Faith-based Leadership Certificate Program

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1 Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence Faith-based Leadership Certificate Program

2 Faith-based Leadership Certificate Program Faith-based organizations have additional challenges compared to other nonprofit organizations. Managing a predominately volunteer staff, maintaining large facilities, drafting meaningful services, and offering around the clock spiritual support is taxing when compounded by the general operating challenges of cash flow, marketing, fundraising, planning, and staff leadership. The Faith-based Leadership Certificate program will equip you with the information and skills necessary to manage your place of worship or faithbased service organization. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This program is a non-denominational offering designed for faith-based leaders and laity interested in building their management and leadership skills. Those who would benefit most from this program include: pastors, priests, imams, ministers, rabbis, and other faith-based leaders management level employees within faith-based organizations council/board members and other faith-based volunteers PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The Faith-based Leadership Certificate Program will build management capacity through content in the following areas: Managing and leading change Stewardship and giving Volunteer management Personal leadership development Conflict resolution Self-care Strategic thinking and planning Human resource management Marketing Use of technology Collaboration Financial management Safety and transparency Asset management PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION Participants can elect to take a course or the certificate program (five courses). Participants may be given reading materials or assignments before the first meeting of each course and will be asked to use specific examples from their organization as the basis for weekly assignments and discussions. Courses are offered as four 2.5-hour sessions. Participants successfully completing all five courses will receive a certificate in faith-based leadership from Rockford College. Certificate eligibility requires 90% overall attendance.

3 Course descriptions Leading Change in Changing Times. Change must occur for an organization to be healthy and relevant, but how do we react to change and remain relevant in a postdenominational, millennial world? How do we change our leadership styles as the organization changes? What is the role of clergy in change? This course will focus on the elements and tools to effectively lead a congregation through change. Special emphasis will be placed on supportive leadership models, handling conflict with grace, cultivating a non-anxious presence, diligent focus on mission and core values, change styles, and balancing the concern for others with the concern for one s own well-being. Tues., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012; 1:30 4:00 p.m.; Instructor: Pastor Janet Hunt Joining Mission and Message. What is the public face of your faith-based organization in the larger community? What role does marketing play? How can you better use new technologies and relevant language to reach members and prospective members? This course will explore marketing concepts that offer an inviting message to the community and appeal to the non-attending people who want to be entertained. It will provide practical insights on using tools such as websites, blogs, Facebook, etc., to create a message that will resonate with and welcome people outside of your current membership. Tues., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012; 1:30 4:00 p.m.; Instructor: Ann H. Stites Money Matters: Financial management for effective service. How do you ensure the necessary resources to meet the mission of your faith-based organization? This course will explore tools to enhance your congregation s stewardship and giving, the components of a capital campaign, and good checks and balances to maintain transparency and safety. Accounting practices for congregations will be explored, and ethical and legal/tax issues will be covered. Tues., Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2012; 1:30 4:00 p.m.; Instructor: Molly Lovelock Managing Our Most Valuable Assets: Staff and volunteers. People whether they are employees or volunteers are the life-force of any faith-based organization. This course will provide tools for developing positive work relationships, recruiting/hiring and evaluating and coaching performance of paid staff, additionally discussion will include the applicability of state and federal statutes. Special emphasis will be placed on recognizing volunteer management as a process which includes identifying the needs of the organization, matching those needs through recruitment, orienting and training, motivating, evaluating and recognizing the efforts of volunteers. Tues., Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013; 1:30 4:00 p.m.; Instructor: Sue Buckwalter Facilities Management Beyond buildings and grounds. Facilities are the sacred, but often underfunded, spaces of any faith-based organization. Focus will be given to management and preventative maintenance of buildings, cemeteries/sacred grounds, parking lots, etc. Other issues to be addressed include safety and security, information technology, audio visual, food service, scheduling/rental and risk management. This course will draw on the experience of a panel of area faith-based facilities managers. Tues., March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013; 1:30 4:00 p.m.; Instructor: Sharon Beu Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Rockford College

