2008 Training Schedule

Certificate in Fund Raising Management

Worry-Free Advocacy

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between advocacy and lobbying? Are you curious to know how and if your 501(c)(3) agency can get involved in election-related activities? Woul you like to know how to accurately keep track of advocacy-related activites? If you answered yes to any of these, please join us for this full-day workshop on the lobbying and advocacy rules for 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, staff, boards and clients. Brought to you by Alliance For Justice in partnership with Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Children's Campaign, and Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay. Fees: $55.00.

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Date and Time:

Tuesday, August 26, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Children's Board of Hillsborough County, 1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Taking Advocacy to the Next Level: Reaching Your Goals

This half-day session will focus on cutting edge strategies groups can utilize to achieve real change in Florida and your local communities. Key building blocks including establishing an advocacy agenda, tools for grassroots advocacy, identification of opportunities, and organizing campaigns will be covered. Special attention will be given to how groups can align their work and unite efforts around a common goal. The session promises to be a useful and practical tool for individuals and groups committed to grassroots advocacy and change. The session is designed for community advocates, grassroots organizers, and organizational advocacy leaders. Presented by Roy Miller, Children's Campaign. Brought to you by Children's Campaign in partnership with Allegany Franciscan Ministries, and Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay. Fees: $35.00.

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Date and Time:

Tuesday, September 9, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:

St. Anthony's Carillon Outpatient Center, 900 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Volunteer Management Certificate Program

Whether the participant is a full-time or part-time manager who works with nonprofit or workplace volunteers, school or faith-based agencies, municipalities, new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, this six-session course based on the Points of Light curricula maximizes their performance as volunteer managers. Facilitated by local volunteer management experts. Brought to you in collaboration with United Way of Tampa Bay. Fees: $275.00 for all six sessions.

Partial scholarships for the Volunteer Management Certificate Program are available and awarded on a first come/first serve basis and are limited to one per agency. For information about how to apply, send an email to info@nlctb.org with "Volunteer Management Scholarship" in the subject line.

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Date & Time:

Session 1 - Understanding Volunteers: August 27, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 2 - Planning Your Volunteer Program: September 3, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 3 - Recruiting and Placing Volunteers: September 10, 2008; 8;30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 4 - Orienting and Training Volunteers: September 17, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 5 - Supervising Volunteers: September 24, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 6 - Evaluating Your Volunteer Program: October 1, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, 5002 W. Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609

Grant Writing Certificate Program

Participants learn everything needed for developing a successful grant proposal, to be in the best possible competitive position. This workshop includes tips on how to identify and approach funding sources well in advance and how to be ready once the deadline is looming. Facilitated by Veronica Chesbrough and Cindy Kane. Fees: $550.00 for all five sessions.

Partial scholarships for the Grant Writing Certificate Program are available and awarded on a first come/first serve basis. For information about how to apply, send an email to info@nlctb.org with "Grant Scholarship" in the subject line.

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Date & Time:

Session 1, Grants 101 - September 2, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 2, Grant Resources - September 9, 2008; choice of 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This session will be held at the John F. Germany Public Library.

Session 3, Grants 102 - September 16, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 4, Budgeting - September 30, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 5, Mock Review Panel - October 14, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, 5002 W. Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609

Get On Board! The Art of Board Governance

Sponsored by Children's Board of Hillsborough County and Regions Bank

This seminar focuses on board best practices, current regulation of the sector and emerging trends for effective governance. Participants learn how to distinguish between shaping policy and hands-on management and also how to strengthen their capacity to govern. Facilitated by Dr. Rebekah Heppner and Maggie Osborn. Fees: $145.00 for both days.

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Date & Time:

September 11, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and September 12, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:

St. Petersburg Times Auditorium, 490 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Creating A Motivational Address

Sponsored by Regions Bank

Are your keynote addresses memorable and inspiring? Are you confident when speaking in front of an audience? Are you motivating your audiences to act and respond? If not, join Fran Taylor Powers who is dedicated to helping you seek and speak your story. This is a two-tiered workshop. In Tier One, get help in planning how to give your agency's motivational address. Learn the basics of creating and delivering high-impact presentations. Gain new tips on how to jump start your speaking career. Customize your speech with the expert assistance of Fran Taylor Powers in a one-hour private consulation prior to Tier Two. In Tier Two, present your story in front of an audience of community members invited (peers, possible media, funders, etc.) Fees: $125.00 for each Tier. Note that Tier One is a prerequisite for Tier Two.

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Date & Time:

Tier One: October 16, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tier Two: October 30, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, 5002 W. Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609

Coming Soon in 2008

Strategic Planning

Succession Planning

Event Planning

Social Entrepreneurship

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

Keynote Speaker Event with Kim Klein

Please check back often for detailed information about each of the above workshops as it becomes available. Thank you.

