Fueling Knowledge, Fostering Impact: Unveiling United Way Academy’s Non-Profit Learning Experience!
Get ready to ignite your curiosity and enhance your skills with our diverse and engaging offerings. From interactive workshops to thought-provoking classes, we have something for everyone. Whether you’re passionate about personal development, career advancement, or contributing to community impact, United Way Academy is your go to place for training and development. Join us in creating an environment of learning, growth, and connection.
Browse through our upcoming schedule that is open to all United Way Safety Net partners and secure your spot for an enriching experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Let the journey to knowledge and inspiration begin at United Way Academy – where learning meets purpose.
We are also excited to offer The Volunteer Management Training Series presented by United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center. This comprehensive, four-session series is appropriate for new staff and seasoned professionals and will give individuals better insight into utilizing your organization’s volunteers more effectively. Click here to learn more about this opportunity!
Tap Into Free, Professional Support for your Nonprofit!
Need help with marketing, strategy, finance, or other key projects? Our partners at the St. Louis Community Foundation offers local nonprofits free access to Catchafire — an online platform that connects you with skilled volunteers who are ready to help. From graphic design to grant writing, you’ll find expert support to strengthen your organization and maximize your impact.
Help WashU Better Support Your Organization’s Training Needs
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen nonprofit leadership and capacity, WashU is exploring how to best align their Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management Program with the needs of organizations like yours.
WashU is interested in how they can best support your organization in the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management Program. Please complete this brief survey to help them determine the best timing and format for future offerings:
Your input is invaluable and will help ensure the program is accessible and relevant to your team’s development goals.
Exciting News: United Way Academy’s Partnership with NRMC!
We are excited to share that United Way Academy has partnered with the Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC) to provide your organization with a fully paid 12-month affiliate membership!
This exclusive membership grants you access to a wealth of risk management resources, including:
✔️ Live risk management webinars (every other month)
✔️ Access to a library of 200+ recorded webinars
✔️ Risk Help™ – Direct access to expert advice on governance, legal risks, employment practices, and more
✔️ Discounts on risk management tools, assessments, and publications
Your membership is active, and you can start utilizing these benefits today! To access your affiliate membership, visit nonprofitrisk.org and follow the registration steps under Membership > Affiliate Registration. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Whitney Thomey at 571-307-4321 or whitney@nonprofitrisk.org.
We hope you take full advantage of these valuable resources!
Fearless HR: How to Reinvent Recruitment, Retention and Employee Engagement
When: Thursday, August 7, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Executive Directors, CEO, HR Managers, Staff managers
Facilitator: Melanie Herman, Non-Profit Risk Management Center
Location: Virtual
What employees look for in a workplace has changed and continues to change. If you’re not evolving all aspects of your approach, you won’t be able to attract and retain the talented teams your mission requires. Join NRMC Executive Director Melanie Lockwood Herman to learn ways to reimagine and rethink staffing in a new era. Learn practical, low- or no-cost ways to enliven HR practices.
Governance in a New Era: How to Transform and Inspire Board Leadership
When: Thursday, August 14, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Executive Directors / CEOs, Board Chairs
Facilitator: Melanie Herman, Non-Profit Risk Management Center
Location: Virtual
Boards bring incredible energy and talent to the agencies they support. Yet the work of a board can sometimes be draining instead of uplifting. This workshop explores what boards must be and do in the post-pandemic era. Learn practical steps to transform a good-enough board into one that rises to meet the leadership and governance challenges facing your agency.