Nonprofit Knowledge Network helps local nonprofits in Central Illinois work better and grow stronger. They offer learning and networking opportunities to bring people and ideas together.
Check out the 2025 events below to learn more!
2025 Events
Date: Wednesday, January 29
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Location: Virtual Only
Speaker: Bank of America Cybersecurity expert speaking and taking questions about good cybersecurity habits for you organization and what we’re currently seeing as the highest risks.
Date: Wednesday, February 26
Time: 11:30 – 12:00 Networking
12:00 – 1:00 Presentation
Location: Dove Conference Center
Speaker: Beverly Neisler. Bev brings an impressive 38+ years of experience in philanthropy, having served major institutions across central Illinois, including Memorial Medical Center, Lincoln Land Community College, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, and HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Following her recent retirement, Bev launched Leadership 411, LLC, a dynamic venture dedicated to leadership training, nonprofit capacity-building, and advancing philanthropy. With unwavering passion and expertise, she remains deeply committed to empowering organizations and strengthening her community.
Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 12:00-1:00 Presentation
Location: UIS
Topic: Foundation Search
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 12:00pm-1:00 Presentation
Location: Dove Conference Center
Topic: Grant Writing
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Dove Conference Center
Topic: Program Evaluation
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Speaker: Josh Sabo, Heartland Housed
Mark your calendars for the Central Illinois Volunteerism Conference (CIVC) 2025!
Date: Friday, July 11th
Location: UIS Student Union, Springfield, IL
Topic: CIVC Conference
Theme: Strategic Volunteerism: Connecting Passion with Purpose
In 2025, we're diving deeper into how volunteers and nonprofits can create lasting impact by aligning passion with meaningful causes. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, volunteer coordinator, or someone with a passion for community service, this event is for you!
Information on how to register coming soon.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
TBD
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Topic: Forefront Summit
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: TBD
Topic: Finance
Date: Wednesday, November 26
Time: TBD
Topic: AI
November Social/Networking
Date: TBD
No Event - Happy Holidays!
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