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These informal monthly gatherings are an alternative to workshops. Content is based on input from attendees, not on set curriculum. The format is conversational, and ideas and comments from participants (in addition to questions) are encouraged. We are launching a new program for executive directors - Peer Circles for Leaders Click here for more information. Peer Roundtable Cancellation & Refund Policy
New ED Breakfast Club: Open Forum With Liz Callahan, Executive Director, The CBO Center Friday, November 2nd 8:30a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The CBO Center 359 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland Fee: $15 (includes light breakfast) Offered in Partnership with Craigslist Foundation
Join your peers in an open group discussion of your challenges and insights as a new executive director.
Liz Callahan is the founding executive director of The CBO Center. She was an independent consultant for thirteen years and spent 20-plus years in nonprofits, academia, and government, including as vice president for Public Affairs and Marketing at Recording for the Blind and founding executive director of the Hudson County Coalition of Nonprofit Organizations. Her consulting areas include team development, business process improvement, collaborations, restructuring, board development, matrix management, management accountability, and planning and project management. She is a trained executive and relationship coach and holds a Master's degree in psychology from New School University .
Executive Director Roundtable: How Personality Impacts Leadership with Judith Noel, M. Ed., Seapoint Consulting West Thursday, November 8th 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The CBO Center 359 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Fee: $15 (includes light breakfast) Join your colleagues for a discussion of personality types, and how yours impact the way you lead. The conversation will be lead by Oakland-based consultant Judith Noel, whose national practice focuses on leadership development and organizational change.
East Bay Fundraising Roundtable: Creative Ways to Thank Donors with Susan Fox Thursday, November 29th 8:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m. The CBO Center 359 Frank Ogawa Plaza Oakland Fee: $15.00
Join your peers in an informal discussion of meaningful and unusual ways to say thank you to your donors – whether they are annual givers or donors of major gifts.
Susan Fox has worked as an independent fundraising consultant to non-profit organizations since 1980 and has held the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive since 1995. She provides services in strategic fundraising including grantwriting, appeal letter writing, public relations, major donor campaigns, feasibility studies, and development. She has led numerous workshops on fundraising throughout the United States and in Mexico and she has been an instructor at UC Berkeley Extension, the University of San Francisco and the University of Montana . Susan is the co-author, along with Cheryl Clarke , of “Grant Proposal Make-Over: Transform Your Request from No to Yes” , published by Jossey-Bass.
Contra Costa ED Roundtable: Common Legal Problems and How to Avoid Them Cherie Evans , Esq., Evans & Rosen, LLP Friday, November 30th 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Berkeley, Exact location TBA Fee: $15.00 Join your peers and our guest expert Cherie Evans in a discussion of the legal issues that frequently trip-up nonprofits and some simple steps you can take to prevent your organization from heading into these Cherie Evans is a partner in the law firm of Evans & Rosen LLP ( www.evansrosen.com ). She advises nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on corporate and tax law matters . Over the years, she has counseled hundreds of nonprofit organizations of all sizes, including public charities, private foundations, supporting organizations, social welfare organizations, and social clubs. Cherie is a member of the American Bar Association's Nonprofit Corporations Committee, Exempt Organizations Committee, and International Committee on NGO and Not-for-Profit Organizations. She is also a member of the California Bar's Nonprofit and Unincorporated Organizations Committee and Tax Exempt Organizations Committee. She serves as a panel attorney for California Lawyers for the Arts and a member of Craigslist Foundation's Leadership Council.
Alameda County Executive Director Roundtable: Retirement Plans and Retirement Planning with Nancy Logan, Financial Advisor and Board Member, Family Stress Center Thursday, December 13th 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The CBO Center 359 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
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Peer Roundtables are regular meetings designed to encourage peer learning, foster peer support, and support community building amongst members of the East Bay nonprofit community.
Current Peer Roundtables:
New Executive Director Breakfast Club Offered in Partnership with Craigslist Foundation meets 1st Friday of every month, beginning on February 2nd, 8:30 - 10:00 am at The CBO Center 's Oakland office. (Note: for first-time EDs only)
Contra Costa County ED Roundtable meets 4th Friday of every month at various locations within Contra Costa County. Executive Directors only, please
Alameda County ED Roundtable meets 2nd Thursday of every month 9:00 - 10:30 am at various locations within Alameda County. Executive Directors only, please
East Bay Fundraising Roundtable meets 4th Thursday of every month 8:30 - 10:00 am, odd months in Oakland, even months in Pleasant Hill. |
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Once registered, you must notify The CBO Center at least two (2) full working days prior to the peer roundtable to effectively cancel your registration. If you cancel at least two (2) working days prior to the peer roundtable, you will receive a voucher which may be applied to future workshops. Vouchers are valid for twelve (12) months from the date they are issued, and may be used by anyone in your organization. Late-cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full amount of the peer roundtable and no voucher will be issued. We reserve the right to cancel any peer roundtable; registrants will receive a full refund or credit for any peer roundtable cancelled by The CBO Center. |
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