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Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, 968 Postal Road, Suite 100 Allentown PA 18109, 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org
Programming for Nonprofit Leaders
The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley offers many types of learning and peer to peer opportunities for nonprofit leaders. We focus on relevant topics based on the feedback from leaders like you. See below for the various offerings. Registration links will be listed on this page as sessions are confirmed. The costs to attend are listed below. Member organizations attend these programs for free or at a reduced cost.
Forums
Educational forums provide nonprofit leaders an opportunity to share experiences and learn new practices and methods to benefit their role and their organization. Topics are directed by nonprofit leaders and outside facilitators assist in the discussion. All sessions listed below will be 12:00PM to 1:15PM virtual on Zoom.
Meet the Funders - Effective Reporting and Feedback: Wednesday, March 25. Reports can do more than satisfy a deadline or be the last step in the funding process. They can also be an intentional tool for relationship-building and impact communication. Join this session to hear from Heather Turoczi of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Laura Kaplus of Harry C. Trexler Trust about what makes reports meaningful and how nonprofits can better tell their story.
Past Meet the Funders Forums:
Reviewing your Fundraising Pie Chart: This session breaks down individual fundraising into its core components—annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns, and specific gift types donor-advised funds, and IRA charitable distributions—and delivers the three most important takeaways for each area to strengthen your 2026 results. You'll leave with a practical checklist of high-impact actions and reminders organized by fundraising discipline, helping you allocate time and resources where they'll generate the greatest return.
Sponsorships Join Lehigh Valley Health Network and Olympus to gain insights in to the “donors” side of the sponsorship process and crafting compelling proposals. Our discussion will cover key elements of successful sponsorship submissions, including aligning with a sponsor's objectives, articulating your organization's impact, and detailing the tangible returns for funders.
Navigating EITC Funding Join us for a "Meet the Funders" session focused on Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. We will hear from 2 organizations that fund EITC and one nonprofit that leverages the program. Nonprofit leaders and fundraisers will gain knowledge on how the program works and hear directly from funders and nonprofits currently supporting or leveraging EITC. EITC is an opportunity to strengthen and expand your fundraising efforts and build valuable connections for your organization.
Peer-to-peer Sessions
Join your peers for these in-person sessions that provide a platform for nonprofit leaders to connect. Use these sessions to troubleshoot issues and to give and receive support, share strategies, and resources for successful nonprofit management. All sessions are in person at the Volunteer Center conference room on the 3rd floor of 968 Postal Rd. in Allentown. Cost is free for Volunteer Center members, $35 for non-members.
Upcoming dates / Topics
Thursday, April 16 8:45-10:00AM Succession Planning - Come share real-world experiences, challenges, and practical strategies for leadership transitions at your organizations. Whether you are planning years ahead or navigating an imminent transition, this discussion offers an opportunity to learn from peers and strengthen your approach around this often overlooked aspect of nonprofit leadership.
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