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Join us for an enlightening session with Rita Bauer, who will share her insights on the evolution and impact of the OSU Extension Service Outdoor School program on students. Rita will discuss how Submit.com has streamlined the grant application process for the Outdoor School program, enhancing management and improving overall efficiency. She will highlight the challenges faced before implementing Submit.com and how this platform has effectively addressed these issues. Key Takeaways: - Learn about the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of managing grant applications through Submit.com. - Gain insights into Rita's experiences with Submit.com and how it has revolutionized the grant application process for the Oregon State University Extension Service Outdoor School program. Register now to attend this informative webinar and discover how Submit.com has transformed the grant application process for the OSU Extension Service Outdoor School program. https://lnkd.in/gmvDbKSV.

Upcoming Webinar 🚨 Creating an alumni engagement strategy doesn't need to be difficult. With advice from industry leaders, data collected from hundreds of K-12 schools, and even marketing copy samples, you'll be ready to plan a reunion that beats your goals. Plus: hear from a GOLD Alum and learn what's stopping young alumni from giving! https://lnkd.in/evmD9sfm

🔥 Igniting Change: Uniting Missouri and Arkansas for Impact! 🔥 From the heart of Missouri to the vibrant communities of Arkansas, we're embarking on a journey to ignite change and build a brighter future together! Just yesterday, we unveiled our latest marketing efforts for the upcoming YAW events in both Missouri and Arkansas, and the response has been phenomenal. As a Hispanic woman business owner and one of the 100 entrepreneurs making waves, I am profoundly moved by the support pouring in. In Missouri, the excitement is palpable as we rally behind our cause, with guest speakers ready to lend their voices and efforts underway to secure the perfect venue. Change is happening because we believe in the power of collaboration and the dream of empowerment. Meanwhile, in Arkansas, anticipation grows as we work to connect with all those who share our vision. Although we haven't reached everyone yet, we are confident that together, we can create a brighter future. With guest speakers on standby and efforts underway to secure the ideal venue, the momentum is building. Let's bridge the gap between Missouri and Arkansas, harnessing the spirit of collaboration to ignite change that will reverberate throughout both states. Together, we're building a force for impact that cannot be ignored. Change starts with a dream, and together, we're making it happen in Missouri and Arkansas. You said Collaboration Michelle Gardner-Ince Business Strategist-Champion-Speaker 😉 this is what Aha! Workforce Education Solutions LLC does under the U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship umbrella ! https://lnkd.in/gTTmgWgz #Belief #Dreams #Collaboration #Empowerment #YAWEvent #DreamBig #CommunityChange

Another popular training opportunity from Association on Higher Education And Disability You have your choice of 4 timely topics for in-depth learning: -Leadership Boot Camp: Preparing for a Leadership Role in the Disability Field -Autism Cultural Responsiveness: Access, Inclusion, and Growth -Introduction to Disability Law for College Disability Resources Directors, Staff, and ADA/504 Officers -An Introduction to Managing Accommodations for Students in Health Science Education Programs All details are at the site. Seats go quickly for these! #disabilities #highereducation #autism #professionaldevelopment

Good lord I'm volunteering again, LOL, this time delivering training for JCI Santa Clarita and College of the Canyons students called "Monetizing Your Strengths." This event is ideal for young adults looking to convert their skills into a brand with marketable products and revenue streams. It also includes lunch and a panel with some inspiring young business owners: Christian Dadulak, Kyle Duffy, and Brittany Barlog, come on down! Our learning objectives are: 1. Identify skillsets that can generate income. 2. Determine your target market, pricing, and levels of supply and demand. 3. Compare and contrast five revenue streams and select one for yourself. 4. Describe the seven areas of business management. 5. Outline your business plan. #traininganddevelopment #marketing #strategicplanning #ifitaintfunitsdone

BREAKING NEWS: We are launching a new, six-week series of virtual education workshops for those new to the planned giving field and those who would like to break into it. See the schedule below and register now at: https://lnkd.in/gF55Aemb April 5 - Orienting Planned Giving within the Development Landscape April 12 - Developing an Annual Planned Giving Marketing Plan April 19 - Ready, Set, Go: Pulling it All Together April 26 - Ensuring the Legacy is Fulfilled May 3 - Most Common Planned Gift Vehicles May 10 - How to Have Planned Giving Conversations

