Here at NFP Connect we offer support, connection and education through various events, for those working for and with local charities and not-for-profits.
Our NFP Connect Breakfast is predominantly for not-for-profit employees, owners, leaders and anyone related to the field or interested in the monthly topic.
We also run peer to peer mentoring, coffee catch up and planning workshops throughout the year.
Past Events
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September Breakfast – Social Media for Charities
WE ARE BACK! As the world has been tipped on its head, the question now is “how do we survive” this new landscape we all find ourselves in? Now it’s about finding ways to navigate this new normal, to raise funds and communicate with the community about our services. I am very excited to be…
Find out more »October Breakfast – Back to Work
As we’re learning to navigate our way through this pandemic, one of the biggest discussions around the table is – how do we return to our original working environment? For our October Breakfast, we have gathered three incredible women to talk about their experiences with physically getting back to the workplace. We’ll have some different…
Find out more »Coffee Connect November – Lake Macquarie
We are back! As we start to work toward reconnecting face-to-face we bring you Coffee Connect – face-to-face coffee group. NFP Connect and Lake Macquarie City Council have joined forces to bring you Coffee Connect Lake Macquarie. Join us in this relaxed atmosphere to connect with other like minded people working for or…
Find out more »November Breakfast (VIRTUAL) – 30 Days | 30 Charities
For the month of October, Beyond Bank selected 30 charities who directly provide support and services to take part in our 30-day dollar match fundraising event, Double Donation Day. Each charity was given its own 24-hour timeslot in which to encourage supporters to donate a tax-deductible amount that will then was matched by Beyond Bank,…
Find out more »February Breakfast – Re-Connect
It’s time to come back together face-to-face! For our first face-to-face event since March 2020, I thought it was best to have a breakfast to simply reconnect. A time of networking, great conversation and delicious breakfast. We will have an open discussions in groups and as a whole, about what has happened over the past…
Find out more »March Breakfast – Get on Board
When it comes to your organisation, having the right board members can make or break it. Knowing what to consider when starting to fill a position and knowing what to expect from your Board is crucial in ensuring your organisation is strong from the top down. What do you need to know when you’re…
Find out more »May Breakfast – Events
Events have been a major tool in the fundraising kit for most non-profits, as well as being a the major player in bringing a community together. Without events we are isolated and disconnected, so how do we continue to hold events in such uncertain times? How do we navigate shifting regulations, social distancing and contact…
Find out more »June Breakfast – Funding opportunities for business and NFPs
Are you tired of spending wasted hours writing applications for ill-fitting grants? Trying to hammer a round peg into a square hole in an online form to get your project or service funded? We asked a panel of experts to help us understand what government and other grant funding is available for not-for-profits and small…
Find out more »July Breakfast – Cultural Conversation
How do you ensure you have a culturally safe environment for staff and clients? Is cultural respect and recognition evident in your daily practices? Post NAIDOC week, David Newham from Nutrition Plus joins us to unpack authentically embedding culture. Discover how to embrace the theme ‘Heal Country’ and action the path to real change. Whether…
Find out more »August Breakfast – POSTPONED
COVID NOTICE 5TH AUGUST 2021: This event has been postponed til further notice. How diverse is your workplace? Why does it matter? Diversity Australia says, To gain a competitive advantage, organisations are learning that inviting the perspectives of diverse employee groups adds significant financial value to their bottom line. Businesses and non-profits no longer operate in silos. To remain competitive,…
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