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SUMMARY:Homeless Stand Down
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Annual Homeless Stand Down will be Saturday\, April 20th at the Cleveland Public Auditorium. Hosted by BVU\, this powerful event unites dozens of local nonprofits and hundreds of volunteers to provide resources\, respite\, and reconnection to individuals experiencing homelessness. \nLEARN MORE AND GET INVOLVED
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/homeless-stand-down-2024/
LOCATION:Cleveland Public Auditorium
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SUMMARY:Role of the Board
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION IN AUGUST! \nAbout the Event:\nAs nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges\, getting the governance right has never been more important. This highly acclaimed seminar features an expert panel that will share their experience\, discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members\, and consider challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits. The session includes presentations\, a panel discussion\, dialogue with the audience\, and case study analysis.  \nLearning Objectives:\nAfter attending\, you will have guidelines for effective and meaningful nonprofit board service and a clear understanding of your role and the expectations of a nonprofit board member. \nDetails:\nDate: Thursday\, March 21\nTime: 8:30 am – 11:45 am\nLocation: Tucker Ellis LLP | 950 Main Ave #1100\, Cleveland\, OH 44113 \nPre-Event Networking for Class of 2024:\nCurrent participants in the BVU Board CONNECT program will have a chance to meet; more details in confirmation email. \nPanel:\nRick Fedorovich | Executive Chairman | Bober Markey Fedorovich\nJayne Juvan | Chair\, M&A\, Securities\, and Capital Markets | Tucker Ellis LLP\nMarsha Mockabee | President & CEO | Urban League of Greater Cleveland\nElizabeth Voudouris | President & CEO | BVU \nCost:\nIndividuals in BVU’s Board Matching Program: FREE\nBVU Business Members: $50\nNonmembers: $100\nBVU Nonprofit Members: Member organizations are entitled to two free Role of the Board seats per membership year. You can check membership status here and contact Alice Schwallie (aschwallie@bvuvolunteers.org) to redeem your seats. Registration is $50 for any subsequent attendees. \n \n2024 Series Sponsors: \nPresented By\n \nSupported By\nKeyBank
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/role-of-the-board-03-08/
LOCATION:Tucker Ellis LLP\, 950 Main Ave.\, Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Connections: Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Presenting “Community Connections” – An Exclusive Event Series for BVU Members \nEmbark on a journey of community engagement with our exclusive event series designed to foster meaningful connections\, promote awareness of local issues\, and inspire action towards positive change. The year-long series combines enlightening webinars with hands-on volunteer projects\, providing BVU members with a unique opportunity to deepen their impact on critical community issues.  \nREGISTER \nNot sure if your company/organization is a member? Check here for businesses and here for nonprofits. To become a BVU member or learn more about what membership entails\, please reach out to Heather Englander for business membership or Alice Schwallie for nonprofit membership. \n[spacer height=”5px”] \n \nABOUT THE SESSION \nThe country’s homelessness rate reached a record high in 2023\, and Ohio is no different. Cuyahoga County’s Office of Homeless Service estimates about 5\,000 residents experience homelessness annually in the county. As cold temperatures leave those without shelter at their most vulnerable\, it is more imperative than ever to get educated on the current state of homelessness in our region. \nThis March\, we will be joined by Chris Knestrick\, Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless\, and Michael Sering\, Vice President of Housing and Shelter for Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry\, to learn about homelessness in our community. Participants will walk away with new understandings of the issue after diving into various myths\, perspectives\, and key efforts by local nonprofits to create lasting change. \nAfter the webinar\, join BVU for the annual Homeless Stand Down on April 20th to provide resources\, respite\, and reconnection to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. (Webinar attendees will have exclusive first access to volunteer registration!) \n[spacer height=”5px”] \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nChris Knestrick is the Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless. He has over 10 years of experience working in homelessness in Cleveland and he has also directed advocacy efforts in the international and local community. Chris is committed to community organizing\, undoing oppression\, and promoting nonviolence that centers the voices of those most impacted by public policy. His work has taken him from the streets of Cleveland to the mountains of Colombia. He is a graduate of the McCormick Theological Seminary. He likes to spend his days boating\, fishing\, and thinking about how to get the community to love so fiercely that homelessness is unimaginable. \nMichael Sering is Vice-President of Housing and Shelter for Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry where he directs the Men’s Shelter at 2100 Lakeside\, is developing the agency’s affordable housing initiatives\, and launched LMM’s Social Enterprises in 2011. He has worked for LMM since 1994 including as Associate Director for Community Re-Entry. He has a B. A. in Economics from Kenyon College and is a graduate of MSASS\, CWRU. Mr. Sering is also on the boards of St. Clair Superior Development Corporation\, CHN Housing Partners\, and the Office of Homeless Services’ Advisory Board. \n[spacer height=”5px”] \nABOUT THE SERIES \nCommunity Connections is an exclusive opportunity for BVU members to not only expand their knowledge but actively contribute to the betterment of our community. Tune in from the comfort of your home or office for virtual lunch hour sessions featuring nonprofit leaders who will shed light on a specific topic\, issue\, or cause affecting our community. Then translate insights into action by participating in volunteer opportunities held at local nonprofits\, each one actively addressing the issue discussed in the previous month’s webinar. More info HERE. \n  \nREGISTER \nNot sure if your company/organization is a member? Check here for businesses and here for nonprofits. To become a BVU member or learn more about what membership entails\, please reach out to Heather Englander for business membership or Alice Schwallie for nonprofit membership.
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LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Move Your Mission Forward with Story
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. FOR MORE INFO PLEASE EMAIL INFO@BVUVOLUNTEERS.ORG. THANK YOU! \n\n\nABOUT THE SESSION \nEffectively telling your nonprofit story is crucial to mission success\, whether you are fundraising\, attracting new partners\, writing grants\, or recruiting volunteers. During this seminar\, Emmy-award-winning journalist Sara Shookman will help you take stock of your storytelling assets\, learn what resonates with your audience\, and distill your brand voice for content of all kinds. \nTopic: Move Your Mission Forward with Story\nWhen: Thursday\, February 29th from 8:00-9:30AM\nWhere: MAGNET Cleveland | 1800 E. 63rd St\, Cleveland\, OH 44103\nCost: $25 for Members; $50 for Nonmembers \n \n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nSara Shookman believes stories make us human. She loves to tell them\, and to see how they inspire change. Sara is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning television journalist\, speaker and host. She’s now sharing her gift for storytelling through her production agency Storyglow Studio\, launched in 2023. She creates written\, video and audio content that connects and delivers results on every level. You’ll recognize Sara from WKYC 3 News\, where she spent ten years on the air in Northeast Ohio. Sara was part of the main evening anchor team\, covering local\, national and international news. The Olympics were a favorite assignment. \nMulti-platform literate\, her work has won eight Emmys\, a Murrow and awards from Associated Press and the Cleveland Press Club. She’s also received community recognition for her dedication to nonprofit causes and cancer research. Sara is always seeking out stories that raise the voices of women and advocate for the underdog. Sara grew up in Akron. She’s a proud Manchester High School alumna and lover of the Portage Lakes. Sara graduated summa cum laude from the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. \n\n\nABOUT THE SERIES \nBVU’s nonprofit seminars invite our region’s community leaders to come together for insightful\, expert-led discussions. Past sessions have included Cultivating a Board of Fundraisers\, Intro to Cybersecurity\, Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces\, and more. \nBVU’s 2024 Nonprofit Seminar Series is sponsored by HW&Co.
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SUMMARY:Intro to Nonprofit Board Service for Hispanic & Latino Professionals
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER  \nAre you ready to make a difference at the nonprofit board room table? \nBVU believes that community leaders should represent diverse voices and experiences. As part of our Minority Pipeline Initiative\, we are pleased to host this introductory series to discuss how nonprofit board service can provide valuable development and networking opportunities for Hispanic & Latino professionals. \nEvent Info\nTopic: Intro to Nonprofit Board Service for Hispanic & Latino Professionals\nWhen: February 7\, 2024\, 12:00-1:00 pm\nWhere: VIRTUAL (Zoom link will be sent after registering)\nCost: FREE\n \nFeatured Speakers\nRenato Camacho\, President & CEO\, Akron-Canton Airport\nDr. Sergio E. Robles\, Assistant Professor of Marketing\, Baldwin Wallace University\nMarcela Rodriguez-Gonzalez\, Director of Community Development\, Cleveland Play House\nLysette M. Roman\, Associate\, Littler Mendelson\n \nFacilitators\nDarnell Davis Jr.\, Director\, Leadership & Strategic Initiatives\, BVU\nMarcia Moreno\, President & Founder\, AmMore Consulting \nREGISTER  \nThe Minority Pipeline Initiative aims to increase the racial diversity of nonprofit leaders in Northeast Ohio through subsidized board matching and training services for professionals of color. Those interested in being matched to a nonprofit board for free are encouraged to get in touch with Darnell Davis Jr. at ddavis@bvuvolunteers.org.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/board-intro-02-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Events,CONNECT,IDEA
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SUMMARY:Role of the Board
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. \nAbout the Event:\nAs nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges\, getting the governance right has never been more important. This highly acclaimed seminar features an expert panel that will share their experience\, discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members\, and consider challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits. The session includes presentations\, a panel discussion\, dialogue with the audience\, and case study analysis.  \nLearning Objectives:\nAfter attending this virtual training\, you will have guidelines for effective and meaningful nonprofit board service and a clear understanding of your role and the expectations of a nonprofit board member. \nDetails:\nDate: Friday\, December 1\nTime: 8:00 am – 10:30 am\nLocation: Virtual (must register for Zoom link) \nFeaturing:\nMelony Butler\, CEO\, Dress for Success Cleveland\nAlex Campbell\, Counsel\, BakerHostetler\nJulie Clark\, Vice President\, Nonprofit Engagement\, BVU\nGlen Shumate\, Executive Director\, ACE Mentor Program and Executive Vice President\, Construction Employers Association \nCost*:\nParticipants in BVU’s Board Matching Program: FREE\nBVU Business Members: FREE\nNonmembers: $25 \n  \n  \n*Details on free seats:\n– Businesses: Please check membership status here and contact Heather Englander (henglander@bvuvolunteers.org) to find out remaining board matching seats.\n– Nonprofits: Member organizations are entitled to two free Role of the Board seats per membership year. You can check membership status here and contact Alice Schwallie (aschwallie@bvuvolunteers.org) to redeem your seats.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/role-of-the-board-dec/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE,Role of the Board
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SUMMARY:Intro to Nonprofit Board Service for AAPI Professionals
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. \nAre you ready to make a difference at the nonprofit board room table? \nBVU believes that community leaders should represent diverse voices and experiences. As part of our Minority Pipeline Initiative\, we are pleased to host this introductory session on November 29th to discuss how nonprofit board service can provide valuable development and networking opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) professionals.  \nTopic: Intro to Nonprofit Board Service for AAPI Professionals\nWhen: Wednesday\, November 29 from 12:00-1:00PM\nWhere: VIRTUAL (Zoom link will be sent after registering)\nCost: FREE \n \nFeaturing:\n \nBrant Lee\nLaw Professor and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Social Justice Initiatives\, The University of Akron Law School\nChair of the Board\, Asian Services In Action (ASIA) \nHarpreet Saluja\nSenior Vice President\, Corporate Development and Planning\, Eaton\nBoard Member\, BVU\n \nDarnell Davis Jr. (Moderating)\nDirector\, Leadership and Strategic Initiatives\, BVU \nThose interested in BVU’s board matching program\, whether able to attend or not\, are encouraged to get in touch with Darnell at ddavis@bvuvolunteers.org.
