Board & Executive Director Roundtables

Rebuilding and Strengthening

In our 2022 Nonprofit Survey, we learned that many of you are “Rebuilding and Strengthening” – looking for support as you assess new opportunities and grow.

Some have faced an in-flow of financial support, expanded programs and partnerships. Others have faced a loss of grants or volunteers and are reevaluating funding models.

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence will introduce a resource this summer to help you stay on top of your finances and business planning – stay tuned.

Thank you,

Susie

Susie Polnaszek, Director

Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE)

CNE Programs

Introducing CNE Office Hours

Do you have a leadership question, challenge, or opportunity on your mind? We are excited to introduce a new way to connect: CNE Office Hours.

CNE staff are a resource for guidance, problem solving and referrals. Sessions are complimentary and always confidential. We look forward to helping you make progress toward your goals.

Book a Time for Office Hours

Nonprofit Board Roundtable

Begins May 17

Noon -1 p.m.

$10 per session ($30 for 4 sessions)

Nonprofit board members: attend this Center for Nonprofit Excellence series to help cultivate a strong working board. You’ll have a chance to explore governance topics alongside fellow community volunteers and grow stronger in your role. Facilitated by ileana Ortega Brunetti.

Learn More & Register

ED Breakfast Roundtable

Continues May 19

9–10:30 a.m.

CFMC, 2354 Garden Rd, Monterey

$15 or $60 for all 5 sessions - includes breakfast

Join us for the Executive Director Breakfast Roundtable to recharge, reconnect, and invest in our growth as nonprofit leaders.

Facilitated by G. Luca Oake.

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Full Workshop Calendar

Other Opportunities

State-Level Advocacy for Nonprofit Contract Reform

May 3, 11 a.m.–Noon

Webinar: Nonprofit Equity Initiative - Seven Bills for Historic Change

Together for Mental Well-Being: Takeaways

Couldn't make it to CNE's Workshop? We are pleased to share this list of resources with you and your nonprofit. Download it here.

Download the Resources

Grants and Support

New Common Grant Application and Deadline for Select Funds

Deadline: 8/4/23 5:00 p.m. or earlier

There’s a new common grant application and deadline for the following select CFMC funds: Northern Monterey County Foundation, Southern Monterey County Foundation, Community Fund for Carmel Valley, Siembra Latinos Fund and Weston Call Fund for Big Sur. Grant guidelines for each fund will be available in June; applications will be available in early July. Award date is in October.

Yield Giving Open Call

Nonprofits with budgets between $1-5M that are community-led and community-focused can apply. Focus areas include those providing access to health care, stable and affordable housing, education and job training, support for sustained employment, asset ownership, civic engagement, and other pathways.