Beyond the Numbers: The Art of Persuasive Data for Winning Grants

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learners will identify the most persuasive metrics and visuals for different funders (e.g., outcomes, reach, cost-effectiveness) and frame them in narratives that resonate with each funder's goals.

Challenge Accepted: When Outsourcing Makes Sense

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Smaller organizations have internal and external challenges. During this session, learn how and when entities can make the most of outsourcing to supplement their current financial departments, or to tackle specific financial challenges.

CNAP Essentials: Online (Sept 9 - Oct 21, 2026)

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and ...

Sixty Seconds in the Seat: Perfect Your Nonprofit's Pitch

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

When a prospective donor, funder, member of the press, business or new acquaintance asks you about yourself, your organization or your cause, how do you respond?

Strengthen Your Board. Strengthen Your Mission. Part 1: Board Basics

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Strengthen Your Board. Strengthen Your Mission. Part 1: Board Basics

Employee Discipline and Termination

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This training is designed for supervisors and management. It addresses the effective discipline and termination policies and practices. This training also address issues such as progressive discipline and effective documentation. **This is a great ...

Beyond Compliance: What Your 990 & Audit Say About Your Nonprofit

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Beyond Compliance: What Your 990 & Audit Say About Your Nonprofit Your Form 990 and financial audit are more than annual compliance requirements—they tell a story about your nonprofit’s financial health, governance, accountability, and stewardship.

2026 Affiliate Marketplace

8:45 AM - 11:45 AM

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS!

Board Smart Q & A: Effective Board Meetings

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Board Smart Q & A: This session focuses on how to run board meetings that are purposeful, engaging, and governance‑focused.

Strengthen Your Board. Strengthen Your Mission. Part 2: Boards & Fundraising

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Strengthen Your Board. Strengthen Your Mission. Part 2: Boards & Fundraising

GEMS - How to Cut Characters without Cutting Content

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This session equips participants with hands-on strategies to cut character counts without cutting essential content. Through real-world examples and rewriting exercises, participants learn how to craft tighter, more powerful narratives.

GEMS Training - Getting Stellar Support Letters

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In this session, participants learn how to secure and craft powerful support letters that boost grant proposals.

Strengthen Your Board. Strengthen Your Mission. Part 3: Building the Most Effective Boards

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Strengthen Your Board. Strengthen Your Mission. Part 3: Building the Most Effective Boards

CNAP Essentials: Online (Oct 15 - Dec 3, 2026)

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and ...

10th Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The 10th Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 5:30-8:00 PM, will honor Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations, staff and volunteers who are dedicated to the business of doing good in our community.

Anchor Your Time: The ANCHOR™ Method for Time Management

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Everyone tells you to work smarter, not harder. Almost nobody tells you how. This workshop does.

Leading at the Speed of Trust

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

In this 90-minute interactive leadership experience, participants will examine trust as an organizational condition—not simply a personal feeling or interpersonal dynamic.

Board Smart Q & A: Board Fiduciary Responsibilities

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Board Smart Q & A: This session focuses on the core fiduciary duties of nonprofit board members—duty of care, loyalty, and obedience—and why they matter for effective governance.

Older Adults Mental Health First Aid Certification

The course equips participants with the skills to recognize, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in older adults, providing initial support until professional help is available.

The Nonprofit Payroll Playbook: What to Know Before Choosing a Payroll System

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

About the Presenter Carol

Tips to Consider When Hiring a Grant Writer

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In this workshop participants will explore their grant writing needs, what to look for in a grant writer, pitfalls in hiring grant writers and where to find grant writers who meet their needs.

CNAP Essentials: Miami (Dec 1-3, 2026)

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and ...

Beyond the Founder: Preparing Your Board for What's Next

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

A practical workshop on founder and executive transitions for nonprofit boards. Learn to spot over-dependence on a single leader, distinguish succession planning from transition planning, and build a realistic roadmap for leadership continuity.

Board Smart Q & A: The Board’s Role in Strategic Planning

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Board Smart Q & A: This session explores the board’s responsibility in guiding and overseeing the organization’s strategic direction.

CNAP Essentials: Online (Jan 7 - Feb 18, 2027)

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and ...

GEMS onboarding training for Nonprofits First Members and Affiliates

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for an onboarding session designed to help you get the most out of your FREE Nonprofits First GEMS account. You'll learn how to set up your account, explore the platform's key features through an in-depth walkthrough, and have the opportunity ...

Youth Mental Health First Aid

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Supporting Youth course, developed with input from educators, caregivers, and mental health experts, is designed for adults who work with or care for young people aged 12–24.

Board Smart Q & A: OPEN SESSION

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Board Smart Q & A: OPEN SESSION

CNAP Essentials: Online (Feb 23 - Apr 6, 2027)

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and ...

Board Smart Q & A: Board Engagement and Accountability

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Board Smart Q & A: Take a deep dive into how engaged boards build a culture of accountability that strengthens governance and mission impact.

Mental Health First Aid Certification

Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack — we’d start CPR or call 9-1-1. Become a certified Mental Health First Aider and be able to respond to someone having a panic attack or showing signs of alcohol use disorder.

CNAP Essentials: Online (Apr 8 - May 20, 2027)

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and ...