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SUMMARY:Website Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this class is now closed! \nThis workshop is intended for individuals/business owners interested in creating a new website or updating an existing/out-of-date website. The half-day workshop will give small business owners the opportunity to learn the basics of building and owning a website. The attendees will be hands-on with developing their own site and understanding the process of creating an online presence. \nPlan to bring a laptop computer! \nThe class will walk through: \n\nWebsite basics\nWebsite Do’s and Don’ts\nHow to get started\nPlatforms/Hosting sites to use\nMarketing features to include\nHow to work within the GoDaddy Content Management System\n\nClass size is limited to 8 to allow for more individualized training. Deadline to register is 4/4/2022! \nA waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. \nLocation:\nHoliday Inn Express\n2175 Lincoln Street\, US 81\nConcordia\, KS 66901 \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe workshop will be instructed by Courtney Swanson\, Outreach Coordinator of the Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster\, and Susan Penka\, Business Advisor at the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University. Swanson and Penka each bring experience in web development and helping businesses improve their online presence. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-building-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Concordia\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Developing an Online Presence,Website Development
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SUMMARY:Creating Strong Board Chair-CEO Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:It’s important for the nonprofit board and the Chief Executive to work together well but for that to happen each needs to understand their roles and how they should complement one another. Learn how to create those strong working relationships. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe Kansas Nonprofit Chamber provides training\, consulting\, support\, and resources to nonprofits across Kansas. Kansas Nonprofit Chamber CEO Cindy Miles has been working with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and has served on more than 30 nonprofit and government boards\, committees\, and commissions. She had a career in marketing for 25 years. Cindy has an MBA from Newman University and a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Wichita State University. In addition\, she is a certified BoardSource Board Development Consultant and has earned a Fundraising certificate from the Lilly School of Philanthropy. \n Register for this course*\n*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/creating-strong-board-chair-ceo-partnerships-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Board Development & Retention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093410
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T161940Z
UID:7469-1649354400-1649361600@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:3M: Money\, Market\, and Management
DESCRIPTION:The Top-3 reasons that start-ups fail: Money\, Market\, and Management! This 90-minute workshop is an introduction to the basics of Money\, Market\, and Management for anyone considering the launch of a new business or anyone looking for a refresher! Learn about sources of funding and what good credit looks like. Understand the importance of market development and why it is relevant. Dive into a better understanding of managing a business. We reinforce the following concepts: No Free Money; Need for Personal Financial Investment; Need to Work ON the Business; and identifying a target market. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/3m-money-market-and-management-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093410
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UID:8273-1649422800-1649428200@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members and Officers
DESCRIPTION:Note: This class was originally scheduled for March 22 and was postponed. Additional registrations are still being accepted for the new date! \nBoards are only effective if board members understand their roles and responsibilities. Learn about the basic responsibilities of board members and officers and what you need to do to get them to commit and follow through as well as the role of the board chair in making this happen. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe Kansas Nonprofit Chamber provides training\, consulting\, support\, and resources to nonprofits across Kansas. Kansas Nonprofit Chamber CEO Cindy Miles has been working with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and has served on more than 30 nonprofit and government boards\, committees\, and commissions. She had a career in marketing for 25 years. Cindy has an MBA from Newman University and a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Wichita State University. In addition\, she is a certified BoardSource Board Development Consultant and has earned a Fundraising certificate from the Lilly School of Philanthropy. \n Register for this course*\n*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/basic-responsibilities-of-nonprofit-board-members-and-officers-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Board Development & Retention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093410
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T175140Z
UID:8277-1649935800-1649941200@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Strategically Recruiting and Creating an Effective Nonprofit Board
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to conduct a gap analysis of your board and how to identify and recruit the right people to serve on your nonprofit board as well as where you might look for potential board members. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe Kansas Nonprofit Chamber provides training\, consulting\, support\, and resources to nonprofits across Kansas. Kansas Nonprofit Chamber CEO Cindy Miles has been working with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and has served on more than 30 nonprofit and government boards\, committees\, and commissions. She had a career in marketing for 25 years. Cindy has an MBA from Newman University and a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Wichita State University. In addition\, she is a certified BoardSource Board Development Consultant and has earned a Fundraising certificate from the Lilly School of Philanthropy. \n Register for this course*\n*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/strategically-recruiting-and-creating-an-effective-nonprofit-board-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Board Development & Retention
