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.
New to Supervising: The Do's and Dont's
Are you new to a supervisory role and looking for guidance on how to lead effectively?
“New to Supervising: The Do's and Don’ts” is a virtual training designed to equip first-time supervisors with the essential skills and best practices needed to succeed. Leading a team for the first time can be challenging, but this course will help you navigate common pitfalls and set you up for success by focusing on the do’s and don’ts of effective supervision. Join us to gain confidence in your role and learn how to inspire and manage your team while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key responsibilities of a supervisor and how to balance leadership with managing day-to-day tasks.
Learn effective communication techniques to establish clear expectations, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts.
Explore common supervisory pitfalls and how to avoid them to build trust and accountability within your team.
Gain practical strategies for motivating and developing your team members to drive performance and engagement.
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.
Marketing with Impact: Strategies to Engage, Inspire, and Fundraise
Successful marketing is essential for building awareness, engaging supporters, and increasing donations.
This course will teach you how to create marketing strategies that amplify your nonprofit’s mission and engage your audience. Learn to craft messages that resonate and inspire action across multiple platforms.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of marketing in advancing your nonprofit’s mission.
Learn how to develop marketing strategies that drive engagement and donations.
Create compelling messaging that resonates with diverse audiences.
Use social media, email marketing, and content marketing effectively.
Measure the impact of your marketing campaigns using analytics.
Who Should Attend:
Marketing Managers – Individuals responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies.
Communications Directors – Professionals overseeing communication strategies and messaging.
Fundraising Teams – Those involved in raising funds and donor engagement.
Volunteer Coordinators – People who manage volunteers and need to communicate effectively to motivate them.
Program Managers – Those leading various programs and looking to enhance visibility and impact.
Executive Directors – Senior leaders who need a broad understanding of marketing to align strategies with organizational goals.
Social Media Managers – Individuals handling social media presence and content creation.
Content Creators – Those creating written, visual, or multimedia content to support marketing efforts.
Community Outreach Coordinators – Professionals tasked with connecting with the local or target communities.
Development Directors – Individuals focused on long-term growth and donor relations who need marketing skills to reach their fundraising goals.
Meet your Trainers:
Kendra Puryear
Carrie Freitas
How Compelling Videos Drive Success for Nonprofits
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and take your organization's brand impact to the next level.
Throughout the course, participants will learn the importance of video marketing for nonprofits, and how a well-told story can significantly increase brand awareness and impact.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to use good filmmaking techniques as a powerful tool for raising awareness, inspiring engagement, and attracting donors to your cause.
Understand the fundamentals of storytelling in video marketing and how it can become the cornerstone of your nonprofit's branding strategy.
Discover how to identify and articulate the key messages that define your nonprofit's mission, creating videos that connect with your audience on a deeper level.
Explore real-world examples and case studies to learn how to produce impactful, documentary-style videos that amplify your nonprofit's voice.
Learn how to harness the emotional power of storytelling to create meaningful connections with your audience and turn viewers into long-term supporters.
Who Should Attend:
Marketing and Communications Staff: Individuals responsible for promoting the nonprofit's message and increasing visibility.
Development and Fundraising Professionals: Those aiming to engage donors and supporters through compelling storytelling.
Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff looking to showcase program successes and impact via video content.
Executive Directors and Senior Leaders: Decision-makers interested in integrating video strategies into organizational branding.
Social Media Managers: Professionals focused on enhancing online engagement and reach through video platforms.
Volunteer Coordinators: Individuals aiming to recruit and retain volunteers by highlighting impactful stories.
Meet your trainer: Michael Wolfgang Bauch
Have you ever wondered how to film the most cinematic videos--just by using your mobile phone? Don't miss the upcoming presentation by our very own Michael Wolfgang Bauch of WolfgangMedia.com.
With decades of experience creating short films for nonprofits, corporations, & small businesses, he'll show you how to up your game using the equipment that you may already have at your fingertips.
Michael's past filming projects have taken him to remote villages in Alaska to film in below-zero temperatures and inside the CIA and Pentagon to do interviews for the History Channel.
He also wrote, produced, and directed his own award-winning documentary Riding Bikes with the Dutch filmed on location in the Netherlands which premiered in Long Beach at the Art Theatre.
Some of Michael's local projects include work with Hyundai Hope on Wheels and Genesis Motors, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach, Assistance League of Long Beach, Farm Lot 59, Precious Lamb, For the Child, and CCEJ.