Do you know if your company has a Social Media Strategy?  Do you know what steps are needed to develop one? 

In this class, learn how to develop a social media strategy by looking at which tools to use, and what daily, weekly, and monthly activities should be done.  Go over what your Social Media Policy should entail and what the internal and external social media communications should look like.  Also, define goals and best practices for your social media strategy.

The workshops will stand independent of each other and will cover the following topics:

April 16- Introduction to Grant Writing - For those who are new to grant writing, this workshop provides the basics upon which to build a successful grant proposal. 

April 23- Proposal Writing: Step by Step - This workshop breaks down the key components of a grant proposal into manageable, easy to understand sections. Participants will learn how to draft, write and polish a proposal in preparation for submission to a funder.

April 30- Grants 360 - A holistic look at the grant writing process. Participants will hone their skills by learning how to take their proposal to the next level.

The Better Business Bureau, in partnership with Workforce Development & Corporate Services Division of Sinclair Community College, is pleased to present the Non-Profit Breakfast Briefing Series:  Social Media for Non-Profits
Wondering how you can utilize social media for your non-profit organization?  Come to the Social Media for Non-Profits Breakfast Briefing to learn best practices, time management and some common do’s and don’ts for using social media to promote your non-profit organization.

The GO (Getting Organized) System is a proven, step-by-step process to help people become more organized, focused and productive everyday.  During this workshop, participants will learn how to process items and tasks efficiently, eliminating missed deadlines, reducing stress and freeing the office of clutter. Other issued addressed will be over-committing, multi-tasking and priority setting.

The Better Business Bureau, in partnership with Workforce Development & Corporate Services Division of Sinclair Community College, is pleased to present the Non-Profit Breakfast Briefing Series: Excellence in Service
According to the Office of Consumer Affairs, one unhappy customer will tell nine others. This statistic continues to emphasize the importance of Customer Service. Join us as we discuss what customers want, evaluate the service provided, select the right people for service teams, recognize desirable behavior, understand motivation techniques, create a customer service climate, and foster customer loyalty.

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The Better Business Bureau, in partnership with Workforce Development & Corporate Services Division of Sinclair Community College, is pleased to present the Non-Profit Breakfast Briefing Series:  Marketing Your Business in Today's Economy 

Companies face the challenge of marketing in a state of uncertainty.  Questions that arise during these times are How to plan for it?  What are the opportunities?  How do I make my budget stretch through use of social media, earned media and collaborative partnerships?  Join us as we discuss the keys to remaining visible in your marketing activities.

The Better Business Bureau, in partnership with Workforce Development & Corporate Services Division of Sinclair Community College, is pleased to present the Non-Profit Breakfast Briefing Series:  Making the Most of Conflict
Research tells us managers spend 18%-26% of their time on conflict.  The average employee spends almost 3 hrs. each week engaged in conflict.  That equates to a huge amount of time, money, and energy for most organizations.  Poorly managed conflict can generate resentment, contribute to absenteeism and turnover, a negative work environment, and even legal action.  However, the answer is not to eliminate conflict.  After all, if your company doesn’t have much conflict, it may not have much innovation either.  The challenge is to manage it constructively so that conflicts are uncovered quickly and dealt with in a healthy way.  Learn the five modes of handling conflict, when to use each, the benefits and costs, and the skills needed to support each one.

The Better Business Bureau, in partnership with Workforce Development & Corporate Services Division of Sinclair Community College, is pleased to present the Non-Profit Breakfast Briefing Series:

 990s, Audits, Governance, and More!

Attend this informational presentation to receive insight of how the recent changes to Form 990 have caused scrutiny for many Not-for-Profit organizations. Because the 990 is a public document and forms were filled out differently based on the organization and preparer, each line of the 990 is being carefully examined. It is extremely important that preparers and managers work together to ensure that the annual return tells the right story. NFP organizations should be prepared to respond properly to the questions that may arise regarding their published 990. Expect to take away an update regarding truthful disclosure and corrective actions.

We will also explore the ins and outs of Financial Reporting for Not-for-Profit organizations and working with your accountant/auditor. You will gain a better understanding of how to handle the preparation of your financial statement and how to conduct a financial statement audit and/or Single Audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. In the session, we will also touch on Corporate Governance topics including operating policies of the organization’s board, reporting conflicts of interest, compensation approval for key executives, audit committee responsibilities and the strategic plan.