Category: Nonprofit Leadership & Effectiveness

Nonprofit Essentials for Preparing for the COVID-19 Pandemic

The outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), now declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, is on everyone’s mind. With local transmission having occurred in the Greater New Orleans region, the time for action is now.

Building an Evaluation Ecosystem

In summer 2018, 30 evaluation practitioners from across the Gulf Coast established a local affiliate of AEA that would provide networking, professional development, and advocacy for evaluation in our region, promoting both evaluation supply and demand. Before transitioning to a dues-paying membership model, GCEval needed to provide value to the community worthy of payment.

Pitch It! The Innovation Challenge Showcase

On November 11, 2019, we hosted a Pitch It! Showcase at the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Center for Philanthropy. During this event we spotlighted one of the great successes of the program, the partnership between Lighthouse Louisiana and the New Orleans RTA

Nonprofit Effectiveness Disaster Summit

On June 19, 2019, the Greater New Orleans Foundation hosted nonprofit and government leaders from across the region at our Nonprofit Disaster Preparedness Summit at the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI).

Executive Director Fundamentals: Setting Up for Success

This three-day program will be led by Marla Cornelius and Hilda Polanco, CPA, CCSA, CGMA, Founder and CEO of FMA. Marla and Hilda will draw on promising practices from the field, relevant research, and their extensive experience working with nonprofit leaders.

Protecting Your Leaders: Don’t Leave Your Directors & Board Members At Risk – October 10, 2017

Human Resources 101 – August 15, 2017

Protecting Your Mission: How the Right Coverage Builds a Foundation for Success – June 20, 2017

Succession Planning Clinic: Preparing for Leadership Transition June 6, 2017

The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Engagement