HMHEC News
Prime Life Ed-Ventures: 45+ is When Learning Gets REALLY Fun!
Those who attend events can expect to learn about a host of interesting topics, hear the opinions of others, and experience personal growth through added knowledge. There are no tests or grades, and no other educational requirements.
Prime Life Ed-Ventures is supported by community leaders from the arts, sciences, recreation, senior housing, academia, business and more. The program calls on university partners and local community experts to offer a wide range of programming.
Pricing varies according to topic, with some starting as low as $10. Some offerings may be a single session; others may have multiple sessions. HMHEC is working diligently to keep prices low to allow more people to participate in programs.
So far, participants have learned about a variety of topics. For example:
- Bridge: Bidding in the 21st Century
- Bridge: Play of the Hand
- Fundamentalism & Terrorism: Understanding the Twisted Links
- Stopping Time: The Art and Science of Doc Edgerton's Life Work (in collaboration with Catawba Science Center and Hickory Museum of Art)
- Spring Wildflowers of Western North Carolina (in collaboration with Catawba Science Center and Lenoir-Rhyne)
- Preventing Those Nasty Falls as We Age (in collaboration with Western Carolina University's Great Life Series [GLS])
- Fashion and Color as We Age: Looking Good, Feeling Great! (in collaboration with WCU GLS)
- Live Better, Laugh More: Relieving Stress through Humor
- Treatment of Hip and Knee Arthritis: The Future is Now (presented by Hickory Orthopaedic Center)
- The Internet: A Tool for Healthy and SAFE Aging in the 21st Century (in collaboration with WCU GLS)
Here's what some of our participants have said about the program todate:
"I came away with a wealth of useful information - and it was fun."- Donna Holscher
"This is something everyone needs to know. It has given me the incentive to become even more active, knowing there are so many positive things I can do."
- Linda Monroe
"Dr. Cynthia Combs did an outstanding overview of the terrorist potential within the Christian and Muslim communities. Her understanding of the history and cultures of the countries made the classes come alive."
- Louise Judd
"Class, transportation, field study. Can't beat it!"
- Jim Wilemon
"The wildflower program was a delightful educational experience to learn about flowers and trees in the classroom, and then spend a beautiful spring Saturday on the Crabtree Falls Trail. Our instructors shared a wealth of information and gave us an excellent background and hands-on experience in God's creation."
- Beverly Nelson
Upcoming Prime Life Ed-Ventures Events for 2009
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Environmental Mondays - January 12 through May 11, 2009, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Monthly screening of award-winning documentary films on environmental issues, followed by audience discussion with expert facilitators
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Yoga for EveryBODY: An Exploration of the Practice of Yoga - Thursday, January 15 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
An exploration of practical and easy yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation practices to fuel your sense of well-being
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The Golden Years: Charting Your Path - Tuesday through Thursday, February 24 - 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
So, you're retired. Now what? Analyze your life situation and formulate plans to make the most of your "golden years"
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Aging in Place: How Do You Do It? - Wednesday, March 25 - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn specific strategies for maintaining your independence and staying in your own home for the long-term as you grow older
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Labyrinth: From Chaos to Balance - Late Spring (May) 2009 - Date/time to be finalized
Learn the history of labyrinths in early cathedrals and experience how they're used as tools to bring balance to personal chaos
HMHEC's Impact on the Region
- The typical graduate is an adult female who earned a degree from ASU and enrolled in school in order to earn more and/or advance in a current job or career.
- More than 80% say that conveniently scheduled educational programs and the center's location were essential to their decision to enroll and ability to succeed.
- More than 60% say that support from family members was an essential factor in making a decision to enroll.
- Over 57% expressed desire to advance in a current job or career as a key motivation for enrollment.
- Nearly all graduates report being employed and 70% say that they are earning more money since completing their educational program.
- 94% describe their educational experiences as extremely worthwhile.
- Almost 57% report ability to serve as a role model for children as a significant impact of program completion.
- More than 91% report a sense of personal accomplishment or satisfaction as a by-product of program completion.
Religious Organizations as Nonprofit Entities
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
As nonprofit organizations, churches and religious organizations must comply with a variety of federal and state laws. This course will discuss some of the similarities and differences between religious organizations and their secular counterparts.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Religious Organizations as Nonprofit Entities (Course ID 12073) counts 2 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Religious Organizations as Nonprofit Entities is offered on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
NOTE: A second course will be offered during the morning on this day. Please visit Advocacy and Lobbying for details.