Past 2008 Programs

Volunteer Management Certificate Program

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Date & Time:

Session 1 - Understanding Volunteers: May 6, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 2 - Planning Your Volunteer Program: May 6, 2008; 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Session 3 - Recruiting and Placing Volunteers: May 14, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 4 - Orienting and Training Volunteers: May 14, 2008; 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Session 5 - Supervising Volunteers: May 21, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 6 - Evaluating Your Volunteer Program: May 21, 2008; 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location:

The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760

Technology For Nonprofits

In the fast changing environments that each of us thrive in, technology has become a large part of everyday life. Who dares imagine a day without your computer, Internet and your cell phone? Everyday technology reaches all facets of life engulfing entertainment, communication, and perhaps most importantly, your business. Is your nonprofit up to par with the latest technological tools? Do you and your employees understand the technology you already have in existence?

If not, join John Roll, Technology Consultant, for this two-session day of technology education.

Session One: 4/29/08: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Technology basics

Session Two: 4/29/08: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Technology planning

Face your fears of technology and join us for a lesson in the basics and receive guidance through the process of choosing computer systems and software. Learn valuable technology terminology and discuss how its use impacts your organization. Gain the tools to understand your current technology configuration and how to ensure that your technology investments provide the maximum benefit to your organization. Fees: $40.00 for each session (discount available if taking both sessions).

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Date & Time:

April 29, 2008; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, 5002 W. Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609

Get On Board! The Art of Board Governance

Telling Your Story to Funders - Tier I

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

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This training is for staff and board leaders to learn how to present their agency story in a clear, concise and compelling fashion specifically for the funding community. Tier I helps participants gain knowledge on how to build and present a 7-minute persuasive formal presentation and critique presentations from past participants. Additionally, they will build and deliver an effective 30-second introduction for general audiences. (See Tier II below for additional training related to this.) Facilitated by Fran Taylor Powers. Fees: $125.00.

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Date & Time:

March 4, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, 5002 W. Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609

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Telling Your Story to Funders - Tier II

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

Tier II is for participants who desire a deeper learning experience than Tier I. Participants will develop additional presentation skills by practicing their presentation in front of members of the funding community. Facilitated by Fran Taylor Powers. Fees: $125.00. Note: Tier I is a pre-requisite for Tier II. Registration is closed.

Date & Time:

March 25, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, 5002 W. Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609

Volunteer Management Certificate Program

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund

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Date & Time:

Session 1 - Understanding Volunteers: January 23, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 2 - Planning Your Volunteer Program: January 30, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 3 - Recruiting and Placing Volunteers: February 6, 2008; 8;30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 4 - Orienting and Training Volunteers: February 13, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 5 - Supervising Volunteers: February 20, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 6 - Evaluating Your Volunteer Program: February 27, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, 5002 W. Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609

Past 2007 Programs

Peter Brinckerhoff Presents: Generation Change: Six Major Trends and How to Plan for Them

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County and Achieve Management join Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay to sponsor a one day seminar to hear internationally known nonprofit mission expert Peter C. Brinckerhoff speak about six generational trends that will affect everything nonprofits do. The presentation is based on Brinckerhoff's new book: Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for your Nonprofit. Its message: the time to plan for generational change is now! Don't miss this opportunity to hear about how to keep your nonprofit organization relevant and able to meet the changing needs of your staff, volunteers, donors and the community you serve.

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Registration is required. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $65.00 through November 9, 2007.

After 11/9, registration cost is $75.00.

Breakfast, lunch and signed copy of Peter Brinckerhoff's book is included in registration fee.

Please note that the signed copy of the book is only guaranteed for those who register by 11/9/07.

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Date & Time

December 6, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

Higgins Hall
5225 N. Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614

Social Entrepreneurship: The Heart of the Matter

It has been written that the best measure of success for social entrepreneurs is not how much profit they make, but rather the extent to which they create social value - social entrepreneurs act as change agents. Increasingly, the social sector is finding that becoming more entrepreneurial and innovative can be very rewarding - in a financial sense as well as in terms of the spirit and energy that is released within an organization at all levels.

Join the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay for this FREE session as we explore the what, why and how of this emerging field, social entrepreneurship.

Note: This is a FREE event but registration is required.

