Board-Executive Relationship: A Partnership that Works (March 6 & 13)
2024-03-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
2-Part Series
Wednesday, March 6 & Wednesday, March 13, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online Via Zoom

No relationship is more important to the health of your nonprofit than the one between the board and its executive director. A strong and effective relationship sets the stage for organizational success. Yet, probably no other single relationship is as easily misconstrued or has such dire potential consequences. Many boards and executives cannot say with certainty whether they have a good relationship with each other, or even what that relationship should look like.
In this 2-part webinar series, participants will learn:

the characteristics of an effective partnership
positive ways to strengthen the board-executive relationship
how to handle conflict between the board and executive
how to promote transparency and accountability

Cost

$60 for Nonprofit Association of Washington Members (check the member resources page for the coupon code) and members of participating state associations (contact your state association for the special discount code)
$120 for Not-yet-members. Interested in becoming a member? Find more information here.
Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions.

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Who Should Attend

Board Members, incoming Board Chairs, other committee chairs, and Executive Directors are encouraged to attend.

Accessibility

Captioning: 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.
Visual 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.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Amanda Madorno is an executive leadership coach, consultant and planning facilitator who helps nonprofit leaders and their teams drive personal and organizational change. After many years in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser and executive, Amanda began consulting in 1994 and incorporated Roam Consulting LLC in 2001. Her firm focuses on helping leaders build the skills they need to lead with excellence, successfully navigate change, and create productive teams. She believes emotional intelligence is the cornerstone of leadership excellence and is a certified EQ practitioner.
A seasoned nonprofit interim executive, with more than 18 interim assignments under her belt, she brings real-life leadership experience to her coaching and consulting practice. Her clients include community health clinics, Native American tribes, associations, museums, independent schools, social service agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Credentialed in Equine Experiential Learning, Amanda blends her horse sense with her understanding of leadership. Leadership with Horses is an innovative leadership development experience that draws leaders and teams from around the globe. They join Amanda and her herd of horses in the arena to work together and make breakthroughs in their leadership skills and competencies.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington and Roam Consulting , in partnership with Common Good Vermont, Maine Association of Nonprofits, North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Kentucky Nonprofit Network, AZ Impact for Good, and Association of Kansas Nonprofits.

Motivational Interviewing
2024-03-08 09:00 - 2024-03-09 16:00
Torrie Gilden, LMHC, SUDP, MHP and Taylen Gilden, LMHC are offering a two-day introductory Motivational Interviewing (MI) workshop to North Central Washington residents on March 7th and 8th from 9:00am-4:00pm at Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. This workshop is focused on building an understanding of the spirit of MI and developing core skills.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a strengths-based approach to conversations that helps draw out people’s own motivation and commitment to change in an atmosphere of compassion, acceptance, and partnership. The approach involves guiding and supporting a person through the process of sorting through mixed feelings about change.
Motivational Interviewing can be applied to all forms of communication, including: therapy, teaching, customer service, medical, emergency services, etc. Individuals can use motivational interviewing skills to improve their communication, reduce resistance, and create buy-in for change.
Thriving Together NCW is offering this workshop free of charge. Lunch, beverages and snacks will be provided to attendees. Please list any dietary restrictions and accommodations in the order form, or contact Mariah Kelley at mariah@thrivingncw.org.

Executive Director Coffee Hour
2024-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Cost: Free & for members only- please check the Member Directories to see if you are a NAWA Member
Online via Zoom
Join Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Interim Executive Director, Erick Seelbach, for a check-in with your peers around the state.
What 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, 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.
This is an ongoing monthly series; you are welcome to join as soon as possible. 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. This virtual gathering is for Executive Directors at Nonprofit Association of Washington member organizations.

Cost

Free & for members only- please check the Member Directories to see if you are a NAWA Member

Who Should Attend

NAWA Members who serve as Executive Director or an equivalent role in their organization

Accessibility

Captioning: 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.
Visual 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. If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

March Legal Clinic
2024-03-20 17:00 - 19:00
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 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.
All clinics will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Can’t attend this clinic? Don’t worry, these clinics occur monthly!
Our partnerships are important to us and we are thankful to Ventures for their collaboration in serving small businesses at our legal clinics!
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 legalclinic@communities-rise.org to learn more.

WA Rural Nonprofit Gathering
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
Online: Rural Nonprofit Gathering – Rural Panel Discussion: Challenges, Opportunities & Favorite Resources
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
2:00 pm- 3:00 pm PST
Free
Online via Zoom
Rural nonprofits often face various challenges that limit their total capacity. Farmer’s Markets, Summer Camps, Community Health Centers, and Pet Shelters affect Washington communities. Limited budgets, staff turnover, lack of visibility, or outdated starting tools limit rural nonprofits from empowering the communities they serve by failing to fulfill their mission due to the challenges they face every day.
Join us at our next Rural Nonprofit Gathering, where we will invite three Rural Nonprofit Association of Washington members to a panel discussion in which they will share more about the challenges they have faced in the nonprofit sector and what opportunities have come their way to help them succeed.
We will also have an opportunity for rural nonprofit participants to share their favorite community resources, followed by some networking time.