Instructor
Marty Martin, JD, MPA, Martin Law Firm, Raleigh, NC, advises nonprofit organizations and their boards. He graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government with a nonprofit concentration and completed the Duke Nonprofit Management Certificate. See www.martinlegalhelp.com for a full biography.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $50. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $15, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Advocacy and Lobbying
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
High performing nonprofit organizations must both serve their stakeholders and advocate for their mission. As advocates, a nonprofit must comply with state and federal requirements. This course will review state and federal requirements.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Advocacy and Lobbying (Course ID 12072) counts 2 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records. NOTE: This course may be used for CAE credit.
Date / Time / Location
Advocacy and Lobbying is offered on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
NOTE: A second course will be offered on this day. Please visit Religious Organizations as Nonprofit Entities for details.
Instructor
Marty Martin, JD, MPA, Martin Law Firm, Raleigh, NC, advises nonprofit organizations and their boards. He graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government with a nonprofit concentration and completed the Duke Nonprofit Management Certificate. See www.martinlegalhelp.com for a full biography.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $50. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $15, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Hispanic Cultural Awareness
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
This course provides participants with an overview of cultural diversity, with emphasis on the Hispanic and Latino culture. It will enhance awareness of the characteristics of the people you work with and serve, as well as provide tools and increased comfort for interacting with people of diverse backgrounds. You will become more aware of why diversity is important, understand the significance of relationship building in a multicultural environment, and examine personal perceptions of self and others. You will also explore the diverse national and cultural backgrounds of Hispanics in North Carolina, as well as some of their experience in the United States. The course will provide practical and confidence-building tools to assist staff in approaching non-English speakers, and create opportunities for staff to develop strategies for improving services to the Hispanic community.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Hispanic Cultural Awareness counts 7 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Hispanic Cultural Awareness is offered on Friday, May 15, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
Althea Gonzalez is a dynamic workshop facilitator and presenter specializing in public speaking. She has conducted training for numerous organizations including Mission Hospitals, MAHEC, the Buncombe County Women's Commission, and the Buncombe County Library System. She is past president of the Blue Ridge Toastmasters and has received numerous awards for her presentation skills.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $114. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $9, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Individual Donors: The Key to Fundraising Success
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
This session will focus on the individual donor, the most philanthropic source of contributed income. We will look at why fundraising should be focused on the individual and what individuals want to support.
This session will unlock the individual prospect as donor, volunteer, marketing medium and key "player" for your organization. It is appropriate for beginners and will also serve as affirmation for more seasoned nonprofit leaders.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Individual Donors: The Key to Fundraising Success (Course ID 12074) counts 5 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Individual Donors: The Key to Fundraising Success is offered on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
Ann Fritschner, ACFRE, is a consultant and coach for not-for-profits. She is Past President of the Western North Carolina chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She is one of only 81 Advanced Certified Fundraising Executives and has been a member of AFP since 1986. She is the winner of the 2007 Outstanding Fund Raising Executive Award for National Philanthropy Day. Ann's first book, How to Start and Run a Nonprofit, was published by Barnes and Noble in 2006.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $82. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $7, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
Public speaking is the #1 fear in the U.S., yet effective presentation and public speaking skills are crucial to a nonprofit's sustainability. The representative with strong communication skills has a clear advantage over tongue-tied colleagues - especially in the competitive funding and donor market. Your ability to passionately and clearly convey your nonprofit's mission, vision and purpose will make a huge difference in its continued growth. In this training, you will:
- Learn the keys to prepared presentations and impromptu speaking
- Identify your greatest fears and learn to handle them
- Learn how to use your voice, body language and unique style to appeal to your audience
- Practice observing and evaluating other speakers as tools to help you and your entire organization improve its effectiveness
- Practice and hone your speaking skills in small and large group settings.
This workshop will be fully interactive and lots of fun!
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking counts 5 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking is offered on Friday, April 24, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
Althea Gonzalez is a dynamic workshop facilitator and presenter specializing in public speaking. She has conducted training for numerous organizations including Mission Hospitals, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), the Buncombe County Women's Commission, and the Buncombe County Library System. She is past president of the Blue Ridge Toastmasters and has received numerous awards for her presentation skills.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $82. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
An additional materials fee is $5, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Nonprofit Organization Manual
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
The goal of the workshop is to assist organizations to improve organizational performance by implementing customized, cost-effective solutions to achieve operational goals. Organizations with incomplete, outdated, or inconsistent procedures are probably not driving the performance improvement or impact the agency has intended. By improving the organization, we can also help save them time and money and increase client and customer satisfaction.
Manuals contain guidelines to drive performance improvement and benefits with crucial time-saving features. These guidelines, along with industry "best practices" forms and documentation can be used to improve organizational procedures.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Nonprofit Organization Manual (Course ID 12093) counts 7 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Nonprofit Organization Manual is offered on Monday, April 20, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
The course has a working lunch; please bring a bag lunch. Refrigeration is available.