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Date & Time

November 29 , 2007; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
5002 W. Lemon Street
Tampa, FL 33609

Executive Forum: Cultural Diversity in Communications

Have you ever walked away from a conversation and felt like there was more going on than what was said? As our daily interactions become more diverse, the opportunity for misunderstandings increases. Our first inclination is to assume there is a language barrier, but more than likely the breakdown occurs at the non-verbal level. In every social encounter, nearly two-thirds of the meaning in the interaction is converyed in non-verbal ways. At that point, what is said is not as important as how it is said. Executive Directors/CEOs are welcome to join us for this fun, interactive overview of cultural diversity in communication. We'll examine the difference in non-verbal communication styles across cultures and identify the four most common areas of your own level of comfort in simple interactions, and see firsthand how you may be misperceived.

Note: Executive Forums are held exclusively for nonprofit Executive Directors/CEOs. To register, call the office at (813) 287-8779 to request your invitation.

Date and Time

November 14, 2007; 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

Are you thinking about forming a new nonprofit or converting an informal, grassroots group to tax-exempt status; reorganizing an existing agency; or currently managing a nonprofit? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for this workshop that provides practical and basic how-to information about organizational, legal, tax and other issues particular to nonprofits. It will describe the phases of creating and operating a new nonprofit, including incorporation, establishing a board of directors, writing bylaws, obtaining tax-exempt status, creating a strategic plan, budgeting and grant seeking, understanding basic accounting principles, and many other topics.

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Date & Time

November 6, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council, Inc.
5002 W. Lemon Street
Tampa, FL 33609

Event Planning Basics

The success of all meetings and events depends on proper planning, efficient use of resources, establishing your calendar, managing the acutual event, and handling the post-event details. Find out how to add a special added touch that will make your event memorable from Margaret Williams, Certified Meeting Professional.

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Date & Time

November 7, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location

Casper's Company
4908 W. Nassau Street
Tampa, FL 33607

Creating a Motivational Address

Executive Forum: Tackling Tallahassee

A non-partisan political grassroots forum to learn to build and leverage your relationships with your elected officials - for nonprofit executive directors and CEOs only. (Registration Closed)

Date & Time

September 19, 2007; 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Grant Certificate Program

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

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Date & Time

Grants 101: September 11, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Grant Resources: September 27, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Grants 102: October 9, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Budgeting & Outcomes: October 25, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Mock Grant Review: November 8, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council, Inc.
5002 W. Lemon Street
Tampa, FL 33609

Technology 101

Confused by all the latest technology lingo? Take a lesson in technology basics. Learn the new technology terminology and how it impacts your organization. Gain the tools to understand your current technology configuration and how to ensure that your technology investments provide the maximum benefit to your organization.

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Date & Time

September 18, 2007; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location

The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
5771 Roosevelt Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760

Volunteer Management Certificate Program

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

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Date & Time

August 29, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 5, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 12, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 19, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 24, 2007; 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

and October 3, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council, Inc.
5002 W. Lemon Street
Tampa, FL 33609

Get On Board! The Art of Board Governance

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

This seminar focuses on board best practices, current regulation of the sector and emerging trends for effective governance. Participants will learn how to distinguish between shaping policy and hands-on management and also how to strengthen their capacity to govern.

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Date & Time

September 13, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

September 14, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location

St. Petersburg Times Building - Auditorium
490 First Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Strategic Planning

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

Learn the essential steps for effective nonprofit strategic planning. Identify the roles for executive directors, board members, staff and consultants in the strategic planning process. Understand the power of strategic planning for shaping an organization's future and results no matter the size or budget of the organization.

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Date & Time

August 9, 2007; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
5771 Roosevelt Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760

Executive Forum - Philosophies of Philanthropy

Explore the philosophies guiding philanthropy today with funding leaders from the Tampa Bay area - for Executive Directors and CEOs only.

Date & Time

June 27, 2007; 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Get On Board!

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

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Dates

May 24, 2007 and May 25, 2007

Location

USF Downtown Center
1101 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602

Disaster Planning Preparedness Panel Discussion - Free Event

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

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Date & Time

May 22, 2007;1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Location

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council
5002 W. Lemon St.
Tampa, FL 33679

Volunteer Management Certificate Program

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

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Date & Time

May 8, 2007; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

May 10, 2007; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

May 22, 2006; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Location

The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
5771 Roosevelt Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760

Volunteer Management Certificate program

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Dates & Times

March 7, 2007; 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

March 13, 2007; 1 - 5 pm

March 20, 2007; 1 - 5 pm

Sponsored by: St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.

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Date & Time

Tier I: April 17, 2007; 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tier II: May 2, 2007; 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Location

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council
5002 W. Lemon St.
Tampa, FL 33679

Media Training for Executive Leaders

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Date & Time

May 3, 2007 (Tier I); 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m

May 16, 2007 (Tier II Advanced); 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location

Children’s Board Hillsborough County
1002 E. Palm Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605

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