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SUMMARY:Building Sector Power Across Los Angeles County
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWhat becomes possible when we recognize nonprofits as an industry? \nLos Angeles has a nonprofit industry. It is the fourth largest employer in the region\, with much of its economic activity centered on people and local communities. Yet nonprofits are still too often understood primarily as charity rather than as a vital part of our region’s economic infrastructure. \nIt is time to explore a different way of thinking about the sector. \nJoin us for a half day exploratory convening bringing together nonprofit\, foundation\, and government leaders to examine what it could mean to move from charity to infrastructure and build greater sector power across Los Angeles County. \n  \nWhat the Data Tells Us\nNonprofits represent 1.5% of all employer establishments in Los Angeles County\, yet account for 8.5% of employment. The sector generates 12% of economic output and supports 17% of all jobs across the county. \nThis economic impact reflects the unique role nonprofits play in our region. Nonprofits employ people\, provide essential services\, invest in communities\, and direct resources back into the local economy. \nThe data gives us an opportunity to ask a bigger question: If nonprofits are already an economic force in Los Angeles County\, what would change if we started treating them like one? \n  \nFrom Charity to Infrastructure\nHow we understand nonprofits shapes how we support them. \nWhen nonprofits are viewed primarily through the lens of charity\, it influences how they are funded\, included in economic planning\, and understood by government\, philanthropy\, and the broader public. \nRecognizing nonprofits as an industry and essential infrastructure opens the door to a different conversation. One centered on investment\, sustainability\, partnership\, and collective power. \nThis convening is an opportunity to begin that conversation together. \nWhat We’re Exploring\nTogether\, we will explore questions about what it could take to build greater recognition and power for the nonprofit sector across Los Angeles County: \n\nDoes recognizing nonprofits as infrastructure change how we understand the sector’s role and value?\nWhat would it mean to recognize nonprofits as an industry?\nWhat currently prevents the sector from being treated as essential economic infrastructure?\nWhat would greater investment in nonprofit infrastructure look like in practice?\nWhat would nonprofits\, philanthropy\, and government need to do differently to strengthen the sector’s collective power?\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis conversation is designed for \n\nNonprofit executive directors and senior leaders thinking about sector sustainability and growth.\nFoundation and philanthropic leaders are encouraged to attend.\nGovernment leaders and agencies that partner with nonprofits.\n\n  \nIf you are thinking about what comes next for Los Angeles County’s nonprofit sector and how we build greater power together\, we invite you to join this in-person convening.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/building-sector-power26/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Listen\, Learn\, Respond: Making Community Feedback Meaningful
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\nPlease note that this is a free virtual event. \nMost nonprofits gather feedback in some way. But are we asking for feedback to help us decide which programs to scale up\, sunset\, or re-imagine? How can we ask the right questions\, hear what our communities are telling us\, and use that information to guide our decisions? \nWith funding and community needs shifting\, nonprofits are making important decisions about programs\, services\, and resources. It is easier to make decisions the community can understand when we take into consideration what their communities value and need. \nJoin CNM for a conversation facilitated by Listen4Good exploring what meaningful community feedback can look like\, and the many ways organizations can use this information for good. Through practical insights and real-world examples\, we’ll look at how feedback can challenge assumptions we make\, surface what matters most to the people we serve\, and help us feel grounded as we make important decisions about our programs and services. \nWhether you already have a feedback process or are figuring out where to begin\, this session will offer ideas you can take back to your organization. \n\n  \nWhat We’ll Explore\n\nWhat a strong community feedback loop looks like and practices that can make feedback more meaningful and useful.\nHow organizations with different programs and services are using community feedback to strengthen their programs and increase their impact.\nHow to recognize what’s working in your organization’s current feedback practices and where there may be opportunities to strengthen them.\nPractical starting points for making community feedback a more useful part of your organization’s work and decision-making.\n\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis webinar is for nonprofit professionals interested in strengthening how their organizations listen to and learn from the communities they serve\, particularly those involved in program planning and delivery\, organizational strategy\, community engagement\, evaluation\, data\, or fundraising. \nFunders and philanthropic partners interested in community-informed approaches are also welcome. \n  \nFacilitator Bio:\nHeidi Elneil\, Senior Coordinator of Partner Services – Listen4Good \nHeidi Elneil is the Senior Coordinator of Partner Services at Listen4Good and\, in that role\, is the first thought partner that nonprofits have in assessing and strengthening their feedback processes. Before coming to Listen4Good she was the “youth person” for organizations around California – helping develop youth programming and leadership opportunities. She spent years focusing on strengths-based leadership and organizational development and is a certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator. \nAbout Listen4Good \nListen4Good builds nonprofits’ skills to gather and use feedback from the people they serve – turning it into insights for program improvement\, fundraising\, strategic planning\, and equity work. Participating organizations get 1:1 coaching\, group learning\, and a web application with tools and best practices for building strong feedback loops. Since 2016\, Listen4Good has supported over 1\,250 organizations through its 18-month capacity-building program.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/listen-learn-respond-making-community-feedback-meaningful/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Whole Person Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nAs nonprofit leaders\, we have an opportunity to honor our humanity and the humanity of others in the workplace.  \nPlease note that this is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nJoin us for this class that will sharpen your communication\, conflict management\, and change management skills. You’ll deepen your understanding of what it takes to cultivate a workplace where your team members feel safe to bring their authentic selves. \n\n\nTopics include\n\nFive conflict styles\nLearning styles\nGenerations at work\nBiases\nUnderstanding your own emotional triggers\nChange management and fatigue\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nRegistration Fee\n\nEarly Bird : $304 (ends on 9/1)\nGeneral Admission: $330\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships\nIf you are a LACDAC Grantee\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to inquire if you qualify to receive a scholarship for this training. \nInstructor \nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nHealth and Wellness\nTo help create a comfortable learning environment for all participants\, we ask attendees to be mindful of their health and the well-being of others. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of a cold\, flu\, or other contagious illness\, please stay home. Masks are welcome but not required and will be available for anyone who would like one.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success-whole-person-supervision-2/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sold Out Event
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SUMMARY:Financial Planning: The Story Behind the Spreadsheet and the Path Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFor many nonprofit leaders\, financial anxiety didn’t start with budgets and spreadsheets — it started at home. Long before anyone learned to read a balance sheet\, they absorbed a money story: beliefs about debt\, risk\, saving\, and what it means to be “good with money\,” shaped by race\, class\, culture\, and generational experience. Nobody sits you down and teaches you this story. You just learn to carry it\, usually without realizing that’s what you’re doing. \nThis virtual seminar\, hosted by CNM in partnership with BDO\, starts by putting that story into words instead of pretending it doesn’t belong in a professional development conversation. Most nonprofit leaders carry real fear around finances\, and it isn’t a personal failing that needs to be managed alone; it comes from actual structural conditions\, and it’s worth saying out loud in a room full of people carrying something similar. \nA first-generation professional often learns to manage money with no family blueprint for it. For someone else\, class background already decided what counts as acceptable risk before they ever ran a budget line. Culture and generational history draw the line between what gets discussed openly and what stays private\, long before anyone creates a budget or looks at a spreadsheet. \nOnce that ground is set\, we move into strategies and actions: what does real planning looks like when facing a 10%\, 15%\, or 30% funding cut\, when multi-year projections seem unrealistic to plan for and surviving month-to-month has become standard operating procedure rather than navigating through crisis. \nTopics of Discussion\nKey Financial Metrics \nLearn which numbers truly matter for your organization’s financial health\, and how to read them in a way that informs everyday decisions. \nAssessing Revenue and Expense Risk \nTake a clear look at your revenue mix through the lenses of flexibility\, diversity\, and predictability\, and examine your expense structure to see where you have room (or no room) to maneuver. This helps you understand where your organization is most vulnerable—and where you may have more options than you think. \nScenario Planning for Uncertainty \nPractice building simple\, realistic scenarios for 10%\, 15%\, and 30% revenue reductions. Instead of waiting for cuts to happen and reacting in crisis\, you’ll learn how to sketch out options in advance so that conversations with your team and board can be calmer\, clearer\, and more values aligned. \nCash Flow Planning \nMoving from “month‑to‑month survival” to clearer short‑term planning\, understanding how cash flows in and out across the year and what that means for day‑to‑day decision \nWho Should Attend:\n\nLeaders and staff of smaller nonprofits (3M or less in operating)\nOrganizations led by or serving people of color\, first‑generation professionals\, and immigrant communities\nExecutive directors\, finance/operations staff\, and program leaders who play a role in budgeting\, planning\, or financial decision-making
