Thanks-for-Giving: A Day for Local Nonprofits
Thursday, November 20, 2025 (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM) (EST)
Description
Hosted by Work Space in collaboration with the Erie County Community Foundation: Join us for a day of gratitude and inspiration as we celebrate the incredible impact of our local nonprofit community. Come for some or all! Pop in for a session, co-work, take a tour, or join us for the coffee or open house at the tail ends of the day.
You’ll earn raffle entries for the chance to win gift baskets, two hours of free conference room and auditorium use, or memberships at Work Space!
Schedule of Events
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Coffee, Conversations, Connections
For nonprofit employees: Celebrate your organization’s wins and discover how Work Space can partner with you to keep your mission moving forward.
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Small Steps, Big Impact with Robert Crabtree, Owner, Crabtree Marketing
OPEN TO ALL
Simple, low-cost strategies to share your story and elevate your impact through social media and marketing efforts.
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Creating Calm in the Chaos + Refueling With Intention with Jessica Adams, Founder, Discover Yellow
OPEN TO ALL
Learn the importance of creating margin in your day, find calm when things feel chaotic, and refuel so you can keep showing up for what matters most.
Noon - 1:00 PM
Building Better Boards with Beth Maiden, President, Erie County Community Foundation
OPEN TO ALL (RSVP for food)
Enjoy lunch and join us for a conversational session on building stronger, more engaged boards. Food is provided.
Please fill out this form to RSVP for the Lunch & Learn: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW-iBbXeUmiP2_KQM-u66NYTFD3BVD2KN2SvMqs5NYKFg9Hw/viewform?usp=dialog
2:00 - 2:30 PM
The Ripple Effect of Gratitude and Encouragement with Jessica Adams, Founder, Discover Yellow
OPEN TO ALL
Explore the gratitude effect: How awareness and appreciation, both for ourselves and others, have the power to shift perspective and ripple through every corner of our lives and work.
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Celebrate the Givers
For volunteers: An open house to share stories of gratitude and decorate the Work Space Holiday Tree with ornaments highlighting this year’s wins.
Additional Info
1521 E Perkins Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870 United States
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