The Boot Camp for Nonprofits
The Empowering, One-Day Conference That Will Take Years Off Your Learning Curve!
Who Is It For?
Our Boot Camp is custom-tailored for leaders of new, fairly new or even long-established 501(c)(3) organizations who are looking to bolster their knowledge and nonprofit management skill set. Board members, executive directors, program leaders, key employees...there is something here for each of you.
What Will You Learn?
Just what it means to run a 501(c)(3) organization.
There is a lot more to this than you might think! You will walk away with a much clearer picture of what you are getting into and what it takes to do it right.
The principles of effective governance.
Without an effective rudder, your ship will stay in port...or maybe even drift at sea and sink. Your Boot Camp experience will arm you with the the strategic governance practices that can make or break your nonprofit.
How to manage people and programs.
Nonprofits would be so much easier to operate without people and programs, wouldn't they? But then, you wouldn't have much of an organization! Learn the principles and best practices that the most effective nonprofits use to ensure success.
The ins-and-outs of compliance that you simply must know.
Failing to understand these compliance requirements can be very painful...and just might jeopardize your organization's very existence. Compliance doesn't have to be a nightmare. You just need to know what's required, then do it.
How to avoid the pitfalls so common to other nonprofits.
Falling down is easy...but so is walking! It's the getting up part that can be difficult. We'll teach you how to stay upright and steer clear of the traps that can compromise, or even halt, your effectiveness. And, if you are already in a hole, we'll show you how to stop digging!
Staying out of the IRS crosshairs.
Nobody wants an IRS confrontation. Could it be that your nonprofit is inviting one without even knowing it? The tips you'll learn will get the target off of your back.
The principles for THRIVING in a tough economy.
It rough out there. The majority of nonprofits saw revenue decline in 2009. Don't be a statistic. Be an exception. It is possible to THRIVE, not just survive...if you know these principles.
The keys to maximizing your funding efforts.
Most organizations are clueless about effective fundraising. Learn to think differently about funding and watch your organization reach levels it never has before. The tips and ideas you learn in our Boot Camp might be what makes 2010 a turning point for you.
Why your organization's public image can make or break you.
If your first impression is bad, you may never get a second chance. We'll help you understand the things that collectively make up your public image...and what your public image might be saying about you. Better yet, you'll learn how to polish it up!
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Nashville, Tennessee -
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Testimonials
"Great information and direction. You answered a lot of questions, but have created more! I look forward to working with you in the future."
Don S.
Winchester, California
"I loved it! The information I received made me more confident that I can move forward to the future knowing Foundation Group is there to answer questions, support and walk us through road blocks."
Colette B.
Franklin, Tennessee
"The Boot Camp provided excellent information, especially for a nonprofit newbie. The speakers were excellent, and there were numerous topics that I would love to explore more in-depth. Great job...keep up the good work."
Chris F.
St. Joseph, Michigan
"I learned a ton!! Very helpful. There is much more for me to learn."
Susan P.
Newburgh, Indiana
"Great class! It was what I needed..."
Robert S.
Austin, Texas
You have been asking for it...now it's finally here:
A day-long seminar designed to be empowering, informative, interactive...and dare we say it, FUN!
Invest in the success of your nonprofit. Register for the next Boot Camp and see for yourself what our previous attendees already know!
Greg McRay, EA is a co-owner and co-founder of The Foundation Group. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, he is credentialed by the Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Agent, licensed to practice tax cases before the federal government. With his background in accounting, Greg began working extensively with nonprofit organizations in the early 1990s. What started as a freelance practice continued to grow and eventually led to the development of a professional services firm to address the specialized needs of nonprofit organizations. Teaming with long-time friend and associate, Blair Dudley, together they launched Foundation Group in September 1995. Since that time, Greg and the rest of the Foundation Group team have been privileged to work with many thousands of nonprofits nationwide. Greg is the primary author of Foundation Group's weekly blog articles and is a Platinum Author at ezinearticles.com and a contributor to technorati.com and Newstex.com, focusing on various topics related to effective nonprofit management.
Blair Dudley, CPA, MBA is also a co-owner and co-founder of The Foundation Group. He holds B.S. and M.S. (MBA) degrees from Tennessee Technological University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Blair was a former top-ten auditor for the State of Tennessee where he honed his skills in the areas of payroll, tax and compliance. Additionally, his active involvement regionally and nationally since 1988 with the world's largest, nonprofit, professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, has provided valuable hands-on insight into large-organization governance. He has trained hundreds of volunteer leaders and, as a National Vice President, presided over the streamlining and refocusing of over 120,000 alumni volunteers. His focus on small, easily managed, details of volunteer management is the key to matching volunteer achievements with organizational goals. Since co-founding Foundation Group with Greg, he has put his leadership and training know-how to work for both the company in managing its growth over the years, but more importantly to the benefit of the clients Foundation Group serves.
Sandy Rees, CFRE is a free-lance nonprofit management consultant and fundraising expert. She obtained her Certified Fundraising Executive certification in 2003 and is the author of the blog Get Fully Funded, a contributor to Step-by-Step Fundraising and is a Platinum Author on ezinearticles.com. As an accomplished presenter and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Master Trainer, Sandy has led fundraising seminars for many groups including America's Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, the Amputee Coalition of America and the Chattanooga Center for Nonprofits. She not only speaks about nonprofits, she is an active volunteer with Shangra-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding and Lost Sheep Ministries, as well as serving on the board of Loudon County (TN) Habitat for Humanity and other community groups.
Sandy's passion is showing small nonprofit organizations how to raise money, strengthen their boards, and build lasting relationships with donors.
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