2011 Workshops
Sponsored by Alpine Bank 
A Clinic for Executive Directors
Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Eagle County Community Center, El Jebel
Board Development
Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
CMC - Aspen Campus, Room 126
Volunteer and Staff Management
Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Eagle County Community Center, El Jebel
Trading Places: Successful Fundraising Through the Donor-Centric Approach
Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
CMC - Aspen Campus, Room 126
The days are gone when we could raise more money simply by throwing more things on the calendar: more benefits, more lunches, more grant proposals, more direct-mail appeals. Today, high-return capacity-building requires a fundamental shift in the thought processes of non-profit organizations.
We have bad news, and we have good news. The bad news is, the economy tanked, and philanthropic giving has, by some measures, decreased by as much as 30 percent nationwide. The good news is, this has forced donors to crystallize their thinking and focus solely on causes that resonate with their own values and passions. You can be one of those causes. But first, you must learn how to inhabit the donor's psyche and understand, more than ever, his or her giving "drivers."
Participants will discuss (1) the giving mindset; (2) the power of listening; (3) building donor confidence; (4) vision without limits; (5) defining capacity; and (6) making connections.
Guest panelists include:
Danielle Howard, Howard Financial Resources, Basalt. Danielle helps her clients understand the meaning of money in their lives and facilitates opportunities to create more fulfilling journeys by connecting their core values with their time, talent, and treasure. She is an investment advisor representative with Lighthouse Financial, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
Bruce DeBoskey, J.D., The DeBoskey Group, Denver. Bruce helps families, businesses, and foundations organize, strategize, and maximize the impact of their philanthropic efforts. He also serves as a coach for non-profit organizations.
Jeff Spadafora, Halftime, Evergreen. Jeff is the director of coaching and product development at Halftime, Bob Buford's non-profit dedicated to helping people discover and embrace their second half of life.
2010 Workshops
Sponsored by Alpine Bank
Crafting and Enhancing Your Nonprofit's Image in the Community
Monday, October 18, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Eagle County Community Center, El Jebel
Boarding Up: Building Powerful Nonprofit Leadership in Challenging Times
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Aspen CMC Campus, Room 126
At the Executive Service Corps, it's the most common question we hear: How do we engage the board, channel our volunteer leaders' positive energy, and send them into the community as joyful and passionate ambassadors? There is no silver bullet. It takes patience and a fundamental respect for what your board members want: meaning; efficiency; appreciation; professionalism. We can help.
We're bringing together a group of champions who, after years of experience in the nonprofit arena, understand that the best boards are constantly educating their members, clarifying roles and responsibilities, emphasizing accountability, and re-examining best practices:
--Glenn Davis, chair, Ski and Snowboard Club of Vail; chair, Board of Governors, Vail Valley Partnership; trustee, Colorado Mountain College.
--Suzanne Farver, past chair, Aspen Country Day School; former executive director, Aspen Art Museum; founding chair, Spiritual Paths Foundation; chair, Denver International Airport Art Steering Committee; chair, finance committee, Rocky Mountain Institute.
--Lynda Palevsky, president, Double E Foundation; founding member and past chair, Los Angeles Children's Museum; former president, Aspen Film; board member, Ploughshares Fund and the Tides Foundation.
Facilitated by Bill Wallace, ESC consultant; board member, Aspen Community Foundation; former vice president, Texaco; former chair, Unity for the Homeless in New Orleans.
Making Friends with Benefits: The Special Event's Role in the Fundraising Plan
Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Eagle County Community Center, El Jebel
Making Your Case: Demonstrating the Donor's Return on Investment
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, Carbondale
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, Aspen
Today, more than ever, it is critical to define your organization's mission and meaning to gain funding. Tom Ralser in ROI for Nonprofits: The New Key to Sustainability says that a fundamental shift has occurred over the last 15 years in the nonprofit world: investors now demand clearly articulated value in exchange for contributions.
In the private sector, companies provide products to customers that generate profits. In the nonprofit sector, organizations provide services to the community that presumably improve quality of life. But both stockholder and stakeholder want to know how their money is making a difference.
In this workshop, you will learn to: frame a new language to which "investors" will respond; take a stand for your mission from a place of power and confidence; identify and create your ROI; and build a value proposition for your organization.
Presenters include Terri Anuszewski, executive director of Roaring Fork Leadership and formerly with First Data Corporation; Valerie Borthwick, ESC consultant and formerly with Oracle, Inc.; Debbie Wilde, executive director of YouthZone; and Bill Wallace, ESC consultant and formerly with Texaco.
You Had Me at Hello
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., Aspen
Many of our nonprofit colleagues believe that fundraising is all about the ask. The truth is, the real work takes place before that moment. Seasoned development professionals know it's all about building successful relationships--and those can only be built on a foundation of proper etiquette and a thorough understanding of protocol.
The recent explosion in communication technology means we have never had more opportunity to touch so many people so quickly--and to do it with such a complete lack of elegance or productivity. And make no mistake: especially in cultivating major donors, there has never been a greater appreciation for good manners and the part they play in positive, one-on-one social interaction.
In this workshop, you'll learn the proper way to make introductions; entertain powerful prospects; communicate effectively; and most important, understand the integral role treating others with intelligence and respect plays in creating support for your organization.
The workshop will be conducted by Christine Nolen, executive director of the Executive Service Corps. Chris has been speaking to professionals about business etiquette for 25 years. Back by popular demand, "You Had Me At Hello" was originally presented by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association.