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Specialty Seminars

Essential Topics for Nonprofit Leaders

Our specialty seminars don’t cover just one aspect of a nonprofit organization. No matter your role, we have something for you!

Harnessing AI: Increasing Efficiency

Nonprofits don’t need more tools — they need ways to work faster, clearer, and with greater impact. In this interactive workshop, Michael Garrett shares how generative AI can become a true teammate for your organization. Drawing from real nonprofit operations, he demonstrates practical workflows for communications, donor engagement, grant writing, and planning. Participants will learn how to “train” AI with their own data and voice, apply a repeatable prompt-refinement loop, and safeguard against common risks such as inaccuracy and compliance issues. The session includes live demonstrations and a take-home prompt toolkit, equipping leaders to boost efficiency without adding staff. Attendees will leave with actionable skills they can use immediately to streamline their work and amplify their mission.

Dallas

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Venue

CNM Dallas
Energy Square One
4925 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

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Time

9:00 – 9:30am       Join us for networking and peer learning
9:30 – 10:30am      Training by Michael Garrett, CEO of Trusted World
10:30 – 11:00am     Q&A and sharing insights

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Rate

Members: $150
Non-members: $200

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Fort Worth 2025

Wednesday, November 12

Board Development: Building the Nonprofit Dream Team

One of the most difficult issues faced by many nonprofits is establishing strong, effective board leadership that lasts. With strategy, intentionality, and a strong pitch, you can begin assembling your nonprofit dream team. During this half-day session, we will explore the role of the board along with tactics for effective recruitment, teambuilding, and strengthening the board-staff partnership.

Dallas

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Venue

CNM Dallas
Energy Square One
4925 Greenville Ave, Suite 106
Dallas, TX 75206

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Time

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

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Rates

Member Rate: $125
Non-Member Rate: $200

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Dallas 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Charles Schwab Bank:
Leadership continuity Workshop

Are you a long-time leader of an organization or a board member passionate about ensuring the sustainability of your organization? In partnership with CNM and Charles Schwab Bank, create a practical and actionable leadership continuity plan that will prepare and guide your organization through future leadership transitions. Don’t let the fear of change bind your impact or hinder your organization’s growth. Ensure your organization thrives through transitions and is prepared for the future.

Workshop Design

  • A half-day, in-person, training session for two executive-level or board representatives from each organization. The training session will cover the leadership continuity planning process
    and templates for developing an effective plan.
  • Each organization will independently develop its leadership continuity plan using the templates provided and referencing the training material.
  • Following the workshop, CNM will conduct a one-hour consultation with each organization to provide feedback about their plan.
  • CNM will conduct a follow-up session with each organization if needed, to review any plan revisions discussed and to provide additional feedback.

Dallas

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Venue

CNM Dallas
Energy Square One
4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 106
Dallas, TX 75206

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Time

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

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Rates

FREE! This seminar is sponsored by Charles Schwab. 

Limited to TEN organizations with two participants from each organization. 

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Dallas 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025