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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Board Evolution: How to Effectively Transition through the Cycles
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n\nTuesday June 3\, 2025\n12:00PM – 1:30PM Pacific Time\nOnline via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded \n\n\n\n\nA nonprofit board is not and cannot be static. To be effective\, they must change and evolve just as their organizations change and grow. This workshop provides nonprofit leaders with a frame of reference to better understand a board’s challenges\, help them move away from missed opportunities and personality clashes\, and have more focused conversations and successful problem solving. \nSpecifically geared to nonprofit leaders\, this session covers: \n\nNonprofit lifecycles for the board and organization\nLifecycle indicators and governance challenges\nHow board roles\, functions\, and composition typically change through the lifecycles\nOrganizational transitions as critical junctures in the lifecycle process\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nGain a clear understanding of how your nonprofit’s and board’s life stage can help frame critical conversations\, inform strategic decisions\, and offer a starting point for capacity-building.\nAcquire skills to clarify the board’s role\, purpose\, and functions to improve the effectiveness of your nonprofit.\nRecognize when you’re in a transition that signals a lifecycle stage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nFree for NAWA Members – Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page. \n$20 for Not-yet-Members. Interested in becoming a NAWA Member? Learn more about membership here. \n\n\n\n\nCost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests\, concerns\, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop. \nFind NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nRegistrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms\, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic\, please register so we can send you the recording and materials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nCaptioning: We will have automated captioning enabled. \nInterpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically\, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter. \nVisual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision\, blind\, or calling in without video a sense of space and place. \nIf you have additional accessibility requests\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n \n\n\n\n\nAmanda Madorno\, Roam Consulting \nAmanda is an award-winning leadership coach\, consultant and planning facilitator who has worked with a wide range of nonprofits to achieve and sustain leadership excellence. A seasoned interim executive\, Amanda brings to her clients a perspective informed by what she herself has learned as a leader. She brings deep and broad understanding of the nature of leadership and organizational transitions and leadership sustainability to her work. She helps nonprofit boards and leaders successfully navigate and steward the complexity of change with clarity\, focus and confidence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to Our Partner\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington \nPhone: (855) 299-2922 x108 \nEmail: learning@nonprofitwa.org
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-board-evolution-how-to-effectively-transition-through-the-cycles/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T160000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Let’s Go Legal
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 4\, 2025\n4:00pm-6:00pm PT\nOnline via Zoom – This workshop will be recorded \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go Legal is here to help you achieve your mission and stay compliant in the process. This virtual workshop will get you started on a road to compliance by thinking of your nonprofit like a car. Just like a car\, you need to register your nonprofit and know how to operate the organization. There are state and federal rules of the road to follow. Your nonprofit needs money and resources (fuel) to power the organization. The people in your car matter too\, these are your nonprofit’s valuable workers. Lastly\, similar to cars\, every organization has a unique look and feel as well as special materials that you may want to protect. The session will also cover bylaws and how to use them to strengthen your board practices as well as advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector. \nThe virtual workshop will cover: \n\nState Law\nFederal Law\nFundraising\nEmployment Law\nIntellectual Property Law\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go Legal is Part 3 of the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series. Register for the series to strengthen your board’s performance and decision-making. \n  \n\n\nLearn More About the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nFree- This event is free thanks to the support of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recording by email after the event. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic\, please register so you we can send you the recording and materials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nCaptioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.  \nInterpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically\, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter. \nVisual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision\, blind\, or calling in without video a sense of space and place. \nIf you have additional accessibility requests\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n  \n\n\n\nMaha Jafarey\, Microsoft \nMaha Jafarey is Principal Corporate Counsel\, Experiences and Devices division. She assists Microsoft 365 teams in navigating legal aspects like privacy\, data protection\, intellectual property\, and security. With a deep-rooted belief in giving back\, Maha has dedicated over 10 years to volunteering with organizations such as Washington Lawyers for the Arts\, and Communities Rise\, offering legal aid to underserved communities. She also takes pride in mentoring aspiring law students from BIPOC backgrounds\, aiming to help them find their footing in the legal world. Passionate about equity and inclusion\, Maha has actively participated in various boards and committees\, striving to foster diversity and justice within and beyond the legal community. Her journey is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacob Ferrari\, Apex Law Group \n \nJacob Ferrari is an attorney with The Apex Law Group where he practices Business and Nonprofit law with a focus on churches and religious organizations. He regularly advises tax-exempt organizations and businesses on issues relating to formation\, corporate governance and structure\, and requirements for obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status. Prior to joining the firm\, Jacob served as a law clerk to the Hon. David A. Kurtz of the Snohomish County Superior Court. Jacob regularly volunteers for organizations such as Communities Rise by providing pro bono legal services and serves with his church as a deacon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to Our Partners\n\n\n\nPresented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State and Communities Rise.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington  \nPhone: (855) 299-2922 x108 \nEmail: learning@nonprofitwa.org
