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SUMMARY:Evaluation and Data Systems for Maximum Impact
DESCRIPTION:About This Event:\nMost nonprofits aren’t short on data — they’re short on systems to make it useful. This seminar focuses on the infrastructure side of organizational learning: how to build evaluation practices and data systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments. Participants examine what it takes to move from scattered data collection to coherent\, decision-ready information. The goal isn’t a perfect system. It’s a functional one that your organization can maintain\, learn from\, and improve over time.  \n  \nTopics of Discussion: \n\nBuilding evaluation infrastructure without a dedicated data team \nMoving from scattered data collection to coherent\, usable information \nSelecting and maintaining data systems that fit your resources \nTurning data into decisions: what that actually looks like in practice \nSustaining evaluation practices over time in resource-constrained environments \n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \nExecutive directors\, program managers\, and operations staff responsible for evaluation\, learning\, or data especially those navigating the gap between what their organization tracks and what they actually need to know.  \n  \nFacilitator Bio:\nPassionate about real transformation\, Cynthia approaches adult learning as a delicate balance between business management skills\, self-assuredness\, and a clear sense of purpose. Trained as a mixed-methods program evaluator\, her approach blends spiritual tenants with change management strategies.  Cynthia holds a MA from UCLA in Social Research Methodology\, a BA from UC Berkeley in Peace and Conflict Studies and Education and is a graduate of Dr. Yasmin Davidds’ Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Program.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/evaluation-and-data-systems-for-maximum-impact/
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Human-Centered Design: Practical Tools for Nonprofit Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nWhat happens when nonprofit leaders need a spark of new ideas and strategies to adapt to the current times? What if you could tap into the expertise of your staff\, leadership\, community members\, and other stakeholders to unlock powerful ideas with high impact potential? Imagine how workflows could evolve when planning and delivery is rooted in empathy.  \nThis session brings Design Thinking to nonprofit leaders\, a powerful framework that propels a human-centered approach to innovation.  \nThis full-day interactive training invites participants to reimagine how they solve problems\, make decisions\, and design programs by putting empathy and collaboration at the center of their process. Through real-world examples\, peer learning\, and hands-on exercises\, participants will explore how design thinking can spark creativity\, strengthen community connections\, and create systems-level change.  \nDrawing on frameworks from the Stanford d.school and led by Dramatic Results®\, this session blends play\, storytelling\, and teamwork to help attendees connect creativity with strategy in ways that feel both practical and inspiring.  \nWe invite participants to dress comfortably\, be prepared to think on their feet\, and approach complex problems in innovative ways.  \n  \nKey Takeaways \n\nCreative Warm-Ups: Use quick stoke activities like the Metaphor Generator to spark fresh thinking and prepare for deeper design work. \n\n\nLead with Empathy: Learn how to connect with individuals and communities through empathy interviews and reflective questioning to uncover deeper insights. \n\n\nDefine Problems Clearly: Practice building problem statements (POVs) that are specific\, actionable\, and free from pre-embedded solutions. \n\n\nCollaborative Problem-Solving: Explore structured frameworks that promote teamwork\, creativity\, and rapid idea testing. \n\n\nPractical Application: Leave with tools\, resources\, and real-world exercises you can immediately apply to your professional context. \n\n  \nWho Should Attend \nThis training is designed for nonprofit leaders\, organizational decision-makers\, and cross-functional teams who want to bring creativity and collaboration into their work. Human-centered design is most powerful when those at the top are equipped to lead with empathy and adaptability\, setting the tone for cultures of innovation\, inclusivity\, and trust.  \nWhile open to all experience levels\, it will be particularly valuable for:  \n\nLeadership teams seeking to strengthen organization-wide collaboration through Design Thinking principles. \n\n\nProgram and operations managers aiming to spark innovation and think outside the box by taking a feedback-oriented approach to problem solving. \n\n\nProgram teams interested in practicing behaviors that lead to equitable involvement and creative engagement. \n\n  \nFacilitator Bios: \nRyan Nuckolls-Rosa (she/her)\, Executive Director – Dramatic Results®  \nAs Executive Director of Dramatic Results® \, Ryan brings design thinking into the heart of leadership\, aligning creativity with strategy to drive meaningful change. With more than 15 years in nonprofit management and federal grant leadership\, she has secured and directed $12 million in U.S. Department of Education awards\, ensuring compliance\, accountability\, and measurable impact. Ryan has guided large-scale initiatives including the Art of Building a City Project and the SEED (STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration) Project\, a $7.9 million grant\, anchoring design-centered strategies in operational transformation\, stakeholder engagement\, and sustainable growth. Recognized for her ability to implement systems-level change quickly and effectively\, she has cultivated multi-sector partnerships that expand access to the arts in high-need communities. Her career spans work with artists and institutions across the United States\, Europe\, and Asia\, with several years of experience in China\, where she collaborated on exhibitions\, community programming\, and cross-cultural projects that continue to inform her global perspective.  \n  \nTori-Ann Hampton (she/her)\, Curriculum Manager – Dramatic Results®  \nTori-Ann Hampton is an educator\, artist\, and design strategist who leads the design team at Dramatic Results®. She drives the creation of innovative learning experiences\, professional development programs\, and systems that help communities better understand and solve complex challenges. With the power of a listening ear\, a curious mind\, and the courage to take creative risks\, she approaches design as an iterative journey—where feedback serves as a pilot for discovery and growth. As part of the federally funded SEED (STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration) Project\, Tori-Ann led curriculum design across communities\, utilizing human-centered design to build equity-driven learning that empowers educators\, inspires program designers\, and engages learners. With 20 years of experience in education\, she has worked within school districts\, private educational companies\, and nonprofits to drive meaningful change. Her work blends artistry and strategy\, transforming bold ideas into systems and practices that create lasting impact.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/human-centered-design-practical-tools-for-nonprofit-problem-solving/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Budget Essentials: Planning\, Priorities\, and Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n Nonprofit organizations are often asked to do more with limited resources while navigating changing funding environments and increasing community needs. A well-developed budget can serve as more than a financial document. It can be a tool for planning\, decision-making\, and organizational sustainability.  \nThis webinar will explore the fundamentals of nonprofit budgeting\, including different types of budgets\, key components of the budget development process\, and approaches for aligning financial resources with organizational priorities. Participants will also examine budgeting strategies that support sustainability and informed decision-making throughout the year.  \nTopics of Discussion: \n\nUnderstanding different types of nonprofit budgets and their purpose \n\n\nKey components of the nonprofit budget planning process \n\n\nBudgeting strategies that support sustainability and long-term planning \n\n\nUsing budgets as a tool for decision-making and organizational accountability \n\n  \nWho Should Attend:\n This webinar is ideal for nonprofit professionals who are new to budgeting responsibilities or would like a refresher on nonprofit budgeting. It may be particularly valuable for executive directors\, program managers\, operations staff\, development professionals\, and others involved in organizational planning and resource allocation.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/nonprofit-budget-essentials-planning-priorities-and-decision-making/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Mission: The Economic Power of Los Angeles County's Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\nWhat if we looked at Los Angeles County’s nonprofit sector not just as a collection of mission-driven organizations\, but as an economic force? \nA new report from the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) and the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Institute for Applied Economics offers a different view. Drawing on IRS Form 990 filings\, Bureau of Labor Statistics data\, and input-output modeling\, the report examines 27\,916 active nonprofit organizations across Los Angeles County and measures the sector’s contributions to employment\, economic output\, labor income\, and public revenue. \nThe findings make the scale of the sector clear: nonprofits contribute approximately $185.6 billion in economic output\, support an estimated 1.16 million jobs\, and generate approximately $28 billion in federal\, state\, and local tax revenue each year. \nJoin CNM and LAEDC for a one-hour webinar exploring what these findings tell us about the nonprofit sector as an essential part of Los Angeles County’s economy—and what this means for nonprofit leaders\, funders\, policymakers\, businesses\, and communities. \n  \nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand how the nonprofit sector compares to other major industries in Los Angeles County.\nExplore the economic impact nonprofits generate through jobs\, wages\, business activity\, and supply chains.\nLearn about the workforce and organizational characteristics that shape the sector\, including the fact that 90% of nonprofit organizations operate with annual income below $1 million.\nExamine the role nonprofits play in strengthening communities and contributing to regional quality of life.