Cal Lutheran Center for Nonprofit Leadership

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Cal Lutheran Center for Nonprofit Leadership We build the leadership and management capacity of nonprofit leaders and organizations through comprehensive training and resources.

We strive to be advocates for the local community and a collective voice for the sector.

Are you RSVP'd for CNL's biggest event of the year? The Celebration of the Sector is right around the corner.Date: Tuesd...
10/15/2026

Are you RSVP'd for CNL's biggest event of the year?

The Celebration of the Sector is right around the corner.
Date: Tuesday, November 10th
Location: Museum of Ventura County
Time: 4:30-7PM
Attendance is free!

Our keynote speaker, Kenneth Jones SVP, COO, and Chief Equity Officer from the MacArthur Foundation will be joining us. We will be honoring Bill and Elise Kearney with the MacLean Visionary Leadership Award.

🔗RSVP: https://callutheran.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2mzyiVbJVCBiJls

A strong marketing plan helps your nonprofit raise awareness, attract donors and volunteers, and reach its goals. Learn ...
10/09/2026

A strong marketing plan helps your nonprofit raise awareness, attract donors and volunteers, and reach its goals. Learn how to build one at our upcoming workshop, Nonprofit Marketing: Building a Comprehensive Plan for Impact and Engagement.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Buellton Library, Community Meeting Room, 202 Dairyland Road, Buellton

Communications consultant Stephanie Dufner will cover the key components of an integrated marketing plan, storytelling, engaging your board and donors, and working with news outlets.

Thanks to the Santa Barbara Foundation, this workshop is free for staff and board members of nonprofits serving Santa Barbara County. It is also free for Center members and $55 for not-yet-members.

Register: https://californialutheran.app.neoncrm.com/forms/nonprofit-marketing-building-a-comprehensive-registration

What does it take to build, lead, and keep a high-performing team?Spend a workshop with John Jell, who leads organizatio...
10/08/2026

What does it take to build, lead, and keep a high-performing team?

Spend a workshop with John Jell, who leads organizational development at Dole Packaged Foods and spent 25 years with Coca-Cola and Nestlé. He’ll share practical tools for hiring well, onboarding faster, addressing underperformance, and keeping your team motivated.

📅 Friday, November 6 | 9 am–4 pm
📍 VCCF Community Room, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo (1st floor)
🎟️ Free for members | $55 for non-members

Sign up: https://www.callutheran.edu/centers/nonprofit/workshops/event/2026-11-06-how-to-build-lead-and-sustain-high-performing-teams

Is your nonprofit's social media working as hard as you are? 📲Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for Strategic Social Media fo...
10/06/2026

Is your nonprofit's social media working as hard as you are? 📲

Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for Strategic Social Media for Nonprofit Growth and Engagement, an interactive virtual workshop led by Lindsey Carnett, CEO of Marketing Maven.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to set goals for your social media, choose the right platforms for your audience, streamline your content calendar, and report results to your board and funders. It's a great fit for executive directors, communications and marketing staff, and board members who help shape your organization's message.

🗓 Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎟 Free for members | $55 for non-members

Thanks to the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation, this workshop is also free for staff and board members of nonprofits serving Santa Barbara County.

Register here: https://www.callutheran.edu/centers/nonprofit/workshops/event/2026-11-04-strategic-social-media-for-nonprofit-growth-and-engagement

🌱 Community Spotlight: Meet Beth Skidmore of Rooted Santa Barbara County!Beth is helping our community eat to thrive thr...
10/01/2026

🌱 Community Spotlight: Meet Beth Skidmore of Rooted Santa Barbara County!

Beth is helping our community eat to thrive through bilingual, culturally relevant nutrition programs that support prevention and better health for all. We're proud to have her and Rooted as members, past Board Leadership Institute participants, and currently part of our Nonprofit Adaptability Lab.

Get to know Beth and learn how you can support Rooted: https://www.callutheran.edu/centers/nonprofit/success/community-spotlight.html?id=15398

Ready to tell your nonprofit's story with more clarity and impact?Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership for Storytell...
09/29/2026

Ready to tell your nonprofit's story with more clarity and impact?

Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership for Storytelling for Impact, a practical workshop on communicating your mission, building influence, and unlocking funding.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Santa Barbara Foundation Offices, 1111 Chapala St, Suite 200, Santa Barbara
💲 Free for members and for staff and board members of Santa Barbara County nonprofits, thanks to the Santa Barbara Foundation. $55 for non-members.

Your speaker is Kristen Caloca, Founder & CEO of Kairos Impact Strategies, with nearly two decades of strategic communications experience advising social impact organizations.

Register here: https://www.callutheran.edu/centers/nonprofit/workshops/event/2026-10-28-storytelling-for-impact-tools-to-amplify-your-mission-build-your-influence-and-unlock-funding

Want your nonprofit's story to actually make the news? Here's your chance to learn how.Successful PR isn't luck — it's a...
09/22/2026

Want your nonprofit's story to actually make the news? Here's your chance to learn how.

Successful PR isn't luck — it's a strategy. On Wednesday, October 7, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Cal Lutheran is hosting "Building Media Visibility For Your Nonprofit: PR Strategies That Get Results," a free, hands-on workshop for nonprofit staff and board members in Santa Barbara County.

Led by Lindsey Carnett, CEO of Maven and author of The Marketing Maven Method, this interactive session will cover:

🔹 What makes a story newsworthy
🔹 How to develop press-release-worthy topics
🔹 Identifying and pitching the right media outlets
🔹 Turning earned media into stronger donor engagement, board recruitment, and community visibility

You'll also hear from a panel of local nonprofit leaders who've successfully landed media coverage, sharing real strategies and lessons learned.

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 SB Foundation Office – South County, 1111 Chapala Street, Suite #200, Santa Barbara

💰 Free for nonprofit staff and board members, thanks to generous support from the Santa Barbara Foundation. $55 for not-yet-members.

👉 Register now: https://californialutheran.app.neoncrm.com/forms/pr-strategies-for-nonprofits-how-to-tell-you-registration

You're invited to the 2026 Celebration of the Sector! 🎉Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership on Tuesday, November 10t...
09/16/2026

You're invited to the 2026 Celebration of the Sector! 🎉

Join the Center for Nonprofit Leadership on Tuesday, November 10th from 4:30–7:00 PM at the Museum of Ventura County for an evening celebrating a year of resilience, collaboration, and social impact across our nonprofit community. Connect with 150+ nonprofit leaders and philanthropists over light refreshments — it's a wonderful night to be in community.

This year's keynote speaker is Kenneth Jones, Senior Vice President & COO of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, who has spent his career championing stronger, more resilient nonprofit organizations.

We will be honoring Bill and Elise Kearney with the McLean Visionary Leadership Award.

The event is free, but registration is required. Click the link below to save your spot!
https://callutheran.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2mzyiVbJVCBiJls

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60 W. Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA
91360

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(805) 493-3740

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