Collaboration and Partnerships: Expanding Your Program’s Reach
Strong partnerships can enhance your nonprofit’s impact by expanding program reach and leveraging additional resources.
This course will teach you how to build and sustain effective collaborations with other organizations, businesses, and community groups. Learn how to create win-win partnerships that drive program success.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the benefits of collaboration and partnerships for nonprofit programs.
Learn how to identify and approach potential partners.
Develop strategies for building and sustaining effective collaborations.
Align partnership goals with your program’s mission and objectives.
Measure the success of partnerships and collaborations for long-term impact.
Who Should Attend:
Executive Directors & CEOs – Leading efforts to expand organizational impact through strategic partnerships.
Program Managers & Directors – Seeking to enhance program reach and resources through collaboration.
Development & Fundraising Professionals – Exploring partnership opportunities for shared funding and resources.
Marketing & Communications Teams – Building relationships with external organizations for co-marketing and outreach.
Board Members & Leadership Teams – Overseeing strategic decisions and fostering collaborations to drive mission success.
Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinators – Developing relationships with local businesses, groups, and stakeholders.
Grant Managers & Compliance Officers – Evaluating and managing the impacts of partnerships on funding and reporting.
Small & Growing Nonprofit Founders – Looking to establish strong community connections and resource-sharing.
Volunteer Coordinators – Building partnerships to expand volunteer networks and program support.
Meet the Trainer: Erin Nielsen
After successful careers in equipment leasing and employee staffing management, Erin Nielsen joined the Tustin Community Foundation as a member of the Board of Directors in 2006 and was appointed Executive Director in 2007.
With over 25 years of management experience, Erin holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Communications and United States History from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has also earned professional certifications in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising Fundamentals, Fundraising Leadership, and Volunteer Management.
A native of Southern California, Erin has dedicated over three decades to community development and volunteerism. Her extensive involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Assistance League Santa Ana, the Junior League of Orange County, Las Campanas, and various Parent-Teacher, youth sports and community organizations. She is deeply engaged with the City of Tustin, collaborating closely with multiple city departments and serving on numerous city committees.
Erin is passionate about her role with the Tustin Community Foundation, striving to foster prosperity and strengthen the greater Tustin area through impactful philanthropy.
Volunteer Leadership: Building an Effective Management Strategy
In today’s nonprofit landscape, effective volunteer leadership is crucial for achieving organizational goals and maximizing impact.
This course is designed for leaders and managers who want to harness the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change. You will explore essential strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers while cultivating a positive and inclusive volunteer culture. Through practical insights and proven techniques, participants will learn to align volunteer efforts with organizational objectives, ensuring that volunteers feel valued and empowered. Join us to transform your approach to volunteer management and unleash the full potential of your volunteer workforce!
Learning Objectives:
Define Volunteer Leadership: Understand the key principles of volunteer leadership and the vital role volunteers play in achieving organizational success.
Develop a Volunteer Management Strategy: Create a comprehensive strategy that encompasses recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of volunteers.
Foster an Inclusive Volunteer Culture: Explore methods for cultivating a positive, inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages volunteer engagement.
Implement Effective Communication Techniques: Learn how to communicate effectively with volunteers to build strong relationships and ensure clarity of roles and expectations.
Utilize Performance Metrics: Discover how to measure and evaluate volunteer contributions using key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
Enhance Volunteer Recognition: Develop strategies for recognizing and celebrating volunteer contributions, fostering a sense of belonging and motivation.
The Art of Impactful Communication: Engaging Donors, Volunteers & Stakeholders
Clear, effective communication is essential for the success of any nonprofit.
This course provides nonprofit professionals with the skills to communicate confidently and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, board members, and partners. Learn how to craft messages that inspire, inform, and drive action while building stronger relationships and enhancing your organization’s impact.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of professional communication and its importance in nonprofit operations.
Learn how to tailor messages for different audiences, including donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Explore strategies for delivering clear, persuasive written and verbal communication.
Develop active listening and feedback skills to improve collaboration and team dynamics.
Gain techniques for handling challenging conversations and managing conflict with professionalism and empathy.
Meet your Trainer: Emily Carpenter-Pulskamp
Data for Impact: Create Measurements that Matter
Are your programs making the impact you think they are?
This course will teach you the importance of creating a learning culture that can demonstrate the impact of your work. Data can demonstrate success and identify new areas of focus to funders, stakeholders, and the community when collected with intent.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of creating a culture of learning and evaluation.
Learn how to design effective evaluation frameworks.
Identify key metrics to track program outcomes and success.
Who Should Attend:
Program Managers and Coordinators: Those overseeing program implementation and seeking to assess outcomes.
