Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.
Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers nonprofit professionals a calm, focused workspace, opportunities to connect with peers, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Use the button below to register for the full day, just the lunch and learn session, or for only a dedicated TA session with Propel Nonprofits.
Tuesday, May 12 at the Windom Community Center
Wednesday, May 13 at The YES! House in Granite Falls
- 9:00 a.m. Doors open
- 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits
- 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and learn session
- 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits
More information about the lunch and learn session: Board Engagement Strategies, presented by Propel Nonprofits
Strong board engagement doesn’t happen by accident – it’s the result of intentional practices that build trust, clarity, and shared purpose. At this Lunch & Learn, we’ll explore elements of healthy board governance: purposeful recruitment and onboarding, clear norms and accountability, effective board structures, and ongoing board development.
Together, we’ll discuss practical strategies to strengthen these core practices and increase meaningful participation from your board members. You’ll walk away with actionable tips and facilitation techniques you can begin using right away to create more engaging, productive board meetings.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader seeking to reenergize your board, a new staff member learning how to partner with board members, or simply looking to refine your governance practices, this session will offer tools and insights to help you build a more aligned and effective board.
More information about the technical assistance appointments with Propel Nonprofits
Whether you’re facing a new challenge or exploring an opportunity, having a thought partner can make all the difference. Propel Nonprofits knows that talking through ideas can help leaders identify actionable steps and move forward with confidence. With deep expertise in finance, governance, and strategy, their goal is to support nonprofit leaders as they navigate both obstacles and opportunities within their organizations.
Propel provides thought partnership and guidance across the areas listed below. Their support is always informed by your organization’s context — including funding conditions, the political and economic environment, your position in the fiscal year, and any additional information you choose to share.
Throughout the conversation, Propel will offer recommendations and share relevant resources. Some may involve services that Propel provides, while others may point you to experts in different fields. You do not need to know exactly what topic you want to discuss before booking time with us—they’re here to listen, understand, and work with you to get unstuck.
Examples of what Propel can help with includes: cash flow planning, budgeting and reforecasting, business model review, scenario planning, governance questions, and preparing for a loan.
We are grateful to Propel Nonprofits for their partnership in hosting the Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days.
Questions about the day? Contact Khou Lor, Community Development Officer, at [email protected] or (320) 583-6579.