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/financial-planning-the-story-behind-the-spreadsheet-and-the-path-ahead/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Essentials for Effective Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your foundational skills and tools as a new or experienced supervisor.\n\n\n\nPlease note that this is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nSupervising people presents challenges as well as opportunities for growth. This seminar is designed for both new and experienced nonprofit supervisors and those who have had no formal training for their role. In this class\, you’ll sharpen your skills to better plan and prioritize\, communicate with and motivate your staff\, and network and learn from other supervisors. Come away with new approaches for working with your team to best accomplish your goals. \nTopics include:\n\nRole of the supervisor\nManaging relationships\, coming from peers\nSetting priorities and expectations\nNavigating the changing workplace\nSupervising employees remotely and hybrid\nCommunication styles\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nRegistration Fee:\n\nEarly Bird : $304 (ends on 8/27)\nGeneral Admission: $330\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a LACDAC Grantee\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to inquire if you qualify to receive a scholarship for this training. \nInstructor\nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nHealth and Wellness\nTo help create a comfortable learning environment for all participants\, we ask attendees to be mindful of their health and the well-being of others. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of a cold\, flu\, or other contagious illness\, please stay home. Masks are welcome but not required and will be available for anyone who would like one.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success-essentials-for-effective-supervision/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Mission: The Economic Power of Los Angeles County's Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\nWhat if we looked at Los Angeles County’s nonprofit sector not just as a collection of mission-driven organizations\, but as an economic force? \nA new report from the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) and the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Institute for Applied Economics offers a different view. Drawing on IRS Form 990 filings\, Bureau of Labor Statistics data\, and input-output modeling\, the report examines 27\,916 active nonprofit organizations across Los Angeles County and measures the sector’s contributions to employment\, economic output\, labor income\, and public revenue. \nThe findings make the scale of the sector clear: nonprofits contribute approximately $185.6 billion in economic output\, support an estimated 1.16 million jobs\, and generate approximately $28 billion in federal\, state\, and local tax revenue each year. \nJoin CNM and LAEDC for a one-hour webinar exploring what these findings tell us about the nonprofit sector as an essential part of Los Angeles County’s economy—and what this means for nonprofit leaders\, funders\, policymakers\, businesses\, and communities. \n  \nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand how the nonprofit sector compares to other major industries in Los Angeles County.\nExplore the economic impact nonprofits generate through jobs\, wages\, business activity\, and supply chains.\nLearn about the workforce and organizational characteristics that shape the sector\, including the fact that 90% of nonprofit organizations operate with annual income below $1 million.\nExamine the role nonprofits play in strengthening communities and contributing to regional quality of life.\nConsider what it means to recognize the nonprofit sector as an important economic cluster and what that could mean for regional economic strategy\, philanthropy\, and nonprofit organizations.\nExplore why a stronger understanding of the nonprofit sector matters for policymakers\, funders\, business leaders\, and other community stakeholders.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend:\nNonprofit executives and leaders\, philanthropic and funding organizations\, public-sector leaders\, business leaders\, researchers\, nonprofit association and network leaders\, and community stakeholders interested in the economic and social impact of the nonprofit sector are encouraged to attend. \n  \nRegistration Fee\nThis event is offered at no charge. Registration is required.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/beyond-the-mission-the-economic-power-of-los-angeles-countys-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Budget Essentials: Planning\, Priorities\, and Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n Nonprofit organizations are often asked to do more with limited resources while navigating changing funding environments and increasing community needs. A well-developed budget can serve as more than a financial document. It can be a tool for planning\, decision-making\, and organizational sustainability.  \nThis webinar will explore the fundamentals of nonprofit budgeting\, including different types of budgets\, key components of the budget development process\, and approaches for aligning financial resources with organizational priorities. Participants will also examine budgeting strategies that support sustainability and informed decision-making throughout the year.  \nTopics of Discussion: \n\nUnderstanding different types of nonprofit budgets and their purpose \n\n\nKey components of the nonprofit budget planning process \n\n\nBudgeting strategies that support sustainability and long-term planning \n\n\nUsing budgets as a tool for decision-making and organizational accountability \n\n  \nWho Should Attend:\n This webinar is ideal for nonprofit professionals who are new to budgeting responsibilities or would like a refresher on nonprofit budgeting. It may be particularly valuable for executive directors\, program managers\, operations staff\, development professionals\, and others involved in organizational planning and resource allocation.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/nonprofit-budget-essentials-planning-priorities-and-decision-making/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Human-Centered Design: Practical Tools for Nonprofit Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nWhat happens when nonprofit leaders need a spark of new ideas and strategies to adapt to the current times? What if you could tap into the expertise of your staff\, leadership\, community members\, and other stakeholders to unlock powerful ideas with high impact potential? Imagine how workflows could evolve when planning and delivery is rooted in empathy.  \nThis session brings Design Thinking to nonprofit leaders\, a powerful framework that propels a human-centered approach to innovation.  \nThis full-day interactive training invites participants to reimagine how they solve problems\, make decisions\, and design programs by putting empathy and collaboration at the center of their process. Through real-world examples\, peer learning\, and hands-on exercises\, participants will explore how design thinking can spark creativity\, strengthen community connections\, and create systems-level change.  \nDrawing on frameworks from the Stanford d.school and led by Dramatic Results®\, this session blends play\, storytelling\, and teamwork to help attendees connect creativity with strategy in ways that feel both practical and inspiring.  \nWe invite participants to dress comfortably\, be prepared to think on their feet\, and approach complex problems in innovative ways.  \n  \nKey Takeaways \n\nCreative Warm-Ups: Use quick stoke activities like the Metaphor Generator to spark fresh thinking and prepare for deeper design work. \n\n\nLead with Empathy: Learn how to connect with individuals and communities through empathy interviews and reflective questioning to uncover deeper insights. \n\n\nDefine Problems Clearly: Practice building problem statements (POVs) that are specific\, actionable\, and free from pre-embedded solutions. \n\n\nCollaborative Problem-Solving: Explore structured frameworks that promote teamwork\, creativity\, and rapid idea testing. \n\n\nPractical Application: Leave with tools\, resources\, and real-world exercises you can immediately apply to your professional context. \n\n  \nWho Should Attend \nThis training is designed for nonprofit leaders\, organizational decision-makers\, and cross-functional teams who want to bring creativity and collaboration into their work. Human-centered design is most powerful when those at the top are equipped to lead with empathy and adaptability\, setting the tone for cultures of innovation\, inclusivity\, and trust.  \nWhile open to all experience levels\, it will be particularly valuable for:  \n\nLeadership teams seeking to strengthen organization-wide collaboration through Design Thinking principles. \n\n\nProgram and operations managers aiming to spark innovation and think outside the box by taking a feedback-oriented approach to problem solving. \n\n\nProgram teams interested in practicing behaviors that lead to equitable involvement and creative engagement. \n\n  \nFacilitator Bios: \nRyan Nuckolls-Rosa (she/her)\, Executive Director – Dramatic Results®  \nAs Executive Director of Dramatic Results® \, Ryan brings design thinking into the heart of leadership\, aligning creativity with strategy to drive meaningful change. With more than 15 years in nonprofit management and federal grant leadership\, she has secured and directed $12 million in U.S. Department of Education awards\, ensuring compliance\, accountability\, and measurable impact. Ryan has guided large-scale initiatives including the Art of Building a City Project and the SEED (STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration) Project\, a $7.9 million grant\, anchoring design-centered strategies in operational transformation\, stakeholder engagement\, and sustainable growth. Recognized for her ability to implement systems-level change quickly and effectively\, she has cultivated multi-sector partnerships that expand access to the arts in high-need communities. Her career spans work with artists and institutions across the United States\, Europe\, and Asia\, with several years of experience in China\, where she collaborated on exhibitions\, community programming\, and cross-cultural projects that continue to inform her global perspective.  \n  \nTori-Ann Hampton (she/her)\, Curriculum Manager – Dramatic Results®  \nTori-Ann Hampton is an educator\, artist\, and design strategist who leads the design team at Dramatic Results®. She drives the creation of innovative learning experiences\, professional development programs\, and systems that help communities better understand and solve complex challenges. With the power of a listening ear\, a curious mind\, and the courage to take creative risks\, she approaches design as an iterative journey—where feedback serves as a pilot for discovery and growth. As part of the federally funded SEED (STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration) Project\, Tori-Ann led curriculum design across communities\, utilizing human-centered design to build equity-driven learning that empowers educators\, inspires program designers\, and engages learners. With 20 years of experience in education\, she has worked within school districts\, private educational companies\, and nonprofits to drive meaningful change. Her work blends artistry and strategy\, transforming bold ideas into systems and practices that create lasting impact.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/human-centered-design-practical-tools-for-nonprofit-problem-solving/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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SUMMARY:Evaluation and Data Systems for Maximum Impact
DESCRIPTION:About This Event:\nMost nonprofits aren’t short on data — they’re short on systems to make it useful. This seminar focuses on the infrastructure side of organizational learning: how to build evaluation practices and data systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments. Participants examine what it takes to move from scattered data collection to coherent\, decision-ready information. The goal isn’t a perfect system. It’s a functional one that your organization can maintain\, learn from\, and improve over time.  \n  \nTopics of Discussion: \n\nBuilding evaluation infrastructure without a dedicated data team \nMoving from scattered data collection to coherent\, usable information \nSelecting and maintaining data systems that fit your resources \nTurning data into decisions: what that actually looks like in practice \nSustaining evaluation practices over time in resource-constrained environments \n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \nExecutive directors\, program managers\, and operations staff responsible for evaluation\, learning\, or data especially those navigating the gap between what their organization tracks and what they actually need to know.  \n  \nFacilitator Bio:\nPassionate about real transformation\, Cynthia approaches adult learning as a delicate balance between business management skills\, self-assuredness\, and a clear sense of purpose. Trained as a mixed-methods program evaluator\, her approach blends spiritual tenants with change management strategies.  Cynthia holds a MA from UCLA in Social Research Methodology\, a BA from UC Berkeley in Peace and Conflict Studies and Education and is a graduate of Dr. Yasmin Davidds’ Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Program.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/evaluation-and-data-systems-for-maximum-impact/
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T130000
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SUMMARY:State of the Sector: Summer Update
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nCNM’s State of the Sector Lecture Series provides nonprofit leaders with a structured\, honest look at the current landscape — what’s changing\, what it means for organizations in Southern California\, and what CNM is tracking heading into the next fiscal year. This session covers the LA mayoral race and emerging discourse on the nonprofit sector’s role in city governance\, new strategic directions from major foundations for FY27\, key federal-level policy developments affecting the sector\, and a look ahead at CNM’s own program offerings.  \nTopics of Discussion:  \n\nThe political and civic context shaping nonprofit sector conditions in Los Angeles \n\n\nMajor foundation strategic pivots in FY27 and what they mean for funding priorities \n\n\nThe nonprofit lifecycle framework and how to assess your organization’s current stage \n\n\nKey federal policy developments and their downstream effects on local nonprofit operations \n\n\nCNM program offerings and how to position your organization for what’s ahead \n\n  \nWho Should Attend:\nExecutive directors and senior nonprofit leaders who want a clear\, grounded read of the current sector moment — and a framework for connecting sector-level trends to their own organizational planning.  \n  \nFacilitator Bio:\nDr. Rigoberto Marquez is a first generation professional and comes to CNM with powerful educational and professional experiences at the intersections of inclusion\, equity\, access\, integrative learning\, and transformational change. He brings over 20 years of experience leading projects\, programs and system change at the intersection of professional development and community engagement.  A Los Angeles native\, a lifelong public-school student and a beneficiary of community and public programs. Rigioberto is deeply committed to cultivating partnerships\, fostering inclusive learning cultures\, and advancing civic involvement and engagement across the Los Angeles region. He received his PhD from UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies\, and has held faculty positions at Stanford\, Columbia University and at UCLA Center for Community Engagement.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/state-of-the-sector-summer-update/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260622T224756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T224756Z
UID:29960-1784820600-1784826000@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Rooted & Leading: First Generational Professionals in the Nonprofit Sector
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nMany nonprofit leaders carry something into the room that doesn’t show up in their resume: the experience of being the first — first in their family to hold a professional role\, first in their community to access certain spaces\, or first in their organization to lead from a particular identity. This webinar names that experience directly and explores what it means to lead from it — not despite it. Participants will examine how identity and lived experience shape leadership style\, organizational culture\, and the way we carry authority. This is not a workshop about overcoming your background. It’s about understanding what you already bring.  \n\nTopics of Discussion: \nHow first-generation and lived experience identities show up in professional leadership contexts. The difference between managing identity in the workplace and leading from it. How your background shapes your relationship to authority\, hierarchy\, and accountability. Organizational dynamics that can activate imposter experience — and tools for navigating them. Connecting personal leadership identity to organizational culture and team dynamics  \n\nWho Should Attend: \nNonprofit professionals who identify as first-generation\, who have led from lived experience\, or who are navigating the tension between personal identity and professional authority.  \n\nFacilitator Bio: \nDr. Rigoberto Marquez is a first generation professional and comes to CNM with powerful educational and professional experiences at the intersections of inclusion\, equity\, access\, integrative learning\, and transformational change. He brings over 20 years of experience leading projects\, programs and system change at the intersection of professional development and community engagement.  A Los Angeles native\, a lifelong public-school student and a beneficiary of community and public programs. Rigioberto is deeply committed to cultivating partnerships\, fostering inclusive learning cultures\, and advancing civic involvement and engagement across the Los Angeles region. He received his PhD from UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies\, and has held faculty positions at Stanford\, Columbia University and at UCLA Center for Community Engagement.  
