Center for Nonprofit Advancement

12/23/2022

As 2022 comes to a close, the Center team is incredibly proud of all our sector has accomplished. We hope our members enjoy their time celebrating the holiday season and are able to take a moment to remember the successes of their efforts throughout this past year.

To take time to reflect upon ours, the Center closed on Thursday, December 22. We will reopen Wednesday, January 4. We look forward to all of the opportunities to support our members in the new year!

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s next at the Center in 2023 -
✔️Board Basics A to Z
✔️ Executive Preparation ✔️ Cultivating EXCELLENCE in Nonprofit Leadership Video Series
✔️ DEI Initiative
✔️ Nonprofit Capacity Building and Funding Study

12/22/2022

Season’s Greetings from the Center team!

12/20/2022

Mind Your Books– Professional Development Book Club

Join us for a meet and greet on January 20 at 3 - 4 pm! We will be hosting a virtual get together through Zoom to meet other book club members and introduce our next book, Atomic Habits, by James Clear.
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/tools-resources/professional-development-book-club/

12/19/2022

: Annual Celebration

More than 200 leaders from the nonprofit, government, philanthropic and business sectors reserved their place at a “virtual” table as the Center celebrated its 43rd Annual Celebration on November 9, 2022.

Take a look at our recap -

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/annual-celebration/

12/17/2022

Member Benefit -

Do you have a big event planned? A new program to launch? A mission success story you’d like to share? Then take advantage of our new members-only benefit—Instagram Takover!

Ready to takeover our Instagram Account? - For a specified amount of time, the Center will grant your nonprofit access to our Instagram Account to promote your news/activity. Please contact us for more details and to schedule your IG Takeover.

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/about/contact/

12/15/2022

Save time, money and effort with free resource tools

We’ve accumulated several tools in our members-only Resource Center to help you find solutions and new ideas without incurring the high costs of consultation or squeezing more hours out of your day to conduct research and originate documents commonly used in the sector.

Accessible to Center members 24/7, the Resource Center provides best practices and current information on a range of nonprofit topics, as well as the following:

Salary surveys
HR guidelines
Board member manuals
Templates, sample policies and more

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/tools-resources/resource-center/

12/13/2022

In 2020, the Center started producing a “Best Practices” video series after each of our annual Award Competitions. These series feature the award Winners and Honorable Mentions and are designed to glean lessons learned. The purpose of our award competitions is to strengthen and promote nonprofit organizations through a rigorous process that encourages all to learn and improve. The information captured is a gift to the nonprofit community.

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/best-practices-video-series/

12/13/2022

Mark Your 📆! Our winter Board Basics A-Z course has been scheduled for January 28, February 4 and February 11. For details: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/training-hub/board-basics/

12/08/2022

2023 Executive Preparation Institute (EPI) - A powerful and formative 6-day course held virtually one Friday per month for 6 months.

Whether you want to learn new skills, improve your current performance, or prepare for the next step in your career, EPI can help!

Learn about all facets of nonprofit leadership from experts in the field. The program comprises seminars, guest speakers, panel discussions and group interaction to ensure maximum learning.

Offered just once a year, the 2023 course starts February 17.

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/training-hub/executive-preparation-institute/

12/07/2022

Both of our Main Streets are hosting this week/weekend!

🎄 holiday pop-up at Tomoka Coffee (7711 Georgia Ave NW) this Thursday, December 8th, from 9am-12pm! Shop a local maker while picking up your morning coffee ☕️.

🎄 Holiday Market with this Saturday, December 10th! Support local artists, drink some delicious 🍺, listen to music and more!

12/06/2022

Join us to learn more about the Mistakes Organizations Make in Strategic Planning. This session will teach you how to avoid common mistakes in strategic planning and introduce you to fresh approaches.

Register Here: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-mistakes-organizations-make-in-strategic-planning-2/

12/05/2022

Volunteers have the power to change the world! Thank you for giving you time and expertise!
Happy International Volunteers Day.

12/01/2022

Board Basics A to Z - Ideal for potential, new and current board members

The Center is proud to have partnered with the DC Bar Pro Bono Center on this course since 2014!

Board Basics A to Z provides a complete overview of the board member’s role, fully explaining the expectations and responsibilities of a nonprofit board. It’s an informative way to initiate new members, to strengthen commitment and understanding for current members, and to learn more for potential members thinking about joining a board.

This course is presented virtually in three 2 1/2-hour morning sessions.

