ONLINE: Grants Management Virtual Workshop
2026-05-20 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Overview

This one-day, virtual session provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards.

Grants 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.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grants-management-virtual-workshop-tickets-1978297217231?aff=oddtdtcreator
Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 20th
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Location: Zoom (Registration link will be sent in confirmation email)
Cost: FREE
Learning Objectives

Understand key components of grant compliance, including financial management, reporting requirements, and audit preparedness.
Develop strategies for maintaining strong funder relationships through proactive communication and transparency.
Learn to create and implement a grant management plan that ensures accountability and maximizes the impact of awarded funds..

Deliverables

A customizable grant management checklist to streamline post-award processes.
A sample grant management plan template for participants to adapt to their organizations.
A resource guide featuring best practices, tools, and tips for successful grant management.

Questions?
Please reach out to Mariah Kelley at Mariah@thrivingncw.org.
Our Trainer
Allison 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.

ONLINE: May Legal Clinic
2026-05-20 17:00 - 19:30
May Legal Clinic

May 20 | 5:00 pm  –  7:30 pm

Free Held virtually via Zoom video call
Communities 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:

Incorporation and application for tax exemption status (general questions only)
Federal Tax-Exempt Status (general questions only)
Nonprofit Governance
Business Entity Formation
Maintenance and Compliance with State and Federal Law
Advice on Corporate Governance
Taxes (general questions only)
Employment
Real Estate
Intellectual Property
Risk and Liability Assessment

Please 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.
To learn more about our legal clinics and what legal matters we can and cannot assist with, please view our Clinic FAQ.
Our 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.
To 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.
All clinics will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Can’t attend this clinic? Don’t worry, these clinics occur monthly!
This 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.

ONLINE: June Grant Writing Clinic
2026-06-01 15:30 - 18:00
June Grant Writing Clinic

June 1| 3:30 pm  –  6:00 pm

Free
A joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings you a free service to increase your chances of receiving grant funding!
This grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicated to grant writing.
Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a request for proposal (RFP), application guidelines, draft proposal, a proposal not funded, or questions about grant searching, and an experienced grant writer will give you individualized guidance. Preference is given to orgs led by communities of color or other communities impacted by systemic oppression.
These services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule!
Can’t make this one? Grant writing consultation typically happens at CR on the first or second Monday of each month (except holidays), contact us today to schedule for a future date.
*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice*

ONLINE: June Fundraising Clinic
2026-06-08 17:30 - 19:30
June Fundraising Clinic

June 8 | 5:30 pm  –  7:30 pm

Free
Join 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.
Preference 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.
These services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule!
Offered in partnership with AFP Advancement Northwest’s “Fundraisers on the Go”.
*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice. Contact us for more details.*

ONLINE: June Legal Clinic
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:30
June Legal Clinic

June 17 | 5:00 pm  –  7:30 pm

Free Held virtually via Zoom video call
Communities 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:

Incorporation and application for tax exemption status (general questions only)
Federal Tax-Exempt Status (general questions only)
Nonprofit Governance
Business Entity Formation
Maintenance and Compliance with State and Federal Law
Advice on Corporate Governance
Taxes (general questions only)
Employment
Real Estate
Intellectual Property
Risk and Liability Assessment

Please 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.
To learn more about our legal clinics and what legal matters we can and cannot assist with, please view our Clinic FAQ.
Our 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.
To 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.
All clinics will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Can’t attend this clinic? Don’t worry, these clinics occur monthly!
This 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.
