Nonprofit Workshops and Events
For more than a decade, the Adirondack Nonprofit Network has celebrated the vital role nonprofits play to sustain and improve life in the Adirondacks. It provides opportunities to build professional relationships, identify ways to meet challenges facing the Adirondacks, and have honest conversations about sustainability, capacity, redundancies, and collaborations.
We offer seminar, trainings, and other resources to help bolster the capacity of community organizations. The sessions are designed to be informative and engaging – both virtual and in-person – and offer networking opportunities with staff and volunteers from other nonprofits serving our region.
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Nonprofit Networking Forum
Date: January 23, 2026 10:00 - 11:30 am (zoom)
Join an interactive morning of connection designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and staff across the Adirondack Region. This forum offers an informal space to dive into facilitated breakout discussions on timely topics, share regional insights, and build relationships with peers who understand your unique challenges. Thanks to United Way of the Adirondack for facilitating planning and breakouts for this forum.
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Mid-level Giving Programs: An Overview
Leads: Kara Page, Cloudsplitter Foundation; Marie Petrie and Jennifer Brink, Glens Falls Symphony
Date: February 6, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm (zoom)You could be leaving thousands of dollars to support your work on the table!
Before major donors come mid-level donors. A fundraising program to work with them specifically is a vital way for you to strengthen your donor pipeline, to move more donors to major gifts, better retain existing donors, and increase net revenue to support your mission. This webinar will introduce you to mid-level giving and point you toward greater fundraising success. Get examples of how this is working here from a regional organization that has been implementing it!
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The Legacy Playbook: Building a Sustainable Future Through Planned Giving & Endowment
Lead: Matt Donahue and CJ Dates, Adirondack Community Foundation
Date: March 13, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm (zoom)Learn the essential strategies for endowment building and securing your organization’s long-term financial stability. This session provides a practical roadmap for identifying legacy prospects, communicating various gift vehicles (bequests, trusts, and annuities), and crafting an effective outreach plan. Discover how to help your donors create a lasting legacy while protecting your mission for years to come.
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View the RecordingsEmpowering Adirondack Nonprofit Boards for Success
Check out the recordings and resources from the Empowering Adirondack Nonprofit Boards for Success, a virtual training series hosted by the United Way, Cloudsplitter Foundation, and Adirondack Community Foundation designed to strengthen nonprofit leadership and governance. This series provided opportunities to exchange ideas, explore best practices, and build connections with other nonprofit leaders—helping organizations create strong and effective boards.
Check out the toolkit for resources and materials from the workshop series.
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View the RecordingStrengthen Your Nonprofit’s Impact: Workshop Resources
Are you looking to tell a more compelling story about your nonprofit’s impact or build your capacity to evaluate and measure success? Dive into the resources from our recent Evaluation, Impact, and Learning Workshop, designed to help nonprofits and community-based organizations across the Adirondack region strengthen their evaluation practices and communicate their impact effectively.
Workshop Video Recording: Watch the full session, including engaging discussions and examples.
Presentation Slides: Access the workshop slides for a quick reference to key concepts and tools.
Evaluation Toolkit: Download templates, resources, and guides to start or refine your evaluation process.