Developing Your Emotional Intelligence to Create a Positive Workplace Culture
Meet your Trainer:
Barry Ross, Executive Director, Justice Partnerships for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
Lead with impact by fostering a workplace culture where every team member can thrive.
Transform your workplace into an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
A strong workplace culture starts with emotionally intelligent leadership. This interactive session offers participants the opportunity to assess their emotional intelligence (EQ), reflect on how it impacts their work environment, and create a personalized development plan. Through guided exercises and practical tools, you'll explore how EQ influences communication, trust, and employee engagement—and how to lead with empathy and intention to build a more connected, motivated team.
Whether you're new to emotional intelligence or looking to sharpen your skills, this training will provide meaningful insights and actionable steps to help you and your workplace thrive.
Learning Objectives:
Complete an EQ assessment to gain a deeper understanding of your emotional intelligence profile
Identify personal strengths and opportunities for growth in emotional intelligence
Develop an individualized action plan for EQ development
Assess strengths and areas of opportunity within your own workplace culture
Apply EQ strategies to foster a more engaged and positive organizational environment
New to Supervising: The Do's and Dont's
Are you new to a supervisory role and looking for guidance on how to lead effectively?
“New to Supervising: The Do's and Don’ts” is a virtual training designed to equip first-time supervisors with the essential skills and best practices needed to succeed. Leading a team for the first time can be challenging, but this course will help you navigate common pitfalls and set you up for success by focusing on the do’s and don’ts of effective supervision. Join us to gain confidence in your role and learn how to inspire and manage your team while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key responsibilities of a supervisor and how to balance leadership with managing day-to-day tasks.
Learn effective communication techniques to establish clear expectations, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts.
Explore common supervisory pitfalls and how to avoid them to build trust and accountability within your team.
Gain practical strategies for motivating and developing your team members to drive performance and engagement.
Leadership Development for Program Managers: Empowering Your Team
Meet your Trainer:
Viki Johnston
Strong leadership is essential for successful program management.
This course will help program managers develop the leadership skills they need to motivate their teams, manage resources, and drive results. Learn how to empower your team and lead with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of leadership in program management.
Learn techniques to inspire and motivate program staff and volunteers.
Develop strategies for effective resource management and delegation.
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within your team.
Build leadership confidence through decision-making and problem-solving.
Train the Trainer: Empowering Effective Instruction for Lasting Impact
Elevate your training skills with our course, this course provides new trainers and participants in training with essential techniques to deliver engaging and impactful training sessions.
Learn to present information clearly, lead interactive activities that reinforce learning, and navigate challenging training scenarios with confidence. Equip yourself with the tools to inspire and support your learners, ensuring their success and fostering a culture of continuous development.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the fundamentals of effective training, including methods to engage participants and enhance their learning experience.
Identify and accommodate various learning styles and preferences to create an inclusive training environment.
Who Should Attend:
New Trainers – Individuals who are new to delivering training or educational sessions within a nonprofit setting.
Program Coordinators or Managers – Staff responsible for onboarding, educating, or leading volunteers or clients.
Volunteer Leaders – Volunteers who facilitate workshops, lead orientations, or train other volunteers.
Supervisors or Team Leads – Those who need to provide training as part of their role but lack formal instructional experience.
Subject Matter Experts – Individuals who are knowledgeable in their field but need to build confidence and skills in presenting or facilitating learning.
Peer Educators or Ambassadors – Nonprofit professionals or volunteers tasked with sharing knowledge or training in community settings.
Meet your Trainers:
Julie Stahl:
Julie, is a Training Specialist for Hoag Hospital/Hoag Clinic. I have been training for a little over 20 years, mostly in the retail business and for the last 2 years in healthcare. I have a Master’s in Education and School Psychology and have always loved helping people learn.
I live in Newport Beach with my husband and two “fur babies”, miniature schnauzers, Lilo and Stitch. I love hiking and being outside with them. In my spare time you will find me in the mountains on some random trail in the middle of nowhere.
Jennifer Campbell
Jennifer, MSN, RN, NI-BC, is the lead education coordinator at Hoag Clinic, where she supports training across 20+ specialties and nearly 80 clinics in Orange County. A nurse with 20 years of experience, Jen has worked in emergency care, professional development, and virtual education design. She holds a Master’s in Health Informatics and is board certified in Nursing Informatics.
