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  • Fundamentals of Effective Nonprofits

    May 21, 2024 9:30AM—4:00PM

    The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

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    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 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 external…

  • Board Governance & Fundraising Summit

    Jun 13, 2024 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! It’s packed with practical and applicable information and take-away exercises for board development and engagement in fundraising. Among the topics covered:…

  • Empowering Change: Practical Prompt Engineering for Social Impact

    Jun 25, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

    The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

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    In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of engagement, service delivery, and innovation, nonprofits stand to gain significantly from understanding and utilizing AI technologies. This workshop is designed specifically for nonprofit professionals looking to harness the power of AI through the art and science of prompt engineering. Prompt engineering is a…

Current & Upcoming

Essentials Series: Enhancing Your Programs Through Feedback and Evaluation

Aug 08, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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Data provides the basis of your metrics, but numbers without any kind of organization will impede success. In this presentation, we will help you determine the best methods for feedback collection through surveys and other tools and how to go about using that data to help you to evaluate your programs. This training is part…

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Essentials Series: Volunteer Management

Jul 11, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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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. This training is part of our 2024 Essentials Series and is just…

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Essentials Series: Fund Development

May 09, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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Effective fundraising is essential for any nonprofit. This training is designed for professionals who are new to development and are interested in learning the basics of revenue streams and fundraising, as well as current trends and best practices in the sector. This training is part of our 2024 Essentials Series and is just one of many…

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Essentials Series: Nimble Budgets

Mar 14, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

Budgets are an important planning tool, and a good budget aligns mission with resources. Nimble Budgets is a straightforward introduction to nonprofit budgeting with a focus on creating a flexible structure that can be proactive in times of hyper-change. Join us to learn the Who, When, Why, What and How of building a budget that…

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Essentials Series: Making Smart Marketing Choices

Jan 11, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

In this session, we’ll discuss how to plan and prioritize a marketing and communications strategy that takes into account your organization’s size and capacity. We’ll talk about how to frame and understand the choices and tactics available to you, and you’ll leave with the beginnings of a plan that reflects your organization’s goals, priorities, and…

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Essentials Series: Cultivating Workplace Resiliency

Nov 09, 2023 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

It has been proven that a strong company culture improves employee productivity and job satisfaction. But how do you create a culture that accomplishes this and know that you are effective at doing so? This interactive session will share tips for how to build a resilient workplace and evaluate your success along the way. Participants…

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Essentials Series: Building an Effective Board of Directors

Aug 10, 2023 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

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…

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Essentials Series: Making Smart Marketing Choices

Jun 22, 2023 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

In this session, we’ll discuss how to plan and prioritize a marketing and communications strategy that takes into account your organization’s size and capacity. We’ll talk about how to frame and understand the choices and tactics available to you, and you’ll leave with the beginnings of a plan that reflects your organization’s goals, priorities, and…

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Essentials Series: Volunteer Management

Jul 13, 2023 9:00AM—10:30AM

Virtual. 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. This training is part of our Essentials Series and is…

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Essentials Series: Fund Development

Mar 09, 2023 9:00AM—10:30AM

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

Effective fundraising is essential for any nonprofit. This training is designed for professionals who are new to development and are interested in learning the basics of revenue streams and fundraising, as well as current trends and best practices in the sector. This training is part of our 2023 Essentials Series and is just one of…

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Past | Archive

Board Roles and Responsibilities

Apr 24, 2024 12:00PM—1:30PM

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

CEO Confidential Convening

Apr 18, 2024 9:00AM—10:00AM

The Jessie, 40 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Building Your Fundraising Team

Apr 16, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

Community Event – The RailYard BBQ Challenge and Beer Fest

Apr 14, 2024 12:00AM—5:00PM

Myrtle Avenue Brewery

The 3Rs of Grants: Readiness, Research, and (W)Riting

Apr 09, 2024 9:00AM—12:30PM

The Jessie 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202

Community Event – Flora and Fauna, East to West: Paintings and Silkscreen Prints by Tom Nagata Opening Reception Night

Apr 04, 2024 5:30PM—7:00PM

First Coast Cultural Center 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082