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CATEGORIES:Business Events,CONNECT,IDEA
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SUMMARY:2023 Civic Leadership Summit: Healthy Teams for Higher Impact
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/2023-civic-leadership-summit-health-teams-for-higher-impact/
LOCATION:Case Western Reserve University
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SUMMARY:Preventing a Data Breach: The #1 Priority for Nonprofit Leaders​​
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nABOUT THE SESSION \nWhether you’re reporting impact for funders\, evaluating your programs or services\, or managing client relationships\, data is inseparable from modern nonprofit life. What are you doing to protect yours? \nJoin BVU’s final nonprofit tech webinar\, Preventing a Data Breach: The #1 Priority for Nonprofit Leaders\, to gain a basic understanding of cybersecurity as it relates to your nonprofit’s data\, including practical steps you can take to keep your organization safe. \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 4th\, 12-1PM\nWhere: Zoom (must register for link) \nREGISTER\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nOver the past two decades\, Linda Widdop has worked with thousands of nonprofits across the country and the world to help them understand\, implement\, and support the ever-changing technologies that help them meet their mission. She is a regular conference and event speaker presenting on the relatable and timely topics include the importance of technology planning\, cybersecurity\, data visualization and more. \nAs the Chief Customer Officer\, Linda’s specialty is demystifying technology for all levels of nonprofits to help them be more productive\, raise more funds\, and support more communities. Linda can not only answer any technology question you have\, but any bird question too. She’s an avid (and slightly obsessed) birdwatcher and is always excited to share her passion for all things with wings. \n  \nABOUT THE SERIES \nThe past few years have prompted a sudden and sweeping shift to remote work. Many workplaces—nonprofits included—now rely on technology like never before. We navigate remote meetings\, virtual service provision\, and new “paperless” methods for nearly everything we do. To make a successful impact in the digital era\, nonprofit leaders must prioritize technology. \nIn partnership with Tech Impact and sponsored by The Cleveland Foundation\, BVU is excited to present a three-part Tech Webinar Series for nonprofit leaders and staff\, focusing on the following topics: \n\nAugust 9 | Leveraging Data to Tell Your ​Impact Story\nSeptember 6 |​ Tech Planning: ​What You Need and ​How to Fund It\nOctober 4 | Preventing a Data Breach: The #1 Priority for Nonprofit Leaders​\n\nAll webinars occur during the lunch hour (12-1pm). Although the webinars are free\, separate registration is required for each. \nPlease reach out to Macin at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org with any questions.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/nonprofit-tech-series-3/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230926T080000
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SUMMARY:2023 Civic Connections: Corporate Community Engagement Series
DESCRIPTION:[spacer height=”5px”] \nREGISTER FOR THIS SESSION \n[spacer height=”5px”] \nABOUT THE SESSION \nWhen we think of corporate community engagement\, what do we see? Giant volunteer events with hundreds of employees in matching t-shirts? Men in suits presenting big checks at ribbon-cutting ceremonies? Too often\, small businesses get left out of the conversation\, leading many of us to imagine community engagement as something exclusive to big corporations.  \nFor September’s “Civic Connections” session\, we are excited to be joined by award-winning civic leader and entrepreneur LaRese Purnell (CLE Consulting Firm) to rewrite this narrative and discuss how businesses of ALL shapes and sizes have the power to make a big community impact.  \nDATE: Tuesday\, September 26\nTIME: 8:00-10:00am\nVENUE: Oswald Centre (Downtown Cleveland)\nCOST: Free for Members\, $50 for Nonmembers \nThe session will be followed by curated table conversations and open networking time to allow attendees to connect with fellow business professionals on the topic. We encourage small business owners\, corporate executives\, budding entrepreneurs\, and everyone in between to attend and share their insights. \n[spacer height=”10px”] \n \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \n“Giving back has been an essential part LaRese Purnell’s life since childhood. Even when his family didn’t have a home\, his mom made sure they volunteered to help others. Today\, that message of giving back informs everything Purnell does.” (Greater Cleveland Partnership) \nLaRese Purnell is the Managing Partner of CLE Consulting Firm\, founder of The Real Black Friday (an initiative to support local Black-owned businesses)\, and co-owner of Black Box Fix restaurant. He also serves on a number of nonprofit boards\, including BVU’s! \nFor his leadership and contributions in both the business and nonprofit sectors\, LaRese has been recognized by Crain’s 40 under 40\, Corporate College’s Smart 50\, Cleveland Magazine’s 2021 Most Interesting People\, and The President’s Council’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship 2021. \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nABOUT THE SERIES \nBVU is excited to offer the Civic Connections: Corporate Community Engagement Series annually to highlight current issues in community engagement and corporate social responsibility while providing opportunities for professionals to connect with local experts and fellow businesses. \nQuestions? Please contact Macin Sheeder\, Coordinator of Communications & Events at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org. \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nREGISTER FOR THIS SESSION
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/2023-civic-connections-corporate-community-engagement-series-3/
LOCATION:Oswald Centre
