The CFJC hosts a community book club! This opportunity is open to anyone – donors, nonprofit partners, and community members. The Discussion Table Book Club is an informal space for professional development, networking, and learning. We hope you’ll join us whether or not you’ve finished all the reading!
Book Club
The Discussion Table Book Club
NEW BOOK!
We’re back with a brand new book for the fall! We will be reading and hosting conversations over Bill Strickland’s “Make the Impossible Possible.” The schedule for our virtual conversations is below. If you’re interested in joining us, please email Ellie@cfjc.org.
Book Club Discussions
We will meet virtually via Zoom. The schedule for the fall book club meetings and zoom links are below – feel free to join us whether or not you’ve read the material! We welcome all participants and know you have valuable input and experiences to share!
November 4th, 10am | Chapters 1-2
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November 18th, 10am | Chapters 3-4
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December 2nd, 10am | Chapters 5-6
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December 9th, 10am | Chapters 7-8
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December 16th, 10am | Chapters 9-10
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Resources
Resources mentioned in discussion and shared by book club members:
No More Duct Tape Fundraising: A Nonprofit Leaders Guide to Raising More Money
- Virtual Solicitation Tips (Book Club Members)
Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership
- Board Term Limits (BoardSource)
- Board Succession Planning (BoardSource)
- Board Recruitment Tool (Iowa Council of Foundations)
- How To Train Your Board to Fundraise (Trainyourboard.com)