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Giving USA, the Official Report on Trends in Philanthropy, will be presented during a webinar on June 22, 2022. To register for the webinar, please click here. This report includes […] Read More

On May 10, 2022 Cathy Allen will talk about building strong and healthy relationships within nonprofit organizations in a two part workshop series. Click here to register. The morning workshop […] Read More

Thu, June 9, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Greater Toledo Community Foundation invites representatives from Toledo area nonprofit organizations (including northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan) to a Grants Information […] Read More

This year’s Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence Awards has a different look… and a new name… and increased grant money! Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) and The Blade, in partnership with […] Read More

There is still time to register for our first in-person workshop of the year! Education, Support, Influence: Creating Connections with Success featuring Greg Peters will take place on March 24, […] Read More

One of the most common challenges faced by CEOs and Executive Directors of nonprofit organizations is finding a productive balance with their board of directors. Read More

The Center for Nonprofit Resources and Toledo Bar Association are teaming up to offer a free workshop designed for employers and will focus on understanding COVID mandates and accommodations for employees. Read More

Two nonprofit agencies were randomly drawn from the list of those nonprofit organizations that participated in #GivingTuesdayNWO 2021 and reported their results to GTCF. Read More

March 24, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Register here What will you learn? Turning 5-minute conversations into long-term, profitable connections. Breaking the ice and beyond – developing […] Read More

If your organization participated in #GivingTuesdayNWO, click here to complete the results survey. Please complete the survey whether or not you registered for a grant award from Greater Toledo Community Foundation. Responses […] Read More

Join Leadership Toledo Community Leadership Series, a collection of free virtual interactive presentations dedicated to providing access to leadership development and community connectivity opportunities. Read More

And the winners are….. Congratulations to the following award recipients: Nonprofit Innovation – Valentine Theatre Nonprofit Excellence in a Small Organization -Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Nonprofit Excellence in […] Read More

Keith Burwell, president of Greater Toledo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the new Director of the Center for Nonprofit Resources, Milva Valenzuela Wagner. Read More

October 19, 2021 Workshop To win grants, you need the most up-to-date, complete information you can get about grant makers and the grants they’ve made. How can you get that? […] Read More

September 29, 2021 In this workshop we will examine what grants are and how they work. We will also explore whether or not grants will help your organization and if […] Read More

Giving USA has long been the authority on charitable giving trends. We thank all the sponsors for the upcoming Giving USA briefing on June 16, 2021. Read More

As part of our commitment to making society more inclusive and equitable, DIRC21 is supporting eight small, charitable organizations whose mission aligns with DIRC21’s mission. Read More

Enhance your capacity to reach your goals in your nonprofit work by attending a new virtual series designed specifically for nonprofit professionals Read More

REPLAY The Center for Nonprofit Resources recently hosted Artisha Lawson, program officer of Greater Toledo Community Foundation, to discuss GTCF's Equity & Access Initiative. Read More

Infographic – As fiscal sponsors, tax-exempt organizations can provide infrastructure and support for a start-up project or new organization, as well as a home for the organization's donations. Read More

Toledo-Lucas County Grant Opportunities. Three Grants Available Read More

May 19, 2021 – Webinar – The Employment Equation: Legal Factors for the Workplace – To help navigate these issues and more, The Center is partnering with Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio to present a four-part workshop designed for current … Read More

June 4 – Webinar Avoiding Legal Minefields: Protecting Yourself as an Employer. No cost. Registration required. Audience: experienced directors and staff Read More

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced two new funding opportunities to rapidly distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding to cultural organizations and educational institutions adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

I'm Heather Bradley, the Director at The Center for Nonprofit Resources, and I'm sharing exciting news for you, our 501(c)3 clients, in the area of professional development. Read More

The thought process and due diligence lawyers likely will engage in before joining a board Thoughts on how lawyers are likely to approach board membership Ethical, legal, and practical issues lawyers will face on nonprofit boards Read More

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New Scheduling Website Appointments for your COVID-19 vaccine can now be made through the Ohio Department of Health’s scheduling system. New appointments will be added on an on-going basis. Eligibility […] Read More

Resources Page The American Rescue Plan passed the Senate on March 6th, 2021 and provides $1.88 trillion in federal investments to defeat the COVID-19 virus and provide workers and families with resources […] Read More

Toledo Lucas County Public Library Prospect research can be time intensive and costly for larger organizations that have the resources. In this webinar Zach Huber will help you learn how […] Read More

Interactive Tool Every once in awhile an extra special tool becomes available. We consider this to be one of them. Securing a grant can be a complicated and overwhelming process. […] Read More

REPLAY In this workshop, David Topoleski (Toledo Lucas County Public Library) helps you identify resources available through the library system to identify potential funders. David also explores online subscriptions and […] Read More

