Upcoming Workshops
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9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Major funders and grant makers have been putting increasing pressure on nonprofits to more accurately evaluate the impact their programs have on change in the communities they engage. This foundational workshop is for organizational leaders in the philanthropy space who wish to engage in program evaluation, but wish to do so in an intentional manner that honors and embraces inclusivity. This offering is co-convened by The California Lutheran University Center for Nonprofit Leadership, The Fund For Santa Barbara and The McCune Foundation.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Center
Every fundraising activity requires time and resources. Balance out the yearly workload and cashflow with a thoughtful development plan that progresses from month to month. Engage donors with mission-driven fundraising that invites their philanthropic support. Workshop participants will create an annual plan that incorporates different types of fundraising and flows smoothly over the course of a year.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Developing a strategic plan for your nonprofit organization is not a decision to be taken lightly. Building an impactful strategic plan takes significant time, resources and research. In this workshop, we will explore the critical questions nonprofit leaders should ask BEFORE beginning the strategic planning process and highlight the key steps organization’s should take to prepare themselves to launch an effective strategic planning initiative.
9:00 - 10:30 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Access to publicly available data gathered through prospect research offers fundraisers a wealth of information about potential supporters. This session will offer participants an overview of how they can utilize prospect research to move donors into relationships through discovery and qualification outreach.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
In this class, nonprofit leaders will learn how develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly to look for potential landmines. Learning about cash projections is also a wonderful method to get familiar and comfortable with financials because cash projections tend to be a more intuitive way of looking at financial information.
8:30 - 10:30 am
California Lutheran - Oxnard Campus
A bi-monthly, networking event for Ventura County and Central Coast Nonprofit Professionals to connect, share mission, and discover opportunities for ongoing partnership. This event is co-hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and VCCF. Topic: Join us for a panel discussion with decision-makers representing private, community and corporate foundations. Get an inside look on what funders are looking for and how nonprofits can best present their mission, organization and projects for success.
8:30 - 12:30 pm
Cal Lutheran Oxnard Center
The last few years have been a time of unprecedented change for our world and for our organizations. When you think about all of the changes your organization has been through, is going through, or or is about to go through, what feelings come up? What thoughts? What questions? This interactive workshop is designed to answer those questions and help manage the feelings that are associated with change. Participants will be introduced to the work of William Bridges, who draws a distinction between the changes that people and organizations go through and the psychological and emotional impact of that change on individuals, groups, and organizations.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran Oxnard Center
This workshop explores the transformational value of formalizing a strategic plan. The course interweaves case examples and exercises to give participants a practical understanding of how to apply their learning to situations in their organizations.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Join us to learn how to build a budget for sound fiscal management for your nonprofit organization, and use your budget to deal with multiple programs and multiple funding sources. Learn how to budget like a pro!
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran University as we host a virtual forum with Cassie Carter, Vice President, Fundraising at Campbell & Company. She will share insights from the 2024 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy in America. Learn about emerging philanthropic trends and their implications for fundraising strategies and approaches with your nonprofit organization.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
How long will it take for your organization to meet its mission, declare victory, and go out of business? Some nonprofits can envision success in a decade or two; others expect to continue for generations. If you’re not activating the next generation of leaders, who will carry on? How are you adapting to demographic and social changes that make board recruitment – and board leadership – more challenging?
9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
As nonprofit boards strive to be more effective, they are actively working to recruit board members who support their ideals, represent the diversity of the community, and bring a wide range of skills. So, what holds these dynamic Boards from reaching their true potential?