
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM TRAININGS FOR
LOCAL NONPROFITS

The Nonprofit Initiative helps local nonprofit agencies establish infrastructure, governance and capacity building best practices, allowing them to build a solid foundation upon which to leverage philanthropy to the best advantage of their programs, clients and community. This completely free and vital support, delivered by a diverse lineup of regionally and nationally recognized presenters, is the bedrock of Placer Community Foundation’s direct support to local nonprofits. It plays a pivotal role in empowering organizations that contribute to our community's well-being.
In 2024, 114 nonprofits received this free training on a variety of relevant topics. An annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit brings in national experts to speak on best practices for board governance and strategies to maximize greater community impact. The Summit draws over 200 local nonprofit board members and executive staff, representing 50 different organizations.

2026 Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Strategic Board Fundraising Made Doable with Brian Saber
Thursday, March 19, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Orchard Creek Lodge, 965 Orchard Creek Drive, Lincoln, CA
Who should attend: Placer County nonprofit board members and executive staff.
Registration coming soon!
Please register as an organization once.
We require each organization to bring at least THREE representatives.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees.

2026 Training

Make Your Nonprofit Website Work Harder for You
A hands-on workshop for nonprofit marketing leaders with Erika Willett Kosina
Wednesday, January 21st
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Please register by January 19th

Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Strategic Board Fundraising Made Doable
with Brian Saber
Thursday, March 19, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Orchard Creek Lodge,
965 Orchard Creek Drive, Lincoln, CA
Save the date!
The Nonprofit Initiative trainings are all so great. I always walk away with new knowledge and increased passion to be a better leader and executive director for my organization.
Kelley Davis
Auburn Trails Alliance
Our Thanks to Nonprofit Initiative Sponsors




















Andrew Hayes
Azevedo & Associates, Inc.
Cindy Lawton
Richard Lee and Dorothy Peterson
Gene and Susan Lock
Leo W. Ryan and Geraldine Suskin Community Fund
Robert and Stephanie Snyder Fund
Robert Kemp Community Fund
Ruth Burgess Women's Fund at Placer Community Foundation
Anonymous donors
