Main Calendar
Main Calendar
Membership Orientation/Overview for New and Interested Members (in-person)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
There's never been a better time to be part of the Nonprofits First Member Community, comprised of 300+ nonprofit organizations/foundations, government/civic organizations, chambers and associations, industry consultants and other for-profit ...
What Employers Can – and Can’t – Do About Employee Speech in a Volatile Climate
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In today’s charged social and political environment, employee speech is no longer confined to the breakroom—it’s on social media, in protest movements, and even in the dress code.
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.
GEMS Training - How to Identify GREAT Funding Sources
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this session, participants learn how to uncover the right funders for their programs through strategic research.
Quickbooks Online for Nonprofits: Building a Strong Financial Foundation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Whether you are new to QuickBooks Online or looking to improve your organization's financial processes, this session will provide actionable tools and best practices that you can implement immediately.
Board Smart Q & A: Board Member Expectations
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Board Smart Q & A: This session clarifies what is expected of nonprofit board members to support effective governance and mission impact.
Pitching Your Story in the Digital World
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This workshop focuses on helping nonprofits effectively pitch their stories in today’s fast-paced digital media environment.
Candid.org Overview - How Candid Helps Nonprofits
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This orientation will introduce you to Candid's flagship products and other resources to help you effectively fundraise, learn from peers, and tell your organization’s story.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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