What We Do
Philanthropic Services & Advising
Fiscal Sponsorship
Workshops & Convening
Grantmaking
Our Strategic Priorities
Nonprofit Effectiveness & Capacity Building
Community Health & Wellness
Climate Resilience & Disaster Relief
Workshops & Events
AI Essentials for Nonprofits
March 24-25, 2026
Work is piling up. Donors need attention. Grants won’t write themselves. AI Essentials shows you how to get more done, without adding to your headcount or your stress. In two hands-on 2-hour sessions, you’ll learn to use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to tackle the tasks that eat your day: grant research and writing, donor outreach, social media content, volunteer coordination, impact reporting and more. No tech skills required, just a willingness to try something new.
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AI in Depth for Nonprofits
April 28-29, 2026
AI Essentials got you started. AI In Depth is where it gets powerful. In two 2-hour sessions, you’ll configure AI to know your voice and your organization, run deep research on grants and legislation without wasting your token budget, put agents to work on real tasks — and learn how to help your whole team use AI responsibly and consistently.
Learn MoreA Natural Partnership
The Community Foundation of Nevada County (COFONC) and the Center for Nonprofit Leadership (CNL) have combined their resources and expertise to strengthen and support the nonprofit sector in Nevada County and the Sierra Nevada region.
2025 Annual Update
The Community Foundation of Nevada County (COFONC) was founded with a simple but powerful mission: to connect people, resources, and ideas to build a healthy and vibrant Nevada County. In just our first full year of operations, we have seen what’s possible when vision meets action.