Four session program presented by Minnesota Council on Foundations

Whether you are thinking about board service, are currently serving, or are a seasoned board member looking for a refresher, “Board Series: The Board Member’s Guide to Good Governance” is for you.  

This 4-part series will explore different aspects of nonprofit governance, offering practical, varied, and rich content that mixes tools and principles that are immediately implementable with strategies and resources geared toward your continual long-term growth as an effective and engaged board member. 

All sessions will be led by experienced nonprofit leaders and subject-matter experts and designed to offer practical information that can be applied immediately along with larger-picture questions and possibilities to consider for the long-term. 

• Workshop 1: Nonprofit Board 101: Basic Board Member Duties – July 9, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

• Workshop 2: Board Member Legal and Human Resources Responsibilities – July 16, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

• Workshop 3: Financial Information Board Members Should Know – July 23, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

• Workshop 4: Nonprofit Board Inclusion: DEI Success Strategies – July 30, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

Each event takes place on Thursday every week from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT. 

Alliance members are eligible for MCN member rate: $175

Presented by the Center for Dynamic Learning

Dive into a future of opportunity with the Center for Dynamic Learning and the Trades Up Initiative that brings learning to life through hands-on experience and real-world application. Designed to spark curiosity and build confidence, this immersive pathway introduces students to in-demand careers in the marine trades—where innovation meets the water.

Through engaging, project-based learning, students develop essential academic and technical skills while exploring key disciplines such as plumbing, electrical systems, engineering, welding, and fabrication. Along the way, they gain a deeper understanding of how these trades shape marine and coastal infrastructure—and the broader world around us

The program will take place from July 6th to August 7th. We will meet on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:30-3:00 pm, at the Center for Dynamic Learning,1 Louisa Street, Providence, and on Tuesday/Thursday, 12:00-6:30 pm, at Providence Career and Tech, 41 Fricker Street, Providence.

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Presened by Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cost: $229 for full course

The 2026 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website and email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits. Packed with practical advice and customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, you can attend the webinars live or watch the recordings—or a combination of both.

2) Online Fundraising for Nonprofits
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT • 2 hours

• Today’s must-haves in an online fundraising platform
• Best practices for donation pages and smart fundraising
• How to improve your monthly giving and tribute giving programs
• Why and how to launch a donor retention strategy
• An introduction to predictive AI for fundraising

Next: Social Media for Nonprofits
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT • 2 hours

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Presented by the Utah Nonprofits Association.

$45 for UNA Members
$90 for not-yet-Members

This seminar will help you amplify the impact of your presentation, by giving you clear, actionable ideas you can quickly apply to your next speaking presentation. We will cover how to become more engaging by turning your presentation into an experience, not simply an information dump. You will learn how to create one, clear and portable idea that every attender will leave with. We will also cover the importance of how to start each presentation with something that immediately creates curiosity and engagement and then continue to involve the audience throughout your message through asking questions, using images and sharing personal stories. Finally, we will review how to continue being mindful of the different type of learning styles of the attenders in the room to include verbal, visual, written and tactile types of learning. 

• How to transform your presentation into an engaging experience by using curiosity‑building openings, audience involvement, and storytelling techniques that keep listeners connected from start to finish.
• How to craft one clear, memorable, and portable core idea that every attendee can easily understand, remember, and apply long after your presentation ends.
• How to adapt your message to multiple learning styles so your content resonates with every type of learner in the room.

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Presented by ExCEL Educators Leadership Academy

On Jully 22nd from 4-7pm,at Breaktime Bowl, we will gather to recognize all ExCEL completers and graduates while celebrating the collective impact of our community. More details to be announced.