OUR MISSION: MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS &
RESOURCES TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN 2014 Nonprofit
Education Series
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Training Opportunities for
OUR GOALS: TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND Volunteer Managers,
Nonprofit Staff,
OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE THROUGHOUT
WASHINGTON COUNTY & Nonprofit Leaders
Course Catalog
TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT PARTNERS BY PROVIDING
Connecting People. Changing Lives.
VOLUNTEERS, RESOURCES AND INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
TO BUILD COALITIONS AND COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS
THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM.
Connecting People. Changing Lives.
Volunteer Center of Washington County | www.volunteernow.net | 262‐338‐8256
Educational Offerings Additional Offerings
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS is specifically CPR CERTIFICATION & BASIC FIRST AID
designed for people that manage volunteers. Topics
will cover basic volunteer management practices to Tuesday, March 25 | 9:00 a.m.—12 p.m.| Jackson Area Community Center
more advanced topics. Sessions will be held the 1st
Thursday of the month at Lighthouse of West Bend’s We need to be prepared for anything when working with volunteers and clients — but
Harbor Lights room. how many people on your staff actually know what to do in case of a health
emergency?
VCWC Lunch & Learn Series is intended for all
nonprofit staff. Topics covered have a broader focus This 3 hour class will provide CPR certification and basic first aid skills to your staff and
including fundraising, marketing and more. Sessions volunteers. Class size must be capped at 9 people. We can add additional trainings if
will be held the 2nd Tuesday of select months at there is enough demand.
UW‐Washington County Room 101.
Host: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES is an informal gathering
at the Volunteer Center. On the 3rd Wednesday of Presenter: Cathy Spies, CPR Certified Instructor
each month, bring your lunch and your questions $20 per person for Partner Agencies | $40 for Non‐Members
and network with other volunteer coordinators and
nonprofit staff. READY, SET, GO is a 90‐minute presentation focused on emergency preparedness that
is customizable to your organization. Use this program as a highly effective training for
THIRSTY THURSDAY LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE is an your staff and clients or as an exciting outreach opportunity.
informal networking event aimed at executive
directors and nonprofit leaders. Share best practices, FREE for Partner Agencies | $50 for Non‐Members
program ideas, form collaborations, or just get to
know other leaders in the community! The group Contact Deborah Knepler, Citizen Corps Coordinator, to schedule a training—
will meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at (262) 338‐8256 or [email protected].
WB Tap + Tavern in downtown West Bend.
Special Thanks
NONPROFIT TOOLBOX is a coalition made up of the GMARS Consulting
Volunteer Center, the United Way, UW‐Extension Lighthouse of West Bend
and UW Washington County. Each year, two UW‐Washington County
sessions are offered to help strengthen our WB Tap + Tavern
nonprofit community.
NOVEMBER Training Calendar
BROWN BAG LUNCH FEBRUARY
Wednesday, November 19 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center TRENDS IN VOLUNTEERISM
Thursday, February 6 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and networking with other
nonprofit staff. Volunteering is not immune to the social, cultural, economic and technological changes
that are sweeping through our lives. This session will define some of these changes and
help your organization develop ways to best incorporate these trends into your
volunteer program.
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
THIRSTY THURSDAY LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
Thursday, November 20 | 4:30—6:00 p.m. | WB Tap + Tavern
FINANCIAL TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Tuesday, February 11 | 7:30—9 a.m. | UWWC 101
Join other nonprofit leaders for this informal networking session.
Share tips, form partnerships, and get to know other executive
directors and board members. Do you serve on a nonprofit board and would like to gain a
better understanding of the organization’s financial
statements? Would you like to learn to be more proactive in guid‐
ing your organization’s financial policies and strategies? If you answered yes to either
Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center of these questions, this training is for you!
$5 suggested donation
We are encouraging multiple board members to attend this training! This is a great
DECEMBER opportunity for succession planning within your organization. Cost is $20 for two
people from your organization to attend. No discount for single attendees. Register at
TRAINING VOLUNTEER LEADERS http://tinyurl.com/ljug9lo
Thursday, December 4 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend Hosts: Paul Roback—UWEX, Mary Kurer—UWWC, Kristin Brandner—United Way,
Sue Millin—Volunteer Center
Presenter: Lisa Sanborn, CPA at Kieckhafer Dietzler Hauser Hanson LLP
We have all worked with volunteers who have exceeded our expectations. How do we as
volunteer managers train these standouts to become more deeply engaged in our or‐ BROWN BAG LUNCH
ganization? This session will explore ways to train volunteers to become volunteer lead‐
ers, board and committee members, fundraisers and much more! Wednesday, February 19 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and networking with other
nonprofit staff.
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Wednesday, December 17 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
networking with other nonprofit staff.
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
MARCH OCTOBER
POLICY DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER RETENTION (advanced)
Thursday, March 6 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend Thursday, October 2 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend
The backbone of any successful volunteer program is strong policies development. It's no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many
Without it, it can be difficult to hire, manage, or even fire, volunteers. This session will nonprofit agencies. This advanced session will provide tips and tricks to keep your
identify the policies every volunteer program should have in place and provide volunteers around for the long haul.
examples to help your organization if you are in the development phase.
