Resource Library

(December 9, 2020 webinar) There are many actions, some small but all intentional, that when woven together create a strong and sustainable onboarding program. By following each thread, it is possible to engage your returning board members in leadership positions, incorporate micro-trainings, and provide a platform for new members to become successful in your nonprofit. 

(December 9, 2020 webinar) In this session, you’ll explore strategic scenario planning, risk management, and continuity planning as part of your strategic planning process; think through incorporating strategic communications, building out the role of your board, and identifying the right expertise to guide your planning; discuss examples from small organizations with six-figure budgets to those with large multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns; and leave with practical examples and ideas for creating your own strategic planning processes to face the future realistically.

(December 10, 2020 webinar) Using a pre-session assessment, this session will help you learn to read the emotional and interpersonal needs of a situation, navigate outside your comfort zone, and feel empowered to meet the demands of any situation.

(December 10, 2020 keynote) Adrienne Cole will share an introduction to the Raleigh Chamber, her leadership philosophy, lessons learned from Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity initiatives, the impact of the global pandemic, trying new things and moving forward during times of change.

Collection of resource for choosing type of planned giving programs you might start, how to market planned giving, and sample appeal letters.

A series of contemporary nonprofit financial management tools, with videos and downloadable templates.

Includes a set of diagnostic questionnaires, guidelines and tips for "a rapid deployment situation, when setting up a new agency or for capacity building/strengthening activities."

A ready-made Excel template presenting a four phase planning approach to "cut through the noise and focus limited time, energy, and resources."

Quick tips on how to stave off cybercriminals' evermore sophisticated attempts to con you out of sensitive information about your organization. 

(August 18, 2020 webinar) In this webinar, Alex Counts will share some of his most popular and practical, though often counter-intuitive, lessons about how to start, manage, and lead a successful nonprofit organization – though many of those techniques can be applied to any professional context.

This guidebook provides in-depth analysis, strategy, and advice on how to effectively manage a nonprofit board of directors.

(July 29, 2020 webinar) Healthy workplace conflict is natural and, when managed well, can lead to richer decision making.

(May 28, 2020 webinar) How can your organization adapt to this new reality and not only survive but thrive in 2020, emerging stronger with more capacity to act on your mission and raise the revenue you need? This training is especially appropriate for executive teams.

(May 18, 2020 webinar) In this webinar, you’ll explore the critical elements of our organizations and how you can actively pivot ‘what we do and how we do it’ to be aligned with these uncharted needs and time – and keep doing so with the agility and flexibility required. You’ll also look at how to align your fundraising appeal, with accompanying tools and templates to get us started.

(May 18, 2020 webinar) This webinar will explore the power of networking through LinkedIn, using your LinkedIn business page as a jobs board, and attracting strong candidates for your organization.