Friday, January 27, 2012

Reduced Hotel Rate from the Spokane Club for Conference Attendees

If you’re coming from out of town for the Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference on February 16, 2012, the Spokane Club Inn has offered a reduced rate of $95 for King/Queen rooms and $115 for deluxe rooms, both with access to athletic facilities, for February 15-16.

For reservations, call the hotel directly at (509) 838-8511. They ask that you DO NOT make reservation online.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Conference Session: Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Speaker: Dave Heyamoto, SNAP Financial Access

Dave is the Business Development Manager for SNAP Financial Access and assists low to moderate income families to increase family income, create financial assets, and build a financial future through small business ownership.  He has 34 years of experience in the corporate business world developing and implementing strategic planning initiatives. Dave has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and has completed course work through the EWU MBA Program.

By attending this class, you’ll cover subject matters such as: 
  • What is a strategic plan, why is it important, and how to get started
  • How strategic planning manages for the continuously changing environment including:
    • Decreases in federal funding
    • Changes in political winds
    • Staffing issues  
    • Competition for scarce resources
  • Benefits to establishing a strategic plan and the consequences of not doing so
  • Case-based examples of current non-profit strategic plans used at SNAP
Check out this video to learn more about SNAP's programs and services:



Join Dave at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series held Thursday, February 16th, 2012, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information, visit the AE website.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Reduced Hotel Rate from the Red Lion for Conference Attendees

If you’re coming from out of town for the Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference on February 16, 2012, the Red Lion Hotel has offered a reduced room rate from February 15-16.

For reservations, visit their website or call 1-800-RED-LION (1-800-733-5466) and request "AE Consulting special rates."

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Conference Session: Marketing in the Tech Era

Speakers: Tine and Ed Reese, Sixth Man Marketing
www.sixthmanmarketing.com

Tine and Ed Reese are a dynamic, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable duo that will offer information on this topic not to be missed! 

Tine Reese, Usability Analyst, has a BA in Communication Arts and Design and is passionate about thoughtfully integrating good design, clear communication, and user expectations in all facets of the online experience. She knows what motivates people to take action on the web and is also the founder and director of the local nonprofit Bloom Spokane

Ed Reese, Principal of Sixth Man Marketing, is equal parts website analyst, SEO, and online marketing strategist. He ensures that client websites and online marketing campaigns are optimized to produce a promising return on investment for the business. Ed is also a national marketing speaker, member of the Get Listed University Faculty, and has a BA in Mass Media Communications. 

This session’s learning objectives will cover:
  • The nitty-gritty of the ever-changing social media landscape 
  • The multiple tools available and what’s best for what activity 
  • And how to create a plan to engage an audience and offer content that cuts through the noise!
Join Tine and Ed at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series Thursday, February 16th, 2011, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information visit the AE website.

Monday, January 9, 2012

OPEN SEATS!! Getting Started Roundtable Sessions – FREE (9:30a – 11:30am)

Seating available!! Please RSVP for attendance and/or lunch!!

The February 16, 2012 Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference will host a NEW and FREE roundtable session for individuals who think they want to start a nonprofit. If you have an idea that you think would be eligible, if you have ever wanted to become part of the sector, or you have done some research and want to take your mission to the next level then please join us.

Table Topics will be:
  • Understanding the 501(c)(3) application process;
  • Legal considerations when getting started;
  • How a state association connects you to the nonprofit community;
  • Finding work in the nonprofit sector; job roles and functions;
  • Starting a capital project, what’s involved from the outset; and
  • Options other than starting a nonprofit (fiscal sponsor, B Corp).
Each table will have an individual present who can speak directly to the topic. Come prepared with questions.

We encourage you to stay for the lunch and keynote presentation that immediately follows. Lunch is only $15 and includes exposure to all the Exhibitors who will offer more information and resources within the sector.

To register for the Roundtables, please RSVP through the Contact Us page and note “RSVP for Roundtables.”

To register for lunch, visit the AE website.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Conference Session: Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations

Speaker: Angela M. Richardson, CPA, Manager, CliftonLarsonAllen

Angela has 13 years of experience within accounting and financial management. Currently she is involved in substantial planning and supervising of audits of nonprofit and governmental entities, providing professional consulting and training to nonprofit organizations related to board governance and financial management, and conducting quality control reviews for other CPA firms. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

From this session, the audience will gain a better understanding of: 
  • Basic financial management best practices;
  • Risks related to accounting for nonprofits; and 
  • The role of the board of directors with regard to financial management.
Reviews from this class last year stated stellar remarks and attendees wanted more! Join Angela at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series held Thursday, February 16th, 2012, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information visit the AE website.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Conference Session: The Uber Board Member: Adopting a Model for Guiding Your Organization (for Board Members)

Speaker: John Ferrone, Ferrone Associates
John has been a consultant for 15+ years with the majority of his engagements focused on assisting organization leaders to evolve their perspective about what it means to lead the organization. He has developed a framework that provides leaders with a roadmap for leading the organization; a framework which dozens of client organizations have employed to great use in achieving higher levels of staff accountability, achievement of the mission via outcomes, and the identification and attainment of new funding sources towards sustainability. (EOE Sustainability Model)

The audience will walk away with:
  • A new perspective, or context, as to what it means to be a Board member;
  • Tools that can easily be employed within any organization; and
  • The ability to answer questions such as: 
    • “How and where should I plug in my most valuable talent?”; 
    • “How do I know we are doing well and accomplishing our mission?”; 
    • “What is the donor looking for in an investment-worthy organization, and what is my role as a Board member to help shape our organization to deliver it?”
Join John at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series held Thursday, February 16th, 2011, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information visit the AE website.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Conference Session: The Art and Science of Grant Writing

Speaker: Katie Howard, KH Consulting
www.thinkwritegrow.com

Katie has more than 10 years of professional proposal writing experience (both grants and contracts), during which time she has raised $15+ million in grant awards and $40+ million in contract awards.  She has been providing grant writing trainings to audiences ranging in size from 5 to 350 since 2004. Most recently, Katie has trained nonprofit professionals in five cities nationwide using her proprietary curriculum sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. She has also taught grant writing courses for the Institute for Extended Learning housed within the Spokane Community Colleges system.

By attending this session, you will:
  • Learn about when you should and should NOT write grants
  • Review types of funders and types of funding
  • Learn the common elements of a grant proposal
  • Discuss common mistakes and strategies to avoid making them
  • And much more
Join Katie at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series held Thursday, February 16th, 2012, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information visit the AE website.