Designed to help participants identify and break down silos, fostering a more integrated and collaborative work environment.In today's dynamic workplace, collaboration across teams and departments is essential for organizational success. However, silos often get in the way, hindering communication, productivity, and innovation. This 90 minute workshop is designed to help participants identify and break down these silos, fostering a more integrated and collaborative work environment.Participants will:• Understand the impact of silos on organizational effectiveness and team morale• Learn to recognize the signs and sources of silos within and between teams and departments• Explore strategies to promote cross-functional communication and collaboration• Identify best practices for creating a culture of openness and shared goals• Develop skills to facilitate interdepartmental cooperation and teamwork• Learn to use tools and technologies that support transparent and efficient communication• Start an action plan to implement silo-reducing strategies in their own organizations.• Gain insights into overcoming resistance to change and fostering a collaborative mindsetJoin us for this engaging workshop to discover practical ways to bridge gaps, enhance cooperation, and drive organizational success by reducing silos.______________________________________________________________________________________________________About the presenter:Lacy Alana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, corporate trainer, multidisciplinary artist, and creator of The Yes And Brain framework. As Lacy […]
Join us to gain insights from and interact with Impact Austin, an Austin-based women’s collective giving organization.Gain insights from and interact with Impact Austin, an Austin-based women’s collective giving organization. Karen McLinden, Grants Co-Chair will describe Impact Austin's philanthropic purpose and strategic, high-impact grants. Come and learn about what makes an inspiring grant proposal and about the organization’s work to fund nonprofits that provide services in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.Nonprofit Austin reserves the right to postpone this learning opportunity if thereis inadequate registration.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn about the role of a governing board and key strategies for navigating the relationship.In this 90-minute course aimed at executive directors, learn about the role of a governing board and key strategies for navigating the relationship. Working under an entire governance team can be challenging. Your board members are key volunteers and donors, while also collectively serving as your boss. Good board relations require diplomacy, strong communication, and clear expectations from all parties. Gain insights into how to get what you need to be successful and how to give to your board members what they need to be empowered to champion your organization. Along with an overview of board member responsibilities and different models of board functioning, this course will provide tools for aligning expectations and an opportunity to troubleshoot some of the challenges you are facing. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________About the presenter: Eileen Garcia (she/her) has spent her career working in support of the social impact sector, including over a decade of experience as the lead executive of a nonprofit. She has served as CEO of Texans Care for Children and as the Executive Director of the Texas State History Museum Foundation. She has also worked in Austin for The Children’s Partnership, […]
The COVID pandemic forced changes big and small in our society, and with it, a new picture of community service and volunteerism has emergedThe COVID pandemic forced changes big and small in our society, and with it, a new picture of community service and volunteerism has emerged. This new vision is characterized by changes in who volunteers and how we find and engage them.In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn about workable strategies and explore resources to assist you in assessing your current volunteer program. This 1.5-hour virtual or in person session course includes multiple handouts, resources and opportunities for group discussion and individual work. Participants will be asked to take a short survey on volunteer program readiness at least two days prior to the class.Topics covered:• State of volunteer engagement• Changing priorities• Time & role diversity• Strengthening organizational capacity with skills-based volunteers.Nonprofit Austin reserves the right to postpone this learning opportunity if thereis inadequate registration.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Training & Consulting SolutionsWendy Biro-Pollard is a Certified Volunteer Administration (CVA) and BoardSource Governance Consultant. She has conducted webinars, keynotes, workshops, and retreats for individuals in the public-private sector, for national and international associations, corporate and community foundations, and faith-based and governmental agencies.Wendy directed the Volunteer […]