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"The workshop was so valuable and I am so glad I was able to attend!"

 – Sarah S., Special Olympics of Santa Barbara

 

Register now through our

Calendar of Events

 

 

Registration and Fees

 

 

Registration is required to ensure your seat at workshops and networking events. Your space cannot be guaranteed without your payment via check, cash , or Visa or MasterCard. Without knowing who is coming, we cannot plan for space and materials for all participants, and we may not know if our minimum for that event has been met.

 

 

 Early Bird Discount

All registrations received and PAID prior to the stated Early Bird deadline are eligible to receive a $10 discount. Early Bird discount does not apply to roundtables or Finding Funding on the web. Postmark date determines Early Bird eligibility for mailed payments.


How do I register?

 

If you are a Member:


  1. Log in with your username or password.  Note: Not all individuals in an organization have a username and password.  Please click HERE to learn about login privileges.
  2. Go to the Calendar of Events and select the workshop you would like to register for.
  3. Click on the “Register Now” tab.
  4. Select the Registration Type. 
  5. Click on “Pay in advance” to pay online with a Visa or MasterCard.  Click on “Complete Registration.” This is very important - your registration cannot be processed without clicking on "Complete Registration."  After you have entered your payment information, click on “Submit Payment.”  OR
  6. Click on “Pay at event” to make your payment at a later time or to pay at the workshop. 
  7. To return to your online account and pay with a credit card, login and click on “Payment Due” in the top right corner.
  8. You will receive an automated email confirming your registration.  Please contact us if you need to verify that you are registered.   

If you are a Nonmember:

Nonmembers do not have login privileges.

 

  1. To register, click on the workshop you’d like to register for through our Calendar of Events.
  2. Click on the “Register Now” tab.
  3. If you have attended previous workshops, click on “click here to search” to determine if you are already in the system.  Otherwise, fill out the registration fields. Click on “Next.”
  4. Click on “Pay in advance” to pay online with a Visa or MasterCard.  Click on “Complete Registration.” This is very important - your registration cannot be processed without clicking on "Complete Registration."  After you have entered your payment information, click on “Submit Payment.”  OR
  5. Click on “Pay at event” to make your payment at a later time or to pay at the workshop. 
  6. You will receive an automated email confirming your registration.  Please contact us if you need to verify that you are registered.

If you do not have your login information, have forgotten your password or need assistance registering online, please call 681-1040, x2 or send an email to pluong@supportcenter.org

 

 

Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel an event 48 hours prior if our minimum number of paid registrations has not been met. If an event is canceled you will receive both phone and email notification. 
 

When NSC cancels an eventMembers and Non-members who have pre-paid will automatically receive a refund check for the amount paid.  Upon request, NSC will instead issue a credit to the member’s account for the pre-paid amount.  Credits can be used towards future NSC events or membership and expire one year from issue date.

When member cancels pre-paid registration:  Members who cancel by phone or email at least 2 business days in advance of event will receive a credit to their account for the full pre-paid amount.  Members who cancel less than 2 business days in advance or who are “no-shows” are not eligible to receive either a refund or a credit to their account.

When non-member cancels pre-paid registration:  Non-members who cancel or “don’t show” are not eligible to receive either a refund or a credit.

When registration is not pre-paid:  NSC reserves the right to invoice those who register in advance, but do not pay, for an event and then don’t attend without notifying staff at least two business days in advance.

 Fees

Workshop, Roundtable and Funder Forum fees help to cover the costs of administering these events. Over 70 percent of NSC’s operating budget is provided by grants and private donors. Fees are kept as affordable as possible to allow for access by as many nonprofits as we can accommodate. All staff, volunteers and board members affiliated with a member agency are eligible for member discounts. Limited partial scholarships are available to NSC member agencies.

 

For specific fee information for an event, please visit see the Calendar of Events or call us at 805.681.1040 x2.

  

 

Trainings, Workshops and Programs

 

 

 

 

  

 

The Nonprofit Support Center provides professional, low-cost training for nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers. Our workshops, roundtable discussions and forums with funders cover four general areas to help nonprofits do their good work better:

  • Fund Development
  • Board Effectiveness
  • Leadership
  • Management and Planning

Events are held throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties and are open to anyone who would like to attend. NSC members receive significant discounts on fees and are eligible for scholarships. (link “scholarships” to scholarships page) Space is often limited, so please register early. See our Calendar of Events for current offerings, fees and availability.

 

        

Meet our Trainers!

 

 

 

Workshops 

NSC workshops are issue-focused full or half-day classes taught by experts in their field. Courses give attendees the tools to solve their management and governance problems, and provide timely information on issues affecting nonprofit operation. For more information click here.

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Roundtables

NSC Roundtables are an opportunity for peer-learning and networking for those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit community. New participants are always welcome and encouraged to join in these informal, supportive and confidential discussions.

 

For details on topics, facilitators, and locations please visit the NSC Calendar of Events

 

Roundtable Fees (unless otherwise noted): $10 Member; $20 Nonmembers. If you are an NSC Member and you register by the Early Bird Deadline (usually one week prior to the event), upon attendance of the roundtable, you will receive a $5 credit toward any future NSC event.

 

To suggest a topic or find out how you can get involved, please contact the Training and Programs department at programs@supportcenter.org or call (805) 681-1040 Ext. 3.

NSC Roundtables 2009

 

  • Executive Directors
  • Development Directors
  • Financial Managers
  • Grantwriters
  • Legal Roundtable for Nonprofits
  • Director of Volunteers
  • Membership Coordinators
  • NEW! Museum Roundtable
  • Community Outreach

 

 

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Funder Forums

NSC forums are an opportunity for nonprofits to hear from funding organizations about their priorities and how to apply for support. These forums allow for rare face-to-face time with foundation representatives and networking opportunities with others in the nonprofit community.  

 

 

Certificate Programs

NSC offers comprehensive workshop series on various topics in nonprofit management. Programs provide staff and volunteers with a broad base of knowledge and skills to prepare them for successful work in the nonprofit sector.

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Partnership for Excellence Conference 

The Partnership for Excellence Conference is an annual one-day conference. The purpose of the conference is to break down barriers and facilitate communication between funders and nonprofits; to educate, energize, motivate, and expand the thinking of all participants; and to inspire cooperation and collaboration around community issues.
Click here for more information

 

 

Leadership in Action Awards

The Leadership in Action Awards program was developed by NSC to recognize excellence in leadership in the nonprofit sector and to encourage through public recognition exemplary practices in citizenship, partnership and collaboration in the communities NSC serves.
Click here for more information

 

 

 

Registration and Fees

 

Events Calendar

 

Scholarships

 

 

 

We are committed to holding all activities in a barrier-free manner. For special accommodations to attend our workshops, please call 805.681.1040 x3. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

 

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