NET 2010
Nonprofit Education & Training 
Supporting the development of nonprofit organizations
In the Eastern Panhandle

Coordinated by the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Eastern West
Virginia Community Foundation, and Shepherd University Scarborough
Library, we are pleased to offer the following community workshops
during 2010 offered in cooperation with the WVU Division of Social Work
and Blue Ridge Community & Technical College.  Registrations will be
processed through the Community Foundation.  Workshops and registration
forms are available for download at www.EWVCF.org    For more
information, call (304) 264-0353 or email [log in to unmask]

Form 990 and Financial Governance
Friday, Feb 19, 2010			
9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. (Registration includes
lunch)					
Location:  Blue Ridge CTC, 400 West Stephen Street, Room C-1,
Martinsburg, WV	
Fee:  $35 per participant
NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit
Management (2 hours:  Financial Management - The Annual Accounting
Cycle; 2 hours Financial Management - Activities in the Annual
Accounting Cycle) and 4 Social Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue
Ridge Community and Technical College
			
Get better prepared for your nonprofit group’s Form 990 filing and
the policies and procedures that need to be in place for maximal
performance.  Led by CPA Olivia Hutton of Yount Hyde & Barbour, this
workshop will detail the substantive changes made recently to the Form
990 and offer take-home examples of financial governance policies. 

Program Evaluation: Using Evidence to Improve Services
Wednesday, March 10,
2010						
10:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. (Registration includes
lunch)					
Location: WVU East City Hospital, Byrd Health Sciences Center
Auditorium, 2500 Foundation Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401	
Fee:  $35 per participant	
NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit
Management (4 hours:  Service Provision - Program/Organizational Design
& Evaluation)  and 4 Social Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue
Ridge Community and Technical College
				
Social Service programs and charitable organizations are increasingly
asked to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of services to
many stakeholders. These include but are not limited to funders,
community partners, political leaders and clients.  For some this is not
always an easy task nor is it deemed a priority when addressing the
needs of clients is urgent.   Using evaluation techniques that assist in
meeting the often competing demands of clients and others is an
important strategy. This workshop will focus on the tenets of
client-centered management and how they inform evaluation and program
improvement.  The principles of evidenced-based practice will be
explored. This workshop will include lecture, small group and individual
practice applications.  Participants are strongly encouraged to bring
relevant agency information to the workshop. Led by Dr. Helen Hartnett,
WVU Division of Social Work.

Grant Writing & Grantor Research
Wednesday, May 12, 2010			
9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. (Registration includes
lunch)							
Location: Scarborough Library, Shepherd University,
Shepherdstown		
Fee:  $35 per participant	
NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit
Management (5 hours:  Resource Development - Grant Writing) and 5 Social
Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical
College
				
This one-day workshop is an introductory, beginner’s course on
researching prospective corporate and foundation funders (using the
Shepherd’s Scarborough Library’s Foundation Center “Cooperating
Collection” resources) and the elements that create a fundable grant
request.  The session is lead by Amy Owen, who has more than 20 years
experience in fundraising and currently serves as the executive director
of the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, joined by Barbara
Maxwell of Scarborough Library. 

From Hello to Good Riddance-Personnel Policies and Practices that Make
Sense for Your Nonprofit
Thursday, September 16, 2010			
9:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. (Registration includes
lunch)							
Location: WVU East City Hospital, Byrd Health Sciences Center
Auditorium, 2500 Foundation Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401	
Fee:  $35 per participant	
NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit
Management (4 hours:  Human Resources - Employment Law) and 4 Social
Work CEUs and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical
College
				
What policies does West Virginia require in employment practices?
What’s the best way to hire and fire?  Is less more when it comes
to your Personnel Policy? What sort of recruiting pitfalls should you
avoid?  What’s the best way to provide regular reviews of your
employees?  How do you communicate with a problematic employee?  Oh boy,
do you need this workshop!  Led by West Virginia employment attorney
Neal Barkus and H.R. Executive Amy Panzarella.  

Got Facebook? Social marketing technologies for smart nonprofits
Wednesday, November 10, 2010			
9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.			
Location:  TBA		
Fee:  $25 per participant
NOTE: Credits for WVU Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit
Management (3 hours: Special Topics/Electives) and 3 Social Work CEUs
and College Credits with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
					
While nonprofit organizations struggle with very limited resources,
they do have one enormous resource with huge potential-the Internet. 
Social media and online marketing offer a wealth of low-cost
opportunities for nonprofits to reach volunteers and donors. These
opportunities, used correctly, can also provide a new way to raise
awareness and funds, collaborate, spread your message, and empower
people. Participants should be able to identify and determine the best
use of social marketing strategies, tools, and tactics to help meet
organization mission. Led by David Welch. 



Shelley Hopple
Administrative Secretary 
West Virginia University
Division of Social Work
P O Box 6830
Morgantown WV 26506
Telephone 304- 293-3780
Fax 304- 293- 5936