WELCOME to our newest Nonprofit Member, the Williamsburg Contemporary Arts Center, offering community outreach, art classes, and an art gallery featuring a wide variety of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and crafts by outstanding local, regional and national artists. To learn more, click here.
Board Development Series --
SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR BOARDS
Friday, October 6, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm -Newport News
Amy Nisenson, Amy Nisenson Consulting and Executive Director of Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. The workshop will cover how to plan for board officer succession, how to identify leadership qualities and elect the best candidates for the positions. To Register, click here.
WHAT'S NEW, WHAT'S NEXT...
Delegate David Yancey speaks to local nonprofit leaders at the 2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast.
SEPTEMBER NetworkPeninsula held its
2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, in partnership with the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation. We welcomed 17 representatives from Peninsula localities, the House of Delegates, the State Senate, and the House of Representatives. They spoke with more than 55 nonprofit leaders about the issues facing our communities, including opioid abuse, transportation, healthcare, education, workforce development, and human trafficking.
OCTOBER Faith-Based Forum - On October 24, we will welcome representatives from Newport News & Hampton area congregations to talk with nonprofit leaders about how we can better work together to help people in our communities. In November, we will hold a similar Forum for Williamsburg area congregations.
NOVEMBER Executive Director's Survival Skills - On November 3, this 3-hour session with
Jane Stein will give newer Executive Directors and CEOs (in their role 3 years or less) a guide to what it takes to survive as an extraordinary leader of a successful nonprofit organization. Following the class, particip
ants will be connected with a seasoned Executive Director to provide mentoring, receive one hour of one-on-one time with an Executive Coach, and attend networking events with fellow EDs and CEOs to continue this hands-on learning experience.
DECEMBER Our 6th Annual Impact Forum will be held on December 7 in Williamsburg. Save the date and stay tuned for details!
VOLUNTEER NEEDS
Career Club Volunteers Needed -
Peninsula Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers to help run the "Older Workers in Transition" Career Club...
The
Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg proudly presents the second annual Brews that Benefit in partnership with Alewerks Brewing Company on Saturday, September 30 from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy the start of fall with 10 Alewerks craft beer samples, lawn games, silent auction, food truck and live music. Proceeds benefit the local branch of Warriors at Ease as well as other local charities and scholarships. To learn more, click here.
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NetworkPeninsula is a 501c3 organization helping local nonprofits to fulfill their missions & increase their efficiency through continuing education, Board training, information sharing, and expanded outreach and networking opportunities. We provide support to more than 230 nonprofits serving Williamsburg, James City & York counties, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester-Mathews, Poquoson, and surrounding communities.
Our mission is to raise awareness of the needs on the Peninsula, encourage involvement from community members and strengthen nonprofits by increasing resources and opportunities available to them. We believe a healthy nonprofit sector leads to healthier communities. We hope you will Join Us in supporting the nonprofits and causes that matter most to you.
