Skill Builders - Cherokee

In partnership with Pathways, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation offers a program of interactive learning called Skill Builders.

The Skill Builder Program

Included courses led by experts in the field of organization management.  Skill Builder sessions are three hours each (9 a.m. to Noon), followed by a networking lunch, and are held in Cherokee.  The Skill Builders Program is available at no charge to organizations that have received a grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.

The Fall 2011 courses are listed below:

Grants Part I: Preparing Your Grant Proposal – Step-by-step guidance in how to effectively complete the grant request process.  This session will take the mystery out of what you need to do to submit a clear and compelling proposal. (Offered September 14^th and 21^st)

Grants Part II: Defining and Tracking Project Results – What difference does your project or program make?  It is critical for you to be able to define what you expect to achieve from your project.  This training will teach you how to define and track measurable outcomes. (Offered October 12^th and 19^th)

Designing Your Work Day -- This course will teach basic time and stress management skills that will help you lead a more effective and happy work life. (Offered November 9^th or 16^th)

REGISTRATION: To sign up, contact Sasha Watty at 497-5550 or swatty@cpfdn.org

Past courses offered include:

Project Planning - Understand the "big picture," from developing a concept to planning the details and realizing results.

Financial Management - You have a special responsibility to handle financial resources according to high legal and ethical standards.  Learn the basics of accountability.

Project Management - Once the project concept is decided and the funding is in place, how do you adapt to changes, and keep within a timeline and budget?  When is a project complete?

Project Leadership and Relationships - Gain skills that will maximize the way relationships and leaders work so your projects will be more successful.

Project Fundraising - Learn how to effectively seek funding from individuals, community sources, and granting entities.

Project Communications - Understand the essential elements of a communications plan, including your key message, audience, and outreach tools and strategies.

For more information and a schedule of Skill Builders courses, go to the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.