February 29, 2012

Looking Toward the Future, Building on the Past

Speakers:  Shannon S. Owen, Consultant

                  Laura C. Bauknight , Consultant

                  SE Consulting, Inc.

March 28, 2012

Advocacy and Mission Drift

Speaker:  Rebecca Ramos, Esq., President & Founder

                Red Bird Consulting, Inc.

The true mission of a nonprofit is not competition for dollars, but advocacy for a better community. Learn more about the importance of focusing on mission, the pitfalls of mission drift, and how to reignite the flame of advocacy.

April 25, 2012

Planned Giving: A Win-win Situation for All Involved

Speaker:    John H. Dargan, President & CEO

                  The Spartanburg County Foundation

Establishing a planned giving program is one of the greatest ways nonprofit organizations can assist donors in making an impactful gift and leaving a legacy. Learn about the important role that planned giving plays in an organization's sustainability and how the Foundation can partner with you to establish a successful planned giving program.

May 30, 2012

Best Practices and Brand Standards: A Recognizable Kind

Speaker:    Karen Floyd, CEO

                  The Palladian Group

A brand is more than just a symbol. It is the culture of an entire organization. Learn about the importance of implementing brand standards and best practices to ensure your organization's message is consistent and clearly communicated.

June 27, 2012

Partnerships & Mergers: Consilidate, Collaborate, Cooperate or Close

Speaker:    Sheila S. Breitweiser, Ed. D., Director and Vice President                             Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation

Many nonprofit organizations in Spartanburg County offer the same or similar services to the community. Learn how duplication of services, coupled with limited resources, affect the community and how consolidation, collaboration and cooperation can help.

August 29 , 2012

The Healthy Organization: Measuring Effectiveness

Speaker:    Chris Steed, President & CEO

                  United Way of the Piedmont

What is a "healthy" nonprofit organization? It is important to have a best practice approach to service that includes measurable outcomes. Learn how to properly measure organizational effectiveness both internally and externally.

September 19 , 2012

The Difference between Innovation and A New Program

Speaker:    Mark A. Small, J.D., Ph.D., Professor

                  Clemson University Institute on Family & Neighborhood Life

Nonprofit organizations have difficulty securing funding each year. Thus, many develop new programs to qualify for capacity building grants.  Learn how innovation and building on success can contribute to long-term success.

October 11 , 2012

Prevention vs. Intervention and the Cost of Each

Speaker:    Katrina Spigner, Senior Program Officer

                  Sisters of Charity Foundation SC

Learn the difference between prevention and intervention as it relates to your programs or projects, and how to effectively ask for support.

November 14, 2012

Board Selection: Building the Right Team

Speakers:  Tom Barnet, Community Volunteer

               Clarence Batts, Jr., Community Volunteer

               Jennifer C. Evins, President, The Arts Partnership of Greater

               Spartanburg

               Renee Romberger, Vice President, Spartanburg Regional

               Healthcare System

One of the biggest challenges faced by nonprofit organizations is board talent drought - the overuse of the same individuals on different boards.  Learn how to find rising leaders in the community and strategically fill vacant board seats.