The Small and Strong Leadership Convening is a casual and confidential quarterly meeting designed to focus on the 72% of the organizations in Northeast Florida that are considered smaller, grassroots, or startups.  It’s a chance for us to connect, learn from each other, share experiences and resources, and create a network of support. This is a…

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…

Ensuring that an organization’s practices and identity are informed by, and reflective of, the diverse communities we serve is fundamental in creating a stronger and more impactful nonprofit sector. In this session we will review the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that every nonprofit should be aware of and discuss tangible actions…

What are the essential roles and responsibilities of every nonprofit Board member? What practices contribute to an effective Board of Directors? This workshop is for Board Members and those who work with a nonprofit Board of Directors. Meet other board members and brainstorm together in a webinar session. Executive directors, consider making this session a…

Clay County CEO Confidential is a quarterly meeting for the Executive Directors/CEOs of Clay County nonprofit organizations. It’s an open and engaging conversation with your peers where you can discuss leadership and management issues, in confidence. Nonprofit leaders from organizations of all sizes and missions attend. Come join us! Join Nonprofit Center CEO, Rena Coughlin,…

Getting started can be the hardest part of the process. This workshop walks you through the basic steps required for starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It will define a 501(c)3 nonprofit, discuss alternatives to starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit and review the federal and state requirements for starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Registration is $50 and includes the…

**This workshop is part of our 2022 Managing Successful Teams Series.  Effective management includes preparing to have important, and sometimes difficult, conversations. This workshop will give participants skills to handle and resolve conflict, and have hard conversations with direct reports, peers, and leaders in a way that encourages employee buy-in and sustains the team through times…

Ensuring that an organization’s practices and identity are informed by, and reflective of, the diverse communities we serve is fundamental in creating a stronger and more impactful nonprofit sector. In this session we will review the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that every nonprofit should be aware of and discuss tangible actions…

Have your board teams join us for a virtual session that provides tools for effective financial oversight for nonprofits. Topics will include understanding what to look for in financial statements, establishing financial policies that can prevent problems before they arise, and identifying key financial performance indicators to measure strength and resilience. Join David Styers, a…

**This workshop is part of our 2022 Managing Successful Teams Series, to register for the full series, please click here.  Delegation and trusting another person with accomplishing a specific task can be one of the most important yet challenging management skills. Learn how to become stronger leader by improving at project management, communication, and delegating effectively. This course…