Professional Development and Training

OneSource Center offers a variety of training and leadership development opportunities. Our programs are designed to help promote excellence in nonprofit organizations through capacity-building workshops, three levels of leadership development training, and custom training programs. Staff development is an important element in helping a nonprofit fulfill its mission by making each team member more efficient and effective. OneSource Center’s seminars are a great way to learn the specialized skills every nonprofit needs.

Our CALENDAR provides links to a wide array of training opportunities offered by OneSource Center and our collaborating partners.

FEATURED TRAINING:

Better Together  Collaboration with your Board
September 24, 2024; 9-9:30 Breakfast and Networking, 9:30-10:30am Panel DiscussionDescription: How do you view your relationship with your board of directors? Source of support or stress? Collaborative or critical? “All in” or not so engaged? Come hear from a panel of nonprofit leaders about ways they work collaboratively with their boards to champion their mission and carry out their strategy, for big projects and every day.
Panelists:
Amy Cheney, President & CEO, Crayons to Computers
Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director & CEO, American Legacy Theatre
Chara Fisher Jackson, Executive Director & CEO, Cincinnati Preschool Promise
Free session with registration. Space is limited.

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2024 TRAININGS

Fundraising Strategies for Smaller Nonprofits
Date: Tuesday, September 24 from 1:00 – 3:00pm EST; Online via Zoom 
Description: Organizing and implementing successful fundraising activities can be a challenge for non-profits of all sizes, but especially those with smaller operating budgets of $1 million or less. This webinar will provide executive directors, staff, and trustees with guidance on how to establish and scale up fundraising in ways that support your bottom line, and help build awareness.

Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University
Price: $40.00 (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code) 

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Building Board Engagement
Date: Wednesday, October 9 from 10:00 – 11:30am EST; Online via Zoom 
Description: A frequent comment from executive directors and board presidents is “I wish our board members were more engaged.”  Let’s discuss ways to help board members embrace their role as leaders and “owners” of the organization. Amazing things happen when board and staff collaborate to build board engagement. Bring your concerns and questions for a discussion that may impact your organization in profound ways.
Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University

Price: $35.00 (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code) 

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October’s Funders Panel presented by Grant Professionals Association
Co-sponsored by OneSource Center
Date: Wednesday, October 16 from 9:00 – 10:30am EST; In-Person
Location: Banquet Room in LaunchED on the main floor of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education building
Price: Free for GPA members, $15/person for non-members
For more information on panel members and to register, click below

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Retirement Plan Basics for your Nonprofit 
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 11:30 to 12:30: Online via Zoom

Description: Join us for this free 1 hour lunch n’ learn session to learn more about the 403(b) plan participation benefit available to your nonprofit plus other retirement concepts.  This seminar is geared toward nonprofit leaders, including executives, board members, HR professionals, and other key decision-makers responsible for managing employee benefits and retirement plans.  Presented by Mutual of America
Free with Registration.  Presented by Mutual of America

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Essential Human Resources Operations – 10/18/24 & 10/25/24
Date: Two Sessions on Fridays, October 18 and 25 from 10:00 – 11:30am EST; Online via Zoom 
Description: Effectively managing your organization’s most precious commodity, its people, is crucial to achieving your mission. This two-part session will help you gain a solid understanding of how to navigate the complex world of HR and make informed decisions to drive your organization’s success. Session one will introduce the role of HR in a nonprofit organization and its importance in maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. Then, we’ll do an overview of finding and hiring talent, including recruitment, onboarding, training as well as compensation and benefits. In session two, we’ll dive a bit deeper into the employee lifecycle and cover performance management and evaluation best practices, employee relations, conflict resolution and an overview of compliance and risk management. Whether you’re new to HR or just looking to refresh your knowledge, you will gain the tools and confidence you need to build a strong, productive, and compliant workforce. Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University

Price: $65.00 (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code)

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Volunteer Engagement Strategy
Date: Thursday, October 24⋅from 10:00 – 11:30am EST; Online via Zoom
Description: Volunteers are essential to nonprofits. They are an extension of the organization’s mission engrained in everything from day-to-day activities to major fundraising efforts. We’ll explore trends in volunteer management; strategies for engaging, reengaging, and retaining volunteers; and auditing and expanding current volunteer offerings to appeal to new and evolving volunteers. Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University