Instructor
Maureen S. Smith, CEO of Dimensions APS Inc., a management consultant firm, is a creative organizational development consultant who has worked with corporations and nonprofit organizations for more than ten years. Her work experience includes assisting the United States Military and the American Red Cross with the implementation of policies and procedures and memorandum of agreements.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $114. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $15, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
People-Skills Boot Camp
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
While nonprofits don't have the firepower of expensive advertising budgets, they do have something more powerful, unique and even better. That advantage is YOU!
This course is composed of three distinct management skills:
- the power of personal connections (networking)
- solid communication skills, and
- giving exceptional presentations.
In the first part, you'll take home a boatload of proven ways to make a great impression, be remembered, and connect with everyone you meet. The second portion is must-have people skills, such as listening, being heard in the age of information overload, asking good questions, the power of your voice, reading body language, and much more. Thirdly, you'll learn to stand up and speak powerfully and persuasively to a group of 10 or 100. Leaders are motivators, and speaking confidently is a must-have for your success.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
People-Skills Boot Camp (Course ID 12077) counts 6 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
People-Skills Boot Camp is offered on Thursday, March 26, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
Jeff Corbett is a former broadcaster, hospital marketing director, and marketing/community relations director for a nonprofit hospice. He started Corbett Communications, Inc. in 1996, and in addition to giving keynote talks to a variety of audiences, he teaches professionals across the Southeast to become exceptional communicators through engaging seminars.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $98. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $5, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Organizational Assessment and Strategic Planning: The...
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
Many nonprofits are grounded in grassroots organizations and are developing infrastructure and internal capacity while operating programs and spending resources. To ensure organizational sustainability, Compass believes that four areas need attention:
- organizational identity
- the ability to bring the impact the agency has promised
- organizational stability, and
- a plan for growth.
The FOUR CORE approach encompasses indicators in each of the four "core" areas. These indicators will be described, along with their relevance for long-term sustainability and how to collect and use data to develop an assessment and strategic plan.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Organizational Assessment and Strategic Planning: The FOUR CORE Approach (Course ID 12076) counts 7 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Organizational Assessment and Strategic Planning: The FOUR CORE Approach is offered on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
Compass partner, Dr. Sarah Heinemeier, is an experienced teacher with expertise in evaluating educational and human services initiatives. She has experience in program evaluation, evaluation capacity building, needs assessments, strategic planning and public policy analysis. She has worked with nonprofit organizations in North Carolina and nationally.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $114. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $7, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Board Development
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
This course covers the following topics:
- what's a board
- the board's roles and responsibilities
- for-profit boards compared to nonprofit boards
- size of the board
- the board and the CEO role and relationship
- financial and legal responsibilities of the board
- the three T's the board should perform
- and how to select good board members.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Board Development (Course ID 12092) counts 6 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Board Development is offered on Friday, February 20, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
President/CEO of the Black United Fund of North Carolina, McArthur Davis has over thirteen years of experience as the executive officer of 501(c)(3) nonprofits. He has provided infrastructure and technical assistance to community, faith-based and other nonprofit organizations and groups in Guilford County.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $98. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is no additional materials fee for this course.
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Write and Use Stories...
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
Storytelling works in nonprofit marketing for many reasons. Stories are emotional, and emotions drive giving. Stories are also more memorable than statistics, making it easy for your supporters to tell others about your good work.
But what makes a good nonprofit story? During this course, we'll remove some of the mystery from the storytelling process by teaching you some time-honored storytelling techniques. We'll review many good nonprofit stories, break down why they work, and review how to apply those lessons to your nonprofit's stories, which you'll write in class. We'll also review ways to use stories most effectively in your online and offline communications.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Write and Use Stories to Market Your Nonprofit (Course ID 12066) counts 4 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Write and Use Stories to Market Your Nonprofit is offered on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
Kivi Leroux Miller, president of EcoScribe Communications and founder of Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com, consults with and trains nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada to communicate more effectively with donors, volunteers, clients, and other supporters.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $66. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on December 1, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $3, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
Steps to Successful Grantseeking
Program Description
This course is one in a series of courses offered at HMHEC through the Duke University Continuing Studies Nonprofit Management Program.
Course Description
This hands-on class will help groups improve their grantseeking skills. We will review all steps of grantseeking - from research to reports - and also discuss the mysterious world of objectives and evaluations. During the workshop, participants will:
- Develop a work plan for programs and a case for funding (Each participant will work on a case statement.)
- Learn how to research potential funders
- Learn about and write objectives, strategies, and a timeline
- Discuss a typical letter of inquiry, reporting requirements, and how to establish relationships with funding representatives.