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/rooted-leading-first-generational-professionals-in-the-nonprofit-sector/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T123000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260714T163939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T164154Z
UID:30016-1784808000-1784809800@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Management Certificate (NMC): Info Session
DESCRIPTION:About This Event:\n\n\nJoin us online for a comprehensive virtual information session delving into the details of our upcoming Nonprofit Management Certificate Program cohort. Please note that attending the information session is optional and not a requirement to apply for participation in the cohort program. \nThis information session will be recorded and provided to all who register to attend. \n  \nApplication Timeline:\nThis cohort-based learning journey includes multiple interactive workshop sessions\, a hands-on project\, peer learning\, and more! \nApplication Opens: Friday\, July 10\, 2026 \nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026 \nApplication Link: Nonprofit Management Certificate – Program Application \nProgram Cost: $1\,500 (due only once accepted into the program) \n  \nOverview:\nDesigned as a cohort-program based learning experience\, this 45+ hour program builds leadership capacity nonprofit professionals need to navigate the complex challenges facing the sector\, from unprecedented burnout and funding instability to increasing demands on workforce transformation. This cohort is designed specifically for new and emerging nonprofit managers who are ready to deepen their leadership practice in community with peers at a similar stage of their journey. \nThe program serves nonprofit professionals across various mid-leadership and management roles who are navigating the realities of today’s nonprofit workforce. Whether you’ve recently stepped into your first management role or are a few years in and looking to sharpen your approach\, this cohort meets you where you are and builds from there. \nOur teaching model centers peer learning\, real world application and a collective sense-making; participants will move beyond traditional management frameworks to develop new and transformational approaches to systems change at work. Participants will also apply their learning through a culminating organization or community improvement project that speaks to the current real systems-level challenges. Throughout the program\, you’ll identify a meaningful challenge within your organization or community that requires more than technical fixes\, but something that calls for shifts in relationships\, power dynamics\, mental models\, or structural conditions. \n\n\n  \nWe Are Offering This Program in Two Options:\nOption 1 – Hybrid (Wednesdays)\nIn person sessions are 9:00am to 5:00pm (downtown LA)\, virtual sessions are 9:00am to 1:00pm (via Zoom) \n\nAugust 26 – in person\nSeptember 9 – in person\nSeptember 23 – virtual\nOctober 7 – in person\nOctober 21 – virtual\nNovember 4 – virtual\nNovember 18 – in person\nDecember 9 – in person\n\n  \nOption 2 – In Person (Thursdays) \nAll sessions are in person from 9:00am to 5:00pm (downtown LA) \n\nSeptember 3\nSeptember 17\nOctober 1\nOctober 15\nOctober 29\nNovember 12\nDecember 3\n\n  \nIntended Program Audience: \nThis cohort is designed for nonprofit emerging leaders or mid-level managers (within first five years of managing people\, programs\, or projects).\n  \nProgram Experience\nThis cohort-based learning journey includes multiple interactive workshop sessions\, a hands-on project\, peer learning\, and more! \n  \nTo learn more contact Patricia Navarro\, Senior Learning Manager\, at pnavarro@cnmsocal.org
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/nonprofit-management-certificate-nmc-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cnmsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NMC-Info-session.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260627T005040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T005040Z
UID:29956-1784710800-1784721600@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Partnerships That Matter: Building Trust-Driven Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nWhat does it really take to build partnerships that last? This hands-on\, interactive seminar invites you to slow down\, reflect\, and reconnect with the human side of your work – because at the heart of every great partnership is a great relationship. \nThrough a blend of solo reflection\, lively partner conversations\, and group dialogue\, you’ll explore a four-part framework designed to help you show up more intentionally in your partnerships: \n\nPurpose — Reconnect with your why and discover what drives the people you work alongside\nProwess — Celebrate your strengths\, uncover your unique gifts\, and imagine new ways to bring them to your work\nCommunication — Explore your communication values — in collaboration\, in conflict\, and everything in between\nPlay — Rediscover the joy\, laughter\, and abundance that can make partnerships not just productive\, but genuinely energizing\n\nYou’ll leave with fresh insights about yourself\, a deeper appreciation for your colleagues and partners\, and practical tools for nurturing partnerships at every stage of the journey — from those just beginning to those you’re working to sustain and grow. \nCome ready to think\, connect\, and maybe even laugh a little. You might be surprised by what you discover. \n  \nFacilitator Bio\nTamara McDonald (she/her) – Coach\, Educator\, and Community-Centered Leader\, Dramatic Results \nTamara McDonald is a coach\, educator\, and community-centered leader who brings more than a decade of experience designing learning experiences that strengthen collaboration\, leadership\, and equity. Her work spans higher education\, workforce development\, athletics\, and nonprofit leadership\, with a consistent focus on helping individuals and organizations build meaningful relationships that create lasting impact. Prior to joining the nonprofit sector\, Tamara served as the Statewide Administrative Chief for the California Labor Commissioner’s Office\, where she led statewide workforce and leadership initiatives focused on access\, engagement\, and opportunity. \nAs a facilitator\, Tamara combines instructional leadership and coaching to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and empowered to contribute. Drawing from her experience as an adjunct professor\, program manager\, and coach\, she helps teams reconnect to purpose\, communicate with intention\, and build trust-driven partnerships that support creativity\, joy\, and collective growth.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/partnerships-that-matter-building-trust-driven-collaboration/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cnmsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Partnerships-Power.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260713T175342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T175342Z
UID:30005-1783641600-1785455999@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Management Certificate: Apply Now
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit Management Certificate: Apply Today\nApplication Timeline: \nThis cohort-based learning journey includes multiple interactive workshop sessions\, a hands-on project\, peer learning\, and more! \nApplication Opens: Friday\, July 10\, 2026 \nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026 \nApplication Link: Nonprofit Management Certificate – Program Application \nProgram Cost: $1\,500 \n  \nWe Are Offering This Program in Two Options:\nOption 1 – Hybrid (Wednesdays)\nIn person sessions are 9:00am to 5:00pm (downtown LA)\, virtual sessions are 9:00am to 1:00pm (via Zoom) \n\nAugust 26 – in person\nSeptember 9 – in person\nSeptember 23 – virtual\nOctober 7 – in person\nOctober 21 – virtual\nNovember 4 – virtual\nNovember 18 – in person\nDecember 9 – in person\n\n  \nOption 2 – In Person (Thursdays) \nAll sessions are in person from 9:00am to 5:00pm (downtown LA) \n\nSeptember 3\nSeptember 17\nOctober 1\nOctober 15\nOctober 29\nNovember 12\nDecember 3\n\n  \nAbout This Cohort Experience:\nThe Nonprofit Management Certificate is designed as a cohort-program based learning experience\, this 45+ hour program builds leadership capacity nonprofit professionals need to navigate the complex challenges facing the sector\, from unprecedented burnout and funding instability to increasing demands on workforce transformation. This program is designed specifically for new and emerging nonprofit managers who are ready to deepen their leadership practice in community with peers at a similar stage of their journey. \nThe certificate serves nonprofit professionals across various mid-leadership and management roles who are navigating the realities of today’s nonprofit workforce. Whether you’ve recently stepped into your first management role or are a few years in and looking to sharpen your approach\, this cohort meets you where you are and builds from there. \nOur teaching model centers peer learning\, real world application and a collective sense-making; participants will move beyond traditional management frameworks to develop new and transformational approaches to systems change at work. Participants will also apply their learning through a culminating organization or community improvement project that speaks to the current real systems-level challenges. Throughout the program\, you’ll identify a meaningful challenge within your organization or community that requires more than technical fixes\, but something that calls for shifts in relationships\, power dynamics\, mental models\, or structural conditions. \n\n  \nIntended Program Audience:\nThis cohort is designed for nonprofit emerging leaders or mid-level managers (within first five years of managing people\, programs\, or projects). \nTo learn more contact Patricia Navarro\, Senior Learning Manager\, at pnavarro@cnmsocal.org
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/nonprofit-management-certificate-apply-now/
LOCATION:The California Endowment\, 1000 Alameda Street\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cnmsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NMC-Info-session.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T113000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260617T000556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185010Z
UID:29928-1783594800-1783596600@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Management Certificate (NMC): Info Session
