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• Strategic Partnerships & Exploring Mergers

  • When
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Strategic Partnerships 

  & Exploring Mergers 

  
  

  Strategic Continuity and the Legacy of Leadership

  
  

  Presented by Curtis Strategy for the Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative

  Wednesday, April 29 | 9:00 AM–11:00 PM | Virtual (Zoom)

  MVNC is pleased to offer this two hour training designed to help nonprofit leaders build high-impact strategic partnerships and mergers while preserving mission integrity.

  Session Overview: In an era defined by market consolidation and the power of strategic alliances, knowing how to effectively forge and manage these relationships while maintaining mission integrity is a critical key to success. This workshop breaks down the process, providing clear education and actionable insights into the three core phases of strategic partnership development: Sourcing, Architecting, and Integrating. With a focus on practical application through real-world case studies and proven frameworks, you'll engage directly with an expert who has personally led organizations through mergers and expertly facilitated numerous successful projects, showing you precisely how to:

  ● Source potential partners: Proactively identify, discover, evaluate, and connect with ideal partners aligned with your strategic vision, and manage the risks that come with size differences, reputational challenges, and complex challenges.

  ● Architect the deal: Facilitating and structuring the entire deal process, including drafting Letters of Intent, conducting thorough due diligence (including assessing funding threats), developing robust communication plans, mastering negotiation techniques, and navigating other vital steps.

  ● Integrate the organizations: Preparing for critical pre-closing activities and effectively bringing two organizations together to ensure the ability to manage at a larger scale, leverage synergies, preserve mission integrity, and effectively bring cultures together.
  Leave this workshop prepared to initiate, manage, and integrate strategic partnerships that drive significant value for your organization. Transform your approach to strategic collaboration and confidently navigate the path to successful, value-driven partnerships.

  Presenter: Founded in 2008, Curtis Strategy works collaboratively with organizations to align the right resources, design innovative strategies, and develop customized plans that support long-term growth and sustainability. Their expertise includes strategic planning, organizational design, succession planning, board governance, and merger and affiliation (M&A) strategy.

  
  

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  Meeting ID: 658 531 6212

  
  

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• Social Media AI Training

  • When
    11 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  SOCIAL MEDIA AI TRAINING PROGRAM

  Presented by The AI Consulting Lab

  for Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative

  
  

  Monday May 11, 9-11am

  Marcus and Bri will lead a live, hands-on training session to equip nonprofit leaders with practical AI skills to maximize efficiency in social media content creation and planning, with a tailored focus on Facebook, Instagram, and newsletters.

  What You'll Learn:

  1. AI for Content Creation

  • Create reusable skills to automate content workflows
  • Generating posts, captions, and campaign content
  • Turning program updates into compelling stories

  2.  Content Planning & Calendars

  • Creating a 30-day content plan using AI
  • Structuring campaigns (events, appeals, seasonal moments)

  3. Repurposing & Efficiency

  • Transforming one story into multiple formats
  • Cross-platform adaptation and useable language

  Deliverables:

  • Live virtual training with Q&A
  • Session recordings for the MVNC content library

  All sessions will be recorded and made available for members unable to attend live.

  Participants:

  All participants should be comfortable using a computer and understand their organization's systems and processes. In addition, all participants should have access to their organization's social media (specifically Facebook and Instagram accounts), have a Canva Premium subscription (free for nonprofits!), and a Claude Pro account ($20/month). 

  Registrants will received additional instructions and pre-work to prepare for the class.

  Zoom Meeting Details

  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6585316212?omn=81948984597
  Meeting ID: 658 531 6212
  

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• MV Fundraising Peer Group

  • When
    12 May 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 24 Church Street, Vineyard Haven

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  MV Fundraising Peer Group

  
  

  with

  Barbara Bellissimo of Bellissimo Consulting

  
  

  Tuesday May 12, 9-10:30am 

  
  

  Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven

  
  

  Join us for a candid, facilitated discussion with your fundraising colleagues. The floor will be open to discuss fundraising trends, concerns, success stories, or any topic that is relevant and helpful to the group. You’ll come away feeling heard and supported, and with some ideas that you can put into practice right now to set yourself up for success this year.

  
  

  This event is open to all nonprofit staff who participate in fundraising and development (including Executive Directors and other organizational leadership!).

  
  

  This session will be led by Barbara Bellissimo of Bellissimo Consulting, one of our MVSSO providers! Please RSVP as space is limited.

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• Save the Date! Grace Kelly Concert @ The Old Whaling Church

  • When
    7 Aug 2026
  • Location
    The Old Whaling Church, Edgartown

  More details coming soon!

  
  

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