Axelson Center Webinars and Aspiring CEO Certificate

The Center's 2011-12 Webinar Series will begin soon. Those completing the entire series will receive the Axelson Center Aspiring CEO Certificate. Also, don't forget that up to three people from an organization may participate at no additional charge. This is a great way to get the most from your professional development budget!

2011-12 Webinar Series
Register now for our series of six lunchtime webinars that will help fast track your nonprofit career. The program finale is an in-person networking social--free for anyone completing the entire webinar series. Cost: $50 per webinar / $300 entire series Discounts available for YNPN Chicago members, RRF grantees, and North Park students (email axelson@northpark.edu for more information). Register Now! Up to three people from the same organization may participate in the webinars (and receive the certificate) at no additional charge. All webinars will be archived for those unable to attend a specific time. Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 12-1 p.m. (CST) Creating a Culture of Success Corinne M. Pierog, M.B.A., President, Sustainable Leadership Solutions    What role does an organization's culture play in the service delivery and a nonprofit's overall success? How can nonprofits create an environment to engage their employees? Despite scarce resources, there are many ways that nonprofits can create a vibrant culture of leadership that supports the staff and affirms the individuals who are being served ... Read more Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 12-1 p.m. (CST) Who's Steering This Ship Anyway? Amy Wishnick, President, Wishnick & Associates, LLC So you're in charge and everyone's looking to you for guidance to key issues such as financial stability, organizational growth, and strategic direction. Participants will understand the importance of a strategic plan for guiding the organization ... Read more Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 12-1 p.m. (CST) My Boss Is the Board! David O. Renz, Ph.D., Director, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Boards are sometimes collectively less rational and intelligent than each of the members individually. Why? Learn effective strategies for building strong and appropriate relationships with your board ... Read more Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 12-1 p.m. (CST) Program Evaluation Tools Catherine Brown, Manager of Grants Program, Greater Chicago Food Depository Why evaluate your organization's programs and how important is the evaluation process, anyway? Program evaluation should be one of the essential pillars of your organization's strategies for development and growth ... Read more Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12-1 p.m. (CST) Living in a Glass House Kathryn M. Vanden Berk, J.D., Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Kathryn M. Vanden Berk, P.C. Enjoying the benefits of being a tax-exempt entity does not come without costs. The IRS, media, staff, public, and those benefiting from your programs have certain expectations. This session will present the "need-to-knows" when it comes to legal responsibility, employee law, and organizational transparency ... Read more Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 12-1 p.m. (CST) Fundraising from the Top Mary F. Morten, President, Morten Group According to a survey conducted by the NonProfit Research Collaborative, only 52 percent of charitable organizations met their budgeted fundraising goals in 2010. Learn how to leverage opportunities and your position as the CEO by creating a diversity of funding sources for your organization ... Read more Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 6-8 p.m. (CST) Aspiring CEO Networking Social* Are you thinking of pursuing a CEO position (either now or down the road)? This networking event is packed full of resources and connections critical for nonprofit CEOs ... Read more  *Free for those completing the entire webinar series.