Jen lives in Huntington Beach with her husband and two kids. She enjoys skiing, cheering at sports games, going to the beach, serving at church, and attending book club events.
Building a Strong Organizational Culture
A positive organizational culture is essential for staff retention and overall success.
This course will help you shape and sustain a culture that reflects your nonprofit’s values and mission. Learn to create an environment where your team feels valued, engaged, and motivated to contribute to the organization’s goals.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how culture drives nonprofit success and aligns with your mission and goals
Learn strategies to build, sustain, and nurture a positive, value-driven culture
Discover how to hire and engage team members who embody your organizational values
Developing a Social Enterprise
Take your nonprofit impact to the next level by exploring the world of social enterprise.
In this training, you’ll learn how to create a revenue-generating business model that aligns with your mission, offering innovative ways to fund your organization while driving meaningful changes in your community.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of social enterprise and its potential for nonprofit organizations.
Explore different business models that align with mission-driven goals.
Learn how to create a sustainable revenue stream through social enterprise.
Develop a strategic plan for launching and managing a social enterprise within your nonprofit.
Meet Your Trainer:
Clare McKenna joined OneOC in 2024 with over 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Known for her motivational style and ability to align teams, Clare helps organizations push beyond comfort zones to reach their fullest potential. She believes that strong relationships are the foundation of thriving nonprofits and excels at connecting people to achieve strategic outcomes. Clare’s expertise spans fundraising, public relations, event management, and executive management, with a track record of implementing high-performance systems to drive success. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies from California State University, Fullerton.
Difference Between Coaching & Mentoring
Strong leaders nurture the development of others.
This course is designed to help you coach and mentor emerging leaders within your nonprofit. Develop skills that not only foster individual growth but also strengthen your entire organization.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the difference between coaching and mentoring and their roles in leadership.
Learn techniques to coach team members to achieve personal and professional goals.
Develop mentoring strategies that foster leadership growth within your organization.
Create a culture of continuous learning and development.
Assess and improve your coaching effectiveness as a leader.
Meet your Trainer: Darla Olsen, Vice President, Advancement, Meals on Wheels Orange County
Nonprofit Management Certificate
OneOC’s Nonprofit Management Certificate is a 6-module comprehensive training program designed to prepare you with the practical knowledge and skills needed to support the sustainability of a nonprofit organization.
In this certificate, you will explore the key concepts in nonprofit management including leadership, fundraising, board development, financial management, program development, operations, project management, marketing, and organizational strategy. Facilitated by nonprofit Senior Directors & Executives with decades of on-the-ground experience, this certificate will equip you with the tools needed for a successful career in nonprofit.
Succeeding in Nonprofit Management: Thursday, 10/2/2025
Trainer: Tim Strauch
Leading a nonprofit requires a wide variety of skills. This course serves as an introduction to a career in nonprofit management and covers the fundamentals and general leading practices for being successful in a nonprofit organization. You will learn about the common challenges nonprofit leaders and professionals face as well as the major areas of responsibility for a career in the nonprofit sector.
Organizational Strategy & Planning: Thursday, 10/9/2025
Trainer: Robert Coleman
Understand the major areas of responsibility for nonprofit leaders including organizational strategy, leading staff & volunteers, managing budgets, fundraising, program development, board governance and more. A nonprofit’s strategy is a critical factor of whether it will be successful. Although nonprofits are not concerned with maximizing shareholder value, establishing effective organizational strategies is the key to a nonprofit’s ability to effectively deliver on its mission. A Nonprofit’s strategies determine how they will execute their programs and services in order to achieve the overall vision of the organization. Establishing your strategy will help your nonprofit achieve its goals and take steps towards meaningful impact.
Program Development & Management: Thursday, 10/16/2025
In nonprofits, our programs are the heart of the organizations’ vision and mission, which drive our passion and priorities. In order to be successful, program directors and managers need the time and skills to identify the peaks and valleys of a program’s cycle. This course is essential for those new to the nonprofit sector, newly appointed directors or managers, and those looking to revitalize their program’s goals and purpose as it relates to the mission.
Trainer: TBD
Fund Development & Promotion in Nonprofits: Thursday, 10/23/2025
Trainer: Keegan Bell
Fundraising is one of, if not the most important activities in a nonprofit organization. In order to finance programs and services, fundraising is an essential component of how nonprofits remain financially sustainable. In this comprehensive training, you will learn about the fundraising pyramid, learn the elements of an effective fundraising strategy, and gain the essential knowledge and skills you will need as you engage in fundraising in a career in nonprofit leadership.
