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FOR GRANT SEEKERS

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Wed. 9/14 11:00 AM-Noon, Free 
Learn to focus your fundraising priorities and create a roadmap to success. Presented by Grantspace.
                       Deadline 9/23 5:00 PM
Grants to organizations that benefit the communities of Southern Monterey County, which in this case is defined as King City and all points south, excluding the coastal region.
FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS

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Tues. 9/13 5:30-8:30 PM
Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road, Monterey
$40 per team. Light supper included.
 
This evening workshop will explore how boards matter to a nonprofit's performance and clarify board members' roles and responsibilities. Learn how to recruit and build a strong board that can adapt well to the challenges of our times.


                                            
Tues. 10/18 5:30-8:30 PM
Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road, Monterey
$40 per team. Light supper included.

Join Mary Hiland for this evening workshop for experienced board members, covering topics such as board liability and how to mitigate it, strengthening the board/ executive relationship, and effective succession planning. Mary brings a 40+ year career with nonprofits and has led nonprofit governance training and workshops for community foundations, the BoardSource Leadership Forum, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), national conferences and more. Teams of 1-3 per organization are encouraged.

 
FOR MANAGERS & LEADERS
Communication at Work - Tools for Leaders 9/23

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Friday, 9/23 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM LEAD-only lunch

1:00 - 4:00 PM workshop open to all
$30 per person (free for LEADers)
Castroville Library, 11160 Speegle Street, Castroville 95012

Challenging dynamics can emerge when communicating in the workplace. Learn strategies and tools for effective and just communication so your team and nonprofit can thrive. The workshop is co-hosted by the  Center for Nonprofit Excellence and alumni of LEAD Institute. This interactive session will led by Kristin Masters of the Nonviolent Communication Center in Santa Cruz. Read more about Nonviolent Communication.
 
2017 LEAD Institute - Deadlines Approaching 9/30 (early)

LEAD 2016
Application Deadlines: September 30 (early) 
October 14 (final)

If you are considering applying for LEAD Institute, now is a great time to contact LEAD staff with any remaining questions.  Full program details are on the website. Take advantage of a 10% tuition discount by submitting your application by the September 30 deadline.  Remember, tuition rates vary by the size of your organization and partial scholarships are available.
ADVOCACY
What Your Nonprofit Can Do About Voter Participation Gaps
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A recent article from the Nonprofit Quarterly highlights what's at stake when nonprofits harness their "civic reach" to overcome gaps in voter participation. It features the resources, webinars and tools offered by Nonprofit VOTE to help nonprofits in this effort. Read the article

Wednesday, 9/21, Noon - 2:00 PM, $5-$10
Community Foundation, 945 S. Main Street, Suite 208, Salinas
Presented by  Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County (NAMC)

Bring a lunch and hear from Monterey County Elections Department staff about how your nonprofit can encourage voter registration. Get updates on some local and state ballot initiatives that impact nonprofits. Register Now. 
 
 
Thursday, 9/22 11:00 AM - Noon, Free  
 
Learn what works and what doesn't when persuading clients and community members to get out and vote.

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