Convening

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.


Convening

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.


GET CONNECTED

Getting the nonprofit sector together is an important part of what we do. Nonprofit professionals need each other. We need to get together in person or online to collaborate, connect, and even sometimes commiserate!


CNPE brings members and nonmembers together in a range of ways throughout the year.


  • Webinars and Gatherings:   Whether we're hosting an in-person ice-cream social, a webinar about the latest Giving USA philanthropy report or  reception with the mayor, CNPE gets the community together regularly for networking and collaboration. Look for more events soon!


  • Speaker Series: Our Power Hour speaker series is sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners. These are dynamic, free events offered at no cost to the community that bring nonprofit leaders together to discuss important issues like team building and crisis communications.


  • Job Board:  Our nonprofit job board lists about 400 postings year, helping area nonprofits connect with the staff they need to live out their missions. Job postings are free to member organizations and to all job seekers. Check it out here.


  • 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.


  • CHANGEMAKERS CONFERENCE: Our most recent conference was a sell-out event that featured 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. Read more about it here.


  • Community Activation Network (CAN): CAN is a network of people and organizations that assembles when needed to consider how nonprofits can help address our community's most pressing problems. Past topics have included violence in our community and workforce issues facing the nonprofit sector.


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.