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.
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
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/
First Thursdays, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. this year: (this is a change from last year)
September 3
October 1
November 5
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