CVNL's Learning and Leadership Programs
CVNL is pleased to offer partial scholarships to support first-generation professionals and professionals entering the nonprofit sector for the first time in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Counties.
These scholarships are made available by generous grants from the Peter A., and Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, the Solano Community Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, and U.S. Bank. To apply, click here, or for more information, please contact us at learning@cvnl.org.
Training Series
Program development & evaluation series
Through our Program Development & Evaluation Certificate, you’ll explore essential steps to program development, including needs assessments, logic models, and research tools. This course will guide you through the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and evaluating successful programs.
Fall 2025:
Sept. 9, 16, 23, & 30
Grant Writing Certificate Series
Are you looking to boost your grant writing skills and win more funding for your organization? Our Grant Writing Certificate Series is designed to help nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, and development staff craft compelling proposals that get results.
Fall 2025:
Oct. 7, 14, 21, & 28
MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS SERIES
Accelerate your management knowledge, skills and insight. This series is perfect for new and developing managers and management teams eager to enhance their impact and people management skills.
Fall 2025:
Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, & 20
Executive Leadership Program (elp)
The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is a focused, immersive program with over 30 hours of teaching and coaching from expert faculty and nonprofit professionals.
Spring 2026:
Mar. 13 & 27; Apr. 10 & 24
Workshops
In addition to our multi-session learning series, CVNL offers standalone workshops designed to provide nonprofit professionals with focused, skill-building opportunities. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, equipping you with tools you can put into practice right away.
7/31/25, 10AM - 12PM: Strategic Planning in Times of Disruption: Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence
8/28/25, 10AM - 12PM: Strategic Communications to Strengthen Fundraising
9/25/25, 10AM - 12PM: Crisis Fundraising: Dos, Don'ts, and Donor Trust
10/9/25, 10AM - 12PM: Staying on Mission: Safeguarding DEI Amid Risk & Compliance Challenges
"Whatever your life's work is, do it well."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, JR.
American religious leader and civil-rights activist