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Professional Development

Your Community Foundation is pleased to offer professional development opportunities for local nonprofit staff and board members. Through these offerings, we seek to enhance the skills necessary for a strong nonprofit sector.

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Fundraising and Development Discussion Group

Join our Nonprofit Fundraising and Development Discussion Group for a virtual meeting that will focus on “Donor Stewardship and Retention.” George Neighbors with X-Roads Advisory will facilitate the meeting, during which you can share challenges and brainstorm solutions with peers.

2026 Dates for this group:

October 15

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Executive Directors’ Discussion Group Virtual Meeting

(Note:  meetings have moved to Thursday mornings this year and will last an hour.)

Zoom Link:  https://thecne-org.zoom.us/j/97380975393

First Thursdays, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. this year:   (this is a change from last year)

 

September 3

October 1

November 5

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Nonprofit  Finance Discussion Group

The Nonprofit Finance Discussion Group will foster a community of practice among nonprofit staff and board members engaged in financial leadership and operations for their organizations in the CFCBR region. 

The group will meet virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following dates:

September 15

November 17