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• Community Leaders Breakfast: Monroe

  • When
    February 24, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    University of Louisiana Monroe The Terrace 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209
  • Registered
    39 registrants

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  Healthy Blue cordially invites you to our Community Leaders Breakfast in partnership with LSU Shreveport INAR and Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits. 

  
  

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• {LSUS SPRING WORKSHOP} Starting a Nonprofit in Louisiana: From Vision to Reality

  • When
    February 26, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  Are you passionate about solving a community problem or pursuing a social mission? This interactive workshop will guide aspiring nonprofit founders through the essential steps to legally establish and successfully launch a nonprofit organization in Louisiana.

  Whether you have a fully formed idea or are just exploring possibilities, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the legal, financial, and strategic components of starting a nonprofit in Louisiana. Led by experts from the Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research, this session will provide the tools and templates you need to turn your vision into a viable and sustainable organization.

  Participants will learn how to:

  • Determine if forming a nonprofit is the right path
  • Draft a mission statement that inspires and informs
  • Navigate the legal steps to incorporate and obtain 501(c)(3) status
  • Understand the state-specific requirements for Louisiana nonprofits
  • Develop a basic budget and governance structure
  • Create a plan for fundraising, compliance, and impact

  Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for community members, changemakers, church and civic leaders, students, and professionals interested in launching or formalizing a nonprofit initiative in Louisiana.

  Format: In-person (Online for those outside of North Louisiana), 90-minute workshop with time for Q&A and take-home resources.

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• {LSUS SPRING WORKSHOP} Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Resilience

  • When
    March 12, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Sustainability is more than just surviving—it's about thriving in a changing environment. This 90-minute in-person workshop helps nonprofit leaders understand what it takes to build a resilient organization. Participants will explore key strategies for diversifying revenue, managing risk, planning for growth, and aligning finances with mission and impact.

  This session goes beyond basic financial management and provides tools to assess sustainability, make data-informed decisions, and build a long-term funding strategy.

  Participants will learn how to:
  • Learn how to assess and strengthen your nonprofit’s financial health.
  • Explore revenue diversification, reserves, and unrestricted funding strategies.
  • Understand the connection between mission, outcomes, and sustainable funding.
  • Develop tools for scenario planning and sustainability assessment.

  Who Should Attend: Nonprofit executive directors, financial officers, board members, and development professionals seeking to ensure long-term impact and organizational resilience.

  Format: In-person, (Online for those outside of North Louisiana) 90-minute workshop with real-world examples, interactive exercises, and take-home templates to support immediate application.

  Register by 3/6/26 to get the early bird price of $50.00. After that date the cost will be $70.00.

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• Community Leaders Breakfast: Shreveport

  • When
    March 26, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    LSU-Shreveport, Library 3rd Floor Atrium, One University Place, Shreveport, LA
  • Registered
    37 registrants

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  Healthy Blue cordially invites you to our Community Leaders Breakfast in partnership with LSU Shreveport INAR and Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits. 

  
  

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• Community Leaders Breakfast: Monroe

  • When
    April 14, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    University of Louisiana Monroe The Terrace 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Healthy Blue cordially invites you to our Community Leaders Breakfast in partnership with LSU Shreveport INAR and Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits. 

  
  

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• {LSUS SPRING WORKSHOP} Board Development: How to Be a More Effective Nonprofit Leader

  • When
    April 16, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  Nonprofit board members play a vital role in advancing the mission, ensuring accountability, and building a strong and sustainable organization. This two part workshop series can be taken separately or together. The first workshop is board development from a staff and founder perspective. Whether you're new to board service or looking to sharpen your skills, this interactive 90-minute workshop will help you to create and manage an effective board.

  Led by experts from the Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research, this in-person session offers clear guidance, practical tools, and real-world examples tailored to the needs of Louisiana nonprofits.

  Participants will learn how to:
  

  • Understand the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of board service
  • Create board meeting, committee work, and strategic planning systems
  • Partner effectively with the board in achieving the mission
  • Recognize the characteristics of high-performing boards

  Who Should Attend: Nonprofit founders, executive directors and board chairs looking to strengthen board leadership and engagement.

  Format: In-person, (Online for those outside of North Louisiana) 90-minute workshop with case studies, peer discussion, and take-home resources for ongoing board development.

  Register yourself for $50.00 or register 2 for $75.00.

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• {LSUS SPRING WORKSHOP} How to Be a Better Nonprofit Board Member

  • When
    May 14, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  Nonprofit board members play a vital role in advancing the mission, ensuring accountability, and building a strong and sustainable organization. This two part workshop series can be taken separately or together. This second 90-minute workshop is designed to help board members strengthen their understanding of governance, financial oversight, and strategic leadership. Whether you’re new to board service or want to enhance your contribution, this session provides clear guidance and actionable tools.

  Participants will review the key responsibilities of nonprofit boards, how to work effectively with staff leadership, and how to serve as ambassadors and fundraisers for their mission.

  Participants will learn how to:
  • Review legal and fiduciary duties of nonprofit board members.
  • Learn the difference between governance and management.
  • Discover how to engage in strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy.

  Led by experts from the Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research, this in-person session offers clear guidance, practical tools, and real-world examples tailored to the needs of Louisiana nonprofits.

  Who Should Register: Current and prospective board members, nonprofit founders, and executive directors.

  Format: In-person, (Online for those outside of North Louisiana) 90-minute workshop with case studies, peer discussion, and take-home resources for ongoing board development.

  Register by 5/8/26 to get the early bird price of $50.00. AFter that date the cost will be $70.00.

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• Impact Amplified Regional Conference, North Louisiana (Shreveport)

  • When
    September 10, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    LSU Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport, Louisiana

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