Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 1613 What Is AGRM’s Education Worth? Each year, AGRM’s Annual Convention typically has scores of seminars and workshops. In the past, attendees could receive continuing education credits (CEUs) for selected classes. Starting with the 2017 Annual Convention, AGRM is launching a nanodegree program in partnership with Cairn University in Pennsylvania. Sometimes referred to as micro-credentialing, a nanodegree program is a course of study that can be completed in less than 12 months through classroom participation and online learning. The aim of the program is to teach basic skills through the most qualified instructors, using the most relevant materials. Participants who complete a nanodegree course earn a “badge” that distinguishes them as having attained core competencies in a specific vocational area (such as men’s shelter management, life skills counseling, etc.), verifying their qualifications to undertake at least entry-level positions in key roles at rescue missions. The specific nanodegrees AGRM will offer, starting with the 2017 Annual Convention, will be announced in detail in January on AGRM’s website. New! ࡯ Utilizing Focus Groups to Engage Partners and Meet Mission Needs ࡯ Silent Auctions, Raucous Returns ࡯ What’s On Your Development Dashboard? ࡯ Building a Premier Organization ࡯ Mid-Level Donors: Just the Right Touch Resource Development 1 ࡯ Moving the Hearts and Minds of Major Donors ࡯ Five Dangerous Trends and How to Counter Them ࡯ More than Meals on Appeals ࡯ Micro Campaigns: Raise $100,000 Online in Four Weeks ࡯ Fundraising in a Digital World Resource Development 2 ࡯ Becoming the Go-To in Your Community ࡯ Performing Well Under Media Pressure ࡯ Brand Smart! How Strong Brands Build Strong Ministries ࡯ Case Study: Crisis Communications Failure ࡯ Equipping Your Community to Address Homelessness Public Image Plus: Seminars from the Association of Christian Thrift Stores “Fifty percent of what I’ve learned about rescue mission ministry I picked up on the job. The other 50 percent I learned at AGRM’s yearly conventions.” “Gave me a spiritual boost after giving and giving all year.” “The networking resulted in contacts that will be very helpful as we start our residential center.”