Center for Business Excellence lists some September, October programs
The Center for Business Excellence offers several programs in September and October. Some of them are listed here. A 33 percent discount is available to UST alumni and a 75 percent discount is available to UST faculty and staff.
For more information on these programs or to register, call the Center for Business Excellence, (651) 962-4600, or click on the respective links below. Visit the center’s Web site for information on its other fall programs.
Fundraising: Laying the Foundation for Fund Development
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22
Learn the basic things you’ll need to know to begin a career in fundraising. Gain an understanding of the relationship between fundraisers, the CEO, the board, and strategic planning and visioning.
For more information, visit the Fundraising: Laying the Foundation for Fund Development program Web page.
Board Development: Recruitment and Orientation
7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27
Recruiting good board members is essential to the success of a nonprofit organization. Develop strategies you can use to recruit effective board members and ways to orient and support them once they join.
For more information, visit the Board Development: Recruitment and Orientation program Web page.
Fundraising: Organizational and Personal Leadership
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29
Explore leadership theory and practice, identify behaviors and skills, and learn how to encourage each individual on your fundraising team to rise to the challenge of leadership.
For more information, visit the Fundraising: Organizational and Personal Leadership program Web page.
Fundraising: Asking for Major Gifts
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2006
Increase your effectiveness in asking for major gifts with the useful tips, helpful encouragement and positive motivation in this popular program.
For more information, visit the Fundraising: Asking for Major Gifts program Web page.
Institute for Executive Director Leadership
Two four-day retreats, Oct. 31- Nov. 3, 2006 , and Jan. 4-7, 2007
Make significant, long-lasting changes to your personal leadership work and your organization’s collective capacity with the Center for Business Excellence’s Institute for Executive Director Leadership.
Ideal for new and experienced nonprofit executive directors and leaders in line for succession, the Institute provides nonprofit leaders with opportunities to:
- Build a professional network and examine real-world issues with colleagues
- Improve the ability to create and communicate vision, lead with authenticity and increase personal credibility
- Reflect upon and integrate personal, professional and organizational success
- Strengthen the ability to apply critical thinking, build trust and move initiatives
- Explore, develop and act on individual and organizational goals
Applications are due Friday, Sept. 15.
For more information, visit the Institute for Executive Director Leadership program Web page.
These programs are offered in both open enrollment and custom formats. For more information, call the center, (651) 962-4600, or visit the Center for Business Excellence Web site.
