NPO CONNECT: How to Get More Done with Less Stress
2024-09-23 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | VA
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Imagine increasing efficiency, creativity, and resilience – without burning out! In this session, participants will:

Understand methods for workload management and reduction, such as effective delegation, time management, project management, and available technology supports/solutions.
Explore methods of self-care, including boundary setting, compartmentalization, leadership authenticity, and rest/recovery.
Discuss the risks — to ourselves, our employees, and our organizations — of overwork and martyrdom culture.
Complete a personal plan of action for the year before departing the workshop

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Ryan Ripperton has more than 23 years’ experience leading nonprofit organizations, 19+ as an Executive Director. From 2010 to 2022, Ryan was Executive Director of SPARC, a youth arts education organization in Richmond, Virginia. During his tenure, SPARC raised over $17 million, expanded the budget by 300%, and increased the organization’s reputation dramatically, earning regional and national awards for program quality and innovation.
In 2021, Ryan opened Ryan Ripperton Consulting, a consulting practice focused exclusively on the nonprofit community. Ryan Ripperton Consulting helps nonprofit leaders quiet the chaos, define clear strategy, and achieve sustained results. Ryan has led projects in strategic planning and implementation, board governance and engagement, succession planning and executive sabbatical, and executive director coaching.
Ryan holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of North Carolina. He serves on the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and on an alumni board at his college alma mater. He is an instructor for both public and private workshops in nonprofit leadership, board-staff partnership, board governance, and strategic management. Ryan’s wife Danielle Ripperton is the Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Richmond, and they have two spunky kids.
https://www.ryanripperton.com

NPO CONNECT: Having the Right Data
2025-01-15 09:30 - 11:30 | VA
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Data and program evaluation allows you to set clear goals, track performance towards them, communicate your results, and justify funding for your programs. Learn how to integrate evaluations into all aspects of your organization.
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Trina Willard, founder Knowledge Advisory Group, provides organizations with program evaluation and measurement services which inform business planning and future organizational development. Trina’s methods typically focus on the implementation and effectiveness of programs, policies, and procedures that help clients guide decisions with the power of information. Her approach emphasizes identification and measurement of program outcomes, as well as input from all organizational stakeholders as keys to continued growth and improvement.
Trina has successfully applied these concepts and techniques in government, nonprofit, and business settings. Her measurement expertise has benefited clients in a variety of content areas, such as human services, public education, software enhancement, court administration, employee development, and marketing.

CANCELED: NPO CONNECT: Building Blocks of a Modern Development Plan
2025-02-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
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Fundraising is a dynamic, ever evolving enterprise to provide financial support to an organization. This session will share current trends emerging in the field, adaptable tools for engaging current or prospective donors, and an overview in getting your organization fundraising-ready in our current times.

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River District Consulting Group (RDCG) was established in 2014, by Rachel del Campo Gatewood and Hollie Adams, to strengthen purpose-driven organizations through creative solutions that bring their vision to life. Our passion lies in helping our clients build stronger communities through thoughtful strategy that deepens relationships and delivers results.
Rachel leads River District Consulting from a foundation firmly rooted in resource development, marketing campaigns, and business ownership. She approaches problems analytically, first looking at the infrastructure of an organization for strategic opportunities. She excels at drilling down and visioning up with clients, all while continuing to focus on being a good + kind human.
Hollie brings extensive training and experience in research and analysis. Her experience translates into her ability to assist her clients by testing, proving, and adapting in a competitive industry. With strength in creativity and marketing mechanics, she assists clients in creating the best foundation to launch their dreams.

NPO CONNECT: Creating and Executing Communications Strategies
2025-03-25 09:30 - 11:30 | VA
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We’re all communicators. No matter your role in your organization, you need to communicate with others. This is true for organizations as well. Big or small, to effectively carry out your mission, you need to be able to tell your story in the right way, at the right time, to the right audiences. It’s what we call strategic communications.
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Dr. Kristin Kirk is a dedicated nonprofit consultant with extensive experience in helping organizations maximize their impact and efficiency. Specializing in strategic planning, fundraising, and program development, Dr. Kirk leverages a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector to guide clients in achieving their mission-driven goals, as she is committed to fostering growth and sustainability within the nonprofit community.

TO BE RESCHEDULED: NPO CONNECT: Appreciating Those Who Make an Organization's Impact Possible
2025-04-29 | VA
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DATE: TBD
LET’S TALK ABOUT: Staff and volunteers are essential to the success of organizations. Recognizing and valuing their contributions and impact to the organization leads to longer term engagement. In this session we’ll share ideas for expressing our gratitude, however small, and making our team members (paid and volunteer) feel valued.

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NPO CONNECT: Making Informed Decisions Based on Where Your Organization is in its Life Cycle
2025-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
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Like humans, organizations go through different lifecycles, and specific competencies and performance measures distinguish each stage. During this interactive workshop, you will learn about Nonprofit Lifecycles, the advantages of using this framework, and why the alignment of programs, management, governance, resources, and systems is so important. You will have the opportunity to assess your organization using the Lifecycles “selfie” and begin to develop strategies for alignment that will strengthen your organization.

Lisa Specter-Dunaway, MPA, has spent more than 30 years in service to children, families, and communities working in the nonprofit and public sectors. For 15 years, Lisa served as CEO of CHIP of Virginia and led its merger with Prevent Child Abuse Virginia, resulting in the formation of Families Forward Virginia. She established multiple new programs throughout her career including Smart Smiles for Boys and Girls Clubs, the Richmond Healthy Start, and the Goochland Office on Youth. Lisa was appointed by three governors to serve on boards and commissions and has chaired local and state-level boards. Lisa remains committed to supporting nonprofit organizations and professionals as a consultant and trainer and is a certified Nonprofit Lifecycles Consultant.
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