4-Part Legal Series Attend one session or all four! Keeping House: The Nitty Gritty of Governance and Compliance (April 14, 2021, 9:00 – 11:00am) The Employment Equation: Legal Factors for […] Read More

March 4, 2021 – Webinar At its best, board service is a satisfying mutual exchange of knowledge, leadership opportunities, and tangible support for a cause that matters. Non-profit leaders- board […] Read More

At its best, board service is a satisfying mutual exchange of knowledge, leadership opportunities, and tangible support for a cause that matters. Non-profit leaders- board and staff- want their board […] Read More

REPLAY In this workshop, Zach Huber (Toledo Lucas County Public Library) and Artisha Lawson (Greater Toledo Community Foundation) help you examine what grants are and how they work. They also […] Read More

Largest virtual event to date REPLAY This is such a unique moment in our community’s history to have all of these faith leaders on one stage along with medical experts […] Read More

Candid.Learning Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. In […] Read More

Candid.Learning Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. This […] Read More

Candid.Learning Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant […] Read More

The following update was provided by US Senator Sherrod Brown’s office. Webinar click here SBA Guidance click hereProgram details, eligibility and more available with this link. Excerpt from SBA Guidance […] Read More

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Stay Tuned! The Center is currently finalizing the professional development offerings for 2021. Check back for updates as they become available. Read More

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Update from Senator Brown’s office Note: At the time of this post, the President has not signed this legislation. Update: the President signed this legislation. Senator Brown’s office shared the […] Read More

ODJFS to Provide Up to $25 Million in CARES Act Grants to Nonprofit Agencies UPDATE: ODJFS has extended the deadline for nonprofits to apply for relief grants until Dec. 5 […] Read More

Grant Writing Workshop December 15 TLCPL announced this new workshop! Grant Proposal Writing Learn essential knowledge and skills to develop effective foundation grant proposals in this workshop led by expert Candid […] Read More

November 19, 2020 To win grants, you need the most up-to-date, complete information you can get about grant makers and the grants they’ve made. How can you get that? Only […] Read More

November 17, 2020 As organizational leaders continue to face new challenges in balancing the need for transparency and flexibility with the drive it takes to accomplish your mission, the sector […] Read More

November 10, 2020 As an executive director, how can you move from being the one who does it all to the one who facilitates it all happening? That’s the question […] Read More

Your #GivingTuesdayNWO campaign during this time of COVID Technical assistance offered by The Center to help strengthen #GivingTuesdayNWO campaigns has evolved over the years. This year The Center is collaborating […] Read More

Workshop Follow-up Make Far More Money with Your Donor Communications Session 3 of Donor Comms has concluded. Below you will find links to the session materials. The meeting was recorded. […] Read More

Live critiques Join Tom Ahern for session 3 on Zoom. In parts 1 and 2, Tom taught the nuts and bolts basics of fundraising communications and 6 things that are critical to […] Read More

Shawn Messenger Since this is our 10th anniversary we’d like to give a special shout out to Shawn Messenger. She has made the beautiful glass pieces that each recipient has […] Read More

And the winners are….. Congratulatonis to the following award recipients: Nonprofit Innovation – Midstory Nonprofit Excellence in a Small Organziation – Baby University Nonrprofit Excellence in a Large Organization – […] Read More

Workshop Follow-up Make Far More Money with Your Donor Communications Session 2 of Donor Comms has concluded. Below you will find links to the session materials. The meeting was recorded. […] Read More

October 30, 202010am-11am Technical assistance offered by The Center to help strengthen #GivingTuesdayNWO campaigns has evolved over the years. This year The Center is collaborating with AFPNWO to convene a […] Read More

Workshop Follow-up Make Far More Money with Your Donor Communications Session 1 of Donor Comms has concluded. Below you will find links to the session materials. The meeting was recorded. […] Read More

Workshop Follow-up Applying a Strategic Lens Session 2 of Charitable Board Members has concluded. Below you will find links to the session materials. The meeting was recorded. Event recording Effective […] Read More

Workshop Follow-up The Basics Session 1 of Responsibilities of Charitable Board Members has concluded. Below you will find links to the session materials. The meeting was recorded. Event recording Effective […] Read More

It’s Finally Time to Write the Grants The book is divided into three sections for easier discussion. Don’t have time to read the book but still want to be part […] Read More

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Storytelling 101 Session 2 Workshop – Follow-Up – The Center for Nonprofit Resources Workshop Follow-up Storytelling:101 Compelling Campaigns to Engage Donors Session 1 of Storytelling 101 has concluded. Below you […] Read More

