Silicon Valley SCORE is offering seminars about starting and managing a nonprofit service organization or agency. The Seminars are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of essential elements to help start and grow a successful nonprofit. During this economic crisis an emphasis is focused on surviving this critical time.

SCORE consultants, with nonprofit experience in Silicon Valley, present these seminars for starting and running a successful nonprofit, even in difficult times.

This special program for nonprofit agencies for 2010 includes free workshops and seminars (as well as a free continental breakfast) on such topics as: board development and training, funding, zero based budgeting, cash flow, volunteer recruitment, training and recognition.

• March 1 - Nonprofit management - Board, Staff & Volunteers
  It is essential that nonprofits operate more like a for profit business.  Everyone in the organization must contribute to the organization.  This seminar discusses the roles and responsibilities of the Board, Board Chair, Executive Director, Staff and Volunteers using the Strategic Plan and Mission as the basis.   

• June 7 - Nonprofit Financial
  The full utilization of financial data and tools is essential for nonprofits in these difficult times.  Reports needed for tax purposes, grants and foundation programs will be discussed.  Examples and use of reports such as P & L (accrual method), cash flow, zero based budgeting, and reserve management will help understanding of these financial tools.

• August 2 - Surviving the Financial Downturn - Tools to Sharpen
  These are very difficult times for nonprofits.  This seminar discusses five areas of focus needed to survive and provides discussion of some important  tools such as strategic planning, business planning, staff and volunteer involvement, cash flow and zero based budgeting.  Silicon Valley Resources to assist you will be presented.

• November 1 - Planning for 2011 - Strategic & Business Plans
  Strategic planning is clarifying the purpose of an organization, where the organization wants to be in the future and how it is going to get there. The Business Plan details the goals and actions necessary to accomplish the Mission and Vision of the Strategic Plan.  Elements and methods to create these for 2010 will be discussed.

Registration: Click on Date to go to Register page
                      Seating is limited - please no more than 2 people/organization
If you have trouble registering, send a note to workshop.@.svscore.org  

Time:
8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

For a limited time this seminar is free of charge and includes breakfast.

Prices subject to change.

Note: Special arrangements can be arranged by e-mailing john.edwards@svscore.org. Please allow up to 5 business days for a reply.

Workshops and Seminars are held in our San Jose Offices
234 E. Gish Rd.   Map