4 Instructors Sharon Beu. Sharon has been a Certified Church Administrator for 15 years, responsible for the day-to-day operation of financial, administrative, facility and information systems of the church. She also oversees the communication and workflow among pastoral, program and administrative staff. Beu is a member of the National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA) including the Chicago Chapter and is a leader of the Rockford NACBA. She has worked in the insurance industry as an independent agent and agency owner for 18 years in the areas of Property and Casualty, Life and Health, Personal and Commercial. Additionally, Sharon has extensive knowledge in accounting and tax preparation owning her own business for twenty years. Beu holds a BA in Organizational Management from Concordia University. SUE BUCKWALTER. Sue is the founder and president of HR Concepts, Inc., a human resources consulting business. Her clients range from small to midsize in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to starting her consulting business in 2000, she worked for the former Warner Lambert and Rockford Health System. Sue understands the rewards and challenges of working for a not-for-profit as one of her earliest jobs out of college was fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Sue has a bachelor s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and has been PHR certified since 1993 by the Society of HR Management. As her ministry, Sue has been facilitating Holy Family s Re-Employment Network since Pastor Janet Hunt. Janet has been a Lutheran pastor for 24 years. She has served a variety of calls: assistant, solo and senior pastor. She also served eight years as Assistant to the Bishop of the Northern Illinois Synod, working extensively in conflict resolution, coaching pastors and helping congregations cast new visions. She completed her doctor of ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary in 2008, focusing on congregational revitalization. She has received extensive training with the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. Currently she serves as Interim Pastor at First Lutheran Church in DeKalb, Ill. Molly Lovelock. Molly is an expert in nonprofit management with experience in both finance and fundraising. She has worked at faith-based organizations including Good News Partners in Chicago, the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, Ky., and the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes. In addition to NICNE, she has taught in the business programs at Midway College and the University of Kentucky and in the Goddard-Cambridge graduate program. She has an MBA from Harvard with an emphasis in nonprofit management. Ann Heath Stites. Ann has an extensive background in consulting with faith-based and nonprofit organizations in the areas of transformation, marketing, strategic development, and leadership training. She served on the Grace Presbytery (Texas) staff as the Evangelism Specialist and Acts 16:5 program administrator. Before joining the presbytery staff, Ann was a senior consultant with HopeWorks, a boutique firm that focused on marketing and strategic development with churches and nonprofits. Additionally, she was an adjunct professor for Northwood University, teaching human resources, business communications, management, and team development classes to adult learners at Fort Worth Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base. Ann holds a BA in English from Carleton College and an MBA in Human Resources Management from Loyola University of Chicago.

5 General information TUITION Tuition is $250 per course or $1250 for the entire certificate program (five courses). Tuition includes completion certificate and all instructional materials. REGISTRATION Mail the completed registration form and payment to: NICNE, Rockford College, 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL LOCATION All courses will be held in the newest Rockford College facility at 5100 E. State Street, Rockford, IL (located near the E. State Street entrance to Rockford College) WITHDRAWAL & CANCELLATION POLICY A full refund, less a one percent (1%) cancellation fee, will be granted to a registrant who notifies us about his or her cancellation at least five business days prior to the start of the course. After this date, no refund will be given unless the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence cancels the course. Registrants may apply the tuition to another course offered by NICNE if they contact us five days prior to the start of the course. Failure to attend a course does not entitle a registrant to a refund. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing by registrants. For additional information on our withdrawal and cancellation policy see CERTIFICATE COMPLETION Certificate eligibility requires 90% overall attendance. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) CREDITS When the certificate program is completed, students may take an exam that relates to the material in the five courses. If the student passes the exam, they will be given credit for an elective in the Rockford College MBA program. NEED MORE INFORMATION? Contact Karen Ream at or KReam@rockford.edu

6 ABOUT Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence EDUCATION & TRAINING Stronger management translates into stronger mission performance. Leadership Café. Monthly programs facilitated by local experts that discuss critical, cutting-edge issues in nonprofit management and governance. Leadership Certificate Program. Designed to support changing management demands on nonprofits in the areas of leadership, advancement, treasury, operations and strategic planning. Faith-based Leadership Certificate Program. A non-denominational offering designed for faith-based leaders and laity interested in building their management and leadership skills. Proposal Writing Workshop. Overview of proposal writing basics and an in-depth look at the proposal writing process. Effective Governance Nonprofit Board Training. Designed for current and potential board members and executives, and addresses roles and responsibilities for nonprofit governance, fundraising, reading financial statements, and running effective, efficient meetings. AGENCY ASSESSMENTS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Sustainable, high-performing organizations are those that commit to building organizational capacity. Assessment. A thorough assessment of organizational capacity. Technical Assistance. Vast collection of resources including nonprofit best practices, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, board development, business plans, strategic planning, 501(c)3 development, and more. ALLIANCES & LINKAGES Connect with peers to develop and share solutions. Mailing list. Database of over 1,000 nonprofit organizations in a five-county region that links agencies to capacity-building resources. Nonprofit Dialogues. Organizations come together to identify changing needs and this dialogue impacts development and enhancement of Center programs. MEMBERSHIP In our desire not to compete for local grant or foundation support with the very agencies we serve, we offer Center membership to support our work on behalf of all nonprofit agencies in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. CENTER STAFF Pamela J. Clark Reidenbach, Director, , PClarkReidenbach@rockford.edu Karen Ream, Program and Membership Coordinator, , KReam@rockford.edu 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL NICNE mission: To build a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector critical to a healthy community.

7 Registration form Sorry, no phone reservations will be accepted. Payment must accompany registration. Name Job title Name of organization Address City/State/Zip County Phone Courses & tuition Leading change in changing times. Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 (register by Aug. 28) joining mission & message. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 (register by Sept. 25) money matters. Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2012 (register by Oct. 23) managing our most valuable assets. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 (register by Jan. 29) Facilities Management. March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 (register by Feb. 26) or Certificate program (all five courses) $1250 NICNE Membership Discount ( ) Tuition Total $ payment Check enclosed (payable to Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence) VISA MasterCard Discover Name on card Exp. date Account # Security code (on back) Billing address Signature Mail the completed registration form and payment to: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) Rockford College 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL

8 Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence 5050 E. State Street Rockford, IL Address Service Requested Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Rockford, IL Permit No. 389