Executive Directors and Senior Leaders: Decision-makers interested in data-driven strategies for organizational improvement.
Development and Fundraising Professionals: Individuals who need to demonstrate program success to donors and stakeholders.
Evaluation and Impact Specialists: Staff responsible for measuring and reporting program performance.
Board Members: Members involved in strategic planning and program oversight.
Meet Your Trainer:
Dr. Leah Ersoylu (Ph.D.) is the President of Ersoylu Consulting, founded in 2007 to deliver philanthropic strategy and research services to clients engaged in meaningful social change. She has evolved to become a leader in the field, having spent over 25 years working at the nexus of philanthropy and metrics. She has trained and consulted hundreds of organizations on effective advocacy strategies, and meaningful impact measurements. She has authored several academic, peer-reviewed publications and has taught courses on philanthropy, public policy, government, and nonprofit management. She holds a B.S. in Resource Economics from the University of New Hampshire and a Ph.D. in Political Science, with a focus on public policy, from University of California, Irvine.
Leadership Development for Program Managers: Empowering Your Team
Strong leadership is essential for successful program management.
This course will help program managers develop the leadership skills they need to motivate their teams, manage resources, and drive results. Learn how to empower your team and lead with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of leadership in program management.
Learn techniques to inspire and motivate program staff and volunteers.
Develop strategies for effective resource management and delegation.
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within your team.
Build leadership confidence through decision-making and problem-solving.
Discovering and Developing High-Impact Volunteer Projects for Nonprofits
Finding the right volunteer projects can transform how your nonprofit engages with the community and fulfills its mission.
This course is designed to help nonprofit professionals identify, create, and manage volunteer opportunities that align with their organization’s goals. Learn effective strategies to source meaningful projects, match volunteer skills, and maximize impact for both your organization and the volunteers.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of volunteer projects in driving nonprofit impact and community engagement.
Learn how to identify and develop volunteer projects that align with your organization's mission and needs.
Explore strategies for sourcing skilled volunteers and matching them with the right opportunities.
Gain insights into best practices for managing volunteer projects from planning to execution.
Discover how to evaluate and measure the success of volunteer projects to ensure lasting impact.
How to Leverage Skills Based Volunteers
Unlock the potential of skilled-based volunteers to enhance your nonprofit capacity and effectiveness.
In this training, you’ll learn how to attract, engage, and retain talented volunteers whose expertise can drive your organization’s mission forward. Gain strategies to maximize the value of skilled volunteers and create lasting impact.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the benefits of integrating skilled-based volunteers into your nonprofit.
Learn how to recruit volunteers with specific expertise to meet organizational needs.
Develop strategies for engaging and retaining skilled volunteers effectively.
Create meaningful volunteer roles that align with your organization’s goals.
Explore the best practices for managing and measuring the impact of skilled volunteers.
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Building a Strong Volunteer Base (Part 1)
Volunteers are the heart of many nonprofit organizations.
This course will teach you how to attract, engage, and retain volunteers who are passionate about your mission. Learn strategies for building a strong, committed volunteer base that contributes to long-term success.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of volunteers in nonprofit success.
Learn techniques for recruiting volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
Develop strategies for engaging and retaining long-term volunteers.
Create volunteer onboarding and training programs that drive commitment.
Foster a culture of appreciation and recognition for volunteer contributions.
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Building a Strong Volunteer Base (Part 2)
Engaging volunteers in meaningful ways can lead to stronger relationships and better outcomes for your nonprofit.
This course will teach you how to design volunteer opportunities that resonate with participants and enhance your organization’s mission. Learn how to create fulfilling volunteer experiences that lead to long-term engagement.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the factors that drive volunteer engagement and satisfaction.
Learn how to design volunteer roles that align with organizational needs.
Develop strategies for creating meaningful volunteer experiences.
Foster strong communication and feedback channels with volunteers.
Build volunteer loyalty through recognition and relationship-building.
Assessing Your Volunteer Program & Creating an Action Plan
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Volunteer Engagement Strategies: Creating Meaningful Experiences (Part 2)
Engaging volunteers in meaningful ways can lead to stronger relationships and better outcomes for your nonprofit.
This course will teach you how to design volunteer opportunities that resonate with participants and enhance your organization’s mission. Learn how to create fulfilling volunteer experiences that lead to long-term engagement.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the factors that drive volunteer engagement and satisfaction.
Learn how to design volunteer roles that align with organizational needs.
Develop strategies for creating meaningful volunteer experiences.
Foster strong communication and feedback channels with volunteers.
Build volunteer loyalty through recognition and relationship-building.
