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SUMMARY:Non-profit and Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:What: Non-profit and Volunteer Fair Date: Tuesday\, April 28th Time: 1-6pm Location: Great Lakes Visitor Center\, Ashland WI\n\nLearn about the services and benefits that non-profits organizations in Ashland and Bayfield counties provide\, and how you can support their work through volunteering\, board service and more. Discover how the NorthLakes 100 Who Care–Ashland and Bayfield Counties works to boost individual giving and create significant community investment\, and how you can join them. Access a printed and digital guide to local volunteer opportunities from Head of the Lakes United Way. Food\, Activities and Prizes provided!
URL:https://washburnchamber.com/local-event/non-profit-and-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center\, 29270 County Road G\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Strategic Planning for Small Non-Profits
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Strategic Planning for Small Non-Profit Orgs \nAre you frustrated by board meetings that seem to go nowhere? \nIs your group spending a lot of time talking without making meaningful headway on goals? \nDoes it ever feel like folks aren’t pulling in the same direction? \nThese are often signs that your organization is in need of a strategic plan. \n\nIn this short seminar\, we’ll introduce the topic of Strategic planning and answer some important questions: \nWhat is strategic planning and what is involved in developing a plan?\nHow do you know if your organization needs a strategic plan? \nWhat are the common pitfalls of strategic planning and how can you avoid them? \nHow can your organization think more strategically? \n\nKellie Pederson\, UW Extension Community Development Educator for Bayfield County will present the topic. \nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A and resources shared to support your org in taking its next steps. \nThis session is perfect for Board Members\, Executive Directors\, and anyone else with an interest or questions on Strategic Planning. \nContact kellie.pederson@wisc.edu with any questions.
URL:https://washburnchamber.com/local-event/demystifying-strategic-planning-for-small-non-profits/
LOCATION:Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center\, 29270 County Road G\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Conversation: Effective Advocacy for these “Interesting” Times
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 28\, 10-11 am\nNorthern Great Lakes Visitor Center\n\nWisconsin has a great case to make about the critical importance of investment in the creative sector as we craft a vibrant\, equitable\, post-pandemic world. With the state budget season and an important election upon us\, now is the time! Join Anne Katz\, Director of Create Wisconsin\, the state’s community cultural development organization\, at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center for a “creative conversation” about advocacy and action for the state budget process\, investment in Wisconsin’s creative economy\, Create Wisconsin Day (Tuesday\, March 25)\, and Create Wisconsin Month (April)\, and\, the importance of being involved in civic issues from the ground up. Refreshments will be served. No need to RSVP\, but contact Create Wisconsin (info@createwisconsin.org) with questions\, comments\, ideas\, and anything else you want to discuss.
URL:https://washburnchamber.com/local-event/creative-conversation-effective-advocacy-for-these-interesting-times/
LOCATION:Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center\, 29270 County Road G\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
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SUMMARY:HR Workshop for Non Profits
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your understanding of Human Resources with this in-depth seminar! \nTailored for smaller\, rural\, and volunteer-led nonprofits\, this training offers practical guidance on effective and legal HR practices. Learn how to engage and empower your team\, implement cost-effective HR solutions\, and create a supportive work environment. This seminar will provide valuable insights into recruitment\, retention\, compliance\, and the development of a positive organizational culture. 
URL:https://washburnchamber.com/local-event/hr-workshop-for-non-profits/
LOCATION:Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center\, 29270 County Road G\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
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SUMMARY:HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINAR
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your understanding of Human Resources with this in-depth seminar! Tailored for smaller\, rural\, and volunteer-led nonprofits\, this training offers practical guidance on effective and legal HR practices. Learn how to engage and empower your team\, implement cost-effective HR solutions\, and create a supportive work environment. This seminar will provide valuable insights into recruitment\, retention\, compliance\, and the development of a positive organizational culture. \nDATE: September 26 \nTIME: 9am-12:30pm \nLOCATION: Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center \n29270 Co Hwy G Ashland\, WI \n  \nTRAINING TIMELINE: \n9-9:30am- Registration\, coffee and networking \n9:30-11- Human Resources Seminar\, Speaker: Cam Krueger \n11-11:15 Break \n11:15-12:30pm- Human Resources Seminar Continued \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://washburnchamber.com/local-event/human-resources-seminar/
LOCATION:Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center\, 29270 County Road G\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
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