Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Nonprofits 

Thinking about starting your own nonprofit (NFP)?  Already working in a NFP?  NFPs contribute a great deal to the wellbeing of a community but the road to success isn’t easy.  Many NFPs struggle to meet their missions with relevant programs and adequate funding.  This workshop offers you the opportunity to learn from your colleagues as well as from a NFP specialist.  You will leave with actionable ideas for your NFP.

Topics include:

• Funding and how to access it
• Optimizing boards
• Logical frameworks for programs
• Evaluating programs and the organizational functions
• External communication

Your Presenter

Tom Leonhardt is a SCORE mentor and has worn many hats in his nonprofit career, including management, supervision, leadership, strategic planning, team building, facilitation, coaching, issues management and advocacy. In the area of organizational development, Tom has worked with groups to do strategic planning, issues management, coaching, mentoring, internal and external communication protocols. He has facilitated international conferences, retreats, team planning events, technical workshops and meetings. In retirement, Tom has devoted his time to doing pro bono work for nonprofits in the Portland area.