Capacity Building Workshops
I3 Capacity Building Workshop:
Spending Policy & Fund Preservation for Nonprofits
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
A Digital Event
The hope for endowed funds is that they’ll last forever, but market turbulence and erratic spending policies can cast doubt on the life of endowed funds. Facilitated by Gulf Coast's CFO Chris Stobaugh, in this course, you’ll:
- Examine the relationship between an organization’s spending and investment policies
- Talk through how to set investment goals that meet distribution needs
- Explore different spending policies which may help smooth out market ebbs and flows
- Discuss strategies to help endowed funds last into perpetuity
I3 Capacity Building Workshop:
Organizational Branding for Nonprofits
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota 34236
From logos, colors, images, typography, photography, and storytelling, your brand impacts everything you do. Whether you’re just getting started, wish to be more intentional in how you express your brand, or simply need a refresh, you’ll leave this workshop with a clearer sense of where you are and how to get to where you want to be. Facilitated by Kecia Carroll, this course will help you ask and answer if your brand:
- Stands out from other nonprofit organizations
- Creates relationships with your audience that cultivate loyalty and trust
- Increases social awareness
- Supports your fundraising efforts
- Builds a solid reputation over a period of time
I3 Capacity Building Workshop:
The Skillful Board Chair
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Venice Headquarters
601 South Tamiami Trail, Venice 34285
The orientation and ongoing education of board chairs is essential to their effectiveness in this important leadership role. This half-day workshop provides current and prospective board chairs with information and resources that they need to be successful as a board leader. This workshop will be presented by Invest In Incredible Director, Betsy Steiner. Attendees will learn how to:
- Establish a collaborative and trusting partnership with the chief executive
- Lead productive meetings
- Build a competent and engaged board with active committees
- Develop a plan for leadership succession
- Advance the mission of the organization
I3 Capacity Building Workshop:
Successful Grant Writing
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota 34236
The term “grant writer” is somewhat of a misnomer. Writing grants is just one step in a broader process of program or organizational planning. Securing grants takes skill in research, planning, collaboration, program design, budgeting, writing, editing, and public relations. Facilitated by Whitney Crettol, during this training, you will:
- Develop an understanding of the pre-work that leads to solid proposals
- Become familiar with the process and core elements of a grant application
- Learn what is most important to funders
- Obtain practical tips for proposal writing – the DOs and DON’Ts