Ready to learn? Check out NorthSky’s Volunteer and Professional Development & Training
Strengthening the leadership skills and competencies of the board, staff and volunteers invests in the organization’s sustainability and increases its ability to effectively and efficiently focus on its mission. NorthSky offers a diverse variety of training programs to meet a comprehensive range of needs.
Workshops include
- Full-day seminars
- ½ day workshops
- Lunch break sessions.
- Onsite training including customized training for your board and staff
Our Board Governance Series focuses specifically on strengthening the skills and capabilities of nonprofit boards related to their fiduciary role and responsibilities and the “job description” for successful board members. The program also assists nonprofit boards in recruiting new board members and individuals seeking board assignments.
The Break for Lunch series offers a convenient and affordable option to meet basic to advanced needs.
Our training calendar is flexible and designed to address your needs. We also provide links and information to other training programs that may be of interest to you.
Looking for assistance? NorthSky can help with organizational assessments, strategic and business plan development.
NorthSky’s customized consulting services strengthen nonprofits. Our team has the expertise and experience to guide comprehensive strategic planning processes and business plan development. Organizational assessments, environmental analysis, community need assessments, financial analysis and feasibility studies are also available to address specific needs. As an official satellite office of the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, the NorthSky team includes certified business development experts providing counseling and training focused on the unique challenges of nonprofit organizations. We also have a pool of specialized consultants from program evaluators, financial experts, and organizational change leaders that we can tap into for a specific project or need.
Worried about pricing? We keep our prices as affordable as possible and offer some consulting services for free. So, ask us how we can help!
Worried about sustainability? Talk to NorthSky about innovation solutions and best practice.
The only constant in life is change! How an organization responds to change, and opportunities for change, is key to its health and relevance, therefore its sustainability. Evaluating, planning, motivating and leading are essential components in creating a culture that promotes and manages change. Together with the NorthSky team, an organization can develop a blueprint to embrace the ongoing change process. From specific situations such as executive transition management to cross-sector partnerships to diversifying funding streams, we’ll help you design the framework to move your mission forward to best meet the communities’ needs. If opportunity knocks, will you be ready? Moreover, will you know that it knocked?
Hungry to know more? Use NorthSky’s Information and Referral Connections
With the wealth of information and resources available, NorthSky is developing an online resource center to provide local-national primary sources, templates, sample documents and links to help nonprofits in our region connect with valuable tools for their organizations. The NorthSky team is available to share information and referral sources.
