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!
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!
Streamline and Simplify: How to Prioritize During Times of Crisis
When: April 3, 2025, 10:00 am – Noon
Who: Nonprofit leaders, board members, CDO’s and Executive Leadership
Facilitator: Melanie Herman, Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Location: Virtual
When crisis strikes, the demands on your nonprofit can feel overwhelming—balancing your mission, programs, and urgent community needs all at once. This webinar offers a practical approach to managing priorities under pressure. Join Melanie Herman to explore strategies for rethinking tasks, focusing on what truly matters, and letting go of the nonessential. Walk away with a simple yet effective framework to regain clarity, reduce stress, and lead with confidence in challenging times.
Business Continuity Planning: 5 Steps to Build Resilience
When: April 17, 2025, 10:00 am – Noon
Who: Nonprofit leaders, board members, CDO’s and Executive Leadership
Facilitator: Melanie Herman, Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Location: Virtual
Disruptions are inevitable—but being unprepared doesn’t have to be. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) equips nonprofit teams with tools to identify priorities, maintain essential services, and recover effectively after unexpected events. In this workshop, you’ll gain insights from continuity and scenario planning disciplines, learning practical strategies to develop a flexible, actionable BCP tailored to your organization’s needs. Walk away with the knowledge and resources to strengthen your nonprofit’s resilience—no matter the challenge.
Crisis Management and Crisis Communications
When: May 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Nonprofit Leaders, Board Members, CDO’s & Executive Leadership
Facilitator: Melanie Herman, Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Location: Virtual
Crises can emerge from various sources, testing even the most well-managed nonprofits. This workshop offers a practical approach to developing crisis management and communication plans that ensure your organization can respond swiftly and effectively. Learn how to identify potential threats, craft clear messaging, and implement strategies to protect your mission during challenging times. Gain the tools and confidence to navigate crises with readiness and resilience.
When: Thursday, May 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Executive Directors, CFOs, Finance Directors, Budget Managers, and Program Directors
Facilitator: Paul Ellebrecht, Collaborative Strategies, Inc
Location: Virtual
Strengthen financial stability and program sustainability through data-driven projections.
Key Topics:
• How to work with a forecasting model (revenues and expenses)
• Stress-testing different financial scenarios
Outcomes:
• Improved financial insights for better budgeting and resource allocation tools to analyze future funding fluctuations
• Strategies to align finance with mission priorities
Future-Proofing Your Nonprofit: Mastering Scenerio Planning
When: Thursday, May 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Executive Directors, CEOs, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Development Officers, and select Board members.
Facilitator: Paul Ellebrecht, Collaborative Strategies, Inc
Location: Virtual
Help organizations begin to think about how their organization can prepare for and respond to different situations that may arise given the current funding landscape.
Objectives:
- Discuss potential scenarios that may play out in the future
- Help the participants start to brainstorm different bets they may make in order to prepare for those situations
- Engaging teams and stakeholders in collaborative scenario exercises
Outcomes:
- An understanding of how to think about different scenarios that may occur
- An initial brainstorming of some potential opportunities that the organizations may pursue in order to prepare for future scenarios
- Increased confidence in making decisions under uncertainty
Strategic Synergy: Unlocking High-Impact Partnerships
When: Thursday, June 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Executive Directors, Development Directors, Program Directors, and Partnership Managers
Facilitator: Paul Ellebrecht, Collaborative Strategies, Inc
Location: Virtual
Enhance impact and sustainability through increased collaboration and strategic alliances.
Objectives
• What are the different types of partnerships that an organization could pursue?
• Selecting the right partnership format (and partner), given an organization’s goals
• Techniques for exploring partnerships with other organizations
• Examples of different partnerships
Outcomes:
• Framework for assessing and selecting high-value partnerships
• Increased knowledge of partnership opportunities