Programs & Events

Upcoming Programs & Events

• Evaluation Academy | Multiple Dates (April 1, April 29, and May 20)

  April 1, 2025 to May 20, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

  In-person: Greater New Orleans Foundation, 919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 

  As nonprofits strive to deepen their impact and secure long-term change, evaluations can be useful tools to help them define success and measure outcomes. Evaluations also provide opportunities to gather the quantitative and qualitative data nonprofits need for impactful and engaging storytelling.  

   In this series, a cohort of nonprofits will examine evaluation frameworks and methods, distinguish between performance measurement and evaluation, and evaluate their own programs. The session topics are: 

  • Session 1: Evaluation Culture and Program Design 

  • Session 2: Evaluation Design 

  • Session 3: Action Planning for Evaluation Implementation 

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• Purpose and Balance: Mastering Effectiveness without Burnout

  April 15, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

  In person: Greater New Orleans Foundation, 919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

  Effective time management is essential to achieving the meaningful work of nonprofits. However, nonprofit professionals are constantly balancing competing priorities, which can lead to burnout if not managed well. When we align our work with our purpose and organizational mission and vision, nonprofit staff can truly optimize how we use our time. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn practical strategies to manage their time effectively, reduce stress, and accomplish what matters most. This session will provide you with actionable tools to prioritize, delegate, and create better focus in your work.

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• Strategic Communications in Times of Uncertainty and Crisis (Virtual)

  May 8, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  These uncertain times are producing high levels of confusion, anxiety, and stress for nonprofit leaders and staff and the communities we serve.  During times of uncertainty and crisis, it is crucial that nonprofit leaders and staff communicate with clarity and purpose to ensure that (1) their teams are aligned on goals and work and (2) the public remain grounded and focused. By doing so, nonprofits can set the stage for more clear-headed decision-making and collaboration. 

  In this webinar, participants will learn key strategies for managing communications during times of uncertainty and crisis. This session will provide you with practical tools to ensure that your organization is delivering accurate, timely, and helpful information to both internal and external stakeholders. With the right approach, nonprofits can continue to navigate through challenges, protect their mission, and remain a stabilizing force within the community. 

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• Board Governance Fundamentals (Virtual)

  June 5, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Effective board leadership is crucial to an organization’s success. This workshop for board members, executive directors, and senior staff who work directly with board members will discuss exceptional governance practices and strategies for improved board member engagement. Participants will leave inspired with new ideas to unleash their board’s potential!  

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