart questions, and cultivate grant maker contacts, the more your organization will stand out from the crowd.

This session will cover the following topics:
Prospecting for new money: how to find suitable grantmakers in expected and unexpected places
Computer resources and technology: finding and using the best web resources to build relationships with grantmakers
Making sense of corporate and foundation guidelines: reading between the lines
Is there a fit: deciding whether a corporation’s or foundation’s priorities are compatible with your mission
This session is ideal for beginning grant seekers who are getting their feet wet, and need step by step guidance on how to find appropriate funding.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatS1.aspx

May. 17- QuickBooks Clinics for Nonprofits

Time: 9:00- Noon
Place: Taylor Thomason Insurance Conference Room
Tacoma, WA
Speaker: TBA
Cost: $30

Need a QuickBooks checkup? Wonder if you are using QuickBooks in the most effective way for your organization? Our half-day Basic and Intermediate sessions will feature lots of one-on-one time for hands-on practice, questions and troubleshooting.

The Basic Clinic will focus on Chart of Accounts, Customers, Jobs and Classes. Class size limited to five. Please bring your laptop with your QB file on it.

Christine has been a financial management consultant and QuickBooks ProAdvisor through her company, Sound Nonprofit Accounting, for the past year. Prior to this she was employed by The Nonprofit Center in Tacoma for 7 years as Director of Financial Services. Previously, she spent 3 years working as an Accounting Consultant for Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits in St. Paul, Minnesota, and 3 years as Accounting Manager at the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery.

Registration: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/273207

Oct. 15 – Social Media: Tips and tools for using social media to build support for your mission

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Seattle, WA
Speaker: Todd Elsworth, Executive Director Northwest Traverse; Lindsey Lind, Director of eCommunication Oneicity; and Sarah Samudre, Marketing & Social Media Coordinator Richard Hugo House
Price: $110

The new media landscape is changing. If your organization has set up a profile on a social media site like Facebook or Google+, it is essential to keep abreast of the latest developments and new features that have recently been released.
In this session we will examine the following:

- An overview of the latest developments in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+
- An overview of some new social media that have become popular in the past year: Pinterest, Flickr, Foursquare, and Slideshare
- New ways to use social media to promote your mission, fundraise, and recruit volunteers
- Creating a S.M.A.R.T (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely) plan for your Social Media campaign
- Integrating your Social Media efforts into your existing marketing and public relations campaigns

Participants will walk away from this session with a greater understanding of how Social Media can advance their organization’s mission. This session is intended for Board Members, Executives, Senior Staff and Marketing/PR Managers.

Learn more about Social Media and other tracks offered by the Center for Nonprofit Success.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatLS8.aspx

June. 18- New Ways of Using PR to Disseminate Your message

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: The Studio
711 Sixth Avenue North, #200
Seattle, Washington 98109
Speaker: TBA
Cost: $110.00 per person

Many nonprofit organizations have a compelling mission, but don’t have — or think they don’t have — the tools available to communicate it. Contrary to popular belief, effective public relations is not about big budgets. The right tools combined with commitment and perseverance will enable your organization to advance its message for real impact.
In this session, we will cover the following topics:

- What branding means for your organization
- How to craft the key messages you need to connect with your audience
- Integrating traditional media with new (social) media
- How to effectively pitch to the media
- How to apply best practices for success

Participants will walk away with essential tools and skills necessary for effective public relations. If you have a PR campaign that has stalled or simply become stale, you will find this session immensely helpful.

This session is intended for Board Members, Executives, Senior Staff and PR Managers.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatLS6.aspx

Nov. 12 – Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place:Seattle, WA
Speaker: TBD
Price: $110

Program Evaluation has become increasingly important for nonprofits that are accountable to funders, members and even their own board of directors. Executive Directors and management staff need to know whether the organization is meeting its strategic goals. Boards of Directors need to receive timely, consistent, data-driven metrics by which to measure the success of the organization. Funders need empirical evidence that the organization is accomplishing its mission through its programs. Many organizations already have much of the structure in place in order to complete a high-quality evaluation. However, most organizations find program evaluations cumbersome and do not take the time to evaluate their programs properly.

In this session, we will cover topics such as the following:

- The key features of a strong and economical program evaluation
- Ways to develop or improve the evaluation process
- Structures that you may already have in place which support ongoing evaluations
- What makes an evaluation successful
- Quantitative and Qualitative methods to analyze data
You will leave this session prepared with ways to determine evaluation questions, types and sources of evidence needed, considerations for data analysis and reporting plans. The seminar is designed to make program evaluation less cumbersome and give you the tools needed to conduct successful evaluations at your nonprofit.

This session is intended for Executive Directors, Management Directors & Staff, and Board Members.

Registration: http://www.cfnps.org/2013SeatLS9a.aspx

May 7 or 23 – It’s Not What We Say It’s How We Say It! Part 1

Time: May 7: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
May 23: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Bellevue College
North Campus Room: V1125
Address: 14673 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007
Speaker: Mark Ortman
Cost: $89.00

In this fascinating and popular workshop, learn to say what you mean when it matters most! Whether at work or home, how we say it is often more important than what we say. The words we choose, the tone of voice and our body language dramatically affect the way people respond to us. Become more confident in communicating by learning specific ways to: get cooperation without forcing your ideas, be positive yet direct with others, tactfully confront annoying behavior, and discover the 12 words that “push people’s buttons.” Yields 3 PDUs

Register: http://www.campusce.net/BC/course/course.aspx?C=1022&pc=15&mc=96&sc=