September 2026 E-News

SAVE THE DATE!

Supporting Nonprofit Board Service

with Propel Nonprofits

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 8:30 – 10:00 am

Location: Propel Nonprofits, 1 SE Main Street, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Directions to Parking Garage

Description: As more individuals seek ways to engage in their communities, nonprofit board service represents a powerful opportunity to support both individual leadership and organizational impact.

This interactive, idea sharing session will explore how organizations can intentionally support, prepare, and connect individuals to nonprofit board service. We’ll discuss approaches to building equitable pipelines to board opportunities, strengthening partnerships between businesses and nonprofits, and aligning board service with broader CSR and talent development strategies.

Grounded in real-world practices and peer exchange, this session will surface both what’s working and where challenges remain. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and new connections to help support their own efforts.

Agenda:

8:30-8:50am: Networking, coffee and pastries

8:50-9:00am: Welcome, Elizabeth Appel from Propel Nonprofits

9:00-9:45am: Roundtable discussions

9:45-10:00am: Share key takeaways

Associate Member News

Use your marketing skills to strengthen nonprofits

Great marketing can transform a nonprofit's ability to reach supporters, grow its impact, and advance its mission. Join Connected for Change: Marketing Day on Friday, September 25, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT (virtual) and volunteer alongside other marketing professionals to help a nonprofit tackle a real-world challenge in just one day. Whether your expertise is in branding, messaging, marketing strategy, social media, graphic design, SEO, public relations, or digital marketing, you'll collaborate with a nonprofit to deliver practical solutions they can put into action immediately. It's a meaningful way to use your professional skills while connecting with fellow marketers who are passionate about giving back. Learn more and sign up at Connected for Change.

Fall Calendar: Training and Capacity Building Offerings

HandsOn Twin Cities is excited to offer a series of learning opportunities designed to help nonprofit professionals strengthen their volunteer engagement strategies, build organizational capacity, and maximize partnerships with skilled and corporate volunteers. These sessions provide practical tools, peer learning opportunities, and actionable strategies that organizations can implement immediately. Learn more and register at https://www.handsontwincities.org/training

CVC- Twin Cities

1611 County Road B West, Ste 315

St. Paul, Minnesota 55113

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