Financial Management in Nonprofits: Thursday, 10/30/2025
Trainer: Annamarie Licina
The finances of an organization can be mystifying and inaccessible to nonprofit professionals who have not had an opportunity to obtain an orientation to the fundamentals of finance. In this course you will learn to understand basic financial terms and definitions, understand how to analyze financial statements, build budgets, as well as understand true program costs. This training will help understand the finances of your organization and prepare you for a future role in nonprofit management.
Leading Volunteer Groups: Thursday, 11/6/2025
Trainer: TBD
Effectively leading volunteers is an essential skill for any nonprofit leader. In this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how volunteers are involved in the nonprofit sector, as well as how to exercise leadership best practices to keep volunteers excited, engaged and retained. You will learn about the different types of volunteer roles in a nonprofit organization with specific attention given to the role of board members and the relationship between the board and nonprofit leadership.
Building a Strong Personal Brand
How developing your own brand can benefit your nonprofit and career.
Your personal brand is more than a tagline—it’s how you show up, lead, and make an impact. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to define and shape your personal brand with intention. You’ll explore how aligning your values, communication, and presence can elevate both your professional identity and your organization’s mission. Whether you're building your career or expanding your influence, you'll leave with practical tools to consistently communicate and live your brand with confidence and clarity.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Define their personal brand and identify how they want to be perceived professionally.
Align their personal brand with their values, communication, and behavior.
Understand the connection between personal branding, mission impact, and career growth.
Develop practical steps to consistently communicate and live their brand.
Meet your Trainers:
Carrie Freitas & Kendra Puryear
Essential Leadership Skills for Nonprofit Supervisors: Leading with Impact
Transitioning into a supervisory role in the nonprofit sector comes with unique challenges and opportunities.
This course is a comprehensive training designed to equip new supervisors with the tools and strategies they need to lead effectively. This course will help you develop strong leadership capabilities, improve team dynamics, and align your team’s work with your organization’s mission. With a focus on practical, nonprofit-specific mid-management techniques, you'll leave empowered to drive positive change and foster a motivated, high-performing team.
Learning Objectives:
Learn essential leadership skills to effectively manage and inspire teams in the nonprofit sector.
Develop strategies to improve communication, build trust, and enhance collaboration within your team.
Understand how to connect your team’s daily tasks to the broader mission of your nonprofit, driving meaningful impact.
Gain practical tools for handling common managerial challenges such as conflict resolution, performance management, and team motivation.
Learn how to create a supportive and growth-oriented work environment that encourages continuous learning and development among team members.
Learning Your Leadership Style: Disc
Discover the power of self-awareness and effective leadership with our virtual course, "Learning Your Leadership Style: DISC."
Designed specifically for nonprofit professionals, this course introduces you to the DISC personality assessment, a proven tool for understanding different leadership styles and improving team dynamics. By exploring your unique leadership style and learning how to adapt to the styles of others, you will enhance your communication, collaboration, and overall effectiveness as a leader. Join us for an engaging online experience that will empower you to lead with confidence, foster stronger relationships, and drive your organization toward success.
Learning Objectives:
Identify Your Leadership Style: Gain insights into your personal leadership style using the DISC assessment, enabling you to understand your strengths and areas for growth.
Understand the DISC Framework: Learn about the four DISC personality types—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and how they impact team dynamics and organizational culture.
Enhance Communication Skills: Develop strategies for effective communication tailored to different personality types, improving collaboration and reducing conflict within your team.
Adapt Your Leadership Approach: Learn how to adjust your leadership style to better connect with team members, enhancing motivation and engagement across diverse groups within your nonprofit.
Meet Your Trainer:
Stacy Hawkins, Director of HR & Administration at OneOC, brings over 30 years of nonprofit HR experience. Known as “HR with heart,” Stacy is passionate about strengths-based leadership and fostering employee growth. She excels in coaching individuals to reach their full potential and was featured in the Orange County Register for her insights on job searching through specialty boards. Stacy joined OneOC 12 years ago, dedicated to supporting employee success and organizational development.
Servant Leadership for Mission-Driven Organizations
Lead by serving others and watching your organization flourish.
