Nonprofit Support Center
Fall 2017 Workshops
Offered by Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Getting Started
Date: Tuesday September 26, 2017
Time: 12:00-2:00PM
Presenters: Linda Cavaioli, Executive Director, YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Valerie Zolezzi—Wyndham, Managing Attorney, Community Legal Aid
Audience:Executive directors and other senior nonprofit managers
Location:YWCA of Central Massachusetts Conference Room- 1 Salem Square, Worcester.
Fee: Free. Lunch included
To Register: Submit this Form no later than September 19. You will receive an email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.
Workshop Description:Are you interested in taking the next step toward equity in your organization and your work, but not sure how to move forward? This session will help. Organized as a clinic and led by two senior managers who are leading their agencies on the journey, you can expect practical advice and consultation in a supportive, non-judging and confidential setting. You will also have ample opportunity to share your experience and learn from others in the group. Follow-up peer support may be available.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Since 1992, Linda Cavaoili has served as Executive Director of the YWCA of Central Massachusetts, a $6 million non-profit dedicated to the elimination of racism and empowerment of women. Linda is deeply involved in the Worcester community and serves in various roles including the City Manager’s Task Force on Bias and Hate, Martin Luther King Community Breakfast Committee, The United Service Executives, Chair of the Audit and Oversight of the Board of Directors of Quinsigamond Community College and a member Emeritus for both the Leadership Council of the United Way of Central Massachusetts and the Community Board of DCF Worcester West Area Office and a Commissioner Emeritus of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. She holds a BA from the University of New Hampshire and a MBA from Clark University.
Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham is Community Legal Aid's Worcester based Managing Attorney. In addition to her managing attorney duties, she oversees CLA’s Medical-Legal Partnership and co-chairs CLA's Diversity and Equity Committee. She was with the Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts for over 7 years before they joined with Western Massachusetts Legal Services to form Community Legal Aid in 2011. In 2004 she received the Innovations in Legal Services Award in recognition of her vision in creating the Family Advocates of Central Massachusetts, LACCM’s medical-legal collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Medical School.From 2004-2007 Valerie was the Regional Training Director at the Center for Legal Aid Education.
Successful Media Strategies for Nonprofits
Date: Thursday October 12, 2017
Time:12:00- 2:00PM
Presenter:Jake Messier, COO, Mungo Creative Group
Audience:Executive directors and communications staff
Location:Community Legal Aid, 3rd floor conference room. 405 Main Street, Worcester.
Fee: Free. Lunch Included
To Register: Submit this Form no later than October 5. You will receive an email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.
Workshop Description: What can a communications plan really do for your organization? More than you think! Powerful, coordinated communications will sharpen your focus, engage all of your stakeholders, enhance your reputation in the community and make fund raising simpler and easier. Learn how an external communications plan can help streamline your work and amplify your message. Focus will be on creating positioning statements, defining your external personality, press release writing, connecting with all your audiences and measuring the ROI of a public relations campaign.Free follow-up consultation available.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:As COO of the Mungo Creative Group, Jake leads a national Marketing communications organization with a strong specialty in social media. With 20 + years of experience with clients like CBS News, WGBH, Antiques Road Show, A Celtic Sojourn and Outside the Box (New England’s largest free arts, music and innovation festival), Jake knows what he’s talking about, and shares it in an engaging and accessible manner. Jake lives in Worcester County and his clients include Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
Leading and Governing: Achieving Success on a Nonprofit Board
Date: Tuesday October 24, 2017
Time:4:00PM-6:30PM
Presenter:Gayle Gifford, President, Cause & Effect Inc.
Audience:Newer nonprofit board members (3 yrs or less experience), community members interested in serving on boards and veteran board members
Location:Webster 5 Conference Room, 100 Front St. Suite 1900, Worcester
Fee: Free. Light snacks included.
To Register: Submit this Form no later than October 17. You will receive an email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.
Workshop Description:Is this your first experience serving on a nonprofit board of directors? Are you thinking about board service for the first time? Are you a veteran board member taking on a new role or looking to re-ground yourself in best practices? This engaging crash course in trusteeship will help you contribute from day one.Board service should be truly rewarding - working for a good cause surrounded by caring and interesting people. But you need the tools to make it so. Discover how to contribute your special talents to the board and organization you are serving. Explore how nonprofits are similar to, and also very different from, for-profit businesses. Learn what should you pay attention to and how to focus on the right questions. Take control of your own learning plan. Join our expert guide for a lively investigation of trusteeship. Safely ask those questions you’ve been holding back.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:Gayle Gifford has two decades of experience with nonprofits as an executive, CEO, consultant and board member. Gayle is the author the book,How to Make Your Board Dramatically More Effective, Starting Today, and numerous journal articles. She has taught at Brown University and Simmons College, and currently serves aspresident of Blackstone Academy Charter School and previously served as vice chair at WaterFire Providence.
Interactive Media and You: How Digital Games Can Drive Nonprofit Success
Date:Thursday November2, 2017
Time:9:00AM- 12:00PM
Presenter:Panel, moderated by Tim Loew, Executive Director, Massachusetts Digital Games Institute
Audience:Nonprofit staff with interest in the subject
Location:Becker College, Room to be announced
Fee: Free. Meal included
To Register: Submit this Form no later than October 26. You will receive an email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.
Workshop Description:Learn how interactive media can help your organization advance its mission by connecting, engaging, activating and supporting your constituents. The pace of technological change in today’s digital world presents unique challenges - and opportunities - for non-profits of all sizes. This event, co-hosted by Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDigi) at Becker College, is designed to help leaders gain a better understanding of interactive media and its potential. Assistance on specific projects may be available.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:Tim leads the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI), a statewide center, designated by the Commonwealth for academic cooperation, entrepreneurship and economic development across the Massachusetts digital and video games ecosystem. Prior to joining MassDiGi, he held senior positions in business, development and academic planning at Becker College. He serves on various boards and committees including New England Public Radio, Worcester Public Library Foundation and the MA Creative Economy Council.
Unmasking fundraising! Knowledge not opinion. Roles not desires. Donors not you.
Date: Monday November 6, 2017
Time: 8:30AM-12:30PM
Presenter: Simone Joyaux, ACFRE, Adv Dip, Joyaux Associates
Audience:Teams only - Executive directors, senior development officer and 2, board members
Why the required team: Because you create a shared understanding and ownership in this workshop. Then you go back and build that understanding and ownership within your organization.
Location:College of The Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center Suite B 4th floor
Fee: $75 per team (3 or 4 individuals). Coffee and snacks provided
To Register: Submit this Form no later than October 30. You will receive an email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:Because we incur costs and may be unable to fill your seat, refunds will not be made for cancellations received within 48 hours of the session, and outstanding payment will be due in full. We appreciate your understanding.
Workshop Description: No one will try to convince you to love (or even like) fundraising! But you will learn what you should (actually must) do. Find out the facts…whether you’re the executive director or a board member or a development officer. Who does what…why and how. Learn why the donor is the hero, not your organization. Figure out why organizational culture matters, and outline how to build a donor-centered organization. And always remember… Do it wrong and you for sure won’t raise more money. Do it right and you’ll surprise even yourselves.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, Adv Dip has been described as “one of the most thoughtful, inspirational, and provocative leaders in the philanthropic sector worldwide.” In 2017, Simone began her 30th year as a full time consultant specializing in fund development, strategic planning, and board development.She speaks worldwide, and also teaches in the philanthropy graduate program at Saint Mary’s University, Winona MN. Author of three books, she also writes for the Nonprofit Quarterly and publishes the weekly blog Simone Uncensored.