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Don’t Miss These Expert-Led Nonprofit Workshops!

08.22.24

Purpose Driven Board Leadership Event

Are you ready to elevate your board’s impact and drive your organization’s mission forward? The Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence invites you to a transformative session:

Light dinner will be provided.

Purpose Driven Board Leadership Event

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

5:30 – 7:30 PM
at Urban Co-Works

116 N Washington Ave, 3rd Floor, Scranton
Cost: $15

Presented by: Susan Decker

Led by Susan Decker, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to align your board’s purpose with your organizational goals. You’ll engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore key principles of purpose-driven leadership, and collaborate with peers on implementing these frameworks in your own board room.

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy

Ready to transform your organization’s approach to philanthropy? The Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence invites you to a game-changing session:

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
8:30 – 11:00 AM
at Urban Co-Works

116 N Washington Ave, 3rd Floor, Scranton
Cost: $15

Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Led by expert Susan Decker, this session will provide you with the essential knowledge and tools to foster a culture of philanthropy within your organization. Discover practical strategies to engage board members in driving financial sustainability, deepen your understanding of effective giving, and learn how to integrate philanthropic practices that make a lasting impact.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for Board Members, Executive Directors, Senior Leadership, and Development Staff dedicated to enhancing their organization’s philanthropic efforts.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your organization’s mission through the power of philanthropy.

Board’s Role in Succession Planning and Ensuring Sustainability

Thursday, September 19, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM
at Urban Co-Works

116 N Washington Ave, 3rd Floor, Scranton
Cost: $15
Light dinner will be provided.

Presented by Susan Decker, this session will dive into the essential role of the board in succession planning, a key to ensuring your organization’s long-term stability and success. Learn how to proactively manage leadership transitions, mitigate risks, and sustain your organization’s mission through thoughtful succession strategies. We’ll clarify the board’s responsibilities and provide actionable steps to secure your organization’s future.

Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for Board Members and Executive Directors committed to safeguarding their organization’s continuity and sustainability.

Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your board with the tools and strategies needed for effective succession planning.

Board’s Role in Succession Planning and Ensuring Sustainability

Registration for nonprofit professionals is now open!

Through a partnership between the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence and eCornell, current and emerging leaders in the nonprofit and civic sector can take courses or earn one of 215+ certificates from Cornell University at a heavily discounted rate.

Participants can take individual courses and earn certificates in areas critical to nonprofit excellence at a heavily discounted rate. Through our online grant management portal, individuals may easily apply for courses available through this partnership between the Center for Community Leadership Nonprofit Excellence and eCornell.