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Community Development Works
  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Discover funders using Candid's Foundation Directory Online, a database that helps identify grant resources, user friendly database navigation, advanced search features, and effective research approaches.
  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    This webinar introduces leaders to crucial coaching skills, including effective listening, impactful questioning, and mentorship which will encourage staff growth, productivity, and contribution to a learning organization.
  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Explore the insights from BoardSource's latest report "Leading with Intent" in this session, delving into how boards can better reflect the communities they serve, address racial inequity in alignment with the organization's mission, and emphasize...
  • Wednesday, September 25, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Understand the role of budgets as plans for expected revenues, support, expenses, and program implementation, and learn to build and use effective budgets, including operational, program, cashflow, and grant budgets, through lectures, discussions,...
  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024 · 11:00 PM CDT
    Generate agile and innovative outcomes through exercises that enhance creative thinking, leading to improved problem-solving and behavioral shifts.
  • Thursday, October 17, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Ensure the success of your nonprofit organization by mastering effective board governance, as this session covers the Top 15 Nonprofit Board Governance Mistakes and provides guidance on avoiding them.
  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Learn to modify and utilize budgets for cash flow management and fundraising, enabling participants to manage cash flow, adapt budgets to changes in revenue and expenses, and leverage budgets for grant writing and fund development.
  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024 · 11:00 AM CST
    Analyze basic financial statements and use simple calculations to determine your organization's financial health, facilitating effective communication with donors, the board, and bankers.
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 · 11:00 AM CST
    Grasp the essential legal and fiduciary responsibilities of the board for financial accountability and integrity, enabling participants to apply these duties, address key questions, and establish an effective oversight structure and process
  • Thursday, November 21, 2024 · 11:00 AM CST
    This session showcases the importance of cross-sector partnerships and collaborations, drawing from the work of Dr. James Austin and The Drucker Foundation.
  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Participate in exercises using your leadership challenges to transition from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.
  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Intermediate Grant Writing delves deeper into the writing and editing process, exploring the effective use of research and data in grant proposals and techniques to make your work compelling to funders unfamiliar with your field.

    Please note: Thi...
  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 · 9:00 AM CDT
    Basics of Grant Writing covers three stages: pre-writing (research and preparation), writing (composition and editing), and post-writing (reporting processes and communication with funders).

    Please note: This training session is being offered as ...
  • Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · 9:00 AM CDT
    Participants will learn how to start a nonprofit, covering business concepts, choosing a corporate structure, and understanding the steps for filing with the Secretary of State's Office and with the IRS.

    Please note: This training session is bei...
  • Wednesday, August 28, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    In challenging times, learn to develop, modify, and use budgets effectively for cash flow management and fund development, with the ability to implement a structured budget process, understand key terminology, build a budget using specific steps, ...
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Explore how relational leadership, acknowledging the role of individuals, relationships, and historical/social constructs, is a collaborative social process crucial for organizational growth and team morale, emphasizing that increased engagement l...
  • Thursday, August 15, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Board members contribute time, talent, and treasure for your organization's benefit, and the Board Building Cycle outlines nine steps for finding, recruiting, and engaging them as part of a continuous cycle with three interconnected phases, as des...
  • Wednesday, August 14, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Learn the behaviors linked to fixed and growth mindsets, and discover how shifting your thinking towards creativity can enhance your leadership with greater possibilities for all.
  • Wednesday, July 31, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Gain a foundational understanding of accounting terminology and theory, enabling participants to comprehend assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, the accounting equation, and the distinctions between cash and accrual accounting and their impact...
  • Thursday, July 18, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    The pivotal partnership between the board and the executive staff leader significantly impacts organizational success, and this session explores key practices to foster trust, respect, candor, and communication for a healthy collaboration.
  • Wednesday, July 10, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    In this webinar, a small nonprofit Executive Director and consultant discuss the importance of prioritizing people in the workplace amidst changing dynamics, offering strategies and policy proposals to foster a people-first organizational culture ...
  • Thursday, June 20, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Governance roles demand board members to adopt strategic perspectives, distinguishing between managing operational details and governing for organizational health, structure, strategic direction, and long-term results.
Past
  • Tuesday, March 8, 2022 · 8:00 AM CST
    This recorded training from Candid will enable viewers to cultivate resilience-based practices in their own lives and their organizations, address stress and burnout, and create a culture of sustainable activism.
  • Series
    Have you recently started, or are thinking about starting, your own nonprofit organization? This series will give participants information on the process of starting your own nonprofit and how to start your work!
  • Series
    Have you recently started, or are thinking about starting, your own nonprofit organization? This series will give participants information on the process of starting your own nonprofit and how to start your work!
  • Series
    Have you recently started, or are thinking about starting, your own nonprofit organization? This series will give participants information on the process of starting your own nonprofit and how to start your work!
  • Series
    Have you recently started, or are thinking about starting, your own nonprofit organization? This series will give participants information on the process of starting your own nonprofit and how to start your work!
  • Series
    Many small or start-up nonprofits are focused on the day-to-day with little or no direction for the future of the organization. A good Strategic Plan will help to guide the organization through the development and growth stages. Learn how to use a...
  • Start-Up Series
    Have you recently started, or are thinking about starting, your own nonprofit organization? This series will give participants information on the process of starting your own nonprofit and how to start your work!
  • Series
    In this two-part workshop, participants will gain the tools and knowledge they need to begin writing grants and improve their grantwriting success.
  • Series
    Have you recently started, or are thinking about starting, your own nonprofit organization? This series will give participants information on the process of starting your own nonprofit and how to start your work!
  • Start-Up Series
    Have you recently started, or are thinking about starting, your own nonprofit organization? This series will give participants information on the process of starting your own nonprofit and how to start your work!
  • Organizational Series
    Securing funding for personnel and programs is vital to every nonprofit organization. This series will teach participants how to write local and federal grant applications, tips and tricks for staying organized through the process, and best practi...
  • Leadership Series
    Securing funding for personnel and programs is vital to every nonprofit organization. This series will teach participants how to write local and federal grant applications, tips and tricks for staying organized through the process, and best practi...
  • Grant Writing Series
    Securing funding for personnel and programs is vital to every nonprofit organization. This series will teach participants how to write local and federal grant applications, tips and tricks for staying organized through the process, and best practi...
Community Development Works (CDW), a program of The Rapides Foundation, provides nonprofit management training, leadership programs, and access to evidence-based resources focused on developing citizen-led community development efforts that address local issues. CDW serves nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and volunteers working to improve the quality of life in Central Louisiana.