Nonprofit Leader Converstions
Join us for free virtual conversations with other nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofit leader conversations launched in March 2020 in partnership with UW-Madison Extension Kewaunee County. More than 500 nonprofit staff, executives and board members have joined us so far, making the conversations a powerful forum for ideas and fresh perspective.
Digital Equity and Community Impact
February 12, 2026| 8:30 AM | Online via Zoom
UW-Madison Extension Community Economic Development Specialist Jessica Beckendorf will join a conversation to explore digital equity not as a tech issue, but as a shared community condition shaping how people access services.
Board Governance and Funding
February 26, 2026 | 8:30 AM | Online via Zoom
How to directors, board members and committees talk about responsibilities of funding the organization? Tonya Dedering from Vigeo Nonprofit Advising & Coaching will join in a conversation about the roles of board members, staff, and committee members in various types of fundraising.
Grappling with Alcohol’s Presence at Events and Gatherings
March 12, 2026 I 8:30 AM I Online via Zoom
Join Paula Jolly from Mandolin Foundation in a conversation about alcohol, seen as an aid for socialization and a profitable event sales item, while it can also cause problems and may reduce participation, including from youth, families, and those choosing sober living.
Working Together for a Flourishing Community
March 26, 2026 I 8:30 AM I Online via Zoom
Troy Murphy from Together Green Bay will introduce how working together for a flourishing community, where people have an opportunity to thrive in all aspects of their life.
Reaching the Broadest Audience
April 9, 2026 I 8:30 AM I Online via Zoom
Join Tena Madison and Kim Waldman, from UW–Madison, Division of Extension’s Office of Access, Inclusion, & Compliance, for a conversation on how organizations can cultivate true belonging—creating conditions where all people can participate, contribute, and thrive—even amid today’s polarized sociopolitical climate.
Coaching Volunteers and Boards
April 23, 2026 I 8:30 AM I Online via Zoom
As a leader within an organization sometimes your role is to be a coach for your staff, volunteers, and board. To introduce the topic, Dawn VanderVoort, Melinda Pollen, and Jon Hill from UW-Madison Extension will describe how they train adults to tactfully provide advice and direction but leave the leadership and decision making to the youth in Extension’s 4-H program.
Working in Collaboration
The Nonprofit Education and Development Network is a collaboration between UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison Extension of Brown County, offering affordable custom training and support services for nonprofit organizations at any time and place that works best for the organization.
Staff
Patrick Nehring
Community Development Educator
920-391-4616
patrick.nehring@wisc.edu
