PAUL CLARKE LEADERSHIP SERIES
With education comes knowledge—and knowledge strengthens nonprofits. The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is proud to offer the Paul Clarke Leadership Series, providing accessible, high-quality training for Allen County nonprofit leaders. It’s one way we invest in the organizations that give so much to our community.
Through this series, we deliver practical workshops that help nonprofits maximize impact, strengthen organizational health, and safeguard resources.
CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT (CFRM)
A comprehensive, four-part fundraising program for nonprofit professionals interested in completing the full certificate pathway.
2026 Course Modules and Dates:
Principles & Techniques of Fundraising — March 9–12
Developing Annual Sustainability — April 21–23
Developing Major Gifts — May 12–14
Fundraising Campaigns: From Capital to Comprehensive — June 16–18
Pricing: $2,400
Registration Closes: February 23
BOARD FORWARD
Is your organization ready to diversify its board and foster meaningful culture change?
Board Forward helps nonprofits attract, recruit, onboard, and retain diverse board members while cultivating a more inclusive and effective board culture.
This seven-month cohort experience provides practical tools, peer learning, and guided implementation to help your organization move from intention to action.
Start Here: Virtual Info Session
Thursday, March 19 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the program structure, expectations, and outcomes. Registration is required.
Register for the Virtual Info Session
Following the info session, official registration for the 2026 cohort will open.
2026 Program Dates:
- May 20 (In Person) – Kickoff Session | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- June 23 (Virtual) | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- July 21 (Virtual) | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- August 18 (Virtual) | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- September 23 (In Person) – | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- October 21 (Virtual) | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- November 19 (In Person) – Presentations & Reflection | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pricing: Participation in Board Forward is $800 per organization for the full seven-month experience.
2026 Grants Q&A Workshops
Have questions about our grant programs or want to strengthen your next application? Join a Grants Q&A Workshop designed to support both new and returning grantees.
During each session, our team will share an overview of available funding opportunities, walk through the application process, and answer your questions. Participation is not required to apply for a grant.
Registration is required. Each session is limited to 30 participants, and registration opens 30 days prior to the session. If a session is full, you may join the waitlist and will receive early registration access for the next scheduled workshop.
This free session will cover:
- Overview of current grant programs
- Application tips and best practices
- Live Q&A with our team
2026 Grants Q&A Workshop Dates:
- April 16 | 10:00–12:00 PM
- July 30 | 2:00–4:00 PM
- October 8 | 10:00–12:00 PM