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Upcoming Workshops

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What They Didn’t Tell You in the Interviews: a survival guide for current & aspiring nonprofit execs

9:00 - 11:30 am
Cal Lutheran Oxnard Center

POSTPONED: We will be looking to reschedule this workshop in Spring 2026....You have talents and passions that you have chosen to leverage through an Executive role at an organization. Many of the realities and most important work involved in these roles are not addressed clearly in job descriptions or in interview processes. In this engaging session, you will learn how to proactively address and leap over potential pitfalls to thrive in your Executive roles.

Community Connections: Central Coast by the Numbers

10:00 - 12:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

This public event will feature Jim Miller from the State of California Department of Finance’s Demographic Research Unit. He will be presenting local data trend snapshots and projections. This will be a valuable opportunity for dialogue, allowing participants to engage with the data, ask questions, and explore how the insights can inform their ongoing work. This invitation is open to non-profit and community-based organizations that could benefit from the information being shared. This program is being convened by the California Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC), the single state entity coordinating California’s most important statewide public awareness and community engagement initiatives and publisher of the California Community Resource Guide. Advanced RSVP Required. Please register by Friday, September 5. Space is limited, so please limit your attendees to no more than two staff members and have each complete their own registration.

AI for Nonprofit Leaders: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Where to Start

9:00 - 12:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

AI has tremendous potential to accelerate your organization's impact—when you understand what's possible and what to watch out for. This workshop cuts through the noise and delivers real-world examples, practical frameworks, and the clarity you need to have thoughtful conversations about AI and to make informed decisions about how to leverage it to support your mission, values, and people.

Mobilize Your Board To Raise Money

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

If your board isn’t raising all the money it could — indeed, if your board isn’t raising any money at all — you’re not alone. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the reasons why, and outline strategies to turn things around.

How to Build, Lead, and Sustain High Performing Teams

9:00 - 4:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

This course packs 25 years of real-world experience and best practices, working with Fortune 500’s and nonprofits alike, into 1-day with proven tips to help every leader build and keep a stronger team. It delves into the basics and best practices of what it takes to build, lead, and sustain a high performing team in any organization by exploring John Jell’s High Performance Team Model. Participants will walk away with tools and tips to effectively assess hires, talent manage, train and establish a thriving workplace culture of accountability, communication and empowerment.

Trust & Inspire: A New Leadership Paradigm

10:00 - 12:00 pm
Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Satellite Campus

Discover the leadership model behind Stephen M.R. Covey’s Trust and Inspire and explore the powerful shift from Command and Control to a more empowering way to lead. This session offers a high-level overview of the core beliefs and three stewardships that define Trust and Inspire leadership.

Collaborative Leadership & Culture Development

9:00 - 12:00 pm
Via Zoom

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.

Nonprofit Marketing: Building a Comprehensive Plan for Impact and Engagement

9:00 - 12:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

Do know the elements of a strong nonprofit marketing plan? This workshop will explore how you can build such a plan that engages your constituents and strengthens your ability to reach your organization’s goals.

Advancing Equity in an Anti-DEI Climate

9:00 - 12:00 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

The backlash against "DEI" has been building for several years, but it has reached a new level recently. So how do organizations that are committed to equity and justice - both internally and in their community - continue to pursue this work? How do organizations balance their values with risk? During this session, we will review some of the limitations being placed on equity work by the Federal Administration, what it means for our organizations, and we'll share concrete strategies and frameworks to help organizations navigate these challenging times.

Establishing Strategic Clarity in Uncertain Times: What Holds, What Shifts!

9:00 - 12:00 pm
Via Zoom

Many nonprofit leaders are feeling the strain of federal funding delays, political uncertainty, and shifting expectations from partners and funders. Strategic plans written even a year ago may feel out of step—or hard to act on. And for those without a plan in place, it can be difficult to know where to focus when so much feels unstable. This interactive workshop is designed to deliver practical guidance that will help leaders step back, take stock, and make thoughtful decisions about how to gain strategic clarity and move their mission forward.

Leading People & Organizations in Times of Change

8:30 - 12:30 pm
CLU Oxnard Campus

The last few years have been a time of unprecedented change for our world and for our organizations. When you think about all of the changes your organization has been through, is going through, or or is about to go through, what feelings come up? What thoughts? What questions? This interactive workshop is designed to answer those questions and help manage the feelings that are associated with change. Participants will be introduced to the work of William Bridges, who draws a distinction between the changes that people and organizations go through and the psychological and emotional impact of that change on individuals, groups, and organizations.

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