Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

Upcoming Activities

Program Development & Program Evaluation Series Winter 2025

Wednesdays – Jan 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 9am to 12pm PST. Via Zoom. SAVE $100 with the Early Bird Discount; register by November 15!

Are you looking to develop effective programs for your nonprofit or government organization but unsure where to start? This beginner to intermediate-level course is designed just for you! Learn how to create thoughtful programs that gain stakeholder support and achieve significant impacts. Register today to earn a Certificate of Completion.

November Peer Learning Groups

Fundraising and Marketing, November 19, 12pm – 1:30pm (PST). Via Zoom.

Topic: Engaging Board Members with Fundraising. Participants will learn practical approaches to align board involvement with organizational goals, ensuring board members feel confident and engaged in supporting key fundraising initiatives.

Volunteer Services, November 20, 12pm – 1:30pm (PST). Via Zoom.

Topic: The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation: Boosting Morale and Retention. We will discuss practical techniques for showing appreciation, creating a positive volunteer experience, and fostering a culture of gratitude.

Finance & HR, November 21, 12pm – 1:30pm (PST). Via Zoom.

Topic: Elevating Recruitment: Best Practices with a DEIB Focus. This session covers inclusive hiring strategies, modern recruitment methods, and enhancing the candidate experience, with a focus on incorporating DEIB principles and reducing unconscious bias to ensure a fair and positive recruitment process. Participants will learn how to attract top talent and create a seamless candidate journey.

CVNL Features

One Mind Music Festival CVNL Volunteering

CVNL Volunteers Drive Success at the 30th Annual One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health

CVNL Volunteers Drive Success at the 30th Annual One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health.

Executive
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Consulting
Services

Volunteer
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Learning &
Leadership

Program Development & Program Evaluation Series Winter 2025

November Peer Learning Groups

CVNL Volunteers Drive Success at the 30th Annual One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health

7,250

Total # of
nonprofits

Registered 501c3’s in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties, per IRS and National Center for Charitable Statistics

$465,440

Return on Volunteer Investment

based on number of volunteer hours served in Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties multiplied by $29.09 ROVI in CA, per Independent Sector

6 years

Average tenure of a nonprofit executive

2016 Nonprofit Quarterly Survey on Executive Leaders

15 years

Average director tenure/term limit

Deliotte 2016 Board Practices report; BoardSource

ExecutiveSearch

ConsultingServices

VolunteerServices

Learning &Leadership

Program Development & Program Evaluation Series Winter 2025

November Peer Learning Groups

CVNL Volunteers Drive Success at the 30th Annual One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health

7,250

Total # of nonprofits

Registered 501c3’s in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties, per IRS and National Center for Charitable Statistics

$465,440

Return on Volunteer Investment

based on number of volunteer hours served in Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties multiplied by $29.09 ROVI in CA, per Independent Sector

6 years

Average tenure of a nonprofit executive

2016 Nonprofit Quarterly Survey on Executive Leaders

15 years

Average director tenure/term limit

Deliotte 2016 Board Practices report; BoardSource

Executive
Search

Consulting
Services

Volunteer
Services

Learning &
Leadership

Total # of
nonprofits