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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: 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: Nimble Budgets

Jan 12, 2023 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: Nimble Budgets

Feb 25, 2021 9:00AM—10:30AM

This event will be held virtually only. 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 works…

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Eleanor Ashby Beaches Series: Financial Strategy

Dec 15, 2020 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

Strong nonprofit leaders must have a strong understanding of their current financial indicators and measures. In this workshop, learn how to use your financial statements to tell the story of your organization’s mission success, through practice with financial analysis and interpretation, and gain a better understanding your nonprofit’s business model. Join Shari Shuman, of Shuman…

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Resilient Financial Strategy

Aug 24, 2021 9:00AM—12:00PM

All events are currently planned for virtual format (zoom meeting) until further notice. You will receive additional instructions once you complete your registration. We cannot wait to see you in-person as soon as possible and safe to do so and we will update event locations as needed.

**This workshop is part of our 2021 Organizational Leadership Series, to register for the full series click here. Strong nonprofit leaders must have a strong understanding of their current financial indicators and measures. In this workshop, learn how to use your financial statements to tell the story of your organization’s mission success, through practice with…

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Financial Oversight for Board Members – Session 2

Sep 16, 2020 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

This two-session series, facilitated by Doug Green of La Piana Consulting, provides tools for effective financial oversight for nonprofits. Building on the first session and continuing to explore the case study, this interactive workshop offers a deeper dive into financial analysis tools that will support a nonprofit’s strategy and planning efforts. Specific elements will include measuring…

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Financial Oversight for Board Members – Session 1

Sep 09, 2020 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

This two-session series, facilitated by Doug Green of La Piana Consulting, provides tools for effective financial oversight for nonprofits. In this first interactive session, 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…

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Navigating Financial Health and Continuity During Hyper-Change

Apr 28, 2020 9:00AM—10:00AM

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

We are all faced with the challenge of responding to “hyper change”. This session will provide fiscal and financial strategies and guidance for nonprofit leaders and their organizations during this time of uncertainty. When and how should you protect your organization’s assets? How best to position financial resource utilization during a hyper change period until…

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Essentials Series: Nimble Budgets

Jul 23, 2020 9:00AM—10:30AM

This event will be held virtually only. 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 works…

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Financial Strategy

Aug 18, 2020 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

**This workshop is part of our 2020 Organizational Leadership Series, to register for the full series, please click here.  Strong nonprofit leaders must have a strong understanding of their current financial indicators and measures. In this workshop, learn how to use your financial statements to tell the story of your organization’s mission success, through practice…

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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