Next Council Meeting: 6/10/09 (2:30pm)

Location: Beatnik's Cafe (formerly Market Cafe)

1387 E 8th Street, Chico

Our topic will be "Encouraging donations during hard times; Maximizing returns from the Annie B's Community Drive."There is always plenty of time for questions, networking, annnouncing what is new with your organization,and meeting other nonprofit leaders. Everyone is welcome and these meetings are free, thanks to Work Training Center, our Council sponsor.

The Council's mission is to promote, strengthen and advance the influence, professionalism, accountability, and effectiveness of local nonprofit organizations in a manner that increases their capacity to accomplish their mission. The Council provides a forum for nonprofit professionals in the North Valley to exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions to the various issues they face.

Programs and services of the Council include; serving as a meeting ground, providing educational and technical assistance, acting as a network facilitator, providing information, increasing coordination and networking among agencies, acting as an advocate for the nonprofit sector, increasing collaboration with grants, projects, public outreach, and other resources, and acting as a liaison in working with the North Valley Community Foundation.

Educational programs of the council are responsive to needs of the local community. Training includes Supervisor Training, Fundraising, Planned Giving, Financial and Budget Management, plus Local Conferences and special-topic seminars relevant to emerging needs. For information on upcoming meetings/training topics, call the NVCF office, 891-1150.

2008-2009 Sponsor Work Training Center

Thank you for making this possible!