Cost

Free to attend- please register to receive the Zoom link

Who Should Attend

Any person who lives, works, or serves in a rural community in Washington State

Accessibility

Captioning: 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.
Visual 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.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

Contact

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Brissa Perez at brissa@nonprofitwa.org or 855-299-2922 X 104.

Boards in Gear - live Spanish interpretation
2024-04-11 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday, April 11, 2023
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded
This webinar will have Spanish interpretation

You joined a nonprofit board because you care about the organization’s mission. You want your contributions as a board member to positively affect the issues addressed by the organization. As a board, you want your nonprofit to thrive and make a difference in the communities served by your organization. Whether your nonprofit is just starting or is long established, getting your board in gear can help put your organization on a clear path forward.

This interactive, virtual workshop is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.

The virtual workshop will cover:

Board responsibilities
Board operations
Composition and development
Fundraising
Advocacy

This 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.

Cost
FREE – This event is free thanks to a partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.

Accessibility
Captioning: 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.
Visual 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.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker
Pamela J. Oakes, The Profitable Nonprofit Pamela is a Fund Development expert, helping nonprofits achieve funding sustainability. Having worked successfully with organizations, nonprofits, foundations, universities, government, and community organizations around the world, Pamela’s passion is to ensure that those who want to change the world for ‘good’ have the funding and resources to do so.

Thanks to Our Partner
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

April Legal Clinic
2024-04-17 17:00 - 19:00

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits - live Spanish interpretation
2024-05-02 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday, May 2, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded
This workshop will have live Spanish interpretation.

We 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.

The virtual workshop will cover:

Balance sheet
Income statement
IRS Form 990
Giving
Oversight

This 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.

Cost

Free – This event is free thanks to a partnership with the the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is aimed at nonprofit board members and nonprofit staff wanting to elevate financial knowledge within their organization. Teams are strongly encouraged.

Recording

This webinar will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recording in an email after the webinar.

Accessibility

Captioning: 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.
Visual 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.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Julleen Snyder, CPA, CGMA, Partner, Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC
Julleen 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.

Thanks to Our Partners

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State and Jacobson Jarvis & Co.

Washington State Nonprofit Conference
2024-05-14 00:00 - 2024-05-16 23:59
Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Washington State Nonprofit Conference, brought to you by Nonprofit Association of Washington.
This year’s Washington State Nonprofit Conference will be online May 14-16 with regional celebrations in Central WA (May 17), Eastern WA (May 20), and Western WA (May 22)! There will be powerful keynote speakers, memorable workshops, and other invaluable content.
You can save on the cost of your registration by becoming a member of Nonprofit Association of Washington, purchasing your registration early, or applying for a scholarship.

Active Listening Workshop: Learn to Listen - Listen to Learn
2024-05-14 14:00 - 16:00
Learning how to listen improves relationships, conversations, and comprehension. Discover and practice techniques for invaluable communication skills.
What is really going on at the heart of a conflict? Learn about uncovering underlying issues and interests and how to foster meaningful conversation.
Objectives:
· To examine and practice active listening skills
· To explore the role of active listening in managing conflicts
All training materials will be provided.
Training facilitated by Wenatchee Valley DRC.
Registration fee supports the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serving Chelan and Douglas counties and dedicated to changing relationships through peaceful conflict resolution.

De-escalation Training
2024-05-16 13:00 - 17:00
Course objectives:
· Explore conflict dynamics & active listening
· Gain a basic understanding of the interest-based conflict model
· Learn best practices for self-de-escalation & de-escalation of others
· Practice conflict resolution skills for peaceful problem solving
A ll training materials will be provided.
Training facilitated by Wenatchee Valley DRC.
Registration fee supports the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serving Chelan and Douglas counties and dedicated to changing relationships through peaceful conflict resolution.

Cultural Futures: Funding, Policy, & Advocacy for Cultural Nonprofits & Businesses
2024-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
Cultural Futures is our FREE funding, policy, and advocacy workshop for cultural businesses and supporters!

This spring, we invite you to join your local partners for Cultural Futures! Cultural Futures is Inspire Washington’s annual post-State Legislative Session tour when we visit communities to share what happened during the 2024 Legislative Session. It’s our job to alert you to new funding and policy opportunities.

