Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative

10/16/2026

💙We're grateful to The Dayton Foundation for awarding MVNC a Greenlight grant to support the development of additional nonprofit financial management training programs!

Strong financial management is essential to building sustainable nonprofits. This support will help us expand learning opportunities and provide nonprofit professionals with practical knowledge and tools to strengthen their organizations and better serve our community.

Thank you to The Dayton Foundation (www.daytonfoundation.org) for investing in our mission and helping us build a stronger nonprofit community!

This project was funded by a grant from the Caroline Patterson Shaw Memorial Fund and The Robert and Jean Penny Endowment Fund of The Dayton Foundation.

10/14/2026

Amy Kopp, Executive Director of Crayons to Classrooms, knows firsthand how valuable it is to have local resources, connections, and partnerships that help nonprofits thrive.

In this video, Amy shares why she appreciates MVNC and the free resources, networking opportunities, and relationships it provides to nonprofits in our community.

When nonprofits connect and support one another, the impact reaches far beyond one organization. Your donation helps MVNC continue providing these valuable resources and opportunities to nonprofits throughout our community.

If you believe in a stronger, more connected nonprofit community, please consider making a gift today. Donate now: https://www.mvnonprofitcollaborative.org/donate

10/09/2026

Why does Amy Kopp, Executive Director of Crayons to Classrooms, personally support MVNC?

Because she’s seen firsthand how MVNC helps nonprofits access valuable resources, professional development, and connections, even when budgets are tight.

In this video, Amy shares in her own words why MVNC has made a difference for her organization and why she chooses to give personally.

If you’re an Executive Director, we invite you to consider doing the same. Your gift helps MVNC continue providing opportunities and resources that strengthen nonprofits throughout our community.

💳Make a gift and help lift up another nonprofit today: https://www.mvnonprofitcollaborative.org/donate

10/07/2026

When businesses support nonprofits, our community grows stronger!

A big thank you to our Fall Networking Summit sponsors: BBB, Balanced Bookkeeping, Yeck Brothers, BradyWare & Company, First Financial Bank, 501Core, and Catalyst Event Co.

We encourage our nonprofit community to support the businesses that support us.

When you need professional services, consider these organizations that invest in the success of our nonprofit community.

Thank you for being such valuable MVNC partners!

10/06/2026

Mvnc is beyond thrilled to be among this group of nonprofits who the students chose to support this year! What an amazing group at UD!

10/02/2026

🤝 One conversation can become a partnership that changes lives

For Five Rivers Health Centers, a connection made through an MVNC program led to a partnership with Miami Valley Meals, helping provide nutritious meals to patients experiencing food insecurity.

That’s the power of nonprofit networking. The right connection can lead to shared resources, stronger referrals, new partnerships, and greater impact for the people our community serves.

Read the full story and discover how networking connections can strengthen nonprofits and our entire community.

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09/30/2026

Great leaders know that effective feedback can make all the difference.

Join MVNC for Coaching & Giving Feedback (October 23rd, 8:30 AM–12 Noon) and learn practical approaches to building rapport, setting expectations, coaching staff and volunteers more effectively.

You’ll learn a 5-step approach for providing feedback and addressing concerns with greater confidence.

Cost: $60

Click the link to register!

Join us for this session that will review approaches to building rapport, setting expectations, and providing effective coaching.

09/25/2026

A strong fundraising year starts with a strong plan.

Join MVNC for Building Your Annual Fundraising Plan (October 14th, 1–4 PM) and learn how to be more intentional, creative, and flexible in your fundraising efforts while staying grounded in the fundamentals that work.

You’ll walk away with a downloadable, customizable Annual Fundraising Template and handouts to help turn your ideas into action.

Cost: $60

Click the link to register and start building your fundraising plan!

Be intentional about being more creative and flexible, without losing sight of the fundamental truths about fundraising.

09/23/2026

🤯Is your nonprofit financially prepared for what’s next?

Join MVNC for Ensuring Your Financial Stability on October 14th (8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) to learn practical approaches to managing cash flow, raising funds, containing costs, and monitoring financial performance.

This workshop will provide strategies to strengthen financial decision-making, along with practical resources you can put to work right away, including cash flow and budget analysis templates and a key performance metrics worksheet.

Patrick Frambes, CPA, Director at Barnes Dennig, will facilitate. The cost is only $60.

In this session, we will review a plan to manage cash flow, raise funds, contain costs and monitor financial performance.

09/18/2026

🤝Good conversations. New connections. Fresh fundraising ideas. That’s what happens when nonprofit leaders come together!

Today the MVNC Fall Networking Summit brought local Executive Directors and CEOs together for a morning of coffee, conversation, and connection.

A big thank you to Dave Seyer (A Special Wish Foundation SW Ohio), for moderating the discussion. And thank you to Christy Mauch (BBB), for sharing her expertise and insights with our nonprofit leaders.

We’re incredibly grateful to our program sponsors for investing in the nonprofit community and helping make this event possible: BBB, Balanced Bookkeeping, Yeck Brothers, BradyWare & Company, First Financial Bank, 501Core, and Catalyst Event Co.

And congratulations to our Grand Prize winner of a $350 printing credit from Creative Impressions, Inc.!

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved seeing nonprofit leaders connect, share, learn, and support one another. That’s the power of learning in community!