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The Nonprofit Accelerator

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A high-impact leadership development series built for Executive Directors, board members, and senior nonprofit professionals ready to strengthen their organizations and lead at the next level.

 


Nonprofit leaders juggle mission, funding, staffing, boards, and constant change. This series helps address real challenges with practical tools and strategies for sustainable growth.

 

Each session delivers actionable training across ten core pillars of nonprofit excellence while fostering a connected community of leaders who learn, share, and grow together.

 

The Ten Core Pillars of Nonprofit Excellence

1. Strategic Leadership

Lead strategically, adapt effectively, and strengthen mission resilience.

2. Fund & Resource Development

Build sustainable revenue through fundraising strategy and resource stewardship.

3. Financial Management

Strengthen budgeting, reporting, and financial sustainability across your organization.

4. Board Development & Governance

Build an engaged board with strong governance and accountability.

5. HR & Talent Management

Improve hiring, retention, and morale while building a healthy team culture.

6. Operational Management

Improve systems, reduce risk, and strengthen daily operations.

7. Programmatic Development

Design, measure, and improve programs for meaningful community impact.

8. Public Relations & Communication

Tell your story, build trust, and expand community support.

9. Compliance & Policy

Ensure legal compliance through strong policies, ethics, and oversight.

10. Technology & Digital Tools

Use tech tools to streamline operations, track data, and scale.

Session Details

MAY 2026

Seen, Trusted, Connected: Mastering Community Engagement & Strategic Networking

In today’s nonprofit landscape, visibility and relationships are no longer optional – they are essential to mission growth, sustainability, and community trust. Yet many nonprofit leaders struggle with how to show up consistently, build meaningful connections, and translate those interactions into real opportunities for their organization.

This upcoming training session will equip Executive Directors, board members, and key staff with practical strategies to strengthen their organization’s presence in the community and build authentic, mission-aligned relationships. Participants will explore what effective community engagement truly looks like in practice and learn how to approach networking with clarity and confidence whether they naturally thrive in social settings or not.

Through real-world examples, simple tools, and actionable frameworks, this session will help nonprofit leaders move beyond simply “attending events” to intentionally building relationships that increase visibility, expand influence, and create lasting impact.

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What we’ll explore:

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Learn real examples of effective, trust-building community engagement

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Discover networking strategies for all personality types with confidence

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Learn follow-up strategies to turn conversations into lasting partnerships

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Gain simple tools, language, and approaches to build authentic connections

Now Offered In janesville & madison

Janesville, WI

Venue The Gray Goose Building | The Workspace
Location 207 N. Academy Street | Janesville, WI
Date Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Madison, WI

Venue Ho-Chunk Nation Community Center
Location 4724 Tradewinds Pkwy, Madison, WI 53718
Date Friday, May 15, 2026
Time 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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Meet Your Host

 

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This 90-minute monthly session is lead by our resident expert, Lisa Hurda. She leads the conversations and encourages a collaborative environment where you grow from the experiences of your peers.
Lisa brings over two decades of nonprofit executive leadership to Contour Consulting, blending strategic fundraising savvy, deep board governance expertise, and a knack for building strong, mission-driven teams.
But her real superpower? Bringing people together to make big things happen.
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