Join the First Coast Girls Initiative as we share the third installment in our virtual Advocacy Series, “Activating Your Advocacy.” Brought to you by FCGI & Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida More and more, nonprofit staff and board members are invites – sometimes expected! – to become advocates for their organization. In this session, put your…

The landscape of the CBD and marijuana industry is changing at record pace.  As HR professionals and leaders, we must stay current, educate ourselves and communicate with employees on this fluid topic. This live webinar will take us “back to school” to understand the history and science behind cannabis products, and provide a realistic plan…

Join the First Coast Girls Initiative as we share the second of three virtual workshops in our Advocacy Series, “Telling Her Story”: Demystifying Laws and Legislation Brought to you by FCGI & Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida In this session, hear from the Florida Nonprofit Alliance and learn how to build your understanding of the…

The Nonprofit Center is pleased to announce the public release of the 2023 Northeast Florida Compensation & Benefits Report. Please join us for an informative session to learn: Highlights of the report, including wage and benefit trends, executive compensation, staff and board diversity, and policy adoption; How nonprofits are implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; How…

More and more, nonprofits staff and boards are invited – sometimes expected! – to become advocates for their organization. Powerful Advocacy helps participants understand why advocacy is a critical piece of any nonprofits work and how nonprofits can become stronger advocates for their mission. Issis Alvarez, Program Director for the Nonprofit Center, will be leading…

The Florida Legislature just ended a Special Session by passing new legislation regulating employer vaccine and mask requirements. Join us for an in-depth discussion around the new laws and their possible impact on your nonprofit, your team, and the people you serve.  Featuring local and state experts, this event will review the latest information and…

Nonprofit organizations are being buffeted by many external forces this fall — are you feeling the pressure? Between changes to the minimum wage and ongoing pandemic impacts, the Nonprofit Center wants to hear from you about how your organization is responding to the challenges and opportunities in the labor market. We will share the latest…

Engaging in impactful advocacy requires developing strategy that leverages and gets the most out of your capacity. Whether you are engaging in lobbying or educating the community, understanding who your audiences are and how you can reach them is integral in the success of your advocacy agenda. In this session participants will learn about effective advocacy…

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.…

More and more, nonprofits staff and boards are invited – sometimes expected! – to become advocates for their organization. In this session participants will review the critical components of building an impactful and flexible advocacy platform and hear from local leaders on their successes and challenges. Participants will understand why advocacy is a critical piece of…