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Helping Nonprofits Build Service Capacity


Supported by a generous grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, faculty of the School of Business facilitate Professional Development and Community Capacity Building workshops for nonprofit organizations. These workshops are designed to enhance the skills and expertise of area nonprofit professionals who provide need-based services and programs to historically marginalized populations.

Workshops focus on subject matters important to nonprofit organizations (such as fundraising, marketing, grant management, leadership, governance, legal issues, budgeting, and technology). Our faculty lend their expertise and lead discussions with experienced panelists. All members of nonprofit organizations are welcome to attend and participate.

Complimentary Workshops


Find videos of past workshops and information on future workshops.

Panelists discussing best practices for nonprofits

A discussion of best practices for nonprofits, featuring Marian Conway, Barbara D. Paxton, Dawn DiStefano, DPS (moderator), and Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D.

 

  • Workshop 1: Best Practices for Nonprofits

    On Thursday, March 30, 2023, we hosted Workshop 1: Best Practices for Nonprofits. Dawn DiStefano, DPS, (Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Business Programs, Molloy University) moderated the workshop, which featured the following panelists:

    View the Video of Workshop 1
  • Workshop 2: Mission and Marketing

    On May 24, 2023, we hosted Workshop 2: Mission and Marketing. Brian O'Neill (Graduate Business Program Director, Molloy University) moderated the workshop, which featured the following panelists: Prof. Rose Lavelle (Molloy University School of Business), Elizabeth Menges (Founder/Executive Director, I'm Not Done Yet), and Deborah Waldron (Associate Director, Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs, Molloy University).

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    Prof. Rose Lavelle, MBA, Molloy School of Business

     

    Liz Menges
    Elizabeth Menges, Founder/Executive Director, I'm Not Done Yet

     

    Deborah Waldron
    Deborah Waldron, MBA, Associate Director, Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs, Molloy University

    View the Video of Workshop 2
  • Workshop 3: Branding and Integrated Communication

    On June 15, 2023, we hosted Workshop 3: Branding and Integrated Communication. Dawn DiStefano, DPS, (Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Business Programs, Molloy University) and Brian O'Neill (Assistant Professor and Graduate Business Program Director, Molloy University) moderated the workshop, which featured panelists Rebecca Brawley, Donna Iucolano, and Peggy Maher. Read a summary of the workshop.

    Rebecca Brawley
    Rebecca Brawley, MBA, Founder, Platinum Consulting Services, and Molloy alum


    Donna Iucolano
    Donna Iucolano, Ph.D., Marketing Professor, Molloy University School of Business


    Peggy Maher
    Peggy Maher, Chief Development Officer, Catholic Health and VP for Development, St. Francis Hospital Foundation

    View the Video of Workshop 3
  • Workshop 4: Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age

    On July 13, 2023, we hosted Workshop 4: Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age, moderated by Dawn DiStefano, DPS, (Assistant Professor, Molloy University) and Brian O'Neill (Assistant Professor and Graduate Business Program Director, Molloy University). Our panelists were Dana Lopez, Jessica Strauber, and Meryl Rosenblatt. Read a summary of Workshop 4.

    Dana Lopez
    Dana Lopez, Director, Marketing and Communications at The INN


    Jessica Strauber
    Jessica Strauber, MBA, Personal Lines Assistant at Royal Brokerage; Molloy School of Business alum


    Meryl Rosenblatt
    Meryl Rosenblatt, DPS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing, Molloy University

    View the Video of Workshop 4
  • Workshop 5: Grant Seeking – Developing an Organizational Strategy

    We hosted Workshop 5: Grant Seeking: Developing an Organizational Strategy on Thursday, August 10, 2023, with panelists Joshua Hanson (The Safe Center LI), David Okorn (Long Island Community Foundation), and Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D. (Molloy University).

    Joshua Hanson
    Joshua Hanson, Executive Director, The Safe Center LI
    David Okorn
    David Okorn, Executive Director, Long Island Community Foundation 
    Sherry Radowitz
    Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D., Senior Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs, Molloy University

    The workshop was moderated by Dawn DiStefano, DPS, (Assistant Professor, Molloy University) and Brian O'Neill (Assistant Professor and Graduate Business Program Director, Molloy University).

    View the Video of Workshop 5
  • Workshop 6: Techniques for Successful Grant Writing

    On Thursday, September 14, 2023, we hosted Workshop 6: Techniques for Successful Grant Writing, featuring speaker Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D., Senior Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs at Molloy University. 

    The workshop was moderated by Brian O'Neill, D.B.A., Assistant Professor and Graduate Business Program Director, Molloy University.

    Among other helpful information, Dr. Radowitz shared her checklist for writing grant proposals.

    Sherry Radowitz
    Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D., Senior Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs, Molloy University

    View the Video of Workshop 6
  • Workshop 7: Fundraising Tactics

    Our Fundraising Tactics workshop was held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, featuring the following panelists:

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    Claudia Boyle, CEO, Hispanic Counseling Center

     

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    Jacob Dixon, Founder & CEO, Choice for All

     

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    David Sinclair, Chief Development Officer, Donor Relations & Grants, The INN

     

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    Angela Zimmerman, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, Molloy University

    The objective of the workshop was to help attendees gain a better understanding of fundraising tactics by exploring answers to these questions:

    • Why should donors support your organization?
    • Who should be responsible for inviting others to support?
    • Whom should your organization invite?
    • When should others be invited?
    • How could your organization make the invitation attractive?
    • What could your organization invite stakeholders to give?

     

    The workshop was moderated by Brian O'Neill, D.B.A., Assistant Professor and Graduate Business Program Director, Molloy University.

    View the Video of Workshop 7
  • Workshop 8: Data Collection and Management for Nonprofits

    Our Data Collections for Nonprofits webinar was held on October 24, 2024, which featured Prof. Rose Lavelle (Molloy University School of Business) and representatives from Tuesday’s Children. This workshop was moderated by Angie Malone, Director of Clinical Studies at Molloy.

    The objective of this workshop was to help attendees gain a better understanding of how data-driven decision-making is crucial for nonprofits in adapting to changing needs and environments by exploring the following:

    • Why is a balanced data approach so important for nonprofits?
    • What are the best practices for collecting reliable and valid data?
    • How can nonprofit organizations navigate common data dilemmas?
    • What are some data collection tools and techniques to help with data collection and management?
    • How could your organization make the invitation attractive?
    • Using Tuesday’s Children as a case study, how can data collection can help your nonprofit organization strengthen relationships with stakeholders?

Nonprofit Leadership Half-Day Conference


Molloy University partnered with the Nonprofit Resource Hub to host the Annual Nonprofit Leadership Half-Day Conference on November 17, 2023.

Keynote speaker Laura Fredericks, JD, presented "The 3 Keys to Effective Leadership: Be Prepared – Be Personable – Be Present." Panel discussions focused on the following topics:

  • Collaboration: Why is It Important and How to Do it? (featuring Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D., Senior Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs at Molloy University)
  • Using AI to Leverage Your Organization and Increase Fundraising
  • 5 Keys To Laying A Foundation for Your Board To Help Them Thrive
  • Profile of The Modern-Day Nonprofit Leader

View the presentations and discussions, including PowerPoint and document files.

Technical Project Assistance


Teams of faculty, students, and alumni provide training, mentoring, and technical assistance to organizations serving at-risk populations that need help with specific challenges. Through these clinics and projects, we aim to create capacity building opportunities for nonprofit organizations and to support the development of healthy communities.

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