NonProfit Solutions NW is proud to partner with Next Chapter South Puget Sound of the Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties and Centerpoint Institute of Seattle to present a series of workshops designed to create collaborations between nonprofit organizations and skills-based volunteers to enhance community services.

The workshop series is organized into two tracks. One track is geared toward interested community members who want to explore options for the next stage of life, retool skills, obtain new training, use their skills in service opportunities, and make meaningful connections with their peers (see sessions 1, 2, 4 and 7 below).

A second track is geared towards nonprofit professionals interested in building organizational volunteer capacity (sessions 3,5,6 and 8). Each is an interactive, hands-on experience with homework in between to deepen your experience.

All workshops are scheduled for 9 am to 12 pm at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA in Rooms TBA. Each individual session is $35, four sessions for $125 or all 8 sessions for $250.

Centerpoint Institute Workshops: Change, Passion, Purpose and Action

NonProfit Solutions NW Workshops: Capacity, Funding, the Fund Development Volunteer and Meaningful Retirement

Workshop Schedule

1. Change. Saturday, February 20

Learn a "map" to help you navigate the changes you’re experiencing and gain a fresh, new perspective on the next chapter of your life.

• Have more patience with yourself as you move through the change process and look at change in a more positive way.
• Put your tired, stuck, burned out, or overwhelmed feelings into perspective.
• Define effective next steps for working with the process, instead of against it.

2. Passion. Saturday, March 20

Step back to learn more about yourself and envision your ideal next chapter.

• Understand a framework for discovering your passions.
• Break out of the bounds of reality and really dream big.
• Receive feedback from others about your greatest strengths and share the clues you discover about them.

3. Capacity. Thursday, April 22

Improve your nonprofit organization’s capacity with a sustainable skills-based volunteer program.

• Overview of a skills-based volunteer program
• Assessing your current organization ’s needs
• Matching skills–based volunteers with organization’s needs
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Retention

4. Purpose. Saturday, May 1

There is one, essential thing you need for success. Some call it an elevator speech, others call it a mission or vision statement; no matter what you call it, your next chapter success hinges on delivering it effectively.

• Delve into questions like: "What is a vision statement?" and "What do I need to know in order to write an effective one?"
• Create an actual draft of your own elevator speech/vision statement.
• Practice using your vision statement to communicate with others.

5. Funding. Thursday, May 20

Learn how to fund a skills-based volunteer program.

• Budget Requirements
• Funds available through Next Chapter
• Fund Development within your Organization

6. The Fund Development Volunteer. Thursday, June 24

Being a fund development volunteer can be a rewarding experience!

• The Volunteer Role in a Fund Development program
• Computer Training to Support a Fund Development Program
• Major Gift Development
• Special Events

7. Action. Saturday, TBA

Learn how to make the connection between your purpose and the opportunities out there to find the best fit for your next chapter.

• Learn the rules that no one ever told you bout how to conduct an effective search.
• Apply this active process to your own situation.
• Develop a concrete exploration plan and ways to maintain momentum.

8. Meaningful Retirement, Thursday July 22

Finding civic engagement during your retirement.

• Overview of the Next Chapter program
• Update on Community Needs
• Self-Exploration and Discovery of your Talents and Passions
• Meaningful Connections in your Community

Next Chapter South Puget Sound, a new program of the Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties, supports experienced adults in seeking meaningful work, service, learning and self-discovery and in sharing their positive energy and wisdom to create a more vibrant community. Next Chapter works collaboratively with community organizations to help enhance their capacity through volunteer program expansion that involves Next Chapter adults. NCSPS is an affiliation of Next Chapter Puget Sound. Learn more at www.nextchapterps.org

Center Point Institute for Life and Career Renewal is an educational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to changing the way we live and work…because life isn’t linear! They offer workshops, resources, and support to guide you and your employees through any stage of the career process. Learn more at www.centerpointseattle.org

Elevate Your Community's Fundraising Success

We know that all charitable organizations are struggling to make ends meet. We want to help.

SolutionsNOW! Consulting group developed a line-up of half-day workshops to help your nonprofit quickly improve your cash flow.

The beauty of this program is that WE come to YOU, so your staff don't have to incur travel costs! Each workshop is 4 hours, comes with a money-back guarantee. Our fee for facilitating the workshop is $499, payable upon conclusion of the event. We’re happy to work with you to assemble a group of 10 to 100, which makes the investment less for every participant!

Workshops Offered

7 Steps to Building Sponsorships in a Recession

Your event is scheduled for later in the year but you recently received news that your annual presenting sponsor won't be participating. What to do? At the end of this workshop you will walk away with the tools you need to identify, cultivate and secure funding from corporate sponsors.

Creative Strategies for Board Recruitment and Retention

Board development is an on-going process that includes prospect development, recruitment, training and lots of TLC! You'll leave this workshop with a higher level of confidence and tools to help you make your board the best it can be.

Do-It-Yourself Development Audit

In times like these, it's more important than ever to know your fund development department is operating at its maximum efficiency and effectiveness. In this 4-hour workshop you will take away specific tools to help you assess your fundraising capacity and build a plan for sustainability.

Raise More Revenue with a Strategic Communications Plan

Relationship building is critical to a successful fund development program. It is important to consider not only what you say to your constituents, but the communication methods you use to say it. In this workshop you'll learn how to develop an effective strategic communications plan that will result in increased donations, higher community visibility and agency support.

Social Networking Tools to Raise more Money and Tell your Story

Facebook....blogging.....Twitter.....with all of the options out there how do you know what is best for your organization? This half-day session will answer those and all the other burning questions you have about the use of Social Media.

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Prices quoted do not include travel and workshop-related expenses, which are dependent on the location of the client and size of the group.