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-lets-go-legal-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T150000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Executive Director Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 5\, 2025\n3:00PM – 5:00PM PT\nOnline via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded \n\n\n\n\nThe role of a nonprofit executive director is full of opportunities and challenges. All too often those holding this pivotal position may feel isolated or alone on their journey. The Executive Director Gathering provides a space to learn together\, support each other\, and share wisdom. We invite executive directors\, and those serving in similar roles\, to join us for an afternoon of shared learning and connection led by NAWA’s Executive Director\, Neal Mizushima. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nThis gathering is free to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\nAll executive directors\, and those serving in similar roles\, are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nCaptioning: We will have automated captioning enabled. \nInterpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically\, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter. \nVisual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision\, blind\, or calling in without video a sense of space and place. \nIf you have additional accessibility requests\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\n\nNeal Mizushima\, Executive Director\, Nonprofit Association of Washington \n \n\n\nNeal Mizushima brings to the Nonprofit Association of Washington decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. He has a proven record of designing and implementing programs that effectively address community challenges\, advocating for change at the city and state level\, providing transformational learning opportunities around leadership\, trauma-informed approach\, change management\, and equitable and inclusive practices. \nIn his most recent role as Director of Programs at Bellevue LifeSpring\, and in the role prior as Director of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion at Hopelink\, Neal has focused on building the systems\, policies\, procedures\, culture\, and capacity to serve the community in the most effective and equitable ways possible. With experience in small\, medium\, and large nonprofits at various stages of growth\, Neal is eager to work with the vast array of nonprofits that serve Washington. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to Our Partner\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington \nPhone: (855) 299-2922 x108 \nEmail: learning@nonprofitwa.org
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-executive-director-gathering-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T090000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE ED Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 10\, 2025\n9:00am – 10:00am PT\nOnline via Zoom  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Executive Director\, Neal Mizushima \, for a check-in with your peers around the state. \nWhat is going on for you? What difficult decisions are you facing? This is a chance to pause and connect with others who may understand your position. How can we\, as fellow EDs & CEOs\, support each other\, learn together\, and share wisdom to sustain ourselves through this crisis? We will spend much of our time in small group breakout sessions. \nThis is an ongoing monthly series. If you have registered for an Executive Director Coffee Hour in the past\, you will automatically be sent the meeting information and do not need to register for future meetings. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree & for members only- please check the Member Directories to see if you are a NAWA members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests\, concerns\, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop. \nFind NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAWA members who serve as Executive Director\, CEO or an equivalent role in their organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nCaptioning: We will have automated captioning enabled. \nInterpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically\, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter. \nVisual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision\, blind\, or calling in without video a sense of space and place. \nIf you have additional accessibility requests\, please let us know when you register. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Nonprofit Association of Washington \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington \nPhone: (855) 299-2922 x104 \nEmail: membership@nonprofitwa.org \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-ed-coffee-hour-4/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T140000
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SUMMARY:Online: Rural Nonprofits Gathering: Advocacy in Rural Washington
