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October
Virtual EventCandid Search 101: Virtual Trainingtue27oct9:30 am10:30 am9:30 am - 10:30 am(GMT+00:00)
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We invite you to register for one of our upcoming October or November Candid Search 101 trainings.
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We invite you to register for one of our upcoming October or November Candid Search 101 trainings. Choose the date that works best for you and take advantage of this opportunity to expand your organization’s fundraising toolkit.
Registration is required. Click the registration link to reserve your spot.
If you know a colleague, nonprofit leader, or organization that could benefit from this training, please share this opportunity with them. For questions or additional information, contact [email protected].
When our nonprofit community has access to better tools and resources, we all become stronger. We look forward to having you join us!
October 27, 2026 @ 9:30 am -10:30 am October Candid Search 101
November 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am to 11:00 am November Candid Search 101
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No registration is required. Please join us for this drop-in Open House. Come anytime between 10:00 a.m. and
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No registration is required.
Please join us for this drop-in Open House. Come anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Open to:
nonprofits, community organizations, volunteers, individuals, and anyone interested in learning more about community resources, nonprofits, or funding opportunities
See a live demonstration, ask questions, and explore Candid.
Bringing a laptop, tablet, or smartphone is completely optional.
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Sustaining the Mission by Supporting the People: Leadership in Times of Burnout and Change Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Refreshments served from 8:30 AM-9:00 AM)
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Sustaining the Mission by Supporting the People: Leadership in Times of Burnout and Change
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Refreshments served from 8:30 AM-9:00 AM)
Location: America’s Second Harvest,1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405
Facilitator: Gwendolyn A. Martin, Dr. Gwen’s Counselor Cafe LLC.
Audience:
- Executive Directors / CEOs
- Senior Leadership (COO, Program Directors, Department Heads)
- People Managers (those supervising staff or teams)
- HR / Talent / Organizational Development leads
- Emerging Leaders or Team Leads
- Board Members
Registration:
Pre-registration required due to space limitations.
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In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment, leaders are challenged to sustain both their people and their mission. Sustaining the Mission by Supporting the People: Leadership in Times of Burnout and Change equips leaders with the tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to burnout while maintaining operational effectiveness. This session explores the human side of leadership, helping participants build resilience, foster trust, and lead with empathy during times of uncertainty and transition. Through practical strategies and real-world insights, leaders will learn to intentionally develop a culture of care that prioritizes people, promotes psychological safety, and drives sustainable performance.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify early signs of burnout in themselves and their teams and assess the impact on mission effectiveness.
- Apply practical strategies to sustain resilience, engagement, and well-being during periods of change.
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors that balance people care with mission demands in high-stress environments
Facilitator Bio
Gwendolyn Martin, widely known as Dr. Gwen, “The Helper’s Helper,” is a respected speaker, author, licensed professional counselor, and mental health consultant dedicated to strengthening individuals and organizations. With more than 30 years of clinical and educational experience, she brings deep expertise in leadership development, human-centered strategy, and workplace wellbeing. Dr. Gwen is the founder of Counselor’s Cafe LLC, where she provides training, tools, and practical solutions to help government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations mitigate burnout, reduce stress, enhance team engagement, and cultivate sustainable cultures of care. She is also the owner of Coastal Crossroads Counseling Solutions LLC, a private practice based in Savannah, Georgia. Known for her engaging and insightful approach, Dr. Gwen equips leaders with actionable strategies that promote resilience, empathy, and long-term organizational success.
November
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From Data to Action: Using Community Needs Data to Strengthen Nonprofit Programs and Funding Date: Tuesday, November 10,
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From Data to Action: Using Community Needs Data to Strengthen Nonprofit Programs and Funding
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: United Way Effingham Service Center, 711 Zitterour Drive, Rincon, GA 31326
Facilitator: Holly Lang, Public Goods Group
Audience:
- Program Managers & Directors
- Development / Grant Writers
- Strategy, Impact, or Learning staff
- Executive Directors shaping programs and funding strategy
Registration:
Pre-registration required due to space limitations.