Why is this work important?
The 2025 Legislative Session is ramping up to be a BIG one! We anticipate many new objectives for each of our sectors—science, heritage, and the arts. Without new advocates and active engagement across the state, these large funding requests will be very challenging to secure. If you have thought about getting involved in the past but haven’t yet participated, now is the time! With Inspire Washington, cultural advocacy is easy, fun, collaborative, and inspiring!

NEXT WEEK:

Winthrop: May 21 at 6pm, Winthrop Public Library
Click here to register!

Wenatchee: May 22 at 12pm, Historic Wells House
Click here to register!

Moses Lake: May 22 at 7pm, Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
Click here to register!

Ellensburg: May 23 at 11am, Gallery One
Click here to register!

On the agenda:
· New Funding & Policies – We will break down the wins and successes of the Legislative Session and the opportunities for your work.
· Overview of Washington’s Cultural Access Program and next steps for your community.
· Coalition Building – The 2025 Legislative Session is going to be huge for our sector and we will need to double our coalition of advocates to secure our big requests for science, heritage, and arts programs.
· Grant opportunities – ArtsWA, Humanities WA, USDA, community projects, Capital Funding, Federal Opportunities, and much more!
· Listening – What do you need and what should we advocates for? How do you get involved? It will take a broad coalition to secure future funding.
· About Our Coalition – Do you want to be more involved in policy development and advocacy or learn about partnership? We’ll plug you into future activities so that your community is represented.

Virtual Tour Schedule

Can’t make the in-person event ? Not quite ready for in-person events? Your comfort and safety are important to us. We’ve got you covered with our three virtual sessions!

Virtual 1
May 30 @ 9am
Zoom

Virtual 2
May 30 @ 7pm
Zoom

Virtual 3
May 31 @ 12:30pm
Zoom

Cultural Faces: Funding, Policy, & Advocacy for Cultural Nonprofits & Businesses
2024-05-22 12:00 - 14:00

Creating an Inclusive Environment for Diverse Populations
2024-05-29 08:30 - 15:30
The Urgency of Awareness: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Diverse Populations
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Chelan Douglas Community Action Council invites you to attend Urgency of Awareness: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Diverse Populations, a day long training program led by international presenter Jodi Pfarr in which attendees will learn how to work effectively with diverse populations.

In today’s diverse work, our professional and personal experiences often require us to work effectively with diverse populations – whether that diversity is economic, racial, gender, etc. This unique training will allow participants to become conscious of, and better understand their personal experiences while also being open to the complexities of other’s experiences. It empowers leadership to tap into talent regardless of background, and acknowledges and spans those diverse backgrounds. Participants will leave with a very practical understanding of how to work effectively with diverse populations, helping them better manage, supervise or volunteer within their organizations or communities. This training is intended to be a framework upon which initiatives are built to
ensure inclusivity.
Questions about this seminar? Please reach out to alanw@cdcac.org
Wenatchee Convention Center
121 North Wenatchee Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Keynote Presenter: Jodi Pfarr
www.jpfarr.com
Fee: $135.00 Per Attendee- Includes an outstanding seminar,
Jodi’s book, coffee, tea and lunch!

Cash Forecasting
2024-05-29 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded

Cash Forecasting offers detailed instructions for converting your annual budget to a cash forecast, and a special focus on available resources, especially utilization of cash with donor restrictions and without donor restrictions.
Learning Objectives:

Introduce and share cash management best practices, including the utilization of restricted versus unrestricted cash.
Introduce and define short-term, mid-range, and long-term forecasting tools.
Discuss the importance of utilizing a cash forecast.
Apply the concepts presented to a case study exercise.

Cost

Free for NAWA Members! Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$20 for Not-yet-Members. Interested in becoming a NAWA Member? Learn more about membership here.

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Recording

This session will be recorded. The recording and material will be sent to registrants after the webinar.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals who are new to managing or providing financial services for nonprofit organizations, or would like a refresher on cash forecasting are encouraged to attend.

Accessibility

Captioning: 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.
Visual 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.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

​Donna Melville is a manager at YPTC. She has over 30 years experience including time as an auditor for KPMG Australia . She has also served as the CFO of a behavioral health agency in Washington state and the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with a social services agency that operates across Washington, Idaho and Oregon.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Your Part-Time Controller.
Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

Central WA Conference for the Greater Good
2024-06-04 08:00 - 15:00
*Scholarships available for NCW nonprofit leaders! Please reach out to Claire Oatey, Director of Community Engagement, at claire@cfncw.org for a promo code that will bring the price down to $25*
Conference for the Greater Good by the Central Washington Nonprofit Network
Where nonprofits, philanthropy, and others working for the greater good come together to learn, connect, and be inspired.
Designed by local leaders for local leaders, the Conference invites local and regional experts to share information, insights, and resources that address the opportunities and challenges in front of you today. The Conference is intentionally located on the campus of Heritage University, within the homeland of the Yakama Nation, to foster a space of reflection, connection, and celebration.
June 4, 2024
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Heritage University
Find the latest information about the Conference at our website: www.centralwanonprofits.org.
COST $100 per participant $90 per participant if you register by Friday, May 3, 2024!
Includes a day full of learning, connection, and inspiration, morning and lunch sustenance, wrap-around learning, and so much more.

