November 2025

Leadership Council Upcoming Events

How to Save 15 Hours per Week with Smarter Grant Tracking

Wednesday, November 5

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Last chance to register!

Tired of managing grants in a messy spreadsheet?

Join us for this special session with Instrumentl to learn how high-performing nonprofits are organizing their portfolios, tracking deadlines, and streamlining funder relationships, all while saving up to 15 hours a week.

You’ll walk away with:

✅ Practical tools for tracking grants and never missing a deadline

✅ Personalized funder recommendations from 26,000+ opportunities

✅ A downloadable freebie to help organize your grants pipeline

✅ 1.0 CFRE point + an exclusive members-only discount

During the month of November, Instrumentl will be offering an exclusive 25% discount on annual plans to Leadership Council members. More info will be provided during the webinar.

Nonprofit Dinner Workshop

Tuesday, November 18

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join Blue & Co., Combined Insurance, and Driehaus Insurance Group for an evening workshop at Coopers Hawk-Kenwood, designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.

This dinner event will highlight key resources to help nonprofits thrive, including: 

🔸 Accounting and advisory services from Blue & Co., LLC

🔸 Voluntary employee benefits from Combined Insurance

🔸 Business insurance solutions from Driehaus Insurance Group LLC

Attendees will walk away with practical insights and tools to strengthen their organizations while networking with peers in the nonprofit sector.

Seating is limited - please RSVP by November 13.

PBPO Quarterly Employment Webinar Series:

Anti-Harassment Training

Wednesday, November 19

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Anti-Harassment Training: Legal Insights, Investigations, and Prevention Strategies for Nonprofits

This anti-harassment training equips managers with the knowledge and tools to navigate legal responsibilities, conduct effective investigations, and foster a respectful workplace culture. Through practical guidance and real-world insights, participants will learn how to prevent issues before they escalate and respond confidently when they arise.

Key topics covered:

✅ Legal Basics

✅ Recent Developments

✅ Employer Responsibilities

✅ Effective Investigations

✅ Prevention & Culture

IT Roundtable

Friday, November 21

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

This members-only event is a bi-monthly, in-person gathering of local nonprofit staff with IT responsibilities who want to network, learn, and share all-things IT. Thanks to our longtime sponsor and host NextStep Networking!

Not a Leadership Council member? Join today and take advantage of this informative bi-monthly event!

BOLD

Board Orientation + Leadership Development

Cohort 24

Thursdays, February 5 - 26

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (2 virtual sessions)

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (2 in-person sessions)

Designed for aspiring or novice board members, BOLD will help you turn your passion into action and elevate your impact in our community! Sign up for BOLD to refine your skills, deepen your commitment, and maximize your ability to make a difference. If you are not yet serving on a board, our BOLD Board Coordinator will work with you to find a board opening that aligns with your passion.

The program is half in-person and half virtual, a perfect blend of convenience and opportunities for networking. Register today!

Attention BOLD Grads: Check out our BOLD Board Connections and find your perfect board match!

Need help choosing a Leadership Council program for yourself or your team? Check out our handy upcoming programs guide to learn more about our upcoming events, who should attend, plus all the pertinent details.