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Broaden your expertise, elevate your performance and advance your career with our Executive Preparation Institute (EPI) As an EPI participant, you will: ✅ Learn from nonprofit, government and corporate experts about a range of relevant topics, including nonprofit finances, budgeting, fundraising, board governance, leadership tips and tools, evaluations and how to tell your story. ✅ Gain insights into your own and others’ leadership styles through DISC Assessment. ✅ Have access to other professional development courses through the Center’s education program that will maximize your learning. The EPI program convenes virtually on Zoom one Friday per month for six months, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Topics typically include: Day 1 (February 16): Introduction to Being a Nonprofit Leader; in-person Day 2 (March 15): DISC Assessment Day 3 (April 19): Crash Course in Nonprofit Boards Day 4 (May 17): Finances & Fundraising; in-person Day 5 (June 21): Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation Day 6 (July 19): Coaching & Excellence; in-person

Our board training programs cover a wide range of essential topics, including governance best practices, strategic decision-making, financial stewardship, fundraising leadership, and effective communication. Let’s collaborate to build a board that’s not only compliant but dynamic and impactful. #BoardTraining #NonprofitGovernance

Our board training programs cover a wide range of essential topics, including governance best practices, strategic decision-making, financial stewardship, fundraising leadership, and effective communication. Let’s collaborate to build a board that’s not only compliant but dynamic and impactful. #BoardTraining #NonprofitGovernance

Chris Wallace Caldwell spoke at the Nonprofit Association of Oregon annual Member Day about what might be the most important thing to do *before* strategic planning. Spoiler: It is NOT about hiring the perfect strategic planning consultant. 🔥 Sign up to find out more about why leadership team development is SO important: https://lnkd.in/g4Zd834s Or watch the full presentation on youtube: https://lnkd.in/gxmh_MYR #strategicplanning #nonprofit #nonprofitleadership #leadershipcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipteam #nonprofitleadership

Effective board governance is central to organizational success. Join CVNL for our next Board Governance Bootcamp this fall to elevate your governance skills!

The Board is integral to the nonprofit sector. This is a great concept and insight into Board Governance in the present age.

Good morning friends! Please check out my latest article about finding purpose when transitioning to nonprofit leadership.

3 things I notice as a VP (and 1 thing I need from nonprofits) Time away Sometimes I (half) wonder if it matters what content we offer. I believe one of the biggest features of our programs lies in orchestrating dedicated time away for key decision makers. It's during these days spent around the table with a coach that the magic happens. While educational content is of course valuable (you need a board policy manual, KPI dashboard, and a segmented donor list), it's the invaluable opportunity for leaders to align on their five strategic next steps. That is the “good to great” moment. What I hear leaders need As you can tell from the blog post, we still feel board leadership, fund development, and executive coaching are highly leveraged content areas. But as I listen to executive directors, I hear they need a better/easier way to do assessment, measurement, and evaluation – that doesn’t burn out front line workers. They're sensing a widening technology gap, struggling with HR departments that haven't kept pace with the organization's growth (especially in managing remote work, leadership development, and leading multigenerational teams). They're seeking better storytelling techniques, and many desire coaching on leading when they no longer have to been in the weeds with day-to-day operations. (We are listening and working on curriculum and program ideas that can fill current capacity gaps.) Impact Framework No matter what the program, we consistently teach around three overarching themes: Aptitude (enhanced skills), Acumen (improved decision-making encompassing cultural awareness, strategic acumen, and resilience), and Community (strengthening partnerships and collaborative abilities). I suppose all leaders desire their guests to think or behave differently because of what they offer. What I need EDs have expressed their desire for us to have better coach/consultant referrals. However, I rarely accept names directly from coaches or consultants. Instead, I greatly value referrals from PNW nonprofits who have experienced transformative change through working with a coach. Whether it's strategic planning, board development, succession planning, or leadership coaching, I'm eager to hear about such experiences. I am all ears and keeping a list.

As a follow-up to last week’s discussion on the importance of a governance assessment, I’m excited to share G3 Services’ first eBook: Nonprofit Board Governance: Ensuring Accountability and Effectiveness. This resource explores a nonprofit board’s fundamental purpose, roles, and responsibilities, with a focus on community accountability and strategic leadership. I encourage you to download the eBook today and connect with me to discuss how these principles can enhance your board’s governance. #NonprofitGovernance #BoardLeadership #StrategicPlanning

Oluseun Onigbinde taught us on "Understanding the Socio-Economic and Policy Environment of NGO". This is like my favorite class because it addressed my pressing concern about sustaining an NGO. He gave detailed explanation of how to utilize partnerships in achieving organizational goals. Partnerships help to maximize available resources and even give credibility to your work. He also emphasized the importance of understanding funders' needs and aligning them with the scope of our organization. This strategic approach not only enhances our effectiveness but also fosters stronger, more sustainable partnerships. #NGO #Partnerships #SocialImpact #NonprofitManagement #mynplmseries #LearningAndDevelopment