Nonprofit organizations are addressing the world's greatest social, environmental and economic challenges. In Pinellas County, the number one capacity-related concern for nonprofits, outside of funding, is organizational relationship and networks, according to a 2018 study conducted by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. Nonprofit Connect is a monthly event designed to connect nonprofit organizations in the St. Petersburg community while driving innovation and sustainability through collaborative content sessions. Nonprofit Connect exists to build a strong nonprofit sector in support of an equitable, just, and vibrant St Petersburg. We encourage: 1) Collaboration between nonprofit organizations 2) Dialogue among nonprofit organizations, funders, consultants, and existing support systems 3) Creation of strong networks to address collective challenges, share resources, and develop community leaders 4) Access to, and support from, the government and for-profit sectors The inclusion of nonprofit organizations in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of St Petersburg, particularly through the Greenhouse.
Speaker(s): Merle Benny, Nonprofit Champion
Fee: No Cost