Cary Center-Community and Collegiate Programs

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies has partnered with Reid State Foundation to present an in person "Nonprofit Training Series" in Evergreen at Reid State Community College on Wednesday, September 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is $25 and includes lunch sponsored by Evergreen Chamber of Commerce. Register today at: linktr.ee/carycenterau

Contact Brittany Spillman at [email protected] or 334-844-3557 for additional information.

Did you miss our virtual session last week? You're in luck! "Strengthening Financial Resilience Through Diversified Funding Strategies," with Dave Paule, Principal & Managing Director at Our Fundraising Search is now available on our YouTube channel: https://aub.ie/ccvideos

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies has partnered with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and Wallace State Community College to present an in person "Nonprofit Training Series" in Cullman at the WSCC-Hanceville on Wednesday, September 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is $25 and includes lunch sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union. Register today at: linktr.ee/carycenterau

Contact Brittany Spillman at [email protected] or 334-844-3557 for additional information.

Our virtual programs are FREE thanks to the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Walker Area Community Foundation. These monthly Zoom sessions provide convenient access to expert-led presentations and practical resources for nonprofit professionals, regardless of location.

Registration is required--register today: linktr.ee/carycenterau

Can’t attend live? Register anyway! You’ll receive the session recording, presentation slides, and any extra resources shared by the speaker.

Our August virtual program, "Strengthening Financial Resilience Through Diversified Funding Strategies" will take place via Zoom on Thursday, August 13th from 10:00-11:30 AM CST with Dave Paule, Principal and Managing Director of Our Fundraising Search. The one-hour program is FREE thanks to our presenting sponsor, the Walker Area Community Foundation. Registration is required--register today: linktr.ee/carycenterau

Dave Paule is an experienced chief executive officer, fundraiser, marketer, writer and educator with a track record of accomplishments in strategic planning, marketing communications, product development, branding, e-commerce, and project management. He specializes in jumpstarting stagnant operations, global business turn-arounds and building green-field organizations. He joined Our Fundraising Search as Senior Consultant in 2020, and became Principal & Managing Partner is 2023.

Contact Brittany Spillman at [email protected] or 334-844-3557 for additional information.

The Cary Center Nonprofit Training Series brings high-quality, in-person professional development to communities across Alabama. Each half-day training features expert-led sessions tailored to the unique needs of local nonprofits. Registration is just $25 and includes lunch. Registration is required--register today: linktr.ee/carycenterau

Did you miss our virtual session last week? You're in luck! "Leadership is Lonely: From Survival Mode to Sustainable Leadership," with Allison Dearing, Consultant and Executive Coach at Zadie & Co., is now available on our YouTube channel: https://aub.ie/ccvideos

Our July virtual program, "Leadership is Lonely: From Survival Mode to Sustainable Leadership," will take place via Zoom on Monday, July 20th from 10:30-11:30 AM CST with Allison Dearing, Consultant & Executive Coach at Zadie & Co. The one-hour program is FREE thanks to our presenting sponsor, the Walker Area Community Foundation. Registration is required--register today: linktr.ee/carycenterau

Allison Dearing is a consultant and executive coach with Zadie & Co., a social impact consulting firm headquartered in Birmingham. A former nonprofit executive director, Allison has a deep expertise in driving change, from establishing new organizations to guiding existing teams through challenging transitions. With a legal background and over two decades of experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Allison excels at engaging with individuals with diverse viewpoints and helping leaders align with their teams to achieve shared goals. In addition to her role with Zadie & Co., Allison leads operations for a contemplative education organization and consults with a national judicial training organization focused on juvenile and family justice.

Contact Brittany Spillman at [email protected] or 334-844-3557 for additional information.

Did you miss our virtual session last week? You're in luck! "The Hidden Research Funders Are Doing On You" with Lauren Steiner, Founder and CEO at Grants Plus, is now available on our YouTube channel: https://aub.ie/ccvideos

Please join us in congratulating Jade Kennedy, Assistant Director of The Children's Advocacy Center of Walker County, for being selected as the 2026 Alabama Nonprofit Employee of the Year which is sponsored by the Student Philanthropy Board (SPB) of Auburn University--a mentoring initiative of the Women's Philanthropy Board - Auburn University - College of Human Sciences.

The Alabama Nonprofit Employee of the Year Award seeks to honor individuals who, through their professional efforts, are making a difference in the lives of the citizens of Alabama and surrounding areas. The award recipient is selected by the Student Philanthropy Board from the nominations received. We want to draw attention to the often very difficult and emotionally draining work it takes to be successful in the nonprofit field. Reading all the nomination justifications also allows SPB members a glimpse into what it takes to be outstanding in a nonprofit role.

We want to thank all nonprofit professionals for the work you do, and for being a role model to Auburn students.