Ethical Storytelling: Holding Vulnerability & Avoiding ExploitationStorytelling is one of the most powerful currencies for human connection that exists. And it is one that is frequently used in the nonprofit and helping fields to amplify awareness, garner funding, create connection, validate donations and volunteering, and so much more. We tell stories to invite others in and to invite participation in the work being done. We often tell stories with great intentions. But, how do we ensure that we're not using someone's story or exploiting their experiences for our own gain? How do we ensure that we're empowering and amplifying someone's voice, rather than exploiting them and their vulnerability? How can we ethically tell someone's story while describing what we do? With the power of storytelling comes great responsibility. In this session, we'll be exploring these questions, and the ways that you can ensure that you're ethically using storytelling in your organization and personal life without exploitation.This workshop is interactive and experiential, so you'll get a chance to engage in hands activities during the workshop, in addition to walking away with new knowledge.

Funder Focus Series w/ Susannah ErlerFunder Focus Series:Your participation is invited as we learn more about The City of Austin’s Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs). GTOPs provides three award pathways for Austin nonprofit groups to apply for funding or devices. Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, will talk about how this funding program supports participation in the digital society and will share details about how funds and resources are distributed to area nonprofit organizations. Series description What do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? What choices do funders make in support of communities? Join us for Nonprofit Austin at ACC’s Funder Focus series to learn more about the funding and grantmaking process. Bring your questions for this exceptional opportunity to connect directly with those who make funding decisions that support nonprofit work. Funder Focus Host: Susannah Erler, Director, Greater Good Strategies Susannah Erler started in a public radio career (including being Director of a National Public Radio affiliate) which later morphed into her current calling to support nonprofits. She earned her master's degree in Business with an Arts Administration (Nonprofit) specialization, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) […]

Executive presence - Two Part Series Presence w/Alice Mar RocherExecutive presence is essential to successful leaders, and establishing it can sometimes feel elusive. It means making great impressions, having a keen self and other-awareness, demonstrating emotional intelligence, building strong relationships, and maximizing your influence for high impact, and so much more! Join us to build your leadership presence in this two-part series.Topics:Develop Your Credibility with a Unique Warm, Strong, and Valuable Leadership PresenceEnhance Your Self and Other-Awareness to Demonstrate Flexibility and Build Positive RelationshipsMaximize Your Influence Through Powerful Communication For Better Collaboration, Bigger Impact for Mutual Gain Shape and Manage Your Reputation and Brand in Good Times, and for Bad Times, When They Come

Navigating Resistance & Opposition (both internally & externally) - Part 2This series focuses on tools that you can immediately put into action to manage resistance and opposition - both within your organization and externally with clients, or others. We'll explore ways to:Build alignment with someone who is resistantUnderstand opposition more deeply (and how to work around it)Increase persuasiveness to get others on boardHow to manage it if someone just isn't ready for what you're offering (even if it would be good for them or the organization)

Empowering Charity: A New Narrative of Philanthropy w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewPhilanthropy is steeped in myths that hurt communities of color rather than help them. Many current philanthropic strategies fail because they neglect the experience, wisdom, and gifts of those receiving help, and prioritize and perpetuate false myths. These myths fuel deficit-based models of philanthropy that do not work and will not change poverty. In this discussion, Froswa' will share more about her book and the role nonprofit leaders can play to change the narrative.Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Case Management - 2 Part Series w/Lacy AlanaThis series will help you level-up and re-invigorate your case management practice. We'll cover ways to root your practices in person-centered, strengths-based and compassionate practices that will help you prevent or address burnout. Additionally, you'll be equipped with new tools and resources to use when approaching clients who seem "stuck," unmotivated, or challenging. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Building Your Network w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewRelationships are critical to our personal and professional success. In understanding our story and our various identities, we can make stronger, more impactful connections. Although many of our relationships are transactional, our goal is to build transformative relationships. It starts with our understanding of who we are, the power of our narratives and the importance of building our network. It's not just networking, but building the community we seek.Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Case Management - 2 Part Series w/Lacy AlanaThis series will help you level-up and re-invigorate your case management practice. We'll cover ways to root your practices in person-centered, strengths-based and compassionate practices that will help you prevent or address burnout. Additionally, you'll be equipped with new tools and resources to use when approaching clients who seem "stuck," unmotivated, or challenging. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Diversifying Your Board w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewIt's not about checking a box, but recognizing the importance of living experience, those proximate to the work and different perspectives. Organizations thrive when there is intentionality and metrics in place to evaluate board diversity. In this workshop, learn more about creating expectations and metrics that are realistic, inclusive and align with the organization’s strategic goals.Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Get that Grant! The Series w/Susannah Ehler 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28Can be taken as a 4-part series or as stand alone sessions! Learn what you need to "Get that Grant" w/Susannah Ehler.Join us and invite your colleagues!Week OneThursday, July7th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: The Art of Finding Grant OpportunitiesDescription:It is one of the biggest ‘grant writing secrets’: your chances of obtaining funding increase significantly when you find the right funding opportunity. Don’t spin your wheels; make sure you’re applying to funders that align with your nonprofit organization. This online class will clearly lay out the steps and strategies for effective grant prospecting. This can be taken as a stand-alone class or part of the April 2022 Grant series.Week TwoThursday, July14th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: Get that Grant I: Grant Writing Basics for NonprofitsDescriptionSo, you want to be a grant writer. Or maybe you’ve recently started writing grant applications for a nonprofit organization. This online class will describe the items funders are looking for and will provide a clear framework for crafting winning proposals. The focus is on writing grant applications for nonprofit organizations; join us if your level is anywhere from beginner up […]

