CFL Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony of the Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence!

The event was a celebration of the generosity of Patty and Dave Ekedahl, who partnered with CFL to create the center to develop, and build upon, the important training programs offered at CFL to local nonprofit leadership, staff, and board members. Featured speakers included Dave Ekedahl, CFL Board Chair Lynn Jennings Taylor, President & CEO Scott Wierman, and VP for Community Investment Debbie Cahoon, plus heartfelt testimonials from nonprofit executive directors Ahmad Ward (Mitchelville Freedom Park) and Christina Wilson (Child Abuse Prevention Association). 

Through CFL’s recent strategic planning process, our nonprofit partners consistently identified capacity building as a top priority,” said Community Foundation of the Lowcountry President and CEO Scott Wierman. “The generous commitment from the Ekedahls has allowed CFL to accelerate efforts to meet these needs through the Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence.”

There are a variety of Fall programs and workshops scheduled at the center, including the Nonprofit Excellence in Management & Operations (NEMO) program, with registered participants from 15 local nonprofits. NEMO strengthens nonprofit capacities to enhance community impact and revenue through essential training and consulting. The consulting firm HIGOL (High Impact Growth Oriented Leaders) is leading the year-long NEMO program, which includes six intensive classroom-style presentations, along with one-on-one executive coaching sessions.

Fall workshops scheduled include Board Development, Leading Nonprofit Staff, and Interpersonal Relationship Management. Consultant Neil Sklarew, who currently leads CFL’s Executive Director Leadership workshops, along with other local consultants and instructors, will direct these workshops.

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