Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence

Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence Through the Center, the Foundation forges partnerships to provide and deliver these initiatives.

The Center was established by The Scranton Area Community Foundation to serve organizational capacity building needs of nonprofits in the Lackawanna County region. The Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence was established by the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SAF) in 2012 to serve the organizational and infrastructure capacity building needs of the nonprofit community in La

ckawanna County. SAF has realized that in addition to providing funding to help nonprofits manage the projects and programs that enhance the quality of life in Northeastern PA, they also need the programs, training, and related technical assistance to help them meet their critical missions more effectively. Through the Center, the Foundation keeps a close connection on the current needs of the nonprofit community and responds with programs and technical assistance to meet these needs. To date, topic areas which have been provided through the Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence include a large scale Strategic Planning initiative for 25 nonprofit organizations; as well as seminars and discussion topics on Board Development; Financial Reporting for Nonprofit Organizations; Connecting with the Community Reinvestment Act; The American Tradition of Philanthropy; and others. Partnerships have included and/or are currently including the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia; The Philadelphia Foundation; Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO); Nonprofit Community & Assistance Center (NCAC); The Philanthropy Roundtable; The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP); The Schemel Forum at the University of Scranton; and others.

Strengthen your board to strengthen your impact! 🌟Join us on Thursday, August 20 for 'Nonprofit Financial Oversight for ...
08/12/2026

Strengthen your board to strengthen your impact! 🌟

Join us on Thursday, August 20 for 'Nonprofit Financial Oversight for Board Members,' a practical training led by Jerry Musheno, R.Ph., Esq. and Matthew E. Haggerty, Esq.

This interactive session will help nonprofit leaders and board members build confidence in financial oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and good governance, covering everything from reading financial statements to budgeting, audits, and long-term sustainability.

Learn more and register at safdnorg/financial-oversight.

Nonprofit Reminder: File your annual report by June 30, 2026! 📢 All nonprofit corporations in Pennsylvania are required ...
06/22/2026

Nonprofit Reminder: File your annual report by June 30, 2026! 📢

All nonprofit corporations in Pennsylvania are required to file an Annual Report with the Pennsylvania Department of State each year, even if nothing has changed.

Good news: There is no filing fee for nonprofit organizations, the process takes only a few minutes, and the form requires basic organizational information.

đź“ťLearn more and file your report at hub.business.pa.gov.

Board members, discover simple ways to inspire giving. 🌟Join the Center and Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, on June 23 from 5:30–...
06/12/2026

Board members, discover simple ways to inspire giving. 🌟

Join the Center and Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, on June 23 from 5:30–8 PM for a free session on how you can support your nonprofit through the 5 Ts of philanthropy: Time, Talent, Treasure, Ties, and Testimony.

Learn practical tips, storytelling techniques, and real-world examples to confidently represent your organization and strengthen donor relationships.

Learn more and register at safdn.org/fundraising.

Strong boards help build strong nonprofits. đź’ˇJoin us for a new series of nonprofit board trainings focused on governance...
05/20/2026

Strong boards help build strong nonprofits. đź’ˇ

Join us for a new series of nonprofit board trainings focused on governance, fundraising, and leadership development. These sessions offer practical tools and valuable connections for nonprofit leaders and board members.

The first session, 'Governance vs. Management: Keeping the Board in its Lane,' will take place on May 27, 2026, at the Scranton Area Community Foundation.

Additional trainings this June, October, and December will cover fundraising, board recruitment, onboarding, and more.

Learn more and register below!

Strong boards help build strong nonprofits. We’re excited to offer a series of trainings designed to help nonprofit leaders and board members strengthen governance practices, build fundraising confidence, and better prepare...

Calling all nonprofit HR professionals looking to navigate AI use in the workplace: don’t miss these LIVE workshops! 🔔eC...
04/29/2026

Calling all nonprofit HR professionals looking to navigate AI use in the workplace: don’t miss these LIVE workshops! 🔔

eCornell is offering two new Live Online AI Workshops designed for immediate, on-the-job impact:

• Engineering Better Job Descriptions (May 6, 12-3 PM)
• AI‑Enhanced Performance Reviews (June 3, 12-3 PM)

Learn how AI can assist you in improving hiring, reducing bias, and strengthening employee experience.

đź“© Email [email protected] by April 30 to register through the Center FREE of cost.

Address

612 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA
18510

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(570) 347-6203

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