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Nonprofits exist because of community. We exist to serve the human and natural communities that surround us, and to create communities where vibrancy abounds for everyone. To be in community is to build mutually supportive relationships. Nonprofits need our communities' support to reach our shared goals.  We need our peers' support to stay creative in the face of challenges and to celebrate successes! Three opportunities to build those relationships are coming up with support from CNE, and we hope you will join us.  Share your thoughts and successes in building community with me or Susie Polnaszek anytime!
 
Best regards,  
Director Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Community Foundation for Monterey County
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
Series Begins Wednesday, July 25, 2018 4:30-7:30 PM (Subsequent dates TBA) 
Community Foundation for Monterey County, 2354 Garden Road, Monterey  
$400 per organization: 4 workshops, meals & mentoring; some scholarships available
 
 
Gather your team and join national experts, Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training, for this unique, year-long learning experience. Together, you'll create and implement an individual donor fundraising plan. Designed for those who are new to working with individual donors.  

Participants will: 
* Develop confidence and learn skills to lead successful grassroots fundraising efforts;
* Apply these skills to nurture a vibrant, powerful, and sustainable base of individual donors and supporters; and
* Collaborate with other local nonprofit leaders to establish and sustain a peer network of support.
 
Application Deadlines: 9/14 (Early bird); 10/5 (Final)  
Program: December 2018 - December 2019  
Join the diverse network of nonprofit staff
stepping up to greater leadership!
 
 
 
 
"LEAD will allow you to tap into your greatness and help identify your strengths as it relates to both personal and professional development." René Casas, 2017 LEAD Graduate

Learn More:
 
1. Complete an Interest Form  and we will contact you with next steps.

2. RSVP to attend an Information Session for more details and to meet LEAD Alumni:
3. Read full program details online: www.cfmco.org/lead
   
 
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
(coffee and refreshments available at 8:45 AM)
Harden Foundation, 1636 Ercia Street, Salinas 93906 
$20-50 (Sliding scale fee is based on organization budget size.) 
 
Develop connections with fellow executives and step away from the office in a retreat-like setting at this gathering for local nonprofit EDs and senior leaders.  Explore tools for leadership resilience and receive support for ongoing self-care. Offered by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
 
 
 
Thursday, July 19, 2018 5:00 - 8:30 PM
Veterans Transition Center Auditorium, 220 Twelfth Street (off Imjin Road), Marina
$30 (includes supper); $25 for second person from the same organization 
 
This workshop, presented by Community Builders for Monterey County, aims to help nonprofits strengthen their infrastructure and support efforts to recruit board members who can take the organization to the next level. Board recruitment strategies will be identified with exercises to create a recruitment action plan that will build a successful board team.
 
 
MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH ADVOCACY
Nonprofits Standing Up for California (CalNonprofits Convention)
October 18, 2018
California Endowment, 1000 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
 

Keynote Speakers are Tamika Butler, community activist and Executive Director, Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust and Vu Le, Nonprofit AF blogger.
 
 

Deadline: August 3, 2018 5:00 PM ($12,001-$50,000)
Deadline: September 7, 2018 5:00 PM ($5,000-$12,000)  
Program areas: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation, Community Development, and Environment & Animal Welfare

Deadline: September 15, 2018  
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Community Foundation for Monterey County / 2354 Garden Road / Monterey, CA 93940  
831.375.9712 / www.cfmco.org/cne  
 
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