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Community Development Works
  • Tuesday, April 9, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Discover the reasons, content, and timing of your nonprofit tax return, exploring how this crucial document can enhance transparency and fundraising efforts, including guidance on choosing the right Form 990 and utilizing its information for marke...
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    This webinar guides nonprofit leaders in identifying and measuring program outcomes, emphasizing the importance of showcasing value to garner support for the cause.
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Explore the identification and support of ideal board members in this session, delving into the Four Pillars of Board Effectiveness and offering tools to enhance these efforts.
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    You will learn how to use the Strategic Plan to properly develop your board, programs, and funding
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Explore the practical aspects of establishing an outcome measurement system in this webinar, covering the creation of indicators, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of findings after identifying program outcomes.
  • Thursday, May 16, 2024 · 11:00 PM CDT
    This session covers the board lifecycle, exploring how boards evolve, addressing board building needs based on development stages, and discussing the reasons, methods, and timing of board change, with provided templates..
  • Tuesday, June 4, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    In this webinar, explore the art of creating impactful marketing plans for nonprofits, discovering strategies to engage supporters and drive meaningful change.
  • Tuesday, June 11, 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, June 11, 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...
  • 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.
  • 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, 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, March 27, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Participants will grasp the importance of a strategic plan, understand what it is, and learn the basics of the Strategic Planning Process.
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Comprehending the crucial roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members is vital for organizational success, beginning with an overview of the legal duties, such as Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, and Duty of Obedience, along with exploring...
  • Tuesday, March 19, 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, March 19, 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, March 12, 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.
  • On-demand
    Participants will receive an overview of how to start their own nonprofit, discuss business concepts and determine the best corporate structure to fit their idea.
    Additionally, participants will be introduced to the steps for filing the 1023 appli...
  • Tuesday, March 5, 2024 · 9:00 AM CST
    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.
  • On-demand
    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.
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    Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · 11:00 AM CST
    Crucial conversations are ones where there may be high emotions, potentially differing opinions, and where there are high stakes. They are conversations you likely don’t want to have but definitely need to have.  Differing leadership styles can ma...
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    Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · 9:00 AM CST
    This workshop will provide a broad look at managing a volunteer program. From planning and assessment, to recruitment and marketing, to screening and managing, this presentation will provide tools, techniques and best practices for managing any si...
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    Thursday, November 2, 2023 · 9:00 AM CDT
    Your budget shows expected revenues, support, and expenses for one year. Using your budgets for cashflow management and fundraising is critical today. Learn how to build effective, useful budgets for these challenging and changing times.
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    Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · 9:00 AM CDT
    This workshop will prepare participants to tell the unique story of their organizations through public speaking. Create your "elevator pitch" and learn how to effectively and clearly advocate for your organization through presentations and intervi...
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.