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Secure funding is key for all nonprofits, and CNE is glad to share links to funding resources. Why not amplify the impact of your funding by investing in professional development, peer learning, and specialized support to strengthen your nonprofit? We are here to help you advance your mission. Read through our e-news every month for great opportunities, or connect on our website, www.cfmco.org/cne.
Keep up the good work!  
 

Kaki

Kaki Rusmore

Director, Center for Nonprofit Excellence 

FOR GRANT SEEKERS
Community Impact Grants  Deadline 8/5 5 PM
Accepting applications for the Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation, Community Development and Environment & Animal Welfare program areas  for requests between $12,000 - $50,000.  

Accepting applications for the Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation, Community Development and Environment & Animal Welfare program areas for grants up to $12,000.
FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS


"My role as board chair is now much clearer. I'm a better board chair and more excited to continue in the nonprofit world."
- 2016 participant
Second Thursday of the month Sept.-Dec.
8:45 AM-10:15 AM, $60 covers 1-2 participant(s)

Join officers from various nonprofit boards for monthly discussion, speakers and breakfast. Venue alternates between Monterey & Salinas. To create a cohort experience, you are encouraged to attend all the dates in the series. Advance registration is required.

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Save the Dates - Board Workshops
9/13  Building Your 21st Century Board
In this evening session, board members can gain a fundamental understanding of roles and responsibilities and identify action steps to build a strong board for the 21st century.  Details Coming Soon! 

10/8 Advanced Board Leadership
Board members are key leaders in any organization. In this evening session, experienced board members can learn ways to make the best use of their time and talents. Details Coming Soon! 
FOR MANAGERS & LEADERS
2017 LEAD Institute Information Sessions 

Application Deadlines: September 30 (early)
October 14 (final)
Tues. 8/9 4 - 5 PM (Monterey)
Tue. 8/23 Noon- 1 PM (Aptos)
Wed. 8/21 5:30 - 6:30 PM (Hollister)
 

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is a professional development institute for talented nonprofit managers, supervisors, or new executive directors seeking to take their emerging leadership skills to the next level. Tuition rates vary by the size of your organization, partial scholarships are available and applications submitted early are eligible for a 10% discount.
Excelling as a Manager or Supervisor 8/9 

Tues. 8/9 9 AM- Noon

$109 per person with CNE discount
TPO, 60 Garden Court, Suite 100, Monterey

 

Explore practical techniques, tips and solutions to successfully build and motivate your team. Presented by Gina de Miranda of TPO. Use code "CNE" to access discounted registration or contact Amber Allerton with questions: 831-647-7292 x 3110

Strategic Software Selection for Nonprofits 8/23-8/25

8/23-8/25 10-11 AM
$95 for 3 online webinars offered by Idealware
Use CNE discount code CFMC2016.

Learn to evaluate your organization's needs, assemble a software selection team, sort through options, review and test the software, and manage a smooth implementation. Presented by Eric Leland.

Communication at Work - Tools for Leaders  9/23

Fri. 9/23 11:30 AM - 1 PM Lunch for LEAD only
1-4 PM Workshop , $30 per person (free for LEADers)
Castroville Library, 11160 Speegle Street, Castroville 95012

Staff and volunteers from area nonprofits are invited to join alumni from LEAD Institute for this workshop. Learn strategies and tools for effective and just communication to help your team and nonprofit thrive. Led by Kristin Masters of the Nonviolent Communication Center in Santa Cruz.

ADVOCACY
Election Update for Nonprofits 9/21
 
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Wed. 9/21, Noon - 2 PM 
Community Foundation, 945 S. Main Street, Suite 208, Salinas
 
Lunch and discussion with the Monterey County Elections Department on how nonprofits can encourage and support staff, volunteers and community members to register to vote. Bring a lunch. For more info, call Sue Parris 373-4606. 
SOBERANES FIRE FUND

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The CFMC has established the Soberanes Fire Fund in response to the fire which began July 22, 2015. Grant guidelines will be posted soon. For more information, call 831.375./9712 or please visit www.cfmco.org/soberanesfire.

Community Foundation for Monterey County / 2354 Garden Road / Monterey, CA 93940  
831.375.9712 / www.cfmco.org/cne  
 
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