Reinhold Foundation Hosts Nonprofit Leadership Training In Person in 2022
The Paul & Klare Reinhold Foundation offered seven nonprofit training curriculums in 2022 for a total of nine days of instruction devoted to nonprofit best practices and strengthening the nonprofit sector in Clay County. The program curriculums were designed and taught by faculty from the Rollins College Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership.
The Reinhold Foundation underwrote all costs of training; thus, there were no tuition expenses for selected participating organizations.
In addition, the Paul & Klare Reinhold Foundation provided a special incentive to organizations that participated in a training program. Organizations earned “participation gifts” of $200 per person for completion of Building and Annual Fund (12 total hours); $100 per person for completion of Leveraging Data to Boost your Fundraising Program (6 total hours); $50 per person for completion of Fundraising and Generational Differences (3 total hours); $50 per person for completion of Conducting a Digital Audit (3 total hours); $200 per person for completion of Planned Giving: Gifts of a Lifetime (12 total hours); $200 per person for completion of Nonprofit Management Essentials (12 total hours); and $100 per person for completion of The Importance of Strategy in our Post-Pandemic World (6 total hours). Participation gifts are paid to the organization and must be used for one or more of the exempt purposes set forth in Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3). Detailed workshop information is provided below.
Building an Annual Fund
Dates and time: January 19 & 20, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days (12 hours of instruction)
Intended Audience: Fundraising and development professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders
In today's environment, where a pandemic makes funding challenging, unrestricted donations are more important than ever. This is in your annual fund! In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn strategies to start and sustain an annual fund campaign. Creating a successful process will generate reliable unrestricted income, develop a base of loyal donors, and position your organization for higher level giving. The annual fund is primarily designed to acquire, renew, and grow financial support primarily from individual donors. This workshop addresses beginning to intermediate level instruction. Seasoned fundraising professionals may see this as a refresher course.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purposes and goals of the Annual Fund.
- Emerge with strategies to strengthen your case for support.
- Recognize the role of social media to enhance your Fund.
- Capture ways to minimize donor attrition through effective stewardship.
- Learn significant steps in setting fundraising goals and evaluating results.
Participation Gift eligibility for Building an Annual Fund: $200 per person (Individuals must complete both days of training above for their organization to be eligible for the Reinhold Foundation’s $200 gift. No partial gifts for a single day attendance or half day attendance will be provided).
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Leveraging Data to Boost your Fundraising Program
Date and time: January 27, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (6 hours of instruction)
Intended Audience: Fundraising and development professionals, program specialists, and board members
One of the most important assets in your fundraising office is your donor relationship management names addresses and lists of gifts. It is a tool for facilitating, informing and driving every part of your organization’s fundraising program – if used right. In this course we will examine why well-functioning Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) can make or break your fundraising program. And, how to effectively involve people, process and technology to work in alignment. We will discuss strategies for using CRM systems effectively and getting the most out of your current platform.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover and balance your team’s data and program needs.
- Develop an understanding of what strong data management should look like in our programs.
- Understand how CRM technology supports organizational goals.
- Learn critical steps for accessing your current CRM system.
- Ensure you leave with an action plan to enhance your information management practices.
Participation Gift eligibility for Leveraging Data: $100 per person (Individuals must complete the full day of training for their organization to be eligible for the Reinhold Foundation’s $100 gift.)
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Fundraising and Generational Differences
Date and time: February 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours of instruction)
Intended Audience: Fundraising and development professionals, senior leaders, and board members
Most organizations struggle to address the "generational crises." For nonprofit organizations, questions and concerns revolve around next generation philanthropy. Who are these "next gen" donors and how do nonprofits reach this young donor base while engaging current givers? Join us for this half-day workshop and learn how to position your organization to be ready to engage with all generations.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to assess your communication platforms to capture effectiveness for multigenerational donors.
- Understand how to leverage fundraising channels and strategies to reach multiple generations.
- Explore how to appeal to multigenerational volunteer and giving preferences.
