Improving effectiveness and efficiency of Fox Valley nonprofits

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Encouraging collaboration and connectivity among nonprofits in Appleton and the Fox Valley Region

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Strengthening leadership skills, assuring more effective service

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Is board service the missing piece of your community involvement?

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OUR PROGRAMS

LEADERSHIP FORUM

Convenes nonprofit executive directors and board members from throughout the Fox Valley in a professional network to discuss issues, and to learn from each other.

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LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE

Education on critical leadership, management, technical and governance topics and earn a Nonprofit Management Certificate.

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BOARD
EFFECTIVENESS

The Board Effectiveness activities include resources, tools and training for those serving on boards in Appleton, Wisconsin and the Fox Valley.

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JOIN A
BOARD

To learn about board, committee or task force service to our local community, join us at one of our events at the Timber Rattler’s Stadium.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

July 2019

Introduction to Proposal Writing Location: James P. Coughlin Center, Meeting Room B, 625 E. Country Road Y, Oshkosh, WI Lawrence University has partnered with Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oshkosh Area United Way, and United Way Fox Cities to bring a Funding Information Network (FIN) location to our community. Based at Lawrence’s Seeley G. Mudd library, FIN makes available a wealth of Foundation Center information, including searchable grant and funder databases. You don’t have to wait for a…

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Board Chair/Vice-Chair Round Table

July 24 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Fox Valley Technical College, Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr.
Appleton, WI 54914 United States

Join fellow Fox Valley nonprofit board chairs and vice-chairs to network and share best practice around the great task of leading a nonprofit toward efficiency and sustainability. These events are for board chair and vice-chairs only! The topic will be: Board Orientation Space is limited to 25 attendees.

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FIN Training

July 30 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Proposal Writing Location: Lawrence University’s Thomas A. Steitz Hall of Science, room 102, Appleton, WI Lawrence University has partnered with Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oshkosh Area United Way, and United Way Fox Cities to bring a Funding Information Network (FIN) location to our community. Based at Lawrence’s Seeley G. Mudd library, FIN makes available a wealth of Foundation Center information, including searchable grant and funder databases. You don’t have to wait for a class to…

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August 2019

FIN Training

August 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Introduction to the Funding Information Network Location: UW-Oshkosh Sage Hall, computer lab 1208A, 850 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI Lawrence University has partnered with Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oshkosh Area United Way, and United Way Fox Cities to bring a Funding Information Network (FIN) location to our community. Based at Lawrence’s Seeley G. Mudd library, FIN makes available a wealth of Foundation Center information, including searchable grant and funder databases. You don’t have to wait for a class…

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September 2019

Board Chair/Vice-Chair Round Table

September 12 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Fox Valley Technical College, Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr.
Appleton, WI 54914 United States

Join fellow Fox Valley nonprofit board chairs and vice-chairs to network and share best practice around the great task of leading a nonprofit toward efficiency and sustainability. These events are for board chair and vice-chairs only! The topic will be: Effective Board Committees Space is limited to 25 attendees.

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How to Double Revenue with Data and Digital Fundraising

September 25 @ 8:00 am - 12:15 pm

Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way
Neenah, WI 54956 United States + Google Map

Registration from 8:00 -8:30 am / Program from 8:30 am to 12:15 pmLocation: Bridgewood Resort and Conference CenterCo-hosted by: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, United Way Fox Cities, CLA and the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative Aligning your board, staff, and volunteers around a plan that not only raises, but retains, more money from individual donors is hard work — and it’s getting harder. There has been a major shift in how consumers (and our donors) engage with content, demanding…

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Join A Board Event

September 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 North Casaloma Drive
Appleton, WI 54912 United States

Free Event

Find your nonprofit board match- The right match can help you to reduce stress, find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. Join us at this community event to learn more about nonprofits in your local community and how to get involved. Registration is not currently open for this event. This event is in collaboration with

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November 2019

Board Chair/Vice-Chair Round Table

November 5 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Fox Valley Technical College, Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr.
Appleton, WI 54914 United States

Join fellow Fox Valley nonprofit board chairs and vice-chairs to network and share best practice around the great task of leading a nonprofit toward efficiency and sustainability. These events are for board chair and vice-chairs only! The topic will be: Fundraising & Donor Engagement Space is limited to 25 attendees.

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Leadership Forum: Board Roles & Responsibilities

November 8 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Fox Valley Technical College, Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr.
Appleton, WI 54914 United States

Nonprofit boards-How to be the best! Join us as Stephanie Cavadeas, Partner at Wipfli, presents and answers questions on the following:Nonprofit GovernanceBest Practices of Great Nonprofits BoardsTen Principles of Governance – Sarbanes OxleyBasic Responsibilities of Nonprofit BoardsNonprofit Governance PitfallsGovernance vs. ManagementKeys to Effective and Successful Board OperationsStrengthen Board PerformanceWe will round out the presentation by highlighting tips, tools and templates available on NonprofitNext to help you in your journey to build a strong nonprofit board.All Fox Valley area nonprofit leaders and…

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Join A Board Event

November 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 North Casaloma Drive
Appleton, WI 54912 United States

Free Event

Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. Join us at this community event to learn more about nonprofits in your local community and how to get involved with board or committee service. Registration is not currently open for this event. This event…

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SUCCESS STORIES

“I learned much more from the Fundraising session than I could have hoped or expected.”

“With the Personal Leadership training I am now able to embrace conflict and encourage it in team meetings. Conflict brings opportunity!”

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