CORE WORKSHOPS*
*These workshops will be offered more than once.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
Review all the BMA workshop listed below and click here to register for one or more sessions
Raising Big Bucks with a Small Staff
(Session A: CBOs & FBOs)
Presenter: Dana Wade, Development Director, Emmanuel Gospel Center & Patricia Bonner-DuVal, President, Bonner Enterprises
Non-profit organizations should have a variety of funding sources, particularly in challenging financial times. This workshop will discuss these various types; giving special attention to how development directors working alone or with only 1 or 2 staff can juggle all of these simultaneously. Tuesday, March 4, 2008; 10AM – 1PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
(Session B: Churches & Start-ups)
Presenter: Paula Paris, Deputy Director, JFY Networks
This 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). It is expected that attendees will commit to selecting a strategy, or set of strategies to begin immediately after the workshop. Tuesday, March 25, 2008; 6 – 8 PM; Black Ministerial Alliance 2326R Washington Street, Floor 4, Boston, MA 02119
Leadership Development – “Let go if you Want it to Grow”
Presenters: Rev. Lawrence Ward, & Rev. Virginia Ward, Pastors, Abundant Life Church, Cambridge
In this presentation, participants will learn how to navigate their organizations through change in a rapidly changing environment. Presentations will focus on the concepts of Adaptive Leadership, the Evolving Role of the Founder, and Different Approaches to Plan for Succession.Tuesday, March 11, 2008; 10AM – 12PM Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Financial Management 101 for Non-Profit
Presenter: Margo Brathwaite & Glenda Allsopp, A & B Consulting
This workshop provides non-profit organizations with the basic ingredients for effective financial management of its operation. This class will help the participant define and understand the principles of financial management. Tuesday, May 20, 2008; 9:00 – 11:30 AM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Designing & Implementing an Effective Board of Directors
Presenter: David Wright, Executive 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 also learn the legal and “functional” duties and responsibilities of a board of directors and how to protect themselves from legal liability. Wednesday, June 19, 2008; 12PM – 2PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street , Roxbury , MA 02119
Logic Models & their uses
Presenter: Ellen G. Bass, Director, Boston Capacity Tank & Khary Bridgewater, Director, Applied Evaluation Systems, Emmanuel Gospel Center
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. This workshop will help one understand the various uses and parts of a logic model as well as work with the participant in designing a simplified model for its agency or program. Thursday, March 6, 2008; 10AM – 12PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street , Roxbury , MA 02119
Effective Partnerships: Joint Ventures Where Everyone Benefits
Presenter: David Wright, Executive Director, Black Ministerial Alliance
Participants will learn about different levels of partnership, and will discuss effective strategies to build and sustain successful partnerships. Participants will learn to evaluate the costs and the benefits of specific partnerships, to inform strategic decision-making. Wednesday, June 11, 2008; 10AM – 12PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street , Roxbury , MA 02119
ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS
How to Effectively Supervise Staff & Volunteers
Presenter: Carlo Abrams, President, Blue Chips H.R. Consulting
In this workshop participants will learn how to supervise their staff and volunteers in a productive and mutually-beneficial manner. Topics covered include job descriptions, performance goals, motivation, feedback and support, supervision, and accountability. Thursday, April 3, 2008; 10 AM – 12 PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Gender Specific Programming
Presenters: Kalya Hamlett, Director, Girls’ Initiative, Black Ministerial Alliance, & Girls’ Initiative Grantees
What program strategies are uniquely effective to engage girls? The workshop addresses the youth development approach, intentional mentoring, family engagement, and leadership development. Tuesday, May 6, 2008; 10 AM – 12 PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Trauma 1st Aid
Presenters: Matthew Gibson, Director, NeXus Boston, & Nate Harris, Clinical Coordinator for Youth Programs, Trinity Boston Counseling Center
Physician, heal yourself! Many youth workers have suffered trauma from the street violence, and need strategies to care for themselves and each other. Only then can they continue to effectively care for the youth who are in trauma without risking burnout themselves. The workshop asks participants to draw on transformational approaches to healing and self-care. It suggests a positive assets-approach be kept in proper balance. Tuesday, May 13, 2008; 10 AM – 12 PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Fundraising Events: Planning, Profit & Protection
Presenters: Dana Wade, Development Director, Emmanuel Gospel Center & Patricia Bonner-DuVal, President, Bonner Enterprises
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 15, 2008; 10 AM – 1PM; Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Balance & Rest: How to Effective Service Your Community
Presenters: Jeff Bass, Executive Director, Emmanuel Gospel Center & France Neff, Family Services of Greater Boston
Do you always feel stressed and as if you can never get everything done? In this workshop participants will learn how to set priorities, effectively manage and take care of themselves so they may better help those they serve. May 29, 2008; 10 AM – 12 PM, Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street , Roxbury , MA 02119
Outcomes Measurement
Presenters: Ellen G. Bass, Director, Boston Capacity Tank & Khary Bridgewater, Director, Applied Evaluation Systems, Emmanuel Gospel Center
So you have completed the logic model… now what? In this workshop participants will learn methods in which to evaluate and measure the work they are doing. March 20, 2008: 10 AM - 12 PM, Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Review all the BMA workshop above and click here to register for one or more sessions 
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