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 2025, 136 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 over 200 local nonprofit board members and executive staff, representing 50 different organizations.
2026 Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Strategic Board Fundraising Made Doable with Brian Saber
Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Orchard Creek Lodge, 965 Orchard Creek Drive, Lincoln, CA
Who should attend: Placer County nonprofit board members and executive staff.
Please register as an organization once.
We require each organization to have a minimum of THREE (3) members attend the Summit.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Please see below for registration details!
2026 Training
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
Please register by January 19th
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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The Nonprofit Initiative trainings are all so great. I always walk away with new knowledge and increased passion to be a better leader and executive director for my organization.
Kelley Davis
Auburn Trails Alliance
The Executive Director Leadership Academy has already helped me grow leaps and bounds as a leader, even halfway through the program. I’m excited to see how this growth continues in the months ahead!
Brianna Callahan
RRUFF Healing Heroes
Our Thanks to Nonprofit Initiative Sponsors
Andrew Hayes
Azevedo & Associates, Inc.
Barbara Ann Chestnutt
Cindy Lawton
Richard Lee and Dorothy Peterson
Gene and Susan Lock
Larry and Linda Welch
Leo W. Ryan and Geraldine Suskin Community Fund
Richard Riley
Robert and Stephanie Snyder Fund
Robert Kemp Community Fund
Ruth Burgess Women's Fund at Placer Community Foundation
The Mourier Family Foundation
Anonymous donors