Price: $35.00 (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code) 

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I’m Sorry, Have We Met? Innovative Storytelling Tactics to Capture the Hearts and Minds of Donors
Date: Thursday, November 7 from 9am to 11am; In-person; 9-9:30 Breakfast and Networking, 9:30-11:00am Session
Location: Greater Cincinnati Foundation, 720 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati
Description: Your stories are amazing. Your mission changes lives. You do great work every day. But is that enough to pull in individual and corporate donors? In a matter of seconds, our brains decide if we should click, read, or scroll on by. In a world of competition and message overload, it is imperative that your stories, data, and impact stand out. In this session, explore actionable approaches to reach the hearts and minds of donors. You’ll come away with turnkey tactics to further develop and utilize your impact stories to drive awareness, action, and results.
Presenters:
Danielle Gentry-Barth, CFRE, Executive Vice President, Agency Advancement, Easterseals Redwood
Lauran McHaffie, Client Partnership/Business Development, WG Content

Price: $35 ($25 for 2024 OneSource Members)

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Maximizing Donor Retention 
Date: Tuesday, November 12 from 10:00 – 11:00am EST; Online via Zoom
Description: Retaining existing donors costs less than acquiring new ones. Current donors already believe in your mission and have shown a willingness to help you accomplish it. Unfortunately, across the nonprofit sector, donor retention rates are low, which puts us all in a perpetual scramble to find new donors. What should you be doing to achieve better donor retention? How can you better encourage your donors to stick around? Join us to learn how you can develop a sustainable donor pool through segmentation, customization, and stewardship. Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University

Price: $30.00 (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code) 

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Unlocking Efficiency: Leveraging ChatGPT for Nonprofit Success 
Date: Thursday, November 14 from 1:00 – 2:30pm EST; Online via Zoom
Description: Join us for an insightful webinar on harnessing the power of ChatGPT to transform your daily operations within nonprofit organizations. Discover how this cutting-edge AI tool can streamline administrative tasks, enhance communication, and support strategic decision-making. We’ll dive into real-world examples of how ChatGPT has been effectively integrated into various aspects of nonprofit work, such as grant writing, communications, event planning, and more. Whether you’re looking to boost productivity or innovate your approach, this session will provide practical tips and strategies to elevate your nonprofit’s impact with the help of AI. Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University

Price: $35.00  (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code) 

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OneSource Center is pleased to offer the following program in partnership with Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio
ProBono Partnership of Ohio Quarterly Employment Webinar Series
Session #4: Mental Health with respect to ADA & Pregnancy Related Accommodations 
Date: Wednesday, November 20 from 1:00 – 2:00pm EST; Online 
Description: Join us to hear from the experts at Thompson Hine on important issues faced by nonprofit employers. Each 1-hour session gives an overview of the latest legal developments, practical solutions, and a chance for you to ask your questions live. Registration closes on Tuesday, November 19. The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day prior to the webinar. 

Price: $10.00  (Scholarships are available upon request) 

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Understanding Accounting Principles Unique to Nonprofit Organizations
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30am EST: Online via Zoom with Drew Zerick
Description: This class, designed for nonprofit board members, Executive Directors, and management, who have a basic understanding of accounting concepts, will focus on the differences in accounting concepts between for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Topics will include recognition of contributions, impact of donor restrictions to the financial statements, financial statement presentation differences from for-profit entities, timing of recognition of income and expenses, how recent accounting standards are impacting nonprofit financial statements, plus many other topics unique to nonprofit accounting. Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University

Price: $35.00 (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code) 

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How to Create Social Media Content for Your Nonprofit
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 from10:00 – 11:00am EST; Online via Zoom with Paul Novelli
Description: Have you ever found yourself getting “writer’s block” when trying to figure out what to post on social media? This course takes an in-depth look at what the best practices are when managing social media pages for a nonprofit organization. We will delve into what type of content to post using specific examples, how to maximize social media efforts based on the nonprofit’s audience, why it’s important to be active on social media, how to get started with TikToks/Instagram Reels and more. Presented by Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management of Robert Morris University

Price: $30.00 (2024 OneSource members email ecoleman@onesourcectr.org for 20% off discount code) 

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We are grateful to the sponsor of our training programs:

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We can provide training sessions to your agency either as pre-developed components or customized for your specific agency. Contact us for more details.