Networking

CNPE is a convener and connector both within the nonprofit sector (organizations, funders, and friends) and across sectors (including for-profit and government). We often see tremendous synergy, new ideas, and unexpected alliances emerge when people are brought together in a safe, energizing space with a bias toward action.


Networking

CNPE is a convener and connector both within the nonprofit sector (organizations, funders, and friends) and across sectors (including for-profit and government). We often see tremendous synergy, new ideas, and unexpected alliances emerge when people are brought together in a safe, energizing space with a bias toward action.


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CHANGEMAKERS CONFERENCE

Oct. 19, 2023 will mark the return of our annual conference - the premier conference for nonprofits in Louisville and Southern Indiana. The 2023 conference will be bigger and better than ever - with dynamic speakers, breakout sessions, recognition of outstanding accomplishments, and a rare opportunity to meet with leaders and staff from nonprofits and foundations of every size and mission. Register now!


Community Activation Network (CAN)

CAN is a network of people and organizations nurturing a thriving nonprofit ecosystem of inclusion, co-creation, and interdependence. We consider how nonprofits can help address our community's most pressing problems. Learn more. Past topics have included violence in our community and workforce issues facing the nonprofit sector. To suggest a topic, please contact Ed Cortas at ecortas@cnpe.org.


Webinars and Gatherings We have convened the entire community to hear fresh thinking from leaders like Dan Pallotta, Susan Taylor-Batten, and Phil Buchanan. In 2022, we held some of Louisville's best run and best attended virtual mayoral forums - allowing nonprofits to put questions directly to the candidates.  In 2023, we hosted our first "Meet The Mayor" reception, giving those in the nonprofit world an opportunity to hear from our new mayor about how he would work with nonprofits. 

 

The School for Fundraising & Engagement The School for Fundraising & Engagement has brought together both mentors and participants from across the community to enhance the fundraising skills of newer and smaller nonprofit staff and leaders who may not otherwise have access to quality training.

 

Learning Circles We design much of our programming to build relationships and foster peer learning, as in our Learning Circles. In these Circles, you meet with other nonprofit leaders monthly for six months. We have convened circles for CEOs/EDs, board chairs, and leadership chief financial officers. See our Calendar/Events page for details on circles of interest to you.

 

BoardMatch Finding local individuals who share a passion for your mission, and then inviting them to serve on your board or board committees can be daunting. We help you make those connections through BoardMatch.



Networking FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • How can I plug in and help the local nonprofit sector be a stronger force for social impact?

    CNPE’s Community Activation Network (CAN) can be your primary networking vehicle. Begun in the fall of 2019, the group convenes every month on Zoom to consider pressing issues. Get details here.

  • How can I help my team get better at fundraising?

    Our School for Fundraising & Engagement has brought together both mentors and participants from across the community to enhance the fundraising skills of newer and smaller nonprofit staff and leaders who may not otherwise have access to quality training.

  • I’m a senior officer in a nonprofit. How can I connect with peers in similar roles?

    Our Learning Circles build relationships and foster peer learning. There, you meet with other nonprofit leaders monthly for six months. We have convened circles for CEOs/EDs, board chairs, and leadership chief financial officers. See our Calendar/Events page for details on circles of interest to you.

  • I’m interested in joining a nonprofit board. Where do I start?

    CNPE’s BoardMatch site serves as a kind of “dating service” to match individuals with a passion to serve with nonprofits who need those skills. 

  • How can I get more help?

    Fill out the contact form for more help.

Networking FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • How can I plug in and help the local nonprofit sector be a stronger force for social impact?

    CNPE’s Community Activation Network (CAN) can be your primary networking vehicle. Begun in the fall of 2019, the group convenes every month on Zoom to consider pressing issues. Get details here.

  • How can I help my team get better at fundraising?

    Our School for Fundraising & Engagement has brought together both mentors and participants from across the community to enhance the fundraising skills of newer and smaller nonprofit staff and leaders who may not otherwise have access to quality training.

  • I’m a senior officer in a nonprofit. How can I connect with peers in similar roles?

    Our Learning Circles build relationships and foster peer learning. There, you meet with other nonprofit leaders monthly for six months. We have convened circles for CEOs/EDs, board chairs, and leadership chief financial officers. See our Calendar/Events page for details on circles of interest to you.

  • I’m interested in joining a nonprofit board. Where do I start?

    CNPE’s BoardMatch site serves as a kind of “dating service” to match individuals with a passion to serve with nonprofits who need those skills. 

  • How can I get more help?

    Fill out the contact form for more help.

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