This course explores the principles of servant leadership, where the growth and well-being of your team come first. Learn how this approach can enhance team morale, collaboration, and mission-driven success.
Learning Objectives:
Define servant leadership and its relevance to nonprofits.
Learn how to prioritize the needs of your team to drive performance.
Develop skills in active listening and empathy to strengthen leadership.
Foster a collaborative environment where every voice matters.
Align servant leadership principles with organizational outcomes.
Peak Performance Through Time Mastery: Elevate Your Productivity
In this engaging workshop, participants will discover how to eliminate barriers to effective time management and enhance their productivity.
By mastering essential time management skills, you’ll not only boost your personal performance but also foster greater engagement within your organization. Join us to unlock strategies that will empower you to take control of your time, improve collaboration, and achieve your goals with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize common obstacles to effective time management and learn techniques to overcome them for enhanced productivity.
Develop practical skills and strategies that enable you to manage your time more effectively and efficiently in the workplace.
Learn how effective time management can lead to improved performance outcomes and higher quality work.
Discover ways to use time management techniques to promote teamwork and engagement within your organization.
Design a customized time management plan that aligns with your personal goals and organizational objectives to maximize your impact.
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Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: Crafting Your Roadmap to Success
Meet your Trainer:
Larry Haynes, CEO Mercy House
A solid strategic plan is the foundation of a successful nonprofit.
This course will guide you through the process of developing a comprehensive, mission-driven strategic plan that ensures long-term sustainability. Learn how to set achievable goals, prioritize initiatives, and align your team for success.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key components of a strategic plan for nonprofits.
Learn how to set clear, actionable goals aligned with your mission.
Develop strategies to engage stakeholders in the planning process.
Prioritize initiatives to maximize organizational impact.
Create a dynamic plan that can adapt to changing environments.
Compassionate Communication at Work
The Psychology of Connection, Empathy, and Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Effective communication is more than just exchanging words—it’s about fostering understanding, trust, and connection. This interactive training explores the core principles of compassionate communication, blending emotional intelligence with practical tools to enhance workplace relationships. Participants will learn how to communicate with clarity and empathy, navigate difficult conversations, and transform workplace tension into productive dialogue. Whether you're leading a team or collaborating with colleagues, this session provides essential strategies to foster a respectful, connected, and emotionally intelligent work culture.
Learning Objectives:
Meet your Trainer:
Crystal Brown
Apply key principles of emotional intelligence to improve workplace communication and strengthen team relationships.
Use practical tools to navigate difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
Recognize and respond to tension or conflict with self-awareness and constructive communication strategies.
HR Team of One: What You Need to Know
Are you the only HR professional in your organization, juggling multiple responsibilities and trying to stay on top of everything?
“HR Team of One: What You Need to Know” is designed specifically for solo HR professionals who are balancing the demands of compliance, internal customer needs, and business goals. The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) reports that 25% of their members are now HR Teams of One. This workshop will equip you with practical strategies to manage the full spectrum of HR functions while driving your organization’s most valuable asset—your employees—toward success. Join us in person for actionable insights that will empower you to lead HR confidently and efficiently.
Learning Objectives:
Develop time management and prioritization skills to handle the diverse responsibilities of an HR Team of One.
Explore tools and strategies for automating administrative tasks to increase efficiency and focus on strategic HR initiatives.
Understand how to balance compliance, employee relations, and organizational goals to align HR efforts with overall business success.
Learn effective communication techniques to engage stakeholders and advocate for HR’s role in driving organizational impact.
Meet Your Trainer:
Stacy Brooks, Director of HR & Administration at OneOC, brings over 30 years of nonprofit HR experience and has been with the organization for 12 years. Known as "HR with heart," Stacy is passionate about strengths-based leadership and employee growth, consistently guiding individuals to reach their full potential. She has been featured in the Orange County Register for her insights on job searching through specialty boards.
The Art of Impactful Communication: Engaging Donors, Volunteers & Stakeholders
Clear, effective communication is essential for the success of any nonprofit.
This course provides nonprofit professionals with the skills to communicate confidently and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, board members, and partners. Learn how to craft messages that inspire, inform, and drive action while building stronger relationships and enhancing your organization’s impact.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of professional communication and its importance in nonprofit operations.
Learn how to tailor messages for different audiences, including donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Explore strategies for delivering clear, persuasive written and verbal communication.