Prerequisites The book is divided into three sections for easier discussion. Don’t have time to read the book but still want to be part of the discussion? No problem! 9/22: […] Read More

Workshop Follow-up Effective Board Governance: Understanding Board Purpose and Planning Session 2 of Effective Board Governance has concluded. Below you will find links to the session materials. The meeting was […] Read More

Workshop Follow-up Effective Board Governance: Examining Board Roles and Responsibilities Session 1 of Effective Board Governance has concluded. Below you will find a link to the session materials. The meeting […] Read More

Nonprofit HELLO! Refreshed We are refreshing the Nonprofit HELLO! Zoom meetings to focus on effective resources. Join us as we start with a great book recommended by Zach Huber, Grants […] Read More

Equity & Access Initiative Patrick and Artisha had so much to share about the new initiative at Greater Toledo Community Foundation we had to divide it into two parts. In […] Read More

Audience:Newcomers interested in starting a nonprofit This encore presentation will give you a deeper understanding of nonprofits, 501(c)(3)s, and public charities, and what laws and reporting requirements apply to them. […] Read More

Beyond the excitement of being among the first to know which organizations will receive a 2020 Innovation or Excellence award, we have three big things to share. 1.  Past Recipient […] Read More

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Leadership Toledo is proud to introduce the Community Leadership Series, a collection of free virtual interactive presentations dedicated to providing access to leadership development and community connectivity opportunities. Read More

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YIPEE, or Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence, is now accepting proposals for grant consideration.  Applicants must be an established 501c3 nonprofit organization. Organizations must offer services benefiting youth in the […] Read More

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement on the expansion of the Main Street Lending Program to provide greater access to credit for nonprofit organizations: “I have sent […] Read More

Bipartisan Bill Would Ensure that Nonprofits Receive Federal Help for Unemployment Payments Up Front, Rather than Being Reimbursed Later WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed legislation introduced […] Read More

All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic The Economic Impact Disaster Loan portal has re-opened and the SBA also has funding still available in the Paycheck Protection […] Read More

Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program The Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services Program is working to identify nonprofits in the area who are in need of free legal […] Read More

Grant Writing is More Than the Proposal In my work as Grants Specialist at Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL), I am fortunate to work with grant writers of all […] Read More

GTCF Community Resilience Fund Patrick chats with The Center about the newly announced Community Resilience Fund and other grant opportunities. Time stamps and resource links below. Click here to watch […] Read More

BGSU TAP- Training Alliance for the Public Good This is a challenging time for local nonprofits – fundraisers cancelled, quarantines, economic downturn, more people than ever in need of help […] Read More

Community Resilience Fund Greater Toledo Community Foundation announced a second COVID-related fund – the Community Resilience Fund – to address long-term recovery efforts of individuals and organizations as a result of the […] Read More

Is your nonprofit trying to determine how best to respond to our “new normal”? If you are looking for a great set of tools to help you make solid decisions […] Read More

There are threats that you and your organization may be facing as a result of the current Coronavirus pandemic and associated cybersecurity. Nonprofits are experiencing a significant uptick in fraud […] Read More

The Relief Fund provides emergency funding for personnel in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry that are affected by COVID-19.  Aid is made as a single disbursement.  Funding is restricted for the […] Read More

SOR Project Ohio Opioid Response Continuum Grant for Non-Behavioral Health Organizations OhioMHAS is pleased to announce an umbrella State Opioid Response Carry Over grant opportunity for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 […] Read More

Ohio Humanities will be providing $750,000 in emergency relief grants for historical societies, museums, and other cultural organizations affected by COVID-19 health crisis. Click here to learn more. Read More

Update – GTCF COVID-19 Response Fund Listen in as we chat with Mike George, GTCF Vice President, Philanthropic Services to discuss: the impact of COVID-19 on the needs of our […] Read More

Lucas County advised FEMA has announced the Emergency Food and Shelter Program allocation of funds through the CARES Act. FEMA Advisory Responsibilities and Requirements Manual All Phase 37 and CARES […] Read More

Looking for guidelines to re-open your nonprofit? The Center published a blog post on 04-28-20 with multiple resources to re-open provided by Lucas County. The Lucas County Open for Business […] Read More

Looking for guidelines to re-open your nonprofit? Lucas County has provided the following resources. Lucas County Open for Business Guidelines Governors Responsible Reopening – General Office Environment Governors Responsible Reopening […] Read More

The Ohio Environmental Council opportunity if your organization works with communities and individuals that have been marginalized and often excluded from Ohio’s environmental movement The Ohio Environmental Council works to remedy […] Read More

Need assistance to re-open your nonprofit? The Small Business Development Center (based in the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce) continues to offer support for local nonprofits as we move forward. […] Read More

