Posts by Autumn Lee
We all need a refresher! Get started with the Nonprofit Center Member Portal
We want our members to have access to and take advantage of all of your member benefits. Wondering where to start? Well, check out the Nonprofit Center’s “Member Portal”. The Portal is designed to help you navigate your membership with ease and security. Start using the Portal today and update your organization’ss profile as well…
Read MoreLeadership is a cornerstone of a strong nonprofit sector — meet these inspiring next generation leaders
Allow us to introduce you to some of the nonprofit sector’s amazing leaders! For a decade, the Nonprofit Center has recruited the next generation of sector leaders through the Emerging Leaders Program. And in 2020, we added a Board Service Fellowship Program to the lineup, designed to recruit and empower untapped community leaders for nonprofit…
Read MoreCOJ/HUD honors nonprofit members for work to help families in need
Want a peek inside the inspiring work of some of our incredible nonprofit members? Just take a look at the work of the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, Operation New Hope, and Sulzbacher, all of which were celebrated this summer as winners of the 2021 COJ/HUD Initiative Awards! MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation – Club 904 Teen…
Read MoreCOVID-19 isn’t letting up, and neither are nonprofits
Canceled or virtual fundraisers. Emergency plans activated. Concerns about school closings and mask policies. For nonprofits in our community, 2021 is feeling a lot like 2020 as Northeast Florida grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases. While case reports are trending downward, our health care system continues to be significantly impacted. Nonprofit organizations report either…
Read MoreFirst Person – Advocacy lessons with CEO Susan King
First Person is a blog series hosted by the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. Through the series, The Nonprofit Center will explore different aspects of nonprofit leadership in the words of nonprofit staff across the region. Through an informal conversation with Rena Coughlin, CEO of the Nonprofit Center, leaders share their insights on key skills…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day from the Nonprofit Center
Dear Nonprofit Leaders, February is usually a festive month at the Nonprofit Center as we host our annual All-Member Gathering. In the past (or in the Before Times as our staff is now fond of saying), this event brought together nonprofit staff and board members from across the sector for a time of gratitude, networking,…
Read MoreNew Year, Renewed Focus on Advocacy Strategies
Happy New Year! In 2021, the Nonprofit Center is bringing you more resources, continuing to prioritize DEI-centered training, and creating new opportunities for your organization to hone its advocacy skills. Among the many lessons we’re taking from this disruptive time is the need for us to boldly tell the story of the pandemic’s impact on…
Read MoreThank You From the Nonprofit Center
Dear Nonprofit Center Constituent, From everyone at the Nonprofit Center, Thank You. This year has presented many challenges for each of our organizations, and created acute difficulties for many of us as individuals. From systemic inequities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, to the renewed energy and focus on racial justice in our communities, it feels…
Read MoreMeet our first class of Nonprofit Center Board Service Fellows!
The Nonprofit Center is pleased to announce the placement of twelve diverse community leaders as a part of the inaugural cohort of the Nonprofit Center Board Service Fellowship.
Read MoreElection Day 2020 – Nonprofit Advocacy
Today is election day across the United States, and millions of voters are casting their first votes, or continuing their personal tradition of political participation. From get out the vote text campaigns to ubiquitous political ads and content across virtually every media format, election news and information is everywhere. Nonprofits have a crucial role to play in this ecosystem too.
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