Develop active listening and feedback skills to improve collaboration and team dynamics.
Gain techniques for handling challenging conversations and managing conflict with professionalism and empathy.
Meet your Trainer: Emily Carpenter-Pulskamp
Marketing with Impact: Strategies to Engage, Inspire, and Fundraise
Successful marketing is essential for building awareness, engaging supporters, and increasing donations.
This course will teach you how to create marketing strategies that amplify your nonprofit’s mission and engage your audience. Learn to craft messages that resonate and inspire action across multiple platforms.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of marketing in advancing your nonprofit’s mission.
Learn how to develop marketing strategies that drive engagement and donations.
Create compelling messaging that resonates with diverse audiences.
Use social media, email marketing, and content marketing effectively.
Measure the impact of your marketing campaigns using analytics.
Who Should Attend:
Marketing Managers – Individuals responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies.
Communications Directors – Professionals overseeing communication strategies and messaging.
Fundraising Teams – Those involved in raising funds and donor engagement.
Volunteer Coordinators – People who manage volunteers and need to communicate effectively to motivate them.
Program Managers – Those leading various programs and looking to enhance visibility and impact.
Executive Directors – Senior leaders who need a broad understanding of marketing to align strategies with organizational goals.
Social Media Managers – Individuals handling social media presence and content creation.
Content Creators – Those creating written, visual, or multimedia content to support marketing efforts.
Community Outreach Coordinators – Professionals tasked with connecting with the local or target communities.
Development Directors – Individuals focused on long-term growth and donor relations who need marketing skills to reach their fundraising goals.
Meet your Trainers:
Kendra Puryear
Carrie Freitas
Running Effective Team Meetings: Boost Productivity and Collaboration
Effective team meetings are crucial for driving progress and ensuring alignment within your nonprofit.
In this course, nonprofit professionals will learn how to plan and facilitate productive meetings that engage team members, foster collaboration, and achieve results. Discover techniques to streamline communication, set clear agendas, and keep your team focused on achieving organizational goals.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to design and structure team meetings that maximize productivity and engagement.
Develop skills for creating clear agendas and setting actionable objectives for each meeting.
Understand techniques for facilitating discussions that encourage collaboration and diverse input.
Explore strategies for managing time effectively and keeping meetings on track.
Who Should Attend:
Executive Directors & CEOs – Leading organizational meetings and ensuring alignment on strategic goals.
Supervisors & Team Leaders – Responsible for facilitating productive team discussions and decision-making.
Program Managers & Directors – Overseeing team collaboration and project execution.
Board Members & Leadership Teams – Engaging in high-level discussions and governance meetings.
HR Professionals & Talent Managers – Supporting effective internal communication and staff engagement.
Operations & Administrative Staff – Organizing meetings and ensuring they run smoothly.
Fundraising & Development Professionals – Coordinating donor, grant, and campaign planning meetings.
Marketing & Communications Teams – Enhancing collaboration through effective team discussions.
Volunteer Coordinators – Running meetings with volunteers to ensure clear communication and engagement.
Small & Growing Nonprofit Founders – Learning how to run efficient meetings as they build their teams.
Meet the Trainer: Steve Higginbotham:
Steve Higginbotham is a US Navy Veteran, executive business consultant and strategic leader. He brings 27 years of corporate experience in Talent Advisory and Human Capital Solutions to businesses & career professionals throughout The United States. He is a leading authority on career progression and transition, as well as a Subject Matter Expert on Talent Acquisition and Career Coaching. Steve delivers immense value through his collaborative partnerships and believes in a transparent approach to business.
Steve has a strong network of highly successful business executives, entrepreneurs and mentors. He has previously been involved in many organizations such as: SHRM, ICF, PMI, ASQ, ACRP, RAPS, and The Honor Foundation (THF).
Steve is The Coffee Coach and the founder of a Consultancy company which helps organizations create deeper connections with their leaders and individual contributors.
Steve has received training from Dr. Joe Currier, Jim Britt, Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard, Marcus Buckingham, Dale Carnegie, Korn Ferry, Johnson & Johnson, and the Jack Welch Management Institute.
Steve is knowledgeable in Behavioral Interviewing and Emotional Intelligence. He is a published author of Mirror Management – Bruised not Broken © and the creator of The Creative Recruiting Model ©
Creating an Effective Professional Development Plan
Empower your nonprofit’s leaders and staff with a well-structured Professional Development Plan (PDP) designed to cultivate growth, enhance skills, and boost organizational success.
