2012 Strong as Redwoods Conference

Save the date!  The 2012 Strong as Redwoods Conference will be

Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the River Lodge, Fortuna!

Thank you to all of our 2011 Strong as Redwoods Conference attendees,

as well as our amazing sponsors!

The California Endowment     Humboldt Area Foundation

Hunter, Hunter & Hunt: Certified Public Accountants    The McLean Foundation

Northern California Community Loan Fund     OrgSpaces

The Patricia D. and William B. Smullin Foundation    Greg Peterson Insurance

Patterson Conners Insurance    St. Joseph Hospital     Union Labor Health Foundation

Wednesday, February 22 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)

Funding Research Orientation

Free of Charge – Click here to register by Feb. 16.This workshop will focus on how to use the resources available in the Humboldt Area Foundation Rooney Resource Center, which includes an orientation to the nonprofit library, how to conduct more effective searches with the Foundation Directory Online, and general information about approaching foundations for grants.

Held in the Emmerson Room at Humboldt Area Foundation.

Sorry, this class is full!  Check out next months’ class on Friday, March 16.

Tuesday, February 28 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Del Norte Workshop: Grantwriting Basics with Shelley Mitchell

$65/NorCAN members; $80 non-members. Click here to register by Feb. 24.  This workshop will address grants for nonprofit organizations and is recommended for individuals with little or no grantwriting experience.  Click here for more details. 

The workshop will be held at the Lucky 7 Casino, 350 North Indian Road, Smith River.

Monday, March 5 (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Board Leadership Roundtable with Byrd Lochtie

$10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members. Click here to register by March 1.  This Roundtable will focus on Conflict among Board of Directors and within your nonprofit organization. 

Held in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch.

Thursday, March 8 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)

Luncheon: Graphic Recording with Heather Equinoss

$10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members. Click here to register by March 5. This Luncheon will focus on the essential components of Graphic Recording with plenty of hands-on experience.  Click here for more details.

Held in the Emmerson Room at Humboldt Area Foundation.   Lunch Provided.

Friday, March 16 (3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)   - Funding Research Orientation - Free of Charge - Held in the Emmerson Room at Humboldt Area Foundation - This workshop will focus on how to use the resources available in the Humboldt Area Foundation Rooney Resource Center, which includes an orientation to the nonprofit library, how to conduct more effective searches with the Foundation Directory Online, and general information about approaching foundations for grants. Click here to register by March 12.

Friday, March 30 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)   - Workshop: Demystifying the Federal Grant Writing Process with Cutcha Baldy - $40/NorCAN members; $60 non-members - Held in the Emmerson Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Click here for more details. Click here to register by March 12.

Monday, April 2 (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm) - Board Leadership Roundtable with Byrd Lochtie - $10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members - Held in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Click here to register by March 29.

Thursday, April 12 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)   - Luncheon: Social Media Strategies with Julia Minton - $10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members - Held in the Emmerson Room at Humboldt Area Foundation.

Wednesday, April 18 (8:30 am - 10:00 am)  - Fundraising Roundtable Discussion - Free of Charge - Held in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Coffee and tea provided. The need for nonprofits to have strong long-term fund development plans continues to grow. This group provides an opportunity to network, brainstorm, learn from each other, and provide peer-to-peer support. 

Monday, May 7 (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm) - Board Leadership Roundtable with Byrd Lochtie - $10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members - Held in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch.

Thursday, May 10 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)   - Luncheon: Sharing Spaces with Ali Lee, Joyce Hayes, and Leigh Pierre-Oetker - $10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members - Held in the Emmerson Room at Humboldt Area Foundation.

Monday, June 4 (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm) - Board Leadership Roundtable with Byrd Lochtie - $10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members - Held in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring a brown bag lunch.

Thursday, June 14 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)   - Luncheon: Managing Internal Conflicts with Duncan MacLaren - $10/NorCAN members; $15 non-members - Held in the Emmerson Room at Humboldt Area Foundation.

Wednesday, June 20 (8:30 am - 10:00 am)  - Fundraising Roundtable Discussion- Free of Charge - Held in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Coffee and tea provided. The need for nonprofits to have strong long-term fund development plans continues to grow. This group provides an opportunity to network, brainstorm, learn from each other, and provide peer-to-peer support.

Want to come to a workshop? Fill out and return our workshop registration form or click on one of the links above for convenient, secure online registration.

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Board Leadership Roundtable -   Effective boards lead, delegate and inspire. This monthly session will give you an opportunity to meet other board members, staff, and community members to share ideas about board development, roles and responsibilities.

• 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, held the first Monday of the month, October-June, in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. Cost is $10 for NorCAN Members; $15 for Non-members. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea provided.

Fundraising Roundtable Discussion - The need for nonprofits to have strong long-term fund development plans continues to grow. This group provides an opportunity to network, brainstorm, learn from each other, and provide peer-to-peer support.

• 8:30-10:00 am, held the third Wednesday of every other month in the Nilsen Room at Humboldt Area Foundation. No charge. Coffee and tea provided.

View Our Newsletter :   Spring 2012 Newsletter