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Education & Training

The EDGE Group offers leadership, strategy, and fundraising training opportunities throughout the year. Below is a list of free tele-class and live session training opportunities.

“Money Grows On Trees, Part 2”
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, March 11th 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register.
In the midst of a short-term and get-it-now world, successful and sustainable mission-work will be best executed and funded by organizations that take a long-term view and invest in systems and processes that help them gain and increase support year after year. In part two of our “Money Grows On Trees” teleclass, we’ll focus on the steps you can take now to keep your money tree fruit-filled for years to come!

“Leading Congregational Change””
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, March 18th 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register.
When two-thirds of the nation’s congregations are witnessing flat or declining membership rates, something has to change. But bound by tradition (our denomination’s, our culture’s or our own) we often resist the very change our congregations need to survive. Our challenge is to revitalize our congregations and provide a solid foundation for growth, energy, and joy! While it is sure to benefit any change-ready organization, this session is especially geared to pastors and ministry leaders looking for new ways to embrace and lead change in their organizations.

One Page Business Plan (live seminar)
Friday, March 19th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Click here to register.
You are invited to join us for a 2-hour discussion about The One Page Nonprofit Business Plan methodology and implementation. Imagine having your nonprofits business plan and strategies all on one page! This is a live seminar event. Attendees will learn how to increase their organization’s efficiencies, internal accountability, improve collaboration among teams, and develop clear mission based expectations.

“F-I-R-E – Creating Engaged Mission-Living and Message-Giving Communities”
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, April 1st 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register.
Are your donors and stakeholder a vital part of your mission community? Are they actively engaged in helping you expand the depth and reach of your organization’s work and support?  If not, it’s time to build a F-I-R-E! Come learn this four-step process (Fuel- Ignite- Require – Expand) for turning up the heat and exposure of your organization

“High-Impact Volunteers”
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, April 8th 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register.
In resource-critical times, effectively engaging the skills, passions, and talents of our donors, congregations, and stakeholders is critically important. Volunteers can fuel the work of your charity, church, or school in amazing ways. But to unleash the power and capacity of your volunteers, leaders must create a empower and enable volunteers to do their best work to accomplish the most good. Register to learn how!

“10 Attributes of Great Nonprofit Boards” (special guest Bob Andringa - the Andringa Group)
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, April 15th 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register
Without question, great organizations have great boards. But too many charities, churches and schools overlook or misuse this vital human and leadership resource. We’ll be joined by Robert Andringa, an experienced governance consultant and author of “Good Governance for Nonprofits” and “The Nonprofit Board Answer Book” for a session you don’t want to miss.

“The One-Page (Nonprofit) Business Plan” (sepcial guest Arnie Hendrix)
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, April 22nd 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register

“Campaign Catalyst”
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, May 6th 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register
In science, catalysts energize elements to help overcome barriers in the system. In a campaign, catalysts energize teams to reach goals that would otherwise be slowed or blocked by the challenges in the campaign process. Learn how to be a catalyst for your organization, and lay the groundwork for your campaign success!

“7 Rules of High-Impact Leadership”
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, May 13th 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register
We know – you’re probably a little tire of all the hype over leadership. But we’re passionately convinced regarding the exponential and catalytic influence that well-equipped leaders can have on mission-driven work. In this session, we’ll look at the essential leadership principles that will help you take your board, staff, and mission-impact to the next level. Don’t miss it!

“Money Grows On Trees”
Free Tele-Class. Thursday, May 20th 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Click here to register
Impossible you say? Well, there’s abundant fruit available to those who will patiently plant, tend, and harvest their fundraising trees. Join us for this information-packed session and learn how to raise your own Money Tree.

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