New Nonprofit Leaders Bootcamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipping emerging leaders with tips and tools. Join us for an In-person training for new executive directors, managers, and mid-career professionals with the Nonprofit Navigators team!

What to Expect

 Empowering Leaders: Fundraising Fundamentals and AI Integration

• A comprehensive guide for new leaders on fundraising and grant writing, exploring how AI tools can optimize time management and resource acquisition.

Bridging the Divide: Mastering Board-Leadership Communication

• Learn how to transform conflict into constructive dialogue and build a strong, unified vision between leadership and the board, empowering your organization for success.

Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Leaders

• A focused, practical workshop to equip new Executive Directors and Board Chairs with the tools to chart a clear, actionable path for their organization’s future.

Navigating Leadership: Expert Advice for Emerging Leaders

• Gain practical wisdom and avoid common pitfalls with this panel of seasoned leaders, who will share the essential knowledge they wish they had possessed at the beginning of their careers.

Lunch & Learn: Leveraging Working Genius for Enhanced Team Communication and Morale

• This session will explore how Working Genius assessments provide valuable insights into individual work styles, enabling teams to optimize collaboration and communication for improved morale and productivity.

About the Speakers

Lara Allen: Owner/Alabama Team. Lara Allen has served as live-in staff in transitional homes, development coordinator for a multi-faceted agency in urban Denver, and grant writer/consultant for numerous nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Cedarville University. Lara founded Nonprofit Navigators (AKA Allen Consultants, Inc.) in 2008, and has grown the organization into a firm that serves nonprofit organizations in multiple states. Her attention to detail ensures deadlines are met and foundation guidelines are followed.

Eloise Casdorph: With a wealth of experience spanning nearly 20 years in government and social services, Eloise Casdorph started at Nonprofit Navigators in 2018 and brings a dynamic perspective to the realm of nonprofit development. Eloise has dedicated her career to various nonprofit causes, such as youth organizations, mental health counseling, domestic violence services, and disaster relief agencies. Eloise's unique blend of analytical thinking and creativity positions her as a skilled nonprofit consultant. Her strength lies in effective interpersonal communication, coupled with a talent for excellently narrating the impactful stories of nonprofit agencies. Eloise has served on several boards and holds a BS in Human Services with a concentration on Domestic Violence Counseling from Metropolitan State University of Denver. In her role as Nonprofit Strategist, she specializes in board development, program development, and grant writing, contributing significantly to the strategic growth and effectiveness of the organizations she serves. 

Megan Ream Ferry: Megan Ream Ferry began working with Nonprofit Navigators in 2019 and brings 20+ years of fundraising experience to her role, serving as a Development Coordinator, an Acting Executive Director, a grant writer, and a consultant. She has worked, often as the sole development staff person, in higher education, membership associations, environmental organizations, and nonprofits that serve individuals with disabilities. She is also a Past President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Colorado Chapter and served as Secretary for the Mountain Phoenix Community School Governing Council from 2022-2024. Megan holds an MA in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and a BA in History and Political Science from Arizona State University. She is also a proud alumna of the Institute for Leaders in Development at the University of Denver.
 

Pricing

• $100.00 - Members

• $160.00 - Non-members

Lunch will be provided for Nonprofit Bootcamp Attendees