\nConsider what it means to recognize the nonprofit sector as an important economic cluster and what that could mean for regional economic strategy\, philanthropy\, and nonprofit organizations.\nExplore why a stronger understanding of the nonprofit sector matters for policymakers\, funders\, business leaders\, and other community stakeholders.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend:\nNonprofit executives and leaders\, philanthropic and funding organizations\, public-sector leaders\, business leaders\, researchers\, nonprofit association and network leaders\, and community stakeholders interested in the economic and social impact of the nonprofit sector are encouraged to attend. \n  \nRegistration Fee\nThis event is offered at no charge. Registration is required.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/beyond-the-mission-the-economic-power-of-los-angeles-countys-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Essentials for Effective Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your foundational skills and tools as a new or experienced supervisor.\n\n\n\nPlease note that this is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nSupervising people presents challenges as well as opportunities for growth. This seminar is designed for both new and experienced nonprofit supervisors and those who have had no formal training for their role. In this class\, you’ll sharpen your skills to better plan and prioritize\, communicate with and motivate your staff\, and network and learn from other supervisors. Come away with new approaches for working with your team to best accomplish your goals. \nTopics include:\n\nRole of the supervisor\nManaging relationships\, coming from peers\nSetting priorities and expectations\nNavigating the changing workplace\nSupervising employees remotely and hybrid\nCommunication styles\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nRegistration Fee:\n\nEarly Bird : $304 (ends on 8/27)\nGeneral Admission: $330\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a LACDAC Grantee\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to inquire if you qualify to receive a scholarship for this training. \nInstructor\nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nHealth and Wellness\nTo help create a comfortable learning environment for all participants\, we ask attendees to be mindful of their health and the well-being of others. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of a cold\, flu\, or other contagious illness\, please stay home. Masks are welcome but not required and will be available for anyone who would like one.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success-essentials-for-effective-supervision/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000
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SUMMARY:Financial Planning: The Story Behind the Spreadsheet and the Path Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFor many nonprofit leaders\, financial anxiety didn’t start with budgets and spreadsheets — it started at home. Long before anyone learned to read a balance sheet\, they absorbed a money story: beliefs about debt\, risk\, saving\, and what it means to be “good with money\,” shaped by race\, class\, culture\, and generational experience. Nobody sits you down and teaches you this story. You just learn to carry it\, usually without realizing that’s what you’re doing. \nThis virtual seminar\, hosted by CNM in partnership with BDO\, starts by putting that story into words instead of pretending it doesn’t belong in a professional development conversation. Most nonprofit leaders carry real fear around finances\, and it isn’t a personal failing that needs to be managed alone; it comes from actual structural conditions\, and it’s worth saying out loud in a room full of people carrying something similar. \nA first-generation professional often learns to manage money with no family blueprint for it. For someone else\, class background already decided what counts as acceptable risk before they ever ran a budget line. Culture and generational history draw the line between what gets discussed openly and what stays private\, long before anyone creates a budget or looks at a spreadsheet. \nOnce that ground is set\, we move into strategies and actions: what does real planning looks like when facing a 10%\, 15%\, or 30% funding cut\, when multi-year projections seem unrealistic to plan for and surviving month-to-month has become standard operating procedure rather than navigating through crisis. \nTopics of Discussion\nKey Financial Metrics \nLearn which numbers truly matter for your organization’s financial health\, and how to read them in a way that informs everyday decisions. \nAssessing Revenue and Expense Risk \nTake a clear look at your revenue mix through the lenses of flexibility\, diversity\, and predictability\, and examine your expense structure to see where you have room (or no room) to maneuver. This helps you understand where your organization is most vulnerable—and where you may have more options than you think. \nScenario Planning for Uncertainty \nPractice building simple\, realistic scenarios for 10%\, 15%\, and 30% revenue reductions. Instead of waiting for cuts to happen and reacting in crisis\, you’ll learn how to sketch out options in advance so that conversations with your team and board can be calmer\, clearer\, and more values aligned. \nCash Flow Planning \nMoving from “month‑to‑month survival” to clearer short‑term planning\, understanding how cash flows in and out across the year and what that means for day‑to‑day decision \nWho Should Attend:\n\nLeaders and staff of smaller nonprofits (3M or less in operating)\nOrganizations led by or serving people of color\, first‑generation professionals\, and immigrant communities\nExecutive directors\, finance/operations staff\, and program leaders who play a role in budgeting\, planning\, or financial decision-making