Connecting Your Community to your Cause: Partnerships w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewWorking in isolation is damaging for both an organization and the community. Services are duplicated along with a lack of effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of programs. In this workshop, learn more about building powerful partnerships, the role of MOUs, and building strong collaborations. Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

The Cost of Caring: Managing & Preventing Compassion Fatigue - 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaCompassion fatigue is a serious occupational hazard for individuals who work in a helping profession, the non-profit world, and/or are highly empathetic. In this two part series, you'll learn how to prevent compassion fatigue, and how to manage it if you're already feeling it. We'll cover both personal tips and tricks as well as organizational structures that can help prevent compassion fatigue in your workplace. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Get that Grant! The Series w/Susannah Ehler 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28Can be taken as a 4-part series or as stand alone sessions! Learn what you need to "Get that Grant" w/Susannah Ehler.Join us and invite your colleagues!Week OneThursday, July7th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: The Art of Finding Grant OpportunitiesDescription:It is one of the biggest ‘grant writing secrets’: your chances of obtaining funding increase significantly when you find the right funding opportunity. Don’t spin your wheels; make sure you’re applying to funders that align with your nonprofit organization. This online class will clearly lay out the steps and strategies for effective grant prospecting. This can be taken as a stand-alone class or part of the April 2022 Grant series.Week TwoThursday, July14th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: Get that Grant I: Grant Writing Basics for NonprofitsDescriptionSo, you want to be a grant writer. Or maybe you’ve recently started writing grant applications for a nonprofit organization. This online class will describe the items funders are looking for and will provide a clear framework for crafting winning proposals. The focus is on writing grant applications for nonprofit organizations; join us if your level is anywhere from beginner up […]

The Cost of Caring: Managing and Preventing Compassion Fatigue - 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaCompassion fatigue is a serious occupational hazard for individuals who work in a helping profession, the non-profit world, and/or are highly empathetic. In this mini-series, you'll learn how to prevent compassion fatigue, and how to manage it if you're already feeling it. We'll cover both personal tips and tricks as well as organizational structures that can help prevent compassion fatigue in your workplace. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Funder Focus Series w/ Susannah ErlerFunder Focus SeriesGain insights from and interact with Greater Texas Foundation, whose mission is to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. Leslie Gurrola, Director of Programs & Strategy, will describe Greater Texas Foundation’s philanthropic purpose and grantmaking. Learn details about their impact, collaborative process, and what they look for in grant proposals.Series descriptionWhat do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? What choices do funders make in support of communities? Join us for Nonprofit Austin at ACC’s Funder Focus series to learn more about the funding and grantmaking process. Bring your questions for this exceptional opportunity to connect directly with those who make funding decisions that support nonprofit work.Funder Focus Host: Susannah Erler, Director, Greater Good StrategiesSusannah Erler started in a public radio career (including being Director of a National Public Radio affiliate) which later morphed into her current calling to support nonprofits. She earned her master's degree in Business with an Arts Administration (Nonprofit) specialization, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and is a Mission Capital Certified Interim Executive Director (ED). Susannah […]

Becoming a Relational Leader w/ Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewLeadership is not about dictating orders, but recognizing the power of relationships to make things happen. Learn more about this leadership style as a catalyst for transformation of your team and organization. Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Unsticking Stuck: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Working with Clients who are Stuck- 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaWe want to support our clients in finding change, they want to find change.... and yet, stuckness sometimes prevails. Working with clients who are stuck can be a challenging - and sometimes frustrating - process. In this two-part workshop, we'll explore tips, tricks, and tools that you can bring to your work with clients who are feeling stuck. You'll learn: - To better understand your own relationship to stuckness (and how that impacts the client process) - What really causes stuckness (and what to do about it) - How to hold space for clients who are stuck, while still encouraging forward momentum - And more!Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Unsticking Stuck: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Working with Clients who are Stuck- 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaCompassion fatigue is a serious occupational hazard for individuals who work in a helping profession, the non-profit world, and/or are highly empathetic. In this mini-series, you'll learn how to prevent compassion fatigue, and how to manage it if you're already feeling it. We'll cover both personal tips and tricks as well as organizational structures that can help prevent compassion fatigue in your workplace. Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!

Put Your Own Life Vest On First:Staying Afloat in a Sea of Secondary Trauma - 2-Part Series w/Lacy AlanaHelping professionals are often exposed to high levels of secondary trauma in their work. While the impacts of secondary trauma are often discussed, and known - few of us are equipped with solid understanding and tools to successfully navigate the gravity of what we may encounter at work. Without this knowledge, burnout, exhaustion, and stress run high. In this two part training, you'll learn: -To recognize the sneaky impacts of secondary trauma (and what to do about it) -The way that secondary trauma impacts our nervous system (even if we are feeling "fine") -To identify the impact your work has on you -To create a personal concrete action plan to combat secondary trauma in your life -Tips, tricks, and tools that you can take to your work and organization Can't join us live? Sign and up receive the recording afterwards!