Sponsors: Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Washington Secretary of State, Heritage University

QuickBooks Fundamentals 3-Day Series (Desktop Version)
2024-06-04 11:00 - 2024-06-06 13:30
Tuesday, June 4 – Thursday, June 6, 2024
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT
Online
Hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits

Register for QuickBooks Made Easy – Desktop

A 3-day webinar series (2.5 hours per day) teaching seven and a half hours of vital QuickBooks information specifically for non-profit organizations. From basic topics such as Setting Up Correct Accounts; Entering Your Programs; and Adding Your Annual Budget to more advanced topics such as Entering Donations and Grants; Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor; and Printing Personalized Donor Thank You Letters Directly from QuickBooks, Gregg covers all the bases.Please Note: this webinar is for users of QuickBooks Desktop.
See the event link above to register and review the webinar agenda. All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar.
Earn up to 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)

Cost

NAWA Members: $109/day, or $229 for all three days (check the Member Resources page for the discount code)Not-Yet-Members: $149/day, or $299 for all three days
Interested in becoming a member? Learn more about NAWA membership here.
Registration for this event is through Quick Books Made Easy for Nonprofits.

About the Speaker

Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500 seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks Connect.

Nonprofit Association of Washington is proud to partner on this event hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits.

Let's Go Legal - live Spanish interpretation
2024-06-06 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday, June 6, 2024
12:00pm-2:00pm PT
Online via Zoom – This workshop will be recorded
This workshop will have live Spanish interpretation

Let’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.
The virtual workshop will cover:

State Law
Federal Law
Fundraising
Employment Law
Intellectual Property Law

Let’s Go Legal is Part 3 of the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series. Register for the series to strengthen your board’s performance and decision-making.

Learn More About the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series

Cost

Free- This event is free thanks to the support of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff.

Recording

This 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.

Accessibility

Captioning: 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.
Visual 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.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speakers

Maha Jafarey, Microsoft
Maha 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.

Jacob Ferrari, Apex Law Group
Jacob 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.

Thanks to Our Partners

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State and Communities Rise.

Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

QuickBooks Fundamentals 3-Day Series (Online Version)
2024-06-11 11:00 - 2024-06-13 13:30
Tuesday, June 11 – Thursday, June 13, 2024
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT
Online
Hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits

Register for QuickBooks Made Easy – Online

A 3-day webinar series (2.5 hours per day) teaching seven and a half hours of vital QuickBooks information specifically for non-profit organizations. From basic topics such as Setting Up Correct Accounts; Entering Your Programs; and Adding Your Annual Budget to more advanced topics such as Entering Donations and Grants; Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor; and Printing Personalized Donor Thank You Letters Directly from QuickBooks, Gregg covers all the bases.
Please Note: this webinar is for users of QuickBooks Online Version.
See the event link above to register and review the webinar agenda. All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar.
Earn up to 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)

Cost

NAWA Members: $109/day, or $229 for all three days (check the Member Resources page for the discount code)Not-Yet-Members: $149/day, or $299 for all three days
Interested in becoming a member? Learn more about NAWA membership here.
Registration for this event is through Quick Books Made Easy for Nonprofits.

About the Speaker

Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500 seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks Connect.

Nonprofit Association of Washington is proud to partner on this event hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits.

The Board-Executive Relationship: A Partnership that Works
2024-06-11 12:00 - 14:00
2-Part Series
Tuesday, June 11 & Tuesday, June 18, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online Via Zoom
*Please note this series was originally scheduled for March 2024 but was rescheduled for June 2024

No relationship is more important to the health of your nonprofit than the one between the board and its executive director. A strong and effective relationship sets the stage for organizational success. Yet, probably no other single relationship is as easily misconstrued or has such dire potential consequences. Many boards and executives cannot say with certainty whether they have a good relationship with each other, or even what that relationship should look like.
In this 2-part webinar series, participants will learn:

the characteristics of an effective partnership
positive ways to strengthen the board-executive relationship
how to handle conflict between the board and executive
how to promote transparency and accountability

Cost

$50 for Nonprofit Association of Washington Members (check the member resources page for the coupon code) and members of participating state associations (contact your state association for the special discount code)
$100 for Not-yet-members. Interested in becoming a member? Find more information here.
Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions.

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Who Should Attend

Board Members, incoming Board Chairs, other committee chairs, and Executive Directors are encouraged to attend.