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Building a Strong Volunteer Base (Part 1)
Volunteers are the heart of many nonprofit organizations.
This course is one out of two sessions that will teach you how to attract, engage, and retain volunteers who are passionate about your mission. Learn strategies for building a strong, committed volunteer base that contributes to long-term success. Part two is titled “Volunteer Engagement Strategies: Creating Meaningful Experiences”.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of volunteers in nonprofit success.
Learn techniques for recruiting volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
Develop strategies for engaging and retaining long-term volunteers.
Create volunteer onboarding and training programs that drive commitment.
Foster a culture of appreciation and recognition for volunteer contributions.
Volunteer Management Systems: Streamlining Operations for Efficiency
Managing volunteers effectively requires strong systems and processes.
This course will teach you how to create and implement volunteer management systems that streamline operations and improve volunteer experience. Learn best practices for scheduling, communication, and tracking volunteer contributions.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the components of an effective volunteer management system.
Learn how to implement technology tools for scheduling and communication.
Develop strategies to track volunteer hours and contributions.
Create systems for feedback and improvement in volunteer management.
Enhance volunteer satisfaction and retention through efficient management.
Building Financial Resilience for Your Nonprofit
Unlock your nonprofit’s full potential by diversifying your revenue streams.
This course will guide you through innovative approaches to funding, helping you create a sustainable financial foundation that reduces reliance on a single source of income. Learn how to secure more stability and growth for your mission by exploring various income opportunities tailored to the nonprofit sector.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of diversifying revenue sources to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Explore different revenue streams, including grants, donations, earned income, and partnerships.
Learn strategies to align revenue-generation efforts with your organization’s mission and values.
Develop an actionable plan to integrate new revenue streams into your nonprofit financial strategy.
Who Should Attend:
Executive Directors & CEOs – Responsible for overall financial sustainability and strategic growth.
Development & Fundraising Professionals – Seeking to expand funding opportunities beyond traditional donations and grants.
Finance & Operations Managers – Overseeing budgeting and financial planning for long-term stability.
Board Members & Leadership Teams – Involved in strategic decision-making and financial oversight.
Program Managers & Directors – Looking to align program funding with organizational goals.
Entrepreneurial Nonprofit Leaders – Interested in exploring earned income and social enterprise models.
Grant Writers & Grant Managers – Wanting to diversify revenue beyond grant funding.
Marketing & Communications Professionals – Supporting donor engagement and revenue-generation initiatives.
Small & Emerging Nonprofit Founders – Needing to establish a sustainable funding model early on.
Meet Your Trainer: Haley Cooper
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, Host of the Lead with Heart Podcast and new author of Sow, Grow, Lead. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Empowering Teams: Advanced Leadership Techniques for Success
Unlock the potential of your nonprofit organization with Empowering Teams: Advanced Leadership Techniques for Success.
This course is designed for nonprofit leaders who aspire to elevate their teams to new heights. In today’s fast-paced environment, effective leadership is essential for driving engagement, fostering collaboration, and achieving organizational goals. Join us to explore advanced strategies that will empower your teams, enhance their performance, and cultivate a culture of innovation and resilience. With this expert-led session, interactive discussions, and practical tools, you'll walk away equipped to inspire your team and lead with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Cultivate a High-Performance Culture: Understand the key components of a high-performance culture and learn how to foster an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and accountability among team members.
Implement Effective Communication Strategies: Master advanced communication techniques to enhance team dynamics, ensure clarity in messaging, and improve overall engagement within your nonprofit.
Leverage Diversity and Inclusion: Explore how to harness the strengths of diverse teams, promote inclusive practices, and create a sense of belonging that drives innovation and problem-solving.
Drive Change Management: Learn effective strategies for leading your team through change, including how to manage resistance, facilitate smooth transitions, and maintain morale during challenging times.
Nonprofit Management Certificate Course
OneOC’s Nonprofit Management Certificate is a 6-module comprehensive in-person training program designed to prepare you with the practical knowledge and skills needed to support the sustainability of a nonprofit organization.
In this certificate, you will explore the key concepts in nonprofit management including leadership, fundraising, board development, financial management, program development, operations, project management, marketing, and organizational strategy. Facilitated by nonprofit Senior Directors & Executives with decades of on-the-ground experience, this certificate will equip you with the tools needed for a successful career in nonprofit.
Succeeding in Nonprofit Management 1/10/2025
Trainer: Tim Strauch
Leading a nonprofit requires a wide variety of skills. This course serves as an introduction to a career in nonprofit management and covers the fundamentals and general best practices for running a nonprofit organization. You will learn about the common challenges nonprofit leaders face as well as the major areas of responsibility for a career in nonprofit management.
