Educational Projects
Launch the media gallery 1 playerCause Collective organizes many educational opportunities throughout the year. We hope there is something for all members at every staff level.
BOARD 101 TRAINING
The Cause Collective Board 101 Training is a free 1 to 1.5 hour training that reviews basic roles & responsibilities of a nonprofit board. This is a free training for Cause Collective members' board of directors.
To request a training, click the link below to complete the request form.
If you have any questions you can email us at director@causecollectivelincoln.org
SKILL SHARE PROGRAM:
The Cause Collective Skill Share program connects member agency staff with a specialist to discuss a nonprofit topic or would just like a bit of mentoring in a confidential 'one to one' setting, for one hour.
Once we receive the form, you will be matched with one of our specialists within 2 weeks to set up a meeting. If none are available for a particular topic at that time, we will reach out directly to discuss any other options we may have.
This is a new program, and we welcome feedback in the process.
REQUEST A SKILL SHARE SPECIALIST
SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS:
Through a partnership with Ingrid Kirst Consulting and generous local funders, Cause Collective offers the Successful Transitions program. This highly-recommended program covers all aspects of succession planning including both emergency planning and long-range leadership development. A small cohort of organizations participates in interactive, virtual learning sessions. They also each receive individual coaching to address their organization's situation.
Alec Gorynski, Lincoln Community Foundation says, 'Successful Transitions helped me think about how we structure our team now so that our staffing model can continue to effectively run our organization well beyond any one member of the team. I learned so much, and highly recommend the program for anyone, especially if you have no succession planning in place.'
Lynne Lange, past executive director at the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, said "The Successful Transitions program is an opportunity that every organization should embrace. It allows for planning that embraces our ever-changing times, including Executive Director transitions; shift in staff member roles, responsibilities and growth; and solidifying a path for the Board of Directors to be mindful regarding their tasks and future leadership plans."
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CURRENT TRAININGS:
Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are $15 for any staff/board member of a member agency and $45 for all others
Board Masters Training In partnership with NAM (Nonprofit Association of the Midlands)
OVERVIEW
Nonprofit boards need strong skills and a thorough understanding of their role to serve effectively. In this interactive, intensive session, we cover the most important aspects of board governance. You'll leave with clarity about the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors as a governing body, a thorough understanding of the roles of staff members versus board members, and tools you can use to make your board the best it can be.
YOU'LL LEARN
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What it means to be legally and socially accountable for your organization
- Principles of sound financial oversight
- The board’s role in fundraising The role of the board as "employer”
- Board conduct and how to develop a well-rounded, effective board of directors
FRAMEWORK
The session is organized around the nine responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors:
- Determining the mission
- Establishing the vision and strategic direction
- Monitoring programs and service delivery
- Assuring legal and bylaws compliance
- Overseeing the organization’s finances and protecting its assets
- Fundraising
- Community relations
- Selecting, supporting, and evaluating the executive director
- Building the competency of the board
AUDIENCE
Board Masters is intended for current and potential board members who:
- Want to better understand the role of a nonprofit board
- Want to be a better board member
- Want to learn about nonprofit governance
- Wonder whether their board is fulfilling its role
- Despite their passion for the organization, are feeling disengaged and/or untapped as a board member
Board Masters is suitable for organizations big and small, regardless of mission focus. To get the maximum benefit of this training, we strongly encourage at least one board member and one senior-level staff member attend together.
DETAILS
August 15th, 1-5pm
Community Health Endowment - 250 N. 21st St., Suite 2
NAM Members & Cause Collective Members: $75 per person
Not-Yet Members: $250 per person