Nonprofit Network upcoming events

Peer Coaching for Managers (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

✦ Peer Coaching Groups for Mid-Level Nonprofit Managers

Practical Support. Real Growth. Stronger Confidence.

Mid-level managers are the bridge in every nonprofit—supporting staff while answering to leadership. It’s a challenging role that requires balancing priorities, managing people, and keeping programs on track. Our Peer Coaching Groups create a supportive, structured space where managers can share challenges, learn new approaches, and strengthen leadership skills in real time.

Each session centers around real issues managers face—whether it’s motivating staff, handling tough conversations, or managing workload. Through open-ended peer coaching, participants uncover new perspectives, practical tools, and strategies they can apply right away.

Participants will:

Develop leadership confidence and problem-solving skills.
Strengthen communication and coaching abilities.
Gain fresh perspectives from peers facing similar challenges.
Stay accountable to professional growth goals and apply learning in daily work.

Format: Small cohorts of 6–8 managers meet online for 7 sessions (2–2.5 hours each) over 6–8 months. Each group is facilitated by a Trained Cognitive Coach who keeps discussions purposeful and supportive.

Now enrolling for Spring 2026. Secure your place in a cohort designed to help mid-level managers thrive.

Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Dates: Wednesdays, (4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, 10/14)
Facilitator: Dr Crystallee Crain

*How This Works

Peer Coaching groups will be customized - To ensure personal attention, groups will be limited to 8 participants with a minimum of 6 so the start date will vary until we have a minimum number of comparable peers.

Groups will then form as we identify participants to create a cohesive group.

Please Reserve Your Spot by Registering below and be sure to complete our "Peer Coaching Group Interest" Form HERE

Days, times, and dates determined by interest form responses.

After a cohesive group is established, coaching sessions will meet monthly and will last 2 - 2.5 hours. Groups will meet for 7 online sessions (1 meet and greet + 6 coaching sessions) over 6-8 months with each group facilitated by our Trained Cognitive Coach, Crystallee Crain.

Participation cost: $725 for NN members

and $850 for non-members

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Battle Creek Office Hours (April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sometimes the best breakthroughs happen over coffee and conversation. As grassroots leaders, you carry a lot—and we’re here to help lighten the pressures.
Join Certified Nonprofit Professionals Ella and Anne for our open office hours. Whether you need to vent about a long week, brainstorm a strategy, or just find a quiet corner to connect with peers, we’ll be there.

No Appointment? No Problem. Running a nonprofit shouldn’t feel like you’re on an island. Join Ella and Anne (CNPs) for casual office hours designed specifically for grassroots leaders.

Drop in at your leisure to:

Solve: Tackle fundraising or marketing hurdles.
Learn: Access tools for lasting organizational impact.
Connect: Meet fellow leaders who "get it."
Reset: Enjoy a relaxed environment with great conversation

Upcoming Dates:
May 22nd
June 26th

Retreat for Leaders of Battle Creek Community Led Organizations (April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Be prepared to learn, be loved and held in a space of inquiry and action. We have important work to do, and we can do it better together.

Breakfast will be served at 9:30am, agenda begins at 10am.

More details to come!

Partners please register today!

Inclusive Communication (2-sessions 4/28 & 4/30) (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Inclusive Communication: Building Stronger Teams
and Communities

Workshop Description
Successful teams and organizations thrive when every person feels respected, understood, and empowered to contribute their best work. Inclusive Communication is an engaging, interactive workshop designed to build the awareness, skills, and confidence needed to communicate effectively across different backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Through guided reflection, small‑group dialogue, and practical communication exercises, participants explore how bias, privilege, and cultural norms shape everyday interactions. Together, we examine how these forces can influence collaboration and how strengthening our awareness can lead to more meaningful connections and better results.

Participants leave the session equipped with actionable tools to foster respectful conversations, navigate differences with empathy, and create more inclusive, productive, and trusting workplace relationships. This workshop strives toward improved sensitivity in communication and clearer understanding of the effects of privilege, unconscious bias, and steps to overcoming barriers.