Organizational Strategy & Planning 1/17/2025
Trainer: Robert Coleman
Understand the major areas of responsibility for nonprofit leaders including organizational strategy, leading staff & volunteers, managing budgets, fundraising, program development, board governance and more. A nonprofit’s strategy is a critical factor of whether it will be successful. Although nonprofits are not concerned with maximizing shareholder value, establishing effective organizational strategies is the key to a nonprofit’s ability to effectively deliver on its mission. A Nonprofit’s strategies determine how they will execute their programs and services in order to achieve the overall vision of the organization. Establishing your strategy will help your nonprofit achieve its goals and take steps towards meaningful impact.
Program Development & Management 1/24/2025
Trainer: Loretta Monareng
In nonprofits, our programs are the heart of the organizations’ vision and mission, which drive our passion and priorities. In order to be successful, program directors and managers need the time and skills to identify the peaks and valleys of a program’s cycle. This course is essential for those new to the nonprofit sector, newly appointed directors or managers, and those looking to revitalize their program’s goals and purpose as it relates to the mission.
Fund Development & Promotion in Nonprofits 1/31/2025
Trainer: Clare McKenna
Fundraising is one of, if not the most important activities in a nonprofit organization. In order to finance programs and services, fundraising is an essential component of how nonprofits remain financially sustainable. In this comprehensive training, you will learn about the fundraising pyramid, learn the elements of an effective fundraising strategy, and gain the essential knowledge and skills you will need as you engage in fundraising in a career in nonprofit leadership.
Financial Management in Nonprofits 2/7/2025
Trainer: Annamarie Licina
The finances of an organization can be mystifying and inaccessible to nonprofit professionals who have not had an opportunity to obtain an orientation to the fundamentals of finance. In this course you will learn to understand basic financial terms and definitions, understand how to analyze financial statements, build budgets, as well as understand true program costs. This training will help understand the finances of your organization and prepare you for a future role in nonprofit management.
Leading Volunteer Groups 2/14/2025
Trainer: Elisa Cirrito
Effectively leading volunteers is an essential skill for any nonprofit leader. In this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how volunteers are involved in the nonprofit sector, as well as how to exercise leadership best practices to keep volunteers excited, engaged and retained. You will learn about the different types of volunteer roles in a nonprofit organization with specific attention given to the role of board members and the relationship between the board and nonprofit leadership.
Grant Writing Certificate Course
This in person workshop is designed to help students develop award winning grant proposals in an interactive style.
Students will learn the basic components of a grant proposal and how to craft each component to position their agency for success.
Learning Objectives:
Opening Paragraphs
Need/Case Statements
Agency Description
Program description including goals/objectives/outcomes.
You will learn how to find funders with priorities that fit your situation and how to help funders further their own philanthropic objectives, ultimately resulting in the support of your nonprofit. For each section of the workshop, students submit real-life examples from their own agency for critique and improvement. In each workshop, we strive to have one representative of a foundation visit to explain how they make decisions about granting funds to help guide your future proposals.
Course Dates:
Mark your calendars to ensure you attend all five workshops required to complete your certification.
January 9, 2025 (In-person)
January 16, 2025 (Zoom)
January 23, 2025 (Zoom)
January 30, 2025 (Zoom)
February 6, 2025 (In-person)
Meet Your Instructor:
Scott Evans has been a freelance grant writer since 2005 and is the former Director of Development for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Scott has written proposals for many types of non-profits including education, research, human services, youth development, workforce development, and the arts. He also serves as the Administrator for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County chapter and is a Past-President of the organization. His measurement of the success of the course is dependent on the students’ writing improvement and their better understanding of the audience, that is reading their proposals and making decisions. With that, students will create clear overtures that accurately portray their organizations’ good work.
Foundations of Volunteer Management
The Foundations of Volunteer Management course introduces the core functions of volunteer management including planning/assessing, recruitment, support, retention, recognition, and evaluation.
Participants will gain a better understanding of all core functions with a deeper dive into the 3 Rs of volunteer management – recruitment, retention, and recognition. During this course, we will use resources to assess volunteer programs throughout, in addition to sharing experience and tips to strengthen your understanding of volunteer management.
MEET YOUR TRAINER:
Elisa Cirrito joined the Volunteer Services team in the summer of 2022. She has experience in leadership program coordination and event planning from her previous role serving Fullerton College. She interned for the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and a nonprofit organization, Achieving the Dream, which fortified her passion for strengthening her local communities. She holds an M.A. in Public Administration with a concentration in local government management from California State University, Fullerton.