DESCRIPTION:About This Event:\n\n\nJoin us online for a comprehensive virtual information session delving into the details of our upcoming Nonprofit Management Certificate Program cohort. Please note that attending the information session is optional and not a requirement to apply for participation in the cohort program. \nThis information session will be recorded and provided to all who register to attend. \nOverview:\nDesigned as a cohort-program based learning experience\, this 45+ hour program builds leadership capacity nonprofit professionals need to navigate the complex challenges facing the sector\, from unprecedented burnout and funding instability to increasing demands on workforce transformation. This cohort is designed specifically for new and emerging nonprofit managers who are ready to deepen their leadership practice in community with peers at a similar stage of their journey. \nThe program serves nonprofit professionals across various mid-leadership and management roles who are navigating the realities of today’s nonprofit workforce. Whether you’ve recently stepped into your first management role or are a few years in and looking to sharpen your approach\, this cohort meets you where you are and builds from there. \nOur teaching model centers peer learning\, real world application and a collective sense-making; participants will move beyond traditional management frameworks to develop new and transformational approaches to systems change at work. Participants will also apply their learning through a culminating organization or community improvement project that speaks to the current real systems-level challenges. Throughout the program\, you’ll identify a meaningful challenge within your organization or community that requires more than technical fixes\, but something that calls for shifts in relationships\, power dynamics\, mental models\, or structural conditions. \n\n\n  \nWe are offering this program in the following modality: \nIn Person (Thursdays) \nAll sessions are in person from 9:00am to 5:00pm (downtown LA) \n\nSeptember 3\nSeptember 17\nOctober 1\nOctober 15\nOctober 29\nNovember 12\nDecember 3\n\n\nIntended Program Audience: \nThis cohort is designed for nonprofit emerging leaders or mid-level managers (within first five years of managing people\, programs\, or projects). \nProgram Experience\nThis cohort-based learning journey includes multiple interactive workshop sessions\, a hands-on project\, peer learning\, and more! \nApplication Deadline:\nApplication Opens: Friday July 10th\, 2026 \nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026. \nTo learn more contact Patricia Navarro\, Senior Learning Manager\, at pnavarro@cnmsocal.org
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/nonprofit-management-certificate-nmc-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cnmsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NMC-Info-session.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T140000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260504T212741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T044329Z
UID:29863-1781096400-1781100000@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Sustaining the Nonprofit Workforce: People\, Culture\, and Development
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nNonprofit organizations are navigating ongoing challenges related to staff capacity\, retention\, and long-term workforce sustainability.  \nThis one-hour webinar will focus on people\, culture\, and workforce development\, with an emphasis on supporting staff growth and strengthening organizational culture. The session will explore how organizations can create more intentional approaches to leadership development\, staff advancement\, and workplace culture.  \n  \nAreas of Focus: \n\nExplore approaches to supporting staff growth and leadership development  \n\n\nExamine how organizational culture shapes staff experience and retention  \n\n\nConsider the role of HR in workforce development and long-term sustainability  \n\n\nIdentify ways to create more intentional pathways for staff advancement \n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals looking to strengthen how their organizations support staff and build a more sustainable workforce.   \nWhile open to anyone involved in HR-related work\, it will be particularly valuable for:   \n\nHR staff responsible for managing operations\, policies\, and internal processes  \n\n\nOperations staff supporting or overseeing HR-related function  \n\n\nProgram managers and directors whose work intersects with staff processes and team management  \n\n\nExecutive leaders seeking greater visibility into how HR practices impact organizational effectiveness \n\n  \nFacilitator Bio: \nVictor H. Lopez\, J.D.\, MSHRM (he/him)  \nVictor is a results-driven human resources executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience across nonprofit and private sectors. He brings deep expertise in employee relations\, leadership development\, and strategic HR initiatives\, with a focus on strengthening organizational culture and performance.  \nHe has designed and led scalable training programs that support staff growth\, strengthen management practices\, and address complex workplace dynamics. His experience includes labor negotiations\, dispute resolution\, and advancing equity-informed HR strategies.  \nVictor works closely with boards\, executive teams\, and community-based organizations to build HR infrastructure\, develop compensation strategies\, and support long-term talent retention. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. 
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/sustaining-the-nonprofit-workforce-people-culture-and-development/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T160000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260415T002113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T044723Z
UID:29836-1781082000-1781107200@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Challenges & Change
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nBuild your confidence around handling challenging conversations.\n\n\n\nPlease note that this is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nIn this all day training you’ll learn and practice proven communication methods that can help you\, as a supervisor\, keep your team on track. We will explore how timely and well-delivered feedback contributes to improved employee performance and can help you build a stronger team. \nTopics include\n\nActive Listening\nIdentifying the Root Problem\nFeedback Model\nPreparing for and having Difficult Conversations\nPerformance Reviews – year around\nSuperviisng during Continual Change\nEmployee Motivation and Burnout\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nThis program meets in person on Wednesday\, June 10th\, from 9:00am to 4:00pm \nRegistration Fee\n\nEarly Bird : $249 (ends on May 27)\nGeneral Admission: $275\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \nInstructor\nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nCOVID Protocols\nMasks are not required at this time\, but we ask you to be considerate of fellow attendees’ health and comfort and practice mindful social distancing. If you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu symptoms\, please stay at home. We are monitoring developments around COVID-19 and will adjust event guidelines accordingly.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success-challenges-change/
CATEGORIES:Sold Out Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T140000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260504T212207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T212829Z
UID:29857-1780491600-1780495200@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Sustaining the Nonprofit Workforce: Mitigating Organizational Risk
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nNonprofit organizations are often navigating complex requirements related to compliance\, policies\, and workplace practices\, while balancing limited capacity and competing priorities.  \nThis one-hour webinar will focus on the role of HR in supporting risk mitigation and organizational stability. The session will explore how organizations can approach compliance\, policies\, and day-to-day practices in ways that are more proactive and consistent.  \n  \nAreas of Focus: \n\nExplore the role of HR in identifying and addressing organizational risk \n\n\nExamine key considerations related to compliance\, policies\, and workplace practices \n\n\nConsider approaches to shifting from reactive to more proactive HR practices \n\n\nIdentify ways to support greater consistency and clarity in HR-related decision-making \n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals looking to strengthen how their organizations approach HR-related risk and compliance.  \nWhile open to anyone involved in HR-related work\, it will be particularly valuable for:  \n\nHR staff responsible for managing operations\, policies\, and internal processes \n\n\nOperations staff supporting or overseeing HR-related function \n\n\nProgram managers and directors whose work intersects with staff processes and team management \n\n\nExecutive leaders seeking greater visibility into how HR practices impact organizational effectiveness \n\n  \nFacilitator Bio: \nVictor H. Lopez\, J.D.\, MSHRM (he/him)  \nVictor is a results-driven human resources executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience across nonprofit and private sectors. He brings deep expertise in employee relations\, leadership development\, and strategic HR initiatives\, with a focus on strengthening organizational culture and performance.  \nHe has designed and led scalable training programs that support staff growth\, strengthen management practices\, and address complex workplace dynamics. His experience includes labor negotiations\, dispute resolution\, and advancing equity-informed HR strategies.  \nVictor works closely with boards\, executive teams\, and community-based organizations to build HR infrastructure\, develop compensation strategies\, and support long-term talent retention. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. 
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/29857/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cnmsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mitigating-Organizational-Risk_June-3.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T140000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260504T204315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T204315Z
UID:29854-1779886800-1779890400@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Sustaining the Nonprofit Workforce: Strengthening HR Operations
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nHR operations in nonprofit organizations are often carried out in response to immediate needs\, with limited time to step back and assess whether systems are working as intended. This can result in inconsistent practices and heavy reliance on manual or reactive approaches.  \nThis one-hour webinar provides a focused overview of core HR operations\, including day-to-day responsibilities and internal processes. The session will highlight how organizations can strengthen their structure\, improve consistency\, and support more effective HR practices.  \n  \nAreas of Focus: \n\nOverview of core HR operational functions within nonprofit organizations \n\n\nCommon challenges that contribute to reactive and inconsistent practices \n\n\nKey considerations for strengthening structure across day-to-day HR processes \n\n\nUnderstanding how operational gaps impact broader organizational functioning \n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals looking to better understand how day-to-day HR operations impact broader organizational functioning and internal coordination.  \nWhile open to anyone involved in HR-related work\, it will be particularly valuable for:  \n\nHR staff responsible for managing operations\, policies\, and internal processes \n\n\nOperations staff supporting or overseeing HR-related function \n\n\nProgram managers and directors whose work intersects with staff processes and team management \n\n\nExecutive leaders seeking greater visibility into how HR practices impact organizational effectiveness \n\n  \nFacilitator Bio: \nVictor H. Lopez\, J.D.\, MSHRM (he/him)  \nVictor is a results-driven human resources executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience across nonprofit and private sectors. He brings deep expertise in employee relations\, leadership development\, and strategic HR initiatives\, with a focus on strengthening organizational culture and performance.  \nHe has designed and led scalable training programs that support staff growth\, strengthen management practices\, and address complex workplace dynamics. His experience includes labor negotiations\, dispute resolution\, and advancing equity-informed HR strategies.  \nVictor works closely with boards\, executive teams\, and community-based organizations to build HR infrastructure\, develop compensation strategies\, and support long-term talent retention. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. 