This course will walk you through how to build personalized development plans that align individual goals with your nonprofit’s mission, fostering long-term employee engagement and performance. Whether you’re a manager, HR professional, or team leader, this training will provide practical strategies to help your team excel.
Learning Objectives:
Learn why investing in professional growth is critical to the success and sustainability of your nonprofit.
Discover how to assess the strengths and development needs of staff to create tailored plans.
Explore methods to ensure that individual development plans contribute to the overarching mission and goals of the nonprofit.
Learn how to establish clear, realistic goals and design actionable steps for professional growth.
Gain tools for tracking development progress and offering ongoing support and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
Who Should Attend:
Executive Directors & CEOs – Leading organizational development and staff growth initiatives.
HR Professionals & Talent Managers – Responsible for employee training, engagement, and retention.
Supervisors & Team Leaders – Managing staff development and performance improvement.
Program Managers & Directors – Ensuring team members have the skills needed to execute programs effectively.
Board Members & Leadership Teams – Overseeing long-term staff development and succession planning.
Training & Development Specialists – Designing and implementing professional growth strategies.
Emerging Leaders & Aspiring Managers – Preparing for leadership roles and career advancement.
Volunteer Coordinators – Looking to create development opportunities for volunteers and future staff.
Small & Growing Nonprofit Founders – Building a strong, skilled team from the start.
Meet Your Trainer:
Stacy Hawkins is a seasoned HR professional with a remarkable journey spanning over three decades as a nonprofit leader. She is the Director of HR & Administration for OneOC and joined the organization 12 years ago. Labeled as “HR with heart”, Stacy’s passion for strengths-based leadership and fostering employee growth and success has been a driving force throughout her career. With a wealth of experience, she excels in developing and coaching individuals, consistently guiding them toward achieving their utmost potential. Stacy’s expertise extends to a feature in the Orange County Register where she shared insights on landing a job utilizing specialty job boards.
Conflict Management: Leadership Strategies for Resolution and Growth
In the fast-paced world of leadership, conflict is not only inevitable but can also be a powerful catalyst for change and growth.
This course equips leaders with essential tools and techniques to navigate conflicts effectively, turning potential disputes into opportunities for collaboration and innovation. You will learn to identify the root causes of conflict, employ constructive communication strategies, and implement resolution techniques that foster a positive and productive work environment. Join us to transform your approach to conflict management and enhance your leadership effectiveness, ensuring that every challenge leads to growth and strengthened relationships!
Learning Objectives:
Understand the Nature of Conflict: Analyze the sources and types of conflict within teams and organizations, recognizing the potential impact on productivity and morale.
Identify Conflict Styles: Evaluate different conflict management styles and their implications, equipping leaders to adapt their approach to various situations.
Employ Effective Communication Techniques: Develop advanced communication skills to facilitate open dialogue, promote understanding, and reduce tension in conflict situations.
Implement Resolution Strategies: Learn practical strategies for resolving conflicts constructively, including negotiation techniques and mediation processes that promote collaboration.
Foster a Positive Conflict Culture: Cultivate an organizational culture that views conflict as an opportunity for growth and encourages team members to engage in constructive discussions.
Who Should Attend:
Executive Directors and Senior Leaders: Decision-makers responsible for guiding organizational culture and addressing conflicts that may arise within teams.
Human Resources Managers: Professionals tasked with managing employee relations and resolving workplace disputes effectively.
Team Leaders and Supervisors: Individuals overseeing staff and seeking strategies to handle conflicts constructively.
Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff managing projects and teams, aiming to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
Board Members: Members involved in governance who wish to navigate conflicts that may impact organizational decision-making.
Volunteer Coordinators: Individuals managing volunteers, looking to address and resolve conflicts to ensure effective collaboration.
Meet Your Trainer: Crystal Brown
Crystal Brown helps individuals and teams reach new heights by transforming how they take responsibility, communicate, and lead. She blends research-based strategies, psychological science, and real-world experience to deliver engaging, practical sessions that spark meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is both thoughtful and action-oriented, and the most rewarding part of her work is seeing people gain clarity, confidence, and momentum toward their goals.
Crystal is a certified executive coach with additional certifications in communication and leadership development. She holds a master's in psychology from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s in mass communications and sociology from UC Berkeley.
Mastering Public Speaking for Nonprofit Leaders: Communicate with Confidence and Impact
Effective public speaking is a powerful tool for nonprofit professionals to inspire action, raise awareness, and connect with stakeholders.
Speaking with confidence is an essential skill. It can be exhilarating, exciting and satisfying. It can also be an anxious, uncomfortable or even terrifying experience. Whether one-on-one, small group or audience of 1,000, most of us experience some level of uncertainty or fear. Why? Before we can work on leveling up your speaking confidence, or polishing your speaking skills, we will explore the core issues, and then, discuss how to manage and mitigate them to increase your level of confidence and comfort.
Learning Objectives:
Introduction – speaking is an art and science. Speaking well and confidently can help you make a good impression, make your case with greater credibility, influence outcomes, shape opinion, and relieve stress associated with making presentations.
Personal Diagnostics – individual self-assessments intended to reveal core issues that may contribute to your level of speaking comfort and confidence; identifying those elements that impact our ability to speak with confidence informs how we change our response.
Insights – addressing aggregate core issues, and how they influence our public speaking capabilities; validating what we know to be true as a first step to moving beyond.
Solutions – tips, tools, specific strategies, and tactics to manage and mitigate each issue, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
Audience Assessment & Connection – knowing who, what, where, when, and why prepares you for speaking with agility, less stress, and greater capacity.
Role Play & Practice Exercises – small group experiences and volunteer class presentations.
Trainer:
Linda DiMario- DiMario is an accomplished economic development professional with over 40 years of experience spanning public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She served as the Greater Irvine Chamber’s Executive Vice President, leading initiatives in business attraction, innovation ecosystems, and export strategies. Currently, as Director of the Octane Foundation for Innovation (OFI), she oversees community initiatives like Women Leaders of Octane, STEAM Ahead, and the Non-Profit Accelerator, focusing on empowering underserved and underrepresented communities.
Previously, she led DiMario & Associates, a consulting practice aiding over 100 U.S. cities and organizations in economic revitalization. As CEO of the Arlington (TX) and Long Beach Area (CA) CVBs, she played key roles in transformative projects, including the Dallas Cowboys Stadium development.
DiMario serves on the boards of OCTANE and the OC World Affairs Council and contributes to fDi Alliance magazine. Her numerous accolades include World Trade Week Global Leadership and OCTANE’s Leadership in Success. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Central Washington University and is a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Empowering Teams: Advanced Leadership Techniques for Success
Unlock the potential of your nonprofit organization with Empowering Teams: Advanced Leadership Techniques for Success.
This course is designed for nonprofit leaders who aspire to elevate their teams to new heights. In today’s fast-paced environment, effective leadership is essential for driving engagement, fostering collaboration, and achieving organizational goals. Join us to explore advanced strategies that will empower your teams, enhance their performance, and cultivate a culture of innovation and resilience. With this expert-led session, interactive discussions, and practical tools, you'll walk away equipped to inspire your team and lead with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Cultivate a High-Performance Culture: Understand the key components of a high-performance culture and learn how to foster an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and accountability among team members.
Implement Effective Communication Strategies: Master advanced communication techniques to enhance team dynamics, ensure clarity in messaging, and improve overall engagement within your nonprofit.
Leverage Diversity and Inclusion: Explore how to harness the strengths of diverse teams, promote inclusive practices, and create a sense of belonging that drives innovation and problem-solving.
Drive Change Management: Learn effective strategies for leading your team through change, including how to manage resistance, facilitate smooth transitions, and maintain morale during challenging times.
Transformational Change Management
In today's dynamic workplace, change is an inevitable force that can shape an organization's future.
Mastering the art of change management is not just beneficial—it's essential. This transformative course empowers you with the skills and mindset necessary to lead your team through the complexities of change, whether it’s a minor adjustment or a major overhaul. You’ll explore the foundational principles of Organizational Change Management and acquire practical strategies to implement successful transitions while minimizing disruptions. Learn how to harness the power of change to drive growth, enhance performance, and foster a resilient organizational culture. Join us to become an effective change agent and guide your organization to thrive amidst change!
Learning Objectives:
Understand the responsibilities and influence of change agents in facilitating successful organizational change.
