Training and Events

Invest in yourself and your team to build the skills you need to succeed.

We offer a range of seminars, certificate programs, special events, and an annual conference – all designed to create new connections and share best practices for managing people, projects, and organizations.

Upcoming Events

Join us to learn and connect.

Join us for this two-session class that will sharpen your communication, conflict management, and change management skills....
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October 3, 2023
As leaders, we face constant challenges and crisis in leading our programs and organizations to serve our communities....
Special Events
October 6, 2023
This in-person 12-hour certificate program, facilitated by experienced HR professionals, will provide participants with deep insight into all major aspects of human resources, including onboarding, compensation, employee engagement, performance management,...
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October 17, 2023
In this two-session class, you'll sharpen your skills to better plan and prioritize, communicate with and motivate your staff, and network and learn from other supervisors. ...
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October 18, 2023
Join us for a seminar on strategies to enhance employee well-being in the nonprofit workplace. ...
Virtual Seminar
October 19, 2023
To meet the latest challenges, tomorrow’s nonprofit leaders need new skills and networks. CNM’s 7-session Nonprofit Management Certificate program, held across a 5-month period, gives mid-level nonprofit professionals the skills...
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October 24, 2023
This seminar will help you develop your individual speaking style, improve your delivery, and learn how to effectively respond to questions....
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October 26, 2023
Your strategic plan serves as a roadmap and a tool for assessing your organization’s progress. Setting an informed and realistic strategic direction is critical in creating a strong foundation to...
Virtual Seminar
November 1, 2023
In this two-session class, you'll learn and practice proven communication methods that can help you, as a supervisor, keep your team on track. ...
Virtual Seminar
November 2, 2023
This introductory course will cover both legal and programmatic fundamentals, including best practices for designing successful programs, recruiting an effective board, developing a sustainable fundraising plan, forming a California nonprofit...
Virtual Seminar
November 7, 2023
What you say is important, but how you express yourself determines your effectiveness as a speaker and helps achieve the outcomes you want....
Virtual Seminar
November 8, 2023

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CNM offers customized training and facilitation that is tailored to your organization’s needs. We’ll work with your team to craft workshops, retreats, or coaching sessions for your staff, leadership, or board members. Session participants will increase their skills and knowledge to better achieve your organization’s goals.

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Attend a Seminar

Empower your team with the skills they need to drive change.

Sharing knowledge, building skills, and utilizing tools helps engage employees and improve processes. Get help with the challenges and opportunities that are unique to you and your organization. CNM offers an extensive selection of single-day training, aimed at providing tools and techniques that help you improve professionally and respond effectively to the needs of the communities you serve.

Upcoming Events

This seminar will help you develop your individual speaking style, improve your delivery, and learn how to effectively respond to questions….
This introductory course will cover both legal and programmatic fundamentals, including best practices for designing successful programs, recruiting an effective board, developing a sustainable fundraising plan, forming a California nonprofit…

Earn a Certificate

Deepen your sector expertise and develop strong relationships with peers at your level.

Taking the time out of your schedule to invest in yourself and to meet like-minded professionals working through the same challenges helps you recharge and get back to work stronger than ever. Our leadership development programs are proven to drive professional success, develop lasting relationships and give you the tools necessary to advance your organization’s mission.

Upcoming Events

To meet the latest challenges, tomorrow’s nonprofit leaders need new skills and networks. CNM’s 7-session Nonprofit Management Certificate program, held across a 5-month period, gives mid-level nonprofit professionals the skills…
This in-person 12-hour certificate program, facilitated by experienced HR professionals, will provide participants with deep insight into all major aspects of human resources, including onboarding, compensation, employee engagement, performance management,…

Special Events

Stay up-to-date with the latest changes and trends impacting the nonprofit sector.

Learning about the changes that are sweeping through our sector and the world helps you keep your team, organization and community up-to-date. Our regular calendar of special events including Lunch & Learns, Small Group Coaching Sessions, CEO Confidential, and other free events will help you stay connected to the community and plan for an uncertain future.

Upcoming Events

501(c)onference

The only nonprofit event of its kind in Southern California.

Gaining the tools you need to put strategy into action helps accelerate impact. The 501(c)onference is known for connecting and energizing leaders, and co-creating opportunities and partnerships. With an evolving theme each year, keynote and breakout speakers share tactical tools and case studies that will help attendees become catalysts for change and growth within their organizations.

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CNM Nonprofit Hotline

Need expert advice? We’re only an email or phone call away. Use this form to get in touch or call the Nonprofit Answer Hotline at the number listed below.

You can also schedule a free, 15-minute appointment and we’ll match you with an in-house expert.








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Maura Harrington Ph.D., MBA

Executive Vice President
Center for Nonprofit Management

Maura is known for her expertise in organizational development and strategy and in all aspects of organizational development with a focus on strategic planning, assessment, and evaluation. At CNM, she oversees the client services team and provides consulting, training, and coaching services to a broad range of organizations. Much of her consulting and capacity-building work has been with community-based organizations and public health departments related to effective organizational operations, evaluation practices, and the use of logic models and other assessment tools to support planning, evaluation, and management. A BoardSource Trainer, a certified Advanced Associate, and a Trainer for the Connective Leadership Institute; Maura has completed certification as an executive coach under the International Coaching Federation. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the Claremont Graduate School, an MBA from the Peter Drucker Graduate Management Center, a BS in Psychology from Georgetown University, and serves as an adjunct professor at USC’s School of Social Work and Department of Psychology.