Contact: 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…
Read MoreEarlier this month, the Nonprofit Center released new research looking at how changes in the labor market and Florida’s new minimum wage law are affecting nonprofits. In briefings we held with nonprofits and government and philanthropic grant-makers, the Nonprofit Center heard from organizations about the significant impacts they are already experiencing. Nonprofits, especially those providing…
Read MoreA vibrant, inclusive Northeast Florida is a place where every child has the opportunity to succeed, and nonprofits are vital to making that vision a reality. Nonprofit organizations, your expertise — and the input of those you serve — is needed! The Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) is seeking to better understand the needs of children,…
Read MoreWe want our members to have access to and take advantage of all of your member benefits. Wondering where to start? Well, check out the Nonprofit Center’s “Member Portal”. The Portal is designed to help you navigate your membership with ease and security. Start using the Portal today and update your organization’ss profile as well…
Read MoreAllow us to introduce you to some of the nonprofit sector’s amazing leaders! For a decade, the Nonprofit Center has recruited the next generation of sector leaders through the Emerging Leaders Program. And in 2020, we added a Board Service Fellowship Program to the lineup, designed to recruit and empower untapped community leaders for nonprofit…
Read MoreWant a peek inside the inspiring work of some of our incredible nonprofit members? Just take a look at the work of the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, Operation New Hope, and Sulzbacher, all of which were celebrated this summer as winners of the 2021 COJ/HUD Initiative Awards! MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation – Club 904 Teen…
Read More