Nonprofit Mixer
Nonprofit Resource Fair
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
GiveNKind is proud to partner with The Lake County Community Foundation and the Vernon Area Public Library to present the 2025 Nonprofit Resource Fair on December 3.
This event is designed for nonprofit staff, leaders, and volunteers to discover new tools, explore local resources, and connect with vendors that support the nonprofit sector. (Please note: this is not a tabling event for nonprofits.)
🎉 Professional Headshot Giveaway!
All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing for a free professional headshot session — a great opportunity to refresh your professional image while you network and learn.
Join us for an inspiring day of connection and collaboration!
Support
Learn self-care and ways to build resiliency with friends and colleagues.
Conversation
Engage in thought-provoking discussions on challenges and innovations in the nonprofit world.
Community
Strengthen ties with individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our communities.
Networking
Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections within the sector.
Self-Care for Nonprofit Professionals | June 4, 2025
Nonprofit professionals joined Ashley Cullen-Williams to take a deep dive into practices to restore energy and reset boundaries to continue our transformative work. The guided small group work was especially beneficial to attendees and provided tools for self-care beyond the workshop. The Vernon Area Library, Lake County Community and Foundation, and GiveNKind sponsored this workshop. We are especially grateful to Ms. Cullen-Williams for sharing her expertise and time.
Nonprofit "Night" | February 13, 2025
Nearly 50 nonprofit partners gathered at the GiveNKind Center for an afternoon of networking and community building. Long-time and newer partners toured the Center and shared how their organizations use resources in their programs. Inspired Through Flowers provided roses for everyone, a welcomed gift from an amazing nonprofit!
Nonprofit Resource Fair | December 4, 2024
GiveNKind partnered with the Lake County Community Foundation and Vernon Area Library to organize a Nonprofit Resource Fair at the College of Lake County. The event brought together nonprofit professionals and businesses that provide nonprofit services, including insurance providers, accounting services, human resource professionals, banking and investment companies, legal advisors, event caterers, and more. The event was well-attended and well-received by nonprofit professionals and business leaders. An expanded event will be held in 2025.Â
Workshop: Understanding and Caring for Vicarious Trauma | October 17, 2024
GiveNKind partnered with Simply Bee Counseling to offer an interactive workshop to increase awareness of vicarious trauma and its impact on helping professionals. Attendees left with actionable tips for developing a personalized self-care plan to manage the effects of vicarious trauma.
Nonprofit Mixer: February 22, 2024
GiveNKind’s first nonprofit open house at its new location at 1000 Asbury Dr was held on February 22. Attendees toured the facility, chatted with GiveNKind staff and board members, and met other nonprofit partners who share their passion for community building.