SKILLS FOR NON-PROFIT SERIES

• Date: November 3rd, 10th and 17th,2011
• Time: 12:00PM‐1:30PM
• Participant Registration Deadline: October 27, 2011  or when session limit is reached.
• Cost: contact the community registration location for details.
• Community Locations: Hanna, Lethbridge, Cremona, Edson, Killam, Fort McMurray, Innisfail, Stettler, Sundre, Wetaskiwin, Vegreville, & Rimbey.
  

3‐Part Series:

Workshop 1: Find What’s Working, Then Do More of That: November 3, 2011:

If you believe that successful solutions for the issues we face today are constantly being developed, and you are having trouble identifying and adopting them in your life or organization this session is for you. Many have recognized this state of affairs and have developed tools to address it.  We will examine how the Positive Change  Models:  the  Switch  Framework,  Positive  Deviance, Appreciative Inquiry and Solution  Focused  Brief  Therapy, can identify successful  strategies and tactics for positive change.Worksheets and checklists will be provided to frame the precise behaviors necessary for adopting these successful strategies in our own lives and organizations.

Workshop 2:Writing a Letter Grant Proposal: November 10, 2011: If you need to write a letter of intent or a general grant proposal for a project of your not‐for‐profit organization where no application form is provided, this session is for you. The presentation will give an overview of the Letter Grant Proposal Format as developed by the granting organization or when a letter of intent is requested. It has a 30 year track record as one of the most accepted and successful grant proposal writing formats and uses a quickly mastered process.

Workshop 3: Success Factors in Raising Financial Capital for Non-Profit Organizations: November 17, 2011:
Financial capital for non‐profit organizations refers to the financial resources and assets available to an organization so it is able to either gather provide the services and products of the organization.  Non‐profit organizations generally raise financial capital through sources such as donations grants, sponsorships, contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and various fundraising activities.

Participant Registration Locations

Presenter

Richard Larsen, MSc., a Community Development Officer with Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, focuses on building the capacity of individuals and groups to achieve their goals and accomplish their projects.

With twenty‐six years of experience working with a range of communities; rural, northern, ethnic, aboriginal, government and urban organizations, he identifies ‘what’s working’ and finds ways to replicate that. Richard also has an active role as a volunteer in his church and community, and is an organizer and sponsor of humanitarian efforts in the developing world.

Additional Information: Richard is available for an additional 30 minutes following the session for any  questions. Follow‐up support will also be provided by Richard Larsen via web conferencing (Live Meeting), email or phone. To schedule a Live Meeting session, please contact Richard by phone: 403‐382‐
4095 or email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .