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  • Communications Convening

    May 15, 2025 12:00PM—1:00PM

    Virtual. You will receive additional instructions once you complete your registration.

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    Join us for the return of the Nonprofit Center’s Communications Convening! Co-facilitated by Stephanie Garry Garfunkel, Vice President of Strategic Communications for The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida, this convening will feature rotating topics and facilitators – we look forward to co-creating this convening group with our attendees based on your desire to discuss latest…

  • Navigating Leadership Transitions: A Panel on the Role of Interim Executive Directors

    May 21, 2025 9:30AM—11:00AM

    The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

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    Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about the option of using an Interim Executive Director during a period of organizational transition and succession planning. All too often, nonprofit boards jump straight to the search phase to replace an ED when there are many benefits to using a planned, short-term interim. This panel…

  • Bridging the Sector Convening – May Call

    May 30, 2025 10:00AM—10:30AM

    Virtual, link shared upon registration

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    Join us for a monthly, 30-minute virtual gathering where we will be joined by local and national leaders as we discuss local, state, and national government developments. They will share perspectives, information, and guidance to help you navigate the changing landscape. Featuring special guest, Ben Kershaw, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at Independent…

  • Board Governance & Fundraising Summit

    Jun 10, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

    The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

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    Ready for your Board to be inspired, engaged, and “on board” with their roles and responsibilities? Back by popular demand, join us for a day-long presentation on everything board with governance expert Jim Schwarz and the Nonprofit Center’s own Callan Brown! It’s packed with practical and applicable information and take-away exercises for board development and…

Current & Upcoming

Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Fundamentals of Effective Nonprofits

Oct 24, 2023 9:00AM—3:30PM

Palms Presbyterian Church, Patten Hall, 3410 S Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

NEW OFFERING! The Nonprofit Center is excited to announce a brand-new workshop for anyone who wants to deepen their skills in nonprofit management. This intensive, one-day Fundamentals of Effective Nonprofits Workshop will cover: The characteristics of the four elements of a high-impact nonprofit organization: high-performing leadership teams, organizational learning and measurement, access to capital, and…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Ensuring Employee and Volunteer Success

Jun 29, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Baptist Medical Center Beaches 1350 13th Ave S Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Beyond Budget Basics

Jun 09, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Christ Church Ponte Vedra Beach, 400 San Juan Dr, Room 204, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Join us for a practical session to learn all about budgeting, financial strategy, and capacity building regardless of organizational budget size! Budgets are an important planning tool, and a good budget aligns mission with resources so it’s important to understand the Who, When, Why, What, and How of building a budget that works for your…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Building a Fundraising Program That Works for Your Team

May 05, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jacksonville Beach Community Center and Exhibition Hall, Conference Room, 2508 S Beach Pkwy., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Building a development program takes time and resources, and the many tasks involved often exceed the staff and budget available. How can you build a plan that works for your organization? You will leave this session with key steps to creating a written development plan that you can share at your next board committee meeting. You…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Board Chair & CEO Retreat

Feb 27, 2023 8:30AM—4:00PM

Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

The Board Chair and Executive relationship is the cornerstone of a strong leadership team. The Nonprofit Center created this opportunity for CEOs and Board Chairs based on years of experience and feedback from leaders. By keeping the numbers low (limited to 10 organizational teams), we can provide an intensive series of learning, planning, and sharing…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Building an Effective Board of Directors

Feb 02, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Conference Room A/B, 1350 13th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL. 32250

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.…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Understanding and Investing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

May 20, 2022 11:00AM—1:00PM

Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 3rd St South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, Room 202

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…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Volunteer Management

Feb 25, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM

This event will be held virtually only. You will receive additional instructions once you complete your registration.

When your volunteers are used effectively and matched with appropriate roles, they can strengthen your organization and make you more effective at meeting your mission. This workshop will review how to manage and motivate your volunteers and discuss how to support, appreciate, and challenge them. About the Eleanor Ashby Beaches Beaches Series: This series is…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Hiring, Firing, & Supporting Employees

Jan 27, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM

This event will be held virtually only. You will receive additional instructions once you complete your registration

This workshop will walk you through the legal requirements of hiring and firing employees, the importance of documentation, and managing your risk. We’ll also discuss how to support employees through effective evaluations. Join Megan Richardson (PHR, SHRM-CP), Vice President of Consulting for Dynamic Corporate Solutions Inc., who will be leading this informative session! About the…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Strategic Planning

Aug 27, 2021 9:00AM—12:00PM

This event will be held virtually only. You will receive additional instructions once you complete your registration

Do you need to develop a clear purpose, vision and direction for your nonprofit organization? Do you want to get your board aligned around an agreed upon set of priorities? Then it’s time to develop a strategic plan. This workshop will help you pull together the basics to develop a strategic framework to guide your…

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Past | Archive

Community Event: Earth Day Community Cleanup with Beaches Go Green

Apr 19, 2025

4 locations: Atlantic//Neptune Beaches: Atlantic Blvd Beaches Access Jacksonville Beach: Latham Park Ponte Vedra Beach: Mickler Beach Access St. Augustine Beach: St. Augustine Pier

CEO Confidential Convening

Apr 17, 2025 8:30AM—10:00AM

Women's Center of Jacksonville SAFE Center, 5300 Emerson St., Jacksonville, FL 32207

Fiscal Sponsorship 101: Introduction, Trends, and Guidance

Apr 08, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

Cultivating Healthy Workplaces

Apr 03, 2025 9:30AM—12:30PM

The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

Board Roles & Responsibilities

Apr 02, 2025 12:00PM—1:30PM

Virtual. You will receive additional instructions once you complete your registration.