CATEGORIES:Business Events,Community Connections
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert
DESCRIPTION:BVU connects our nonprofit partners with skills-based volunteers to work together on projects in various areas.  These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project or the skills-based volunteer can answer questions or provide practical suggestions.  The goal of Ask the Expert session is for the nonprofit to leave the meeting and be able to implement some of the recommendations provided right away. The skills-based volunteer and nonprofit will be matched based upon the volunteer’s strengths and the needs articulated by the nonprofit. \nSIGN UP TO FIND ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR NONPROFIT
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/ask-the-expert-2023-09-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Role of the Board
DESCRIPTION:CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED AND REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. \nPlease feel free to join our virtual winter session (on December 1) instead. Learn more and register here. \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nAbout the Event:\nAs nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges\, getting the governance right has never been more important. This highly acclaimed seminar features an expert panel that will share their experience\, discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members\, and consider challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits. The session includes presentations\, a panel discussion\, dialogue with the audience\, and case study analysis.  \nLearning Objectives:\nAfter attending\, you will have guidelines for effective and meaningful nonprofit board service and a clear understanding of your role and the expectations of a nonprofit board member. \nFeaturing:\nJulie Clark | VP\, Nonprofit Engagement\, BVU\nHeather Kimmel | General Counsel\, United Church of Christ\nQuentin McCorvey | President\, Paradigm Institutional Investments\nPeggy Zone Fisher | President & CEO\, The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio \nDetails:\nDate: Friday\, September 15\nTime: 8:00 am – 11:15 am\nLocation: Tucker Ellis LLP | 950 Main Ave.\, Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH 44113 \nCost*:\nParticipants in BVU’s Board Matching Program: FREE\nBVU Business Members: $50\nNonmembers: $100 \n[spacer height=”20px”] \n*Details on free seats:\n– Businesses: Please check membership status here and contact Heather Englander (henglander@bvuvolunteers.org) to find out remaining board matching seats.\n– Nonprofits: Member organizations are entitled to two free Role of the Board seats per membership year. You can check membership status here and contact Alice Schwallie (aschwallie@bvuvolunteers.org) to redeem your seats.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/9-15-23/
LOCATION:Tucker Ellis LLP\, 950 Main Ave.\, Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Events,EDUCATE,Role of the Board
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SUMMARY:Tech Planning: ​What You Need and ​How to Fund It
DESCRIPTION:[spacer height=”20px”] \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. Please join us for the remaining session on October 4th. \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nABOUT THE SESSION \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnology can improve efficiencies\, help better deliver on your mission\, and spawn innovation. Nonprofit technology environments are becoming more complex\, and it is more critical than ever to plan for the future. \nIn this session\, we will discuss: \n\nAssessment of your current technologies\nAlignment of your IT budget to the organization’s strategy\nPrioritizing expenditures\nLeveraging donations and resources\nWalking through a sample budget worksheet that explores key buckets of tech spending\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Meyer is Managing Director\, Customer Success for Tech Impact\, a nonprofit nonprofit leveraging technology to advance social impact. Melanie counsels and educates nonprofits on how to incorporate and use technology and the data that technology generates — to see what’s happening in the organization\, and make better decisions about how to operate\, serve and engage.   \n\n\n\n\n\n[spacer height=”20px”]\nABOUT THE SERIES \nThe past few years have prompted a sudden and sweeping shift to remote work. Many workplaces—nonprofits included—now rely on technology like never before. We navigate remote meetings\, virtual service provision\, and new “paperless” methods for nearly everything we do. To make a successful impact in the digital era\, nonprofit leaders must prioritize technology. \nIn partnership with Tech Impact and sponsored by The Cleveland Foundation\, BVU is excited to present a three-part Tech Webinar Series for nonprofit leaders and staff\, focusing on the following topics: \n\nAugust 9 | Leveraging Data to Tell Your ​Impact Story\nSeptember 6 |​ Tech Planning: ​What You Need and ​How to Fund It\nOctober 4 | Preventing a Data Breach: The #1 Priority for Nonprofit Leaders​ [REGISTER]\n\nAll webinars occur during the lunch hour (12-1pm). Although the webinars are free\, separate registration is required for each. \n  \nPlease reach out to Macin at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org with any questions.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/nonprofit-tech-series-2/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE
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SUMMARY:Intro to Nonprofit Board Service for Black & African American Professionals