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/financial-planning-the-story-behind-the-spreadsheet-and-the-path-ahead/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T160000
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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Whole Person Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nAs nonprofit leaders\, we have an opportunity to honor our humanity and the humanity of others in the workplace.  \nPlease note that this is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nJoin us for this class that will sharpen your communication\, conflict management\, and change management skills. You’ll deepen your understanding of what it takes to cultivate a workplace where your team members feel safe to bring their authentic selves. \n\n\nTopics include\n\nFive conflict styles\nLearning styles\nGenerations at work\nBiases\nUnderstanding your own emotional triggers\nChange management and fatigue\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nRegistration Fee\n\nEarly Bird : $304 (ends on 9/1)\nGeneral Admission: $330\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships\nIf you are a LACDAC Grantee\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to inquire if you qualify to receive a scholarship for this training. \nInstructor \nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nHealth and Wellness\nTo help create a comfortable learning environment for all participants\, we ask attendees to be mindful of their health and the well-being of others. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of a cold\, flu\, or other contagious illness\, please stay home. Masks are welcome but not required and will be available for anyone who would like one.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success-whole-person-supervision-2/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sold Out Event
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SUMMARY:Listen\, Learn\, Respond: Making Community Feedback Meaningful
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\nPlease note that this is a free virtual event. \nMost nonprofits gather feedback in some way. But are we asking for feedback to help us decide which programs to scale up\, sunset\, or re-imagine? How can we ask the right questions\, hear what our communities are telling us\, and use that information to guide our decisions? \nWith funding and community needs shifting\, nonprofits are making important decisions about programs\, services\, and resources. It is easier to make decisions the community can understand when we take into consideration what their communities value and need. \nJoin CNM for a conversation facilitated by Listen4Good exploring what meaningful community feedback can look like\, and the many ways organizations can use this information for good. Through practical insights and real-world examples\, we’ll look at how feedback can challenge assumptions we make\, surface what matters most to the people we serve\, and help us feel grounded as we make important decisions about our programs and services. \nWhether you already have a feedback process or are figuring out where to begin\, this session will offer ideas you can take back to your organization. \n\n  \nWhat We’ll Explore\n\nWhat a strong community feedback loop looks like and practices that can make feedback more meaningful and useful.\nHow organizations with different programs and services are using community feedback to strengthen their programs and increase their impact.\nHow to recognize what’s working in your organization’s current feedback practices and where there may be opportunities to strengthen them.\nPractical starting points for making community feedback a more useful part of your organization’s work and decision-making.\n\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis webinar is for nonprofit professionals interested in strengthening how their organizations listen to and learn from the communities they serve\, particularly those involved in program planning and delivery\, organizational strategy\, community engagement\, evaluation\, data\, or fundraising. \nFunders and philanthropic partners interested in community-informed approaches are also welcome. \n  \nFacilitator Bio:\nHeidi Elneil\, Senior Coordinator of Partner Services – Listen4Good \nHeidi Elneil is the Senior Coordinator of Partner Services at Listen4Good and\, in that role\, is the first thought partner that nonprofits have in assessing and strengthening their feedback processes. Before coming to Listen4Good she was the “youth person” for organizations around California – helping develop youth programming and leadership opportunities. She spent years focusing on strengths-based leadership and organizational development and is a certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator. \nAbout Listen4Good \nListen4Good builds nonprofits’ skills to gather and use feedback from the people they serve – turning it into insights for program improvement\, fundraising\, strategic planning\, and equity work. Participating organizations get 1:1 coaching\, group learning\, and a web application with tools and best practices for building strong feedback loops. Since 2016\, Listen4Good has supported over 1\,250 organizations through its 18-month capacity-building program.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/listen-learn-respond-making-community-feedback-meaningful/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T120000
