Training Calendar for the Shiawassee Community
The Cook Family Foundation works with nonprofit organizations in Shiawassee County to help them realize their missions, build their capacity to make change in the community, and work with others to improve the quality of life for Shiawassee County residents.
The Cook Family Foundation hosts FREE Board training event and these sessions are open to any current Shiawassee County nonprofit leadership, board members, staff members, or volunteers that live in, or directly serve the Shiawassee County community.
Upcoming Public and Partner Events
These board training sessions are open to any current Shiawassee County nonprofit leadership, board members, staff members, or volunteers that live in, or directly serve the Shiawassee County community.
Professional Development for Nonprofit Leaders and their Boards
Marketing Basics for Nonprofits
Date: Septemeber 15, 2026
Time/s: 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM ET
Location: Baker College Welcome Center
1309 Shiawassee St., Owosso MI 48867
Marketing Basics for Nonprofits Nonprofits are expected to communicate clearly,
consistently, and persuasively—often without a dedicated marketing team or
significant budget. This practical workshop breaks down marketing to its
essential components and focuses on how to use the tools most organizations
already have. Participants will learn how to align their website, email, and
social media so each channel plays a clear role in telling the organization’s
story, driving engagement, and supporting fundraising and program goals—without
duplication or burnout.
The session will cover the fundamentals of Google Ads
(including purpose, targeting, and basic budgeting), how and when to boost
social media posts, and how to use AI tools responsibly to draft content more
efficiently while maintaining organizational voice and accuracy. Participants
will leave with a clearer understanding of what not to do, how to prioritize
limited capacity, and how to create a simple, sustainable marketing approach
that supports mission, credibility, and growth rather than chasing every new
platform or trend.
This workshop is ideal for Leaders, Staff and Board Members, and Volunteers.
Please Register HERE
*Cook Family Foundation " Partner Only " Events
*To participate in the Nonprofit Capacity Building (NPCB) program, nonprofits in Shiawassee county and members of Nonprofit Network will work to develop an organization-specific Action Plan. To be eligible, the nonprofit organization must meet certain requirements. Please visit the Cook Family Foundation website for more information.
The Cook Family Foundation Nonprofit Capacity Building Program relies on the expertise of the Nonprofit Network, a nonprofit management and board governance support organization. The Nonprofit Network provides organizational assessments, board education programs, executive director coaching, nonprofit technical assistance, strategic planning, and both online and in-person access to the education and training to implement best management practices. If you have questions about partnership, please call the Cook Family Foundation at (989) 725-1621.
Collaborative Support: Peer Partner Events
Date: September 1st, 2026
Time/s: 5 PM to 7:00 PM (US and Canada)
Location: 242 W Broad St, Chesaning, MI 48616
Getting the months started off right! These Peer Support events will be highly supportive and interactive opportunities to share lessons learned. These events will help you be responsive to current issues, staffing, or whatever else you want to discuss.
Come prepared to share what you know and as always, we will find time to breathe, laugh, cry - or whatever may be necessary.
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