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What is Network Engagement Services (NES)?

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is committed to empowering partners in our diverse feeding network to achieve their missions of meeting urgent needs and creating lasting change in their communities. Through Network Engagement Services (NES), NTFB will support Agency Partners' sustainability and growth based on their unique needs and objectives. It’s comprised of collaborative and engaging opportunities accessible to the entire network, provides additional resources, and reduces barriers to education and learning.

Who should participate in NES?

Our services are geared toward agency staff in executive leadership, fundraising, marketing, advocacy, and volunteer management roles. NTFB will enhance collaboration, learning, and growth among partners through trainings, resources, in-person and virtual discussions, and toolkits/newsletters that will be distributed via email or our learning platform, Agency University. To learn more, just keep scrolling!

40+ total opportunities in FY25

800~ unique engagements in FY25

NTFB's Leadership Development Scholarship Program

This program is intended for partners who want to empower their leadership through receiving a Nonprofit Management Certification provided by NTFB and CNM (The Center for Nonprofit Management). NTFB will cover the cost of certification for applicants who apply and are approved.

To apply for the program, click here!

Mark your calendars! NTFB's annual Agency Partner Summit will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026!

NES Peer Learning Groups

NES offers a few peer-learning groups that meet to discuss best practices, collaborate on projects, and grow our networks. Click on the links below to learn more and join the next meeting!

Partner Volunteer Network - The PVN meets bi-monthly regarding volunteer management best practices. 

Harvest Huddle - This group meets quarterly to discuss community gardening tips and tricks.

If you have a suggestion for additional peer-learning groups, contact networkengagement@ntfb.org.

First Volunteer Meeting 2.7.23
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NTFB offers a variety of trainings for our partners on our learning platform, Agency University.

Suggestions?

If you have any suggestions for our team, please let us know by clicking the button below!

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Kennedy Bower

Senior Manager of Network Engagement Services
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Justin Mazzeo

Network Engagement Services Specialist

Read NES Testimonials From Our Agency Partners!