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED (as of 11:45AM\, 8/31/23) \nAre you ready to make a difference at the nonprofit board room table? \nBVU believes that community leaders should represent diverse voices and experiences. As part of our Minority Pipeline Initiative\, we are pleased to host this introductory session on August 31st to discuss how nonprofit board service can provide valuable development and networking opportunities for Black & African American professionals.  \nFeaturing: \nAshley Evans\, Vice President of Programs and Business Solutions\, The Presidents’ Council\nEdwin Hubbard Jr.\, Executive Director\, Cleveland NAACP\nDarnell Davis Jr.\, Director\, Leadership and Strategic Initiatives\, BVU \nEvent Details:\nTopic: Intro to Nonprofit Board Service for Black & African American Professionals\nWhen: August 31\, 2023\, 12:00-1:00 pm\nWhere: VIRTUAL (Zoom link will be sent after registering)\nCost: FREE \nThose interested in BVU’s board matching program\, whether able to attend or not\, are welcome to get in touch with Darnell at ddavis@bvuvolunteers.org.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/board-service-intro-2/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Events,CONNECT,IDEA
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SUMMARY:Network with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:BVU BUSINESS MEMBERS ONLY \nJoin us as we sort and pack lifesaving medical supplies at MedWish International to support healthcare providers around the world\, all while networking and meeting new people. \nFounded in 1993\, MedWish International is a nonprofit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing discarded medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need. \nWHEN: Thursday\, August 17 | 3:00-6:00 pm\nWHERE: MedWish International\nWHO: BVU Business Members\nWHAT: Networking and volunteering! \nMembers can contact Rob Zaremsky for an exclusive invitation link. Not sure if your company is a member? Check HERE. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is exclusive to BVU Business Members. Not a member? Find out how BVU can help you achieve your business and community engagement goals at the same time: \nContact Us \nThis event is generously sponsored by New Belgium Brewing!
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/network-with-purpose-2/
LOCATION:MedWish International\, 1625 E 31st St\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114
CATEGORIES:Business Events
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Data ​to Tell Your Impact Story
DESCRIPTION:[spacer height=”20px”] \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nABOUT THIS SESSION \nLeveraging Data to Tell Your Impact Story\nWhen: Wed\, August 9 | 12:00-1:00pm\nWhere: Virtual (must register for Zoom access)\nCost: FREE\nFeaturing: Ryan Harrington\, Director of Strategy and Operations for the Data Innovation Lab\, Tech Impact \nIn today’s competitive nonprofit landscape\, it is more important than ever to be able to tell your impact story in a way that is clear\, concise\, and persuasive. Data storytelling is a powerful tool that can help you do just that. \nIn this FREE webinar\, we will discuss the basics of data storytelling and how you can use it to:\n🔍 Identify the key metrics that matter to your organization\n✨ Collect and analyze data in a way that is meaningful to your audience\n🌍 Create compelling visuals that tell your story\n📢 Communicate your impact story to a variety of audiences \nWe will also share examples of data storytelling from successful nonprofits and provide tips on how to get started. \nThis event is great for: Nonprofit executives\, marketing/communications professionals\, and anyone who has an impact story to tell! \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nRyan Harrington is the Director of Strategy and Operations for the Data Innovation Lab (DIL) at Tech Impact where he focuses on developing data science projects for social good. Previously\, Ryan was the lead data scientist at CompassRed Data Labs\, a data science and analytics consulting firm\, where his focus was on developing models using a combination of statistical methods and machine learning techniques. Outside of work\, he co-founded and co-organized Open Data Delaware\, an organization dedicated to improving data transparency within government institutions and applying data and technology to solve civic problems. Ryan holds a B.S. in environmental and business economics from Rutgers University and an M.S. in business analytics from Drexel University. \n[spacer height=”20px”] \nABOUT THE SERIES \nTo make a successful impact in the digital era\, nonprofit leaders must prioritize technology. In partnership with Tech Impact and sponsored by The Cleveland Foundation\, BVU is excited to present a three-part Tech Webinar Series for nonprofit leaders and staff\, focusing on the following topics: \nAugust 9 | Leveraging Data to Tell Your ​Impact Story\nSeptember 6 |​ Tech Planning: ​What You Need and ​How to Fund It (REGISTER)\nOctober 4 | Preventing a Data Breach: The #1 Priority for Nonprofit Leaders​ (REGISTER) \nAll webinars occur during the lunch hour (12-1pm). Although the sessions are free\, separate registration is required for each. \n  \nPlease reach out to Macin at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org with any questions. \n 
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/nonprofit-tech-series-1/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T090000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Leaders' Breakfast: Cultivating a Board of Fundraisers
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. THANK YOU FOR FILLING EVERY SEAT! \nGenerously sponsored by HW&Co. and Raising Results LLC\, the Nonprofit Leaders’ Breakfast series invites the leaders of our region’s nonprofits to come together for educational and insightful discussions. We are excited to present our third and final Nonprofit Leaders’ Breakfast of 2023: Cultivating a Board of Fundraisers. \nBoard members are more than just governance; they can be your organization’s most powerful ambassadors\, especially when it comes to fund development. Harnessing their potential\, however\, requires fostering a positive relationship with fundraising and giving them the tools they need to succeed. \nDuring this in-person seminar\, award-winning leaders and fundraisers Carolina Masri and Christine Kohls will share strategies to empower\, educate\, and engage your board members to realize their full fundraising potential. Transform your board’s influence into impact — register today!  \nEvent Details\nTopic: Cultivating a Board of Fundraisers\nWhen: Thursday\, July 27 from 9:00-10:30am\nWhere: Tucker Ellis | 950 Main Ave #1100\, Cleveland\, OH 44113\nMembers: $25\nNonmembers: $50 \nThis event is great for: Executive directors\, development professionals\, and board members/chairs/presidents \nFeaturing\nChristine Kohls\, Founder and Principal\, Raising Results\, LLC\nCarolina Masri\, Consultant and Former Executive Director\, MedWish International \nQuestions? Contact Macin Sheeder\, Coordinator of Communications and Events at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/nlb-fundraising/
