The Center offers education programs to promote impact, adaptability and sustainability of nonprofit organizations in our community.
The Emerging Leaders Program addresses the core competencies needed to effectively manage organizations and complex programs as well as the leadership skills one needs to be successful within our quickly changing sector.
The Board Development Series consists of three courses that provide current and future nonprofit Board Members with the training, tools and fundamentals required to be a productive and effective board member.
Peer networking groups are convened by the Center to provide professionals in the nonprofit sector with opportunities for networking, peer support and professional growth. (Members Only)
Volunteers present both a great opportunity and sometimes a great challenge. The Center offers a variety of programs to help you manage your volunteers and build your volunteer program.
The Center brings together experts and practitioners for learning and reflection by presenting the bi-annual Marin Nonprofit Conference and issue-based Forums.
The Marin Leaders Institute is an innovative, intensive leadership development program designed for established nonprofit executive directors hailing from a wide range of fields and leaders of faith communities.
Nonprofit Conferences
2011 Nonprofit Conference: Conspiring for the Common Good (November 2, 2011)
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Conspiring for the Common Good: Kim Klein Keynote Presentation
SESSION 1:
Communications for the Common Good (Heath Wickline): Tips for Messaging Handout
Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viabiity (Jeanne Bell): Presentation
SESSION 2:
We Are Not Anonymous: How Technology is Transforming Nonprofits (Susan Tenby, John Kenyon & Peter Campbell): Avoiding Social Media Pitfalls Presentation, Web & Email Strategy Presentation, & Technology Strategy & the Cloud Presentation
Overcoming Notorious Fundraising Hurdles (Miguel Gavaldon, Dana Textoris & Brent Copen): Presentation
Empowering Others: Tapping the Talent and Experience of Skill Based Volunteers (Linda Davis & Liz Rottger): Presentation, Volunteer Program Assessment Handout, & What Does Change Look Like Handout
SESSION 3:
Bounce! How Deep Learning Creates Resilient Organizations (Melissa Breach): SSIR Article "The Challenge of Organizational Learning"
Link to Presentation
Graphic Recording by Eris Weaver
Kim Klein's Keynote Address:
Maureen Sedonaen: Building Leaderful Communities:
Center Forums
Marin Arts Forum - November 16, 2011 Meeting Notes
2008 Nonprofit Landscape Study Executive Summary
2008 Nonprofit Landscape Study Full Report