Paul Clarke Leadership Series
With education comes knowledge, which leads to stronger, more viable nonprofits that the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is pleased to offer the Paul Clarke Leadership Series to Allen County. It’s one distinct way we give back to the organizations that give so much to our community.
Through this leadership series, we offer accessible training and workshops to help local nonprofits maximize their impact, strengthen their organization, and gain valuable ideas to help safeguard their resources.
Upcoming Opportunities:
Board Forward: A Six-Month Learning Experience for Nonprofit Boards
Is your organization ready to diversify its board and foster meaningful culture change? Board Forward is an intensive, six-month program designed to help nonprofits attract, recruit, onboard, and retain diverse board members while cultivating a more inclusive and effective board culture.
Who Should Participate?
Board Forward is a serious commitment. Each participating organization must attend all sessions with:
• The Executive Director
• A board member or governance committee chair
• One additional key leader
Program Schedule (May–October 2025)
This program includes seven required sessions, combining in-person and virtual learning:
In-Person Sessions (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM):
• Wednesday, April 23
• Wednesday, July 23
• Wednesday, October 22
Virtual Sessions (1:00 – 4:00 PM):
• Tuesday, May 13
• Tuesday, June 3
• Tuesday, August 12
• Tuesday, September 23
Program Cost: $800 per organization
Interested in joining? For more information or to register your organization, contact Alison Gerardot.
Nonprofit Succession Planning Workshop
Is your organization prepared for leadership transitions? Join us for an interactive workshop led by Bryan Orander, a nonprofit leadership expert, to explore effective succession planning strategies that ensure stability and long-term success.
What You’ll Gain:
• A framework for creating a strong, adaptable succession plan
• Best practices for navigating leadership transitions
• Actionable steps to future-proof your organization
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (90-minute session)
Location: Allen County Public Library, Main Branch – Meeting Rooms A & B
Lunch will be provided
Cost: $50.00 per ticket
Panel Discussion:
Hear from local nonprofit leaders as they share their experiences—both successes and challenges—with succession planning:
Panelists:
• Andrew Gritzmaker (YMCA)
• Aisha Arrington (Fort Wayne Urban League)
• Travis Pope (WBOI)
• Tiffany Yoquelet (Summit Equestrian)
Interested in attending? Register online, or for more information contact Alison Gerardot.