The Nonprofit Center invites you to join us at our 5th Annual Nonprofit Works conference at the Florida Blue Conference Center in Jacksonville, Florida on June 23, 2022. The theme this year is FUTURES OF THE SECTOR! We convene this year to envision a more vibrant and robust nonprofit sector that is marked by innovation, an abundance…

The Florida Legislature just ended a Special Session by passing new legislation regulating employer vaccine and mask requirements. Join us for an in-depth discussion around the new laws and their possible impact on your nonprofit, your team, and the people you serve.  Featuring local and state experts, this event will review the latest information and…

Nonprofit organizations are being buffeted by many external forces this fall — are you feeling the pressure? Between changes to the minimum wage and ongoing pandemic impacts, the Nonprofit Center wants to hear from you about how your organization is responding to the challenges and opportunities in the labor market. We will share the latest…

Engaging in impactful advocacy requires developing strategy that leverages and gets the most out of your capacity. Whether you are engaging in lobbying or educating the community, understanding who your audiences are and how you can reach them is integral in the success of your advocacy agenda. In this session participants will learn about effective advocacy…

**This workshop is part of our 2021 Organizational Leadership Series. Leaders can influence and effect change in the actions and beliefs of others through a powerful, mission-inspired narrative. This session will discuss the components of influential leadership, how to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, and the role of collaborations and coalitions to help move an organization’s mission forward. The Nonprofit…

This training will walk participants through the ins and outs of building a successful Board. Using the three R’s: Recruitment, Roles and Relationships, you will learn the difference between staff and Board responsibilities, how to recruit members to fill those needs, and ways to engage your entire Board as you lead your organization to success.…

More and more, nonprofits staff and boards are invited – sometimes expected! – to become advocates for their organization. In this session participants will review the critical components of building an impactful and flexible advocacy platform and hear from local leaders on their successes and challenges. Participants will understand why advocacy is a critical piece of…

Bring board members, invite key funders, and participate in this learning and leading opportunity for the nonprofit sector.  Our expert panel will provide us with an insider’s assessment of the federal and state outlook on critical policy and funding issues.  Then it’s your turn; engage with our panel through Q & A, share the challenges…

The effects of COVID-19 on our sector and communities have been far-reaching. Join us as we review our updated research report Repositioning for Strength: The Northeast Florida Nonprofit Sector and COVID-19 and discuss resources related to managing your nonprofit business. This event is open and free to all Northeast Florida nonprofits. The Nonprofit Center believes that External…