Events

*NOTE: This is event is open to ENLP Alumni only. 10 years of ENLP, an alumni celebration! Come together with your fellow alumni for a reception in celebration of leadership and the Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Program. As you reconnect with your cohort, meet fellow alum, and get a tour of the new Community Foundation space, we will also share highlights and outcomes of the 10-year Alumni survey in a short program.

A 501(c)(3) organization may not support or oppose candidates running for public office. That’s pretty clear cut. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t effective and positive ways to work with elected officials. Come learn the best ways to work with your elected officials to make your nonprofit’s work as impactful as possible.

Following the success and feedback of the Board Leaders Roundtable series, the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond is pleased to introduce its first year of Nonprofit Boards 201 – Deep Dives! In this series, we will take an in-depth look at very specific and highly relevant work facing nonprofit boards. You will have the opportunity to learn from our highly experienced facilitators, as well as other nonprofit board members across the region. Planning for the succession of your CEO…

*NOTE: This is a 3-Part Series open to ENLP Alumni only. July 11, August 8, September 12 *This learning event takes place at the Chrysalis Institute. Come for this facilitated journaling experience designed with ENLP alumni in mind. Each time we’ll explore a different theme as we connect through writing with our inner wisdom, focusing on the interplay of our personal and professional selves. You’ll experience a variety of writing prompts, meditations, quotes, and music, while also learning techniques for…

*NOTE: This is a 3-Part Series August 7, August 14, August 21 Interested in Nonprofit Board Service? New to a nonprofit board? Experienced board member but want to know more? Nonprofit Boards 101 – Board Basics will help you understand what it takes to be an effective board member and the fundamentals of how effective nonprofit boards work. You will also have the opportunity to learn from and network with other board members across the region. This course provides an…

*NOTE: This is a 3-Part Series August 13, August 20, August 27 This is an introductory series on the basic principles and practice of good grant writing. We will review the critical aspect of researching funders to match funding opportunities with the programs and activities of your nonprofit, as well as strategies for approaching funders. We cover the essential elements of a proposal, including need statement, program design, evaluation, and the budget. A particular emphasis on stewardship, reporting, and ethics…

*NOTE: This event is open to ENLP Alumni only. The Birkman Method Signature Report is now being used in the Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Program, in lieu of the Myers Briggs, Type II Indicator. We are offering ENLP Alumni the opportunity to take the Birkman Method Assessment for yourselves followed by a learning workshop to take a deep dive into your results, presented by Melissa Murchison – ENLP coach and Birkman Certified Trainer. Join us for a day of self reflection…

*NOTE: This is a 3-Part Series September 5, September 26, October 10 The Community Foundation and Leadership Metro Richmond have partnered to bring you the Board Leaders Roundtable: Chair Series. These 3-part roundtable series are designed for nonprofit leaders to gain knowledge, learn best practices and network with peers. Board officers of local non-profit organizations are able to receive training tailored to their specific elected positions. These are hosted in partnership with the Community Foundation and currently serve board chairs,…

*NOTE: This is a 3-Part Series September 11, September 17, September 24 Is your volunteer program designed to accommodate the changing trends in volunteerism? Do your Volunteer Coordinators and senior leadership know how to maximize the effectiveness of inter-generational volunteer teams? Are you aware of the Best Practices to engage and retain today’s volunteers? HandsOn Greater Richmond’s Volunteer Management Training Series (VMTS) offers interactive training on how to build and lead a successful volunteer management program. Using an interactive process,…

Following the success and feedback of the Board Leaders Roundtable series, the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond is pleased to introduce its first year of Nonprofit Boards 201 – Deep Dives! In this series, we will take an in-depth look at very specific and highly relevant work facing nonprofit boards. You will have the opportunity to learn from our highly experienced facilitators, as well as other nonprofit board members across the region. In session six of eight, we are…

*NOTE: This is a 3-Part Series September 19, October 3, October 17 The Community Foundation and Leadership Metro Richmond have partnered to bring you Board Leaders Roundtable: Treasurers Series. These 3-part roundtable series are designed for nonprofit leaders to gain knowledge, learn best practices and network with peers. Board officers of local non-profit organizations are able to receive training tailored to their specific elected positions.

Brand Self-Audit: Reviewing Your Organization’s Brand from Head to Toe Give your brand a once over in an interactive session designed to teach you how to examine how you appear visually, in word and in print. Participants should bring all recent printed collateral to the class to enable small group work. -Learn to spot inconsistencies in your messaging and tone -Create a prioritization check-list of items to focus on going forward -Participate in workshop style case studies from classmates More…

Thrive in a Constantly Changing World with tools nonprofit leaders and teams can engage in. This session provides participants with a reminder of our reactive tendencies when we experience threat, and the framework and methodologies of four VUCA Tools (Values, Us, Curiosity, and Aspirations) to enable you to thrive instead of just survive in the midst of challenging times. These tools can enable you to think strategically and respond thoughtfully, instead of just reacting. You’ll take away a sense of…

Following the success and feedback of the Board Leaders Roundtable series, the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond is pleased to introduce its first year of Nonprofit Boards 201 – Deep Dives! In this series, we will take an in-depth look at very specific and highly relevant work facing nonprofit boards. You will have the opportunity to learn from our highly experienced facilitators, as well as other nonprofit board members across the region. Does your board have 100% giving? Why…

So you don’t have money to hire a graphic designer and you don’t even know what a style sheet is or how to get started? This course is designed for nonprofits who need to make the most out of donated services and have little to no budget for marketing. Come learn about: Brand strategy and audience definition and basics of marketing Tips, tools, and tricks to edit your own images and videos The basics of social media as a marketing…