The Topnotch Nonprofit FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 8:45 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. UNIVERSITY CENTER, WESTERN STATE COLORADO UNIVERSITY GUNNISON, COLORADO A One-Day Institute presented by the Western Slope Nonprofit Council in conjunction with Western State Colorado University Office of the President Western State Colorado University Extended Studies and Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, Western Colorado Community Foundation, Colorado Nonprofit Association, Community […]

A Primer on Grant Writing and the Granting Process Friday, April 28, 2017  Grand Junction  Grand Junction Housing Authority, 8 N. Foresight Circle   8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Workshop  3:45-4:45 p.m. Lagniappe for Freelancers   Workshop, Materials, Lunch & Snacks $95  Plus Freelancers Session $110  Prospect

Effective teams are an important part of a successful nonprofit. This program will cover the fundamentals of team building, including: Putting together a winning team. What mix of knowledge, skills and connections do we need? Establishing connection. How to get to know your team and build trust? Setting team goals. How do you define tasks, […]

The Marketing and Social Media Symposium will provide an opportunity for service providers to network, share and collaborate around various elements of marketing, communications, branding and social media tools. Choose 2 half day workshops and learn tangible skills for planning, implementing and analyzing social media and branding strategies. With varying levels of content, we hope […]

learn about...A clear and concise understanding of financial oversight.
Defined roles for leadership staff, governing boards and finance committee regarding financial oversight responsibilities.
An overview of how financial policies are essential to financial oversight.

The Collective Impact Symposium will provide an opportunity to network, share and collaborate around local learnings, funder perspectives, roles and working across sectors. This interactive symposium will share a variety of case studies from the field as well as provide tangible tools to begin and further local collective impact efforts. The Western Slope Symposium Series […]