BCF is partnering with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University to offer two workshops, "Scenario Planning In A Changing Funding Landscape" and "Advocacy In a Complex Environment" for Berrien County nonprofits to learn, strategize and plan how to navigate challenging times.
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Workshop: Scenario Planning In A Changing Funding Landscape
Join us for an engaging and practical workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders prepare for an uncertain future. Through hands-on exercises, expert insights, and real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to build scenario-based strategies that can guide your organization through disruption and change. This workshop, led by experienced facilitators from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU, will teach you how to craft meaningful scenarios, explore their impact across key organizational functions, and make decisions that align with your mission and values. Whether you’re facing economic shifts, changing community needs, or operational challenges, this session will empower you to approach the future with clarity and confidence.
Reserve your spot today and discover how scenario planning can help your organization thrive in a shifting world.
Cost: $5 per person
Date: Friday, February 28
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Corewell Health Lakeland
Frederick S. Upton Education Center
1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Maximum of two people per organization.
Registration is required to attend.
Workshop: Advocacy In a Complex Environment
Join us for an insightful workshop designed to help your nonprofit navigate the new policy landscape and drive meaningful change. Drawing from key lessons of the 2024 election and the shifting currents of public opinion, this session will equip you with strategies to influence policymakers and your stakeholders in a complex environment. Learn how to respond to emerging trends—from the rise of digital platforms like podcasts to the power of data-driven storytelling—and how to break through a crowded media landscape. With a focus on practical strategies and real-world examples, this workshop will empower you to meet the challenges of today’s policy environment and drive impactful change for your community.
Cost: $5 per person
Date: Thursday, March 6
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Corewell Health Lakeland
Frederick S. Upton Education Center
1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Registration is required to attend.
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