Dates: Two Virtual Sessions (Part 1 & 2) ~ April 28th and 30th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET on Zoom
(This is a 4-hour event split into 2 sessions for easy scheduling - please protect and update your schedule to attend both sessions)

What Participants Will Gain

Stronger collaboration through understanding diverse communication styles
Greater cultural awareness
Tools for preventing conflict and navigating differences
Improved team cohesion and trust
Increased emotional intelligence and self‑awareness
More inclusive decision‑making
Higher engagement and retention
Practical communication strategies to use immediately
A more welcoming environment where all voices can thrive
Support in advancing organizational DEI goals
Improved customer connection and loyalty

Who Will Benefit From This Workshop

This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to strengthen communication, collaboration, and cultural awareness, including: Team members, People leaders, managers, and supervisors, HR and DEI professionals, Customer‑facing staff, Educators, trainers, facilitators, and Community leaders, Project managers, Remote, hybrid, or global teams, and anyone interested in personal growth

Agenda: The Inclusive Communication workshop strives toward Improved Sensitivity in Communication and Clearer Understanding of the Effects of Privilege, Unconscious Bias, and Steps to Overcoming Barriers. We'll touch on these points:

Define cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence
Identify issues of equality vs. equity
Recognize the influence of “isms” in our communication
Recognize privilege and bias
Identify ways to bridge barriers
Where do you stand on the continuum of awareness?
Addressing micro-aggression's
Recognizing unconscious bias
Using tools to enhance communication and understanding

Guiding Inspiration
"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences." ~ Audre Lorde

Additional information-

You will need video and audio in order to benefit from and participate fully with the other virtual attendees.
Please be camera ready, we will ask you to share your cameras during the presentation and to join our break-out room sessions.
Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early as these sessions will need to start on-time to present the full content.
The group-work required at these sessions requires a minimum # participants. Please commit to this time once registered for beneficial learning for all.
*These sessions are not recorded to provide a safe space for sharing.

Facilitated by: The Inclusive Communication Council

Costs waived: Thanks to the generous sponsorSHIP of the Jackson Community Foundation who has made this event available at no-cost

Events require a minimum number of participants in order to fully benefit from these instrumental events.

Please provide a minimum 48-hour notice of cancellation.

CANCELLATION POLICY
No event is free. There are always a great deal of resources, time, money and energy invested. Please be aware "No shows" impact being able to offer future events at no-cost.

If you need assistance with a cancellation or a change in your registration, or if you are interested in bringing this important work to your organization, please email Tracey@nonprofnetwork.org or call our office at 517-796-4750 x1

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network or internal training. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences - H.O.P.E. (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Nonprofit Network and Jackson County DHHS invite you to attend this FREE online public training for community members and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma.

Once we understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood—the next question becomes: What do we do now that we know?

This interactive workshop explores how communities can move beyond awareness of adversity to actively build resilience through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Grounded in the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework, this session highlights how nurturing relationships, supportive environments, and meaningful opportunities for growth can help buffer stress and promote healthy outcomes for children and families.

Rather than focusing solely on preventing harm, the HOPE approach helps communities recognize and strengthen the positive experiences that already exist and expand them for everyone. Through guided discussion and small-group collaboration, participants will explore:

Prevention strategies rooted in the HOPE framework
Community-based approaches to creating safe and supportive environments
How professional roles and lived experiences can support resilience
Practical personal and professional action steps to reduce ACEs and promote PCEs

Participants will leave with practical tools, strategies, and action steps they can apply within their organizations, families, and communities to help cultivate environments where children and families can thrive.

Recommended Prerequisite
Participants are encouraged to complete Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training prior to attending this session. The foundational training provides essential context about ACEs, their impact on development and community health, and the important role each of us plays in fostering resilience.

Date: Wednesday April 29, 2026
Time: 9AM until Noon
Location: Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave. Jackson, MI 49201Registration Fee: 0$ - Thanks to the generous sponsorship from United Way of South Central Michigan

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Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-publicinformation obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Understanding Yourself and Others Through DiSC (on-Zoom) (April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Unlocking Team Potential: Understanding Yourself and Others Through DISC (on Zoom)

Workshop Description: Effective leadership starts with understanding both yourself and the people you lead. This interactive workshop introduces the DISC behavioral assessment as a practical tool for building more inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams (not just nonprofit teams). Leaders and participants will gain insights into individual communication styles, decision-making preferences, and work habits, helping them adapt their approach to meet the diverse needs of their team members.

*Workshop registration closes 1-week earlier, on April 23rd to allow time for assessment completion and collection.

