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*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Keys to creating an effective nonprofit strategic plan

A multi-ethnic group of nonprofit employees are in a strategic planning session with six at the table and an African American woman leading the session
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Price: 
FREE
Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by consultant and author Eric Ryan, co-founder of Mission Met, a company that specializes in nonprofit strategic planning, training, and coaching. Ryan will discuss five key barriers to overcome and solutions on how to create and execute an effective nonprofit strategic plan. Attendees will be provided a free e-book written by Ryan, "Mission Met: Proven Strategic Planning Guidance to Help You Build a Financially Secure and Impactful Nonprofit."   
 
A veteran of more than 25 years in nonprofit strategic planning, Ryan has led hundreds of nonprofit strategic planning facilitations and consulting engagements throughout the U.S. Clients include the California State Parks Foundation, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program, the City of Yreka, and more.   
 
Aaron Falk, President and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation (KCF) will also join Bearden. He will discuss how many public and private organizations give money to and receive money from grantmakers and government, plus nonprofit strengthening tools available through KCF to local nonprofit organizations, many at no cost. 
 
The webinar will begin with Bearden providing updates on the upcoming Corporate Transparency Act and how it will affect nonprofits, and Central California weather-related disaster relief programs set to end by Dec. 31. 
 
Questions from attendees will be taken.  
 
This marks the 301st episode of the weekly “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 
 
The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners. New and existing businesses can sign up for assistance by clicking here! 
 
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.