CVNL Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

08/26/2026

💙 Pause. Reflect. Restore.
Nonprofit work is meaningful, but caring for your community starts with caring for yourself.

Join CVNL's new Peer Wellness Forum Series, a monthly reflective and restorative space for nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers. In partnership with Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic Sonoma County, each session offers practical tools for resilience, guided reflection, peer connection, and wellness practices designed for those in helping professions.

📍 CVNL Santa Rosa Office
📅 First Session: September 24
🔄 4th Thursday of each month
🕰️ 10:30 - 11:30 AM
🏷️ FREE for CVNL Members

Give yourself permission to slow down, reconnect, and invest in your wellbeing.

👉 Register today and reserve your spot: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07sCDL0

08/24/2026

We’re proud to partner with One Mind for the 32nd Annual One Mind Music Festival! 🧠🎶

CVNL will be supporting this incredible event by coordinating and managing the volunteers who help bring the day to life. It’s a wonderful example of what’s possible when community, volunteerism, science, and philanthropy come together around a shared purpose.

We’re honored to play a part and look forward to an inspiring day on September 19! 💛

Attend music festivals in California, such as the One Mind Music Festival, and enjoy live music while supporting a noble cause.

08/19/2026

Are you recruiting the board your organization needs, or the board your network happens to know?

Discover how open board recruitment can help your nonprofit attract diverse talent, strengthen governance, and expand representation.

Join governance expert Cleveland Justis of Potrero Group for this interactive one-hour workshop.

📅 September 9 | 10:30-11:30 AM
💲 Free for CVNL Members | $30 Non-Members

Leave with actionable strategies you can implement, regardless of your organization's size or budget.

🔗 RSVP today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07j-qL0

08/14/2026

✨ Thank You, CVNL Community!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for CVNL Community Connect. We are deeply grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and spirit of collaboration you brought to the gathering. Events like these remind us that meaningful impact happens when we learn from one another and work together toward a shared vision.

A special welcome to Karen Strolia, CVNL's new CEO. We are excited for this new chapter and look forward to the leadership, innovation, and community-centered vision she brings to our organization.

08/13/2026

✨ We’re excited to see you today at CVNL Community Connect!

Join fellow nonprofit leaders, partners, and community champions for an afternoon of conversation, collaboration, and community-building. Whether you're a longtime CVNL member or new to our network, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and celebrate an exciting new chapter for CVNL.

We're also delighted to welcome CVNL's new CEO, Karen Strolia, and invite you to meet her, share your perspective, and help shape the future of our nonprofit community together.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 CVNL San Rafael Office Conference Room
1 McInnis Parkway, Suite 175
San Rafael, CA

✨ Free for CVNL Members
🎫 Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H079XJK0

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing an inspiring afternoon of connection and community.

08/12/2026

💙 A Monthly Reflective & Restorative Space for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit work is meaningful, but it can also be demanding. Join CVNL's new Peer Wellness Forum Series, a monthly gathering designed to help nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers pause, reflect, and reconnect.

In partnership with Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic Sonoma County, we'll explore practical tools for resilience, community support, and sustainable well-being.

📍 CVNL Santa Rosa Office
📅 First session: August 27 (then held on the 4th Wednesday of each month)
🕰️ 10:30 - 11:30 AM

🏷️ Free for CVNL Members

✨ Slow down. Connect. Restore.
Register today and reserve your spot: https://na2.hubs.ly/H0787mG0

08/06/2026

Managing a nonprofit team isn't just about getting the work done. It's about leading people through constant change, competing priorities, and limited resources, without losing sight of your mission.

That's exactly what Management Essentials is designed for.

This interactive course gives new and experienced managers practical tools to build confidence, strengthen their leadership, and help their teams thrive.

Fall 2026 Schedule (via Zoom)
📅 Thursdays: September 2, 16, and 30; October 14 and 28
🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM PT

Learn from Dr. Jolie Mason, Ed.D., a leadership coach and nonprofit management consultant with over 20 years of executive experience supporting nonprofits, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations through growth, change, and systems-level work.

🏷️ New or Renewing Members
Get 50% OFF one CVNL training when you join or renew your membership. Promo code will be emailed upon membership purchase or renewal.

🏷️ Current Members
Enjoy an additional 20% OFF member pricing on trainings.
Code: NND20MEMBER

👉 Register today and strengthen your leadership skills to maximize your organization's impact: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07316B0

08/04/2026

🎉 National Nonprofit Day Member Specials
Celebrate with exclusive savings on CVNL trainings!

✨ New or Renewing Members
Get 50% OFF one CVNL training when you join or renew your membership.
Promo code will be emailed upon membership purchase or renewal.

✨ Current Members
Enjoy an additional 20% OFF member pricing on trainings.
Code: NND20MEMBER

Invest in your growth, strengthen your impact, and save while you learn! 🚀

Become a CVNL Member: https://na2.hubs.ly/H070h280

07/29/2026

✨ Welcome, Connect, and Celebrate a New Chapter at CVNL ✨

We're excited to launch CVNL Community Connect, a new networking series designed to bring together nonprofit leaders, community partners, and CVNL members to build meaningful connections and strengthen our collective impact.

✨ Be among the first to welcome Karen Strolia, CVNL’s new Chief Executive Officer, as she begins her journey with us in August. This special gathering is your opportunity to meet Karen, hear about her vision for CVNL and the nonprofit sector, and connect with fellow changemakers from across Marin County.

🤝 Whether you're a long-standing CVNL member or new to our community, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of conversation, collaboration, and community-building over light refreshments.

📅 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30PM - 5:00PM
📍 Location: CVNL San Rafael Office Conference Room
1 McInnis Parkway, Suite 175, San Rafael, CA

Together, let's celebrate an exciting new chapter for CVNL and continue building a stronger, more connected nonprofit community.

✨ Free for CVNL Members
🎫 RSVP Today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06XLVg0

07/28/2026

📣 National Call-In Day | July 29 California Association of Nonprofits

When nonprofits come together, our voices make a difference. More than 500,000 comments were submitted opposing proposed federal grant changes that could impact the vital services nonprofits provide every day.

On July 29, join organizations across the country in a National Call-In Day and urge your Senators to protect fair, nonpartisan access to federal funding.

☎️ Call or email your Senators
🤝 Stand with nonprofits serving families, seniors, children, and communities in need
💙 Help ensure essential services remain focused on people, not politics

Together, we can advocate for the resources and support our communities depend on.

👉 Read more and take action: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06W6nF0