Nonprofit Workshops

Upcoming Nonprofit Workshops:

Grant Budgets and Beyond: Practical Budgeting for Nonprofit Leadership and Mission Sustainability

A strong mission needs a strong financial foundation. “Grant Budgets and Beyond: Practical Budgeting for Nonprofit Leadership and Mission Sustainability” is a hands-on workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders feel more confident when it comes to their organization’s finances.

During this practical session, Helene Wall of Wall Consulting Services and Joe Clements of Crown Consulting, LLC will cover the basics of creating and managing organization, program, event and grant budgets as well as demonstrate how nonprofit leaders and boards can use those budgets for better planning, accountability and fund development.  Whether you are an Board director, Board member, staff member or nonprofit leader who simply wants to better understand the numbers behind the mission, this workshop is for you. This workshop is FUELED by Louisiana Blue.
 

Registration is open through Thursday, September 3. Register HERE

Date: Tuesday, September 8
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Location: LUMCON Blue Works, 335 Dickson Rd., Houma
Cost: $40 per person – Limited scholarships available.
Email Contact@BayouCF.org or call 985-219-0047 for more information.
 
Who Should Attend: Executive Directors,  program & event managers, grant writers, Board members and volunteer leaders
For more information or questions, contact Community Impact Officer Kati Lee at 985-219-0048 or Kati@BayouCF.org.

A strong mission needs a strong financial foundation. “Grant Budgets and Beyond: Practical Budgeting for Nonprofit Leadership and Mission Sustainability” is a hands-on workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders feel more confident when it comes to their organization’s finances.

During this practical session, Helene Wall of Wall Consulting Services and Joe Clements of Crown Consulting, LLC will cover the basics of creating and managing organization, program, event and grant budgets as well as demonstrate how nonprofit leaders and boards can use those budgets for better planning, accountability and fund development.  Whether you are an Board director, Board member, staff member or nonprofit leader who simply wants to better understand the numbers behind the mission, this workshop is for you. This workshop is FUELED by Louisiana Blue.
 

Registration is open through Thursday, September 3. Register HERE

Date: Tuesday, September 8
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Location: LUMCON Blue Works, 335 Dickson Rd., Houma
Cost: $40 per person – Limited scholarships available. Email Contact@BayouCF.org or call 985-219-0047 for more information.
 
Who Should Attend: Executive Directors,  program & event managers, grant writers, Board members and volunteer leaders
 
For more information or questions, contact Community Impact Officer Kati Lee at 985-219-0048 or Kati@BayouCF.org.

Past Nonprofit Workshops:

Don’t Carry It Home: Finding Balance in the Work of Helping Others

“Don’t Carry It Home: Finding Balance in the Work of Helping Others,” is a practical, honest and encouraging workshop designed for nonprofit professionals and volunteers who care deeply and give generously.

Led by Sarah Hensley, BSN, RN, a nurse, behavioral health consultant and community leader with nearly four decades of experience, this workshop will explore how helping professionals can recognize when the work is becoming too heavy, support one another, establish healthier boundaries and stay connected to the purpose that drives their work.
 
Cost to participate is $10. Seating is limited to one participant per organization. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, register HERE
 
If additional individuals from your organization are interested in attending, please contact Kati@BayouCF.org with their names and contact information to be placed on the waiting list.
Cost: $10 per person
Date: Wednesday, August 5
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Doors Open at 12:30 PM)
Location: Lafourche Council on Aging – 4314 LA-1, Raceland
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers
For more information or questions, contact Community Impact Officer Kati Lee at 985-219-0048 or Kati@BayouCF.org.

“Don’t Carry It Home: Finding Balance in the Work of Helping Others,” is a practical, honest and encouraging workshop designed for nonprofit professionals and volunteers who care deeply and give generously.

Led by Sarah Hensley, BSN, RN, a nurse, behavioral health consultant and community leader with nearly four decades of experience, this workshop will explore how helping professionals can recognize when the work is becoming too heavy, support one another, establish healthier boundaries and stay connected to the purpose that drives their work.
 
