MANDEL CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

2009 Fall Semester Professional Development Program Series

Is This Our New Normal?

Led by Mark Light, Ph.D., Mandel Center faculty; and Paul Light, Ph.D., Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Services, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University, New York

Series: Executive Sessions
Audience: This is a free, invitation-only event for Mandel Center-affiliated nonprofit executives.

The Arts as an Urban Economic Engine – Fact or Fiction?

“Coopetition” – Or, Can We Survive This Alliance?

Thursday, October 1, 2009
9:00–10:30 a.m.

Can perceived competitors ever become productive partners? It’s possible—when a key element is developed, supported and made central to all collaborative work. Join Dr. John Yankey for a full-throttle discussion of “coopetition”: what it is, why it is critical, and a successful strategy to develop it. Given the current economic environment, you really can’t miss this conversation.

Led by John A. Yankey, Ph.D., Mandel Center Interim Executive Director, Mandel Center faculty, Professor Emeritus, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, CWRU

Series: The Business of Nonprofits & kick-off event for the Mandel Center’s Collaborative Design Initiative
Audience: Nonprofit executives, managers, board members; government and business leaders; and managers who collaborate with nonprofit organizations
Fee: $50 general, $35 Mandel Center-affiliated individuals

Collaboration Between Nonprofits & Government – Sustaining Relationships in a Constrained Environment

Friday, October 23, 2009
9:00–10:30 a.m.

This discussion between nonprofit and public agency executives explores the future of community collaborations. What opportunities continue to exist? What trends may evolve? How do nonprofits best prepare and position themselves for new opportunities to collaborate with government for the betterment of our communities and citizens?

Panelists: Wiliam Denihan, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County ADAMHSCC Board; and Deb Forkas,
Director, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

Facilitated by John A. Yankey, Ph.D., Mandel Center Interim Executive Director, Mandel Center faculty, Professor Emeritus, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, CWRU

Series: Executive Sessions; this is an ED-only event
Audience: Nonprofit and public sector executives; elected officials
Fee: $50 general, $35 Mandel Center-affiliated individuals

Dial It Back – Lower Conflict in Difficult Discussions

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
9:00–10:30 a.m.

Trying times lead to conversations that try our nerves. Join in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Mark Chupp, who shares tips and strategies about tough talk and how to relieve tension, reduce loss of credibility and avoid conflicts when communicating in difficult situations.
 
Led by Mark Chupp, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, CWRU;
Facilitator in Appreciative Inquiry and Mediator-Trainer

Series: The Business of Nonprofits
Audience: Nonprofit leaders, managers, new managers, staff
Fee: $50 general, $35 Mandel Center-affiliated individuals

Regionalism – What’s Next?

Panelist: David Abbott, CEO, The George Gund Foundation 

Facilitated by John A. Yankey, Ph.D., Mandel Center Interim Executive Director, Mandel Center faculty, Professor Emeritus, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, CWRU

Series: Dare to Lead, Collaborative Design Initiative
Audience: Nonprofit executives, managers, board members
Fee: $50 general, $35 Mandel Center-affiliated individuals, $10 Current Mandel Center students

Making Money for Mission: Amping Up Earned Income & Social Ventures

Friday, November 20, 2009
9:00 a.m.–12 noon

“Social venture” is all the rage as nonprofits seek to diversify their revenue streams. But what is social venture? What is earned income? Most importantly, how do nonprofits assess their readiness and prepare to engage in this range of activities? Dr. Mark Light, who teaches the Mandel Center’s graduate course on earned income, illuminates the way.

Led by Mark Light, Ph.D., Mandel Center faculty, Adjunct Instructor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, CWRU

Series: The Business of Nonprofits, Earned Income program
Audience: Nonprofit executives, managers, board members with little or no experience in earned income initiatives; and those with experience who wish to reaffirm or refresh knowledge and skills
Fee: $95 general; $66.50 Mandel Center-affiliated individuals

Project Management

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10-11, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. both days

This course is designed to teach the tools and techniques of project management through application, practice and implementation of a real-life workplace project. Participants arrive to class Dec. 10 with an idea for a work-based project. During the two-day seminar, they will develop the project scope, a plan for implementation and a schedule of tasks to be accomplished. Monthly distance coaching will be provided for a four-month period through April 2010 to support project implementation.

Led by Caryl Rice, M.A., Mandel Center Professional Development Faculty. Caryl, former Training Director for the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, is a recognized leader/teacher/coach in the area of project management. She currently serves on the program faculty of County Executive Service, a collaboration that provides intensive training for future leaders in Cuyahoga County government.

Series: Aspiring Leaders, Business of Nonprofits
Audience: Directors, managers and staff with program or other administrative responsibilities.
Fee: $475 general, $400 Mandel Center-affiliated. Given the intensive nature of this course, there is no 25th Anniversary pricing for this course. Fee covers two full days of training, parking, continental breakfast and lunch. Fee also covers monthly coaching for four months (Jan.-April 2010).