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SUMMARY:Strategic Board Recruitment
DESCRIPTION: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 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: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:Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?
DESCRIPTION:A Free Estate Planning Seminar About Wills\, Family & Your Legacy\n\n\n\nFree 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 something happened to you? And are there pieces of your estate plan you may be overlooking?Join the Scranton Area Community Foundation for a free\, practical evening designed to help you take a closer look at your plans and feel more prepared for the future. \n\n\n\nWhat We’ll Talk About\n\n\n\nEstate planning attorney Scott Lynett\, Esq.\, of The Law Office of Scott Lynett\, and Ellen Burkey\, MBA\, Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial\, will guide a conversation covering: \n\n\n\n\nWills\, powers of attorney\, and other important estate planning documents\n\n\n\nWhen it may be time to review or update an existing plan\n\n\n\nBeneficiary designations and other commonly overlooked details\n\n\n\nOrganizing important information so your family knows where to find it\n\n\n\nTalking with loved ones about your wishes\n\n\n\nIncorporating charitable giving into your estate or financial plans\n\n\n\nPractical steps you can take now to feel more prepared\n\n\n\n\nThe evening will begin with a complimentary dinner\, followed by the seminar and an opportunity to ask questions.Whether you’re creating an estate plan for the first time\, haven’t looked at yours in several years\, are helping care for a loved one\, or simply want to make sure you’ve covered the essentials\, you’re welcome to join us.Attorneys\, financial professionals\, and other professional advisors are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nHow to Register\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required and space is limited. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal\, tax\, or financial advice. Attendees are encouraged to consult their own professional advisors regarding their individual circumstances.
URL:https://safdn.org/event/oct-estate/
LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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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:The Board–Executive Director Partnership
DESCRIPTION: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 to frustration\, confusion\, and challenges for both leaders and staff.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.Whether you are a board member\, board chair\, Executive Director\, or aspiring nonprofit leader\, this session will offer practical insights and actionable ideas for strengthening one of the most important relationships in your organization.Participants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine the roles of the board\, board chair\, and Executive Director.\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between governance and day-to-day management responsibilities.\n\n\n\nBuild stronger communication and working relationships between board and staff leadership.\n\n\n\nNavigate common board–Executive Director challenges.\n\n\n\nSupport effective Executive Director evaluation and development.\n\n\n\nPrepare 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:20261023T090000
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SUMMARY:How to Raise Major Gifts (and Prepare for a Capital Campaign\, Even if You’re Not Currently Planning One)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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 the courage or know-how to get started. If you want to start or grow your individual giving/major gifts program\, this session is for you. Whether a major gift for your organization is $1\,000 or $10\,000\, you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this year.And\, if you’re thinking about or planning for a capital campaign\, we’ll spend some time discussing how to prepare your donors for even bigger asks!Learning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nLearn strategies for identifying your best potential donors.\n\n\n\nSet aspirational and realistic goals for raising major gifts (and capital campaigns).\n\n\n\nIdentify cultivation strategies for your biggest and best potential donors.\n\n\n\nPractice asking for specific\, impact focused gifts.\n\n\n\nDevelop next steps for raising major gifts in the next 12 months.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://safdn.org/event/how-to-raise-major-gifts-and-prepare-for-a-capital-campaign-even-if-youre-not-currently-planning-one/
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: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: \n\n\n\n\nA completed (or nearly completed) logic model for your program\n\n\n\nGreater confidence in articulating how your work creates change\n\n\n\nA versatile tool you can use in grant applications\, staff onboarding\, marketing materials\, and stakeholder communications\n\n\n\nNext steps to continue your work\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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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