2025 Workshops

When: Two 2-hour sessions on separate days: Tuesday, May 13^th AND Wednesday, May 14^th 9:30am – 11:30am
Where: Bright Futures for Youth, 3rd Floor
200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA
Trainer: Ken Krugler
Cost: $75 – CNL Members; $90 – Not-Yet-Members
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 9^th
Space is limited for this training

Want to save time, boost fundraising, and expand your nonprofit’s impact? This hands-on course makes AI simple and practical—no tech skills required!

Join us for two 2-hour sessions on separate days. Through this interactive training you’ll discover how AI can reduce administrative workload, enhance fundraising, and help you do more with limited resources.

During the 2 mornings, attendees will engage in exercises designed to support learning and solidify understanding and use of the tools shared. Attendees MUST provide /and be able to use a device that has access to the internet. You must also be able to attend BOTH sessions.

You’ll learn how to use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to streamline:

Grant writing and research
Donor outreach and engagement
Social media content creation
Volunteer coordination
Impact reporting and storytelling

We’ll also cover ethical AI use, ensuring you can leverage these tools responsibly and transparently. Our presenter, Ken Krugler, has shared this course with many already to great success.

Ken is a professional software developer, startup founder, open source enthusiast, and a software trainer with over 15 years of experience teaching technical classes. He has a bachelor’s in Science from MIT, and previously worked at Apple on the original Macintosh, started TransPac Software/Scale Unlimited, founded a code search startup, and was on the board of the Bear Yuba Land Trust.

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Suggested Participants: Staff and board members interested in streamlining tasks in their organizations
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 13^th AND Wednesday, May 14^th 9:30am – 11:30am [Two 2-hour sessions on separate days – MUST attend both days]
Cost: $75 – CNL Members; $90 – Not-Yet-Members – Registration Deadline: Friday, May 9^th
Location: Bright Futures for Youth, 3rd Floor, 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA

When: Wednesday, February 19^th
5:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Bright Futures for Youth, 3rd Floor
200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA
Trainers: Megan Joseph & Wendy Willoughby
Cost: $60 – CNL Members;
$75 – Not-Yet-Members
Registration Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 16th

Are you a current or emerging board member who aspires to be a vital part of your favorite organization?

Do you want to take your board role to the next level and increase your value?

Then you will want to join us for this CNL Board Development workshop. It has been designed with an eye to current and emerging or new board members looking to strengthen their effectiveness.

Participants will come away KNOWing the 10 essential functions charged to those serving on nonprofit boards. You will learn how to BE a role model and adopt the attributes of a strong, effective director. And finally, leave prepared to DO the rewarding work of a productive leadership team.

Attendees will:
KNOW: Examine what is behind the 10 roles and responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board member
BE: Explore the qualities and traits of a great board member
DO: Get tools and approaches around the 3 areas of responsibility: Leadership, Fiscal and Fiduciary

Invest in yourself and build your governance capabilities… join CNL and Get to GREAT!

Workshop attendees will also receive digital follow up material including many examples and templates.

To learn about our Board Essentials presenters, Megan Joseph and Wendy Willoughby, click HERE.

This workshop is offered twice a year in February and September. Be sure ALL your board members are on their way to GREAT!

Suggested Participants: Board Members – New, Potential and those currently serving and looking to strengthen their effectiveness, Executive Directors & Staff wishing to learn and support their directors.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 19^th – 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $60 – CNL Members; $75 – Not-Yet-Members – Registration Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 16th
Location: Bright Futures for Youth, 3rd Floor, 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA

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