GPA Webinar: Effectively Navigating and Leading Organizational Change in a Time of Chaos

Credit Hours = 1 Hour

Skill Level = Mid- to Advanced-Career Level

Grant professionals constantly face change, whether from evolving funding priorities, leadership shifts in their organization or among funders, fluctuating community needs, or new programs. This year we have seen change on an unprecedented scale that requires organizations to adapt or die. This session equips you to effectively navigate and lead change within your organization – regardless of where you sit in the hierarchy – and shows you how to find and effectively use your voice.

Often, we think of navigating change as the job of “the boss” or the person in a position of authority. While they can play an important and key role in organizational change, anyone in the organization can effectively initiate and manage the change process. In fact, the most effective changes – and alerts to the need for change – often come from front line staff, those people more deeply engaged in the day-to-day grind of the organization. As grant professionals, you spent your days interacting with funders, program staff, and the broader community. As such, you often sit at the intersection of the external and internal environments and have a broader organizational and community view than most. This means that often you can see the need for change faster than others in the organization might. How can you alert others in the organization to that need and effectively encourage and initiate action?

Attendees will examine organizational readiness for change by looking at mission alignment, fostering transparent communication, and engaging staff and other stakeholders. By analyzing adaptive and technical leadership, you will learn to mobilize your teams, colleagues, and superiors for sustainable progress instead of seeking quick fixes.

The session will emphasize communication strategies, engagement of your networks, and continuous learning as the key components for lasting success. You will leave ready to create a concrete action plan that empowers you to take proactive steps to identify the need for and lead change in your organization.

Learning Objectives

• Attendees will recognize and assess organizational readiness for change by evaluating mission alignment, communication channels, and stakeholder engagement.

• Attendees will differentiate between adaptive and technical problems so they can apply the right approach to mobilize teams and guide sustainable progress.

• Attendees will develop communication and engagement strategies that empower people at all levels to identify, advocate for, and implement change. 

• Attendees will learn the basics to create a personalized action plan to proactively lead change within their organization, regardless of their formal authority or position.

GPCI Competencies:

• 2: Organizational development as it pertains to grant seeking

• 3: Strategies for effective program and project design

• 8: Practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant professionals

CFRE Knowledge Domains:

• Leadership and Management

• Relationship Building

Presenter: Linda Wastyn

Disclaimer

The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change, and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.

Reminder: As an attendee, we require you to abide by the GPA Code of Ethics and our Event Code of Conduct. If you have any issues with either of these, please contact us at staff@grantprofessionals.org or 913-788-3000 to address the concerns.

Wine Up Wednesday:
Grants Roundtable

Come and discuss everything grants! This roundtable will share tips and tricks for identifying grant funding, developing relationships with funders, writing a compelling application, and managing your grant award.

 
Wednesday, August 2
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

IN-PERSON
Wastyn & Associates
4215 East 60th Street
Suite 4 (lower level)
Davenport, IA 52807

RSVP required; $10/person.

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ABOUT THE TOPIC:

How can you find new grant sources for your key projects? Bring your key projects and we will show you ways to find possible grant funding and how to determine which are worth your time to pursue.

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These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

ABOUT THE TOPIC:

More and more grant funders want data that demonstrates the value of your programs and their investment in it. Bring information about your programs and we will discuss ways to develop an evaluation plan that satisfies the funder without taking an inordinate amount of time to implement.

These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

This 5-part online series will teach you how to effectively plan, research, and write a grant application with detailed instruction and hands-on exercises that walk you through the grant review process. Peer review will allow you to see how your classmates approach their grants while getting feedback on how they view yours. Everyone who completes the class receives a certificate good for one free hour of grant review and consultation from the Wastyn & Associates team (a $150 value).

CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 20
Join Linda from 12pmCT to 1pmCT to review the follow topics. Worksheets included and homework will be assigned between each session.

• Tuesday, May 25: Pre-writing: Planning your Projects and Finding Funders

• Tuesday, June 8: Writing the Needs Statement

• Tuesday, June 22: Developing your Project Plan

• Tuesday, July 6: Other Grant Elements: Evaluation, Budgets, Attachments

• Tuesday, July 20: Writing Tips

Taught by Linda Wastyn, PhD, CFRE, GPC

Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainer and the Only Credentialed Grant Professional in the Quad Cities

ABOUT THE TOPIC:

The pandemic exposed a number of cracks in our society and our organizations. The new year gives us an opportunity to examine those shortcomings and develop plans to fix them. Come with the most pressing issues you experienced in 2020 -- whether with fundraising, your board, staff and leadership team -- and we will workshop possible solutions to lay the foundation for a stronger 2021.

FREE

These monthly programs provide an opportunity for development professionals and other nonprofit executives and volunteers with responsibility for raising revenue for their organization to talk about a specific topic in a relaxed, informal environment. The format includes a brief overview of the topic at hand with an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and learn from each other. Great opportunity to network as well! In nonpandemic times (hopefully starting in June or July!), we gather over a glass of wine. Until then, we will use Zoom to gather virtually ... and feel free to bring your own wine!

22nd Annual GPA Conference

November 4-7, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency (at the Convention Center), in Denver, CO

22nd Annual GPA Conference

November 4-7, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency (at the Convention Center), in Denver, CO

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

Registration required. Once you register you will be emailed Zoom meeting details.

Can’t get logged in? Text Linda at (563) 210-1321.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

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So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

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Fundraising, development, and nonprofit work is lonely in the best of times, but even more so now that we have to practice social distancing, even more torturous for the extraverts in the group! I found that just seeing a face and talking to someone other than my family (who I love dearly, but really … 24/7?!) makes the day go a little faster and my mood brighter.

So in that vein, I decided to host a series of FREE virtual coffee breaks. No agenda, just a time to get together and talk about what’s on your mind. We can share fundraising tips, tips about surviving while we shelter-in-place, or just chit chat. So bring your favorite beverage and sign in at the allotted time and chat with others in your shoes. Kids and pets welcome!

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Free event hosted by DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services and Foundant Technologies.

Join us for the #LearnGrants Online Summit as our line-up of Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainers shares some of their best tips and strategies. What better way is there to celebrate International Grant Professionals Day (#IGPD) than by spending time polishing your knowledge with grant professionals from around the world?!

This free 4-hour event is designed for you to come and go as your schedule allows. Each of our 8 presenters is scheduled to give their 25-minute presentation on a set schedule so you can log in for the sessions you choose. Don't worry, if your schedule doesn't allow you to make it to all 8 presentations, you will have access to all the recordings after.