LOCATION:Tucker Ellis LLP\, 950 Main Ave.\, Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE,Nonprofit Seminars
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SUMMARY:Summer of Service (BVU Member Service Day)
DESCRIPTION:BVU BUSINESS MEMBER EXCLUSIVE\n[spacer height=”20px”]\nAll employees of BVU’s Business Members are invited to join us for our annual Summer of Service: a collaborative service day to better the Northeast Ohio we all call home!\n[spacer height=”20px”]\nBeautify your community\, learn about local needs and how you can help\, meet 100+ other service-minded peers\, AND position your company as a committed leader in civic engagement and social responsibility.\n\n[spacer height=”20px”] \n\nRegistration is required. Reach out to Rob Zaremsky at rzaremsky@bvuvolunteers.org to receive your exclusive invitation link!
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/summer-of-service-2/
LOCATION:Old Brooklyn CDC
CATEGORIES:Business Events,CONNECT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230621T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230621T163000
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SUMMARY:2023 Civic Connections: Corporate Community Engagement Series
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. \nJoin us as we unpack how mindful employee attraction\, development\, engagement\, and retention support business sustainability. We are excited to feature area business leaders\, as we connect community focused professionals and explore the enterprise benefits of a thriving employee culture. \nAttendees will: \n\nGain knowledge and insight.\nEngage in curated table conversations.\nCreate new connections.\nEnjoy networking and refreshments.\n\nEvent Details:\nWednesday\, June 21 | 3:00–4:30 pm\nGreater Akron Chamber Event Center | 388 S. Main Street\, 44311 \nWith:\nSpecial Guest\nBrian Fishel\, Keybank\nTable Facilitators\nTracy Dowe\, Fifth Third Bank\nMarc Merklin\, Brouse McDowell LPA\nSteve Millard\, Greater Akron Chamber\nElizabeth Voudouris\, BVU \nThis seminar is the second 2023 session of BVU’s Civic Connections\, an annual series focused on corporate community engagement. \nQuestions? Please contact Macin Sheeder\, Coordinator of Communications & Events at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/2023-civic-connections-corporate-community-engagement-series-2/
LOCATION:Greater Akron Chamber Event Center\, 388 South Main Street\, Suite 205\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T130000
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SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Management for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:FREE VIRTUAL SEMINAR\nThursday\, June 15\, 202311:30 am – 1:00 pm \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. \nIn today’s world\, an organization immersed in crisis or dealing with a hot-button issue can go viral instantaneously\, leaving leaders feeling lost and unprepared as the media demands a response. When it takes a lifetime to build a reputation and only a few seconds to destroy one\, “managing the message” is a critical skill set for nonprofit professionals\, lay leaders\, and their attorneys. \nThis FREE virtual talk by nationally-recognized crisis management and communications specialist Bruce Hennes (CEO\, Hennes Communications) focuses on a highly strategic approach to communicating during a variety of situations\, enabling you to serve the needs of your clients\, employees\, members\, and other stakeholders. \nAs one of the few firms in North America focused exclusively on crisis communications\, Bruce and members of his team have done similar seminars for the National School Boards Association\, the American Bar Association\, Kent State University\, the Ohio Department of Public Safety and NASA as well as for law firms across the continent and scores of high-profile nonprofits that find themselves “on trial in the Court of Public Opinion.” We are beyond excited to bring this educational opportunity to our own nonprofits at no cost. \nBy the end of the event\, attendees will:\n– Gain knowledge and confidence in effectively communicating to protect the organization’s image\, brand and perception in the marketplace\n– Know how to establish and maintain “control of the message”\n– Understand what reporters expect and what is expected of them\n– Learn what to do when attorneys insist on saying “no comment”\n– Understand the benefit of advance preparation for crisis situations and how to create effective action plans for all team members in the organization
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/crisis-communications/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T180000
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SUMMARY:Network with Purpose (May)
DESCRIPTION:BVU BUSINESS MEMBERS ONLY \nJoin us as we sort and pack lifesaving medical supplies at MedWish International to support healthcare providers around the world\, all while networking and meeting new people. \nFounded in 1993\, MedWish International is a nonprofit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing discarded medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need. \nWHEN: Thursday\, May 18th\, 3-6pm\nWHERE: MedWish International\nWHO: BVU Business Members\nWHAT: Networking and volunteering! \n\n\n\n\nRegister \nThis event is exclusive to BVU Business Members. Not a member? Find out how BVU can help you achieve your business and community engagement goals at the same time: \nContact Us \nThis event is generously sponsored by New Belgium Brewing!
