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This workshop from The Learning Center introduces the fundamentals of strategic planning for nonprofit organizations, focusing on how mission-driven organizations can clarify priorities, align resources, and respond effectively to changing community needs. Participants will explore key components of the strategic planning process, including vision and mission alignment, environmental scanning, goal setting, and implementation. As part of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, The Learning Center provides training and resources that help Read More »

Writing your first grant—or your first good grant—can feel overwhelming. This free, beginner-friendly workshop is designed to clarify, make the process more approachable, and make it more manageable. Led by Vonnie Trumble, program officer at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and student in the nonprofit management program in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, this interactive session is ideal for new grant writers and nonprofit Read More »

Managing people is one of the most complex—and consequential—parts of nonprofit leadership. In mission-driven organizations, employee challenges are rarely about motivation or goodwill. More often, they grow out of unclear expectations, competing priorities, communication breakdowns, or issues that linger too long without being addressed. This interactive workshop is designed for nonprofit leaders who want practical tools to navigate difficult employee situations with confidence and clarity. Rather than focusing on “fixing” Read More »