The Community Foundation of Sarasota County believes that creating a vibrant dialogue and culture of giving in our community starts with engaging and informing everyone we connect with. We host a variety of events throughout the year for our donors, professional advisors, local nonprofits, and interested community members to connect, learn, and give meaningfully together.
While we strive to connect interested individuals to the community, not all events are open to the public.
Explore upcoming events by clicking an option below or by scrolling down.
Types of Events
Third
Thursdays
Third Thursdays is a monthly event series that invites friends of the Community Foundation to explore our local nonprofit organizations. Each Thursday begins with light refreshments and a brief introduction to the organization.
Guests are then invited to participate in a unique experience specifically connected with the mission and initiatives of the hosting nonprofit. These events are by invitation.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County provides monthly workshops and trainings for local nonprofit board and staff members to enhance their strategic goals, skills, and resources to become more impactful in their roles. All sessions are offered at no cost and exclusively reserved for those organizations with an updated and reviewed profile in The Giving Partner.
Nonprofit Workshops and Trainings
Distinguished
Speaker Series
Distinguished Speaker Series provides educational lectures to local professional advisors, enabling them to earn advanced education credits. These programs are led by our Community Foundation in partnership with Manatee Community Foundation and the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, with generous sponsorship by area banks.
Upcoming Events
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Navigating Nonprofit Finance-Strategic Insights for Success
Nonprofit Workshops & Training
Join the Community Foundation of Sarasota County & Lisa Thirer of Lisa Thirer Consulting, on Tuesday, October 1, as we discuss strategies on Navigating Nonprofit Finances. Nonprofit finance is more than just a compliance and reporting tool. Organizations that understand their finances are in a stronger position to monitor progress, communicate their funding needs, and cover the cost of doing business.
Unlocking Employee Handbooks-Your Key to Mastery
Nonprofit Workshops & Training
Join the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Cynthia Keaton of Keaton HR, LLC, on Tuesday, October 22, as we host a workshop on Unlocking Employee Handbooks. There are many reasons that organizations need a current handbook that employees should read and sign to acknowledge receipt. Some of the most important reasons are to ensure consistent application of organization policies and to help create a structured, fair, and productive work environment.