• Establishing an Annual Appeal

A brochure that provides the client with an overview of why non profits establish an Annual Appeal and an outline to follow when establishing an Appeal.  It lists the components of an effective appeal and the options a non-profit agency can consider.

• Capital Campaign Planning:  Why a feasibility study is important!

A brochure that describes why a funding feasibility study is a critical first step in the process of capital campaign planning.  This brochure also describes the components of an effective study and how a study can lead to a successful campaign.

• How to Conduct a Profitable Golf Tournament

This brochure describes the steps required to conduct a financially successful golf tournament.  It includes an explanation why there are so many golf tournaments today and how your agency can establish its own profitable event.  In addition to the “why” and the “how” of planning the event, its also provides a “when” timeline.  This tool will help guide you to success!

Webinars

TBG offers webinars for clients with multiple locations participating in an online seminar, via audio and video conferencing. Library clients like NYLA, the North Country Library System and library vendors like Polaris Library System have offered TBG webinars to libraries and clients. Libraries from all over Northern New York and across the country have benefitted from the years of development and fundraising experience Mr. Barrows brings to these sessions. There are many ways you may take advantage of these topical webinars.

In addition to attending a webinar from the comfort and convenience of your own office or home, you may purchase a PowerPoint presentation on the topics below. A customized webinar designed exclusively for your organization can be created and Mr. Barrows is available to conduct a live webinar for your organization.

1. The ABC’s of Fundraising

A basic workshop to learn how to eccourage funding sources to support the mission of your organization. Explore the “exchange relationship” and analyze why people, corporations and foundation give. In this session we will review various fundraising techniques and how to determine which tactics will be most effective in achieving your goals.

2. Securing Major Gifts Through the Development of Relationships

Major Gifts, particularly in the context of a captial campaign, Budget crunch, or Planned Gift, are critical to the long-term success of your agency. Recognizing, cultivating, and soliciting prospects for this type of gift is a process better described as :art” rather than “science”. In this session, learn strategies that will help your organization build upon relationships you already have to secure much-needed financial support.

3. Beyond Governance-Utilizing Your Volunteer Board as a Resource

Your agency has a resource seldom utilized to its capacity. Non-profit boards come in all different shapes and sizes, but for this session, we assume that they all are volunteers (some trustees are elected). It is appropriate and necessary for a Library executive to consider the strengths and weaknesses of his or her volunteers in order to improve the organization. Learn some techniques for recruiting a “working” board.

Webinar Prices:
PowerPoint Presenation $29.95
Customized PowerPoint Presentation $149.95
Live Webinar Customied for your organization $299.95 (plus expenses)

TBG offers workshops for clients and groups 5-20 people. Over 25 years of experience has made Mr. Barrows not only a knowledgeable workshop leader, but also an entertaining speaker. He has conducted workshops and seminars for dozens of groups and organizations. Three different Library Systems have taken advantage of his experience and the New York State Library System offers TBG workshops as part of the NYLA Leadership Institute. Clients like the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Central New York Chapter and Oklahoma Chapter) and The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division have offered TBG workshops for their members. Non-profit executives and volunteers across the country have benefitted from the years of development and fundraising experience brings to these sessions.

There are several ways clients may customize these topical workshops to suit their unique needs, including Annual Meetings and Dinners. In addition to having Mr. Barrows present a workshop for your organization, you may purchase a PowerPoint outline of his workshops. A customized PowerPoint Presentation designed exclusively for your organization can be created and Mr. Barrows is available to speak to your organization on a variety of topics.

1. ABC’s of Fundraising

A basic workshop to learn how to encourage funding sources to support the mission of your organization. Explore the “exchange relationship” and analyze why people, corporations and foundations give. In this session, we will also review various fundraising techniques and how to determine which tactics will be most effective in achieving your goals.

2. Securing Major Gifts Through the Development of Relationships

Major Gifts, particularly within the context of a capital campaign, Budget crunch, or Planned Gift are crucial to the long-term success of your organization. Recognizing, cultivating, and soliciting prospects for this type of gift is a process better described as “art” rather than “science”. In this session, learn strategies that will help your organization build upon the relationships your already have to secure much-needed financial support.

3. Beyond Governance-Utilizing Your Volunteer Board as a Resource

Your organization has a resource that is seldom eutilized to capacity. Non-profit Boards come in all different shapes and sizes, but for this session, we assume that they all are volunteers (some Trustees are elected). It is appropriate and necessary for an agency executive to consider the strengths and weaknesses of his or her volunteers in order to improve the organization. Learn some techniques for recruiting a “working” board.

4. Customized Presentations

You choose the topic, TBG develops the workshop, TBG makes the presentation.

Workshop Prices:
Powerpoint Workshop Outlines– $29.95
Standard Workshops and Seminars– Call for prices
Customized Workshops and Seminars — Call for prices

Retreats, Meeting Facilitation, and Speakers Bureau

With over 45 years combined experience working with non-profit organizations, Ron Barrows and Liz Krisanda give the Barrows Group a unique perspective on strategic planning, management and motivation.

TGB offered Structured Retreats, like “Developing a Common Vision” and “What do You Bring to the Table?” Some organizations need Customized Retreats designed to offer simplified Strategic Planning, Organizational Analysis. and Self Evaluation. Clients frequently utilize TBG services to sure they are on the right path to success, using TBG staff to facilitate their planning sessions.

Both Mr. Barrows and Mrs. Krisanda are accomplished speakers, offering topical presentations of interest and motivational talks for annual meetings, training sessions, and conferences. Non-profit staff, volunteers and donors alike will benefit from their experience, knowledge and humor.

Structured Retreats

“Developing a Common Vision”

This retreat establishes a common vision for the future of your organization utliing the sometimes conflicting personal visions of your staff leadership and volunteer leadership. Everyone needs to be “on the same page” and this TBG-led retreat will establish the common ground necessary for success. You ill be assured that your leaders all the same goals and vision for the future.

“What do You Bring to the Table?”

You know what you want to accomplish. TBG designs your retreat to help you achieve your goals. Common topics include:

“Simplified Strategic Planning”
“Organizations Analysis”
“Self Evaluation”

Meeting Facilitation

It is often helpful to have an independent third party lead your retreat or planning session. TBG facilitators are unbiased with no agenda. We guide the process and help you achieve your desired results.