Design Thinking: A Solution-Based Approach for Strategic Planning
Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 9 a.m. – Noon
Presented by Jennifer Madden, PhD, MNO, Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing and Director of the Master (MSc) of Business Design and Innovation program at Carthage College; President, Leverage Point Development

Staff Management for New Supervisors
Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 9 a.m. – Noon
Presented by Michelle Aronson, MBA, People Experience Officer, Human Resources, Swedish Covenant Hospital; Adjunct Professor, North Park University School of Business and Nonprofit Management

Metrics That Matter: Measuring, Monitoring and Benchmarking
Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 9 a.m. – Noon
Presented by Laura Zumdahl, PhD, President and CEO, New Moms

Social Enterprises for the Greater Good
Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 9 a.m. – Noon
Presented by Brenda Palms Barber, Executive Director, North Lawndale Employment Network; Chief Executive Officer, Sweet Beginnings, LLC

Finances, Strategies and Governing Boards FREE
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 9 – 11 a.m.
Presented by Gretchen Upholt, MPA, Senior Consultant, FMA

Previous Workshops This Spring:

Goal-Setting for Successful Events
Presented by Melissa Lagowski, President and Founder, Big Buzz Idea Group

Nonprofit Finance 101
Presented by Andreason Brown, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Spencer Foundation

Make Data Work for You: Becoming a Data-Driven Fundraiser
Presented by Sharon Tiknis, Executive Vice President, East Division Manager, The Alford Group

Previous Workshops Last Fall:

Beyond Small Talk: Strategic Networking for Nonprofit Professionals 
Presented by Pam Schilling, MBA, Founder, CEO, and Career Strategist, Arch Career Partners

Hospitable and Effective Hiring: Interviewing, Onboarding and Retention
Presented by Nurys Harrigan Pedersen, President, Careers In Nonprofits

The Healthy Workspace: It’s Not a Diet, It’s a Culture
Moderated by Sandee Kastrul, President and Co-founder, i.c. stars
Panelists: Renauld Mitchell, Partner/Director of Chicago Operations Moody Nolan, Inc.; Ashley Ritter, MOL, Ritter Coaching and Consulting and Jennifer Sobecki, CEO, Designs for Dignity

Make Your Annual Giving Appeal Less Spooky
Presented by Sidney Freitag-Fey, MA, CFRE, Director, Development and Communications, Delta Institute

Financial Turnaround: a Crain’s Panel with Nonprofits Who’ve Done It
Moderated by Lisa Bertagnoli, MA, Reporter, Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Crain’s Chicago Business
Panelists: Jackie Edens, CEO, The Inner Voice; Allison Henry, MBA, Executive Director, The People’s Music School; Michelle Larson, PhD, President and CEO, Adler Planetarium

Handling HR When You Don’t Have an HR Department
Presented by Greg Crawford, MA, PHR Vice President Human Capital Management, AssuredPartners Illinois

Brand Building for Social Impact
Presented by Stephanie Rath, Vice President of Marketing and Brand Management, YMCA of the USA

Fiascos, Falls and Floods! Why Nonprofits Need Risk Management
Presented by Peter Persuitti, Managing Director, Insurance & Risk Management, Arthur J. Gallagher

You may register for more than one workshop in a single transaction. To pay by check, complete this registration form. Please make your check payable to North Park University and mail to:

Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management
3225 W Foster Ave, Box 4
Chicago, IL 60625

Please note: Day-of registration is not permitted.

Event Locations

Most workshops take place on North Park University’s campus, located near West Foster and North Kedzie Avenues in Chicago, unless otherwise noted. Specific session location information for each workshop is sent via email to registrants.

Workshop Fees

The following fees apply for workshops unless otherwise stated:

• Half-Day Workshops: $90 (includes beverages and course materials)

20% Discount available for in-person workshops

• Forefront (formally known as Donors Forum) associates: individuals who are employed or volunteer with a tax-exempt organization; Independent consultants, consulting firms and grant making organizations are ineligible for this discount.
• Individuals from tax-exempt organizations with an annual operating budget less than $1 million
• Current undergraduate and graduate students from any college or university
• Individuals with 5 years or less experience in the nonprofit sector

Payment Options

All workshop registration will be processed online through the Axelson Center’s NeonCRM system. Payments will be processed through PayPal and appear on your statement as PAYPAL* NPU AXELSON or Paypal*NPU Axelson.

Registrations using check payments cannot be indicated online at this time. Please complete the Axelson Center’s Manual Registration Form (a fillable PDF) and return to the Axelson Center via mail or e-mail to register by check. Checks should be made payable to North Park University.

Cancellation Policy

(Last updated 7/31/14)

The Axelson Center reserves the right to cancel any workshop. Should the Axelson Center cancel, registrants will receive a full refund.

Registrants choosing to cancel their workshop registration will receive a refund minus a $15 administrative fee. Notice of cancellation must be received by the Axelson Center at least five working days prior to the workshop. We regret that no refunds can be made after that date under any circumstances. Registration payments may not be transferred to a different event.