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Upcoming Workshops

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Collaborative Leadership & Culture Development

9:00 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Center

Numerous studies have shown that collaborative leadership leads to higher engagement, better results, and overall higher satisfaction among team members. In today’s ever-changing workplace environment, collaborative leadership has become increasingly important for any organization looking to innovative, connect with their audience, and thrive. In this interactive workshop, we will explore the key principles of collaborative leadership and how to develop an inclusive organizational culture that empowers every member of your team.

Grant Writing Basics

8:00 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Satellite Campus

Workshop attendees will explore the basics of writing a winning proposal and learn how to craft each component of a grant proposal.

Creative ways to collect, understand, and share data

9:00 - 12:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

During this training, we will explore innovative tools that can be used to collect data (e.g., photo elicitation, selfie-stations, feedback walls), make sense of data (e.g., data parties, learning sessions), and share data (e.g., presentations, one-pagers, dashboards, visualizations). As we review these approaches and try a few of them, we will also walk through a framework for choosing the best ones based on how the data will be used and who is involved.

Nonprofit Budgeting 101

9:00 - 12:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Join us to learn how to build a budget for sound fiscal management for your nonprofit organization, and use your budget to deal with multiple programs and multiple funding sources. Learn how to budget like a pro!

Cash Flow Projections 101

9:00 - 12:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom

In this class, nonprofit leaders will learn how develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly to look for potential landmines. Learning about cash projections is also a wonderful method to get familiar and comfortable with financials because cash projections tend to be a more intuitive way of looking at financial information.

Crafting and Executing Impactful Nonprofit Events

8:30 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Center

Fundraising events are a permanent part of the fundraising landscape. Yet, many nonprofits often feel that producing these events takes too much time and resources from their staff and budget. In this workshop, veteran event producer and engagement strategist, A.J. Steinberg, CFRE, will deconstruct how to deliver profitable and impactful events that lead to sustained stewardship and connection.

PR Strategies For Nonprofits: How to tell your story to the press

9:00 - 12:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

We’ve all practiced an elevator pitch, but why is it that there are organizations that consistently have their stories told by the press? There’s a recipe for PR success and in this three-part workshop, you’ll learn the mechanics behind crafting your story and selecting the appropriate media outlets and contacts to pitch it to.

Nonprofit Contingency Planning: Understanding risk and crafting financial scenarios in times of uncertainty

9:00 - 11:00 am
Virtual Workshop via Zoom

As nonprofit leaders face a landscape of unprecedented change, understanding and planning for the choices ahead is critical. In this workshop, we will explore how to assess your financial position (and primary risks) as a nonprofit, then examine how to craft financial model scenarios that will allow you options for pursuing your mission in the face of potential threats to funding and operations.

Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Creating an Intergenerational Environment of Communication, Well-Being and Respect

9:00 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Satellite Campus

In this workshop, we will explore how workplace stress manifests differently for members of different generations. We will examine the various levers you as a leader can deploy to create a thriving workplace where you can effectively manage, motivate and retain intergenerational staff - from Gen Z to Baby Boomers.

Giving USA 2025: A Virtual Lunch & Learn

12:00 - 1:30 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran University as we host a virtual forum with Cassie Carter, Vice President, Fundraising at Campbell & Company. She will share insights from the 2025 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy in America. Learn about emerging philanthropic trends and their implications for fundraising strategies and approaches with your nonprofit organization.

Brand Reputation & Crisis Management for Nonprofits: Maintaining Trust in Challenging Times

1:00 - 4:00 pm
SB Foundation Office - South County

In today’s rapidly shifting and volatile landscape, nonprofits are no longer asking if a crisis will occur, but how prepared they’ll be when it does. With rising digital threats, societal polarization, and evolving stakeholder expectations, the pressure on organizations has never been greater. Nonprofit leaders must confront this unpredictability head-on, building resilience and crisis readiness now to protect their mission, safeguard trust, and ensure long-term impact.

Brand Reputation & Crisis Management for Nonprofits: Maintaining Trust in Challenging Times

9:00 - 12:00 pm
SB Foundation Office - North County

In today’s rapidly shifting and volatile landscape, nonprofits are no longer asking if a crisis will occur, but how prepared they’ll be when it does. With rising digital threats, societal polarization, and evolving stakeholder expectations, the pressure on organizations has never been greater. Nonprofit leaders must confront this unpredictability head-on, building resilience and crisis readiness now to protect their mission, safeguard trust, and ensure long-term impact.

PR Strategies For Nonprofits: How to tell your story to the press

9:00 - 12:00 pm
SB Foundation Office - South County

We’ve all practiced an elevator pitch, but why is it that there are organizations that consistently have their stories told by the press? There’s a recipe for PR success and in this three-part workshop, you’ll learn the mechanics behind crafting your story and selecting the appropriate media outlets and contacts to pitch it to.

Shared Leadership Models: implementing approaches to enhance nonprofit resiliency and impact

9:00 - 12:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom

As the scope and intensity of nonprofit leadership roles continue to grow, our sector faces increasing challenges of burn-out, leadership turnover and diminished effectiveness. One strategy some organizations have turned to is “shared leadership.” In this workshop we will explore several models for shared leadership, how organizations might approach adopting and implementing such models, as well as case studies of organizations that have successfully transitioned to this approach.

Making an Impact: Social Media Strategies and Tactics for Nonprofits

1:00 - 4:00 pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Ready to harness the power of social media marketing for your nonprofit? In this workshop we will explore how social media platform audiences differ, do's & don'ts with social media postings and execution, best practices for generating content, considerations in building & engaging an online audience, and linking online strategies with your nonprofit's broader marketing, fundraising and brand-building efforts.

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