United Way Learning Circle Workshop Registration Form
Description:
Data about community needs is abundant, but for many nonprofits, knowing where to find it, how to interpret it, and how to put it to work is its own challenge. This session is designed to close that gap. Participants will learn how to identify and use publicly available data to tell a more compelling story about the communities they serve, with practical guidance on where local, state, and federal information lives. The session will also explore how organizations can strengthen their own internal data, build it into an ongoing program and funding strategy, and use it to measure and communicate impact over time. Whether you’re a data newcomer or a seasoned analyst, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of how community data can sharpen your programs, deepen your partnerships, and strengthen your case to funders.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how to find and interpret publicly available community needs data relevant to their organization’s work, including where federal data has limitations and how state and local sources can fill gaps
Key Outputs:
Participants will:
- Learn how to use community data to identify and communicate shared outcomes across housing, health, and basic needs
- Explore strategies for strengthening internal data and using it to track and demonstrate program impact over time
- Apply a practical framework for translating community needs data into stronger program design, partnership narratives, funding proposals, and impact reporting
About Facilitator(s):
Holly Lang is a health economist and the founder of Public Goods Group, a consultancy that helps government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies understand and respond to the needs of the communities they serve. With more than two decades of experience focused on low-income, uninsured, and vulnerable populations, she has authored more than 150 economic and community health needs assessments across diverse markets. Her partnership with Community Catalyst produced the nationally recognized model for conducting CHNAs through a health equity lens. A former federal policy advisor and consumer advocate, Lang brings a rare ability to make dense data legible and actionable for practitioners, policymakers, and communities. She holds a master’s in health economics, policy, and management from the London School of Economics, where she graduated with distinction and received the Brian Abel-Smith Prize for her work around poverty.
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We invite you to register for one of our upcoming October or November Candid Search 101 trainings.
Event Details
We invite you to register for one of our upcoming October or November Candid Search 101 trainings. Choose the date that works best for you and take advantage of this opportunity to expand your organization’s fundraising toolkit.
Registration is required. Click the registration link to reserve your spot.
If you know a colleague, nonprofit leader, or organization that could benefit from this training, please share this opportunity with them. For questions or additional information, contact [email protected].
When our nonprofit community has access to better tools and resources, we all become stronger. We look forward to having you join us!
October 27, 2026 @ 9:30 am -10:30 am October Candid Search 101
November 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am to 11:00 am November Candid Search 101
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Join United Way of the Coastal Empire on Thanksgiving morning at Daffin Park for its 18th Annual Turkey Trot! Come as you are or in a Thanksgiving-themed costume and hit
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Join United Way of the Coastal Empire on Thanksgiving morning at Daffin Park for its 18th Annual Turkey Trot!
Come as you are or in a Thanksgiving-themed costume and hit the 4-mile course.
The race route starts at Daffin Park, loops through the picturesque Ardsley Park neighborhood, and ends up back at Daffin Park. Participants are invited to the awards ceremony, which includes food and beverages. No rollerblades. Pets are permitted only with participants.
Races
8:00 am Kids K (0.62 miles, ages 10 and under, *complimentary)
8:15 am Diaper Dash (35 yards/0.02 mile, ages 3 and under, *complimentary)
8:30 am 4M Run/Walk
Proceeds from the Turkey Trot benefit United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Community Fund. Through the Community Fund, United Way invests in more than 80 programs across 50 nonprofit agencies, provides direct assistance through the 211 Information & Referral Service and County Service Centers, and connects volunteers to causes that strengthen our community.
January
FeaturedRead United Dayfri29janAll Day(All Day: Friday)(GMT-05:00)
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Volunteer to Read in any classroom across our five-county region Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, & Long counties Read United Day is the flagship initiative
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Volunteer to Read in any classroom across our five-county region
Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, & Long counties
Read United Day is the flagship initiative of Read United, reaching students in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties to promote literacy and a lifelong love of reading. Nearly 1,000 United Way volunteers visit classrooms to read aloud and leave behind a new book for each class. In Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties, every pre-K through 2nd-grade student also receives a new book to take home, helping to close the gap for children who may not have books at home. In Chatham County, United Way will continue our pilot reading competition with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, designed to motivate and reward students for reading more books.
Read United Day will benefit more than 20,000 children across our region—and your support makes it possible.
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WOMEN UNITED® hosts their annual Women Who Rule Luncheon to celebrate working together to improve lives by providing access to safe and reliable transportation to those in
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WOMEN UNITED® hosts their annual Women Who Rule Luncheon to celebrate working together to improve lives by providing access to safe and reliable transportation to those in need throughout the Coastal Empire. In addition to honoring the Woman of the Year, the luncheon will feature a panel of incredible women leaders highlighting stories of hope and triumph.
The proceeds from Women Who Rule are dedicated to WOMEN UNITED®’s mission to improve lives and provide access to reliable transportation.