USDA Opportunity if your organization offers a food bank as a part of its operations (as shared by Ben Pushka, Lucas County) If your organization offers a food bank as […] Read More

Nonprofit | HELLO! We’ve created a casual weekly Zoom event on Tuesdays from 11am to 12 noon.  Based on results from our “Four Question Survey for Nonprofits,”  nonprofit professionals are in […] Read More

Important Information fromMayor Wade Kapszukiewicz Community partners, including nonprofit organizations, homeless services providers, faith-based groups and for-profit organizations, are able to apply for CARES Act 2020 supplemental Community Development Block […] Read More

United Way of Greater Toledo has opened an Emergency Response Fund for Community Organizations. Grant applications are now being accepted. If you are a community organization, specifically working to expand […] Read More

2-1-1 Organizes Volunteers for COVID-19 If you are an individual who wants to volunteer or if you are an organization in need of volunteer help…2-1-1 has you covered! At www.211nwo.org, […] Read More

You can email your questions to CharitableLaw@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov In this C4NPR Chat, Beth Short and Abigail Jacobs discuss the impact of the COVID-19 on nonprofits in Ohio. Is it business as […] Read More

UpdateToledo – Lucas County Emergency Management Center Nonprofits can submit the 213rr form, to request cleaning supplies. Depending on what and how much is being requested, we can fill the […] Read More

In this C4NPR Chat, local attorney Patty Wise discusses the legal issues for nonprofit employers related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Topics discussed include: FFCRA generally/application Examining […] Read More

Rep. Marcy Kaptur issued COVID-19 Information & Resources (04-01-20) containing the following: CONGRESSIONAL ACTION PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION GENERAL RESOURCES TRAVEL RESOURCES SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES WORKER RESOURCES HEALTH CARE PROVIDER RESOURCES […] Read More

Bill Wersell joins us to explain the different loans available to nonprofits due to the COVID-19 crisis (as of 04-03-20) Bill and his team are able to do Q&A with […] Read More

Two Loans EIDL & PPP – Understanding the Difference and How to Apply Economic Injury Disaster Laons (EIDL) Paycheck Protection Program Loans (PPP) We thank the Alliance For Nonprfits for […] Read More

Candid and TLCPL offer anywhere access to Foundation Directory Online Essential Access FDO Essential Here Candid is providing temporary, free, public access to Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Essential to our […] Read More

Please help us give a warm welcome to our new Associate Director, Nicole Literacki. Meet Nicole in this episode of C4NPR Chats. You can connect with Nicole directly at 419-241-9513 […] Read More

Important questionnaire inside In this issue of C4npr E-news we’re checking in to see how you’re doing. This a trying time for many of our nonprofit partners and we’re wondering […] Read More

C4npr Offers a Frequently Updated List of Resources for Local Nonprofits here Please email info@c4npr.org if you are in need of other tools or information. Or if there is something […] Read More

GTCF COVID-19 Response Fund Listen in as we chat with Patrick Johnston, GTCF Senior Program Officer, as he discusses: – what the fund is intended to support – how to […] Read More

Are you ready if your leader needs to step away from the organization? While we hope it’s not the case, there may be nonprofit leaders who need to step away […] Read More

UNIVERSAL CHARITABLE DEDUCTION We wanted to take the opportunity to alert you to a sign-on letter in support of the universal charitable deduction (UCD) via the Lankford amendment (UCD of […] Read More

ODH DIRECTOR ISSUES STAY AT HOME ORDER Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced an order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. […] Read More

CRITICAL decisions are expected to be made Mon. Mar. 23, 2020. ESSENTIAL EMPLOYERS The State of Ohio is currently reviewing the business needs of companies and industries as the COVID-19 […] Read More

Things are changing almost by the minute…but there’s no need to panic when we can plan! Patty is with us again to describe some of the upcoming changes defined in […] Read More

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passed March 13, 2020 by House of Representatives Approved March 18, 2020 by Senate (90-8) Signed into Law by President March 18, 2020 Free Coronavirus […] Read More

UpdateToledo – Lucas County Emergency Management Center On Sunday, Governor DeWine announced changes to the Ohio Unemployment Benefits will be made. The order from Governor DeWine broadens state policy to […] Read More

UpdateToledo – Lucas County Emergency Management Center Although the OhioMeansJobs Lucas County building is closed to the public, businesses and workers can still receive assistance from staff by phone, email […] Read More

UpdateToledo – Lucas County Emergency Management Center In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, there are a number of financial resources available to small businesses and nonprofits. The Small Business Administration […] Read More

Learn More We are living through very challenging times. As we get through the days, weeks and months ahead, there is so much we can do as a community to […] Read More

Learn More Excellent Resource Page from our Trusted Partners at Bloomerang! Click here to learn more. Read More

