8:00 - 4:00 pm

Co-convened by Pepperdine University's Nonprofit Collaborative & California Lutheran University's Center for Nonprofit Leadership this year's meeting will focus on, "Beyond Names & Numbers: Building a Diverse, Inclusive and Effective Board of Directors."

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Learn the basics of nonprofit accounting, reading financial statements, the importance of audits, administrative structures and avoiding personal liability.

8:30 - 1:00 pm

A day of roundtable sessions on PR for nonprofits presented as a community service by the Public Relations Society of America/California Gold Coast Chapter.

11:30 - 1:30 pm

Get up to date on current trends and topics, and network with colleagues at our May session of the Ventura County Nonprofit Leadership Council. This session will focus on "Change Management Done Well"

This four module seminar series will introduce participants to basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Attendees will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications. This will include understanding cash vs. accrual basis, the matching principle, fund accounting, functional allocations, and how to read and prepare financial statements.

9:00 - 12:00 pm

The Perfecting the Pitch Workshop will examine how to create a thoughtful, intentional ask that considers who your donor is and what they care about.

Perfect for expanding your grant writing skills, this intermediate workshop dives into the art of proposal writing by exploring the planning phases and each component of a winning proposal.