Grief and Grace: Learning to Walk the Tender and Tenacious Path in Darkness
As we come to understand that grief is a natural part of life, we can also chart a path that is filled with both hope and honesty. Negative emotions are not somehow bad, but we must learn how to interact with them in an honest and hopeful way. We will ground our time in Scripture…
Read MoreHelping Adults with Care Experience Thrive
We know that early intervention is the deal. What do we do when caring for older youth or adults with care experience, and the early intervention window has closed? Is there hope? Join Dr. Mandy Howard, part of a research team that studied more than 1,000 adults with care experience to discover what leads to…
Read MoreFundraising Friends Meet-Up
This meet-up is for those with fundraising responsibilities at their organization. We hope to create opportunities for deeper connection and learning. Don’t be a “development island!”
Read MoreGood Grief
We are people of great longing. And we are people of great grief. And while our minds are far more easily drawn to pay attention to our griefs than to our longings, we are still reluctant to be with them, given how painful our grief is. And yet, our response to grief in all of…
Read MoreFounders and Their Boards (CAFO Member Organizations Only)
Founders have a unique and dynamic relationship with their board of directors. This workshop will explore what a healthy relationship entails, the roles of each party, and how collaboration strengthens the mission of your nonprofit.
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