The Butterfield Memorial Foundation has developed seminars and workshops that are designed to provide Christian non-profit organizations with a better understanding of sound best practices of non-profit management. Participation in these educational opportunities will expand the organization’s capacity and potential for funding opportunities as well as long term health and sustainability.  

Topics are covered extensively and range from 2-hour sessions in a large group setting to one- day group seminars attended by executive directors and board members of selected organizations. In some situations, Foundation staff members conduct one-on-one follow up with each non-profit to assist with developing a plan to facilitate the implementation of the topic principles as is suitable for each organization. 

While some of the educational opportunities are offered to all interested community organizations, some programs are awarded to organizations that are selected through a competitive application process.  Watch our home page for announcements about programs and opportunities for which you might apply.

 Topics regularly addressed include:

• Governance – legal responsibility of board members, components of strong bylaws, roles of the board and executive director, policies and procedures for effective operations and board structure, recruitment and training.

 

• Non-Profit Finance Structure – transparent financial accountability, compliance with IRS rules, completion of the 990 Form, effective financial systems, budget development, internal controls and financial reporting methods.

 

• Integrated Fundraising Planning – components of a comprehensive fundraising plan, tools to expand the donor base and create donor investment, analysis of current fundraising efforts and development of an integrated fundraising calendar.

 

• Basic Management Practices for the Non-Profit Director – Time management, juggling a variety of roles, employee evaluations, volunteer recruitment and management along with completion of a spiritual gifts inventory and application plan.

 

• Strategic Planning – whys and hows of crafting and implementing a strategic plan as it relates to stability, sustainability and growth.

  Future topics being considered include:

• Crisis Management Plans
• Special Event Timelines
• Ins and Outs of Direct Mail
• E-news

  

       Spring 2009 Graduates   

Arise Ministries
Christian Services of Oklahoma

Destiny Urban Academy
The Equine Therapy Center
Jewels for Life

 

       Fall 2008 Graduates    
Acts Community Development
Faithworks
GMO Urban Ministries
Good Shepherd Ministries
House of Healing