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title: Blog (12)
description: News and Updates (12)
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# News and Updates
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March 25th, 2024
### [FEMA Individual Preparedness Activities and Resources](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/fema-individual-preparedness-activities-and-resources)
**by [grunin](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/grunin)** [Capacity Resources](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/capacity-resources), [Emergency Preparedness](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/emergency-preparedness)
We are sharing Individual Preparedness Activities resources from FEMA. Keep reading for more! \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/fema-individual-preparedness-activities-and-resources)
March 07th, 2024
### [Strategic plan updates and ways to learn more!](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/strategic-plan-updates-and-ways-to-get-in-touch)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [Grunin News](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/grunin-news), [Strategic Planning](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/strategic-planning)
After a year of working in partnership with community and with guidance from our consulting \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/strategic-plan-updates-and-ways-to-get-in-touch)
February 14th, 2024
### [How we transitioned to an unconventional hybrid office and why it works for us](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/hybrid-office-journey)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [State of the Foundation](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/state-of-the-foundation), [Grunin News](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/grunin-news), [Technology](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/technology)
We have always been a productive and fun bunch, from the times of working in-office together every \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/hybrid-office-journey)
February 09th, 2024
### [Grunin Foundation Strategic Plan Info Sessions](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/grunin-foundation-strategic-plan-info-sessions)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [Grunin News](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/grunin-news), [Strategic Planning](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/strategic-planning)
After a year of working in partnership with community and with guidance from our consulting \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/grunin-foundation-strategic-plan-info-sessions)
February 01st, 2024
### [Nonprofit learning tip - access free resources!](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/free-learning-resources)
**by [grunin](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/grunin)** [Capacity Resources](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/capacity-resources)
We have a great affordable nonprofit learning tip from our Director of Thriving Communities, Vicki \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/free-learning-resources)
January 25th, 2024
### [Resources for Nonprofits from Pro Bono Partnership](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/pro-bono-partnership-resources)
**by [grunin](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/grunin)** [Capacity Resources](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/capacity-resources)
The goal of Grunin Capacity is to help nonprofits and nonprofit leaders accelerate their impact. In \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/pro-bono-partnership-resources)
December 21st, 2023
### [Winter 2024 Nonprofit Board Retreat Toolkit](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/winter-2024-nonprofit-board-retreat-toolkit)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)**
We’re Searching for Awesome Board Members in Monmouth and Ocean Counties! We hope you can join us \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/winter-2024-nonprofit-board-retreat-toolkit)
December 19th, 2023
### [Q4 2023 News and Updates](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/q4-2023-news-and-updates)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [State of the Foundation](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/state-of-the-foundation), [Grunin News](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/grunin-news), [Strategic Planning](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/strategic-planning)
It has been a busy year here at the Grunin Foundation, and the last few months were no exception. \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/q4-2023-news-and-updates)
December 01st, 2023
### [Winter 2024 Nonprofit Board Retreat Info Session](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/winter-2024-nonprofit-board-retreat-info-session)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [Equity Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/equity-diversity-inclusion), [Capacity Resources](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/capacity-resources), [Board Development](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/board-development), [Boards & Governance](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/boards-governance)
Our Winter 2024 Nonprofit Board Retreat, hosted in partnership with the Support Center, is coming \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/winter-2024-nonprofit-board-retreat-info-session)
August 15th, 2023
### [What it's like to host (and attend) a Nonprofit Board Retreat](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/nonprofit-board-retreat)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [Capacity Resources](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/capacity-resources), [Board Development](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/board-development), [Boards & Governance](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/boards-governance)
Special thanks to Vicki Fernandez (Director of Thriving Communities, Grunin Foundation) and Keith \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/nonprofit-board-retreat)
August 02nd, 2023
### [Support Center "Office Hours" for Nonprofits](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/support-center-office-hours-for-nonprofits)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [Capacity Resources](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/capacity-resources)
Are you a nonprofit professional who lives, works, worships and/or serves in Ocean or Monmouth \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/support-center-office-hours-for-nonprofits)
July 06th, 2023
### [Q3 2023 Strategic Planning Updates](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/q3-2023-strategic-planning-updates)
**by [Kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly-fliller)** [Equity Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/equity-diversity-inclusion), [State of the Foundation](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/state-of-the-foundation), [Grunin News](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/grunin-news)
We hope you are enjoying the start of another great summer here at the Central Jersey Shore! Our \[...\]
[Read More](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/q3-2023-strategic-planning-updates)
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