Accessibility

Captioning: 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.
Visual 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.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Amanda Madorno is an executive leadership coach, consultant and planning facilitator who helps nonprofit leaders and their teams drive personal and organizational change. After many years in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser and executive, Amanda began consulting in 1994 and incorporated Roam Consulting LLC in 2001. Her firm focuses on helping leaders build the skills they need to lead with excellence, successfully navigate change, and create productive teams. She believes emotional intelligence is the cornerstone of leadership excellence and is a certified EQ practitioner.
A seasoned nonprofit interim executive, with more than 18 interim assignments under her belt, she brings real-life leadership experience to her coaching and consulting practice. Her clients include community health clinics, Native American tribes, associations, museums, independent schools, social service agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Credentialed in Equine Experiential Learning, Amanda blends her horse sense with her understanding of leadership. Leadership with Horses is an innovative leadership development experience that draws leaders and teams from around the globe. They join Amanda and her herd of horses in the arena to work together and make breakthroughs in their leadership skills and competencies.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington and Roam Consulting , in partnership with Common Good Vermont, Maine Association of Nonprofits, North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Kentucky Nonprofit Network, AZ Impact for Good, and Association of Kansas Nonprofits.

Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington

Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State

What every nonprofit needs to know to be compliant with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries rules

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 pm Pacific
How do I figure out who can be exempt from overtime pay?
What are the rules related to paying interns to take on projects?
Does safety and health law apply to all volunteer organizations?
Are you telling me that my organization needs an Accident Prevention Program even though we all work from home?

Nonprofits are required to follow worker-related laws in Washington. That means that every nonprofit needs to know what those laws are and how they relate to their work serving their community.
Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State provides an overview of what you need to know and why. During this session, we will walk through the three types of worker-related rules overseen by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: work standards, safety and health, and workers’ compensation. You will learn what nonprofit employers need to do to stay compliant in Washington State. You will hear about common challenges, as well as opportunities that you may have not known about. Share your experiences with colleagues and leave the session with a few action steps to move forward within your organization.
This workshop expands on the resources available through the new Nonprofit Labor & Industries Navigator resource, developed by nonprofit educator Nancy Bacon in partnership with the Department of Labor & Industries for employer outreach and education. To learn more, visit www.nonprofitlearning.center/LNI.

Cost
FREE. There is no charge for this event.

About the Presenter
Nancy Bacon is a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist who has worked for over 25 years in the nonprofit sector. She created many popular nonprofit learning programs, including Boards in Gear, Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits, the Nonprofit Safety Hero, and Disaster Planning for Nonprofits. Nancy has worked closely with Washington State Labor & Industries and the Nonprofit L&I Navigator team to produce this learning resource. She specializes in turning complicated information into actionable next steps. www.nancybacon.com
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Basic Mediation Training
2024-06-24 08:00 - 2024-06-28 17:00
REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 p.m. on June 18, 2024.
FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIRE session!

Monday, June 24
Tuesday, June 25
Wednesday, June 26
Thursday, June 27
Friday, June 28

Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Wenatchee Valley DRC (5 S Wenatchee, Suite 210; Wenatchee)
The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) is offering a Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association-approved Basic Mediation Training (BMT) course in Summer 2024.
The WVDRC offers this comprehensive conflict resolution course for anyone who:
• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal with conflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.
• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, or education field and needs relevant professional training.
The BMT course teaches the in-depth process of mediation, communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful and constructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in the workplace, home, or in our community.
Trainees who have completed the BMT course are eligible to begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
Our BMT is an interactive learning experience offered over 5 days (June 24-28). All training materials are provided. The registration fee is $550 per person. For groups of 3 or more persons from the same organization, registration is $450 per individual.
Training is approved for 36-38 Clock Hours for educators.
For more information and to register by check/cash, please contact WVDRC at info@wvdrc.org or call 509-888-0957.

Fundraising for Small Organizations
2024-07-10 08:00 - 09:00
ONLINE: Fundraising for Small Organizations

Date: July 10, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Organizer: Common Good Vermont

Organizer Website: View Organizer Website

Event Details

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
8:00AM – 9:00AM PT / 11:00AM – 12:00PM ET
Online
Hosted by Common Good Vermont

Register for Fundraising for Small Organizations

Feeling overwhelmed by fundraising? Are you a new Executive Director or Board member looking to gain fundraising skills? Are fundraising tasks always at the bottom of your to-do list? If you answered yes to any of these, this workshop may be for you!