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/network-with-purpose-may/
CATEGORIES:Business Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230512T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230512T110000
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SUMMARY:Role of the Board
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. \nAbout the Event:\nAs nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges\, getting the governance right has never been more important. This highly acclaimed seminar features an expert panel that will share their experience\, discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members\, and consider challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits. The session includes presentations\, a panel discussion\, dialogue with the audience\, and case study analysis.  \nLearning Objectives:\nAfter attending\, you will have guidelines for effective and meaningful nonprofit board service and a clear understanding of your role and the expectations of a nonprofit board member. \nFeaturing:\nKRISTEN BAIRD ADAMS\, Chief Of Staff\, PNC Office of the Regional Presidents\nBAKITA HILL\, Associate\, Tucker Ellis LLP\nTANIA MENESSE\, CEO and President\, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress\nJOHN SLAGTER\, Partner\, Tucker Ellis LLP\nELIZABETH VOUDOURIS\, CEO & President\, BVU \nDetails:\nDate: Friday\, May 12\nTime: 8:00 am – 11:00 am\nLocation: Tucker Ellis LLP | 950 Main Ave.\, Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH 44113 \nCost*:\nParticipants in BVU’s Board Matching Program: FREE\nBVU Business Members: $50\nNonmembers: $100 \nOnline registration is now closed. \n*Businesses: Please check membership status here and contact Heather Englander (henglander@bvuvolunteers.org) to find out remaining board matching seats.\n*Nonprofits: Member organizations are entitled to two free Role of the Board seats per membership year. You can check membership status here and contact Alice Schwallie (aschwallie@bvuvolunteers.org) to redeem your seats. \nSponsorships for the Role of the Board series are still available. Reach out to awlaszyn@bvuvolunteers.org to learn more.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/role-of-the-board-may-2023/
LOCATION:Tucker Ellis LLP\, 950 Main Ave.\, Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE,Role of the Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T103000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Leaders' Breakfast: Understanding and Planning for Cyber Security Risk
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. \nFor any questions\, please contact Macin Sheeder at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org. \nEvent Details\nTopic: Understanding and Planning for Cyber Security Risk at Your Nonprofit\nWhen: Thursday\, May 4 from 9:00-10:30am\nWhere: MAGNET (The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network) | 1800 E63rd St\, Cleveland\, OH 44103\nMembers: $25\nNonmembers: $50 \nWhen you see cyber security stories in the news\, do you want to crawl back in bed and hide? Even for IT professionals\, it can be hard to keep up with this ever-changing landscape\, and hard to know which cyber security trends deserve our attention. Data is your nonprofit’s biggest asset. Let’s learn how to lower the risk of data breach to protect those assets. \nThis session\, hosted at MAGNET’s new MidTown headquarters\, will feature Tech Impact’s expertise on security trends and emerging threats to nonprofits\, identifying your risks\, and what practical steps you can take to protect your organization from cyber crime and data breach. We will also discuss the cyber insurance landscape changes and prepare you to get or renew coverage in today’s market. \nThe Nonprofit Leaders’ Breakfast series invites the leaders of our region’s nonprofits to come together for educational and insightful discussions. The series is generously sponsored by HW&Co. and Raising Results LLC! \n\n \nThis event kicks off the 2023 Nonprofit Tech Series\, presented by BVU and Tech Impact in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation. \nThe past few years have prompted a sudden and sweeping shift to remote work. Many workplaces—nonprofits included—now rely on technology like never before. We navigate remote meetings\, virtual service provision\, and new “paperless” methods for nearly everything we do. To make a successful impact in the digital era\, nonprofit leaders must prioritize technology planning and cyber security. \nAfter the in-person kickoff event above\, BVU and Tech Impact will host three free 45-minute virtual sessions this summer and fall to dig deeper into the following topics:\n– Leveraging Data to Tell Your Impact Story\n– Tech Planning: What You Need and How to Fund It\n– Preventing a Data Breach: The #1 Priority for Nonprofit Leaders \nStay tuned for details so you can make plans to join us as we tackle tech challenges together. \n 
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/may-nlb/
LOCATION:MAGNET Cleveland\, 1800 East 63rd Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE,Nonprofit Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T123000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Nonprofit Board Service for Hispanic & Latino Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to make a difference at the nonprofit board room table? \nBVU believes that community leaders should represent diverse voices and experiences. As part of our Minority Pipeline Initiative\, we are pleased to host this introductory session on April 28th to learn and discuss how nonprofit board service can provide valuable skillsets and networking to uplift Hispanic & Latino professionals. \nFeatured Speaker: Marcia Moreno\, President & Founder\, AmMore Consulting LLC\nModerator: Darnell Davis Jr.\, Director\, Leadership and Strategic Initiatives\, BVU \nEvent Info:\nTopic: Intro to Board Service for the Hispanic/Latino Community\nWhen: April 28\, 2023\, 12:00-12:30 pm\nWhere: VIRTUAL (Zoom link will be sent after registering)\nCost: FREE \nRegister \nThose interested in BVU’s board matching program\, whether able to attend or not\, are welcome to get in touch with Darnell at ddavis@bvuvolunteers.org. \nNOTE: This event is intended for individuals who are interested in learning more about nonprofit board service. Those already in the nonprofit space may find the Nonprofit Leaders’ Breakfast more suitable.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/board-intro-april/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:CONNECT,IDEA
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SUMMARY:Effective Board Leadership: The CEO/Board Chair Partnership
