Community Foundation of North Central Washington

September Nonprofit Legal Clinic
2024-09-18 17:00 - 19:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
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!

Sponsored by:

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.
Want to keep up on other 501 Commons events, trainings, programs, discounts and grant opportunities? Sign up for our newsletter and bookmark featured events by 501 Commons and others.
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Have questions about the Tech Clinic, contact kai@501commons.org.

Happy Hour - Wenatchee
2024-10-10 16:30 - 18:00
NCW Tech Alliance, The Community Foundation of NCW, and The Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI) are partnering together to host Happy Hour in Wenatchee on October 10 at Pinnacle Beerworks.
Join us for a drink to discuss tech, business, and nonprofit work, make new connections, and celebrate community.
This event is free and open to the public so please feel free to share this event with your networks. We hope you can join us!

A Whole Lotta B.S. (Behavioral Science) about Cybersecurity
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00
A few simple changes in your technology habits can bring Peace of Mind.
Let’s be honest: most of us find cybersecurity frustrating. Thinking up long complex passwords, trying to find our phones when we need a code to log in to an account… it’s a pain!
And if we believe the scary cybersecurity headlines about cyber-attacks and data breaches, none of it seems to be working. How do we make sense of it all? If you find it confusing, you’re not alone.
New research from the National Cybersecurity Alliance reveals insights about the public’s attitudes and beliefs about security. With your participation, we’ll compare what you think to our research participants and cut through the confusion to give you easy, practical advice and tips on how to keep yourself, your family, and your organization safe and secure.
Topics covered:

Attitudes about cybersecurity (survey based on a global representative sample)
Passwords
MFA
Phishing in all its forms
Updating software
Public trust in AI
Backing up your personal data

Presenter
Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance
Lisa is on a mission to empower people and organizations to stay safe online, so that everyone can experience the benefits of technology without worry. Lisa started her career in marketing with Ford Motor Company before migrating to automotive technology and eventually security. Lisa is honored to serve on the U.S. Secret Service Cyber Investigations Advisory Board. She is a recognized thought leader in security awareness and education with a track record of engaging and empowering people to protect themselves, their families, and their organizations.
Event Outcomes
After attending, you’ll be able to:

Compare and contrast your own attitudes and beliefs about cybersecurity with the findings of recent international research.
Apply practical tips and advice to improve your personal online safety practices and the work practices in your organization.
Advocate for the use of easy cyber safety actions to your family, friends, your organization, and community.

Who Should Attend
This is a community event for anyone who uses the internet! All are welcome, nonprofit staff, volunteers, leadership, board members, and the community members you serve. Invite your friends and family! Anyone who would like to learn more about how to stay safe online is invited to attend this highly interactive and lively event.
Get Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training
for Your Entire Organization – Staff and Volunteers!
Did you know that you can use this online event as a formal training opportunity for your nonprofit staff and volunteers? Contact kai@501commons.org to register your nonprofit.
Attendees you specify will receive an email containing the link to the live Zoom presentation and a link to the associated 30-minute self-paced tutorial, along with an introduction to the topic, and instructions on how to complete the training.

The tutorial includes a recap of this presentation’s main points oriented to the nonprofit workplace and a knowledge check activity to reenforce the learning.
Your training manager will receive a report on presentation attendance and tutorial completion for all registered staff members and volunteers.
Completion reports will be sent out toward the end of November to give registrants 30 days to complete their tutorial.
A recording of the presentation will be posted to the tutorial the next business day after the event for those who would like to view it again.

If you are looking to provide cybersecurity training for your nonprofit, October Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to take advantage of this no-cost opportunity to provide introductory cybersecurity awareness training to your organization.
Contact kai@501commons.org for more information, including the tutorial content and format and learning outcomes.
Share this event with your family and friends, and the community members your organization serves.
Research supports the benefit of basic cybersecurity awareness training. Yet there is a lack of accessible training for the general public. Please share this free event with your communities and family. Get the word out. Contact kai@501commons.org for a free toolkit that you can use to spread the word.
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
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
501 Commons has joined thousands of organizations around the world and the National Cybersecurity Alliance in a global effort to promote cybersecurity education and organizational resilience. Join us by adding your organization to the list at https://staysafeonline.org/programs/champion/
Follow #cybersecurityawarenessmonth on your favorite social media.
View additional National Cybersecurity Alliance Partner events at
https://staysafeonline.org/events-programs/

This presentation is made possible by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and our program sponsor Costco.
Thank you!

October Nonprofit Legal Clinic
2024-10-16 17:00 - 19:15
October Legal Clinic

October 16 | 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.

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (live Spanish interpretation)
2024-10-17 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday, October 17, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded
There will be live Spanish Interpretation for this webinar
Finanzas liberadas para organizaciones sin fines de lucro
Jueves 17 de octubre de 2024
12:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m., hora del Pacífico
En línea a través de Zoom: este seminario web se grabará
Este seminario web será en inglés con interpretación en español

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.

The 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

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits is Part 2 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 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 be sent the recording and materials after the webinar.

Accessibility
Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.

Interpretation: We will have live Spanish interpretation for this webinar. 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.

