Ever wonder if your fellow community members are aware of the broad and deep impact that local nonprofits have? We in the nonprofit sector see it every day, sometimes in leaps and bounds but more often in tiny, precious steps: the child at their first swimming lesson, the daily harvest of a community garden, the…
Read MoreContact: Autumn Lee Communications Director Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida O: 904-425-1183 E: alee@nonprofitctr.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Nonprofit Center to release new poll, video, and campaign on October 20 JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida invites members of the news media to its 20th Anniversary Breakfast Celebration, where it will release results of…
Read MoreIf you’ve attended any of my presentations or trainings since I started working at the Nonprofit Center in 2017, you know that I find a way to slip my favorite data point into almost all of my slide decks: Nonprofits and individual volunteers are the most trusted institutions in our community to take action on…
Read MoreContact: Autumn Lee Communications Director Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida O: 904-425-1183 E: alee@nonprofitctr.org JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida Board of Directors held its annual meeting recently and elected new leadership, welcomed new members, and celebrated two long-serving Board Member’s departure. To read the full bios for the Board of Directors…
Read MoreFor nearly two decades, the Nonprofit Center has provided high-quality workshops and trainings on a range of topics offered In-Person, Online and in a Hybrid format. Now, we are thrilled to bring our members a library of learning opportunities that are available any time, anywhere and at your own pace! The Lawrence DuBow Online Learning…
Read MoreContact: Autumn Lee Communications Director Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida O: 904-425-1183 E: alee@nonprofitctr.org JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida presented its Sector Advocate Award to Nina Waters, President of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The Sector Advocate Award honors a person in Northeast Florida that has…
Read MoreWe know employee health and well-being is an important part of staying motivated in our work. At our annual conference Nonprofit Works: Futures of the Sector we took a mental health break and provided a space to let attendees’ minds wander as they used watercolor pencils to create a unique take-away and connect with colleagues.…
Read MoreWorking in the nonprofit sector can be draining for both people working on the frontlines and those behind the scenes. In recent surveys of Northeast Florida nonprofit leadership, staff wellness was identified as the number one concern for organizations. We know that these conversations can cover sensitive topics and often highlight the need for immediate,…
Read MoreA unique partnership to remove barriers and help women improve reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills. Written by: Chantel Scherer, Teresa Mills & Marcus Haile The Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida and the Women’s Center of Jacksonville (WCJ) announced last September, during National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, a unique partnership combining resources and…
Read MoreWe’re starting the new year off by introducing a new “hybrid” format for some of our most popular programs! In 2022, the Nonprofit Center’s Professional Development Series, which includes Managing Successful Teams Series and the Grants and Evaluation Series, will be more accessible than ever. What does “hybrid” mean? Thanks to your feedback on the…
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