Upcoming Events & Webinars

Best Practices for Internal Controls in Small Arts Organizations [NYSCA Webinar] December 4th, 2014 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM  Register Now  This webinar is free and the live version is open only to nonprofits receiving funding from the NYS Council on the Arts. The recording will be made available to NYCON Nonprofit Members.   Many small arts nonprofits have limited administrative staff, but the same expectations from funders (and regulators) regarding their organization's internal controls. NYCON has seen this issue come into sharper perspective as we, and many of our nonprofit members (including smaller arts groups) have had to go through the NYS Grants Gateway and Prequalification process in order to continue to receive our state funding. One of the biggest questions we heard during this process was "How can we possibly create, document and consistently apply complex Internal Control processes in an organization with 2 or 3 or 4.... staff people?" This training will focus on the implementation of simple, yet effective internal controls processes that allow your organization to reap the benefits of accountability, efficiency, and fraud prevention despite running a smaller nonprofit. It's Not Too Late: Year-End Major Gifts Fundraising for Nonprofits [Webinar] December 9th, 2014  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Presented by Andy Robinson, Consultant and Trainer Andy Robinson Consulting, LLC Cost:  $49 Member Rate $69 Regular Rate  REGISTER NOW NYCON is proud to partner with our State Association colleagues in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina to bring you this webinar.   The most effective way to raise money is face to face -- and the most lucrative time to ask is right now!  In this webinar, Andy Robinson will walk you through the process of major gifts fundraising, step by step. Whether you're a veteran fundraiser or new to the field, you can expect to gain practical information and advice to help in: Identifying prospects Setting up appointments Meeting with donors How to structure the conversation -- and "the ask. Materials & Log-in/Call-In Instructions: Webinar materials (PowerPoint PDF and other handouts), along with instructions on how to log in and call-in, will be emailed to attendees prior to the date of the webinar. Nonprofit Committee Structures under the New Nonprofit Revitalization Act [Lunch & Learn Webinar] Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 11:00am to 12:30pm Presented by Susan Weinrich, VP of Organizational Development Services Free & Open to NYCON Members Register Today   Join us for this webinar and explore the changes in nonprofit board committee structure under the new law. Many rules have changed regarding board committees and nonprofit board governance. Gone are standing and "ad-hoc" committees. Now we define them as "committees of the board" and "committees of the corporation." Do you know who can be on each committee? Do you know what the roles and responsibilities are for each? Do you need minutes for each? Who should chair them? How do we bring non-board members onto a committee? For committees of the Board, what authority do they really have and how do we ensure they are accountable to the board?  Join us for this webinar on the practical implications of committee structure changes - and learn where to start. Nonprofit Fraud & Abuse: A Unique and Personal Perspective [Special Webinar] Thursday, December 11, 2014   11:00 am to 12:00 pm Free & Open to NYCON Members Register Today The mismanagement and misappropriation of nonprofit funds is a serious issue. Not only is it illegal, and carries with it significant penalties, it also takes valuable resources from people who truly need services and damages the brand of all nonprofits. It can also severely impact the lives of those involved with the organization. In this honest and frank webinar, you will hear from a former nonprofit executive director recently convicted of conduct relating to grants management fraud. Learn about the path he chose, the decisions he made, the lessons he learned, and, most importantly, how to avoid this type of event occurring at your own nonprofit organization. Executive Director Retreat for New Nonprofit Leaders December 10th-12th, Latham,NY REGISTRATION  INFO Participants will be introduced, through practical application, to mastery of the diverse skills necessary to achieve success in their current role. Led by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced instructors, this retreat emphasizes real world elements of nonprofit executive leadership, management and problem-solving.   Latest Job Postings on the [NEW] NYCON Nonprofit Job Board... Executive Director Brooklyn, NY Coordinator, Marketing and Communications New York City Care Managers Albany & Hudson Falls Outreach Specialist Albany, NY Community Health Specialist  Albany, NY Astronomer, Public Outreach & Education Schenectady, NY Health Care Research Analyst Rochester, NY Program Manager, Best Practices & Strategies/Community Health Improvement Rochester, NY Administrative Coordinator Troy, NY Insurance Sales and Service Positions Menands, NY Social Work Coordinator Albany, NY Director of Development and Community Relations Albany, NY All Members can Post jobs for FREE! Click to learn more.

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