DESCRIPTION:An effective working relationship between board and staff leadership is essential to ensure successful mission delivery and advancement.  This hands-on workshop will address the partnership and role of board leaders in guiding and shaping a board to advance the organization to achieve its full potential. \nKey themes include:\n· Accountability (dashboard and board member expectations)\n· Nonprofit lifecycle and key transitions (the role of board leaders to facilitate transitions)\n· Effective meetings (role of board and staff in preparing for board and committee meetings)\n· Effective leadership (criteria for effective board and staff leadership; succession planning) \nEvent Details\nTopic: Effective Board Leadership: The CEO/Board Chair Partnership\nWhen: Friday\, April 28 from 10am-12pm\nWhere: Avon Library | 37485 Harvest Dr\, Avon\, OH 44011\nCost: FREE\nPartner: The Community Foundation of Lorain County \nOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins are permitted\, but please inform Macin at msheeder@bvuvolunteers.org that you are coming.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/effective-board-leadership-the-ceo-board-chair-partnership-cflc-seminar/
LOCATION:Avon Library\, 37485 Harvest Dr\, Avon\, OH\, 44011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Foundation of Lorain County Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Homeless Stand Down
DESCRIPTION:Join BVU and over 80 nonprofits to provide resources\, respite\, and reconnection to individuals experiencing homelessness in this powerful one-day event. \n32nd Annual Homeless Stand Down\nSaturday\, April 22 | 10AM-2PM\nCleveland Public Auditorium \nLearn more  \nRegister to Volunteer \nRegistration is required to volunteer.
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/homeless-stand-down/
LOCATION:Cleveland Public Auditorium
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T163000
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SUMMARY:Civic Connections: Re-Engaging your employees through team volunteer projects
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nRegister here \nBVU Business Member Exclusive \nMany of us find ourselves in some form of a hybrid work environment. How are we staying connected with colleagues beyond screen time? Are employees struggling with finding ways to feel engaged while remote? According to UnitedHealth Group\, 64% of employees who volunteered said it improved work relationships – that is nearly two-thirds of employees! \nJoin us for an in-person panel discussion as we explore the benefits of employer sponsored team volunteer programming as a tool for re-engaging employees. Hear insights and experiences from three different perspectives of Northeast Ohio businesses innovating around employee engagement. Stick around following the discussion to meet the panelists and network with other attendees. \nFeatured Panelists: \n\nRyan Anderson | Anderson Biro\, Founding Partner\nMia Jones | Westfield\, Business System Analyst\nKris Walsh | Colliers\, Marketing Specialist\n\nModerator: \n\nHeather Englander | BVU\, Managing Director\, Business Engagement\n\nDon’t miss this unique and dynamic opportunity to connect with other community-minded professionals focused on creating a vibrant and inclusive community through business volunteerism. We look forward to seeing you March 29th! \nEvent Information:\nA Tool for the Times: Re-Engaging your employees through team volunteer projects\nMarch 29\, 2023\, 3:00 – 4:30PM\nThe Oswald Centre (In-Person)\nRefreshments provided\nOnsite parking \nThis seminar is the first 2023 session of BVU’s Civic Connections\, an annual series focused on corporate community engagement exclusive to BVU Business Members. \nRegister here
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/2023-civic-connections-corporate-community-engagement-series/
LOCATION:Oswald Centre
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Legal Update For Charitable Giving
DESCRIPTION:Join BVU and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association for an educational virtual presentation oriented toward several fund development concepts. \nIn particular\, this discussion will focus on new legal developments affecting individual taxation that could cause donors’ giving strategies to change and how organizations might position themselves in light of that reality. In addition\, gift agreements and gift acceptance policies will be discussed. \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit is available. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/virtual-training-legal-update-for-charitable-giving/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:EDUCATE
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert
DESCRIPTION:BVU connects our nonprofit partners with skills-based volunteers to work together on projects in various areas.  These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project or the skills-based volunteer can answer questions or provide practical suggestions.  The goal of Ask the Expert session is for the nonprofit to leave the meeting and be able to implement some of the recommendations provided right away. The skills-based volunteer and nonprofit will be matched based upon the volunteer’s strengths and the needs articulated by the nonprofit. \nSIGN UP TO FIND ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR NONPROFIT
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/ask-the-expert/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Ask the Expert,CONNECT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230131T090000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Leaders' Breakfast: Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Raising Results LLC \nIn order to achieve an inclusive workplace\, employees must understand the dynamics of diversity and how language and behavior contribute to maintaining an inclusive and productive workplace. Attendees will develop skills and understanding to better respond to business situations and interactions as well as build knowledge on the LGBTQ consumer and employee market. \nFeaturing: Amanda Cole\, Executive Director\, Plexus \nIn order to achieve an inclusive workplace\, employees must understand the dynamics of diversity and how language and behavior contribute to maintaining an inclusive and productive workplace. Attendees will develop skills and understanding to better respond to business situations and interactions as well as build knowledge on the LGBTQ consumer and employee market. \nRegister
URL:https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/nonprofit-leaders-breakfast-creating-lgbtq-inclusive-workplaces/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Seminars
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