Learn how a well-defined brand strategy that translates into compelling messaging and design standards will help ensure that when people focus their attention on your organization, they understand your cause and that the work you do matters. More importantly, they are enticed to listen, care and act. This event is $55.00 for members and $75 for nonmembers  Sponsored by: Presented by: Susan Puflea, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Brand Strategy, Falls Communication. Register Now

The Science: What does the evidence-based research tell us about how to motivate donors? Explore this timely topic to obtain a competitive edge in the fundraising world. Take your fundraising beyond anecdotes, gut feelings, and traditions to identify what truly inspires altruism – as uncovered by behavioral economists and psychologists. The Art: It is hard to stand out today with distraction, fatigue, and ambivalence of the content of mass messaging that dominates our lives. Through a series of fast-paced interactive…

We often put a great deal of time into developing strategic plans that never come to reality. Our well-crafted strategies need "legs" in order to move the organization forward. Who, what, when? If your strategic plan is "sitting on the bookshelf" or you want to jumpstart implementation, join us in this hands-on workshop. Facilitated by: Brian Broadbent, President and CEO, BVU Laura Junglas, President, The Nonprofit Org Doc, LLC Sponsored by: Register Now Early Bird Price (Until October 25) Member:…

Learn how to stay off the “front page” when you don’t want to be there   Sexual misconduct…accusations of fiscal mismanagement or employee fraud…active shooter…management transitions…community outrage… As we all know from today’s 24/7 news environment, legal controversies are first tried in the Court of Public Opinion, and then perhaps in the Court of Law. Because the value of a nonprofit’s reputation is immeasurable — and its largest uninsured asset — a nonprofit loses when its brand image is tarnished. …

Whether you're planning a first-time fundraiser or your organization's 100th-anniversary gala is just months away, you're going to need people! And the more money you hope to raise at your event, the more people you'll need. Join us for a three-hour power session as we dive into four areas where People Make It Possible - to expand your reach, raise more money, improve the event experience of every guest, and have a little more fun (and a lot less stress)…

In today’s economic and social environment, nonprofits are facing daunting challenges, as well as unprecedented opportunities, to innovate and serve.  The key to the board’s success in leading, shaping and supporting the organization is effective board leadership. An effective working relationship between the board and staff is absolutely essential. Join BVU for a small, hands-on workshop that will address the role of board leaders in guiding and shaping a board to advance the organization to achieve its full potential.  This…

Success in today’s philanthropic landscape demands nonprofit chief executives to perform all fund development functions at the highest level. This half-day interactive seminar provides leaders the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be not only effective solicitors, but thoughtful and strategic development professionals. This intensive session showcases usable strategies and tactics to dramatically improve fundraising and development success with nonprofits. It provides the tools for you to inspire staff, volunteers, and boards to become active, accomplished participants in identifying, cultivating, securing,…