May
2024tue14may9:00 amtue11:00 amAccounting Procedures for Nonprofits9:00 am - 11:00 am
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No matter the size of your organization, there should be established procedures and controls in place to ensure the organization’s resources are being used properly. Not only can internal controls
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No matter the size of your organization, there should be established procedures and controls in place to ensure the organization’s resources are being used properly. Not only can internal controls mitigate fraud and errors, but they can also help improve the efficiency of operations. Join us as we discuss specific examples that all organizations can implement.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of the significance of procedures and controls in nonprofit accounting
- Learn about best practices for managing bank accounts, receipts, disbursements and more
Cost: $25
Facilitator:
Carrie Minnich is a partner with DWD (Dulin, Ward & DeWald, Inc.) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She leads the Nonprofit Services Team, who provides assurance and tax services, as well as consulting and board training to nonprofit organizations.
Carrie graduated from Manchester College (now University) with a Bachelors degree in Financial Accounting (cum laude) and a Master of Accountancy. After graduation, she worked for CPA firm in Indianapolis before moving to Fort Wayne and joining DWD in 2004. Carrie has served on various nonprofit boards and committees and is the current chair of the Indiana CPA Society. She resides in Fort Wayne, with her husband, John, and in her free time enjoys running and walking on the Fort Wayne trail system.
Time
May 14, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Virtual 2-Part Series Session #1: Wednesday, May 15 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Session #2: Thursday, May 16 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For many of us, we are our own
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Virtual 2-Part Series
Session #1:
Wednesday, May 15
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Session #2:
Thursday, May 16
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
For many of us, we are our own worst critic. Our inner doubts and fears can diminish our ability to fully flourish as our authentic selves. In this two-part workshop, we will explore feelings of imposter syndrome and how we can move towards self-acceptance as “humble realists.” In order to stop feeling like an imposter, we need to stop thinking like one.
Learning Objectives
- Gain clarity about the reality of imposter phenomenon through a healthy and constructive lens
- Learn how to recognize the feelings and coping mechanisms of your inner critic
- Discuss how you can reframe these feelings towards a more compassionate view of your own self-competence.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Eilis (A-lish) Wasserman is a virtual facilitator and coach focused on cultivating confidence and inspiring self-discovery. Last year she completed coach training through the Imposter Syndrome Institute. Eilis recently worked at the Ball State University Career Center, The University of Michigan, and The Muse as a Career Coach. You may have seen Eilis acting as a digital producer for one of Shafer’s recent virtual program offerings. She currently serves as Shafer Leadership Academy’s Program Manager where she coordinates all member programming guiding facilitators to present their best selves.
Time
May 15, 2024 2:00 pm - May 16, 2024 3:30 pm
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Make Remote Work… Work! How are you leading change and adapting to remote and hybrid teamwork? Join us for a monthly virtual conversation gathering about sustainable remote & hybrid work practices in
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Make Remote Work… Work!
How are you leading change and adapting to remote and hybrid teamwork?
Join us for a monthly virtual conversation gathering about sustainable remote & hybrid work practices in a post-COVID world. Together we will connect, discuss, and share advice and tools that are beneficial to change management practices that allow us to be successful in remote work environments.
Each session will be 75 mins long over Zoom. Learn more at: www.shaferleadership.com/remote-works/
Cost: This is a Free Community Program
Time
May 22, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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In-Person 3 Hour Session Discover the power of coaching to ignite lasting transformation in both individuals and processes. In this immersive workshop, you will discover your identity as a
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In-Person 3 Hour Session
Discover the power of coaching to ignite lasting transformation in both individuals and processes. In this immersive workshop, you will discover your identity as a coach and facilitator of change. We will practice the coaching process, coaching tools and identify potential pitfalls, guiding others as listening thought partners. No matter your current role, your ability to embody a coaching mindset will cultivate a culture of positive growth and change in your team and organization.
Learning Objectives
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- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the coach’s role and the coaching process
- Learn and practice how to lead and communicate change as coach and facilitator
- Cultivate a mindset of commitment and accountability in the coaching process
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Todd Muhlenkamp holds an MBA in applied management and is currently pursuing a PhD at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in learned helplessness as a group construct. He has presented his dissertation topic at the 2021 APA (American Psychological Association) conference. With over two decades of managerial experience, Todd has demonstrated adept leadership in various domains including the service industry and manufacturing sectors. His extensive background has culminated in the development of the Coaching for Long-Term Sustainable Change program.
Time
May 23, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Read a book. Lead with inspiration. SLA in partnership with Muncie Public Library is offering a unique quarterly gathering, highlighting important take-aways
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Read a book. Lead with inspiration.
SLA in partnership with Muncie Public Library is offering a unique quarterly gathering, highlighting important take-aways from inspirational leadership books. At each event, facilitators will share key leadership development lessons from leadership-focused books. This is not a book club, rather a guided discussion around the key takeaways from each book.
Prior reading of the book is not required but we encourage participants to share about what they learned and check-out one of the books from Muncie Public Library. All participants attending will be entered in a raffle to win a digital copy of one of the books discussed.
All sessions are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.
