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SUMMARY:OLYMPIA: Nonprofit Action Day and Legislative Reception
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n\nCome to Olympia earlier in the day to participate in Nonprofit Action Day\, and stay for the Legislative Reception with elected officials in the evening. Register for one or both events – we look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\nNonprofit Action Day\nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026\n9:00AM – 2:30PM PT\nCommunity Foundation of South Puget Sound\n212 Union Ave SE\nOlympia\, WA 98501 \n\n\n\n\nJoin nonprofits from across the state to advocate for our unique priorities on Tuesday\, February 3! NAWA is organizing dozens of meetings with legislators and their staff. Register to advocate with other nonprofits from your district. We aim to foster deeper relationships among nonprofit partners and lawmakers and communicate nonprofit sector priorities for the 2026 legislative session. \n\n\n\n\nLegislative Reception\nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026\n5:30PM – 7:00PM PT\nWashington Governor’s Mansion\n504 15th Ave SE\nOlympia\, WA\, 98501 \n\n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate nonprofits and remind our legislators about the amazing work we do. Legislators and nonprofit leaders from across Washington are convening at the 2026 Nonprofit Legislative Reception. The reception will be held at the Governor’s Mansion on the Capitol Campus in Olympia on Tuesday\, February 3\, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. \nStay tuned for information on who our speakers will be this year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nThe cost is $10 to attend Nonprofit Action Day only. NAWA will set up meetings with legislators for you\, and lunch will be provided. \nThe cost to attend the Legislative Reception only  is $10. Refreshments will be provided. \nRegister for both Nonprofit Action Day and the Legislative Reception together for just $15.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\nNonprofit leaders\, staff\, board\, volunteers\, and anyone who cares about nonprofits can participate in Nonprofit Action Day and the Legislative Reception.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nInterpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically\, we need at least a month in order to schedule an interpreter. \nIf you have additional accessibility requests\, please let us know when you register. \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: info@nonprofitwa.org
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/olympia-nonprofit-action-day-and-legislative-reception/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: February Fundraising Clinic
DESCRIPTION:February Fundraising Clinic\n\n\nFebruary 9 | 5:30 pm  –  7:30 pm \n\nFree\nJoin us for a FREE 2-hour consultation with a professional fundraiser. They will review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year. \nPreference is given to organizations based in and led by communities of color and indigenous\, immigrant and refugee\, queer and trans\, low-income communities\, and others historically disenfranchised. \nThese services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule! \nOffered in partnership with AFP Advancement Northwest’s “Fundraisers on the Go”. \n*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice. Contact us for more details.*
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-february-fundraising-clinic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T153000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Grant Writing Essentials Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This one-day virtual session will offer insight on the five sections of grant a proposal and how to handle common roadblocks.\n\n\n\nOverview: \nThis series is designed to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan\, Douglas\, Grant\, and Okanogan counties. \nParticipants 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. \nRegistration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grant-writing-essentials-virtual-workshop-tickets-1978296035697?aff=oddtdtcreator \nDetails:\nDate: Thursday\, February 19th \nTime: 8:30am-3:30 pm \nLocation: Zoom (Registration link will be sent in confirmation email) \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.
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-grant-writing-essentials-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Tech Talk for Nonprofits - Using AI To Make Your Documents Do More Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofits aren’t short on information. They’re short on time and on tools that make information easy to use when it matters most. \n \nNew AI tools can turn your existing documents into a powerful knowledge hub that helps you surface insights\, answer questions\, and create summaries in seconds. Instead of digging through files\, your team can spend more time understanding what the information means for your mission. \n  \nJoin NCW Tech Alliance CEO Dr. Sue Kane for the February Tech Talk as we explore new AI-powered features in an evolving AI toolbox that is changing how nonprofit leaders learn\, plan\, and communicate. \n  \nIn just 30 minutes\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nTurn reports into podcasts: Transform a 20-page board packet into a 5-minute audio briefing you can listen to on the go\nCreate video summaries automatically: Convert program or impact data into short\, narrated videos for training or social media\nBuild a trusted knowledge hub: Set up AI to answer questions using only your organization’s own documents\nStrengthen grant proposals: Plan your approach and use built-in critique tools to spot gaps before you submit Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free\, quarterly webinars hosted by NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).\n\n  \nTech Talks for Nonprofits are free\, quarterly webinars hosted by NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI). Tech Talks is hosted by NCW Tech Alliance and the Nonprofit Practices Institute.
