Upcoming Workshops
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9:00 - 10:30 am
California Lutheran - Oxnard Campus
Topic: This month’s Coffee & Connections brings timely insight into how shifting market dynamics are already shaping the economic landscape for nonprofits. Join us for a candid conversation with Donny LoPiccolo, CFA, AIFA®, Vice-President at Canterbury Consulting, as he breaks down the latest economic trends, the early impacts of federal policy changes, and what they mean for investment strategies and donor behavior. Bring your questions—and your coffee—for a thoughtful, virtual dialogue on how nonprofit leaders can stay informed and nimble in uncertain economic times. Coffee & Connection is a bi-monthly, networking event for Ventura County and central coast nonprofit professionals to connect, share mission, and discover opportunities for ongoing partnership. This event is co-hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Ventura County Community Foundation. Note: RSVP Required. Zoom link will be forwarded to registered participants prior to the event.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
In this class, nonprofit leaders will learn how develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly to look for potential landmines. Learning about cash projections is also a wonderful method to get familiar and comfortable with financials because cash projections tend to be a more intuitive way of looking at financial information.
8:30 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Center
Fundraising events are a permanent part of the fundraising landscape. Yet, many nonprofits often feel that producing these events takes too much time and resources from their staff and budget. In this workshop, veteran event producer and engagement strategist, A.J. Steinberg, CFRE, will deconstruct how to deliver profitable and impactful events that lead to sustained stewardship and connection.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus
We’ve all practiced an elevator pitch, but why is it that there are organizations that consistently have their stories told by the press? There’s a recipe for PR success and in this three-part workshop, you’ll learn the mechanics behind crafting your story and selecting the appropriate media outlets and contacts to pitch it to.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
As nonprofit leaders face a landscape of unprecedented change, understanding and planning for the choices ahead is critical. In this workshop, we will explore how to assess your financial position (and primary risks) as a nonprofit, then examine how to craft financial model scenarios that will allow you options for pursuing your mission in the face of potential threats to funding and operations. -- This workshop is being offered through the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Satellite Campus
In this workshop, we will explore how workplace stress manifests differently for members of different generations. We will examine the various levers you as a leader can deploy to create a thriving workplace where you can effectively manage, motivate and retain intergenerational staff - from Gen Z to Baby Boomers.
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran University as we host a virtual forum with Cassie Carter, Vice President, Fundraising at Campbell & Company. She will share insights from the 2025 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy in America. Learn about emerging philanthropic trends and their implications for fundraising strategies and approaches with your nonprofit organization.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
SB Foundation Office - South County
In today’s rapidly shifting and volatile landscape, nonprofits are no longer asking if a crisis will occur, but how prepared they’ll be when it does. With rising digital threats, societal polarization, and evolving stakeholder expectations, the pressure on organizations has never been greater. Nonprofit leaders must confront this unpredictability head-on, building resilience and crisis readiness now to protect their mission, safeguard trust, and ensure long-term impact. -- This workshop is being offered through the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation. Note -- Seating for this workshop is limited! Register to reserve your spot.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
SB Foundation Office - North County
In today’s rapidly shifting and volatile landscape, nonprofits are no longer asking if a crisis will occur, but how prepared they’ll be when it does. With rising digital threats, societal polarization, and evolving stakeholder expectations, the pressure on organizations has never been greater. Nonprofit leaders must confront this unpredictability head-on, building resilience and crisis readiness now to protect their mission, safeguard trust, and ensure long-term impact. -- This workshop is being offered through the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation. Note: Space is limited. register today!
9:00 - 12:00 pm
SB Foundation Office - South County
We’ve all practiced an elevator pitch, but why is it that there are organizations that consistently have their stories told by the press? There’s a recipe for PR success and in this three-part workshop, you’ll learn the mechanics behind crafting your story and selecting the appropriate media outlets and contacts to pitch it to. -- This workshop is being offered through the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation. Note: Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Volunteers are vital to your nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission. They are both the life-blood and engine that allows your organization to remain connected, relevant and passionate. Identifying, engaging and ultimately managing volunteers into leadership roles is crucial to ensuring any organization's long-term success. In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for growing volunteer connection and commitment.
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
As the scope and intensity of nonprofit leadership roles continue to grow, our sector faces increasing challenges of burn-out, leadership turnover and diminished effectiveness. One strategy some organizations have turned to is “shared leadership.” In this workshop we will explore several models for shared leadership, how organizations might approach adopting and implementing such models, as well as case studies of organizations that have successfully transitioned to this approach.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
Ready to harness the power of social media marketing for your nonprofit? In this workshop we will explore how social media platform audiences differ, do's & don'ts with social media postings and execution, best practices for generating content, considerations in building & engaging an online audience, and linking online strategies with your nonprofit's broader marketing, fundraising and brand-building efforts. -- This workshop is being offered through the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation
9:00 - 11:30 am
Cal Lutheran Oxnard Center
You have talents and passions that you have chosen to leverage through an Executive role at an organization. Many of the realities and most important work involved in these roles are not addressed clearly in job descriptions or in interview processes. In this engaging session, you will learn how to proactively address and leap over potential pitfalls to thrive in your Executive roles.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
If your board isn’t raising all the money it could — indeed, if your board isn’t raising any money at all — you’re not alone. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the reasons why, and outline strategies to turn things around.