Learning Opportunity

One-hour free overview to Matrix Model for Sustainability presented by Steve Zimmerman.One-hour free overview to Matrix Model for Sustainability presented by Steve Zimmerman, a co-author of Nonprofit Sustainability: Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viability to introduce potential registrants to our five-part series of 90-minute sessions on October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, and December 5 – all from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. See October 10, 2024 session for series’ pricing that allows up to 3 participants per agency.This five-part series guides participants through the process of visualizing their business model utilizing the matrix map, a visual depiction of an organization’s business model – or how every program contributes to the organization’s sustainability, impact, and profitability. Together, they will learn how to assess mission impact, determine profitability, and plot the map. More than a picture, the matrix map offers strategic imperatives to drive decision making to strengthen sustainability. Participants will receive templates throughout the process to implement on their own and will have access to extra engagement during the process to answer their questions.What is “sustainable” is constantly changing as the environment in which nonprofits operate changes. Sustainability is an orientation, not a destination. As such, truly sustainable […]

One of the most important roles you play as a nonprofit leader is that of a spokesperson for your organization and your mission.One of the most important roles you play as a nonprofit leader is that of a spokesperson for your organization and your mission. Whether you are talking to prospective donors, board members, volunteers, or to elected officials, a clear and compelling pitch is often critical to your success. This learning opportunity will provide guidance on what makes a pitch effective, as well as opportunities to practice your pitch and strengthen it.Please note Nonprofit Austin reserves the right to postpone this learning opportunity if there is inadequate registration.