Power of Partnership Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Power of Partnership

Center for Nonprofit Excellence

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) believes in the power of partnership. By investing in the development of local leaders and dynamic organizations, the CNE helps build connections in Monterey County.

“When we think of the climate emergency unfolding all around us,” said Nancy Faulstich, Executive Director of Regeneración, “what is more important than building trusting relationships?” In 2021, Nancy and her team of committed climate activists in Pajaro Valley decided the time was right to allocate critical time and resources to improve the budgeting, financial tracking and funding capacity of their growing grassroots organization. Regeneración connected with CNE’s “Resilient Nonprofit Finances in Uncertain Times” to invest in organizational capacity and develop financial management tools through interactive learning and one-to-one coaching with nonprofit experts.

CNE empowered local activists and change-makers to build connections in other ways as well. Seasoned executives and new leaders found refuge and fellowship in the “Tune in to Your Leadership Voice” series.

Nonprofit staff and board members came together to create action plans to realize greater equity and inclusion in organizational structures, programs and practices at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainings hosted by CNE.

Organizational Development grants provided essential funding to invest in mission impact and sustainability for nonprofits doing inspiring work in communities throughout Monterey County.

For Regeneración, committing to financial sustainability and strategic development is about “reclaiming power,” said Faulstich. “It’s an ongoing process of empowering our organization and the people touched by our mission. We’re building trust by showing that we can bring in funds and execute projects for the community.” Faulstich founded Regeneración to envision a more sustainable planet for her children and the environmental legacy they will inherit. Likewise, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence hopes to strengthen communities and inspire philanthropy for generations to come.

2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training participants

FAST FACTS

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workshop participants

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NEW POSITION ADDED

Leadership Development Specialist

143

organizations served

100%

virtual programming

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NONPROFITS CONNECTED

with in depth coaching from national experts in nonprofit finance

WHEN WE THINK OF THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY UNFOLDING ALL AROUND US, WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS? – Nancy Faulstich Executive Director, Regeneración