CONSULTING AND TRAINING

These customized professional development services help nonprofit boards and staff address their specific needs and goals.

CONSULTING SERVICES

Volunteer Services Coaching and Consulting
The Center offers professional assistance with volunteer program design and management.

Board Development Coaching and Consulting
We provide professional guidance on all aspects of board development, including board roles and responsibilities, recruitment and retention, retreat planning, and facilitation.

Consultant Referrals
The Center maintains relationships with a network of nonprofit consultants experienced in:

Board Development
Cultural Competency
Evaluation
Financial Management
Fundraising
Grantwriting
Human Resources
Marketing and Communications
Organizational Development
Technology
Volunteer Management

We will gladly refer you to a qualified consultant free of charge. Contact our Program Team at 415.479.5710 or workshop@cvnl.org.

TRAINING SERVICES

The Center offers customized workshops held at a location of your choosing. Programs include:

Board Roles and Responsibilities

Governance Tune-up
This workshop is presented to an entire board. Areas covered can include board roles and responsibilities, ethics and fiduciary responsibility, risk management, Executive Director evaluation, fundraising, recruitment, and transition planning.

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers
Participants will learn new ways to attract and retain volunteers by studying effective recruitment messages, identifying sources for potential volunteers, reviewing ways to promote volunteer opportunities, and highlighting successful management approaches.

Recruiting and Managing Youth Volunteers
This workshop focuses on the unique challenges of engaging youth in an organization. Participants will learn effective, positive ways to attract and involve youth volunteers.