The 2025 Scholarships Application Due Date is Saturday, March 15, 2025 at midnight. We encourage you to view the complete list of scholarship opportunities and criteria: cfmco.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/ Questions? Contact: Esther Figueroa, Scholarships and Community Impact Manager at estherf@cfmco.org or 831.754.5800 x107 Offering $1.5 million in Scholarships to Local Students - read full story
This webinar is offered by the National Council of Nonprofits. Register Multiple lawsuits are underway to protect charitable nonprofits from blocks to federal funding they have earned, and to challenge attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The National Council of Nonprofits is hosting this informational webinar to explain the current legal landscape and to […]
This webinar is offered by Idealist/Volunteer Match. Register Join Faiza Venzant, CVA from the ADEVI Project, and Jennifer Bennett, CVA from VolunteerMatch for an exciting conversation as we unveil the groundbreaking Is Everyone Welcome Toolkit! Developed by a dedicated team of 25 Certified Volunteer Administrators (CVAs), this FREE resource is now available on VolunteerMatch's Learning […]
This webinar is offered by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter. Register Is there a capital campaign in your future? If so, you want to be prepared. Campaigns have specific strategy, best practices, and patterns, and we have the data to back it up. Don’t miss this innovative session where Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE […]
This webinar is offered by Propel. $85 Register Were you just elected board treasurer or to the finance committee, and you’re not sure what to do? Or are you an executive director or board chair with a new board treasurer who needs some finance confidence to carry out their role? This session is geared toward […]
The Community Foundation for Monterey County's Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) invites local Executive Directors to find time in busy schedules for a nourishing breakfast and personal connection with inspiring people.  During times of uncertainty and change, the 2025 Executive Director Breakfast Roundtable offers an opportunity to connect, learn and recharge with fellow nonprofit leaders. The […]
This live webinar is offered by Blue Avocado. Register Nonprofits work with consultants for a variety of reasons, from strategic planning to fundraising, capacity building and grant writing. But understanding how a consultant can benefit your nonprofit, as well as what your nonprofit is responsible for in this collaboration, is critical to success. Led by […]
These grants typically fund programs larger in scope and scale. Successful applicants will demonstrate a track record of effectiveness and the capacity to articulate and measure impact. The CFMC expects to fund grants with an average grant size of $45,000. These applications are reviewed by a grant committee that carefully review proposals and recommend a […]
This webinar is offered by Nonprofit Quarterly. Register In 2025, strategic partnerships—and in some cases, mergers—will be essential strategies for nonprofit survival and impact. The nonprofit sector faces massive financial cuts and uncertainty. Executive orders are forcing organizations to downsize. Many may have to close their doors. Nonprofits need better tools to defend critical services and programs. In 2025, […]
This series is offered by Envision Initiative. Visit their website for full details and to register. Each monthly gathering is an in-person opportunity to connect with Human Resource (HR) peers, enjoy light refreshments and participate in a facilitated dialogue centered around a monthly theme. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at 2511 Garden Road, Suite B100, Monterey […]
This free webinar is offered by Tech Impact. Visit their website for full details and to register. As technology advances, so should your IT budget. Tech impact wants to help you with the arduous task of technology planning and budgeting for your nonprofit. We all know that the effective use of technology can improve efficiencies, […]
CNE Office Hours provide an easy way for Monterey County nonprofits to engage with CNE staff for guidance, problem solving, resources and referrals. Do you have a leadership question, challenge, or opportunity on your mind? Use this link to book the time that is most convenient for you to meet for up to one hour […]
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Monterey, CA 93940
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