Strong boards are intentionally built. This session explores the full board building cycle—from assessing current board composition and identifying future needs to recruiting, onboarding, engaging, evaluating, and transitioning board members. Participants will learn how to move beyond filling vacancies and instead adopt a strategic approach that aligns board talent, diversity, experience, and leadership capacity with…
A Free Estate Planning Seminar About Wills, Family & Your Legacy Free and open to the public | Complimentary dinner includedYou may already have a will—but when was the last time you reviewed it?Are the right beneficiaries listed on your accounts? Would your family know where to find important documents or who to contact if…
At the Scranton Area Community Foundation, we believe strong communities are built through connection, participation, and shared purpose.Through our Women in Philanthropy initiative, we invite you to join us for the third event in our 2026 Community Documentary Series. The evening will feature a screening of the powerful documentary, Miss Representation.Miss Representation exposes how mainstream…
A strong relationship between a nonprofit board and its Executive Director is essential to an organization’s success. When board members and the Executive Director understand their roles, communicate openly, and work together effectively, they can better advance the organization’s mission and serve their community. When roles become unclear or communication breaks down, it can lead…
Full participation in this session is applicable for 3.0 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. This session is for executive directors and development staff who want to raise significantly more money for their organization by making the leap into major gift fundraising but haven’t had…
A logic model is one of the most useful—and often most misunderstood—tools in program planning. In this highly interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to create a clear, practical logic model that helps you connect community needs, program activities, and desired outcomes to maximize impact.Using real-world examples and step-by-step guidance, we’ll break down the process into…
We’re excited to invite you to our NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative Fourth Quarter Meeting — an opportunity to connect, share, and learn with others committed to advancing animal welfare in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
A historic transfer of generational wealth is underway. Learn what changing donor values and giving patterns could mean for legacy giving, endowments, donor relationships, and your organization’s future.
At the Scranton Area Community Foundation, we believe strong communities are built through connection, participation, and shared purpose.Through our Women in Philanthropy initiative, we invite you to join us for the fourth event in our 2026 Community Documentary Series. The evening will feature a screening of the powerful documentary, Uncharitable.After three incredibly successful U.S. charitable…
NEPA Moves is a regional collaboration that brings together transportation providers, nonprofits, employers, planners, and community partners to share information, strengthen coordination, and address transportation barriers across Northeastern Pennsylvania.The quarterly meetings provide an opportunity to learn from regional leaders, stay informed about transportation developments, and explore ways organizations can work together to improve access to…
Recruiting great board members is only the beginning. Learn how thoughtful orientation, mentoring, and first-year engagement can help turn new board members into informed, confident, and committed organizational leaders.
