Recommended Reading

Just finished an easy, very good read by Robert Egger called Begging for Change. He is a true visionary in the industry.
The book starts with a informative history of philanthropy, highlighting the good, the bad and ugly of Carnegie, Rockefeller and others along the way. He weaves in vignettes about his own experiences founding and managing D.C. Central Kitchen (www.dccentralkitchen.org) and picking up the pieces as Interim Director of a flailing D.C. area United Way.
Though a bit preachy at times, his ideas and stories are thought provoking. I found my mind racing the whole time with how I could apply myself differently in the various organizations I work for by simply thinking more creatively.
The book is a call to ask more of our nonprofit businesses. It reminds nonprofits that we are all part of the same system that offers finite resources of funding and support; that we exist to serve clients before ourselves or our donors; and that if we cannot be efficient and resilient in our services, it may be best to step aside and let the resources go elsewhere.
-Janet

"From Dream To Reality Start-Up Workshop" 2008 Dates Announced

Join facilitator/trainer KC Henry and the Fieldstone Farm TRC staff in a dynamic interactive workshop designed especially for start-up therapeutic riding programs. Our goal is to provide the tools you need for guiding your program to becoming the best it can be.
This 2-day workshop will address all aspects of your organization: programmatic, development, management, administrative and beyond.

2008 Dates:
April 4-5
September 26-27
Contact Fieldstone Farm TRC at 440.708.0013 or view FFTRC's Community Education Pages for more information or to reserve space for you and your colleagues!

March 8, "Admin Issue of EAA Programs'" Presentations at Region 2 Meeting in Baltimore, Md.

KC is presenting on four separate topics on the theme 'administrative issues of EAA programs' at the Region 2 meeting in Baltimore, MD on March 8.

Presentations include two morning presentations:
"Organizational excellence from the start"
"Developing your board for governance and fundraising"

And two afternoon presentations:
"Strategic planning for sustainability"
"Creating the Team that can take you there"

More information at the Region 2 website.

May 2-3 Advanced Administrative Workshop at FFTRC

The popular Advanced Administrative Workshop will return to Fieldstone Farm TRC in Chagrin Falls Ohio on May 2-3, 2008. KC Henry will team with FFTRC's Theresa Morris and others to cover all topics of TR administration. Special focus on grant writing and how to get foundation funding for hard to get areas like operating, endowment and special campigns. Contact FFTRC at 440.708.0013 to learn more.

Workshop at NARHA Region 7 Conference, Feb. 23-24

KC Henry will be on hand to facilitate an EAA-focused business administrative workshop at the NARHA Region 7 Conference on Feb. 23-24. The meeting will take place at the Ray Graham Association in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

Saturday presentations:
- Strategic planning – ensuring progress
- Transitioning your board to higher ground
- No money - No oats – creating fundraising success
- Special campaigns – ready to build (arenas, special proects, endowments, etc.)

Sunday presentations:
- Team building activity
- Team building presentation

For more information contact Cathy LeBeau at (630)325-5330 or view the Region 7 Website.

Feb. 8-10 Advanced 'Business Aspects of Starting a Horsemanship Program' Workshop at Pony Farm

KC Henry will return to New Hampshire for a follow-up clinic to the successful 'Business Aspects of Starting a Horsemanship Program', held November, 2007.
The advanced session, scheduled for February 8 - 10, 2008, will again take place at the beautiful Pony Farm in Temple, New Hampshire. The unique curriculum is designed for both nonprofit and profit programs and focuses on business administration. Contact cofacilitator Boo McDaniel at 603.654.6308 to learn more.

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