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    • 19 Sep 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Casper College, Gateway Conference Hall, Room GW225, Casper, WY
    • 6
    Register

    This in-person, one-day workshop will empower nonprofit executive directors and senior managers to build skills and gain confidence in leading your organization’s path toward financial health and sustainability. The program will encompass the fundamentals of financial strategy, a useful framework for nonprofit business models, as well as principles of financial leadership with your key stakeholders. This will be a dynamic, interactive program with discussion and hands-on group exercises.

    This in-person workshop content includes: 

    • Financial Strategy Essentials (Strategic Thinking, Key Metrics, Telling a Story with Numbers)
    • Understanding the Nonprofit Business Model (Sources of Financial Stress, Elements of a Business Model, Operational Core, Value Propositions) 
    • Financial Leadership (Storytelling as a Leadership Technique, Goal Setting, Building Alignment, Short- and Long-Term Planning)

    Price (includes workbook and lunch):

    • $45.00 per person for Natrona County Nonprofits
    • $75.00 per person for WNN members outside of Natrona County (not located in Natrona County and not a WNN member, join today)

    Presenter:

    Scott Schaffer, Principal of Public Interest Management Group, is a nonprofit sector thought leader on financial health and sustainability. As past CEO of organizations in the health, housing and environmental fields, he’s led financial turnarounds and built resilient organizations. As a management consultant, he’s helped over 100 nonprofits chart courses toward financial health. Scott has a background in finance, economics, and behavioral science, and is a frequent presenter on workshops about strategic financial management. 

    This training is made possible through a Natrona Collective Health Trust grant.

    Cancellation Policy: Refunds, less a $5 processing fee, will be provided for cancellations received by September 11th. 

    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Kind Grounds, 1868 S Poplar Street, Casper, WY
    Register

    In September, the Natrona County Nonprofit Networking Event will be hosted at Kind Grounds!

    On Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., organizations are invited to learn more about the services provided by Kind Grounds and network. To continue fostering professional relationships within Natrona County, organizational leaders are encouraged to invite staff and board members to engage in this networking opportunity. If you have additional questions about the event, please contact Director of Learning and Development Tess Mittelstadt at tmittelstadt@wynonprofit.org.

    Networking events in Natrona County are possible because of the generosity of the Natrona Collective Health Trust and nonprofit partners like Kind Grounds!

    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Online

    This is Part 1 of the 3-part Deeper Learning Fall Series. All sessions are moderated by Nancy Bacon of the Nonprofit Learning Center.

    As a learning designer, what do you do when people know they need to wear their safety glasses, add to their retirement savings, update their client records, finish their compliance training, or submit their expense reports on time, but they still aren’t doing it?

    This session will explore how to design with principles and models from behavioral science. We will examine behavior change from several different angles, using techniques from the fields of neuroscience, behavioral economics, behavioral psychology, persuasive technology, and user experience design.

    In this session, we will look at the top reasons why learning fails to change behavior and what you can do instead.  Drawing on current research into behavior change interventions, this session will:

    • Help you diagnose the root causes for difficult behavior change challenges

    • Map solutions using comprehensive research-based models

    • Redesign learning materials to be more effective at motivating sustainable behavior change

    PRESENTER

    Julie Dirksen is the author of both Design For How People Learn and Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change. She is a learning strategy consultant with a focus on incorporating behavioral science into learning interventions. Her MS degree is in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University. She’s been an adjunct faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and is a Learning Guild Guildmaster. She is happiest when she gets to learn something new, and you can find her at usablelearning.com.

    Cost to Register:  

    Individual Session - $75 or Full Series - $170

    Member Discount Code Required. See previously sent member email, Member Bulletin, or email info@wynonprofit.org to obtain the code.

    All sessions will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recordings and have access for 3 months. If you are unable to attend the session, we encourage you to register anyway so you receive all of the related materials. Because the sessions will be recorded, we are unable to offer refunds.

    Closed captioning will be available in all sessions in the series. We will do our best to accommodate any other accessibility needs expressed through the registration system.

    • 01 Oct 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Cheyenne- 1400 East College Drive (LCCC)
    Register


    Whether you are a seasoned board member, new to the nonprofit sector, or a leader ready to serve, this in-person workshop equips attendees with practical knowledge of the essential functions of a Board of Directors. In addition to understanding a board member's responsibilities, attendees will gain valuable insights into building effective relationships within the organization and be given the tools needed to conduct an initial review of a Board of Directors.

    Topics discussed in the workshop include:

    • The roles and responsibilities of board members, including legal obligations
    • Guidance for incorporating a board members’ responsibilities into the onboarding process
    • Developing a constructive partnership between the board chair and executive leader
    • Support to evaluate the composition of an organization's Board of Directors

    Attendees will receive a 20-page handout with workshop content and links to resources.

