Spaces still available in the following workshops focusing on nonprofit
management topics.   More info and registration form are attached and
available for download at http://socialwork.wvu.edu/continuing_education


Morgantown Sessions (2):
October 27, 2008, 10-11:30am, Monongalia General Hospital, Mylan Room,
Morgantown, WV
Good Governance for 501(c)3 Organizations and the New Form 990
Melissa S. Watkins, Esq, CPA, Steptoe and Johnson, PLLC
CEU’s: 1.5 Social Work hours; 1.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area:  Financial
Management –Annual Accounting Cycle)
Registration Fee: $20 or take afternoon session for combined fee of $50


Recently, the IRS has brought the idea of good governance to the
forefront of discussion among charitable organizations and has revised
Form 990.  Why is the IRS worried about governance issues and requiring
organizations to report more information on Form 990?  What issues does
the IRS care about?  And most importantly, what does it mean for you,
your board and your organization?  We will discuss what road the IRS
(and Congress) may take in enforcing good governance procedures, and how
to protect charitable organizations from IRS good governance
examinations.  In the end, this workshop will help you understand the
emphasis on good governance and prepare for the more in depth reporting
requirements for Form 990.

October 27, 2008, 1-4pm, Monongalia General Hospital, Mylan Room,
Morgantown, WV
Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Statements 101
Herman E. DeProspero, CPA and Ronald T. Show, CPA, Toothman Rice, PLLC
CEU’s: 3 Social Work hours; 3 CECNPM hours (Core Area:  Financial
Management –Annual Accounting Cycle)
Registration Fee: $35 or take morning session for combined fee of $50 

The presentation will discuss the requirements under generally accepted
accounting standards for nonprofit financial statements.  We will also
discuss the components of each of the required financial statements and
the intricacies within the nonprofit environment.

Charleston Sessions (2):
October 28, 2008, 10am-12pm, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center,
Room 2044, Charleston, WV
Expanding the Circle of Influence:  Inclusive Leadership Strategies
Joe Frontiera, MS, PhD Candidate, Meno Consulting and Dan Leidl, MA,
PhD Candidate, Meno Consulting, Morgantown, WV
CEU’s: 2 Social Work hours; 2 CECNPM hours (Core Area:  Human
Resource Development – Management)
Registration Fee: $25 or take afternoon session for a combined fee of
$30 

Most leaders in corporate and nonprofit settings work long and hard to
achieve status in their organization. As they strive to get to the top,
many leaders inadvertently lose sight of an important point:
organizations are comprised of multiple systems, generations, levels of
experience, and most importantly, valuable individuals. Leaders
collectively close the leadership circle when access to the decisions,
rationale, and strategies that guide an entire organization are
restricted to the leadership team. In organizations with closed circles,
employees watch decisions trickle down from above, often feeling
powerless as the process unfolds. Additionally, employees hesitate to
share their own ideas as this has been discouraged in the past. Leaders
are perceived as aloof, elite, and/or uncaring and employees’ lack of
commitment often manifests in various methods of resistance. 

This workshop specifically targets non-profit leaders who want to
create or expand their leadership circle. Through open discussion and
case studies, participants will learn how to effectively assess the
current environment within their organization and expand their circle by
involving other individuals.  Expanding the circle can empower the
workforce, increase employee commitment, satisfaction, and performance.

October 28, 2008, 1pm-3pm, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Room
2044, Charleston, WV
Passing the Torch:  Leadership Development in Nonprofits
Joe Frontiera, MS, PhD Candidate, Meno Consulting and Dan Leidl, MA,
PhD Candidate, Meno Consulting, Morgantown, WV
CEU’s: 2 social work hours; 2 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Human
Resource Development –Management)
Registration Fee: $25 or take morning session for combined fee of $30 

Research indicates that the most effective organizations have a culture
that not only adapts to customers’ ever-changing needs, but also
places an emphasis on internal leadership development.  Two prominent
symptoms exist in organizations that fail to focus on leadership
development:  1) New managers feel wholly unprepared for their
leadership roles, lacking the skills and know-how necessary for maximum
efficiency and effectiveness; and, 2) Current leaders feel overwhelmed
with continually making decisions for the sake of imparting
“buy-off” while large-scale strategic decisions are ignored.

The purpose of this workshop is to communicate the importance of
leadership development, provide examples of leadership development
programs from other organizations, and generate ideas that will assist
with leadership development within the unique organizations in
attendance.  Not only does leadership development take pressure off of
the existing leadership team, but it will appropriately prepare your
organization for future challenges and achievements.

Clarksburg Sessions (2):
November 7, 2008, 10am-12pm, Gaston Caperton Center, Room 306,
Clarksburg, WV
The E-ticket ride!  Managing a Nonprofit Board 
Robin A. Smith, LSW, Executive Director, WV 211 and Adjunct Instructor,
WVU Division of Social Work 
CEU’s: 2 Social Work hours, 2 CECNPM (Core Area: Board of
Directors/Governance – Board Self Governance)
Registration Fee: $25 or take afternoon session for a combined fee of
$40 

Managing nonprofits boards can be as exciting as a roller coaster! 
There are ups, downs, curves and twists.  This workshop will review
fundamental nonprofit board information including specific issues such
as conflict of interest statements, recruitment, training and
development, retention, rural environment influences and roles and
responsibilities.  

November 7, 2008, 1:30-4:30pm, Gaston Caperton Center, Room, 306,
Clarksburg, WV
Effective Leadership
Donna M. Tennant, BA, Admission/Marketing Director, Sundale Nursing
Home and Diane Kisinger, MSW, Agency Relations, United Way of Monogalia
and Preston Counties/Volunteer Connection
CEU’s: 3 Social Work hours, 3 CECNPM (Core Area:  Human Resource
Development – Management)
Registration Fee: $35 or take morning session for a combined fee of $40


Leaders are those individuals who inspire confidence, undermine desire,
fight fear, initiate positive and productive actions, light the candles,
define the goals, and paint a brighter tomorrow. Effective leadership is
essential for those in the nonprofit sector. Whether dealing with co
workers and volunteers or interacting with community members, both
emerging and existing leaders will take home new knowledge and skills to
learn how to become stronger and prepare for future success. 


Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW
Coordinator of Professional and Community Education
Division of Social Work
West Virginia University
PO Box 6830
Morgantown, WV 26506

304-293-3501, ext. 3109
fax:  304-293-5936
cell: 304-282-0321
Summer Institute on Aging Website:  www.wvsioa.org
WVU Division of Social Work Website:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu