Nonprofit Leadership Series
(includes 3 events + 3 coaching sessions)
Orientation & Organizational Assessment
January 29, 2014 (10 a.m. – Noon)
Miller Branch Library (9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City)
Discuss concepts and
rationale for both capacity building and organizational sustainability. Learn what resources will be available
through the series. Prepare for the
sessions with hands-on work using the ACS Checklist* to assess where your organization
thrives and
where there are gaps in regards to governance and operational
capacity. (*The ACS Checklist is a
compilation of the Maryland Association of Nonprofits’ Tier One: Essentials and Better Business
Bureau Standards for Charitable Accountability.)
Organizational Sustainability
February 25, 2014 (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
HCC Gateway
Campus (6751 Columbia Gateway Dr)
Kevin Monroe, Founder & Managing Partner, XFactor Consulting
This session will introduce a framework
for sustainability and explore
with participants the areas of organizational
development that
promote long-term
success with lasting impact.
Kevin
Monroe is a recognized leader in helping nonprofits build sustainable
organizations and programs. He is a popular keynote speaker and
communicator on
the principles and practices that promote sustainability. His mission is to
unleash the potential of leaders and maximize opportunities for them and their
organizations to make the world a better place. He does this by working
nationally, regionally, and locally with funders, nonprofit networks
and
associations, as well as individual organizations.
Capacity Building
May 6, 2014 (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
HCC Gateway
Campus (6751 Columbia Gateway Dr)
Bob Harris, CAE, The Nonprofit Center
This session will focus on the nuts and bolts of:
board governance,
policies and procedures, legal compliance and financial
accountability.
Robert
C. Harris, CAE, has 25 plus years experience with
associations,
chambers and non-profits and is known around the world for
sharing best practices and promoting sustainability and governance of
associations and chambers. His seminars are interactive, focused on
core-knowledge and organizational (realistic) capacity and his specialties
include strategic planning, board roles and responsibilities, and staff
training.
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Coaching
Sessions:
In addition to having the opportunity
to attend two sessions with nationally recognized speakers, your organization
will work with a local coach/consultant, who is an ACS member, during three
separate
sessions (60-90 minutes in length). These sessions will allow focused
time to work on any ‘gaps’ or areas needing attention.
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Registration for the two
full-day session costs cover up to three members of an organization’s executive
leadership team; Board
member participation is particularly encouraged. To register go to www.acshoco.org.
For more information, call
the ACS Office at (410) 715-9545, or
email Joan Driessen at joan.driessen@acshoco.org