    Presenter/Facilitator: Tess Mittelstadt, Director of Learning and Development, Wyoming Nonprofit Network
    Tess holds a master’s in public administration, with a focus on nonprofits, from the University of Wyoming and has served as executive director, director of development, and board member in the nonprofit sector. As the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of Learning and Development, Tess is committed to supporting organizations across the state to reach their full potential.

    Cancellations: Please email jshields@wynonprofit.org to cancel. Refunds, less a $10 processing fee, will be provided if notified by September 29th. 

    • 03 Oct 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • SC Broadway Center, 245 Broadway, Sheridan

    In partnership with...

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    This intensive one-day workshop is designed for nonprofit professionals who want to leverage ChatGPT to increase productivity, build better relationships, and boost fundraising efforts. Through interactive sessions, participants will discover how to integrate AI tools effectively into their operations, communications strategies, and donor engagement processes.

    Workshop Flyer

    Registration Fee:
    $125 first person, $100 for each additional person

    Register

    Registration and payment is through the Center for a Vital Community. If you have questions regarding this training, contact them at 307-675-0831.

    • 10 Oct 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 1017 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne
    Register


    Join us for a time of great friends and great discussion as we start the day with like-minded nonprofit leaders. Come meet others from the local nonprofit sector who experience many of the same things you do.

    Hosts: United Way of Laramie County and Recover Wyoming

    Please register so we know how many people our hosts need to plan for.

    The Laramie County Nonprofit Networking Meeting is a monthly opportunity to meet with peers, create partnerships and collaborations with other like-minded leaders, learn and develop your skills, and explore topics relevant to our nonprofit work!  


    • 15 Oct 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Riverton - 2660 Peck Ave, Bldg. ITECC Rm. 125 (CWC)
    Register


    Whether you are a seasoned board member, new to the nonprofit sector, or a leader ready to serve, this in-person workshop equips attendees with practical knowledge of the essential functions of a Board of Directors. In addition to understanding a board member's responsibilities, attendees will gain valuable insights into building effective relationships within the organization and be given the tools needed to conduct an initial review of a Board of Directors.

    Topics discussed in the workshop include:

    • The roles and responsibilities of board members, including legal obligations
    • Guidance for incorporating a board members’ responsibilities into the onboarding process
    • Developing a constructive partnership between the board chair and executive leader
    • Support to evaluate the composition of an organization's Board of Directors

    Attendees will receive a 20-page handout with workshop content and links to resources.

    Presenter/Facilitator: Tess Mittelstadt, Director of Learning and Development, Wyoming Nonprofit Network
    Tess holds a master’s in public administration, with a focus on nonprofits, from the University of Wyoming and has served as executive director, director of development, and board member in the nonprofit sector. As the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of Learning and Development, Tess is committed to supporting organizations across the state to reach their full potential.

    Cancellations: Please email jshields@wynonprofit.org to cancel. Refunds, less a $10 processing fee, will be provided if notified by October 13th. 

    • 16 Oct 2024
    • 18 Oct 2024
    • Jackson, WY
    Register

    ANNUAL WYOMING FUNDERS SUMMIT

    This is an invite-only meeting for members of WyoFunders.

    WyoFunders is an alliance of foundations and philanthropists coming together to foster learning opportunities and collaboration.

    For more information, contact Jody Shields.



    • 16 Oct 2024
    • 17 Oct 2024
    • Jackson, WY
    Register

    WYOMING FUNDERS SUMMIT - Guest Invitation

    WyoFunders is an alliance of foundations and philanthropists coming together to foster learning opportunities and collaboration.

    This is an invite-only event.  Please contact Jody Shields for more information. 



    • 17 Oct 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Cody - 720 Sheridan Ave (Buffalo Bill Center of the West)
    Register


    Whether you are a seasoned board member, new to the nonprofit sector, or a leader ready to serve, this in-person workshop equips attendees with practical knowledge of the essential functions of a Board of Directors. In addition to understanding a board member's responsibilities, attendees will gain valuable insights into building effective relationships within the organization and be given the tools needed to conduct an initial review of a Board of Directors.

    Topics discussed in the workshop include:

    • The roles and responsibilities of board members, including legal obligations
    • Guidance for incorporating a board members’ responsibilities into the onboarding process
    • Developing a constructive partnership between the board chair and executive leader
    • Support to evaluate the composition of an organization's Board of Directors

    Attendees will receive a 20-page handout with workshop content and links to resources.

