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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• Nonprofit Preparedness: Planning for Continued Operations during Extreme Weather Events | Multiple Dates (May 13 and June 12)

  May 13, 2025 to June 12, 2025

  Multiple Locations

  Nonprofits in our region often provide for our communities’ basic needs and offer critical services to ensure we can thrive. The communities we serve especially rely on our continued operations during extreme weather events. To support nonprofit preparedness and continued operations during storms and other weather-related events, the Greater New Orleans Foundation is offering a 2-part series to help nonprofits plan for continuity of operations.

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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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