Here’s what will be covered:

Some basic fundraising fundamentals
What makes up a winning pitch or compelling case
Prioritizing and strategizing to fit you, your organization, and resources available
Overcoming fears and hang-ups in fundraising
Creating good fundraising culture with shared responsibilities

If you have any questions, please reach out to certificates@commongoodvt.org.
About the Trainer:
Maeve McBride, PhD, is an associate with CPG Enterprises, a Vermont-based consulting firm that provides fundraising planning, coaching, advice, support, and training for nonprofits. She has a breadth of leadership and development skills, with 20 years of experience in non-profits, academia, and the private sector. Her strengths include fundraising, mentorship, facilitation, research, strategic thinking, innovation, and attention-to-detail. She delights in making things – teams, spreadsheets, campaigns, organizations – work better. She is dedicated to a relational and networked approach to social change and reparations. In addition to her consulting work with CPG Enterprises, Maeve stewards a community farm with her family and friends in Jericho, Vermont.
Questions about the event? Email lisa@commongoodvt.org.

Cost

The cost for this workshop is $35.
Please list Nonprofit Association of Washington as the Referring State Nonprofit Association/Network Member when you register.

Register for Fundraising for Small Organizations

Nonprofit Association of Washington is proud partner on this event hosted by Common Good Vermont.

Four Ways to Energize Your Fundraising
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00
August 7, 2024
12-1 pm Pacific | 3-4 pm Eastern
Why not take time during the slow days of summer to get ready for fall fundraising? What can you be doing now to maximize end of year giving?
Join us for a free webinar to help you get reenergized to raise money this Fall! This interactive session is designed for board and staff members who want to think about their fundraising strategy. Come ready with your biggest challenges and ideas that have made a difference.
THIS SESSION COVER SOME OF THE IDEAS CONTAINED WITHIN HOW TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION. If you attended that session, you will find this a good review.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Nancy Bacon has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars throughout her nonprofit career. She is a teacher and instructional designer who has served in the nonprofit roles of executive director, founding program director, board member, and volunteer since 1996. She founded and led the learning program at Washington’s nonprofit state association, developing core curriculum on boards, finance, law, planning and more now delivered statewide. She currently leads Nancy Bacon Consulting, a practice focused on learning and leadership in the nonprofit sector.

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Cybersecurity Basics: What you don't know that you don't know
2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Nonprofits are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks
A successful attack can disrupt email, critical applications, and data access, potentially crippling your organization for days, even weeks!
The Cyber Peace Institute reported that Microsoft’s 2021 Digital Defense Report found that nonprofits are the second most targeted sector by cybercriminals. Thirty-one percent (31% ) of all nation-state attacks against organizational domains are attacks on nonprofits.
Learn the steps you can take to protect your organization in this info-packed 1-hour presentation by cybersecurity expert Ron Watters of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Homeland Security.
You’ll learn:

Best practices to secure your organization
Vulnerabilities you might be overlooking
How to use FREE resources from CISA to strengthen your online security

Benefits:

Increase your cyber defense knowledge
Get actions steps you can take right away to safeguard your organization’s critical data and operations

Moderator
Ashwin Palekar
Ashwin brings 20 years of experience at Microsoft managing Windows software development, cloud computing programs, and standards for encryption and security in the tech industry. He is an expert strategist and program manager.
Presenter
Ron Watters
Ron Watters, MEd., CISSP, GSLC, Cybersecurity Advisor-Region 10 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security.
Based in Seattle, WA, he supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission of strengthening the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
His program coordinates cyber preparedness, risk mitigation, and incident response, and provides cybersecurity resources, including assessments, to the nation’s sixteen critical infrastructure sectors and state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities.
Before joining DHS, Ron served 27 years with the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve as a Submarine Sonar Technician and Diver.
Event Outcomes
Attendee’s will learn:

Specific threats faced by organizations
Proactive approaches to cybersecurity
Free resources available from CISA

Who Should Attend
This workshop is for nonprofit technology professionals and leadership, including operations, compliance officers, board members, and executive leadership.
Free Assistance from CISA
Learn more about CISA’s free incident response training resources at https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/Incident-Response-Training
About the TechOE Program
The Tech Outreach and Education program (TechOE) provides education, IT management, and planning services created exclusively to meet the needs of nonprofit professionals who lead and manage data security and technology. Our tech clinics, workshops, and consulting services are affordable, jargon-free, and vendor neutral. TechOE can support your efforts to secure your information systems and data, meet compliance responsibilities, and make impactful use of the technology you already use.
To see all upcoming TechOE events or watch videos and download resources from past events, visit the TechOE Events home page.
Got a tough decision about a tech investment coming up? Call on us for advice you can trust.
Program Manager, Kai Dailey, kai@501commons.org

This presentation is made possible by CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 501 Commons Executive Service Corps volunteers, and is hosted by the TechOE Program at 501 Commons

August Nonprofit Legal Clinic
2024-08-21 17:00 - 19:15
August Legal Clinic
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
5:00PM – 7:15PM PT
Online
Cost: Free
Hosted by Communities Rise
Communities Rise is hosting a legal clinic for nonprofits that are located in Washington state. Qualifying clients are paired with 1-2 attorneys for a free 1-hour legal consultation (at either 5:00 or 6:15) to discuss legal questions related to your nonprofit such as: start-up questions, intellectual property, nonprofit governance, choice of legal entity, etc.
Please note that Communities Rise is not able to assist with matters involving litigation or active disputes. If you are interested in attending the legal clinic, please email legalclinic@communities-rise.org to determine eligibility and register.

