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Join us for free virtual conversations with other nonprofit leaders.

Nonprofit leader conversations launched in March 2020 in partnership with UW-Madison Extension Brown County. More than 500 nonprofit staff, executives and board members have joined us so far, making the conversations a powerful forum for ideas and fresh perspective.

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Upcoming Virtual Conversations

Leader conversations take place on the second and fourth Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. during the months of January through June and September through December. Each session offers an expert discussant who engages in a Q&A with attendees while offering expert insights. The sessions are free, but registration required. Upon registering, a Zoom meeting link will be sent.

Continuing to Enjoy the Job – Avoiding Burnout

February 27, 2025
Barb Bigalke

Executive Director for the Center for Suicide Awareness

Avoiding burnout is essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being, especially in high-stress environments. Join us to learn strategies specifically tailored to nonprofits.

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The Power of Partnerships

March 13, 2025
Lisa Stephan

Sheboygan County Interfaith

Lisa Stephan, Executive Director with Sheboygan County Interfaith, will join us for a conversation about how nonprofits can work with other nonprofits and community groups to make an impact in the community.

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Resources at the Library

March 27, 2025
Melissa Prentice

Mead Library

Libraries are a treasure trove of resources, information, and specialists who can provide you with tools to take your non-profit to the next level. Library and Information Specialist Melissa Prentice will share just some of the tools that you can access through your local library.

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How to be an LGBTQ+ Ally in the Workplace

April 10, 2025
Sheboygan LGBTQ+ Alliance

Being an LGBTQ+ ally in the workplace is crucial for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Explore some effective ways to demonstrate allyship.

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Cultivating a Culture of Creativity

April 24, 2025
Kim Geiser

Hello Happiness Creativity Center

How can we foster creativity in our organizations and the work we do in the community? Kim Geiser, author and founder of Hello Happiness Creativity Center, will share ways that we can make creativity accessible to anyone at any time.

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Culturally Diverse Communication

May 8, 2025
Denise Stueven

Workplace Literacy Program/Family Resource Center

Communication is key. In this presentation, Denise Stueven of Family Resource Center, will share tips and recommendations as to how non-profit organizations can foster culturally diverse communication within your organization and larger community.

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Legality of Having Volunteers – What are You Accountable for?

May 22, 2025
Matt Hohner

Volunteer Center of Brown County

Understanding the legal framework surrounding volunteers is crucial for organizations to ensure compliance and protect both the organization and the volunteers.

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Working in Collaboration

The Nonprofit Education and Development Network is a collaboration between UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison Extension of Brown County, offering affordable custom training and support services for nonprofit organizations at any time and place that works best for the organization. Learn more about what we offer.

UW-Madison Extension Brown County
Katrina Weber

Sharing Ideas

If you have an idea for a speaker or a topic you would like to share for an upcoming conversation, please contact Kat Weber, Program Specialist, at (920) 663-7317 or weberka@uwgb.edu.

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