Empowering Nonprofits. Expanding Impact.
Rural nonprofits play a crucial role in delivering essential services—from healthcare and education to housing and advocacy. Yet, limited resources and geographic barriers often make it difficult for organizations to access the knowledge, training, and support they need to thrive.
That’s where the Rural Nonprofit Networking Group (RNNG) comes in. RNNG is led by, and exists for, the local nonprofits in our rural region. Our hope is to support your organization in achieving its mission through professional learning and community building.
We provide rural nonprofit leaders with the tools, connections, and professional development opportunities necessary to strengthen their organizations, share best practices, and drive sustainable impact.
How RNNG Helps Your Rural Nonprofit Succeed
We are here to invest in your growth and resilience, RNNG aims to provide resources so you can continue to serve your community effectively today and in the future. RNNG meetings are FREE and open to nonprofit leaders of all sizes. Whether you have a large staff or a small volunteer base, we believe you’ll find value in our sessions.
Build
Capacity
Access expert-led training and resources designed for rural organizations.
Foster Collaboration
Connect with like-minded leaders to share knowledge and amplify impact.
Share
Knowledge
Keep up with evolving best practices and industry trends that shape the nonprofit sector.
Overcome Challenges
Navigate funding limitations, operational hurdles, and rural-specific barriers with practical support.
Monthly Meetings
Expand Your Knowledge. Strengthen Your Network.
Join an engaging forum for professional development, peer learning, and expert guidance. Monthly meetings are designed to foster collaboration and equip you and your team with the tools needed to enhance your impact.
Meetings take place at 10:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month, with rotating locations to spotlight different nonprofit facilities and their contributions to our rural communities. Each quarter, we focus on a key topic essential to nonprofit success, with expert-led workshops to deepen understanding and practical application.
2nd Wednesdays
10:00 am | Rotating Locations
Q1 | Volunteer Management
Q2 | Sustainability
Q3 | Fundraising & Grant Writing
Q4 | Day of Education
Upcoming Events
Quarterly Meeting Structure
Strengthening Rural Nonprofits Through Knowledge & Collaboration
Engage in open discussions, share challenges, and exchange solutions with fellow nonprofit leaders.
Gain actionable insights from industry professionals in a half-day training session, complete with an interactive Q&A.
Discover new tools, connect with partners, and explore opportunities that support your nonprofit’s mission.
What Nonprofit Leaders are Saying about RNNG
Building strong relationships is at the heart of our work. Through RNNG, you not only connect with one another but also deepen their ties to the communities you serve. These connections have sparked new programs, partnerships, and collaborations that strengthen organizations and enhance their impact. Beyond professional growth, RNNG provides a supportive space where nonprofit leaders can share challenges, celebrate successes, and uplift one another along the way.
“RNNG has truly made an impact not only on myself as an Executive Director, but on our organization. Every month I look forward to getting to learn & grow with my fellow nonprofit leaders.”
Destiny Spitak, Turtle Wing Foundation
“The Rural Non-Profit Networking Group is one of the best meetings I attend every month. Part networking, part education, part hanging out with your coolest colleagues/friends, I always take away a little nugget of information that I can use to increase our agency’s impact within the community. I am fortunate to be serving on the RNNG Council to ensure that these meetings and events are relevant and beneficial for the local non-profit community as a whole.”
Deanna Lowrey-Green, Combined Community Action
“The opportunity to share and connect with nonprofit professionals who understand the unique challenges of rural nonprofits has been an invaluable experience. I’ve made it a point to stay involved no matter how far away my work may take me! Now, as a council member, I’m excited to help shape RNNG’s future and support local organizations.”
Brooke Garcia, University of Houston- Victoria Nonprofit Center
What to expect?
How RNNG Meetings Work
We are here to invest in your growth and resilience, RNNG aims to provide resources so you can continue to serve your community effectively today and in the future. RNNG meetings are FREE and open to nonprofit leaders of all sizes. Whether you have a large staff or a small volunteer base, we believe you’ll find value in our sessions.
Connect
Join our email list and follow GFCF on Facebook for updates and event details
Schedule
Mark 2nd Wednesdays on your calendar. Review and save the events with topics that resonate
Show Up
Bring yourself and your experience to a space that was designed to support you
Join RNNG & Grow your Impact
Be part of a thriving network of nonprofit professionals dedicated to strengthening rural communities. Attend a meeting and start making a greater impact today!
