Nonprofit Support Network Announces Nonprofit Programming
Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce its inaugural programming designed to strengthen nonprofits in Muncie and Delaware County. The program, titled “Nonprofit Essentials,” is a series of learning sessions designed to strengthen the operations and `management of nonprofit organizations and enhance the development of the individuals who serve them. Each session will address a topic relevant to the needs of nonprofits, from nonprofit administration to workplace health and wellness.
In addition to education and skill-building, Nonprofit Essentials will build collaboration and connections, while raising awareness about the important role nonprofits play in our community.
Nonprofit Essentials will kick off with Nonprofit 101 on Wednesday, October 5, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Innovation Connector (1208 W. White River Blvd. in Muncie). Phil Purcell, nonprofit and philanthropy professional, will discuss the basics of nonprofits, including how nonprofits operate, the makeup of board, staff, and volunteers, and how nonprofits are publicly accountable. This session is free and open to individuals who currently work for a nonprofit or have interest in working for a nonprofit.
This nonprofit-specific programming addresses a gap in the training resources available to nonprofits in Muncie and Delaware County. Nonprofit Essentials will raise awareness across key topics in nonprofit management, develop key nonprofit skills, and allow participants to learn together with open discussion.
The second session in the series is Managing the Capital Campaign on Thursday, November 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ball State University’s Oakwood Building (2501 N. Oakwood Ave. in Muncie). This custom course from The Fund Raising School at IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is ideal for nonprofit employees or board members who are responsible for fundraising and development for their organization. Participants will learn the five phases of a successful capital campaign and the role of a capital campaign in your organization’s development. This session is $35 per person and is limited to two registrations per organization. Interested participants should email Carly to access the registration link.
The third session will focus on employee wellness and engagement. Nathan Taylor, workplace wellness professional, will share about effective nonprofit workplace practices that foster employee engagement and reduce burnout in Nonprofit Wellness: Burnout to Well Being to Engagement. This session is free and will take place on Wednesday, December 7 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Innovation Connector.
Registration is required for all sessions and is available by clicking here. Additional sessions for 2023 will be announced later.
To learn more about Nonprofit Essentials or to register for a session, visit the Resources page or email Carly Acree King, Relationship and Resource Director.