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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - san-antonio-tx BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Gifts\, Part 1: Preparing your Major Gifts Strategy DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000131-1790067600-1790078400@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:When you see headlines in the news about multi-million-dollar donations to a local nonprofit\, do you ever wonder “How did they do tha t?” This session will peel back the curtain on how high-performing devel opment teams cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors. We will start by examining the types of major donors and their motivations. W e will learn about the unique donor landscape in San Antonio. We will then evaluate your organization’s current relationships\, capacity\, and his tory of success with major donors. Please also consider joining us for Par t 2 of this series\, “Executing your Major Gifts Strategy”\, in which  we’ll use your internal assessment to craft a major donor strategy th at delivers for your organization. The next time you read about an eye- popping donation in the news\, we want your organization and your worthy cause to be the one celebrating. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the value of major gifts and why they are often overlooked.\nLearn the different type s of major donors and what motivates them.\nUnderstand the major donor la ndscape in San Antonio.\n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants\, Nonprofit Development Officers\, Fundraising Professionals \, staff and anyone interested in enhancing their career with these skil ls. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/million-dollar-gifts-part-1-preparing-your-m ajor-gifts-strategy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Gifts\, Part 2: Executing your Major Gifts Strategy DTSTART:20260922T183000Z DTEND:20260922T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000132-1790083800-1790094600@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Evaluation is the key to successfully scaling and sustaining t he impact of nonprofits. When we don’t know IF our program works or WH Y it works\, we may struggle to justify continued funding. We may also r isk losing community engagement\, and we may disengage from the core missi on that drives our work. In this session\, we will explore what and how to evaluate programs to ensure the future of your organization through scale and sustainability. Participants will leave with specific tools to implem ent and a stronger theoretical understanding of the nature of evaluation. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the components of effective program developme nt — planning\, executing\, and evaluating programs.\nIdentify resources available to support consistent professional development in program devel opment skills.\n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Management Program particip ants\, Nonprofit Development Officers\, Fundraising Professionals\, staff  and anyone interested in enhancing their career with these skills. \nREG ISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/million-dollar-gifts-part-2-executing-your-m ajor-gifts-strategy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements DTSTART:20260929T140000Z DTEND:20260929T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000133-1790672400-1790683200@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Financial management for nonprofit organizations is becoming more important due to increased donor sophistication and access to informa tion\, increased competition\, and reliability of financial data for execu tives and board members to make key decisions. This course will provide a basic overview of financial statements and key financial metrics applicabl e to nonprofit organizations. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand key financial c oncepts applicable to nonprofit organizations.\n\n\nUsing financial ratios and metrics to assess the financial health of the organization.\n\n\nLear n the differences between a financial statement\, audit\, review\, compila tion\, and agreed-upon procedures\n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Manageme nt Program participants\, CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, Controllers\, board chairs\ , and others interested in minimizing risk. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/understanding-nonprofit-financial-statements / X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Budget Essentials for Nonprofits DTSTART:20260929T183000Z DTEND:20260929T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000134-1790688600-1790699400@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:An annual budget is a planning tool that helps nonprofit organ izations develop short-term financial plans to reflect and reach long-term financial goals related to the organization’s programs\, mission\, and strategic plan.  