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Board Basics  (#17657)

Outlines the responsibilities of board members of not-for-profit organizations such as 4-H leader associations and committees. Topics covered include marketing, budgeting, planning, recruiting, preparing for meetings, orienting new members, etc.  (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (30:00)

Board Governance: Building a Passion for Mission  (#18167)

Edited version of 11/18/99 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Features Carol Weisman, a practical humorist with an energetic style, who addresses issues common to nonprofit boards and crucial to a nonprofit’s success.  Focuses on creative ways to recruit, engage and involve board members. (1999) - VHS VIDEO (92:00), PRINT MATERIALS.  (Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Series)

Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Series 

Series of eight programs specifically designed to address the core competencies deemed necessary to successfully lead and manage a nonprofit organization.  Intended for board members and paid or volunteer middle management staff of nonprofit organizations.   VHS VIDEOS.  SEE INDIVIDUAL TITLES FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION.

Board Governance: Building a Passion for Mission – #18167

Marketing: Connecting with Your Clients and Community – #18163

Mission-Based Management: Getting More Mission for Your Money – #18165

Resource Development: Involvement and Investment – #18164

Social Entrepreneurship: Financially Empowering Your Organization – #18166

Strategic Alliances: Enhancing Your Effectiveness – #18333

Strategic Planning: Charting Your Course for Success – #18162 

Volunteer Management: Attracting & Keeping the Best – #18170

Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations Enrichment Program Series 

Supplements the “Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Series”.    VHS VIDEOS.  SEE INDIVIDUAL TITLES FOR MORE COMPLETE  INFORMATION.

Outcome Measurement – #18334

Marketing: Connecting with Your Clients and Community  (#18163)

Edited version of 1/20/00 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Marketing Professor Karen Fox takes a no-nonsense approach to developing a useful marketing plan for a nonprofit organization.  Viewers will learn how to translate feedback from clients and the community into better marketing decisions. (2000) – VHS VIDEO (92:00), PRINT MATERIALS.   (Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Series)

Mission-Based Management: Getting More Mission for Your Money  (#18165)

Edited version of 2/17/00 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Nationally known trainer, author and consultant Peter Brinckerhoff teaches the management approach more and more nonprofits need in today’s competitive environment.   Looks at how to get more out of existing resources by using standard business techniques. (2000) – VHS VIDEO (92:00), PRINT MATERIALS.  (Excellence in NonProfit Leadership & Management Series)

Outcome Measurement (#18334)

Edited version of 1/13/2000 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Focuses on how nonprofit and public sector organizations can implement the process of outcome measurement.  Meg Plants of United Way of America discusses what outcomes are, how they are different from activities, and how their measurement can benefit your organization and your communication with stockholders. (2000) – VHS VIDEO (94:00), PRINT MATERIALS.  (Learning Institute for Non Profit Organizations Enrichment Programs Series)

Resource Development: Involvement and Investment  (#18164)

Edited version of 10/21/99 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Jimmie Alford focuses on proven donor support and fund development strategies for nonprofit organizations.  (1999) -VHS VIDEO (91:00), PRINT MATERIALS.  (Excellence in NonProfit Leadership and Management Series)

Social Entrepreneurship: Financially Empowering Your  Organization (#18166)

Edited version of 3/16/00 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Jeff Boschee covers a relatively new concept – using entrepreneurial strategies to further social causes.  He sheds light on why nonprofits are aggressively adopting entrepreneurial strategies and provides learners a tool for assessing their activities from both a mission and earned income perspective. (2000) - VHS VIDEO (91:00), PRINT MATERIALS.  (Excellence in Non-Profit Leadership and Management Series).

Strategic Alliances: Enhancing Your Effectiveness (#18333)

Edited version of 5/18/00 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Dr. Richard Jones and Dr. David Campbell outline the various forms of strategic alliances and explain the principles involved in developing successful alliances. (2000) – VHS VIDEO (91:00), PRINT MATERIALS.  (Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management).

Strategic Planning: Charting Your Course for Success (#18162)

Edited version of 9/16/99 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Frank Martinelli teaches the process of strategic planning for nonprofit organizations, as well as practical techniques for creating a successful plan. (1999) – VHS VIDEO (92:00),  PRINT MATERIALS.  (Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Series).

Volunteer Management: Attracting and Keeping the Best  (#18170)

Edited version of 4/20/00 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Susan Ellis, an internationally known consultant, author and educator in the field of volunteer management, provides the keys to volunteer recruitment and management and demonstrates how to lay the foundation for successful teamwork. (2000) – VHS VIDEO (91:00), PRINT MATERIALS.   (Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership & Management Series)