The N.E.T. is a partnership among the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Scarborough Library Shepherd University, WVU Division of Social Work , and the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation.  It offers workshops to build knowledge and capacity of our local charities.  Register with our N.E.T. download form.  Scroll down for a listing of 2010 offerings. 

To join the September 8, 2010, Planned Giving Workshop (2:00-4:00 at the Purple Iris, led by Bryan Cloontz), download the registration form.  Specially sponsored by the Tri-State Estate Planning Council, United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, and Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation.

Form 990 and Financial Governance

Friday, Feb 19, 2010

9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. (Registration includes lunch)

Location:  Blue Ridge CTC, 400 West Stephen Street, Room C-1, Martinsburg, WV

Fee:  $35 per participant

NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Get better prepared for your nonprofit group’s Form 990 filing and the policies and procedures that need to be in place for maximal performance.  Led by CPA Olivia Hutton of Yount Hyde & Barbour, this workshop will detail the substantive changes made recently to the Form 990 and offer take-home examples of financial governance policies.

Program Evaluation: Using Evidence to Improve Services

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

10:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. (Registration includes lunch)

Location: WVU East City Hospital, Byrd Health Sciences Center Auditorium, 2500 Foundation Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Fee:  $35 per participant

NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Social Service programs and charitable organizations are increasingly asked to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of services to many stakeholders. These include but are not limited to funders, community partners, political leaders and clients.  For some this is not always an easy task nor is it deemed a priority when addressing the needs of clients is urgent.   Using evaluation techniques that assist in meeting the often competing demands of clients and others is an important strategy. This workshop will focus on the tenets of client-centered management and how they inform evaluation and program improvement.  The principles of evidenced-based practice will be explored. This workshop will include lecture, small group and individual practice applications.  Participants are strongly encouraged to bring relevant agency information to the workshop.

Grant Writing & Grantor Research

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. (Registration includes lunch)

Location: Scarborough Library, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown

Fee:  $35 per participant

NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

This one-day workshop is an introductory, beginner’s course on researching prospective corporate and foundation funders (using the Shepherd’s Scarborough Library’s Foundation Center “Cooperating Collection” resources) and the elements that create a fundable grant request.  The session is lead by Amy Owen, who has more than 20 years experience in fundraising and currently serves as the executive director of the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, joined by Barbara Maxwell of Scarborough Library.

From Hello to Good Riddance—Personnel Policies and Practices that Make Sense for Your Nonprofit

Thursday, September 16, 2010

9:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. (Registration includes lunch)

Location: WVU East City Hospital, Byrd Health Sciences Center Auditorium, 2500 Foundation Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Fee:  $35 per participant

NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

What policies does West Virginia require in employment practices? What’s the best way to hire and fire?  Is less more when it comes to your Personnel Policy? What sort of recruiting pitfalls should you avoid?  What’s the best way to provide regular reviews of your employees?  How do you communicate with a problematic employee?  Oh boy, do you need this workshop!  Led by West Virginia employment attorney Neal Barkus and H.R. Executive Amy Panzarella. 

Got Facebook? Social marketing technologies for smart nonprofits

November 10, 2010

9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.

Location:  TBA

Fee:  $25 per participant

NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

While nonprofit organizations struggle with very limited resources, they do have one enormous resource with huge potential—the Internet.  Social media and online marketing offer a wealth of low-cost opportunities for nonprofits to reach volunteers and donors. These opportunities, used correctly, can also provide a new way to raise awareness and funds, collaborate, spread your message, and empower people. Participants should be able to identify and determine the best use of social marketing strategies, tools, and tactics to help meet organization mission. Led by David Welch.