LET'S TALK ABOUT: Cultivating a Culture of Philanthropy Philanthropy and fund development are critical to mission fulfillment and everyone in a nonprofit organization plays an important role in both.  This session will explore important characteristics of a healthy philanthropic culture and strategies that will help to engage your CEO, board, employees and donors in the process.Philanthropy […]

LET'S TALK ABOUT: Creating Successful Corporate Relationships Jill will discuss strategies for developing mutually beneficial corporate relationships, thinking beyond event sponsorships to a broader approach. Learn how to analyze your organization's unique assets and the role they play in creating relationships with the business community. Nonprofit staff and board members are welcome!  Space is limited. COST: FREE!  […]

WHO ARE WE GRATEFUL FOR? YOU! You work hard for the benefit of others every day, and the community foundation would like to show its appreciation for all that you do for the Roanoke Valley.  Our November NPO CONNECT event is an opportunity to network and practice a little bit of self care before the […]

PRESENTATION SLIDES  LET'S TALK ABOUT: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is excited to have Beth Deatherage, HD Web Studio, join us this month!  In this half-day workshop, Beth will help you make the most of your social media platforms and share fun and incredibly effective ways to market your nonprofit.  You don't want to miss […]

REGISTER HERE    LET’S TALK ABOUT:  A new year is a perfect time to assess what it is you want to attract more of in your life…and put together a plan to get there.  Creating your best life has as much to do with what you remove from it, as what you add to it.  Most […]

PRESENTATION SLIDES IDEAS #1  IDEAS #2  LET’S TALK ABOUT: An effective leadership team, board, and staff are critical to the success of any nonprofit.  During this four-hour workshop, we will explore our individual strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth, practice dismantling assumptions for stronger partnerships and work to understand group dynamics through hands-on activities.  Nonprofit staff and […]