Through hands-on activities, discussion, and reflection, participants will learn to:
> Identify their own DISC profile and understand how it shapes their leadership style.
> Recognize and appreciate the behavioral styles of their team members.
> Communicate more effectively with individuals across different DISC types.Foster psychological safety, inclusion, and collaboration within their teams.
> Apply DISC insights to real-world team challenges to improve engagement and performance.

Workshop Format: This workshop combines learning based on experience, self-assessment, and small-group activities to ensure participants leave with actionable strategies for leading and interacting with empathy and inclusivity.

Who Should Attend: Leaders, managers, and supervisors along with their staff who want to strengthen team dynamics, enhance collaboration, and foster a culture of support and belonging. This session is also ideal for any new staff who need to complete an assessment.

Workshop Includes:

Discover Your DISC Profile: Understand your default behavioral tendencies and leadership style. (an assessment will be emailed to you to complete prior to workshop)
Decoding Others: Learn to identify and respond effectively to different DISC styles.
Inclusive Leadership in Action: Explore strategies to create a supportive environment where all team members thrive.
Applying DISC to Team Challenges: Practice using DISC insights to solve real workplace scenarios and enhance collaboration.

By the end of this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and their teams and leave equipped with practical tools to build inclusive, resilient, and high-performing workplaces.

Date: April 30, 2026 (Registration closes Apr. 23rd)
Time: From 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm
*Location: on Zoom
Cost: $225 non-members ~ $150 for NN members
Space is limited and Registration is required for us to prepare an accurate setup.

Because of the nature of the workshop, there are a few action deadlines in order for us to make sure your report is ready in time.

Actions required: You will receive an email from our partner site, EPIC/Wiley, within 3 business days that hosts the assessments.
It will have a link for you (and only you) to follow that will let you set up your account and take your assessment.

Please set aside approximately 30 minutes to complete the assessment.

Once your assessment is complete, you will be able to immediately review your results. Please save your report and have it with you for the workshop.

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Capital Campaign Bootcamp: A Foundational Intensive (Spring 2026) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Capital Campaign Bootcamp: A Foundational Intensive

The 4-hour Bootcamp is a high-impact introductory intensive designed to give nonprofit leaders a clear, practical understanding of what a capital campaign truly requires. This is not a sales pitch or surface overview. It is a candid, strategic examination of readiness, risk, infrastructure, leadership expectations, and the disciplined planning necessary to execute a successful campaign.

All are welcome to attend this introductory intensive to gain a grounded understanding of capital campaign fundamentals—whether your organization is actively considering a campaign or simply exploring long-term growth strategies. Participants will leave with a realistic picture of timelines, board responsibilities, major gift expectations, case development, feasibility considerations, and the structure of a quiet phase.

For organizations interested in enrolling in the full Capital Campaign Planning Course, attendance at the Bootcamp is required. The intensive establishes a shared baseline of knowledge and ensures that cohort participants enter the extended course prepared for advanced, application-based work rather than introductory discussion.

A capital campaign is a defining organizational moment. The Bootcamp helps you determine whether you are ready—and what must be strengthened before moving forward.

Course Instructor and Facilitator:

Cindy Hales, Ed.D. is the Vice President of Community Investment at the Capital Region Community Foundation. There she leads the team responsible for the foundation’s grant making, nonprofit capacity building, and scholarship coordination. She has served in that role since 2018.

Prior to joining the foundation, Cindy spent 18 years as a fundraiser working in higher education and healthcare, where she participated in multimillion-dollar campaigns. She strongly believes that successful fundraising requires good planning, thoughtful strategy, and genuine commitment to helping donors fulfill their charitable interests.

Cindy holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Central Michigan University. She has also served on countless nonprofit boards. In her spare time, Cindy is an avid reader who currently leads her women’s book club and loves tending to her backyard garden. But her passion is travel! Cindy is eagerly planning out the details of her 2026 safari to Tanzania.

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs can include violence, abuse, and growing up in a family with mental health or substance use problems. Toxic stress from ACEs can change brain development and affect how the body responds to stress. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood. However, ACEs can be prevented.(These online sessions are not recorded to allow a safe space for sharing)

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Preventing ACEs can help children and adults thrive. The science and research show that children who have high ACEs, may face a life of risky health and social behaviors, chronic health conditions and even early death, without intervention.

This presentation will educate on ACEs and how each of us can make a difference moving forward and will educate the audience on how ACEs affect our population. And also includes information on brain development, epigenetics, potential interventions, and how to build resilience in the lives of our children and our communities.

