LEADERSHIP AND TEAM TRAININGS FOR
LOCAL NONPROFITS
The Nonprofit Initiative helps local nonprofit agencies establish infrastructure, governance and capacity building best practices, allowing them to build a solid foundation upon which to leverage philanthropy to the best advantage of their programs, clients and community. This completely free and vital support, delivered by a diverse lineup of regionally and nationally recognized presenters, is the bedrock of Placer Community Foundation’s direct support to local nonprofits. It plays a pivotal role in empowering organizations that contribute to our community's well-being.
In 2026, 151 nonprofits received this free training on a variety of relevant topics. Our annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit brings in national experts to speak on best practices for board governance and strategies to maximize greater community impact. The Summit draws 200 local nonprofit board members and executive staff, representing 50 different organizations.
2026 Trainings & Workshops
Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Strategic Board Fundraising Made Doable with
Brian Saber
Thursday, March 19, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Orchard Creek Lodge,
965 Orchard Creek Drive, Lincoln, CA
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Webinar Watch Party
Tom Ahern’s ‘Profitable Secrets of Great Donor Newsletters’’
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9 am - 11:00 am
Online Session via Zoom
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Make Your Nonprofit Website Work Harder for You
A hands-on workshop for nonprofit marketing leaders with Erika Willett Kosina
Wednesday, January 21st
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Form 990: Tips, Tricks, and Red Flags
Trainer: Dylan Valentine from CLA
Wednesday, June 10
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Zoom (online session)
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Board Essentials: Getting to Great Workshop
Trainers: Megan Joseph and Wendy Willoughby from CNL
Wednesday, June 3
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Placer County HHS Conference Center, Cordova Room 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, 95603
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AI Essentials for Nonprofits
Trainer: Ken Krugler from AI for Community
When: Tuesday, March 31st & Wednesday, April 1st | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Placer County HHS Conference Center, Cordova Room
11434 B Avenue, Auburn, 95603
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Our Thanks to Nonprofit Initiative Sponsors
Anonymous donors
Larry and Linda Welch Charitable Fund at PCF
Leo W. Ryan and Geraldine Suskin Community Fund at PCF
Robert and Stephanie Snyder Fund at PCF
Ruth Burgess Women's Fund at Placer Community Foundation
Thomasmeyer Family Fund at PCF
Veronica Blake Fund