    Presenter/Facilitator: Tess Mittelstadt, Director of Learning and Development, Wyoming Nonprofit Network
    Tess holds a master’s in public administration, with a focus on nonprofits, from the University of Wyoming and has served as executive director, director of development, and board member in the nonprofit sector. As the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of Learning and Development, Tess is committed to supporting organizations across the state to reach their full potential.

    Cancellations: Please email jshields@wynonprofit.org to cancel. Refunds, less a $10 processing fee, will be provided if notified by October 15th. 

    • 25 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Online

    This is Part 2 of the 3-part Deeper Learning Fall Series. All sessions are moderated by Nancy Bacon of the Nonprofit Learning Center.

    For millennia, Native peoples have used stories to unlock learning. Stories introduce cultural humility, expose cultural biases, and show us how preconceived notions influence how we learn and retain information. When we harness the power of stories in our learning and development programs, we can better understand our audience and build inclusive learning, using the Native American culture as an example.

    This session will use a storytelling method to introduce how cultural considerations and lived experiences can influence how one learns. Through mini-lessons and stories, we will experience a cultural way of teaching from Indigenous cultures. We will see, for example, how Native American stories often include elements of nature to teach a lesson, showing our connectedness to all things and helping in knowledge retention by relating the lesson to a visual aid.

    PRESENTER

    Fawn Sanchez is Shoshone-Bannock from Fort Hall, Idaho, and is Carizzo-Comcrudo, an Indigenous tribe in Mexico. Fawn is a Learning and Development professional, having spent 11 years at Amazon managing Learning strategy across several technical programs and global organizations. Fawn currently manages learning programs on Native American cultural awareness at Tribal Tech, LLC. A diversity thought leader, Fawn previously led the Indigenous Peoples ERG at Amazon for 7 years. Fawn is an AISES Sequoyah Fellow, and a member of the Indigi-Genius AI Board of Directors, providing culturally relevant AI/ML educational programming to Native youth and educators. Fawn is a mentor and speaker with Ignite Worldwide, an organization that creates equity in STEM careers and works to bridge the digital divide and remove barriers to accessing STEM education in underserved communities. Fawn is a 3rd generation Army Veteran and served 8 years of active duty in the US Army. Fawn has a BA in Journalism, an MA in Human Resource Management, an MBA, and a PHR Certification, and is an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and certified in AI for Business Essentials. Fawn lives in the Seattle area with her children Eli (7), and Isabella (16).

    Cost to Register:  

    Individual Session - $75 or Full Series - $170

    Member Discount Code Required. See previously sent member email, Member Bulletin, or email info@wynonprofit.org to obtain the code.

    All sessions will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recordings and have access for 3 months. If you are unable to attend the session, we encourage you to register anyway so you receive all of the related materials. Because the sessions will be recorded, we are unable to offer refunds.

    Closed captioning will be available in all sessions in the series. We will do our best to accommodate any other accessibility needs expressed through the registration system.

    • 07 Nov 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Natrona County YMCA Community Studio, 1611 Casper Mountain Road, Casper, WY 82601
    Register

    Whether you are a seasoned board member, new to the nonprofit sector, or a leader ready to serve, this in-person workshop equips attendees with practical knowledge of the essential functions of a Board of Directors. In addition to understanding a board member's responsibilities, attendees will gain valuable insights into building effective relationships within the organization and be given the tools needed to conduct an initial review of a Board of Directors.

    Topics discussed in the workshop include:

    • The roles and responsibilities of board members, including legal obligations
    • Guidance for incorporating a board members’ responsibilities into the onboarding process
    • Developing a constructive partnership between the board chair and executive leader
    • Support to evaluate the composition of an organization's Board of Directors

    Attendees will receive a 20-page handout with workshop content and links to resources.

    Presenter/Facilitator: 
    Tess Mittelstadt, Director of Learning and Development, Wyoming Nonprofit Network
    Tess holds a master’s in public administration, with a focus on nonprofits, from the University of Wyoming and has served as executive director, director of development, and board member in the nonprofit sector. As the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of Learning and Development, Tess is committed to supporting organizations across the state to reach their full potential.

    Cancellations: Please email jshields@wynonprofit.org to cancel. Refunds, less a $10 processing fee, will be provided if notified by November 5th. 

    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 314 E 21st Street
    Register


    Join us for a time of great friends and great discussion as we start the day with like-minded nonprofit leaders. Come meet others from the local nonprofit sector who experience many of the same things you do.

    Hosts: Wyoming Children's Society and Wyoming Congressional Award  Council 

    Please register so we know how many people our hosts need to plan for.

    The Laramie County Nonprofit Networking Meeting is a monthly opportunity to meet with peers, create partnerships and collaborations with other like-minded leaders, learn and develop your skills, and explore topics relevant to our nonprofit work!  