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n\nRural Nonprofit Gathering\nThursday\, June 12th\, 2025\n2:00PM- 3:00PM PST\nFree\nOnline via Zoom – This gathering will be recorded \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging online Rural Nonprofit Gathering designed for rural nonprofit leaders across Washington State! This session will focus on advocacy in rural Washington. Join policy and advocacy experts to talk about the importance of amplifying rural voices in political discourse and creating sustainable solutions tailored to local needs. We’ll cover community organizing\, messaging\, and coalition building. Let’s discuss how to collaborate to ensure equitable access to resources by rural communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to attend – please register to receive a Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnyone living\, working\, or serving in a rural community in Washington State.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nRegistrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms\, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic\, please register so we can send you the recording and materials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nCaptioning: We will have automated captioning enabled. \nInterpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically\, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter. \nVisual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision\, blind\, or calling in without video a sense of space and place. \nIf you have additional accessibility requests\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\nAdán Espino Jr\, Principal Lobbyist at The Cascadia Group\nAdán is a contract lobbyist and government affairs consultant based in Olympia\, WA. He has a strong background in human services\, housing\, education\, and business sector issues. He began his career at UW Tacoma and is the Principal of his firm The Cascadia Group. Additionally\, he has managed several state and local campaigns. He has a deep understanding and instinct for translating policy ideas into legislative action. Adán also consults clients in the state legislature and local government levels in the development of affordable homeownership and public utility projects\, human service contracting\, developments in state law for residential property appraisers\, recycling issues for brewing companies\, and consumer protection issues for independent auto dealers. \nElana Mainer\, Executive Director at Rural People’s Voice\nElana Mainer was born in Eastern Washington and calls rural Okanogan County home. After many years as a social worker and lots of hard-earned wins as a leader in rural community health\, Mainer cofounded Rural People’s Voice (RPV) in 2020 to build real power for working people across race and class\, and now serves as its executive director. \nOskar Zambrano\, CEO at Somos Más Community Strategies\nOskar Zambrano is an accomplished nonprofit leader and government affairs consultant with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit advocacy\, public policy\, governmentaffairs\, and community organizing. He is the founder and CEO ofSomos Más Community Strategies\, a consultancy that supports nonprofits and BIPOC community leaders in advancing their advocacy and public policy goals. His work focuses on empowering Spanish-speaking and Latino communities and promoting systemic change through an equity lens. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to Our Partner\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Nonprofit Association of Washington thanks to the Washington Secretary of State Corporations and Charities Division. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington \nPhone: (855) 299-2922 x104 \nEmail: membership@nonprofitwa.org
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-rural-nonprofits-gathering-advocacy-in-rural-washington/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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SUMMARY:Grow Wealth\, Not Worry (Free Lunch Included!)
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive and practical session\, participants will explore tools and strategies for building personal wealth and supporting employee’s financial future without needing a background in finance. Hosted by Numerica Credit Union this workshop is designed for HR professionals\, people managers\, and anyone interested in championing employee financial health in the workplace. \nKey Topics Covered: \n\nSupporting Employees as an HR Professional\nTake away actionable tips to guide employees in financial wellness\, from retirement plan optimization to leveraging employer-provided tools.\nThe Power of Starting Early and Small\nDiscover how small\, consistent steps—especially when started early—can have a massive long-term impact.\nWealth Creation Tools and Strategies\nExplore the variety of investment options including stocks\, bonds\, mutual funds\, ETFs\, and real estate.\nHomeownership as a Wealth-Building Tool\nExamine how buying a home can be a long-term investment and understand key readiness steps with support from Numerica’s home loan experts.\nRetirement and Education Planning\nUnpack workplace and self-directed retirement options (like 401(k)\, IRAs\, Simple IRAs etc.)\, and learn how 529 plans and HSAs can serve as dual-purpose investment tools.What You’ll Gain:\nA personal roadmap for building wealth.\nResources to guide employees in taking their next financial steps.\nInsights into Numerica’s free tools\, counseling\, and financial services.\n\nAdmission is FREE and lunch is provided! \n 
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/219801/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T160000
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SUMMARY:Online: Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training\n\n\nJune 17 | 4:00 pm  –  5:30 pm\n\nFree\nAbout the Webinar\nDue to popular demand\, we are once again hosting this training\, which provides a tour of various legal and compliance issues that can pose risks to your nonprofit organization if not handled correctly. This webinar will help nonprofit leaders understand and use our Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist to make sure their organizations are set up for success. Some of the topics covered include: state law compliance\, 501(c)(3) law compliance\, corporate governance requirements\, fundraising rules\, employment law issues\, intellectual property concerns\, and more. \nThis training will also provide special emphasis to key compliance issues relevant to successfully navigating the current political context. \nThis training is sponsored by the Nonprofit Association of Washington\, and we thank them for their partnership. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nLivio De La Cruz is a Nonprofit Attorney at Communities Rise. Before law school\, Livio volunteered with numerous nonprofits\, serving on multiple boards and committees. He now regularly counsels nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations on a breadth of legal issues. Communities Rise is itself a nonprofit corporation which provides pro bono legal services and capacity building services to small nonprofit organizations and small businesses in Washington state. In addition to counseling clients\, Livio also helps write and maintain Communities Rise’ nonprofit law publications\, including the Washington Nonprofit Legal Checklist\, which is the focus of this webinar.