This course will provide basic steps in developing\, im plementing\, and executing an effective budgeting process for your nonprof it organization. \nObjectives: \n\nWhat a budget is and why budgeting is i mportant to a nonprofit organization  \nHow to create an effective bud get  \nHow to use your budget as a tool  \n\nWho should attend: No nprofit Management Program participants\, CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, Controllers \, board chairs\, and others interested in minimizing risk. \nREGISTER HER E LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/budget-essentials-for-nonprofits/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Navigating Compassion Fatigue and Setting Boundaries for Non-Profi t Professionals DTSTART:20261006T140000Z DTEND:20261006T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000135-1791277200-1791288000@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:This class helps non-profit professionals navigate compassion fatigue and burnout\, focusing on the differences between burnout and seco ndary trauma. Participants will learn practical tools for setting boundari es and managing emotional fatigue. Through interactive activities\, self-a ssessments\, and scenario analysis\, attendees will gain insights into the ir compassion fatigue and develop actionable self-care strategies. By the end\, participants will be equipped with a deeper understanding of their e motional triggers and practical steps to maintain balance while continuing to support their communities. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to identify the signs of compassion fatigue\, differentiate it from burno ut and secondary trauma\, and understand its impact on their personal and professional lives.\n Participants will learn practical techniques for se tting and maintaining healthy boundaries to prevent emotional exhaustion w hile maintaining a commitment to serving their communities.\n Participant s will leave with a self-care action plan that includes strategies for rec ognizing emotional triggers\, managing stress\, and integrating balance in to their daily routines.\n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Management Progra m participants\, executives and management staff\, and anyone interested i n learning about compassion fatigue. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/navigating-compassion-fatigue-and-setting-bo undaries-for-non-profit-professionals-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cultivating Psychological Safety on Your Team DTSTART:20261006T183000Z DTEND:20261006T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000136-1791293400-1791304200@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This class explores the importance of psychological safety as a foundation for effective teamwork and well-being in the workplace. Parti cipants will learn how to foster an environment where team members feel co mfortable sharing ideas\, taking risks\, and providing feedback without fe ar. Through practical strategies and real-world examples\, attendees will discover ways to build trust\, enhance collaboration\, and empower individ uals to bring their full selves to work. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants wi ll be able to define psychological safety\, understand its benefits for wo rkplace trust and performance\, and identify barriers to creating a safe t eam environment.\nParticipants will learn actionable steps to foster open communication\, encourage vulnerability\, and create a culture where team members feel valued and supported.\nParticipants will gain tools to empowe r their teams to share ideas\, take risks\, and provide constructive feedb ack\, resulting in improved collaboration and innovation.\n\nWho should at tend: Nonprofit Management Program participants\, executives and managemen t staff\, and anyone interested in psychological safety. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/cultivating-psychological-safety-on-your-tea m-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Results-Oriented Communication that Works DTSTART:20261013T140000Z DTEND:20261013T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000137-1791882000-1791892800@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This interactive class provides turnkey frameworks and methods for communicating and interacting as a leader in ways that enable clarity \, performance\, and engagement. Leaders turn plans into reality by effect ively knowing how to convey what they need from others in empowering ways that get everyone onto the team and into aligned action. Different situati ons call for different forms of interaction – is the objective of the co nversation relationship\, alignment\, agreement\, problem-solving\, or bin ding action? We also examine the pros and cons of different communication mediums in leadership interactions (as opposed to administrative ones): ex plosive emails or convincing conversations. Size up your stakeholder\, the situation\, and the self-interests- then select the right approach. You w ill move to results quickly with a minimum of misunderstanding. What leade r doesn’t want a lot more of that? \nObjectives: \n\nLearn to effectivel y assess what any given communication moment requires in order to select t he most effective method to reach alignment and action with others.\nAcqui re practical tools and methods that can be used impactfully and reliably t o engage others across a variety of common scenarios that leaders find the mselves in.\nEngage in peer practice and learning to build skills and also share support and encouragement as we find ways to take on the many trick y moments that leaders are faced with together\n\nWho should attend: Nonpr ofit Management Program participants\, first-time managers and coordinator s\, individuals moving from individual performer/subject matter expert rol es to group leader roles\, and experienced leaders looking for a fresh per spective to tune up their personal toolset. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/results-oriented-communication-that-works-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Change Management in Uncertain Times DTSTART:20261013T183000Z DTEND:20261013T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000138-1791898200-1791909000@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Everyone understands that in times of adversity\, we have two choices – adapt or die. ​This class will explore how to lead organizat ional change during VUCA circumstances (Volatile\, Uncertain\, Chaotic\, A mbiguous). Rooted in the neuroscience of change\, we’ll examine the hidd en impediments to change\, and how calls to action during uncertain times like these can galvanize your team’s best thinking to adapt\, pivot and overcome. \nObjectives: \n\nHow our brains are wired and why they are resi stant to change.\nMethods to ensure your staff feel confident and empowere d in the midst of change.\nHow to create “buy-in” for initiatives and communicate individual and department concerns\n\nWho Should Attend: Nonpr ofit Management Program participants\, first-time managers and coordinator s\, individuals moving from individual performer/subject matter expert rol es to group leader roles\, and experienced leaders looking for a fresh per spective to tune up their personal toolset. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/change-management-in-uncertain-times-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Workforce Development DTSTART:20261020T140000Z DTEND:20261020T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000139-1792486800-1792497600@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:People are the key to any organization\, but especially nonpro fits. How we develop our people not only differentiates our workforce\, bu t it also helps us differentiate our organization to attract and develop t op talent. We will cover systems and practices for developing your workfor ce to help them grow to be top talent.  \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize th e critical role of workforce development in nonprofit success. \nExplore systems and practices to develop and nurture top talent within your organ ization. \nLearn techniques to differentiate your workforce and attract high-quality candidates. \nDevelop actionable plans to enhance employee growth and organizational effectiveness. \n\nWho should attend: Nonprof it Management Program participants\, board members\, executives\, human re sources\, and management staff. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/workforce-development/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Succession Planning DTSTART:20261020T183000Z DTEND:20261020T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T065012Z UID:10000140-1792503000-1792513800@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you prepared for a change of leadership?  Do you have a plan for who will take your job?  In caring for your nonprofit\, you need to consider contingency plans for key leadership roles and how those transitions will occur. We will talk through key considerations and pla ns for transition so you\, your board and organization are prepared for whatever comes your way.    \nObjectives:  \n\nUnderstand the import ance of succession planning for organizational stability and continuity.  \nIdentify key leadership roles and develop contingency plans for smoo th transitions. \nLearn strategies to prepare for leadership changes and ensure your organization is ready for any scenario. \nEngage in discus sions on key considerations for effective succession planning with your bo ard and organization.  \n\nWho should attend: Nonprofit Management Pr ogram participants\, board members\, executives\, human resources\, and ma nagement staff. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T065012Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/succession-planning/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Board Member’s Journey: From Novice to Exceptional DTSTART:20261023T140000Z DTEND:20261023T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T190021Z UID:10000141-1792746000-1792771200@saafdn.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This two-part series provides comprehensive training for curre nt and prospective nonprofit board members\, as well as staff who work clo sely with boards. Over twelve hours\, participants will gain an understand ing of on nonprofit governance\, including fiduciary responsibilities\, an d board-staff collaboration. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nLegal and ethical responsibilities of board service\nClarify roles and responsibilities for effective leadership\nStrengthen collaboration with executive staff and pe ers\nUse financial information for effective oversight\n\nWho Should Atten d? This workshop is designed for current and prospective nonprofit board members and staff who work closely with boards. Ideal for anyone seekin g to strengthen governance skills\, enhance financial oversight\, and buil d collaborative leadership for greater organizational impact. \nDates & Ti mes: \n\nPart 1: Friday\, October 23\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nPa rt 2:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n\nLocation:  San Antonio Area Foundation 155 Concord Plaza\, Suite 301\, San Antonio\ , TX 78216 \nInvestment: $250. \nREGISTER NOW LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T190021Z LOCATION:San Antonio Area Foundation\, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78216\, United States URL:https://saafdn.org/events/a-board-members-journey-from-novice-to-excep tional/ X-SOURCE-NAME:San Antonio Area Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://saafdn.org/venue/san-antonio-area-foundation END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR