On November 14, join us for a free webinar to learn how to leverage data to tell the story of your mission.
This webinar, presented by Ed Mortimer, Senior Manager Solution Consultant at Sage, explores the evolving role of nonprofit financial leaders, emphasizing strategic leadership, technological integration, and effective storytelling using data insights. It highlights three key areas for success: expanding influence beyond traditional financial oversight to foster cross-department collaboration, merging financial expertise with technology to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, and achieving work-life balance to prevent burnout. The presentation underscores the importance of automation and AI in freeing up time for strategic initiatives and improving mission-driven outcomes. Additionally, it stresses the need for nonprofit leaders to leverage data insights for compelling storytelling, demonstrating impact, and driving organizational success.
1. Redefine Influence:
- Expand Your Role: Nonprofit leaders should broaden their influence beyond traditional financial oversight to foster cross-department collaboration and dismantle operational silos. This approach enhances teamwork and operational efficiency, crucial for mission-driven organizations.
- Adapt to Change: With the rapid pace of change in the nonprofit sector, leaders must be agile and adaptable. Embracing new responsibilities and leveraging advanced tools and insights can help navigate these changes effectively.
- Leverage Data for Storytelling: Utilize data insights to craft compelling narratives that demonstrate the impact of your organization’s work. Effective storytelling can engage stakeholders, attract donors, and highlight the success of your programs.
2. Own the Tech-Finance Fusion:
- Integrate Technology: Nonprofit leaders should blend financial expertise with technological know-how. Utilizing automation and AI can free up time for strategic initiatives, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Drive Innovation: Embracing technology is not optional but necessary. Leaders should invest in AI and automation to stay competitive, maximize efficiencies, and position their organizations at the forefront of the sector.
3. Balance Work-Life:
- Manage Stress and Burnout: Nonprofit leaders often face high levels of stress and burnout. It’s essential to foster a supportive environment that prioritizes well-being through flexible work arrangements and wellness programs.
- Align Personal and Organizational Goals: Leaders should harmonize their personal growth with organizational success. This synergy encourages the adoption of innovative tools and strategies, contributing to both personal satisfaction and the organization’s mission.
These objectives aim to equip nonprofit leaders with the skills and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of their roles while driving their organizations toward greater impact and sustainability.
Webinar information
Topic: Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership: Leveraging Data to Tell the Story of your Mission
Date: Thursday, November 14 at 1pm ET / 10am PT (webinar is 1 hour in length)
Audience: This webinar will be of primary interest to Executive Directors, nonprofit leaders, Board members, and nonprofit professionals.
Cost: Free – Register Now
Important Note: While registration is open to all, attendance is limited to the first 1,000 people to sign onto the live session. We suggest signing on five minutes early to have the best chance of getting on the live session. If for any reason you aren’t able to connect to the live session, rest assured you’ll get the full recording by email the following day.
NOTE: This webinar will be recorded – if you cannot make the live session, complete the registration form and a recording will be emailed to you the day after the live session. We are happy to provide a closed captioned recording upon advance request.
About the presenters
Ed Mortimer, Senior Manager Solution Consultant
Stephanie Kolibaba, B.Mgt, CPA, CGA, Director of Finance and Human Resources at The Family Centre
As a purpose-driven, senior leader at The Family Centre, Stephanie enthusiastically leads her finance team with a relational, human-centric approach that promotes a highly adaptive, success-driven culture, while embracing digital technology strategies to innovate infrastructure processes and enhance the collaboration between program service delivery and support functions. She is passionate about building community through her professional networks with a commitment to sharing best practices she has developed throughout her career, as well as lessons that were sometimes learned the hard way, to build connections, transfer knowledge from lived experience, and enable not-for-profits across Canada to leverage their very limited resources.
Don’t miss out on this free learning opportunity – register today!
“This was a great free webinar. I appreciate all that CharityVillage does to educate and support nonprofits.“
– Past CharityVillage Webinar Participant