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T162004Z
UID:7471-1649959200-1649964600@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Know the Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Know the Numbers is a 1-hour Start-Up Finance workshop. Financial problems are one of the major reasons that startups fail. Don’t become a casualty! This workshop covers the major financial statements\, how to use them\, Break Even Point\, Overhead Rates\, setting labor rates\, and much more. Please note: we do not discuss how to obtain funding or complete lending applications. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/know-the-numbers-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093410
CREATED:20220225T195850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T190338Z
UID:8294-1650529800-1650542400@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Setting Up and Using QuickBooks®
DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks® is a great tool for managing your accounting\, sending out invoices\, collecting payments\, tracking all your revenue and expenses and much more. Learn the basics of setting up QuickBooks® for your business or nonprofit including setting up a chart of accounts\, templates\, invoices and more. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe Kansas Nonprofit Chamber provides training\, consulting\, support\, and resources to nonprofits across Kansas. Kansas Nonprofit Chamber CEO Cindy Miles has been working with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and has served on more than 30 nonprofit and government boards\, committees\, and commissions. She had a career in marketing for 25 years. Cindy has an MBA from Newman University and a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Wichita State University. In addition\, she is a certified BoardSource Board Development Consultant and has earned a Fundraising certificate from the Lilly School of Philanthropy. \n Register for this course*\n*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/setting-up-and-using-quickbooks-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics,Non-Profit Board Development & Retention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T100000
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CREATED:20220225T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T201613Z
UID:8301-1651048200-1651053600@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Creating Effective and Functioning Committees for your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:While nonprofit boards are providing strategic directions for the organization and making big decisions much of the work happens at the committee level. This session will teach about ideal committee structures\, getting committee members on board and how committees really do help your organization grow. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe Kansas Nonprofit Chamber provides training\, consulting\, support\, and resources to nonprofits across Kansas. Kansas Nonprofit Chamber CEO Cindy Miles has been working with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and has served on more than 30 nonprofit and government boards\, committees\, and commissions. She had a career in marketing for 25 years. Cindy has an MBA from Newman University and a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Wichita State University. In addition\, she is a certified BoardSource Board Development Consultant and has earned a Fundraising certificate from the Lilly School of Philanthropy. \n Register for this course*\n*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/creating-effective-and-functioning-committees-for-your-nonprofit-organization-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Board Development & Retention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093410
CREATED:20220228T234038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T134102Z
UID:8325-1651132800-1651149000@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Website Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This class is now full! If you would like to be added to a wait list in case of a cancellation\, please send an email to Lori at communications@ncrpc.org. \nThere are also still spaces remaining for the same training scheduled in Concordia on April 6: https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-building-workshop-2/ \nThis workshop is intended for individuals/business owners interested in creating a new website or updating an existing/out-of-date website. The half-day workshop will give small business owners the opportunity to learn the basics of building and owning a website. The attendees will be hands-on with developing their own site and understanding the process of creating an online presence. \nPlan to bring a laptop computer! \nThe class will walk through: \n\nWebsite basics\nWebsite Do’s and Don’ts\nHow to get started\nPlatforms/Hosting sites to use\nMarketing features to include\nHow to work within the GoDaddy Content Management System\n\nClass size is limited to 8 to allow for more individualized training. \nA waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. \nLocation:\nVisit Salina Annex\, 120 W. Ash Street\nSalina\, KS 67401 \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe workshop will be instructed by Courtney Swanson\, Outreach Coordinator of the Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster\, and Susan Penka\, Business Advisor at the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University. Swanson and Penka each bring experience in web development and helping businesses improve their online presence. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Salina\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Developing an Online Presence,Website Development
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