How to Communicate & Reach Your Organizational Goals

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Do you want to make your organizational goals a reality in 2007? Mr. Sidney Nicholas of Success Tracks will teach you how to crate unconscious rapport with everyone you work with, by teaching you essential language patterns for effective communication. He will also teach you how to develop your goals to ensure success.

Sidney Nicholas is co-owner of Success Tracks and has presented this workshop to nonprofit and profit making organizations throughout the SCV. Mr. Nicholas is a Certified Neuroliguistics Practitioner, specializing in Communication Strategies for personal and organizational success.
RSVP required FOR ALL WORKSHOPS!

Fee $20

 

How to Create & Manage Effective Committees and Groups

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

A great workshop, which will teach you the ingredients necessary to develop an effective committee or group. Learn the 4 stages of group development. Learn to give effective presentations to potential donors. Learn the finesse of the feedback sandwich.

Sidney Nicholas is co-owner of Success Tracks and has presented this workshop to nonprofit and profit making organizations throughout the SCV. Mr. Nicholas is a Certified Neuroliguistics Practitioner, specializing in Communication Strategies for personal and organizational success.
RSVP required FOR ALL WORKSHOPS!


Fee $20


How To Recruit & Retain Volunteers

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2007
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Jane Bettencourt-Soto, Volunteer Director, Leadership Award Recipient and now President of the Board of Directors for the Betty Ferguson Foundation will share her secrets with you in regard to establishing an effective Volunteer staff.

Who are today’s volunteers?

How to get a Volunteer to choose your organization!

What types of volunteer recognition programs are appropriate and effective?
Jane Bettencourt-Soto is a Certified Volunteer Director and Recognized Leader in Nonprofit Management.
RSVP required FOR ALL WORKSHOPS!

Fee $20

 

Effective Media Presentations

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2007
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Therese Edwards, publisher and editor in chief of Inside SCV Magazine, is also a popular full time professor in the Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University. Over the course of her career, she has consulted for businesses large and small, including Miller Brewing Company. She has worked in PR, a variety of media venues, and has volunteered for numerous nonprofits including Soroptimist, Carousel Ranch, The Michael Hoefflin Foundation, The Child & Family Center, Santa Clarita Alliance of Professional Women and many others.
Her experiences as an academic, editor and volunteer gives her a unique perspective on nonprofit promotion.

Do we have members of the media who champion our cause?
Are our events media friendly?
Do we provide the media with the information they need to help us?
Do we know the right people to talk to at each media outlet?
Do we know what to ask for?

These and other thought promoting questions will be covered in a hands-on workshop complete with media contact list, tangible examples of what to do and not do and much more. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of local media, as well as ideas on how to make this information work for their organizations.
RSVP required FOR ALL WORKSHOPS!


Fee $20

 

Create Your Event!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Bring an event you want to give and let Deanna Angelino, professional Event Planner and owner of Designs by Deanna, help you plan the Event.  Whether the Event is for fundraising or personal, this workshop promises to be both fun and educational.

Deanna has over 12 years experience in the field of special events, 3 years experience as a wedding Coordinator, was the Event Planner/Coordinator for Make A Difference Day and the Volunteer Fair 2006.  Deanna’s clients include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Fashion Institute of Design, the Resource Center and others.

If you are planning an event for business or personal, join us and learn the do’s and don’ts of event planning and receive your own event planning check-list!
RSVP required FOR ALL WORKSHOPS!


Fee $20

 

Target Your Public

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2007
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Find out why you are not getting the recognition your nonprofit deserves.  Learn to target your public and then go after that market.  Tora Brown, Public Relations specialists, owner of Yes communications and publicist for nonprofits will help you discover your public and show you how to get their attention.
RSVP required FOR ALL WORKSHOPS!


Fee $20


Workshops held at the SCV Resource Center in the Activities Center at Santa Clarita Sports Complex, 20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita unless otherwise noted. Fees vary by workshop and are payable at the door. RSVP REQUIRED email: office@scvrc.org or call 661-250-3720.

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