Grasp the stages of the change cycle and apply effective strategies to accelerate progress through each phase of the process.
Utilize the steps of successful change management to create a tailored action plan that addresses the unique needs of your program or organization.
Analyze how changes affect people, processes, and performance, and learn to implement strategies that optimize outcomes.
Identify potential challenges during the change process and discover simple yet effective strategies to prevent costly mistakes.
MEET YOUR TRAINER:
Barry Ross is Executive Director, Justice Partnerships for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, where he oversees the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange Fund. Prior to taking on this role in June 2022, he served Providence St. Joseph Health for 35 years, including leading community benefit programs for their hospitals in Orange and San Bernardino counties. He serves on the faculty of California State University Fullerton programs in Public Health and in Nursing, and Los Angeles Valley College in the Community Health Worker certificate program. He currently serves as a Commissioner for the Buena Park Homeless Navigation Center Commission, a member of the Leadership Council, United to End Homelessness, a member of the Health Committee of Illumination Foundation and as an Executive Coach for Executive Coaches of Orange County. He has served on many non-profit boards in leadership capacities. He obtained his BSN, MPH and MBA degrees from Columbia University.
Nonprofit Management Certificate Course
OneOC’s Nonprofit Management Certificate is a 6-module comprehensive in-person training program designed to prepare you with the practical knowledge and skills needed to support the sustainability of a nonprofit organization.
In this certificate, you will explore the key concepts in nonprofit management including leadership, fundraising, board development, financial management, program development, operations, project management, marketing, and organizational strategy. Facilitated by nonprofit Senior Directors & Executives with decades of on-the-ground experience, this certificate will equip you with the tools needed for a successful career in nonprofit.
Succeeding in Nonprofit Management 1/10/2025
Trainer: Tim Strauch
Leading a nonprofit requires a wide variety of skills. This course serves as an introduction to a career in nonprofit management and covers the fundamentals and general best practices for running a nonprofit organization. You will learn about the common challenges nonprofit leaders face as well as the major areas of responsibility for a career in nonprofit management.
Organizational Strategy & Planning 1/17/2025
Trainer: Robert Coleman
Understand the major areas of responsibility for nonprofit leaders including organizational strategy, leading staff & volunteers, managing budgets, fundraising, program development, board governance and more. A nonprofit’s strategy is a critical factor of whether it will be successful. Although nonprofits are not concerned with maximizing shareholder value, establishing effective organizational strategies is the key to a nonprofit’s ability to effectively deliver on its mission. A Nonprofit’s strategies determine how they will execute their programs and services in order to achieve the overall vision of the organization. Establishing your strategy will help your nonprofit achieve its goals and take steps towards meaningful impact.
Program Development & Management 1/24/2025
Trainer: Loretta Monareng
In nonprofits, our programs are the heart of the organizations’ vision and mission, which drive our passion and priorities. In order to be successful, program directors and managers need the time and skills to identify the peaks and valleys of a program’s cycle. This course is essential for those new to the nonprofit sector, newly appointed directors or managers, and those looking to revitalize their program’s goals and purpose as it relates to the mission.
Fund Development & Promotion in Nonprofits 1/31/2025
Trainer: Clare McKenna
Fundraising is one of, if not the most important activities in a nonprofit organization. In order to finance programs and services, fundraising is an essential component of how nonprofits remain financially sustainable. In this comprehensive training, you will learn about the fundraising pyramid, learn the elements of an effective fundraising strategy, and gain the essential knowledge and skills you will need as you engage in fundraising in a career in nonprofit leadership.
Financial Management in Nonprofits 2/7/2025
Trainer: Annamarie Licina
The finances of an organization can be mystifying and inaccessible to nonprofit professionals who have not had an opportunity to obtain an orientation to the fundamentals of finance. In this course you will learn to understand basic financial terms and definitions, understand how to analyze financial statements, build budgets, as well as understand true program costs. This training will help understand the finances of your organization and prepare you for a future role in nonprofit management.
Leading Volunteer Groups 2/14/2025
Trainer: Elisa Cirrito
Effectively leading volunteers is an essential skill for any nonprofit leader. In this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how volunteers are involved in the nonprofit sector, as well as how to exercise leadership best practices to keep volunteers excited, engaged and retained. You will learn about the different types of volunteer roles in a nonprofit organization with specific attention given to the role of board members and the relationship between the board and nonprofit leadership.