Learning Calendar

We strive to facilitate inclusive, accessible programs that enable all individuals, including individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, to engage fully. Each of our program registration forms includes a box to share unique needs or concerns at the time of registration. In this field, please share anything that may help us support you best during our programming. In an effort to ensure a successful experience, we recommend advanced notice of 2 or more weeks to address such requests.

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Interested in Leaders Institute?

Applications for our 20th Leaders Institute are coming soon!

We welcome you to attend our upcoming Leaders Institute Graduation, to celebrate our 19th cohort and to learn more about the impact of the Leaders Institute Program. Our graduation event will be held on May 15th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM PT at the Redwood City Sobrato Center for Nonprofits.

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Upcoming Programs

Monthly Series Spotlight

Development Series

August 2025

Fundraising Basics Workshop
August 12 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Grant Funding Essentials Workshop
August 19 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

“Making the Ask” Fundraising Workshop
August 26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

February 2026

Fundraising Basics Workshop
February 5 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Online

Grant Funding Essentials Workshop
February 12 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Online

“Making the Ask” Fundraising Workshop
February 19 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Online

Management Series

September 2025

Management Basics - Part 1 Workshop
September 11 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Management Basics - Part 2 Workshop
September 11 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Online

Developing a High Performing Team Workshop
September 18 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

January 2026

Management Basics - Part 1 Workshop
January 7 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Management Basics - Part 2 Workshop
January 7 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Online

Developing a High Performing Team Workshop
January 21 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Change Management Series

October 2025

Understanding Nonprofit Financials - Part 1 Workshop
October 1 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Understanding Nonprofit Financials - Part 2 Workshop
October 1 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Online

Finding, Hiring, and Engaging New Team Members Workshop
October 8 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Leading Others Through Change Workshop
October 15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Compassionate Leadership Workshop
October 22 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

May 2026

Finding Hiring & Engaging New Team Members Workshop
May 7 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Management Basics - Part 1 Workshop
May 14 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

Management Basics - Part 2 Workshop
May 14 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Online

Compassionate Leadership Workshop
May 28 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online

CEN Cohort Programs

Interested in one of CEN's cohort programs? Apply and/or join our waitlists today to be contacted when recruitment begins!

Building Representative Boards &
Board Organizational Preparedness

The Building Representative Boards program brings together individuals monthly to build a foundation in board governance and connect with peers, while Board Organizational Preparedness trains nonprofits in IDEAL-aligned practices to create more inclusive board cultures. The program culminates in a board matching event, fostering connections between participants and organizations to advance community impact.

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Leaders Institute

The CEN Leaders Institute is a fifteen-month leadership development program for nonprofit executive directors/CEOs, offering monthly full-day sessions grounded in tested, practical curriculum. Guided by IDEAL principles, the program fosters a diverse cohort and equips participants with a strong peer network and actionable tools to lead effective, sustainable organizations.

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