Author: Valerie F. Leonard
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Nonprofit Utopia Launches Nonprofit Founder’s Academy to Equip Emerging Leaders for Sustainable Impact
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Chicago, IL – May 19, 2025 – Nonprofit Utopia is proud to announce the official launch of the Nonprofit Founder’s Academy, a groundbreaking online platform designed to help mission-driven leaders start, manage, and grow high-impact nonprofit organizations. Built on the proprietary ASCEND™ model, the Academy opens enrollment on July 1,…
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“We’re at a Fork in the Road”
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Nonprofit Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences from Federal Cuts Under DOGE CHICAGO, IL – March 6, 2025– Nonprofit leaders, policy experts, and elected officials convened for a virtual town hall, “The Nonprofit Fork in the Road,” hosted by Nonprofit Utopia founder Valerie Leonard, to address what many are calling an…
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Grassroots Graduation Celebrates Community Healing At Its Best
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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 4, 2025 Contact: Valerie F. Leonard, Founder, Nonprofit Utopia, LLC valeriefleonard@nonprofitutopia.com; 773-571-3886 Capacity Building For Community Healers Hosts Fall 2024 Graduation Chicago, IL – Nonprofit Utopia, LLC is excited to announce the recent graduation ceremony for the Capacity Building for…
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Capacity Building For Community Healers
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For Immediate Release Contact: Valerie F. Leonard, Founder, Nonprofit Utopia, LLC Email: valeriefleonard@nonprofitutopia.com Date: January 2, 2025 Nonprofit Utopia Launches Spring Session of Flagship Capacity Building Program Chicago, IL – Nonprofit Utopia, LLC is proud to announce that it has been selected by State Senator Lakesia Collins (5th District) to…
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Valerie F. Leonard Accepted into Milestone Circles Program
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, Illinois — December 4, 2024 — Valerie F. Leonard, Founder of Nonprofit Utopia, LLC, is thrilled to announce acceptance into the prestigious Milestone Circles program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center! This transformative 12-week program empowers women entrepreneurs with unparalleled access, resources, and expertise to accelerate the…
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Nonprofit Utopia Becomes CFRE International Approved Continuing Education Provider
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Valerie F. LeonardFounder, Nonprofit Utopia, LLCvaleriefleonard@nonprofitutopia.com | 773-571-3886 CHICAGO, IL — Nonprofit Utopia, LLC proudly announces its designation as a CFRE International Continuing Education Approved Provider. As the only Black-owned business in Chicago to achieve this distinction, Nonprofit Utopia joins a prestigious group of organizations committed to…
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Top 10 Reasons to Become CFRE-Certified
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Are you a fundraising professional wondering whether or not to make the investment in becoming CFRE-certified? This article from CFRE gives compelling reasons to take the plunge, As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), you have proven your mastery of ethical, best practice fundraising. Becoming a CFRE opens career doors…
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Nonprofit Utopia Blog Among FeedSpot’s Top 100 Nonprofit Blogs List
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, Illinois— Nonprofit Utopia’s blog has been recognized as one of FeedSpot’s Top 100 Nonprofit Blogs on the Web for 2024. This achievement solidifies Nonprofit Utopia as a go-to resource for nonprofit professionals seeking expert insights, innovative strategies, and actionable advice. FeedSpot’s Top 100 Nonprofit Blogs is…
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About Capacity Building For Community Healers
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Build Yourself As You Build Your Organization The Capacity Building For Community Healers is for nonprofit and faith-based leaders in North Lawndale, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Austin and Englewood who want to take their organizations to the next level. This includes board members, executive directors, program managers, development…
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Free Capacity Building for Community Healers
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Dear Community Healers, Building your leadership skills while growing your organization can feel overwhelming, especially with limited resources and narrowly focused funding opportunities. Comprehensive training programs that focus on organizational development, leadership, program design, and navigating Illinois’ GATA portal are rare. That’s why Nonprofit Utopia, LLC is thrilled to partner…