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The Raffa Learning Community’s mission is to empower nonprofit and association executives with practical strategies that work – from investing and beyond.
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In a world of brittle systems, high anxiety, non-linear outcomes, and incomprehensible challenges, it is essential for association and nonprofit boards to set a higher standard of stewardship, governing, and foresight and become fit for purpose. This high-impact webinar will focus participants’ attention on three critical ideas that everyone serving on or working with association/nonprofit boards must understand about what it will take for them to elevate their performance and become fit for purpose.

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Explain why it is essential for associations and nonprofit organizations to build fit-for-purpose boards.

2. Examine the detrimental impact of orthodox beliefs on association/nonprofit board performance.

3. Collaborate with their organizations’ boards to begin setting a higher standard of stewardship, governing, and foresight.

This webinar will help leaders effectively navigate the new reality of the workplace—one that includes both hybrid and remote team members. We’ll cover compliance considerations for a mobile workforce, strategies for building team cohesion, managing productivity, and designing a total rewards approach that reflects the benefits of remote work. The session will conclude with a moderated group discussion. We’re excited to partner with Stacy Johnson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Stacy brings over 20 years of experience as an HR professional, with deep expertise in leadership coaching, organizational development, and a broad range of generalist functions. She has a proven track record of creating and managing successful HR processes and systems. For the last 15 years, Stacy worked as an HR consultant, serving dozens of clients in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, including project-based work focused on leading organizations through change.

Session Overview: In this session, we’ll explore how nonprofits can leverage professional financial management to secure and expand their funding opportunities. Learn how proper financial stewardship can transform from a cost center into a strategic asset for fundraising success.

Key Topics:
• Understanding modern donor requirements and reporting complexities
• Implementing effective internal controls and compliance procedures
• Strategies for tracking and managing multiple funding streams
• Leveraging automation and professional solutions for enhanced financial management
• Adapting administrative approaches based on donor portfolio composition

Ideal For: Nonprofit leaders, financial managers, and board members looking to strengthen their organization’s financial foundation and expand their revenue streams through improved financial management practices.

Practical Takeaway: Participants will learn actionable steps to enhance their financial management systems, ultimately building donor confidence and creating new opportunities for funding.

Raffa is a CAE Registered Provider

Raffa Investment Advisers is a Registered Provider of CAE programs through ASAE. A CAE Registered Provider is an organization that has formally registered with the CAE Program and is committed to providing education that meets the CAE Commission’s standards for helping individuals earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. 

If you are a CAE, each hour of Raffa content can be identified toward one CAE credit, if applicable.

OUR Community Principles

Raffa was created specifically for nonprofits and associations. The Raffa Learning Community was born out of conversations with our 148 nonprofit and association clients*.

We’ve heard from leaders that they’re eager to connect with and learn from their peers. We want to use the extensive network we’ve built over the past 20 years to create a supportive, engaging executive learning community.

*as of 7/31/24

ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS
Rich content and practical strategies from top nonprofit and partner voices are at the heart of every session. You’ll leave with tools and templates you can put into practice.
Dynamic Discussions
Our events are built to be interactive and engaging. We are a curious, cameras-on community.
Impactful Connections
Build relationships and get support from other nonprofit and association decision makers.
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