Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL)

Struggling with team alignment? Looking for a peer cohort to dive into leadership principles and best practices? Join us for our summer 2024 Management Essentials Series for Nonprofit Professionals—we have a few seats left, and one is yours! This five-session series is designed to support any nonprofit professional managing people. Whether you’re a newly promoted manager, an experienced leader, or part of a management team, this series is ideal for enhancing your skills and fostering growth. Don’t miss this opportunity—reserve your seat today! https://ow.ly/7CKj50Ru7QE

Calling all nonprofit professionals! The latest trends in the sector are constantly evolving, and our summer cohort for CVNL's Learning & Leadership Series is designed to help you stay ahead. Join us to gain insights and tools to propel your organization forward. Participate in engaged learning sessions led by expert nonprofit practitioners, enhance your professional network, and earn a Certificate of Completion. CVNL's Summer Learning & Leading Series are offered live, online via Zoom. Register online https://lnkd.in/gQfjEVYn May 1 - May 22. Board Governance Boot Camp. Four half-day sessions, 9am – 12pm. Via Zoom. May 1 - May 22. Program Development and Evaluation. Four half-day sessions, 9am – 12pm. Via Zoom. May 9 - June 6. Management Essentials - A Road Map to Managing People. Five half-day sessions, 9am – 12pm. Via Zoom.

Are you feeling alone in the development, strategies, and tactics to grow your nonprofit business? Grab your morning coffee or tea and join us this week for CVNL's Peer Learning Networks (PLNs) - monthly 1.5 hour deep dive conversation with your professional peers. PLNs are topic-driven discussions, led by experts in their field, to help nonprofit leaders like you develop and strengthen your business goals and operations. Find your professional group and join us for a 1.5 hour, live (via Zoom) forum, for working 'on' your business. Peer to peer support, resource sharing, and networking. We are stronger together. *** April 24th, 9 am - 10:30 am (PST).*** HR and Finance Professionals. Topic: Employee Benefits: Trends and Best Practices led by expert Clarke Lancina, CLU Chfc. ***April 25th, 12 pm - 1:30 pm (PST).*** Fundraising and Marketing Professionals. Topic: Steps to Creating Development Plans with CVNL Chief Capacity Building Officer and Certified Fundraising Executive, Tom Hayashi. PLNs are a free to attend for CVNL members, and $10 for non-members. Everyone is welcome to join us. Register online https://ow.ly/RZ8k50R9HPI

April 21 - 27 is National Volunteer Week. We would like to begin this week by extending our deepest gratitude to all the amazing volunteers who give their time, energy, and passion to make a difference in our communities. Your dedication and generosity inspire us every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙 🌟 Did you know? 🌟 CVNL is proud to host a Volunteer of the Month program, shining a spotlight on outstanding volunteers in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties! Each month, we celebrate individuals whose dedication and impact make our communities brighter. Thank you to our April 2024 Volunteers of the Month! Solano County - Solano VOAD, Anita Lowery Sonoma County - COTS, Matt Kell Marin County - Felton Institute LOSS, Stephanie Young Napa County - Community Health Clinic Ole, Inc., Kathy Flamson #Solano #Sonoma #Marin #Napa #RockstarVolunteers #NationalVolunteerWeek #Gratitude #CommunityHeroes #GlobalVolunteerMonth #Strongertogether

"Hey everyone! Let's talk about the power of volunteering. 🌟 What does volunteering mean to you? Is it about giving back to your community, lending a helping hand, or making a difference in someone's life? Share your thoughts and experiences below! April is Global Volunteer Month - Let's inspire each other to continue making a positive impact. A huge shout out of appreciation and thanks to our local #volunteers who continue to show up, support, engage, and contribute to making our communities stronger, safer, and more equitable for all. Photos from CVNL's 2023 Climate Impact Projects in Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin. #Volunteering #Community #GlobalVolunteerMonth #CelebratingService #ClimateImpactProjects #Volunteernow

Nonprofit professionals - join us this month for CVNL's Peer Learning Networks (PLNs). You deserve this. Led by experts in their field, CVNL Peer Learning Networks are live, online networking forums (via Zoom) for discussion, resource sharing, coaching, and peer to peer support. Grab your coffee, or tea, and take a breather from day-to-day business tasks to connect with peers for a 1.5 hour deep dive on topics that will help you develop and strengthen your business goals, and refresh your mind. April 24th, 9 am - 10:30 am (PST). HR and Finance Professionals, join us for a live, online discussion on Employee Benefits: Trends and Best Practices led by expert Clarke Lancina, CLU Chfc. April 25th, 12 pm - 1:30 pm (PST). Fundraising and Marketing Professionals, meet up for a deep dive on Steps to Creating Development Plans with CVNL Chief Capacity Building Officer and Certified Fundraising Executive Tom Hayashi. PLNs are a free benefit for CVNL members, and $10 for non-members. Register online (link in bio)👆 or go to https://ow.ly/QLjs50R9v1U

We're #hiring a new Program Manager - Membership, Learning & Leadership in Santa Rosa, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.

How many hours per week do you spend working 'on' your business vs working 'in' your business? Let's be honest. We could all use more time, right?! But it's hard to break away from the day to day. We get it. We invite you to join us for CVNL's Peer Learning Networks for a monthly 1.5 hour deep dive conversation with nonprofit professionals focused on topics to help you develop and strengthen your business goals. Led by experts in their field, CVNL Peer Learning Networks are live, online networking forums (via Zoom) for discussion, resource sharing, coaching, and peer to peer support. Tap into your professional peer group and join us for an upcoming session this April. You deserve this. April 24th, 9 am - 10:30 am (PST). HR and Finance Professionals, join us for a live, online discussion on Employee Benefits: Trends and Best Practices led by expert Clarke Lancina, CLU Chfc. April 25th, 12 pm - 1:30 pm (PST). Fundraising and Marketing Professionals, meet up for a deep dive on Steps to Creating Development Plans with CVNL Chief Capacity Building Officer and Certified Fundraising Executive Tom Hayashi. PLNs are a free benefit for CVNL members, and $10 for non-members. Register online (link in bio)👆 or go to https://ow.ly/QLjs50R9v1U

We're #hiring a new Program Manager - Membership, Learning & Leadership in Santa Rosa, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Join us this April for CVNL's Peer Learning Networks, where nonprofit leaders convene virtually to share information, dialogue, and collegial support to help take their impact to the next level. April 24th, 9 am - 10:30 am (PST). HR and Finance Professionals, join us for a live, online discussion on Employee Benefits: Trends and Best Practices led by expert Clarke Lancina. April 25th, 12 pm - 1:30 pm (PST). Fundraising and Marketing Professionals, meet up for a deep dive on Steps to Creating Development Plans with CVNL Chief Capacity Building Officer and Certified Fundraising Executive Tom Hayashi. PLNs are a free benefit for CVNL members, and $10 for non-members. Register online (link in bio)👆 or go to https://lnkd.in/eJAkuVbS