Learn More Financial assistance available for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan nonprofits negatively affected by Coronavirus Click here to learn more. Read More

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What do Ohio nonprofit leaders need to know about the legal considerations as a result of the coronavirus? Read More

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C4NPR Chats – Spinning Plates and Winning Boards In most nonprofits the Executive Director wears many hats inside the operation.  At the same time, the ED works with the Board to […] Read More

Analog and Digital Fundraising: A Partnership That Works! Read More

2020 Workshop Schedule Available The 2020 Workshop Schedule includes an increased number of half day sessions and the opportunity to punch the ticket in all six tracks if you are […] Read More

You told us you want more half-day sessions and here they come! Take Action: How to Use Social Media, Video and Other Digital Tools to Inspire February 11, 2020 1:00 […] Read More

You told us you want more half-day sessions and here they come! The Case for Donor Love: Why Retention Eats Acquisition for Breakfast February 11, 2020 9:00 am – 12:00 […] Read More

We are excited to announce the first workshop of the year! First Steps: Getting Ready For Grants This is an introductory course.  It is geared toward individuals who have little […] Read More

We are excited for you to check out our new website.  It was designed with you, our client, in mind. Please pardon the dust on the Job Center page.  It […] Read More

We are excited to announce the first workshop of the year!New for 2020! An expanded series offering 3 programs.We are excited to announce the first workshop of the year! Great […] Read More

The 2020 workshop schedule is almost finalized! We are excited about the speakers who are coming to The Center to help you strengthen your impact! Check back to C4NPR.org for […] Read More

A member of the #GivingTuesday global team, Jamie McDonald, visited the Toledo nonprofit community to help bust common myths that have emerged around #GivingTuesday. Myth #1 – Fundraising Tuesday Myth […] Read More

Ready to bust some myths about #Giving Tuesday? Join Jamie McDonald, Strategy and Communities Lead of #GivingTuesday.org for this no-cost BONUS training. ​ Seating is limited. With any successful innovation, […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in ​Nonprofit Management. Please join us in congratulating Kelly on her accomplishment. Welcome to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Guest Bloggers – Beth Short & Bill Sieck ​Every community has seen the sad headlines of a theft or some sort of fraudulent activity at a charitable organization. It is […] Read More

Class of 2019 Minority Executive Leadership Program Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2019 graduating from the Minority Executive Leadership program.  Pariss Coleman of The Andersons presided over […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in ​Nonprofit Management. Please join us in congratulating Rachel on her accomplishment. ​ Welcome to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Guest Blogger – David Holmes Back when I started working in nonprofits, I was told that there is always a leap of faith necessary, no matter how perfectly designed the […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in ​Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Lexi on her accomplishment. ​​ Welcome to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Guest Blogger – Laura Macknick There are blogs, workshops, seminars, and even full textbooks that examine how to conduct effective marketing initiatives for your nonprofit organization.  With all that information […] Read More

Guest Blogger- Steven Shattuck Ask any fundraising consultant worth their salt what they think is the fundraising activity that produces the most ROI (return on investment) and they’ll all say […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in ​Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join ​us in congratulating Ash on his accomplishment. ​ Welcome to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Guest Blogger – Al Onkka 3 Common Program Evaluation Mistakes Program evaluation is an essential nonprofit activity and competency. Good program evaluation helps nonprofits improve their work, better serve their […] Read More

Guest Blogger – David Holmes If you’re part of a 501(c)3 nonprofit, you can rest assured that your organization has to file some form of the IRS form 990 every year.  […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Amy Eisenstein Without the right tools and resources, you won’t be able to raise much more money than you’re raising right now – let alone all the […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in ​Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Shannon on her accomplishment. ​ Welcome to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

The Center commonly gets requests for technical assistance to help build and strengthen Boards. ​ Karl Mathiasen asserts “A board is not and cannot be static.  Instead it must change […] Read More

Guest Blogger – GoLeanSixSigma.com Are you tasked with solving problems at your nonprofit but struggle to accomplish fixing them? ​ What if there was a five step method that allowed […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Gretchen Upholt In nonprofit budgeting, some things are fairly straightforward. The salary of a member of the program delivery team is a program expense. Travel and lodging […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Jo DeBolt  Your nonprofit has a healthy balance sheet and has ended every year in the black.  You continue to have success recruiting highly skilled staff and […] Read More

Guest Blogger – David Holmes A couple years ago, the digital library JSTOR hosted a report on a longitudinal study of student writing over the past 100 years.  The authors of the […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in  Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Nancy on her accomplishment. Welcome to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

