Organizational Change: True Change Comes from Within!

CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Fiscal Management               

Description: Change is a constant part of our lives in the field of prevention and how we navigate it can make or break an organization. Effective change management means strategically preparing and supporting the people around you through new ways of conducting business. This could be related to everything from engaging your board in fundraising, to launching a brand-new prevention program, to adopting new technology across the organization. But the truth is, many (most!) people are very averse to change; it makes them uncomfortable, uneasy, and stressed out, making change management an often-daunting task for many organizational leaders. If change is inevitable, we might as well learn how to successfully manage it! Tips for effective change management will get you off the ground and running with a foundational knowledge for managing change smoothly and productively. It will also help you get buy-in and cooperation from those both internal and external to your organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Define organizational change and why it is so difficult for most people
• Explain practical tips for overcoming employee resistance to change
• Describe a minimum of 3 best practices for proactively managing change within your prevention organization

Presenter: Ericka Harney PhD, CAE, CFRE, GPC, CVA
Dr. Ericka Harney has over 21 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and strategic planning. She is responsible for successful fundraising and grant awards of over $35 million. She has educated thousands, served as a federal grant reviewer, co-founded a social enterprise, and was an executive director. At Harney & Associates, Ericka serves a variety of clients around the country. She is also a National Trainer for Grant Writing USA and an Assistant Professor at Future Generations University. Ericka is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a Grant Professional Certified (GPC), and a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA). Her Ph.D. is in Organizational Leadership concentrating on Nonprofit Leadership from Eastern University. She received her Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Kentucky, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Bachelor of Science in Communication.