WELCOME TO THE US COVENANT PARTNER academy
Introductory courses (click link in parentheses for class)
Faith Builders/Church relations
- Introduction to the Faith Builders Program:Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2010 (PowerPoint)
- Building relationships with churches: Ronnie McBrayer, 2012 (VIDEO)
- How to Approach and Work with Churches-Rev. Tim Downs, Conference Minister Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ, 2013
Family selection
Family partnering
- Financial literacy for homeowners Wells Fargo-Hands on Banking: Connie Bryant, 2012 (PowerPoint)
- Link to Hands on Banking (Website)
Construction
- Green Building for New Affordable Homes and Rehabs: Chris Zitelli, 2011 (PowerPoint)
- Successful green building stories: Kirk Lyman-Barner & Mark Galey, 2012 (PowerPoint)
- NAHB-Research Center Green Building Checklist New Construction: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2012 (Excel)
Finance and insurance
- Insurance workshop: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2010 (PowerPoint)
- Finance-Anti-Money Laundering Training– Merle Brown, Fuller Center in the New Jersey Pines (2013)
Fundraising and development
- Fundraising 101: Charlie Park, 2009 (PowerPoint)
- How to Make The Ask: Beverly Black, 2010 (PowerPoint)
- Top Ten Fundraising Lessons: Bill Allen, 2012 (PDF)
- Proposal writing basics: Val Porter, 2012 (VIDEO)
- Grant-seeking basics: Val Porter, 2012 (VIDEO)
- Your Board and Fundraising-Valerie Porter,Foundation Center-Atlanta (PowerPoint), (2013)
- Your Board and Fundraising (Video)-Valerie Porter, Foundation Center-Atlanta, (2013)
- Matching Gift Company List This is a list of companies known to match employee gifts of money and time. There is no guarantee that a matching gift is available.
Volunteers
- Volunteer Management-Working with Students, Ryan Iafigliola, Fuller Center for Housing and Melissa Merrill, Fuller Center for Housing (2013)
- Hosting mission groups: New Jersey in the Pines, 2010 (PowerPoint)
- Volunteer retention principles:Jeri Bush, 2012 (PowerPoint)
Board Development/Nominating Committees
- Doing Good even Better-How to be an effective board member: Edgar Stoesz, 2007 (Click to Order)
- Board of Directors-Creating an Effective Board-Kirk Lyman-Barner, Fuller Center for Housing (2013)
Communications
- Seven "Dos" and "Don’ts" when working with media outlets. (Word document)
- Communications-Building a Multi Functional Communications Program-Chris Johnson, Fuller Center for Housing (2013)
aDVANCED COURSES (CLICK LINK IN PARENTHESES FOR CLASS)
Faith Builders/Church relations
- Setting the Agenda-Meditations for the Organization’s Soul: Stoesz & Stiffney, 2011 (Click to Order)
Family selection
Family partnering
Construction
Finance and insurance
- FCH Land Trust Alternative: Harry Borders, 2011 (PowerPoint)
Fundraising & development
- SEND-Community Development Corporation: Mark Stewart, 2011 (PDF)
- Federal Home Loan Bank Community Programs-ShaDonte Dozier, Federal Home Loan Bank Atlanta, (2013)
- Federal Home Loan Bank Community Programs (Video) -ShaDonte Dozier, Federal Home Loan Bank Atlanta (2013)
Volunteers
Board Development/Nominating Committees
- Solving the Leadership Gap-Don’t forget the Boomers: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2011 (Blog Article)
- Solving the Leadership Gap-Look for a passionate smile: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2011 (Blog Article)
- Solving the Leadership Gap-Giving shy people the strength…: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2011 (Blog Article)
- Solving the Leadership Gap-Blessed are the piemakers: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2011 (Blog Article)
- Solving the Leadership Gap-Ciques vs movements: Kirk Lyman-Barner, 2012 (Blog Article)
Communications
