Workshops - Black Ministerial Alliance

CORE WORKSHOPS
Partnerships for Effective Service to High-Risk Youth
Presenter: Matthew Gibson, Membership Coordinator, Boston TenPoint Coalition
This workshop will give pointers in forming various partnerships in order to provide effective services to High Risk Youth including, DYS and the Court System; Congregation and Community, Government Partnerships, and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006; 10-4 PM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop

Financial Management 101 for Non Profit Organizations
Presenter: Bob St. Julien, CFO-Controller, Black Ministerial Alliance (Click here for Presenter Bio)
This workshop provides non-profit organizations with the basic ingredients for effective financial management of its operations. This class will help the participant define and understand the principles of financial management followed by optional classes that explore in detail the tools for financial management.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006; 9-11 AM, Dorchester Nazarene Compassionate Center, 44 Moultrie Street, Dorchester MA 02124. Click here to Register for this workshop

How to Run a Small Development Shop to Attract Maximum Revenue
(Session A: CBOs/FBOs)
Presenter: Dana Wade, Development Director, Emmanuel Gospel Center (Click here for Presenter Bio)
Non-profit organizations should have a variety of funding sources, particularly in challenging financial times. This workshop will look at individual contributions, private and government grants, major gifts, planned giving programs, appeal letters, special events, and programs fees. Special attention will be given to how development directors working alone or with only 1 or 2 staff can juggle all of these simultaneously.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006; 10 -12 PM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop
(Session B: Churches & Start-ups)
Presenter: Paula Paris, Deputy Director, JFY Networks (Click here for Presenter Bio)
The purpose of this interactive, participatory workshop is that attendees take away a set of clearly defined development goals, and to identify some strategies for implementing those goals. The workshop will focus on a) assessing and building fundraising capacity, and b) learning practical effective techniques for soliciting funds from individuals, groups and institutions (e.g. foundations).
Tuesday, April 25, 2006; 6-8 PM, (Churches & Start-ups), Black Ministerial Alliance, 2326R. Washington Street, Floor 4, Roxbury MA 02119. Click here to Register for this workshop.

Program Planning & Evaluation for High Impact: Logic Models & their uses
(Session A: CBOs/FBOs)Presenter: Nika Elugardo, Director, Applied Evaluation Systems, Emmanuel Gospel Center (Click here for Presenter Bio)Logic models are tables, charts or narratives that help you demonstrate a link between your resources, your program activities and your results—especially outcomes oriented results. We will study, practice and discuss various uses of logic models, including for strategic planning, program development, and evaluation. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to create a simplified logic model for your church, program or everyday life activities.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006; 10-12 PM, People's Baptist Chrch, 134 Camden Street, Boston, MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.
(Session B: Churches & Start-ups)
Presenter: Nika Elugardo, Director, Applied Evaluation Systems, Emmanuel Gospel Center (Click here for Presenter Bio)
This workshop helps you identify ways that you do evaluation every day. We learn a framework for understanding “continuous evaluation” that can help you make evaluation more a part of how you operate naturally. This workshop will equip you to think more clearly about your evaluation needs, and to identify meaningful ways to take advantage of formal and informal evaluation.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006; 9-3 PM, People's Baptist Chrch, 134 Camden Street, Boston, MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.

Designing the Board You Need to Achieve Your Mission
Presenter: David Wright, Deputy Director, Black Ministerial Alliance
In this introductory workshop, participants learn how to design a board that will help their organization achieve their missions. Participants will learn the purpose(s) of a board of directors and how the purpose differs from the function. Participants will also learn the legal and “functional” duties and responsibilities of a board of directors and how to protect themselves from legal liability. These concepts will be presented in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-remember method so that they can immediately apply them to their organizations. Tuesday, May 23, 2006; 6-8 PM, Black Ministerial Alliance, 2326R Washington Street, Floor 4, Boston MA 02119. Click here to Register for this workshop

Leading Your Organization through Change
Presenters: David Wright, Deputy Director, Black Ministerial Alliance w/ Executive leaders from United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Emmanuel Gospel Center, Boston TenPoint Coalition
In this panel presentation, participants will learn how to navigate their organizations through change in a rapidly changing environment. Participants will receive “key points” (not war stories) from a panel of individuals who have led their organizations through changes and/or crisis. A great portion of the presentation will be a question and answer period to allow executive directors and organization leaders to ask questions and engage in open dialogue with the panelists. The presentations will focus on the concepts of Adaptive Leadership, the Evolving Role of the Founder, and Different Approaches to Plan for Succession.
Thursday, May 25, 2006; 10-12 PM, People's Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston, MA 02118. Click here to register for this event.

ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS
Protecting Your Organization to Save Your Mission
Presenter: David Wright, Deputy Director, Black Ministerial Alliance
Churches, social ministries, and community-based organizations are often the targets of lawsuits for many reasons. While it is virtually impossible to completely prevent being sued, there is much an organization can do to minimize the damage it incurs are a result of these often spurious lawsuits. This workshop will help leaders of organizations put on “layers of protection” by identifying potential weaknesses in their organizations and applying practical corrective measures.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006; 10-12 PM, People’s Baptist Church,134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.

Financial Management Clinics:
Presenter: Robert St. Julien, CFO-Controller, Black Ministerial Alliance (Click here for Presenter Bio)
These workshops are the follow- up to items discussed in Financial Management 101 and will provide a more in depth look at each of the concepts listed.

Basic Accounting Concepts & Internal/External Reporting
Wednesday, March 15, 2006; 9-11 AM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.
Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss
Wednesday, March 22, 2006; 9-11 AM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118 . Click here to Register for this workshop.
Cash Flow
Wednesday, March 29, 2006; 9-11 AM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Cick here to Register for this workshop.
Budgeting & Reporting Packages
Wednesday, April 5, 2006; 9-11 AM, People's Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston, MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.
Internal Controls & Audit
Wednesday, April 26, 2006; 9-11 AM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118 . Click here to Register for this workshop.

How to Train, Hire, Support, Supervise, & Retain Youth at Risk
Presenters: Greg Burnett & Freddie Velez, Career Development Team, Youth Opportunity Boston
This workshop will discuss ways to prepare youth for the workforce through social and recreational development. This in turn will build upon creative outlets and foster their sense of empowerment.
Thursday, April 6, 2006; 10-12 PM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.

Proposal Writing & Follow – Up
Presenter: Dana Wade, Development Director, Emmanuel Gospel Center
Communicating your program or agency clearly is essential for obtaining corporate, foundation and government grants. This workshop will provide advice on how to write successful proposals, coordinate effective site visits, and follow up after a positive or negative response. This workshop is particularly beneficial for people with little or moderate experience in grant writing, but more experienced grant writers also will learn useful tips.
Thursday, May 4, 2006; 10-12 PM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.

Fundraising Events: Planning, Profit & Protection
Presenter: Dana Wade, Development Director, Emmanuel Gospel Center
It’s easy to say you’re going to have a fundraising event, but is it as easy to plan and coordinate? This workshop will look at different types of events and provide tips on planning an event, developing an event budget, and following IRS guidelines regarding receipts.
Thursday, May 11, 2006; 10 – 12 PM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.

Other Workshops

Supervising Volunteers & Staff for High Performance in Community Settings
Presenters: Harold Sparrow, Executive Director, Black Ministerial Alliance & Carlo Abrams, President, Blue Chips H.R. Consulting (Click here for Presenter Bio)
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006; 10 -12 PM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.
Outcomes Assessment
Presenter: Nika Elugardo, Director, Applied Evaluation Systems, Emmanuel Gospel Center. (Click here for Presenter Bio)
Tuesday, May 30, 2006; 10-12 PM, Black Ministerial Alliance, 2326R Washington Street, Floor 4, Roxbury MA 02119. Click here to Register for this workshop.
Multicultural Skills to Build Partnership Opportunities
Presenter: Nika Elugardo, Director, Applied Evaluation Systems, Emmanuel Gospel Center (Click here for Presenter Bio)
Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 10-12 PM, People’s Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Boston MA 02118. Click here to Register for this workshop.
Social & Emotional Development of Youth at High Risk
TBD (Please call 617.445.2737 x26 if interested)