Cost to participate is $10. Seating is limited to one participant per organization. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, register HERE
 
If additional individuals from your organization are interested in attending, please contact Kati@BayouCF.org with their names and contact information to be placed on the waiting list.
Cost: $10 per person
Date: Wednesday, August 5
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Doors Open at 12:30 PM)
Location: Lafourche Council on Aging – 4314 LA-1, Raceland
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers
For more information or questions, contact Community Impact Officer Kati Lee at 985-219-0048 or Kati@BayouCF.org.

Building Better Boards: Elements of a Successful Nonprofit Board

Understanding the elements of a successful nonprofit Board of Directors is key to empowering members and staff, strengthening leadership and building a culture of excellence.

This interactive workshop will explore the core components of effective Board development, including recruitment, governance policies, productive meetings and fostering accountability and engagement. Participants will gain practical insights and real-world strategies to strengthen Board leadership and better support their organization’s mission.

Together, Dr. Beverly Thompson and Carey Lawson bring more than 50 years of combined nonprofit Board experience, offering a blend of strategic guidance and practical application. Learn more by reading Dr. Beverly Brooks Thompson’s bio HERE and Carey Lawson’s bio HERE.

This workshop is offered free of charge, but seating is limited. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, register HERE.

Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Terrebonne Parish Main Library, Upstairs D.E. Room – 151 Library Drive, Houma

Who Should Attend:
Nonprofit Executive Directors, Board Chairs and Members

For more information or questions, contact Community Impact Officer Kati Lee at 985-219-0048 or Kati@BayouCF.org.

Understanding the elements of a successful nonprofit Board of Directors is key to empowering members and staff, strengthening leadership and building a culture of excellence.

This interactive workshop will explore the core components of effective Board development, including recruitment, governance policies, productive meetings and fostering accountability and engagement. Participants will gain practical insights and real-world strategies to strengthen Board leadership and better support their organization’s mission.

Together, Dr. Beverly Thompson and Carey Lawson bring more than 50 years of combined nonprofit Board experience, offering a blend of strategic guidance and practical application. Learn more by reading Dr. Beverly Brooks Thompson’s bio HERE and Carey Lawson’s bio HERE.

This workshop is offered free of charge, but seating is limited. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, register HERE.

Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Terrebonne Parish Main Library, Upstairs D.E. Room – 151 Library Drive, Houma

Who Should Attend:
Nonprofit Executive Directors, Board Chairs and Members

For more information or questions, contact Community Impact Officer Kati Lee at 985-219-0048 or Kati@BayouCF.org.

Prepared to Serve: A Faith-Based Disaster Preparedness Workshop

Prepared to Serve: A Faith-Based Disaster Workshop will equip church and faith-based leaders with the tools and strategies needed to respond effectively when disaster strikes.

This interactive session will explore the vital role houses of worship play in parish volunteer and donations plans, introduce the VOAD coordination model, and offer hands-on mapping and planning activities. Participants will leave with a practical Church Readiness Checklist and clear next steps for engaging in future disaster coordination efforts. 

This workshop is made possible through partnerships with Volunteer Louisiana, Bayou Community Foundation, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and Bayou Area Regional Recovery (BARR). 

Prepared to Serve: A Faith-Based Disaster Workshop will equip church and faith-based leaders with the tools and strategies needed to respond effectively when disaster strikes.

This interactive session will explore the vital role houses of worship play in parish volunteer and donations plans, introduce the VOAD coordination model, and offer hands-on mapping and planning activities. Participants will leave with a practical Church Readiness Checklist and clear next steps for engaging in future disaster coordination efforts. 

This workshop is made possible through partnerships with Volunteer Louisiana, Bayou Community Foundation, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and Bayou Area Regional Recovery (BARR). 

🎥 Missed the Workshop? Access the Resources Here!

Whether you could not join us or just want to revisit the content, you can view the full recording, PowerPoint presentation, and handouts from the event below.

  • Full Workshop Recording HERE
  • Download Workshop Agenda HERE
  • Download Workshop Power Point HERE
  • Download Workshop Handouts: HERE

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