Lakeshore Nonprofit Programs & Community Nonprofit Events

The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Leadership 2 part Workshop offers guidance on the primary responsibilities for those currently serving on or planning to serve on nonprofit boards. This workshop takes place on Sep 22 AND Sep 29.

Giving USA addresses the need for up-to-date fundraising knowledge and access to proven strategies. Laura Kruisenga, President and CEO of Kennari Consulting will be facilitating this important update.

Strong nonprofit organizations are built on trust—and trust is reinforced through clear, accurate, and confident financial leadership. This introductory training equips nonprofit leaders with a practical understanding of how nonprofit finances work, how the pieces fit together, and how financial information supports both mission and decision-making.

This 5-session public speaking coaching series helps participants find a clearer, more confident way to talk about their organization's mission, values, and impact. Through hands-on workshops and guided practice, they'll develop a compelling, authentic presentation that tells the story of their work.

Join us for lunch. Macatawa Bank Security Officer Michael Moll will discuss the four most common elements of every fraud situation.

Join us in person to explore the latest tech and innovation boosting nonprofits’ impact and reach!

TOPIC: Re-Engaging Lapsed Donors

This training is for current board chairs, treasurers, and secretaries, and for the board members being prepared to take on those roles. It builds on Fundamentals and assumes you already know your way around a board table.

Everyone brings natural talents to their work — but most teams never identify what they are. The Working Genius model reveals six distinct types of genius that combine to power any successful project, from the initial spark of an idea to its final execution.

This workshop would focus on website tips, a way to sort of self audit your website based on best practices, and will give some design elements to consider as well. I could get over a more clear program description if you want to move forward with this!