Advice on Engaging an NFP Board from a Thought Leader (Andy Grove) —————————————————— I shared in a prior post Byron Wien’s sage advice on learning to say no as a way to protect your time. I would like to share another piece of luminary advice that has stuck with me - wise words from Andy Grove. When I was CEO of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, we were fortunate to have an incredible board of diverse talent and perspectives. One of those was Andy Grove, founder and former CEO of Intel. Andy was deeply involved and we spoke regularly. It is not an exaggeration to say that I felt he was a genius, and I was deeply influenced by proximity to his thought leadership. At one point, I was preparing an important presentation to the Board about our strategic plan. My deck included accolades of all that had been accomplished by the organization before I arrived. Andy reviewed my remarks before hand and shared his advice: “Don’t sing our praises. Don’t tell the Board what we have done - we know, we were there. Rather, tell us where we are going, what challenges we face, what solutions you propose, or if there are no solutions yet (e.g., no PD drug that crosses the blood/brain barrier), point out the unchartered waters we need to cross, and how the Board can help the organization get there.” This was a revolutionary mindset for a not for profit board, IMO. Too often NFP leadership simply regurgitates to a passive board all the wonderful things they have done, rather than taking advantage of the expertise and creativity in the room to problem solve and put the Board to work to help move the organization forward. And, in my experience, NFP Board members are volunteering their time precisely because they want to be pro-actively engaged and make an impact. At Rutgers, Andy Grove’s advice echoes in my mind as I seek to engage our alumni advisory board members, mentors, guest speakers, and other volunteers, to maximize their impact to the organization and provide them with a meaningful, rewarding volunteer experience.

📖 Have got so much from our partnership with Chapter One UK and my 7-year old reading buddy. Every week, whatever happens, the two of us connect for 30 mins to read a story online. Brilliant way for kids to get extra reading time, and its reminded me of a couple of things too: --- 🕐 The importance of stepping away to get perspective and fresh thinking. It's fair to say that some weeks as my reading slot approaches it can be hard to step away from the to do list. But it's always worth it, and the switch always makes me better when I return to the day job. --- 💎 If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it. Often, in the name of speed, politeness or an assumption that the cloudiness is ours, we accept a lack of clarity from each other in business. No such luxury with a 7 year old who wants to understand silent letters or magic 'e's and it's been good discipline to communicate on the terms of the listener. Educational for me too! Thanks to Sage for the Sage Foundation time, and this clever way of using it to knock down barriers for someone else learning a new skill. I'm going to miss it this Summer. 💚

One of the most informative projects I worked on at the Texas Association of Museums was the Finding Alternative Futures initiative. Funded by the Houston Endowment, this three-part project included self-paced learning online, one-on-one virtual coaching, and resource sharing and networking. Our modules covered the following topics: Online Programming: Virtual visitors are here to stay. Designing desirable online experiences and supporting them effectively through digital means is now a core program need. Operational Capacity and Continuity: Transitioning towards increasing digitally-enabled operations requires establishing new priorities and policies for business continuity. Community Engagement: Museums must use digital platforms to connect with and grow stronger in their community collaborations. Digital-Savvy Leadership: Managing today requires agile thinking, continuous and varied communication efforts, and other responsive actions. Understanding how digital tools and platforms support these key functions is critical. I've synthesized and portaged my learnings from this important project to benefit my new clients in the nonprofit world. Shout out to the team that made it possible: Deborah Howes, Koven Smith, Kate Livingston, MS, PCC, Kevin Diaz, Brian Crockett, Noël Harris, Ph.D., Katie Jackman, Brittany Petrilli, Emmy Laursen, Ed Rodley, and Ruth Ann Rugg. And Advisory Board: Dreanna Belden, Kippen de Alba Chu, Nik Honeysett, Hope Kandel, Dr. Kim McCray, Holly Witchey, Eric Lupfer, and Kathryn Mitchell. More at: https://lnkd.in/gnHBUpqP

Submit a proposal for the SPARC, Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative National Conference October 6-9. Deadline is May 1st! If you are in an 'adjacent' space to the Summer & Auxiliary Programs / Independent school world and would like to brainstorm participating in the conference - please reach out! Relevant topics could include: leadership, coaching, marketing, AI, entrepreneurship, ... 🎯 🌄 The setting is beautiful! 🎉 The people are amazing! 😎 The energy is fantastic! One of my favorite professional development events of the year! #independentschools #indyschools #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #entrepreneurship #growthmindset #summerprograms #auxiliaryprograms