**Please be advised: We would like everyone to be aware that this session will provide education on childhood trauma and doing this also requires that we each think back to our own childhoods. This may cause stress or trigger some memories and feelings that are difficult. The presenters will also speak to this at the beginning of the workshop.

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Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-publicinformation obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Peer Coaching for Leaders (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Peer Coaching Group (on Zoom) - Overview
(Starting our next cohesive group)

✦ Peer Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders

Confidential Space. Real Challenges. Stronger Leadership.

Nonprofit executives and senior leaders juggle strategy, staff, boards, donors, and community impact every day. The demands are complex, and the work can feel isolating. Our Peer Coaching Groups offer a structured, confidential space where leaders work alongside peers who understand these unique challenges.

Through guided conversations and powerful open-ended questions, participants bring their most pressing issues to the table and leave with fresh insights, practical solutions, and renewed energy to lead.

Participants will:

Strengthen leadership capacity through active listening and coaching practice.
Gain practical strategies for working with staff, boards, and donors.
Build accountability by setting and tracking personal leadership goals.
Expand their peer network with other nonprofit leaders who “get it.”

Format: Small cohorts of 6–8 leaders meet online for 7 sessions (2–2.5 hours each) over 6–8 months. Each group is facilitated by a Trained Cognitive Coach to ensure conversations remain focused and impactful.

Now enrolling for our 2026 group. Reserve your spot today and join a cohort designed for nonprofit leaders like you.
Dates: (second Tuesday of each month 10am until 12:30pm) - (5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/13, & 10/27)

*How This Works

Peer Coaching groups will be customized - To ensure personal attention, groups will be limited to 8 participants with a minimum of 6 so the start date will vary until we have a minimum number of comparable peers.

Groups will then form as we identify participants to create a cohesive group.

Please Reserve Your Spot by Registering below and be sure to complete our "Peer Coaching Group Interest" Form HERE

Days, times, and dates determined by interest form responses.

After a cohesive group is established, coaching sessions will meet monthly and will last 2 - 2.5 hours. Groups will meet for 7 online sessions (1 meet and greet + 6 coaching sessions) over 6-8 months with each group facilitated by our Trained Cognitive Coach, Ella Hephzibah.

Participation cost: $725 for NN members

and $850 for non-members

Board Recruitment and Orientation (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Strong boards do not happen by accident. They are built through intentional recruitment and clear orientation. This workshop helps nonprofit leaders and board members design practical systems for identifying the right candidates, setting clear expectations, and preparing new members to succeed from the start. Participants will learn how to create a board profile based on organizational needs, improve recruitment conversations, and develop an orientation process that builds accountability, engagement, and long-term commitment.

Participants will leave with tools to strengthen board composition, reduce turnover, and ensure every board member understands their governance responsibilities.

Cook Family Foundation Partners - Peer Networking (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Leading from the Front (Battle Creek AM Workshop) (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

*Battle Creek Community Training Calendar

These learning sessions are open to any current Battle Creek Community member, Battle Creek non-profit leadership, board members, staff members or volunteers that directly serve the Battle Creek MI community, including having staff or office space in Battle Creek.

Leading from the Front: High-Impact Training for Board Chairs and Executive Committees

Effective governance requires leadership that is disciplined, strategic, and grounded in mission. This workshop clarifies roles, expectations, and boundaries while offering tools to run efficient meetings and support the executive director. Leaders leave with practical strategies to elevate board performance and safeguard organizational integrity.

Designed For - This workshop is ideal for all Executive Directors, Board Chairs and all Board Members
Facilitators: Zoe Lyons and Regina Pinney
Cost: ~~$55~~ - Generously sponosred by the The Miller Foundation

*Did you know The Miller Foundation hosts FREE Board training
events each year.

Each training is offered at two different times and features different topics from board governance basics to specialized areas such as finance and fundraising. To learn more please visit the Battle Creek Training Calendar.

Leading from the Front (Battle Creek PM Workshop) (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

*Battle Creek Community Training Calendar

Leading from the Front: High-Impact Training for Board Chairs and Executive Committees

*Did you know The Miller Foundation hosts FREE Board training
events each year.

Capital Campaign Planning Institute (Bootcamp Prerequisite Required) (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Capital Campaign Planning Institute
Design it well. Lead it boldly. Fund the future with confidence.