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/sustaining-the-nonprofit-workforce-strengthening-hr-operations/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cnmsocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sustaining-the-Nonprofit-Workforce_May-27.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20261101T192043
CREATED:20260415T001400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002138Z
UID:29825-1779354000-1779364800@cnmsocal.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Marketing: Brand\, Storytelling\, & Community-Centered Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nNonprofits are navigating increasing pressure around how they communicate. Whether responding to public scrutiny\, shifting funding landscapes\, or questions around what can and cannot be said.  \nThis session creates space to step back and think more intentionally about how organizations communicate in this moment. Together\, we will explore how brand and storytelling can support clarity\, consistency\, and connection\, while staying grounded in the communities organizations serve.  \nThrough discussion\, examples\, and an interactive brand archetype exercise\, participants will reflect on how their organization shows up\, how messages are shaped\, and how to navigate communication decisions in a changing environment.  \n Topics of Discussion\n\nExplore how to approach communications in uncertain environments\, including navigating public perception and funding-related sensitivities \nDistinguish between messaging and storytelling\, and how each shape how organizations are understood \nReflect on organizational brand and how it connects to the communities served \nEngage in a brand archetype exercise to help identify a clear and consistent communication approach \nConsider how communication practices can support connection and alignment across organizations\, rather than working in isolation \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals looking to strengthen how their organization communicates in a rapidly changing environment.  \nWhile open to anyone involved in communications\, storytelling\, or public engagement\, it will be particularly valuable for:  \n\nCommunications and Marketing Staff looking to strengthen messaging and better connect brand and storytelling \nExecutive Directors and Organizational Leaders navigating how to communicate during uncertainty\, public scrutiny\, or funding shifts \nDevelopment and Fundraising Professionals working to strengthen the connection between communications and donor engagement \nAnyone involved in shaping or delivering organizational messaging\, especially those balancing multiple roles without a dedicated communications team \n\nFacilitators\nMel deVivar (she/her) – Founder and Design Director\, Designing with Mel   \nMel is on a mission to make marketing and communications feel more accessible\, approachable\, and real. She works alongside mission-driven nonprofits and BIPOC entrepreneurs\, helping them share their stories with clarity and confidence.  \nBefore stepping into the design world\, Mel spent 15+ years in higher education creating learning experiences rooted in equity and inclusion. That foundation continues to shape her work today as a user experience designer.  \nShe knows firsthand that design—like education—can be shaped by power and gatekeeping. That’s why she believes in co-creating with her clients\, building with them (not just for them) in ways that feel empowering and aligned.  \nA Bay Area native\, you can find Mel at live shows\, trying new restaurants\, or deep into her latest K-drama.  \n  \nMike de Vera (he/him) – National Marketing Director\, Project by Project  \nMike is a content strategist\, where he helps organizations and small businesses leverage their target audiences to craft tailored and compelling social media engagement strategies. Mike has a wealth of experience in higher education\, producing digital content (video\, newsletter\, live programs) for computer science online students across the country.  \nHe also leads marketing campaigns across three cities (Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, and New York) for Project by Project\, a nonprofit focused on philanthropy\, volunteerism\, and leadership in the AAPI community. Lastly\, he is the founder of Lil Nomad Productions\, which offers video services to nonprofits and small business entrepreneurs. When he is not working\, he is on his way to another country\, trying a new restaurant\, or meeting other creatives.  \nCOVID Protocols\nMasks are not required at this time\, but we ask you to be considerate of fellow attendees’ health and comfort and practice mindful social distancing. If you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu symptoms\, please stay at home. We are monitoring developments around COVID-19 and will adjust event guidelines accordingly.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/nonprofit-marketing-brand-storytelling-community-centered-practice/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Financial Governance: Roles\, Responsibilities\, and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nNonprofit boards play a critical role in financial oversight\, yet expectations around this responsibility are not always clearly understood. Join us to explore how board members can more effectively engage in financial governance and support organizational accountability.  \nThis webinar will focus on the financial roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members\, including how to approach oversight\, key questions to ask when reviewing financial information\, and practices that support strong financial management and decision-making.  \nTopics of Discussion\n\nThe role of the board in financial governance and oversight \nKey financial questions to guide board review and discussion \nUnderstanding financial documents\, including budgets and reports \nFinancial management practices that support accountability and sustainability \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis webinar is ideal for current nonprofit board members\, individuals considering board service\, and nonprofit professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of financial oversight and governance.  \nFacilitator\nJennifer Banks\, FCA (she/hers)- Director\, Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)\, LLC  \nWith over 15 years of nonprofit\, private\, and public sector accounting experience gained through her work in both the United States and England\, Jennifer partners with nonprofit leaders\, boards\, and finance teams to strengthen financial foundations\, improve clarity\, and support informed decision‑making.  \nPrior to joining YPTC\, Jennifer worked at Deloitte as an Assistant Manager in the Charities and Entrepreneurial Business Team. She has held nonprofit finance leadership roles in both England and Southern California and is an active fellowship member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Now based in Southern California\, Jennifer is passionate about working with the region’s diverse nonprofit community.  \nJennifer regularly shares her perspective through YPTC national webinars\, as a guest on The Nonprofit Show\, and through training and sector convenings. She enjoys collaborating with colleagues across the nonprofit ecosystem to advance strong governance\, financial stewardship\, and sustainable mission impact. \nCOVID Protocols\nMasks are not required at this time\, but we ask you to be considerate of fellow attendees’ health and comfort and practice mindful social distancing. If you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu symptoms\, please stay at home. We are monitoring developments around COVID-19 and will adjust event guidelines accordingly.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/financial-governance-roles-responsibilities-and-practice/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:State of the Sector Series: LA Well-Being Insights From Measure of America
DESCRIPTION:Description\nNonprofit organizations are navigating increasing complexity across the communities they serve. CNM’s State of the Sector Series brings together research and real-world context to help nonprofit professionals better understand the broader conditions shaping their work.  \nThis virtual event will feature researchers from Measure of America presenting findings from A Portrait of Los Angeles County 2026\, examining how people across the county are faring in health\, education\, and economic opportunity. Grounded in engagement with community members across the county\, the report goes beyond statistics to reflect the lived conditions shaping our communities.  \nFindings from the report will be highlighted\, along with trends shaping well-being across Los Angeles County.  \nAcross Los Angeles County\, outcomes vary significantly by geography\, race\, and income. For example\, a baby born in Westwood can expect to live 16 more years than one born in Sun Village\, and over 133\,000 young people are neither in school nor working. These disparities provide important context for nonprofit organizations working across the region.  \nThis event is offered at no cost and is open to the nonprofit community.  \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is ideal for nonprofit professionals who want to better understand the conditions shaping the communities they serve\, including executive directors\, program staff\, development professionals\, and board members across the Greater Los Angeles area.  \nAbout Measure of America\nMeasure of America (MOA) promotes fact-based public debate about well-being and access to opportunity in the United States\, focusing on three issues Americans care deeply about: health\, education\, and standard of living. Through national and state reports\, thematic briefs\, and interactive websites such as DATA2GO.NYC\, Measure of America aims to breathe life into numbers\, using data to create compelling narratives that foster greater understanding of our shared challenges and greater support for people-centered policies.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/state-of-the-sector-series-la-well-being-insights-from-measure-of-america/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T140000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Financial Health in Today’s Nonprofit Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin this session to explore financial considerations nonprofit leaders should understand in today’s changing environment.  \nNonprofit organizations are operating in a time of financial uncertainty. Shifts in funding\, economic conditions\, and evolving community needs are raising new questions for nonprofit leaders and community-based organizations.  \nThis webinar will explore financial considerations affecting nonprofit organizations today\, including scenario planning\, revenue diversification\, and maintaining compliance with nonprofit regulations.  \nTopics of Discussion \n\nApproaches to scenario planning in a changing financial environment \nConsiderations for diversifying revenue to support financial sustainability \nBest practices and questions to ask during the scenario planning process \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals who want to better understand the financial environment\, shaping nonprofit work today.  \nWhile open to anyone working in or with nonprofit organizations\, it may be particularly useful for:  \n\nExecutive Directors and CEOs responsible for organizational sustainability \nFinance and operations staff supporting budgeting and planning\nProgram leaders managing funding constraints and program delivery \nBoard members involved in financial oversight and governance \nNonprofit professionals seeking to better understand financial planning in uncertain conditions \n\n\nFacilitator\nJennifer Banks\, FCA (she/hers)- Director\, Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)\, LLC  \nWith over 15 years of nonprofit\, private\, and public sector accounting experience gained through her work in both the United States and England\, Jennifer partners with nonprofit leaders\, boards\, and finance teams to strengthen financial foundations\, improve clarity\, and support informed decision‑making.  \nPrior to joining YPTC\, Jennifer worked at Deloitte as an Assistant Manager in the Charities and Entrepreneurial Business Team. She has held nonprofit finance leadership roles in both England and Southern California and is an active fellowship member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Now based in Southern California\, Jennifer is passionate about working with the region’s diverse nonprofit community.  \nJennifer regularly shares her perspective through YPTC national webinars\, as a guest on The Nonprofit Show\, and through training and sector convenings. She enjoys collaborating with colleagues across the nonprofit ecosystem to advance strong governance\, financial stewardship\, and sustainable mission impact.  \nCOVID Protocols\nMasks are not required at this time\, but we ask you to be considerate of fellow attendees’ health and comfort and practice mindful social distancing. If you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu symptoms\, please stay at home. We are monitoring developments around COVID-19 and will adjust event guidelines accordingly.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/navigating-financial-health-in-todays-nonprofit-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T160000
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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Whole Person Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nAs nonprofit leaders\, we have an opportunity to honor our humanity and the humanity of others in the workplace.  \nPlease note that this is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nJoin us for this class that will sharpen your communication\, conflict management\, and change management skills. You’ll deepen your understanding of what it takes to cultivate a workplace where your team members feel safe to bring their authentic selves. \n\n\nTopics include\n\nFive conflict styles\nLearning styles\nGenerations at work\nBiases\nUnderstanding your own emotional triggers\nChange management and fatigue\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nThis program meets in person on Wednesday\, April 22nd\, from 9:00am to 4:00pm \nRegistration Fee\n\nEarly Bird : $249 (ends on April 8th)\nGeneral Admission: $275\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \nInstructor \nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nCOVID Protocols\nMasks are not required at this time\, but we ask you to be considerate of fellow attendees’ health and comfort and practice mindful social distancing. If you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu symptoms\, please stay at home. We are monitoring developments around COVID-19 and will adjust event guidelines accordingly.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success-whole-person-supervision/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T160000
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SUMMARY:Rooted and Rising: Practices for Whole-Person Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nStay rooted in your wellbeing so you can rise in your purpose.\n\n\n\nAbout This Webinar\nStay rooted in your wellbeing so you can rise in your purpose. \nIn a world that keeps asking us to do more and give more\, true resilience begins with remembering who we are and where we come from. This interactive session invites participants to pause\, breathe\, and return to their roots—body\, spirit\, and community. Together\, we’ll honor the collective fatigue of these times while cultivating practices that nourish balance\, connection\, and purpose. Through gentle movement\, guided reflection\, and ancestral grounding\, participants will leave with embodied tools to stay centered\, replenished\, and aligned in the work of healing\, justice\, and liberation. \nFacilitator Bio:\nDr. Patty is a transnational social worker\, healing-centered facilitator\, and founder of KLBRI\, a grassroots organization devoted to cultivating ecosystems of care\, cultural memory\, and collective well-being. A Xicana Indígena and Salvadoran daughter of diaspora\, she walks with the medicine of her ancestors\, weaving sacred traditions with liberatory practice. For over 15 years\, she has guided trauma-informed pathways for justice-impacted families\, trained hundreds in the Xinachtli rites of passage\, and shaped healing-centered strategies across California and beyond. Her work spans immigrant justice\, violence prevention\, racial healing\, and organizational strategy rooted in wellness and healing justice. Dr. Patty is a tender and fierce space-holder known for conjuring portals of reflection\, remembrance\, and radical possibility—where our spirits are invited to soften\, rise\, and reimagine what it means to belong\, to heal\, and to lead.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/rooted-and-rising/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T170000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Management Certificate (7-Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT EVENT\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n\nBuild transformational leadership capacity to navigate complexity and drive systems change in the nonprofit sector. (March 5 to May 28)\n\n\n\nPlease note that this is an in-person\, multi-session cohort experience. Please see below for session dates and times. \nProgram Overview:\nThe Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) offers an intensive 7-session Nonprofit Management Certificate Program held across a 3-month period. Designed as a cohort-based learning experience\, this program builds leadership capacity nonprofit professionals need to navigate the complex challenges facing the sector\, from unprecedented burnout and funding instability to increasing demands on workforce transformation post pandemic. \nOur teaching model centers peer learning\, real world application and a collective sense-making; participants will move beyond traditional management frameworks to develop new and transformational approaches to systems change at work. The cohort model creates opportunities for sustained relationships with fellow nonprofit leaders\, allowing you to learn alongside others grappling with similar challenges while bringing up your perspectives and experiences to the group. \nParticipants apply their learning through a culminating organization or community improvement project that speaks to the current real systems-level challenges. Throughout the program\, you’ll identify a meaningful challenge within your organization or community that requires more than technical fixes\, but something that calls for shifts in relationships\, power dynamics\, mental models\, or structural conditions. \nTopics Include:\n\nLeadership for Systems Change: Examine your positionality\, power\, and adaptive leadership approaches for navigating complexity and uncertainty\nGovernance as Structure and Power: Understand board dynamics\, equity in decision-making\, and reimagining governance models\nBuilding Sustainable Teams: Address the workforce crisis through whole person-informed practices and structural solutions to burnout\nResources as Values: Connect budgeting and financial management to organizational values\, equity\, and strategic priorities\nFrom Outputs to Transformation: Design programs and evaluation approaches that measure meaningful change\, not just activities\nRelationships and Resources: Navigate funding relationships\, power dynamics in philanthropy\, and community-centered resource development\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis program is designed for nonprofit professionals with at least three years of experience as managers who: \n\nRecognize that traditional management approaches aren’t sufficient for the complex\, interconnected challenges facing the sector and your communities\nAre in a role where they have some influence over organizational practices\, team dynamics\, program design\, or community partnerships–and are ready to lead change\nAre open to examining their own positionality\, mental models\, and assumptions about how change happens\, not just acquiring new technical skills\nValue learning alongside others who bring different experiences and perspectives\, and are ready to both contribute to and learn from a cohort\n\nThis program serves professionals across various roles such as program directors\, managers\, emerging leaders\, and senior staff who are navigating the realities of today’s nonprofit workforce. \nThis program may not be the right fit if you’re primarily seeking technical skills training without interest in systems-level change\, you’re unable to commit to the full 3-month cohort experience\, or you don’t currently have a context where you can apply and test your learning. \nRegistration Fee:\n\nEarly Bird: $920 (ends February 5th)\nGeneral Admission: $1\,020\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to inquire about elegibility and discount codes. \nThis program meets in-person on the following Thursdays from 9:00AM to 5:00PM (Pacific Time):\n\nMarch 5th: Developing our Foundation & Situating Ourselves within the Landscape\nMarch 19th: Your Mission\, Values\, Offerings and Meeting the Moment\nApril 2nd: Diversifying Funding Streams: Tools\, Skills for Fund Development Strategies\nApril 16th: Incorporating a Whole Person Approach to Our People\, Organizations and Ourselves\nApril 30th: Promoting Our Work: Understanding the Power of Narrative and Storytelling in Today’s Media Landscape\nMay 14th: Articulating Your Approach to Management\, Change and Leadership\nMay 28th: Leadership in Action: Project Presentations and Closing Celebration\n\nPlease note that Eventbrite will only populate your calendar automatically for the first session. You will need to manually add to your calendar the other 6 sessions. \n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are in-person\, there is no hybrid /virtual alternative. \nThis Certificate Program includes:\n\n7 sessions in person held across a 3-month period (every other week on Thursdays)\nCohort-based learning with ongoing peer support and collective sense-making between sessions\nAn organizational or community improvement project that addresses systems level challenges\nProgress presentations throughout the program with cohort feedback and facilitation support\nFinal project presentations and celebration of learning\n\nAt the end of the program\, participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending all sessions and presenting their completed project.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/nonprofit-management-certificate/
