Nonprofit Partners
Capacity Building Programs
The Consultants in Service program (CIS), designed by SCVF Board member and nonprofit consultant Gary Kelsey, was established to help small nonprofits (budgets under $500,000) improve efficiency, governance, and community impact by matching professional development needs with volunteer experts. Due to increased demand, the CIS committee is currently not accepting new applications for nonprofit consulting. Contact Angie Pilgrim with any questions.
Gary Kelsey
CIS On the Road . ...
In partnership with SCVF's Affiliates,
C.I.S. On the Road offers
professional development
opportunities for nonprofit staff and board!
Three-Part Series on
BOARD ENGAGEMENT
Email Angie Pilgrim to register (details follow).
The St. Croix Valley Foundation, Propel Nonprofits, and Carpenter Nature Center are partnering to host a three-part series on building effective Boards. Share this information with your staff and board!
November 8, 2023 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance
Presenter, Propel Nonprofits
Hosted by Carpenter Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail S. Hastings, MN 55033
After attending this workshop, board members will participate in board meetings and other engagements with more confidence. Attendees will learn typical board responsibilities, explore the nuances of board authority and relationships, and discover ways to join a board. Participants will receive Propel’s Nonprofit Board Governance workbook, which includes the Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations.
January 17, 2024 - 12:00-1:30 pm
Presenter, Propel Nonprofits
Hosted via Zoom
In this virtual training, attendees will explore four practices for healthy board governance: 1) being purposeful in recruiting and on-boarding, 2) sharing board norms and accountability, 3) designing board structures, and 4) identifying board development. Propel will also provide tips to increase board engagement, including an overview of facilitation strategies you can use during your board meetings.
March 6, 2024 - 9:00 - 11:00 am
Engaging the Board in Fundraising
Presenter, Dr. Gary Kelsey
Hosted by Carpenter Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail S. Hastings, MN 55033
This session will provide nonprofit staff and board members with an understanding of the societal and human dynamics of money and raising money for a nonprofit organization. The session will explore why the board’s role in fundraising often leads to uncertainty and fear - and the corresponding strategies to overcome that hesitancy and maximize success.
...CIS Nonprofit Matches ...
Customized one-on-one guidance
from experienced practitioners committed to helping nonprofits tackle pesky challenges limiting impact and outcomes.
Please note, the CIS team is not accepting new If you have questions, please contact Angie Pilgrim.
TESTIMONIALS...
from nonprofit partners
"Thank you for an excellent Board workshop!
Your knowledge and experience that you shared generously will strengthen our Board’s understanding. Your passion for improving nonprofit Boards for the benefit of our community is inspiring!"
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"We were energetically engaged for two hours to help with a new mission and vision and so many new ideas on how to improve our organization. So many people came up to me... to say how much they appreciated being involved and also to express their appreciation for the professional guidance..."
CIS On the Screen
Resources & Advice for Engaging Volunteers
featuring Julie Grecian, JEG Consulting
Navigating the Maze of Program Development
featuring Angie Whitaker
Recording and supporting information