Participation Gift eligibility for Generational Differences: $50 per person (Individuals must complete the three-hour training for their organization to be eligible for the Reinhold Foundation’s $50 gift.)
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Conducting a Digital Audit
Date and time: February 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (3 hours of instruction)
Intended Audience: Marketing & social media professionals, senior leaders, and program specialists
As the world increasingly transitions to 'virtual' operations, it is important for nonprofits to evolve in their digital communication efforts. This interactive session will help participants evaluate their digital communication efforts, both internal and external and, will provide strategies for improving your organization's digital portfolio. The session will involve some pre-work and analysis.
Learning Objectives:
- Receive a detailed understanding of the digital audit process.
- Understand content within a digital audit.
- Learn strategies for enhancing digital communication efforts.
- Create a digital strategy for your organization.
Participation Gift eligibility for Digital Audit: $50 per person (Individuals must complete the three-hour training for their organization to be eligible for the Reinhold Foundation’s $50 gift.)
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Planned Giving - Gifts for a Lifetime
Dates and time: February 23 & 24, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days (12 hours of instruction)
Intended Audience: Fundraising and development professionals, senior leaders, and board members
Developing a robust planned giving program is crucial to the financial stability of any nonprofit. This course will introduce you to the concepts and actual practice of planned giving from a former front-line planned giving fundraiser. You will learn fundamentals of planned giving: what it is, how it works, how to implement strategies and how it can impact your organization and career.
Learning Objectives:
- Receive a solid comprehension of numerous planned giving opportunities such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, retirement plans and charitable trusts.
- Understand the donor benefits for making a planned gift.
- Capture a fundamental grounding in tax and regulatory implications of planned gifts.
- Learn strategies to begin organizational readiness for a planning giving program.
Participation Gift eligibility for Planned Giving: $200 per person (Individuals must complete both days of training above for their organization to be eligible for the Reinhold Foundation’s $200 gift. No partial gifts for a single day attendance or half day attendance will be provided).
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Nonprofit Management Essentials
Dates and time: March 9 & 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days (12 hours of instruction)
Intended Audience: Seniors leaders, board members, and aspiring leaders
This workshop covers nonprofit management best practices with a goal of creating a sustainable organization. Funders look for proper accounting procedures, internal controls, a strong and active board of directors, consistent program evaluation and mission-based strategic planning. Participants work through the steps necessary to ensure their organizations have a strong foundation in order to be prepared to fundraise.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the 4 basic functions of management and how they can create optimum success for all.
- Learn how the case for support, plus mission and value statements guide the organizational work.
- Understand how sound planning and follow-through make the organization more ‘strategic’.
- Understand the basics of creating strong and diversified fundraising success.
- Capture the role of the board of directors. Learn how to utilize board members well.
- Internalize the importance of data management and the evaluation of overall performance.
Participation Gift eligibility for Nonprofit Management Essentials: $200 per person (Individuals must complete both days of training above for their organization to be eligible for the Reinhold Foundation’s $200 gift. No partial gifts for a single day attendance or half day attendance will be provided).
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The Importance of Strategic Planning in our Post-Pandemic World
Date and time: March 31, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (6 hours of instruction)
Intended Audience: Senior leaders, board members, and key stakeholders
Strategic planning requires leaders to intentionally choose their desired future and develop a documented approach to achieve that vision. Learn to excite your team by understanding how to create or alter your existing plan with an eye towards maximizing revenue and resources in this new economic environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Essential steps of the planning process and the importance of achieving your goals.
- Understand the role of CEO, board of directors and staff in plan creation and execution.
- Internalize the importance of stakeholders’ input.
- Grasp how to create measurable objectives and action steps to achieve your desired future.
- Absorb specific benefits of strategic planning, such as:
- Use as a management tool.
- Clear direction for the organization.
- Improved service delivery and client interaction.
- Increased community participation.
- Effective and focused fundraising.
Participation Gift eligibility for Post-Pandemic Strategy: $100 per person (Individuals must complete the full day of training for their organization to be eligible for the Reinhold Foundation’s $100 gift.)
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