Making Advocacy Actionable
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:30
Make Advocacy Actionable
How to use what we know about the brain and behavior change to increase nonprofit advocacy
Thursday, August 22, 2024
10:00-11:30am Pacific | 1:00-2:30pm Eastern
Nonprofit people care so much about their missions. They’ve courageously stepped forward to make a difference in their communities, and they’ll move heaven and earth to deliver programs that improve lives. We need them to do one more courageous thing on top of all of this. We need them to advocate for their missions with policymakers who can influence budgets, policies, and implementation of public programs. We need them to add advocacy to their nonprofit portfolio.
This session brings together an adult learning expert and a nonprofit advocacy expert to explore what associations, nonprofit capacity organizations, and funders can do to increase nonprofit advocacy. We’ll provide alternatives to dry presentations about lobbying rules and doom-and-gloom calls to action. You’ll leave the session energized to evangelize nonprofit advocacy in ways that will motivate busy nonprofit people.
The session is interactive, giving you time to reflect and connect with others on what you are learning. The session includes a practical workbook to help you apply lessons learned.
PRESENTERS
Nancy Bacon (she/her) works at the intersection of adult learning and nonprofits. She is a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist who has worked in nearly every nonprofit role possible: Executive Director, program director, board chair, and fundraising lead. Nancy works with nonprofits, associations, networks, and government agencies to help nonprofits serve their communities with joy, confidence, and impact. She has trained thousands of people in-person and online, speaks on learning and leadership, and writes books and blogs on topics at the intersection of learning and nonprofits. Nancy created the advocacy curriculum used by three nonprofit state associations. www.nancybacon.com
Mary Alice Scott (she/her) is the Public Affairs Manager at Maine Association of Nonprofits, where she advocates on issues impacting the state’s nonprofit sector, keeps organizations updated about current policy trends, and trains nonprofit staff

Remember to use NANCY24 under “Partners” to receive the membership rate.

September Nonprofit Legal Clinic
2024-09-18 17:00 - 19:15
September Legal Clinic

September 18 | 5:00 pm  –  7:15 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 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.
All clinics will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Can’t attend this clinic? Don’t worry, these clinics occur monthly!
Our partnerships are important to us and we are thankful to Ventures for their collaboration in serving small businesses at our legal clinics!
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 legalclinic@communities-rise.org to learn more.

Volunteer Management: Attracting and Retaining Volunteers to Support Your Mission
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:30
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12:00-1:30 pm Pacific | 1:00-2:30 pm Mountain

Volunteers are a crucial resource for nonprofits. They build an organization’s capacity by lending helping hands to the mission. They bring ideas, perspectives, and expertise that strengthens how well a nonprofit can get its wok done.
During this session, we explore the system involved in effectively managing volunteers. We break down the task into its parts — volunteer recruitment, engagement, supervision, and support — to leave you with practical tools to implement right away. You’ll also learn about free resources that you can use to train your volunteers about safety and health.
This is an interactive session, so come ready to participate! It is designed for anyone within a nonprofit team involved in recruiting and supporting volunteers. Whether you are a dedicated volunteer coordinator or any other member of the team, you’ll get ideas on how to strengthen your volunteer program.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Nancy Bacon is a nonprofit educator who has served in the nonprofit roles of executive director, founding program director, board member, and volunteer since 1996. She regularly teaches in topics related to nonprofit practice. Nancy co-founded the Nonprofit Learning Center to provide small and rural nonprofits access to high quality nonprofit learning. Nancy also co-hosts the Nonprofit Radio Show, a podcast (free learning!) with tips and tools for small nonprofits.
COST
$10 for the session, which includes one and a half hours of learning and a copy of the Volunteer Management: Attracting and Retaining Volunteers to Support Your Mission workbook. Pre- and post-event emails will help you get ready and apply lessons to your organization.

Because this session is recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, no refunds are available. Be sure to register if you can’t attend live so that you can receive a copy of the recording!