    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Online

    This is Part 3 of the 3-part Deeper Learning Fall Series. All sessions are moderated by Nancy Bacon of the Nonprofit Learning Center.

    Are you a nonprofit trainer or learning leader overwhelmed by the demands of creating and delivering effective content with limited resources? Do you sense AI may have some answers yet don’t feel confident using it? Join us for a workshop designed to show you how AI tools can revolutionize your training and professional development practices.

    During this online workshop, you will:

    • Discover AI Tools: Get hands-on experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Anthropic's Console, and Claude.ai, and learn how they can streamline your content creation process.
    • Experience a Campaign Mindset: Shift from traditional, time-consuming methods to a campaign-focused approach that maximizes impact with minimal effort.
    • Explore AI-driven Efficiency and Effectiveness: Overcome common challenges such as lack of time, staff, and budget by leveraging AI to repurpose content quickly and effective.

    Key Takeaways include:
    • Practical Skills: Gain actionable skills to integrate AI into your training toolkit.

    • Resource Optimization: Learn strategies to optimize your resources and deliver better results.

    • Future-Ready: Equip yourself with cutting-edge techniques to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of learning and development.

    By the end of this session, you will feel more confident in your ability to save time and resources by using AI and to deliver more engaging and impactful learning experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your training practices and achieve better results with AI. 

    PRESENTER

    With over two decades of expertise, Mike Taylor stands at the forefront of instructional design and learning technology. He currently works at Nationwide in Columbus, Ohio and also teaches in the Instructional Design & Learning Technology graduate program at Franklin University. Mike is known for his practical approach to learning and is a popular speaker at industry events. He is passionate about helping others succeed in the field of instructional design and is dedicated to delivering high-quality learning experiences.


    Cost to Register:  

    Individual Session - $75 or Full Series - $170

    Member Discount Code Required. See previously sent member email, Member Bulletin, or email info@wynonprofit.org to obtain the code.

    All sessions will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recordings and have access for 3 months. If you are unable to attend the session, we encourage you to register anyway so you receive all of the related materials. Because the sessions will be recorded, we are unable to offer refunds.

    Closed captioning will be available in all sessions in the series. We will do our best to accommodate any other accessibility needs expressed through the registration system.

    • 19 Nov 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Douglas - 800 S Wind River Dr. (Eastern Wyo College)
    Register

    Whether you are a seasoned board member, new to the nonprofit sector, or a leader ready to serve, this in-person workshop equips attendees with practical knowledge of the essential functions of a Board of Directors. In addition to understanding a board member's responsibilities, attendees will gain valuable insights into building effective relationships within the organization and be given the tools needed to conduct an initial review of a Board of Directors.

    Topics discussed in the workshop include:

    • The roles and responsibilities of board members, including legal obligations
    • Guidance for incorporating a board members’ responsibilities into the onboarding process
    • Developing a constructive partnership between the board chair and executive leader
    • Support to evaluate the composition of an organization's Board of Directors

    Attendees will receive a 20-page handout with workshop content and links to resources.

    Presenter/Facilitator: 
    Tess Mittelstadt, Director of Learning and Development, Wyoming Nonprofit Network
    Tess holds a master’s in public administration, with a focus on nonprofits, from the University of Wyoming and has served as executive director, director of development, and board member in the nonprofit sector. As the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s Director of Learning and Development, Tess is committed to supporting organizations across the state to reach their full potential.

    Cancellations: Please email jshields@wynonprofit.org to cancel. Refunds, less a $10 processing fee, will be provided if notified by November 15th. 

    • 22 Jan 2025
    • 20 May 2025
    • Online Series and In-Person Session
    Register


    The manual you've always wanted, the guidance you've always needed,
    and the tools to help you with work-life balance.

    We are once again partnering with Incite! Consulting to offer this professional development opportunity to Executive Directors/CEOs in 2025. The training is ideal for new nonprofit executive directors and those who have been on the job for a while but still needing support

    There will be five, two-hour virtual sessions and an in-person capstone session. 

    Session topics:

    • Self-Care and Time Management
    • Staff and Volunteer Coaching
    • Board - Director Relations and Board Development
    • Fundraising and Community Outreach
    • Succession Planning and Systems for Success
    • Case Study

    Presenter/Coach/Consultant:  Kari Anderson, Principal, Incite! Consulting

    Price includes:

    • Five, two-hour virtual sessions
    • In-person capstone session on May 20th in Cheyenne (lunch provided)
    • Workbooks and action items between monthly sessions
    • One hour of additional coaching/consulting with InCite! Consulting during 2025
    FLYER with Session Information and Presenter Bio

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