We asked Judy McFarland, CEO of Thread Marketing Group, to help nonprofits understand the difference between marketing and branding. Marketing  is what gets the word out. Branding is how people […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Judy McFarland Non-profits tackle big challenges and have a strong purpose, which is a necessary foundation for great storytelling.  This combination of structured purpose plus meaningful stories […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Allen Rutter If an organization has a culture of healthy conflict resolution practices, there will be higher levels of trust, employee engagement, creativity, innovation, employee retention- and […] Read More

We are excited to announce the C4NPR 2019 Programming schedule- it feels like Christmas releasing this to you!  In this short video, Associate Director Lexi Haas provides an overview of […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in  Nonprofit Management. ​Please join us in congratulating Shanna on her accomplishment. ​ Welcome to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

With Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, the spotlight shifted to Giving Tuesday on November 27th, 2018. Originating in 2012, this day focuses on charitable contributions and gives […] Read More

When organizations can figure out what needs to happen to foster innovation it can be a game changer.  Greater impact.  Attention and rewards from investors.  A more inclusive, collaborative workplace.  […] Read More

In this second Mastermind, the groups focused on effective storytelling and selecting the most appropriate social media platform(s) to reach their target audience. Resources #GivingTuesdayNWO logo (don’t forget to include […] Read More

The Center commonly receives requests for technical assistance with strategic planning.  At our most recent Board Mastermind, the group discussed a number of questions.  What exactly is strategic planning?  How […] Read More

We are excited to announce the first workshop of the year. When organizations take the time to plan and prepare, a social enterprise can create a big boost to the […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in  Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Dorothy on her accomplishment. ​ Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

We are excited to announce the first workshop of the year! It is our pleasure to present the Class of 2018 ​awarded the Minority Executive Leadership Certificate. Welcome to the C4NPR […] Read More

Guest Blogger  – Laura Macknick There are blogs, workshops, seminars, and even full textbooks that examine how to conduct effective marketing initiatives for your nonprofit organization.  Where do you start?  […] Read More

We are excited to announce the first workshop of the year! Kate Barr of Propel Nonprofits predicts “every nonprofit will have (or already has had) a major change or organizational transition […] Read More

The Center has proudly provided Technical Assistance support for #GivingTuesdayNWO since 2013.  Local nonprofits have come a long way since learning how to add donate buttons to their websites to […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Beth Short, Ohio Attorney General’s Office ​​ Board members of charitable organizations often take time to evaluate the programs of their charities. They want to make sure […] Read More

One of the most common questions I get when I teach budgeting is: What IS the right way to do a budget? Well, if you’ve been waiting for the right […] Read More

You won’t want to miss this!!  Not only can you and your organization benefit from #GivingTuesdayNWO mastermind sessions again this year, your organization can be eligible for a very special […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in  Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Anna on her accomplishment. Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

The Center for Nonprofit Resources is conducting research to better understand the nonprofit sector in northwest Ohio. Building on the findings from Phase I, we are taking a deep dive […] Read More

We added three new on-demand training videos to the Nonprofit 101 Fundamental series.to help you in the area of grants.  This collection will give you a great knowledge base on […] Read More

In the most recent Leading with Intent survey, a governance survey conducted by BoardSource, only a slight majority (51%) of organizations reported they use a formal, written self-assessment to evaluate their board’s […] Read More

This program specifically focuses on LEAN Six Sigma (LSS) work in nonprofits and enables you to complete a  LSS process improvement project from start to finish.  Green Belts carry more […] Read More

Guest Bloggers – Sarah Barekzai & Diego Abente  ​ Imagine you are in a car. Your vehicle is – unsurprisingly – on the right hand side of the road. Suddenly, […] Read More

Two of our colleagues were recognized for completing the Nonprofit Management certificate program. ​Please join us in congratulating both of them on this accomplishment. ​ Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Sarah Cohn  When friction is reduced between the Board of Directors and the Executive Director, nonprofits honor their mission and deepen the impact. ​ Nonprofits produce their […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Ashley on her accomplishment. ​ Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Guest Blogger – Sarah Cohn  ​ Nonprofits are, at their core, champions for the best in their communities. To best assess how well they are advancing their missions, reaching target […] Read More

Because the executive director is so central to the success or failure of the agency, evaluation of the executive director by the board is an important component of the board’s […] Read More

What is a Major Gift? A major gift  is different at every organization and to every donor.  My career in fundraising illustrates this point.I started my career in fundraising at the […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in  Nonprofit Management. ​Please join us in congratulating LuCynthia on her accomplishment. ​Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in  Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Gary on his accomplishment. ​ Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Embracing the Power of a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Research suggests organizations supportive of diversity and inclusion tend to have higher levels of engagement and retention.  For nonprofits, this results […] Read More

Board Effect published the top 5 challenges nonprofit boards face in 2018 Implementing Best Practices Building Board Diversity Leveraging Social Media “Refreshing” the Board Using Tech Effectively Click here for the study […] Read More