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-nonprofit-legal-health-checklist-training/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T050000
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SUMMARY:June Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:June 18 | 5:00 pm  –  7:15 pm\n\nFree Held virtually via Zoom video call\nCommunities Rise offers FREE monthly legal clinics to provide legal assistance to Washington-based small businesses and nonprofits! Legal clinics are held virtually via Zoom video call. Qualifying clients are paired with an attorney for a free 1-hour limited engagement legal consultation to discuss business-transactional matters\, such as questions around: \n\nIncorporation and application for tax exemption status (general questions only)\nFederal Tax-Exempt Status (general questions only)\nNonprofit Governance\nBusiness Entity Formation\nMaintenance and Compliance with State and Federal Law\nAdvice on Corporate Governance\nTaxes (general questions only)\nEmployment\nReal Estate\nIntellectual Property \nRisk and Liability Assessment\n\nPlease keep in mind that questions which can be answered in a short amount of time are best suited for the clinic due to the 1 hour appointment time limit. As such\, the clinic is not suited for document review of documents (leases\, contracts\, bylaws\, Articles of Incorporation\, etc) that are longer than 4 pages. \nTo learn more about our legal clinics and what legal matters we can and cannot assist with\, please view our Clinic FAQ. \nOur legal clinics are intended for small businesses and nonprofits who meet the eligibility requirements- click here for small business eligibility information. For nonprofit clinic appointments\, priority is given to nonprofits with annual budgets under $500\,000. \nTo request an appointment or for more information\, please email legalclinic@communities-rise.org. Please note: Unfortunately\, we cannot accommodate same-day appointments. Due to the logistics required in setting up the clinic\, we recommend requesting an appointment 7-10 days prior to the desired clinic date. \nAll clinics will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice. \nCan’t attend this clinic? Don’t worry\, these clinics occur monthly! \nOur partnerships are important to us and we are thankful to Ventures for their collaboration in serving small businesses at our legal clinics! \nThis clinic is exclusively for small businesses and nonprofit organizations and does not provide legal services for individual or personal concerns. Consultations are by appointment only and often fill up quickly\, please reach out to legalclinic@communities-rise.org to learn more.
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/june-legal-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T100000
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are bringing the Grant Writing Road Trip Summit to North Central Washington this spring! This series has been created to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan\, Douglas\, Grant\, and Okanogan counties. \nOverview\nGrant Writing Essentials is coming back in a one-day\, virtual training format on June 18! Participants will receive a step-by-step introduction to crafting compelling and successful grant proposals. Through practical exercises and expert guidance\, attendees will learn the fundamentals of grant writing to increase their confidence and effectiveness in securing funding. \nDetails:\nDate: Wednesday\, June 18th \nTime: 10am-3pm \nLocation: ZOOM \nCost: free \nLearning Objectives\n1. Understand the basic structure of a grant proposal\, including essential components like \nthe needs statement\, goals\, and evaluation plan. \n2. Learn techniques to align proposals with funder priorities and craft persuasive narratives. \n3. Develop skills in grant research and identifying funding opportunities that match \norganizational needs. \nDeliverables\n1. A sample grant proposal template to guide future writing efforts. \n2. A checklist for ensuring completeness and competitiveness in grant submissions. \n3. A curated list of grant research tools and resources to help identify funding opportunities. \nQuestions?\nPlease reach out to Mariah Kelley at Mariah@thrivingncw.org. \nOur Trainer\nAllison Jones is the founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. She is one of only twenty-five approved trainers in the country for the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and is an approved trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. She is a grant writing professor at Western Washington University\, Evergreen College\, and Seattle Central College. Allison speaks at nonprofit conferences globally and has 25 years of experience in grant writing and nonprofit management. She is devoted to teaching and provides highly interactive\, student-centric learning experiences. Allison is also a columnist for Candid.org’s blog. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganized by\n\n\n\n\n\nThriving Together NCW
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/grant-writing-essentials-virtual-workshop/
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