CATEGORIES:Sold Out Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T160000
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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Essentials for Effective Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your foundational skills and tools as a new or experienced supervisor.\n\n\n\nPlease note that t his is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nSupervising people presents challenges as well as opportunities for growth. This seminar is designed for both new and experienced nonprofit supervisors and those who have had no formal training for their role. In this class\, you’ll sharpen your skills to better plan and prioritize\, communicate with and motivate your staff\, and network and learn from other supervisors. Come away with new approaches for working with your team to best accomplish your goals. \nTopics include:\n\nRole of the supervisor\nManaging relationships\, coming from peers\nSetting priorities and expectations\nNavigating the changing workplace\nSupervising employees remotely and hybrid\nCommunication styles\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nThis program meets in person on Wednesday\, February 4th\, from 9:00am to 4:00pm \nRegistration Fee:\n\nEarly Bird : $249 (ends on 1/23)\nGeneral Admission: $275\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \nInstructor\nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nCOVID Protocols\nMasks are not required at this time\, but we ask you to be considerate of fellow attendees’ health and comfort and practice mindful social distancing. If you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu symptoms\, please stay at home. We are monitoring developments around COVID-19 and will adjust event guidelines accordingly.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T163000
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SUMMARY:Starting & Sustaining a Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nNavigating planning\, financial\, and legal considerations in today’s nonprofit landscape.\n\n\n\nAbout this seminar:\nStarting and sustaining a nonprofit organization in 2026 requires more than a strong mission. It requires a clear understanding of today’s legal\, political\, and funding landscape. As nonprofit organizations face increased scrutiny\, shifting regulations\, and funding uncertainty\, the need for thoughtful planning\, strong governance\, and compliant operations has never been more important\, even as community needs continue to grow. \nThis introductory virtual seminar provides a practical overview of the legal\, programmatic\, and organizational fundamentals needed to launch and sustain a nonprofit organization. Participants will explore best practices for designing effective programs\, building a well-functioning board\, developing a fundraising strategy\, and navigating the legal requirements of forming a California nonprofit and applying for tax-exempt status. The session also addresses ongoing compliance responsibilities and risk considerations\, including alternatives such as fiscal sponsorship. \nParticipants will walk away with resources\, templates\, tools\, and tips on topics most critical to planning\, forming\, and growing a new nonprofit organization. \nKey Takeaways:\n\nStrategic Planning and Program Development: Understanding the Why\, the Mission\, Goals/Objectives\, the Organizational Assessment\, and Evaluating Impact.\nGovernance and Board Development: Legal board requirements\, governance responsibilities\, and building an engaged\, effective board.\nResource Development in Today’s Environment: Exploring approaches to fundraising strategy in the context of economic uncertainty\, evolving grant priorities\, and changing donor expectations.\nLegal Formation\, Compliance\, and Risk Awareness: Forming a California nonprofit corporation\, applying for tax exemption\, understanding ongoing compliance obligations\, and exploring fiscal sponsorship as an alternative pathway.\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis seminar is designed for individuals exploring the formation of a new nonprofit organization\, including community leaders\, advocates\, and social impact sector professionals. \nRegistration Fee:\n\nGeneral Admission: $45\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \n\n\n\n\nInstructors\nLaura Skadhauge Bloom –Staff Attorney\, Public Counsel \nLaura is a staff attorney with Public Counsel’s Community Development Project where she provides trainings and direct legal services to nonprofits serving low-income communities in Los Angeles. She focuses on nonprofit formation\, governance\, and fiscal sponsorship. Prior to working at Public Counsel\, Laura worked in the United Kingdom as part of a human rights advocacy group before returning to her home of Los Angeles where she provided legal services to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Laura graduated from Claremont McKenna College and UCLA School of Law. \nAlicia K. Avalos – Sr. Learning Integration Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nA native Angeleno\, Alicia has 22 years of leadership experience in city government and several social service agencies\, directing successful programs including Summer Night Lights. Most recently at Chrysalis\, she was a Program Manager for a rapid rehousing program providing employment services to those who were justice-involved. At CNM\, she supports the client services staff\, leads client contact and service activities\, and maintains good relationships with clients and colleagues. Her dual background in city government and nonprofit program management gives her experience in managing project development and implementation. Alicia holds a BA in Communications & Fine Arts from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles\, CA.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/starting-sustaining-a-nonprofit/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Financial Implications of Current Federal Policy: An Examination of Field Differences and Responses
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nThe effects of the current federal retrenchment on nonprofits are profound and sector-wide\, but it is definitely hitting some fields harder than others. In this session\, NPGPS presents an analysis of field-specific differences\, looking also at their responses to those stresses. \nAmong the fields we will look at are public broadcasting and other politically targeted groups\, behavioral and community health organizations\, and food security groups. What have each of these groups learned in the past decade that informs their responses\, and what are the differences in what solutions are available to one rather than another? These are among the many questions we will take up.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/financial-implications-of-current-federal-policy-an-examination-of-field-differences-and-responses/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:BDO & CNM: First-Generation Professionals Cohort Program
DESCRIPTION:About This Event:\nJoin us online for a comprehensive virtual information session delving into the details of our upcoming First Generation Professionals Cohort Program\, set to kick off Friday March 13\, 2026 . Please note that attending the information session is optional and not a requirement to apply for participation in the cohort program. \nThis information session will be recorded and provided to all who register to attend. \nOverview:\nThe Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM)\, in partnership with BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory\, invites Executive Leaders who identify as First-Generation Professionals to a cohort-based leadership and financial learning experience. \nToday’s nonprofit leaders are navigating unprecedented financial pressure\, funding instability\, compliance risk\, and workforce strain – often while carrying complex personal relationships with money\, power\, and responsibility. This cohort was designed to meet that reality. \nThrough expert-led learning\, peer exchange\, executive coaching\, and wellness-centered practices\, participants will strengthen both their financial leadership and their internal confidence to lead through uncertainty. \nParticipants Will Gain:\n\nA clearer understanding of their organization’s financial health and business model\nIncreased confidence using financial statements and financial language\nStronger team-based and equitable financial decision-making practices\nHealthier personal and professional narratives around money\nA trusted network of peer Executive Directors\n\nIntended Cohort Audience:\nThis cohort is designed for executive leaders who identify as First-Generation Professionals\, including those who are: \n\nFirst in their family to attend college and become professionals\nFrom working-class or modest socioeconomic backgrounds\nThe first in their family to hold a senior leadership or executive role\n\nProgram Experience\nThis cohort-based learning journey includes interactive workshops (in-person & virtual)\, executive coaching\, peer learning\, a community of practice\, leadership & financial improvement project\, and more! \nCore Topics\n\nLeadership identity\, values\, and money narratives\nUnderstanding your nonprofit business model\nScenario planning and risk management\nFinancial reporting and dashboards\nBoard and staff financial communication\nWellness and change management in executive leadership\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis program is ideal for nonprofit Executive Directors who: \n\nWant to strengthen financial leadership without sacrificing wellness\nAre navigating uncertainty\, growth\, or financial stress\nValue peer learning and shared experience\nWant to lead with greater confidence\, clarity\, and equity\n\nInformation Session Registration Deadline:\nPlease register by Friday\, January 23\, 5:00 PM Pacific Time. \nTo learn more contact Michelle Escamilla\, Outreach and Engagement Manager\, at mescamilla@cnmsocal.org
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/first-generation-professionals-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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