Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Being a supervisor is not easy. It requires not only skills to motivate your staff, but also monitoring and improving their performance. This hands-on workshop will provide a foundation for your success and the success of your staff. The session will be interactive and and will feature brief lectures, experiential exercises, case studies, simulations, skill [ ... ] Continue reading »

Get comfortable making presentations! Whether it is an internal meeting or external meeting with a new donor, learning to communicate effectively is a key skill for any employee. This workshop will help you be more confident and prepared in delivering any type of presentation. This workshop will cover: The do’s and don’ts of presentations How to [ ... ] Continue reading »

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge you need to manage projects more effectively! This workshop is geared to any staff member who is a part of a project team or responsible for leading a project within their organization. Attendees will learn the basic concepts associated with project management and the five key processes for effective project management. Attendees will also leave [ ... ] Continue reading »

Chuck Loring returns to Connecticut by popular demand to deliver this powerful, full-day workshop focused on best practices in governance and fundraising. We’ll take a close look at board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture to understand the correlation between effective boards and successful fundraising. An ideal opportunity for Board/Staff teams, this course offers insights on [ ... ] Continue reading »

You don’t need to be a finance wiz to get comfortable with numbers! This workshop will take the mystery out of financial terms, nonprofit budgets and financial statements. In this interactive session, we’ll walk you through the nonprofit budget process. You’ll learn how to build a basic budget and comprehend key financial terms that all [ ... ] Continue reading »

Now, more than ever, donors are looking for ways to maximize their philanthropic impact when giving to charity.  Attorney Jennifer Pagnillo of Day Pitney will lead a discussion about ways to satisfy your donors' objectives in making charitable gifts. Bring your lunch and join us for this informative and interactive discussion that will include: Steps [ ... ] Continue reading »

This workshop introduces participants to Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA).  It is open to nonprofit organizations seeking to learn a powerful and practical way to measure impact, manage performance, and tell their story to strengthen their organization, increase sustainability and improve community well-being. You will: Understand the basic concepts and language of RBA Learn how to develop [ ... ] Continue reading »

Please join the Community Foundation for this follow-up training on Results-Based Accountability. It is meant for those who have previously attended the "Results-Based Accountability: The Basics" workshop offered by Fairfield County's Community Foundation. In this session, you will:   Understand how performance measurement relates to program purpose and design Refine and construct "How much?", "How [ ... ] Continue reading »

Being a board chair can be a rewarding and challenging experience. As board chair, you are charged with managing the board, building an effective relationship with your Executive Director, providing strategic leadership to the organization and more. With all these responsibilities the role can feel overwhelming at times, but don’t despair. Our Board Chair Essentials [ ... ] Continue reading »

Seeking Connecticut’s Most Innovative Organizations Social Venture Partners Connecticut invites organizations who share the mission of closing the opportunity gap to submit a Letter of Interest for investment. Cross sector initiatives to provide employment or educational opportunities to disadvantaged families are also supported. The success of our investments is fueled by connecting the pooled brain power, time and [ ... ] Continue reading »