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/tech-talk-for-nonprofits-using-ai-to-make-your-documents-do-more-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Practices Institute,Partner Learning Events
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 24\, 2026\n3:00PM – 5:00PM PT \nOnline via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded \n\n\n\n\nWe each have our own experiences with finance that may stir up excitement\, mixed feelings\, or uneasiness. These feelings can shape how we approach our relationship to nonprofit finance. Approaching nonprofit finance in a welcoming way\, the Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits virtual workshop aims to help unlock your financial literacy. From key words and forms to understanding how everything fits together\, you will increase your basic nonprofit finance knowledge.\n\nThe virtual workshop will cover:\n\nBalance sheet\nIncome statement\nIRS Form 990\nGiving\nOversight\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\nThe most valuable thing was to review the basics and to allow me to get a feel for what I do know and what I don’t know. It was helpful to confirm that many of the things that I am currently doing are correct. – FUN Participant in Bellingham \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\nFree – This event is free thanks to a partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis workshop is aimed at nonprofit board members and nonprofit staff wanting to elevate financial knowledge within their organization. Teams are strongly encouraged. \n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will be recorded. Registrants will be sent the recording and materials after the webinar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nCaptioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.Interpretation: 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\nJulleen Snyder\, CPA\, CGMA\, Partner\, Jacobson Jarvis & Co\, PLLC \nJulleen has been with Jacobson Jarvis since 1995 and has both practical experience within a not-for-profit organization\, as well as a solid background in accounting and auditing. Julleen is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and helps nonprofits just starting with QuickBooks and those who are ready to review and modify their existing systems to better meet their needs. Julleen trains staff and volunteers to use QuickBooks more efficiently and helps solve accounting and payroll problems for her clients. \n\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 Jacobson Jarvis & Co.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Nonprofit Association of WashingtonPhone: (855) 299-2922 x108 \nEmail: learning@nonprofitwa.org
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-finance-unlocked-for-nonprofits-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: February Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:February Legal Clinic\n\n\nFebruary 25 | 5:00 pm  –  7:30 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 contact@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! \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 contact@communities-rise.org to learn more.
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-february-legal-clinic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Grants Management Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nThis one-day\, virtual session provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards.\n\n\n\nGrants Management is a virtual\, one-day training that provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards\, from compliance and reporting to fostering strong funder relationships. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to ensure successful grant implementation while aligning with funder expectations and organizational goals. \nRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grants-management-virtual-workshop-tickets-1978297217231?aff=oddtdtcreator\nDetails:\nDate: Thursday\, February 26th \nTime: 8:30am-3:30pm \nLocation: Zoom (Registration link will be sent in confirmation email) \nCost: FREE \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand key components of grant compliance\, including financial management\, reporting requirements\, and audit preparedness.\nDevelop strategies for maintaining strong funder relationships through proactive communication and transparency.\nLearn to create and implement a grant management plan that ensures accountability and maximizes the impact of awarded funds..\n\nDeliverables\n\nA customizable grant management checklist to streamline post-award processes.\nA sample grant management plan template for participants to adapt to their organizations.\nA resource guide featuring best practices\, tools\, and tips for successful grant management.\n\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.
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/online-grants-management-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Learning Events
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SUMMARY:WENATCHEE: De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be equipped with active listening and de-escalation conflict resolution skills.\n\n\n\nConflict Resolution Training\nDate: Friday\, February 27\, 2026 \nTime 9:00am-4:00pm (one hour lunch\, meal provided) \nLocation: Thriving Together NCW\, 801 Eastmont Ave Ste C in East Wenatchee \nCost: Free \nJoin us for Conflict Resolution Training where you’ll learn valuable skills to help you navigate through disagreements. Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) will present a full-day\, in-person training on the following topics: \n\nListening and communication skills for teams and community engagement\nExploration of conflict cycle and management styles\nDe-escalation training\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center \nWenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving Chelan and Douglas counties and dedicated to changing relationships through peaceful conflict resolution. Together\, with our team of volunteer mediators\, the WVDRC provides cost effective mediation services\, conflict resolution training\, and community education. \n\n\n\n\nJennifer Talbot\, Executive Director & Lead Instructor \nJennifer Talbot has been an integral part of the Wenatchee community for over 30 years. With more than 35 years of experience in leadership and collaboration across various organizations and workplaces\, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Jennifer holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Servant-Leadership from Gonzaga University. \nHer extensive studies include active listening\, decision-making\, communication skills\, diversity\, conflict resolution\, restorative circle keeping\, and the art of facilitation. Jennifer leverages her skills in mediation\, facilitation\, circle keeping\, and organizational leadership to foster the growth and development of conflict resolution services both locally and statewide. Since January 2019\, she has served as the Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC)\, which serves Chelan and Douglas counties. \nJennifer Talbot has facilitated over 100 training courses\, classes\, or workshops including: \n· Curious Conversations (6-part community education series) \n· Active Listening Workshop (multiple sessions for community & in-house for organizations) \n· De-escalation Training (multiple sessions for community & in-house for organizations) \n· Customized Training for workplaces and community groups \n· Professional Mediation Training (40-hour training)
URL:https://cfncw.org/event/de-escalation-conflict-resolution-training/
LOCATION:Thriving Together NCW Office
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