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…

CEO Confidential is a monthly meeting for the Executive Directors/CEOs of nonprofit organizations. Held the third Thursday of every month, it’s an open and engaging conversation with your peers during which you can discuss leadership and management issues, in confidence. Nonprofit leaders from organizations of all sizes and missions attend. Come join us!

This Essentials session 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…

**This workshop is part of our 2023 Professional Development Series.  How does your organization achieve its mission and what does it mean to have a strategy in place that is equitable? Strategy guides organizational governance, administration, programs and operations. This workshop will help you better define, articulate, and measure the change that your organization’s program activities…

**This workshop is part of our 2023 Leadership Series Intensive. To register for the Full Series click here.  What builds great and sustainable organizations? Leaders with a high degree of business acumen AND emotional intelligence. This program is designed in two parts – the first is to provide you with the knowledge and tools to develop…

CEO Confidential is a monthly meeting for the Executive Directors/CEOs of nonprofit organizations. Held the third Thursday of every month, it’s an open and engaging conversation with your peers during which you can discuss leadership and management issues, in confidence. Nonprofit leaders from organizations of all sizes and missions attend. Come join us! This is…

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…

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 convening will…

Transition is a normal part of work life. With some reasonable and common-sense proactive planning, it doesn’t need to be disruptive even when it’s the executive director who’s leaving.  Nonprofits can develop a roadmap for transition in advance that lays out how a transition will be handled, defining roles, timelines, and making some key decisions.…

This informative session will focus on creating intentional and effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention practices to ensure success for your organization’s employees and volunteers. Effective recruitment is essential for organizations of all sizes. It helps the organization find suitable candidates for vacant positions, adapt to change, reduce turnover, and improve morale. After you find the…