Upcoming Workshops

Developing Logic Models for Grant Writing & Evaluation- July 21, 2025 - 9:30 am

Facilitated by Diana Gill, PhD and Najmah Thomas, PhD (USCB)

Are you looking to improve your organization’s grant writing and evaluation efforts? In this interactive, hands-on workshop, nonprofit leaders, staff members, and board members will learn how to develop effective logic models that enhance program design, articulate impact, and improve funding success. Logic models are key tools for clarifying your program's theory of change, demonstrating how activities lead to outcomes, and showing funders the value of your work. This 4-hour workshop includes a combination of informative presentations, group exercises, and expert guidance to ensure participants leave with actionable skills and knowledge to elevate their nonprofit’s grant applications and evaluations. 

Location: USCB - Historic Beaufort Campus Center for the Arts, Room 102 - 805 Carteret St. Beaufort, SC 29902

The fee for this workshop (per organization) is $60 for 1 person, $105 for 2 people (within the same organization) and includes lunch. To register, visit https://lowcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=4696

Leading Nonprofit Staff Workshop - August 19, 2025 - 9:30 am

Facilitated by Neil Sklarew

Leadership is defined as “Getting work done with and through other people.” If you are a nonprofit leader who manages one or more staff (or volunteers) we encourage you to join other nonprofit managers and learn how to use yourself more effectively. This 3.5-hour workshop offers insights into leadership orientation and practical models to improve leadership effectiveness. 

Location: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, 4 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

The fee for this workshop is $65 for 1 person or $110 for 2 people (from the same organization) and includes lunch. To register, visit https://lowcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=4730

The Art and Science of Volunteer Management - September 12, 2025 - 1:00 PM

Facilitated by Amy Colin, CVA

Volunteer engagement is at the heart of many successful nonprofits—but even the best programs benefit from fresh ideas, new tools, and time to reflect. Whether you're building a volunteer program from the ground up or looking to strengthen what’s already in place, this session offers the support and strategies you need. In this dynamic and interactive workshop, you’ll explore both the structure (the science) and the relationships (the art) of volunteer engagement. From building strong onboarding systems to navigating tough conversations with compassion, this session offers practical tools to strengthen your volunteer program and support the people who make your mission possible. If you’re looking to improve your volunteer engagement, build better systems, or gain new insight into the art of leading volunteers, join us for this 3-hour workshop. Space will be limited—mark your calendar now!

Location: Palmetto Electric Cooperation- Community Room 1 Cooperative Way Hardeeville, SC 29927

The fee for this workshop is $40 for 1 person or $60 for 2 people (from the same organization). To register, visit https://lowcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=4762

Board Fundraising 101 - September 17, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Facilitated by Colleen Bozard

Many nonprofits face challenges in creating a board culture that truly embraces and supports resource development. But what if fundraising didn’t have to feel intimidating or burdensome for your board? In this dynamic and interactive webinar, you’ll discover practical strategies to inspire and empower your board to take an active, confident role in securing the resources your nonprofit needs to achieve its mission. From demystifying philanthropic giving to providing actionable techniques for every stage of fundraising, this session will help you transform board hesitance into enthusiastic engagement. If you're struggling to get your board members excited about fundraising, we invite you to join us for this 3 hour workshop.

*The Executive Director/President is encouraged to attend with the organization's Board Chair (or another Board Member in a leadership position).

Location: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, 4 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

The fee for this workshop is $50 for 1 person or $75 for 2 people (from the same organization). To register, visit https://lowcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=4731

Board Development Workshop - October 15, 2025 - 9:30 am

Facilitated by Neil Sklarew

Join us for a half-day workshop. Lunch is provided.

This workshop is limited to 7 organizations.

*The Executive Director/President must attend with the organization's Board Chair (or another Board member in a leadership position).

Location: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, 4 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

The fee for this workshop is $75 for 2 people (E.D. and Board Chair from the same organization). To register, visit https://lowcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=4729

For more information about these workshops, please contact Debbie Cahoon at 843.681.9100 or dcahoon@cf-lowcountry.org