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SUMMARY:Understanding Nonprofit Law – Practical Guidance for Nonprofit Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This online session is offered by Blue Avocado. \nRegister \nThis webinar will review some of the key principles outlined in her book including: \n• Why it is important to lead with the mission\n• Governance and fiduciary duties\n• Legalities surrounding advocacy work\n• Value of proper documentation and public disclosure \nWhen you register\, please submit any questions you would like answered about understanding nonprofit law.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/understanding-nonprofit-law-practical-guidance-for-nonprofit-leaders/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:AFP Networking Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Monterey Bay Chapter. \nJoin this fun and candid conversation with AFP board members and nonprofit/community colleagues around all things local fundraising.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/afp-networking-meet-up-7/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Monterey County (Monterey Office)\, 2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Fundraising Course Begins
DESCRIPTION:This Association of Fundraising Professionals – AFP Monterey Bay Chapter program is offered in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and taught by AFP Certified Trainer\, Kate Mitchell Mehle\, CFRE. Register by January 23\, 2026 \n\nThe AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course is designed by experienced fundraising professionals to meet the real-world needs and challenges nonprofit organizations face every day. The International Standard for training the fundraising novice\, the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course offers a complete overview of the development function\, featuring the most current information and techniques. This 16-hour program includes case studies and projects for groups and individuals\, making the learning experience both substantive and enjoyable. \nThis intensive program will provide an overview of skills\, techniques and program components for individuals with up to 4 years of fundraising experience. Full participation in the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course is applicable for 16.0 points of CFRE Credit in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. \nFebruary 6th  10:30AM-2:00PM     Module 1: Overview of Fundraising \nFebruary 20th   9:00AM – 12:00PM     Module 2: Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program \nMarch 6th  9:00AM – 12:00PM     Module 3: Marketing for Ongoing Success \nMarch 20th  9:00AM – 12:00PM     Module 4: Building & Sustaining Relationships \nApril 17th  9:00AM – 12:00PM     Module 5: Securing the Gift \nMay 1st  9:00AM – 12:00PM     Module 6: Volunteers – Partners in Fundraising \nMay 15th  9:00AM-2:00PM     Module 7: Management & Accountability \nAll sessions will meet at the Community Foundation for Monterey County – Monterey Office\, 2354 Garden Rd\, Monterey\, CA 93940 \nCourse Fee: $419 AFP Members / $529 nonmembers \nFor scholarship requests\, please complete this application. \nRegistration closes on Friday\, January 23\, 2026.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/fundamentals-of-fundraising-course-begins-2/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Monterey County (Monterey Office)\, 2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Health Needs Data Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is hosted by the Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative. \nRegister \nThe Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative invites Community Based Organizations (CBO) to an in-person\, interactive workshop focused on findings from the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This two-hour session will explore priority health needs in Monterey County and provide practical tools to help nonprofits and community based organizations leverage this information and data for grant writing\, fundraising\, program planning\, and advocacy. This first-ever training is offered in partnership with local health\, education\, and community organizations. \nLocation: One Main Street\, 1 Main Street\, Room: Gallery 1\, Salinas\, CA 93907 \nDate and time: Wed\, Feb 11\, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nOrganizer: Katy Castagna\, (831) 318-1995\, kalyssa.king@unitedwaymcca.org
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/community-health-needs-data-workshop/
LOCATION:One Main Street\, 1 Main Street\, Salinas\, CA\, 93901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
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SUMMARY:CFMC Offices Closed for President's Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CFMC Monterey and Salinas offices will be closed in observance of President’s Day on Monday\, February 16\, 2026.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfmc-offices-closed-for-presidents-day-2026/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T110000
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SUMMARY:Finance Intensive for Nonprofit Boards and Executive Teams
DESCRIPTION:This three-part series is offered by Nonprofit Financial Commons. \nRegister \n$525-1\,095 \n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nEngage confidently in financial discussions—even without deep financial expertise\nUnderstand their organization’s financial runway\, reserves\, and risk posture\nDistinguish nonprofit financial realities from for-profit assumptions\nUse financial data to frame strategic decisions and tradeoffs\nAlign board and staff roles in moments of financial stress\nTell a clear\, credible financial story to support decision-making and sustainability\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Structure\n\n\n\n\nThree live\, interactive sessions of 90 minutes each\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 17 | 11:00-12:30 PM PST\nFebruary 19 | 11:00-12:30 PM PST\nFebruary 25 | 11:00-12:30 PM PST\n\nSpace is intentionally limited to allow for meaningful interaction and individualized attention. \nPre-reading materials will be provided prior to the course.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/finance-intensive-for-nonprofit-boards-and-executive-teams/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:CNE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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?\nUse this link to book the time that is most convenient for you to meet for up to one hour with CNE staff\, either virtually or in the Monterey Office.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cne-office-hours-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Introduction to proposal writing
DESCRIPTION:This online training is offered by Candid. \nRegister \nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\, FREE \n\nAre you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so\, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes! \nThis class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: \n\nThe basic elements of a proposal\nThe “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal\nHow to follow up whether the answer is yes or no\n30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline (in-person classes only)\n\nUpon completion of this course\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUnderstand how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.\nKnow how and when to follow up with funders after submitting a proposal.\n\nLooking for sample proposals?\n\nOur Sample Documents gallery has samples of actual winning proposals recommended by grantmakers.\n\nFor more on proposal budgets\, see our free class\, Introduction to Project Budgets. \n\nQualifies for 1.5 CFRE point(s)
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/introduction-to-proposal-writing-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:CNE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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?\nUse this link to book the time that is most convenient for you to meet for up to one hour with CNE staff\, either virtually or in the Monterey Office.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cne-office-hours-24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T110000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Sustainability: Build Strategies That Actually Work
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered by Candid. \nRegister \nThis program will enable you to\n\nDefine the four core pillars of nonprofit sustainability: leadership\, culture\, community trust\, and diversified revenue.\nIdentify successful models for diversifying income.\nApply systems\, practices\, and culture shifts that support staff retention\, leadership development\, and mission alignment.\nUnderstand how changing political and funding landscapes require adaptive strategies to ensure their organizations continue serving without compromising mission or values.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/nonprofit-sustainability-build-strategies-that-actually-work/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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