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SUMMARY:Building Sector Power Across Los Angeles County
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWhat becomes possible when we recognize nonprofits as an industry? \nLos Angeles has a nonprofit industry. It is the fourth largest employer in the region\, with much of its economic activity centered on people and local communities. Yet nonprofits are still too often understood primarily as charity rather than as a vital part of our region’s economic infrastructure. \nIt is time to explore a different way of thinking about the sector. \nJoin us for a half day exploratory convening bringing together nonprofit\, foundation\, and government leaders to examine what it could mean to move from charity to infrastructure and build greater sector power across Los Angeles County. \n  \nWhat the Data Tells Us\nNonprofits represent 1.5% of all employer establishments in Los Angeles County\, yet account for 8.5% of employment. The sector generates 12% of economic output and supports 17% of all jobs across the county. \nThis economic impact reflects the unique role nonprofits play in our region. Nonprofits employ people\, provide essential services\, invest in communities\, and direct resources back into the local economy. \nThe data gives us an opportunity to ask a bigger question: If nonprofits are already an economic force in Los Angeles County\, what would change if we started treating them like one? \n  \nFrom Charity to Infrastructure\nHow we understand nonprofits shapes how we support them. \nWhen nonprofits are viewed primarily through the lens of charity\, it influences how they are funded\, included in economic planning\, and understood by government\, philanthropy\, and the broader public. \nRecognizing nonprofits as an industry and essential infrastructure opens the door to a different conversation. One centered on investment\, sustainability\, partnership\, and collective power. \nThis convening is an opportunity to begin that conversation together. \nWhat We’re Exploring\nTogether\, we will explore questions about what it could take to build greater recognition and power for the nonprofit sector across Los Angeles County: \n\nDoes recognizing nonprofits as infrastructure change how we understand the sector’s role and value?\nWhat would it mean to recognize nonprofits as an industry?\nWhat currently prevents the sector from being treated as essential economic infrastructure?\nWhat would greater investment in nonprofit infrastructure look like in practice?\nWhat would nonprofits\, philanthropy\, and government need to do differently to strengthen the sector’s collective power?\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis conversation is designed for \n\nNonprofit executive directors and senior leaders thinking about sector sustainability and growth.\nFoundation and philanthropic leaders are encouraged to attend.\nGovernment leaders and agencies that partner with nonprofits.\n\n  \nIf you are thinking about what comes next for Los Angeles County’s nonprofit sector and how we build greater power together\, we invite you to join this in-person convening.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/building-sector-power26/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T160000
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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Challenges & Change
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nBuild your confidence around handling challenging conversations.\n  \n\n\n\nPlease note that this is an in-person training on Tuesday\, December 8th\, from 9:00am to 4:00pm in downtown Los Angeles. \nIn this all day training you’ll learn and practice proven communication methods that can help you\, as a supervisor\, keep your team on track. We will explore how timely and well-delivered feedback contributes to improved employee performance and can help you build a stronger team. \nTopics include\n\nActive Listening\nIdentifying the Root Problem\nFeedback Model\nPreparing for and having Difficult Conversations\nPerformance Reviews – year around\nSuperviisng during Continual Change\nEmployee Motivation and Burnout\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nRegistration Fee\n\nEarly Bird : $304 (ends on Nov 17th)\nGeneral Admission: $330\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\n  \nInstructor\nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \n\n\n\n\n  \nHealth and Wellness\nTo help create a comfortable learning environment for all participants\, we ask attendees to be mindful of their health and the well-being of others. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of a cold\, flu\, or other contagious illness\, please stay home. Masks are welcome but not required and will be available for anyone who would like one.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success-challenges-change-2/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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