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
BROWN BAG LUNCH
FINANCIAL TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Wednesday, October 15 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
Tuesday, March 11 | 7:30—9 a.m. | UWWC 101
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
Is your organization trying to recruit someone who is well networking with other nonprofit staff.
connected in the community and will provide you access to funding
sources? Although these “connectors” exist, they are a rare find. A
more effective strategy is to build a fundraising culture on your board.
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
At this workshop you will learn how to set fundraising expectations, develop policies, FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
assess current board fundraising capacity, develop board fundraising skills and gain an
understanding of donor motivation. NOVEMBER
Hosts: Paul Roback—UWEX, Mary Kurer—UWWC, Kristin Brandner—United Way, VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION (advanced)
Sue Millin—Volunteer Center
Thursday, November 6| 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend
Presenter: TBD
$20 for two people from your organization to attend. No discount for single attendees.
BROWN BAG LUNCH You know the importance and the basics of volunteer recognition, but where do you go
from here? How do you move beyond thank you notes and plaques? This session will
Wednesday, March 19 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center address more creative and impactful ways of thanking your volunteers.
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
networking with other nonprofit staff. GRANTWRITING 101
Tuesday, November 11 | 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. | UWWC 101
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
This session will focus on the basics of grantwriting ‐ from initial
research to submitting a final proposal. Learn how to identify what
funders are looking for and how to formulate your application to
address those requirements. Also, learn tips on how to standout from the crowd.
Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center
Presenter: TBD
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
SEPTEMBER MARCH (cont.)
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT (advanced) THIRSTY THURSDAY LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE
Thursday, September 4 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend Thursday, March 20 | 4:30—6:00 p.m. | WB Tap + Tavern
This session will build off of May's "Three Rs" beginner session. Over the next few
months we will dig into each R individually, starting with recruitment. This course will Join other nonprofit leaders for this informal networking session.
cover volunteer motivation, recruitment strategies for different demographics, and best Share tips, form partnerships, and get to know other executive
practices for online recruitment. directors and board members.
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center
BOARD SUCCESSION & PLANNING $5 suggested donation
Tuesday, September 9 | 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. | UWWC 101 APRIL
ASK A VOLUNTEER PANEL
Building a strong board and putting succession plans in place are two Thursday, April 3 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend
of the biggest issues nonprofits are facing today. This session will
provide resources to help your organization build and active and
engaged board, and will look closely at the tough issues organizations face when
planning for succession. Sometimes the very best resources are right at our fingertips. Nobody has more insight
on the do’s and don’ts of a volunteer program than volunteers themselves. This session
will feature a panel of longtime volunteers ready to share their best and worst
experiences. Please bring your questions!
Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
Presenter: George Myers, GMARS Consulting FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
SPECIAL EVENTS: FRIENDRAISER OR FUNDRAISER?
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Tuesday, April 8 | 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. | UWWC 101
Wednesday, September 17 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
As nonprofits we all know we need to host special events. But is the
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and purpose raise awareness or to raise funds? This session will go into
networking with other nonprofit staff. all the reasons special events are necessary, how to differentiate
between the two, and how we can effectively do both.
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center
THIRSTY THURSDAY LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE
Thursday, September 18 | 4:30—6:00 p.m. | WB Tap + Tavern Presenter: George Myers, GMARS Consulting
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Join other nonprofit leaders for this informal networking session. Wednesday, April 16 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
Share tips, form partnerships, and get to know other executive
directors and board members.
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
networking with other nonprofit staff.
Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center
$5 suggested donation
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
MAY JUNE (cont.)
THE 3 Rs OF VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT (beginner) MASTERING NONPROFIT MARKETING
Thursday, May 1 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend Tuesday, June 10| 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. | UWWC 101
A well‐run volunteer program is all about Recruitment, Retention and Recognition. This Marketing is a crucial part of every nonprofit’s mission. In this
session will cover the basics and explore the impact each R has on the others. All three session you will learn the smartest ways to promote your nonprofit
must work together in order to have a successful program. on a tight budget—and how to convince others in your organizations
how and why they should invest in marketing.
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Wednesday, May 21 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center Presenter: George Myers, GMARS Consulting
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
networking with other nonprofit staff. Wednesday, June 18 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
Host: Volunteer Center Staff Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members networking with other nonprofit staff.
THIRSTY THURSDAY LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE
Thursday, May 22 | 4:30—6:00 p.m. | WB Tap + Tavern Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
JULY
Join other nonprofit leaders for this informal networking session. BROWN BAG LUNCH
Share tips, form partnerships, and get to know other executive
directors and board members. Wednesday, July 16 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
Host: Sue Millin, Volunteer Center Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
$5 suggested donation networking with other nonprofit staff.
JUNE
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM EVALUATION & REPORTING FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members
Thursday, June 5 | 9—10 a.m. | Lighthouse of West Bend AUGUST
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Does your organization have a succesful volunteer program? How do you know? Wednesday, August 20 | 12—1 p.m. | Volunteer Center
This session will help you develop strategies to measure your program's success.
These measurements will lends credibility to your agency, help you fundraise, retain
volunteers and better serve your mission.
Bring your lunch and join our staff for an open discussion and
networking with other nonprofit staff.
Presenter: Melanie Gonring, Volunteer Center
FREE for Partner Agencies | $25 for Non‐Members
Host: Volunteer Center Staff
FREE for Partner Agencies | $10 for Non‐Members