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SUMMARY:Recruiting the Right Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Decker of Susan Decker ConsultingStrong 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 the organization’s mission and future goals.By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the stages of the board building cycle and how they contribute to long-term board effectiveness.\n\n\n\nAssess current board composition and identify gaps in skills\, experiences\, perspectives\, and community representation.\n\n\n\nDevelop a strategic recruitment plan aligned with organizational priorities and future leadership needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://safdn.org/event/strategic-board-recruitment/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Leadership
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SUMMARY:Miss Representation • WIP Community Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION: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 media and culture contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film draws back a curtain to reveal a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see – how the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls make it difficult for women to feel powerful and achieve leadership positions.Following the screening\, we will host a brief panel conversation.
URL:https://safdn.org/event/wip-community-documentary-screening-miss-representation/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIP
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SUMMARY:Board–Executive Director Partnership
DESCRIPTION:A strong relationship between a nonprofit board and its Executive Director is essential to an organization’s success. This session will explore the key elements of a healthy board–Executive Director partnership\, including the distinct roles of governance and management\, effective communication practices\, shared accountability\, executive evaluation\, and leadership succession planning. Participants will discuss common challenges\, learn practical strategies for building trust and collaboration\, and gain tools to help boards provide meaningful support while maintaining appropriate oversight.Participants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine the roles of the board\, board chair\, and Executive Director.Differentiate between governance and day-to-day management responsibilities.Build stronger communication and working relationships between board and staff leadership.Navigate common board–Executive Director challenges.Support effective Executive Director evaluation and development.Prepare for leadership transitions through succession planning.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/24327/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T120000
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SUMMARY:Program Planning for Impact: Using Logic Models to Focus\, Strengthen\, and Communicate Your Work
DESCRIPTION: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 manageable pieces and show how a logic model can strengthen planning\, improve communication\, and support evaluation efforts. Participants will have dedicated time to develop their own logic model\, and receive feedback from the facilitator and peers.You’ll leave with:– A completed (or nearly completed) logic model for your program– Greater confidence in articulating how your work creates change– A versatile tool you can use in grant applications\, staff onboarding\, marketing materials\, and stakeholder communications– Next steps to continue your workWhether you’re designing a new program or refining an existing one\, this session will help you clarify your strategy\, communicate your impact\, and position your work for success. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/program-planning-for-impact-using-logic-models-to-focus-strengthen-and-communicate-your-work/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Leadership
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SUMMARY:NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative Q4 Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://safdn.org/event/nepa-animal-welfare-collaborative-q4-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative
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SUMMARY:Uncharitable • WIP Community Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION: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 campaigns were attacked by charity watchdogs\, destroying lives and cutting off precious resources\, many of the top influencers in the field knew something had to be done to overhaul the nonprofit sector.Led by Dan Pallotta\, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired leading philanthropists and changemakers\, this feature-length documentary directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal exposes the dark side of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. In a powerful call to action\, Uncharitable demands that charities be freed from traditional sackcloth-and-ashes constraints so they can truly change the world.Following the screening\, we will host a brief panel conversation.
URL:https://safdn.org/event/wip-community-documentary-screening-uncharitable/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIP
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SUMMARY:NEPA Thrives Q4 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/nepa-thrives-q4-meeting/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEPA Thrives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T090000
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SUMMARY:NEPA Moves Q4 Meeting (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION: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 jobs\, healthcare\, education\, and essential services.Participants are welcome to attend either in person at the hosting transit agency or virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/23803/
LOCATION:LCTA\, 300 S. Pennsylvania Avenue\, Wilkes-Barre\, Pennsylvania\, 18701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T173000
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SUMMARY:Board Orientation & Onboarding That Works
DESCRIPTION:Effective orientation sets the tone for successful board engagement. This session will help nonprofit leaders design onboarding processes that prepare new board members for meaningful participation. Topics include orientation materials\, mentoring approaches\, and strategies for engaging board members in their first year of service. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/board-orientation-onboarding-that-works/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Leadership
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