At The Center, we LOVE these tools.  It won’t take much of your time to use them but the future success of your new nonprofit depends on using them. Tool […] Read More

Leadership skills aren’t stagnant. Different generations moving in and out of the workforce dictate changes to the ways people lead.  If you’re wondering what skills have come into play lately for […] Read More

Ditch the 30-second Commercial. Build a Messaging Platform. Nonprofit leaders and key stakeholders will spend days, weeks, even months discussing the precise wording to capture the mission and vision of […] Read More

In her recent workshop, titled Operational Excellence, Gretchen Upholt from FMA shared with us a variety of resources. An organizational assessment of internal controls was one of these resources. We […] Read More

In addition to all of the ​information Gretchen Upholt, from FMA, shared with us in her recent workshop, she also provided us with some incredible resources. One of these resources […] Read More

How confident are you in your organization’s financial management practices? In her recent workshop, Gretchen Upholt shared a resource with us to reflect on the financial management practices of organizations. […] Read More

In her recent workshop, Karen Ray shared The Alliance Continuum.   It’s an important tool as we commonly use the terms collaboration and alliance without checking to see if potential partners […] Read More

It’s important to know what kind of Lean Six Sigma project you’re considering. These are 5 classic project types to help you decide. If you’re looking to conduct a Green Belt project, […] Read More

Featured below is a success story from the nonprofit sector demonstrating how the LSS approach helped one organizations increase services to the Homeless. Click here  to watch the short video.  […] Read More

In 2018, we are extending the opportunity to non-profit board members to tap into support from your peers in our community and The Center.  Our next series is the Nonprofit […] Read More

VALUABLE NEW RESOURCE Download The Center for Nonprofit Resources has a rich history of providing access to experts on a wide variety of topics to support excellence in the nonprofit sector. […] Read More

This program specifically focuses on LSS work in nonprofits and enables you to complete a  LEAN Six Sigma process improvement project from start to finish.  Green Belts carry more recognition […] Read More

Myth Busting – Your Path to Financial Sustainability ​If your organization believes any of the three myths below, you may be struggling financially but you don’t know why. Myth One: […] Read More

Our colleague was awarded the Certificate in  Nonprofit Management. ​ Please join us in congratulating Erin on her accomplishment. ​ Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

C4NPR Chat -Collaboration We recently sat down with Karen Ray to talk about collaboration. During our conversation she shared with us some best practices and things to consider when setting […] Read More

How important is increased productivity, employee engagement, and overall team satisfaction to the successful delivery of your mission? The right HR metrics to collect and assess vary by organization, and […] Read More

We are excited to announce the C4NPR 2018 Programming schedule.  In this short video, Associate Director Toni Shoola provides an overview of the opportunities. Click here to download the schedule one-pager […] Read More

Strategic Planning  We welcome Al Onkka back to Toledo as a Thought Leader in the 2018 C4NPR Workshop Series.  Al opens the series with two workshops: Understanding Strategic Planning for […] Read More

Nonprofits have a language all their own. This glossary, perfect for new board and staff members or those contemplating board service, will help you navigate nonprofit language and your responsibilities. […] Read More

Have you noticed increasing pressure for nonprofit organizations to demonstrate their continuous improvement?  In 2016, eight nonprofit professionals were awarded Nonprofit LSS Green Belt Certification to respond to the need […] Read More

IssueLab is a free Foundation Center product that gives you full access to studies and papers generated by foundation-funded research.  It has nearly 21,000 items on social issues of worldwide interest […] Read More

A recent Technical Assistance client was seeking tools to help with the budgeting process, Below are two helpful resources if you need help in this area. Create a Budget that […] Read More

Q: Why did you choose to participate in The Center’s Certificate of Minority Executive Leadership? A: “The CEO of the Area Office on Aging, Northwest Ohio strongly recommended  and supported […] Read More

Two of our colleagues were recognized for completing the Minority Executive Leadership Program. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishment. ​Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni community! Read More

Q: Why did you want to be a mentor with the Certificate of Minority Executive Leadership program? A: “Sharing knowledge supports the pathway for advancement. For over 20 years, mentors […] Read More

C4NPR recently partnered with the Toledo Lucas County Library to host a session focused on creating a strong project budget to support your grant application. Click on the titles below […] Read More

The ​ Greater Toledo Community Foundation, Inc.  is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 30th Annual Philanthropy Day  Awards luncheon. Today is the last day to reserve your seat […] Read More

We recently received a technical assistance request from a client who wants to learn what is involved in creating the capability to accept donations via text. An organization needs to […] Read More

The following #GivingTuesday resources were shared at the 30 Day Mastermind Session: Nonprofit Notes   #GivingTuesdayNWO   30 Day Checklist Click here Giving Tuesday Infographic (MobileCause) Click here To learn […] Read More

Two of our colleagues were recognized for completing the Nonprofit Management certificate program. ​ Please join us in congratulating both of them on this accomplishment. ​Welcome  to the C4NPR alumni […] Read More

In her post on the BoardSource blog, Emily Brush makes the case for nonprofit organizations putting on their oxygen masks before helping others.  Translation?  Focus on sustainability first then increase […] Read More

The Future of Philanthropy Melissa Brown is our expert speaker at our workshop on October 12, 2017.  Melissa will share her insight on the future of philanthropy. Charitable giving in […] Read More

The following #GivingTuesday resources were shared at the 90 Day Mastermind Session: Start a Giving Day – C4NPR Nonprofit Notes Click here 3 Steps to Plan Your #GivingTuesday Campaign   […] Read More

The following #GivingTuesday resources were shared at the 60 Day Mastermind Session: The Ultimate #GivingTuesday Checklist  Click here 3 Ways To Pitch A Corporate Partnership For #GivingTuesday  Click here #GivingTuesday […] Read More

The Impact of an Outcome-Based Culture What is possible for an organization with a culture that values outcomes over activity? In this short video, our subject matter expert Debbie Wilde shares […] Read More

A Graphic Re-Visioning of Nonprofit Overhead A Blog in Pictures ​(and some words, too) Most nonprofit leaders agree that we need a new way to communicate about the true costs […] Read More

What happens when a group convenes with a common purpose?  They share ideas.  They share goals.  They discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions.  Most importantly, they know they are not alone. […] Read More

Guest Blogger – Patty Wise Patty Wise of Niehaus, Wise & Kolas LTD is the expert speaker at our workshop on August 31, 2017.  Patty will provide practical information regarding […] Read More

An important element of visual literacy is the use of color.  What if changing the color of a call to action button on your website significantly increased the conversion rate? […] Read More

Whether you are an early adopter or new to #GivingTuesdayNWO, you won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to prepare for the upcoming day of giving. Since the first #GivingTuesdayNWO, […] Read More

We are always on the look out for resources, tools and concepts to share with you, our nonprofit colleagues.  It is with excitement we announce the launch of a new […] Read More

Laughter rang out as alumni connected at the Kick-off event on July 12, 2017.  One of the things they have in common is they have all been awarded at least […] Read More

​A Graphic Re-visioning of Nonprofit Overhead ​​​A Blog in Pictures (and some words, too) Most nonprofit leaders agree that we need a new way to communicate about the true costs […] Read More

Every day, we are bombarded with so much information that our senses – our vision in particular – exist in a state of constant overload. Being able to identify, interpret, and act […] Read More

Two of our colleagues were recognized for completing the Nonprofit Management certificate program. Please join us in congratulating both of them on this accomplishment.  We now welcome both to the […] Read More

Check out this excerpt from our C4NPR Chat with Mary Sobecki.  Mary shares common mistakes made by grant seekers. To learn more, register for our free workshop First Steps: Getting Ready for […] Read More

In this short video (50 sec.), expert Janet Frood of Horizon Leadership explains “Daring Leadership” and why it is critical for success. How can you learn to become more creative […] Read More

At his recent workshop focused on successful fundraising events, Jay Love highlighted the importance of a high degree of donor centricity. Are your events focused on your donors or your […] Read More

Congratulations to Jordan Wolf (The Ability Center of Greater Toledo) who was awarded her Certificate in Nonprofit Management. We now welcome Jordan to our alumni community. Read More

Congratulations to Toni Shoola (The Center for Nonprofit Resources) who was a warded her Certificate in Nonprofit Management. We now welcome Toni to our alumni community. Read More

Congratulations to Kristal Barham (Mental Health and Recovery Service Board​) who was awarded her Certificate in Nonprofit Management. We now welcome Kristal to our alumni community. Read More

What is Theory of Change?  Why should your organization understand the benefits? In this short video, our subject matter expert Al Onka introduces the concept of The Theory of Change. […] Read More

LOCATION CHANGE – MAIN BRANCH LIBRARY Certificate of Nonprofit Management, Organizational Management track 3.0 hours CFRE 3.0 hours Read More

Congratulations to MIchelle Kravetsky (Catholic Foundation Diocese of Toledo​) who was awarded her Certificate in Nonprofit Management.  We now welcome MIchelle to our alumni community. Read More

​Congratulations to Tonya Scherf (Camp Courageous & The Arc of NW Ohio, Inc.) who was awarded her Certificate in Nonprofit Management.  We now welcome Tonya to our alumni community. Read More