2004 Educational Track                                                                                                 10.23.2004  Metreon SF

1. Opening Ceremonies
2. Strategic Planning -  Setting the Vision & Building the Framework
        Speaker David La Piana, Founder,                      La Piana Associates   email to
3. Attracting and Managing Great People
        Panelist Jan Masaoka, Executive Director,          Compass Point Nonprofit Services           
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        Panelist Rebecca Jewell, Co-Chair,                      Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
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4. Doing it Yourself vs. Outsourcing Back Office Functions
        Speaker Karen Topakian, Executive Director,      Agape Foundation      email to
5. Spreading the Word- Marketing on the Cheap
        Panelist Holly Minch, Project Director,                 SPIN Project              email to
        Zach Hochstadt, Founding Partner,                      Mission Minded          email to
         Matthew Nathan, Grants Manager,                       Fred Finch Youth Services 
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6. Producing Successful Fundraisers                                                
         Speaker Elisabeth Loeffler, Executive Director,  Academy of Friends  email to
7. Fundraising 101  .
          Speaker Bob Zimmerman, President,                  Zimmerman-Lehm   email to

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WELCOME!

Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp classes help groom emerging nonprofit leaders. Over 300 enthusiastic attendees paved the way by attending our inaugural 2004 Boot Camp at Sony Metreon in San Francisco (October 23,2004).

Comprehensive leadership training for nonprofit leaders is often overlooked. Providing effective, quality public service requires strategy and long term planning. Garner some of the knowledge you need to effectively lead your nonprofit organization.

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                   Opening Ceremonies 2004


          Start your educational Track with those committed
          to nurturing higher qualities in nonprofit leadership -
               Even Craig himself!

   Speaker presentation focused on setting the vision and strategy for
   your nonprofit. Issues addressed will include collaboration vs.
   competition with others, plus:

   What is our mission and vision?
   Do we have a strategic plan?
   How does this nonprofit fit in the larger world?
       What are the pros, cons and responsibilities
       of being a registered nonprofit?

   Participants will leave with a good grasp of the strategic challenges
   facing a nonprofit in today’s environment.

        Speaker David La Piana, Founder,      
             La Piana Associates


    
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Strategic Planning

  Like building a house - a nonprofit needs a strong foundation and quality design.

        
   Attracting and Managing Great People

Panel discussion on building and maximizing relationships with Board members and volunteers, addressing organizational structure & decision making and liability concerns....

      Panelist Jan Masaoka, Executive Director,       
            CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
     Panelist Rebecca Jewell, Co-Chair,                   
            Young Nonprofit Professionals Network

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Great People

 This session is holds valuable insights in how you make the Human Resources of great quality a value.
 

Doing it Yourself vs.
Outsourcing Back Office Functions

Speaker presentation summarizing the pros and cons of outsourcing IT, HR, Finance, Legal and other operational functions

Speaker
Karen Topakian, Executive Director,   
         Agape Foundation

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Using What You Have, And Making Your Own

 The majority of nonprofits, often are administered by one person - making recruitment, fund's management, and delegation a tough row to hoe.
 

 
Spreading the Word-
Marketing on the Cheap

Panel discussion on generating buzz on a limited budget and guerilla & interactive marketing
        
Panelist Holly Minch, Project Director,
          SPIN Project
Zach Hochstadt, Founding Partner,
          Mission Minded
Matthew Nathan, Grants Manager,
          Fred Finch Youth Services

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How You Can Get Promotion

 It may not cost a lot of money to get press and public information out about your nonprofit -
but it will take some time and effort.....
 

 
        
Producing Successful Fundraisers

Most nonprofit leaders - are solo acts - having to wear many hats. When it comes to fundraising - this is often a false economy. This session gives you inside information about Academy of Friends fund raising. Are you planning a special event to raise money for your nonprofit? Attend this and learn how to plan a big bash and raise money for your cause. Whether your event is for 100 or 1000 guest, you will be taken through a step-by-step discussion on planning and executing a successful fundraiser. Topics will include planning, logistics, setting goals and budgets, recruiting volunteer leadership and launching a fundraising campaign.
        
Speaker Elisabeth Loeffler, Executive Director,      
          Academy of Friends

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A One Person Fundraising Event Planning Campaign - and it works!

 Just because you are working without staff,
doesn't mean you are doomed
in your fund raising efforts...
 

 

Fundraising 101

This speaker presentation will provide an overview of the world of nonprofit fundraising, including: concepts that ensure successful appeals; the kinds of fundraising campaigns available to nonprofits; and the respective roles of Board members, staff and volunteers. Bob will pay particular attention to the importance of building campaigns to attract gifts from individuals.
         
Speaker Bob Zimmerman, President,
            Zimmerman-Lehman

This was the last class of the 2004 Boot Camp Educational Track

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More than enough money -
if you do this right....

Understanding what you need is half the battle -
operating an effective fund raising campaign,
 is the war...