TableTalks Seminars—Peer Learning Groups

Background
Janet Boguch, Principal of Non-Profit Works since 1988, founded TableTalks Seminars for Nonprofit Professionals in 1990 to meet the needs of nonprofit professionals who wanted to learn from each other, gain new knowledge and skills and to discuss timely issues and topics relevant to managing and leading nonprofit organizations. There are now several peer learning groups tailored to particular professional roles and functions.

What are TableTalks Seminars?
Described by participants as 'creative, stimulating and supportive', TableTalks Seminars are facilitated, personalized peer-learning groups that are comprised of 10 to 14 participants who meet as a cohort on a monthly basis for three hour sessions that are facilitated by Janet Boguch. The seminar series is designed to meet the needs of the participants in a collegial atmosphere. TableTalks is a forum for discussing practical solutions and brainstorming ideas in a confidential, safe and comfortable setting.

Sessions are held in Janet's homey Capitol Hill/Seattle office; parking is accessible and free! The bus stops one block away.

Each cohort uses its own listserv to communicate and share resources between monthly sessions.

At each monthly session, specific topics are based on participants' requests. Examples have included: Effective Teams; Board Evaluations; Burn-out; Getting Started in Planned Giving; Developing a Philanthropic Organizational Culture, Useful Social Media Networking Strategies, among many others.

The cohort group often selects a book to read and discuss. Examples have included: John Gardner's On Leadership, Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of Teams; Malcolm Gladwell’s Tipping Point, articles from the Harvard Business Review, Jim Collin’s Good to Great, Penelope Burk's Donor Centered Fundraising, and many others.

• Nonprofit Executive Leaders (two cohorts)
• Development/Fundraising Professionals (two cohorts)
• Individual Giving/Major Gigts (two cohorts)
• Special Events Managers/Directors
• Program Managers/Directors
• Financial Managers/Directors
• Volunteer Managers/Directors/Coordinators
• Transitions/Next Steps Seminar Series - for those considering their next career or chapter

How do I register for TableTalks?

• Registrations are limited. Please use the applicable registration form found in the table below.
• TableTalks the Registration Fee is $295 for the five-month series. No make-up sessions. No refunds.
• Registration includes: monthly, 3-hour seminars; confidential listserv and resource sharing between sessions; hand-outs; refreshments.
• Complete the applicable registration form (below) and write a check to Janet Boguch. Send both to: Janet Boguch, Non-Profit Works 1802 E. Prospect Seattle, WA 98112. For more information, email Janet Boguch.

Limited enrollment! Sessions fill quickly.

NEW! Transitions/Next Steps TableTalks Seminar Series
February - June 2012

As a Certfied Hudson Institute Coach and as a longtime university and college professor in a variety of professional programs, Janet has provided career development services for many years. Janet is a mentor to many professionals and she excels in providing tools, instilling confidence and providing connections that have helped people find their calling and/or rewarding work.  Janet understands  how  people benefit from having a structure to rely on and a support group when they are investigating their next personal and professional moves.

Meaningful career or life transitions almost always require a period of exploration, experimentation and risk. This peer group format is  an excellent place to compose your next step and to design the life you want.

Are you exploring what you want to do next in your  personal or professional life? Have you been an at home parent and are now trying to figure out your next steps, possibly in the work place? Are you a manager or leader in an organization who wants to explore other options?  Maybe you are considering what your life will be like once you retire from your current job. Are you interested in transforming your life and don’t know where to start?

This series provides an opportunity to share ideas, use tools and do activities that are designed to help clarify your vision, your competencies and your positioning statement. This is a collegial environment in which to learn, build your networks and to have support while you are on this next steps journey.

TableTalks & BoardTalks Seminar Series 2012
February - June 2012
$295 - includes access to cohort listserv, materials, refreshments and monthly seminars.
Use registration forms below.

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BoardTalks Seminar Series 2012: Board Member Peer Learning Networks
February - June 2012

BoardTalks for Board Chairs & Officers
Board leadership is hard work! This series is focused on the responsibilities of the board chair and other elected officers. The 'constructive partnership ‘between the board chair and the executive director is central to effective governance. As well, the relationship between the board chair and the full board is essential to ensure healthy organizations. Through monthly peer conversations and problem solving, participants leave each session with tools, strategies and action plans. Resources, such as the Board Chair Handbook and the Troublesome Board Member (BoardSource publications) are used.

Specific topics are based on registrants’ requests. Enrollment is limited to 14.

BoardTalks Seminar Series
In this seminar series Board members from all types of non-profits meet monthly to learn new skills, discuss practical solutions and brainstorm ideas-all in a confidential, collegial and comfortable setting. The cohort groups meets for two and a half hour sessions on a monthly basis to learn from each other at Non-Profit Works on Capitol Hill/Seattle.

Specific topics are based on registrants’ requests. Enrollment is limited to 14.

Resources, including articles, periodicals and books are often used as reference material.