A capital campaign is more than a fundraising effort—it is a defining leadership moment. Done well, it clarifies your vision, strengthens community trust, and secures the long-term future of your organization. Done poorly, it can strain relationships and stall momentum. There is no substitute for disciplined planning.

A capital campaign—defined as an intensive, time-bound effort to raise significant philanthropic investment—is typically launched to fund a new or renovated facility, expand programs, or build endowment reserves. But at its core, a campaign is about readiness: organizational clarity, fundraising infrastructure, board alignment, and a compelling case for why now.

If your organization is considering a campaign within the next 18–36 months, this course will help you determine whether you are truly prepared—and what it will take to succeed.

May 20, 2026 - July 16, 2026 (5 sessions)

1.May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2.June 03, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

3.June 17, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

4.July 01, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

5.July 15, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:30 AM IN PERSON

Course Instructor and Facilitator:

Battle Creek Office Hours (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

No Appointment? No Problem. Running a nonprofit shouldn’t feel like you’re on an island. Join Ella and Anne (CNPs) for casual office hours designed specifically for grassroots leaders.

Drop in at your leisure to:

Solve: Tackle fundraising or marketing hurdles.
Learn: Access tools for lasting organizational impact.
Connect: Meet fellow leaders who "get it."
Reset: Enjoy a relaxed environment with great conversation

Shiawassee - Confident Asks: (Fundraising) (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Shiawassee Workshop - Confident Asks: How Nonprofit Leaders Successfully Request Donations and Mobilize Fundraising Teams.

Asking for a donation is one of the most important — and most avoided — responsibilities in nonprofit leadership. Many organizations struggle not because people don’t care about the mission, but because staff, board members, and volunteers lack the confidence, structure, and language needed to make effective fundraising requests.

This 2-hour, highly interactive workshop focuses on the essential skills leaders need to confidently ask for donations while staying organized when multiple people are involved in fundraising. Participants will practice real conversations, learn simple tools for deciding what to ask for, and explore practical ways to track donor relationships without complicated systems.

The session is designed to be hands-on and realistic for busy nonprofit leaders. Participants will spend time in guided practice, small-group role play, and real-life scenarios so they leave with language they can use immediately.

Topics Covered

Why asking for donations feels uncomfortable — and how to move past it
The basic structure of a successful donation request
How to decide what to ask for based on relationship, interest, and capacity
Practice conversations and role-play to build confidence asking for support
How to involve board members and volunteers in fundraising without confusion
Simple ways to track prospects, assignments, and follow-up using basic tools
Keeping fundraising organized when multiple people are making asks
Setting realistic expectations for volunteer involvement in fundraising

Participants will leave with:

Sample language for making a donation request
A simple framework for deciding ask amounts
A basic system for tracking donors and volunteers
Greater confidence in leading fundraising conversations

This workshop is ideal for Executive Directors, Board Members, Fundraising Committee Members, and volunteers who are expected to help ask for donations but have never been trained how.

Time: 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Baker Welcome Center - Conference Room C/D

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jackson National Life invites you to attend this FREE online public training for community members and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma. Presented by Jackson County DHHS, and Nonprofit Network

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

**Please be advised:
We would like everyone to be aware that this session will provide education on childhood trauma and doing this also requires that we each think back to our own childhoods. This may cause stress or trigger some memories and feelings that are difficult. The presenters will also speak to this at the beginning of the workshop.

This no-cost learning opportunity generously sponsored by Jackson National Life - We provide clarity for the future - Jackson is committed to reducing the complexity of retirement planning. Our retirement products, financial know-how, history of award-winning service^* and streamlined experiences strive to reduce the confusion that complicates your plans. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow.

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Battle Creek Office Hours (June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

AI for Real-World Fundraising: Smarter Grants, Stronger Stories, Bigger Reach (September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

AI is reshaping how nonprofits communicate and raise money—if they know how to use it responsibly. This hands-on session teaches practical workflows for grant writing, donor engagement, storytelling, and targeted marketing. Participants learn to save time, improve quality, and amplify impact without sacrificing equity or authenticity.

AI for Real-World Fundraising: Smarter Grants, Stronger Stories, Bigger Reach (September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Cook Family Foundation Partners - Peer Networking (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Fundraising Basics (September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Do you need to get started - or get strategic?