Learn what role a nonprofit board plays in:
✔️ Governing the organization
✔️ Ensuring that the organization has sufficient funds to carry out its mission and how to provide proper oversight with respect to the expenditure of those funds
✔️ Evaluating and compensating the CEO
✔️ Assessing risk with respect to the organization’s operations
✔️ Planning for the future of the organization, and more

Learn from professionals with specialized expertise:
* Lawyers who work with nonprofit organizations
* Certified public accountants that specialize in nonprofit accounting
* Fundraising professionals
* Nonprofit executives who have many years of experience in strategic planning

The course is designed for individuals who are thinking of or have recently joined a nonprofit board, as well as existing board members who wish to enhance their skills as directors.

Board Basics A to Z fee: $75 per participant
Group discount: 3 or more board members from the same organization – $55 each participant

Winter registration is live. Register Now!
The training will take place over the following three Saturdays, from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM EST:
January 28
February 4
February 11

Agendas will be sent out ahead of time. If for any reason you cannot attend one of the days, recordings will be available for one month following the end of the series.

http://ow.ly/Z8M950LSO9e

11/29/2022

On this Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to help the Center continue to help nonprofits by donating today: https://www.tfaforms.com/4823457

11/28/2022

WEBINAR: Nonprofit Communications in a Divided America

December 7 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Join, Peter Panepento, Co-Founder at Turn two Communications, to learn more about Nonprofit Communications in a Divided America. In this session, we will be discussing the step and strategies to take in further building communications skills in nonprofit work.

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webiner-nonprofit-communications-in-a-divided-america/

11/22/2022

This is the perfect season to remind our team just how thankful we are for all that they do!

Our offices will be closed from November 23 - 27 to allow team members to rest, recharge and spend time with family and friends.

11/22/2022

The Center’s Nonprofit Agenda is published annually and distributed in print and online to more than 10,000 professionals in the greater Washington area.

See the most recent edition: 2022 Nonprofit Agenda

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/about/news/

11/19/2022

Member Benefit -

Do you have a big event planned? A new program to launch? A mission success story you’d like to share? Then take advantage of our new members-only benefit—Instagram Takover!

Ready to takeover our Instagram Account? - For a specified amount of time, the Center will grant your nonprofit access to our Instagram Account to promote your news/activity. Please contact us for more details and to schedule your IG Takeover.

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/about/contact/

11/16/2022

Mark your calendars for our December webinars:

💻DEC 1 1:30pm - 2:30
Turning Research into Dollars–How to Qualify & Quantify Grant Funding

Map grantmaking prospects into funding targets to provide you and your team with some data-based information for predicting grant funding.

💻 DEC 7 1:30pm - 2:30
Nonprofit Communications in a Divided America

Discuss the step and strategies to take in further building communications skills in nonprofit work.

💻 DEC 8 1:30pm - 2:30
Mistakes Organizations Make in Strategic Planning

Learn how to avoid common mistakes in strategic planning and introduce you to fresh approaches.

https://t.co/XA3gvg8XF0

11/15/2022

Today is National Philanthropy Day ()!

The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.
NPD provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible.

Today, we honor and recognize the philanthropic community, especially our Center members, for the contributions you make to countless causes and missions around the world!

11/14/2022

WEBINAR: WHAT’S YOUR WHY? – DEVELOP YOUR BRAND MESSAGE

November 16 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Faculty: Rebecca Teaff, Redstart Creative

✔️Find and refine your “why”
✔️Develop a story to engage your target audience
✔️ Effectively communicate your message

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-your-why-develop-your-brand-message/

11/11/2022

to the 43rd Annual Celebration

More than 200 leaders from the nonprofit, government, philanthropic and business sectors reserved their place at a “virtual” table on November 9, 2022.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the event’s success!

11/10/2022

Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street is raising money for a holiday decorating campaign along Georgia Avenue. This year, a company will come out and professionally decorate businesses along the Upper Georgia Avenue corridor - from Missouri Ave up to Eastern Ave - to make Georgia avenue SPARKLE for the holiday season.

The Main Street is paying for professional decorations for multiple businesses on the corridor, but through small dollar donations like yours and volunteer power, we can add holiday touches to MANY more businesses in our neighborhoods.

TWENTY businesses applied for this grant and you can help reach even more of them!

Every dollar helps:
$25 gets "window snow" for one small business on Georgia Ave NW
$50 buys a holiday window stencil
$75 gets a big a red bow for business doors
$100 gets an ad to promote the holiday decorating program for one business
$300 gets us a 36 inch lighted wreath
$400 gets us 10 feet of lighted garland

Help UGAMS spread the holiday cheer this season!

