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This program equips nonprofit professionals with strategies to reposition event sponsorship as a mission-driven partnership rather than a transaction. Participants will explore how to design creative, value-driven sponsorship opportunities that authentically align a sponsor’s brand with organizational purpose and community impact. Attendees will also gain practical tools to evaluate sponsorship effectiveness and communicate measurable value, […]

An effective board of directors is essential for strong nonprofit performance. From strategy to oversight to advocacy and fundraising, the board serves as the key leadership of the organization. CNM is inviting board officers and chief executives to attend a half-day workshop that will ensure your board is equipped for leadership. During this workshop, we will cover: […]

A successful campaign can be transformative for a nonprofit organization. Funds raised often increase an agency’s mission impact in exponential ways. But a campaign is also a major undertaking and requires an investment of valuable resources – including the time, treasure and talents of leadership, staff and volunteers. Together, we will discuss the planning and […]

The Evolving Leader A Monthly Leadership Deep-Dive with Jason Vinson If you enjoyed Leading for Good, get ready to go even further. The Evolving Leader is your space to dive deeper into who you are as a leader, sharpen your mindset, and accelerate your career. This expanded series will challenge you, grow you, and equip […]

Cost: Free This session teaches participants how to identify and evaluate federal grant opportunities by finding and interpreting solicitations, assessing alignment between funding opportunities and organizational goals, identifying relevant grant opportunities that match their mission and capacity, and learning how to write effective federal grant proposals. This is a virtual event. Zoom links will be […]

A 2-day hands-on grant writing intensive that walks participants through components of grants, an application, and where to research for grants. The topics covered include: Grant Readiness Grant Types & Components Logic Models Budgets Application Practice Tips & Tricks Hands-on Grant Research Post-Grant Follow-up

Giving and receiving effective feedback is a cornerstone of leveraging self-awareness, self-management, individual/team performance, and leadership potential. The typical workplace environment values communication greatly, but the most significant barrier to effective communication is “assuming it has occurred.”  Do you tell more than you ask?  Judge everything you experience or learn from it? Participants complete the DiSC […]

Join us to learn more about The 6 Types of Working Genius and how to use this research-based framework to reduce frustration and burnout and increase engagement and productivity for yourself and your team. The 6 Types of Working Genius is not a personality test; it’s a productivity tool. During this session we will explore […]

Connect with peers who are strengthening their organizations, explore the fundamentals of nonprofit budgeting and financial oversight, and gain confidence in managing your organization’s resources responsibly.

August 20 | Thursday | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Instructor: Darian Hutto, Senior Content Coordinator, Lemon Seed Marketing Discover how to create impactful content quickly and easily using Canva, whether you’re just getting started or looking to build on your skills. This session will cover essential design tips, simple video editing, and practical strategies to […]

Designed exclusively for nonprofit CEOs, executive directors, and senior leadership teams, the CNM Executive Series equips leaders with the strategies, relationships, and executive insights needed to navigate today's complex nonprofit landscape. Through five immersive sessions led by nationally recognized experts, participants will explore emerging technologies, organizational growth, strategic partnerships, philanthropy, and courageous leadership while building […]