Come learn how to attract, retain and nurture donors to build lasting, and sustainable, relationships and become less reliant on events and/or use events more efficiently. Bring one or two key volunteers who are willing to help build your giving program.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Jackson County DHHS, and Nonprofit Network invite you to attend this FREE online public training for community members
and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma.

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Capital Campaign Bootcamp: A Foundational Intensive (Fall 2026) (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Capital Campaign Bootcamp: A Foundational Intensive

A capital campaign is a defining organizational moment. The Bootcamp helps you determine whether you are ready—and what must be strengthened before moving forward.

Course Instructor and Facilitator:

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Capital Campaign Planning Institute (Bootcamp Prerequisite Required) - Fall 2026 (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Capital Campaign Planning Institute
Design it well. Lead it boldly. Fund the future with confidence.

If your organization is considering a campaign within the next 18–36 months, this course will help you determine whether you are truly prepared—and what it will take to succeed.

Session Dates:

1.October 22, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2.November 05, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

3.November 19, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

4.December 03, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

5.December 17, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

6.January 07, 2027, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

7.January 21, 2027, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Course Instructor and Facilitator:

Foundations of Board Governance (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Nonprofits need board members who have a clear, disciplined understanding of their core responsibilities and the guardrails that ensure mission-driven oversight. The session clarifies the distinct roles of governance vs. management, strengthens accountability, and establishes practices that prevent common board dysfunctions. Participants leave with a solid grounding in effective board behavior, ethical decision-making, and the structures that support a healthy, high-performing organization.

Foundations of Board Governance (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Cook Family Foundation Partners - Peer Networking (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Nonprofit Network upcoming events

Peer Coaching for Managers (April 22, 2026)

✦ Peer Coaching Groups for Mid-Level Nonprofit Managers

Practical Support. Real Growth. Stronger Confidence.

Battle Creek Office Hours (April 24, 2026)

Retreat for Leaders of Battle Creek Community Led Organizations (April 24, 2026)

Inclusive Communication (2-sessions 4/28 & 4/30) (April 28, 2026)

What Participants Will Gain

Who Will Benefit From This Workshop

Guiding Inspiration "It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences." ~ Audre Lorde

Costs waived: Thanks to the generous sponsorSHIP of the Jackson Community Foundation who has made this event available at no-cost

Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences - H.O.P.E. (April 29, 2026)

Understanding Yourself and Others Through DiSC (on-Zoom) (April 30, 2026)

Capital Campaign Bootcamp: A Foundational Intensive (Spring 2026) (May 06, 2026)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (May 11, 2026)

Peer Coaching for Leaders (May 12, 2026)

✦ Peer Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders

Board Recruitment and Orientation (May 13, 2026)

Cook Family Foundation Partners - Peer Networking (May 14, 2026)

Leading from the Front (Battle Creek AM Workshop) (May 19, 2026)

*Battle Creek Community Training Calendar

Leading from the Front: High-Impact Training for Board Chairs and Executive Committees

Leading from the Front (Battle Creek PM Workshop) (May 19, 2026)

*Battle Creek Community Training Calendar

Leading from the Front: High-Impact Training for Board Chairs and Executive Committees

Capital Campaign Planning Institute (Bootcamp Prerequisite Required) (May 20, 2026)

Battle Creek Office Hours (May 22, 2026)

Shiawassee - Confident Asks: (Fundraising) (June 03, 2026)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (June 24, 2026)

Battle Creek Office Hours (June 26, 2026)

AI for Real-World Fundraising: Smarter Grants, Stronger Stories, Bigger Reach (September 02, 2026)

AI for Real-World Fundraising: Smarter Grants, Stronger Stories, Bigger Reach (September 02, 2026)

Cook Family Foundation Partners - Peer Networking (September 08, 2026)

Fundraising Basics (September 10, 2026)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (September 17, 2026)

Capital Campaign Bootcamp: A Foundational Intensive (Fall 2026) (September 23, 2026)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (October 20, 2026)

Capital Campaign Planning Institute (Bootcamp Prerequisite Required) - Fall 2026 (October 22, 2026)

Foundations of Board Governance (November 03, 2026)

Foundations of Board Governance (November 03, 2026)

Cook Family Foundation Partners - Peer Networking (November 12, 2026)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (November 19, 2026)

Guiding Inspiration
"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences." ~ Audre Lorde