LNA Newsletter - March 2014

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LNA Newsletter - March 2014

Save the Dates for the inaugural LNA Spring Workshop Series! From April 29th - May 2nd we will be hosting a series of luncheon workshops. The format for these workshops will be to enjoy lunch and a presentation followed by Q&A and possible small group discussion. Save the dates now, details on location and sign up to come.

April 29th - Grantwriter's Panel: Come hear from different perspectives about best practices when it comes to Grantwriting and take part in Q&A.
April 30th - Social Media Marketing: Social Media is here to stay and as nonprofits we need to stay current on our marketing and communication strategies. Come learn about how to utilize and maximize your online social presence.
May 1st - Strategic Thinking for Nonprofits: Nonprofits need to be strategic as much as any business. Join us for a presentation on how to become more strategic in your day-to-day and long-term decision making.
May 2nd - Fundraising Best Practices: Could there be any more important learning topic than fundraising for your organization? Learn about best practices and tools you can use to maximize your fundraising.

Please suggest specific topics/questions you would like answered at any of the upcoming workshops. Please click here and write in your question. Your questions will be submitted anonymously.

Reminders and Upcoming Events

If you are a LNA Member don't forget to submit your major 2014 events on our LNA Community Calendar.
The work of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance is possible with the support of our members. If you are interested in joining LNA, Click Here
Do you have computers still running on Windows XP and are worried about what happens on April 8th when its no longer supported? Learn how to prepare for the change Here
Take a look at some upcoming Webinars and Workshops
- March 20th: Have you considered putting your email and other applications in the cloud with Office 365? Do you have concerns, questions, or hesitations? Read more about this upcoming seminar and Register for Free Here.
- March 25th: Wondering if Strategic Planning could benefit your organization but don't know where to start? Check out this upcoming workshop at the Johnson Center. Click Here

Strategic Planning Available to LNA Members
New ideas and opportunities for the future of your nonprofit flow from all directions: donors, board members, staff, volunteers, etc... Strategic Planning can provide direction to your organization and help you to better respond when these new ideas/opportunities come about. One of the benefits of LNA Membership is the opportunity to have a strategic planning process facilitated for your nonprofit (for a nominal fee based on the extent of planning needed). If you have questions or would like to learn more contact Patrick Cisler @ patrick@lakeshorenonprofits.org

Thank you for your service to this community,

Patrick Cisler

Director
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance &
Ottawa County Human Services Coordinating Council