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Metamorphustice: From Savior to CHANGEmaker; Stages of Justice Reform Kindle Edition
by Megan Fuciarelli
Time
May 30, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
June
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Mastering Inclusive Leadership: Analyzing Pitfalls Unlock the power of inclusive leadership by honing the skill of analyzing pitfalls in strategies. Great leaders build trust, embrace diversity, maximize team potential, and fearlessly
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Mastering Inclusive Leadership: Analyzing Pitfalls
Unlock the power of inclusive leadership by honing the skill of analyzing pitfalls in strategies. Great leaders build trust, embrace diversity, maximize team potential, and fearlessly tackle challenges. Join our 90-minute virtual program to explore the crucial trait of Analyzing Pitfalls. Reflect on your approach to decision-making, from scrutinizing plan pitfalls to taking calculated business risks, especially in people management.
Learning Objectives
- Discover the benefits of fostering inclusivity in your leadership styles.
- Understand how Analyzing Pitfalls enhances inclusive leadership.
- Create a personalized action plan for better strategic decisions.
- Receive an exclusive workbook to boost your strategic decision-making skills.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Whitney Luther, ACC, is an executive coach and organizational consultant. She is founder and CEO of Luther & Company, a global leadership consulting firm. Whitney primarily works with executives, business owners, and their teams to help elevate them for success and long-term growth. Her services and programming provides leaders with strategies related to healthy leadership, talent acquisition & development, conflict management, emotional intelligence, and strategic planning. Whitney is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach with credentials from Concordia University Irvine’s Townsend Institute and M.Ed. in Education Administration from Butler University. With a diverse career spanning 15 years, she’s cultivated conditions for learning in K-12, Higher Education, and Executive Education. She has been crafting innovative strategies that inspire organizations to achieve tangible business results and reach their full potential. As an entrepreneur, she has collaborated with Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, start-ups, non-profit organizations, government entities, and non-governmental organizations. Whitney Luther lives in Zionsville, Indiana with her husband, Tyler and their two boys, Banks & Callahan.
Time
June 6, 2024 8:00 am - 9:30 am
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Why Fun Should Matter to Leaders Active engagement in the workplace has dropped to 23% (Gallup 2023). Leaders around the world try to solve this problem with incentives, feedback, team building,
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Why Fun Should Matter to Leaders
Active engagement in the workplace has dropped to 23% (Gallup 2023). Leaders around the world try to solve this problem with incentives, feedback, team building, and work-life balance seminars. More attuned leaders consider the psychology of Flow Theory. Flow, a famous concept by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, explains how humans do or do not experience engagement. It explains how and why we get “in the zone” and is a major factor in whether we bring our whole selves to our work or just go through the motions. Flow has served as a theoretical framework for many leaders and consultants, particularly facilitators, however, in 2005, game designer and entrepreneur Raph Koster made the connection that Fun and Flow are inseparably tied together in his book “A Theory of Fun for Game Design.” In this session, we will discuss the traditional tenants of flow theory, including the balance of skill and challenge when performing work tasks. We will also incorporate the discoveries related to flow that come from more traditional “fun” like playing games. Through discussion and activities, we will find out how a little fun at work can actually improve performance, and that work can be fun without silly gimmicks.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the theory and benefits of Flow
- Implement at least one fun activity into their work or team
- Appraise whether they are experiencing Flow or fun in their work
This program is ideal for: All levels
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $80 non-member. $60 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Dillon Waggoner has a robust background in Career and Professional Development. He served as a career coach, presenter, and creative facilitator for the Ball State Career Center for six years, and now serves the university in the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. He empowers students to engage with powerful resources that promote self-awareness, problem solving, and creativity, and he finds a way to add an element of fun to everything he does.
Time
June 11, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Virtual 2-Part Series Session #1: Wednesday, June 26 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Session #2: Thursday, June 27 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Want to unlock the secrets to managing disagreements effectively and
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Virtual 2-Part Series
Session #1:
Wednesday, June 26
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Session #2:
Thursday, June 27
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Want to unlock the secrets to managing disagreements effectively and gain confidence when facing conflict? Discover how to transform high-stress conflicts into opportunities for cooperation and understanding through the art of de-escalation. This interactive and informative session promises to equip you with the essential tools needed to navigate tense situations with confidence and grace.
Learning Objectives
- Know your conflict management style and how to improve your reactions.
- Recognize an intensifying conflict
- Identify personal triggers and stressors that can hinder effective de-escalation.
- Learn about de-escalation strategies
- Create a personalized action plan for applying de-escalation skills in their respective roles.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Mary Moore is a communication expert and community activist. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at Ball State University. Committed to student development and enhancing relationships, Mary has received multiple teaching and coaching awards. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum, including argumentation, debate, presentational communication, and conversational intelligence. As a decorated coach, she has led college speech teams to state and national championships. Mary is also dedicated to extending her communication insights beyond academia, conducting impactful workshops with organizations such as Open Door, Muncie Resists, Soup Kitchen of Muncie, United Way, and Ball State’s LEAD University Leadership Development Program.
Time
June 26, 2024 2:00 pm - June 27, 2024 3:30 pm