Prior to the workshop, participants have an opportunity to submit grant proposals and/or reports to use as examples during the course, or for private feedback.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to anyone employed by or volunteering with nonprofits, religious organizations, schools, service organizations, foundations, or government agencies, whether or not they are actually enrolled in the program. Anyone who has not yet attended a course in the program and who wishes to earn the Duke Certificate, should visit this link to get started with the program: https://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/.
Steps to Successful Grantseeking counts 5 hours toward the 50-hour certificate. Participants who have achieved 50 course hours may mail a certificate request to Duke, along with a copy of their attendance records.
Date / Time / Location
Steps to Successful Grantseeking is offered on Monday, November 17, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center (HMHEC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. A map to the Center is available on this site.
Instructor
Sara O'Neal is Senior Vice President with Brakeley Briscoe, a 90-year-old fundraising and management consulting company serving the Americas. Sara has 20+ years of fundraising, strategic planning and nonprofit management experience, split nearly evenly between staff and consulting positions. Staff positions include Director of Major Gifts East for Sierra Club's Capital Centennial Campaign, Director of Development of the Atlanta Ballet, Executive Director of WildLaw, and Associate Executive Director of the Feminist Women's Health Center.
Registration Fee / Payment Options / Refunds / Cancellation
The fee for this course is $82. Registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds are all handled by Duke University Continuing Studies. Please see the Registration Instructions for more information. Registration for this course will open on August 4, 2008. Please do not attempt to register before that time.
There is an additional materials fee of $5, due at the beginning of the course. (exact amount, please)
Questions?
For additional information about registration, the certificate program, or the course, please call 919-684-6259. For more information about HMHEC or the course location, please call 828-324-6966, x2008, or e-mail karen.summey@hmhec.org.
2003 - 2008: An HMHEC Retrospective
Then (2003) | Now (2008) |
|---|---|
Founding partners:Appalachian State University (ASU), Boone, NC; Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC), Hickory, NC; Lenoir-Rhyne College (LRC), Hickory, NCCatawba County City of Hickory | Current formal partnerships:Appalachian State University; Catawba Valley Community College; Lenoir-Rhyne University; Mountain State University; Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a unit of Wake Forest University School of Medicine; UNC Chapel Hill; UNC Charlotte; Western Carolina University; and Winston-Salem State University.Current informal partnerships:Duke University Continuing StudiesLees McRae College |
Managing board members:Ms. Kitty Barnes, Catawba CountyDr. Cuyler Dunbar, CVCC Dr. Coy Hudson, CVCC Mr. Peter Kendall, LRC Dr. Clinton Parker, ASU Dr. Richard "Dick" Parrott, ASU Dr. Gail Summer, LRC Mr. Rudy Wright, City of Hickory | Current managing board:Mr. Wayne Abele, Burke County; Ms. Kitty Barnes, Catawba County; Dr. Tim Burwell, ASU; Mr. Tom Fisher, ASU; Mr. Mike Fulenwider, Morganton; Mr. Clement Geitner, Hickory; Mr. Herb Greene, Caldwell County; Dr. Larry Hall, LRC; Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, CVCC; Dr. Coy Hudson, CVCC; Mr. James B. Hunt, Jr., former Governor of North Carolina; Mr. Peter Kendall, LRC; Mr. Brent Kincaid, Lenoir; Mr. Tommy Luckadoo, Hickory; Ms. Patricia McNair, Claremont; Mr. Darrel Robertson, Taylorsville; Mr. Rudy Wright, City of Hickory |
Funding (start-up):Appalachian State University; Catawba County; City of Hickory; The Golden LEAF Foundation | Current funding:State of North Carolina, recurring line-item in the state budget of $494,226 (60%); rental revenues for classroom space (40%) |
Degree programs offered (all ASU):12 programs offered | Degree programs offered (across all partners):26 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs in progress14 undergraduate and 17 graduate programs scheduled to begin 25 additional certificate or licensure programs in progress |
Number of students:Approximately 200 face-to-face students. Most students pursuing bachelor's degrees began their studies at CVCC. | Number of students:Approximately 610 face-to-face students, with 87% attending ASU programs. Approximately 259 additional degree-seeking students attending online programs marketed through HMHEC by our partners. 42% of undergraduate students began their college degree at CVCC; 22% at WPCC; and 11% at CCC&TI.NOTE: By December 2008, approximately 600 working-age adults will have earned undergraduate or graduate degree and/or licensure or certificates because of HMHEC's presence in the region. In addition, an estimated 3000 people from business and industry have attended daytime meetings, seminars, and training workshops at HMHEC each year. |
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