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Upcoming Trainings
Executive Directors Discussion Group (February)
Online via Zoom
Are you an Executive Director of a small, established nonprofit? Are you looking for opportunities to meet with and learn from others working in similar roles? Our Executive Directors Discussion Group (Smaller Organizations) offers a space for peer learning and support. Come to gain a fresh perspective on your current challenges or learn about others’ approaches to the […]
Marketing and Communications Discussion Group- February
Zoom
Are you a marketing or communications professional looking to connect and learn from your peers in other organizations? CNE’s Marketing & Communications Discussion Group provides an opportunity for folks working in communications to share challenges, swap stories, and get industry updates. Each session will focus on a different topic and include guest speakers when possible. […]
Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Are you struggling with the tension caused by generational differences in your workplace? Is it challenging to get your team to value each other’s perspectives? This workshop will share strategies to help your teams be more effective at respecting each other and empowering every team member despite generational differences. Participants will build skills in the […]
Optimizing Strategic Decision-Making for Your Organization
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
This interactive workshop is designed to help nonprofit leaders enhance their decision-making processes through the lens of the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework. Participants will explore how aligning programs, management, governance, resources, and systems is crucial to organizational success. Through hands-on activities, including the Lifecycles “selfie” assessment, attendees will gain insights into their organization’s current stage and […]
So You Want to Be a Treasurer
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Explore the treasurer's role in effective financial planning, resource stewardship, and organizational oversight. Learn how to support board decision-making, ensure financial policies are documented and followed, and navigate the complexities of budgeting, audits, and reporting. We'll also cover the benefits of finance committees, succession planning, and the importance of aligning fundraising efforts with organizational goals. […]
Coaching Edge for Leaders
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
The Coaching Edge for Leaders workshop focuses on developing a “coaching mindset” to improve individual and team professional growth and development. Many executives and managers approach the challenges their employees and teams face as problems they need to solve rather than building the capacity and confidence of their employees and teams to solve their own problems. In this workshop, […]