A strong donor communications plan is essential to keep supporters engaged, appreciated, and inspired to give — especially heading into a year of financial uncertainty. Yet one study finds that fewer than half of nonprofits have a written annual plan to guide consistent donor outreach. Taking time...

Engaging boards in fundraising is one of the most frustrating challenges for nonprofit leaders. We want them to help, but not too much, and in just the right way. In order to ease the tension with our boards when it comes to fundraising, we must: Use a gift table to determine what we need from board...

Operating a nonprofit—whether as a board member or key staff—comes with significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities. While every organization is unique, all nonprofits must comply with state and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard charitable assets. Join the...

Firespring will show you how to craft a compelling case for capacity that combines solid strategy with storytelling that works. You’ll discover tricks to weave a narrative that resonates with your organization’s leadership and compels funders and donors to support your cause. This session will help...

Running a nonprofit doesn’t require you to be a CPA—but it does require understanding what your numbers and people are telling you. If you want to lead with confidence, make better decisions, and build long-term sustainability, clarity is essential. Join us for this practical, no-jargon webinar as...

Meet the staff and learn how the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit in 2026. Community Foundation staff will share 2026 funding opportunities, new and existing marketing resources, nonprofit funds and endowment building, and new learning opportunities. Following the formal presentations...

DonorConnect is a conversation series designed to bring our community together to learn about and discuss our region’s most pressing issues and promising opportunities. Progress happens when communities come together around shared priorities and a vision for what’s next. In 2025, the Better Together...

Operating a nonprofit requires navigating legal challenges and requirements, which can seem like a daunting task. Elizabeth Schmidt, author of “Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders: Using the Law to Achieve Your Mission,” has translated those rules into understandable, affirmative statements that...

Being a grantmaker isn't as easy as you might think! In this lively session, veteran grantwriter and grantmaker Maryn Boess draws on her 16 years as a grantmaking program officer, and the collective experience of many other private and public grant decision-makers, to give you a realistic, behind...

Who : Staff, board members and volunteers of nonprofit organizations. Session Facilitator: Dr. Ellie Burns, Senior Director of Nonprofit Relations Join us to learn about opportunities for your organization to partner with the Community Foundation in 2026! In this session, Ellie Burns will review our...