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Executive Director (ED) Lunches
Our Monthly Executive Director Lunches occur every fourth Friday of the month. It's an opportunity for nonprofits leaders to connect, network, support each other and share valuable information. |
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2024 Annual Meeting
On June 11th, CNC hosted its Annual Meeting, a key event to celebrate our collective achievements and forge connections within the community. The gathering brought together over 70 leaders from local nonprofits, government, and businesses.
Event Highlights:
To see the slides from our presentation, please flip through here.
- Featured Presentation: In a presentation led by our Executive Director, we reflected on our past successes, shared insights from our annual survey, and highlighted current and upcoming projects.
- Lively Discussions: Attendees participated in dynamic small and large group discussions, focusing on the current state of the sector and strategic directions for CNC.
- Networking: The meeting provided an opportunity for building new relationships, with nearly all attendees making meaningful new contacts.
To see the slides from our presentation, please flip through here.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Cambridge Foundry, Hemenway & Barnes LLP, and Cambridge Savings Bank, for their support.
Photo credit: Chris Acevedo, The Loop Lab
Photo credit: Chris Acevedo, The Loop Lab
2024 Breakfast with City of Cambridge Leaders
On February 1st, CNC hosted a networking breakfast at Google's Kendall Square headquarters, aimed at fostering dialogue and identifying mutual priorities between nonprofit professionals and city leaders. It was a resounding success, with over 120 attendees, including Mayor E. Denise Simmons, City Manager Yi-An Huang, eight out of nine city councilors, and numerous members of the Cambridge nonprofit community. Many guests remarked on the valuable networking opportunities and the potential for future partnerships that emerged from the breakfast meeting.
Program Highlights:
To see the slides from our presentation, please flip through here.
- Keynote Addresses: Mayor Simmons and City Manager Huang emphasized the crucial role of nonprofits in Cambridge and the importance of city-nonprofit collaboration.
- Interactive Panel Discussion: City councilors discussed ways to support and enhance nonprofit initiatives. This session included a Q&A segment with the audience.
- Mixing and Mingling: Attendees were given ample time to connect with fellow community leaders, leaving with at least one new connection that could potentially lead to future partnerships.
To see the slides from our presentation, please flip through here.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors - Google (host sponsor), Massachusetts 401(k) CORE Plan for small nonprofits, MIT, and Berkshire Bank - whose support was instrumental in making this event possible.