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How Safe is Your Nonprofit? Essential Cybersecurity Questions for Leaders
2024-10-09 09:00 - 14:00
Join us for a free online event exclusively for nonprofit leaders, as we celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Hosted by 501 Commons’ Tech Outreach and Education program, this event explores the critical role members of leadership must play in cybersecurity and risk mitigation to ensure an organization’s mission is secure and resilient.
Four expert-led presentations will dive into the critical aspects of nonprofit cybersecurity leadership from three perspectives:

communicating with IT support staff and vendors
governance strategies and metrics
assessing cybersecurity insurance needs.

Our speakers will equip you with the knowledge to set clear expectations with IT support staff and vendors, ask the right questions, and effectively evaluate the answers you receive.
You’ll learn:

Leadership’s role in cybersecurity management and risk mitigation
Essential questions you need to ask your IT team, vendors, and insurance brokers to understand your organization’s current cybersecurity measures and risk

Can’t attend all the talks? All program presentations will be recorded and available after clinic day for registered guests.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Speakers
Kat McDivitt, MBA, PMP
Senior Leader, Compliance Certification (FedRAMP, ISMAP) Programs at Cisco Systems. Expert in compliance and integrating business and cybersecurity. She holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.
She is passionate about bridging security and business leadership, ensuring that complex IT topics are effectively communicated to support informed decision-making. At Cisco, Kat manages global compliance certification for Cisco’s diverse software solutions ensuring they adhere to standards such as FedRAMP, EUCS, and ISMAP. This responsibility has unlocked substantial business potential and enhanced Cisco’s reputation as a trusted partner in the federal market.
Kat honed her technical skills by leading instructional design programs, developing and launching successful eLearning and certification programs, including the Cisco Certified Customer Success Manager program, the Automation Bootcamp, and the Cisco Certified Networking Associate FastTrack program.
She is a proud member of the The Order of the Sword and Shield, the first and only academic and professional honor society dedicated exclusively to homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, cyber and information security, and all protective security disciplines. Membership reflects her commitment to continuous learning and excellence in her field.
Shayla Treadwell, Ph.D.
Vice President, Goverance, Risk, and Compliance at ECS. Expert in cybersecurity risk and compliance and organizational psychology.
Shayla is an experienced cybersecurity and risk executive with over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. She excels in integrating psychological principles with advanced cybersecurity practices. Shayla is a visionary leader committed to continuous improvement and innovation to ensure that organizations are well-equipped to meet current and future cybersecurity challenges. She is a member of the Cyber Security Summit Think Tank, a multi-stakeholder consortium that brings together industry, government and academic interests in an effort to improve the state of cyber security on both a domestic and international level.
A renowned international speaker, Shayla is known for delivering powerful and engaging presentations on cybersecurity, risk management, and organizational psychology.
Dara Gibson, President InfraGard Arizona and Cyber Liability Expert
Dara is a cyber risk management expert who orchestrates alliances with top legal and insurance providers. With a background in cybersecurity and project management, and a master’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University, Dara has established a track record of building and enhancing incident capabilities for business clients that are both reactive and proactive.
Dara curently serves as the president of InfraGard Arizona. InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. She champions industry connections that foster business growth and the security of critical infrastructure. She has served as president of the Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Phoenix-AZ Affiliate and Senior Cyber Insurance Manager at Optiv.
Erin Heiser, Cybersecurity Insurance Broker at Corvus Insurance
Risk and Response Manager at Corvus Insurance. Erin is an experienced insurance broker specializing in Cyber and Technology E&O Liability. She manages cross-functional teams to arrive at the most strategic and efficient financial risk management solution for nonprofits and for-profit businesses. She will be joined by members of her team representing technical security, underwriting, and broker perspectives on the cybersecurity insurance needs of nonprofits.
Danial Ahmed, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Corvus Insurance
Danial supports cyber insurance underwriters in assessing cyber risk at scale and risk selection. He develops technical guidance related to proactive security measures and IT best practices to policyholders via security consultations. He serves as an advisor and technical point of triage for various internal teams at Corvus and manages a vendor marketplace of 40+ cybersecurity solutions and services. He holds a M.S. in Cybersecurity from Canisius University.
Attendees will learn
By attending the presentations, you will:

Gain a foundational understanding of how to assess the effectiveness of your organization’s cybersecurity efforts.

Increase your skill navigating cybersecurity conversations with technology professionals.

Who should attend?
This is a non-technical talk for anyone who serves in the capacity (formal or informal) as a nonprofit leader, including executive directors, board members, operations managers, deputy directors, program managers, and IT leadership.
Attendees will receive
• Essential Cybersecurity Questions for Nonprofit Managers
• Cybersecurity Essentials for Nonprofits
• Access to presentation recordings
• Information about 501 Commons Tech Services
About the Tech Clinic
Each Tech Clinic focuses on a specific information technology theme and brings technology speakers, consultants, and nonprofits together for presentations and discussions that are designed for nonprofit leaders and IT support staff.
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