MORNING LECTURE series

Seeds for Change provides a free lecture series most months of the year to Austin area non-profit professionals, board members and volunteers. We present and discuss relevant, current and dynamic topics.  They are typically structured with a 30-45 min presentation, and then opened up for questions and discussion.  These early morning meetings are usually the fourth Thursday each month from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.  Some months will include a bonus one-on-one time where individuals can get direct consultation on their organization's materials.  Bonus time ends at 10:00 a.m.

Starting February 2019 we will be hosted at The Refinery 612 Brazos (northeast corner of The Driskill Hotel block).  

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2019 Calendar of events

After a fall 2018 sabbatical, Seeds for Change will be bringing back its morning lecture series in 2019.   Sign up below to get notifications, calendar invites, and other news you can use.

2019 Thursday Morning Lecture Series   (PDF HERE)

Free event. Limited seating. Please RSVP and keep your commitment to attend.  All events held at The Refinery 612 Brazos (northeast corner of The Driskill block). BYOBreakfast. We’ll provide coffee, tea and water. Events are facilitated by Stacy Ehrlich and Seeds for Change Consultants, and include a presentation and discussion / Q & A.   

PARKING: Free street parking on 6th Street - OR - nearby street meters - OR - $10 valet parking at ALoft Hotel

8:00 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. Introductions, Presentation
9:00 a.m. Discussion, Q & A
9:25 a.m. Announcements, Close
9:30 a.m. (if applicable)   Bonus One-on-One

Fourth Thursdays 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.  (*Bonus until 10:00)

Thursday, February 28       Demystifying Strategic Planning   RSVP HERE
Thursday, March 28           Tips & Tricks for Super Grant Writing
Thursday, April 25             Developing a Superior Board Engagement Program
Thursday, May 23              Mastering Master Calendaring

February 28        Demystifying Strategic Planning
Presented by Bergan Casey and Rebecca Borchers
Presentation:      Planning 101 - managing bite size pieces of the process and making the plan practical, engaging staff and board

RSVP HERE FOR OUR FEBRUARY 28 EVENT


March 28        Tips & Tricks for Super Grant Writing
        Presented by Andrea Torres and Amy Nunn
Presentation:  Getting your ducks in a row - specific documents, effective prospecting, strategic thinking, designing measurable goals and evaluation tools
    *Bonus:  Bring a recent or in-process grant proposal for one-on-one counseling

April 25        Developing a Superior Board Engagement Program
        Presented by Sarah Andrews and Carolyn Haney
Presentation:  Assessing and leveraging board skills, talents and resources, effective onboarding, recruiting and retention, productive committee structures

May 23        Mastering the Master Calendar
        Presented by Rebecca Borchers and Sarah Andrews
Presentation:  Looking for patterns and traditions, managing pacing and seasons, determining target audiences and maximizing impact, integrating fundraising, communications,board engagement, and staffing
    *Bonus:  Bring your organization’s existing master calendar for one-on-one counseling


​Download the 2019 Event PDF here