Community Development Professionals

06/02/2026

If you want your nonprofit to grow, you need a good strategy. Strategic planning is essential to any business or organization. CDP can help you learn how to plan your strategy and make it work. Follow the link below to sign up for this course today.

Participants will learn how to plan strategically by defining a strategy or direction for their organization and making decisions on how to pursue this strategy.

05/29/2026

This week in CDP Connect, we delve into the complexities of compensation negotiations within nonprofits. With budget constraints and a mission-driven focus, it's crucial to approach salary discussions with a strategic mindset. We highlight the board's responsibility in ensuring fair compensation, the importance of stewardship, and the impact of organizational culture. Equip yourself with essential negotiation strategies that not only highlight your value but also foster collaboration. Explore more insights and training opportunities.

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05/28/2026

Everyone has a story to tell about why they started their nonprofit. What's yours? Do you know how to tell it in such a way that it captures people's attention, and makes them want to learn more? This course will help you understand how to tell your story in a way that makes a maximum impact. Follow the link below to sign up for this course.

Everyone has a story. Participants will get tips to tell their story effectively by sharing the impact of their organization on the community and those they serve.

05/26/2026

Participants will explore personalities, core values and the pursuit of power, prestige, status or influence and how these three components together impact the workplace.
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Participants will explore personalities, core values and the pursuit of power, prestige, status or influence and how these three components together impact the workplace.

05/22/2026

Intergenerational diversity in the workplace is a significant asset. With six generations currently in the workforce, understanding and navigating these dynamics can enhance innovation and productivity. Each generation brings unique perspectives that can reshape professional standards and business etiquette. As we prepare for the future, it's crucial to align today's workforce priorities with tomorrow's expectations. Let's embrace these differences and turn them into strengths for organizational growth.



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Email from Community Development Professionals Finding Strength in Differences Hello to you! Welcome to this week's edition of CDP Connect! We are continuing our series on workplace dynamics, and this

05/21/2026

Performance evaluations are an important part of getting the best out of your employees. In this course you will learn how to make your evaluations highlight the best things about your them, and encourage them to do better in the areas that need improvement. Follow the link below to sign up for this course today.

In this course learn about how to effectively do performance evaluations for your organization.

05/19/2026

Nobody wants to run or attend a meeting that could've been an email, right? Well, we're here to help you run a meeting that makes sense and doesn't waste time. You'll learn to stick to the agenda, take accurate minutes, and plan a call to action. Follow the link below to sign up for this course today.

Designed to get the most out of a meeting. Learn how to set and stick to an agenda, take effective minutes and plan the call to action. Includes a review of Roberts' Rule of Order.

05/15/2026

Learn how to navigate workplace personalities and conflict for a healthier culture.
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Email from Community Development Professionals Handling Difficult People in the Workplace Hello to you! Welcome to this week's edition of CDP Connect! This week we continue our focus on workplace dyna

05/14/2026

"How do I recruit and retain volunteers? How do I keep track of them? I have people who want to help - what role do volunteers play in nonprofit organizations?" These are the questions many ask when trying to find volunteers, and we can provide you with the answers and know-how to make volunteerism work for your nonprofit.
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"How do I recruit and retain volunteers? How do I keep track of them? I have people who want to help - what role do volunteers play in nonprofit organizations?" Find the answers to these questions and more!

05/12/2026

There are five steps to getting your nonprofit started, and we're here to teach you those steps. You have questions, and we have answers. You will learn the how-to’s of getting a new nonprofit corporation started and how to move the organization forward. Follow the link below to sign up for this course today.

Attend this webinar to learn the five steps necessary to start a new 501-C-3 nonprofit corporation. Participants will learn the how-to’s of getting a new nonprofit corporation started and how to move the organization forward.