🙏THANK YOU do all of the donors so far who helped UGAMS raise over *$500 ❄️🌲🎁

🔗 Link to donate in the UGAMS bio or visit https://t.co/03xR55EpCi

11/07/2022

The 2022 Annual Celebration is only a few days away!

Here are 4 reasons you’ll want to get your tickets to this year’s annual celebration now!

1. Learn from an eminent economist! Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., Anirban Basu is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading economic consultants.

2. This is your last chance to register and receive a special Welcome package that includes a complimentary copy of Good Economics for Hard Times and the Center’s Third Edition Minimalist Cooking - Big Flavors, Small Budgets cookbook.

3. Enjoy a delicious breakfast! Our event may be virtual, but each attendee will receive a gift card to enjoy tasty meal together.

4. Don’t miss the chance to meet this year’s EXCEL Award Competition recipients.

BONUS: The is a collaborative group. We know how important it is to connect and engage, and that many of you look forward to catching up at our 43nd Annual Celebration. Our carefully selected platform enables you to do just that.

http://ow.ly/LazS50LwXwN

11/04/2022

Annual Celebration is 5 days away!

Join us on November 9 to celebrate and network with your peers at the Center’s biggest event of the year!

There are still a few virtual seats left -

2022 Annual Celebration
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
9:30-11:30am

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/annual-celebration/

11/03/2022

Participate in the 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey and get a FREE copy of the report! ($425 value)

Participate in the 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey and get a FREE copy of the report! ($425 value)

Receive a coupon code for 100% OFF the full 2023 Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Report as soon as it's released! This is approximately a 700 page report that costs $425 to purchase. This report provides detailed information on 96 employee benefits offerings, 28 job families, and 330 nonprofit positio...

11/02/2022

Behind the Scenes: How Do Foundations Work?

For nonprofit organizations, creating and maintaining relationships with foundations is essential. They are huge funding sources and connectors in the community. But working with them can be a mysterious process because no two foundations are exactly the same. Join us to get a clearer picture of the grant process and general operational policies that apply to most foundations.

In this session, we will discuss:

-how to build (or start to build) relationships with foundation staff
-the grantmaking process, from Letter of Inquiry through the acceptance/declination of the proposal
-tips for how to make your organization stand out

Register Now! http://ow.ly/LX4q50Lsv2M

11/02/2022

The Center celebrates Native American Heritage Month 2022

The Center honors and acknowledges the rich history and invaluable contributions of this nation’s first people, Native Americans.

11/01/2022

VitalHealth Customer Operations Coordinator Aziza Rush is looking forward to connecting with our members during the Center’s 43rd Annual Celebration!

We invite you to join us and network with your peers - https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/annual-celebration/

2022 Annual Celebration
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
9:30-11:30am

10/31/2022

Last chance to participate -

We need your feedback! Please take our 10-minute survey to help us gauge current and expected needs in the areas of capacity building and funding. Feedback will be used to develop and customize effective tools and support. The survey will close TODAY! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=zO_2FVNzlsjSNWVsAX3UhqVw_3D_3D

10/28/2022

Our communications associate, Eleanor Shippey, is looking forward to hearing our featured guest, Anirban Basu, discuss how to effectively managing today’s economic challenges and prepare for the year to come from a position of strength.

How can you hear this dynamic discussion? Join us on Wednesday, November, 9, 2022 from
9:30-11:30am, at the Center’s 2022 Annual Celebration!
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/annual-celebration/

10/26/2022

WEBINAR: 3 Reasons Why Your Board Doesn’t Fundraise and How to Fix That

October 27 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

For many boards fundraising is truly an “f” word—and not in a good way. Yet, it is inherent in a board’s governance duty to ensure that their organization is financially sustainable and has access to funding. Fundraising is probably one of –if not THE–biggest priorities of any nonprofit yet it is the #1 cause of complaint by both CEOs and Boards.

In BoardSource’s 2017 Leading With Intent report, CEOs gave their boards a C for fundraising compared to A’s and B’s for internally-focused responsibilities like understanding of the mission, fiduciary duties of financial and legal/ethical oversight.

Does this sound familiar? Learn the three top reasons why board members don’t fundraise and how to change their mindsets. Learning objectives we will cover:
1. How to identify the right board composition for your organization
2. Key ways to use a board orientation to empower board members for fundraising success
3. Ideas on creating a fundraising menu of activities and commitments that are right-sized for each board member

Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, Principal of Windmill Hill Consulting, to learn the key steps you need to have in place to build your team of volunteer leaders; to train them and manage their expectations for success; and to determine the roles every Board member can—and should—play in creating a strong culture of giving within your organization.

https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/3-reasons-why-your-board-doesnt-fundraise-and-how-to-fix-that/