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

Thriving Together NCW Summit
2024-10-23 08:00 - 16:00
Thriving Together NCW Summit

Join us as we come together as a network to begin mapping out our collective path toward creating a region where everyone can thrive.

Date and time

Wednesday, October 23 · 8am – 4pm PDT

Location

Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan
104 West Woodin Avenue Chelan, WA 98816
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About this event

We are excited to announce the Thriving Together NCW Summit, which will take place this fall on October 23rd. This is an opportunity for us to come together as a network and feel inspired and collectively begin creating a region where everyone can thrive. Together, we can dive into the themes that impact our region’s wellbeing and begin to lay the foundation for future partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
Event Details
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Campbell’s Resort, Chelan, WA
Why attend?
This summit is designed to foster collaboration and unity among partners as we work toward common goals. Thriving Together NCW recognizes that we are all interconnected and that we can’t achieve everything we want by operating separately. By coming together and harnessing insights from diverse groups across the region, we can begin moving toward shared understanding, learning and action. This is an opportunity for each of you to play a role in the foundation we are creating for a healthier, more resilient North Central Washington.
Agenda Highlights

Learn about the Vital Conditions for Health and Wellbeing and regional network efforts
Review results from the North Central Washington Wellbeing Survey
Attend learning and capacity building breakout sessions
Network with regional partners working toward shared goals

Who should attend?

Grassroot and Nonprofit Organizations
Community Leaders and Advocates
Healthcare Professionals
Policymakers
Educators

Lodging:
Attendees are financially responsible for their own travel and accommodations. If you would like to stay overnight in Chelan, there are a set number of rooms reserved at Campbell’s and the is group code #783183.
Stay Tuned
Check back in the coming weeks for a full agenda and list of guest speakers.

Federal Funding Blueprint: Finding & Managing Federal Grants in a Changing Environment
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded

If your organization is planning to apply for one of the tens of thousands of major grants the federal government will award in the coming year, you need to know about the many changes that have already been or may be made in the coming year. Join us for an engaging webinar where we will discuss recent changes to SAM.gov and Grants.gov, best practices in grants management, and potential legislative changes to single audits, indirect rates, and more.
Learning Objectives:

Illustrate how to search and apply for sources of federal awards through the Grants.gov website.
Summarize the Uniform Guidance that governs federal grants policies.
Identify common grants management procedures and pitfalls to avoid.
Share proposed legislative changes to federal grants management.

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

Who Should Attend

Charitable organizations new to the world of federal grants, those looking for best practices in federal awards management, and current grantees interested in federal grant reforms.

Recording

This session will be recorded. The recording and materials will be sent to participants after the event.

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

​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.

Dan Tritch is a Director with YPTC and has dedicated the majority of his career to nonprofits because he believes deeply in the power of people to impact their communities. His expertise includes grant accounting, month-end closings, and the creation and interpretation of financial reports.

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

Motivational Interviewing
2024-11-07 08:00 - 2024-11-08 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 November 7th and 8th from 9:00am-4:00pm at the North Central Educational Services District (NCESD) 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 at the reduced cost of $25 per person. Lunch, beverages and snacks will be provided to attendees. Please list any dietary restrictions and accommodations in the order form, or contact Teresa Davis at teresa@thrivingncw.org

ONLINE: QuickBooks Fundamentals 3 Day Webinar Series- Desktop
2024-11-12 11:00 - 2024-11-14 13:30
Date: November 12, 2024 – November 14, 2024Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Organizer: QuickBooks Made Easy for NonprofitsOrganizer Website: View Organizer Website
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Event Details

Tuesday, November 12 – Thursday, November 14, 2024
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT/ 2:00PM – 4:30PM ET
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.

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

ONLINE: Executive Director Coffee Hour
2024-11-13 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
9:00 AM -10:00 AM
Online via Zoom

Join Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima , 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. 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.

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 enable automated captioning.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks 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.

Thanks to Nonprofit Association of Washington members for supporting the nonprofit community in Washington!

Contact

Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x106
Email: membership@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Let’s Go Legal
2024-11-13 12:00 - 14:00
Event Details

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:00pm-2:00pm PT
Online via Zoom – This workshop will be recorded

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

ONLINE: Navigating Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Changes for Your Nonprofit
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:30
Event Details

Thursday, November 14, 2024
12:00PM – 1:30PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Balancing organizational needs with increasing minimum wage and overtime-exempt salary thresholds can be challenging for nonprofits in Washington. In 2025, Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour, and with that, the minimum salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees will rise.
In this 90-minute presentation you will:

Learn why the minimum wage increases and how this impacts which employees can be considered overtime “exempt.”
Understand the distinction between exempt and non-exempt pay.
Learn techniques and important information to assist employees in understanding and complying with these changes.
Understand specific employer challenges for implementing increasing minimum wage and exempt levels.

Cost

This workshop is free.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

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

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Margaret Grace Henning (she/her)
Senior Human Resources Consultant, 501 Commons

Margaret is a human resources professional with more than 20 years of experience in the HR field. She has directed HR in organizations ranging from 3–650 employees in size in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, with a focus in biotech and healthcare. Throughout her career Margaret has had the opportunity and honor to guide teams through tremendous tasks and changes. She also trains managers and team members with an energetic and engaging facilitation style.
In addition to her Bachelor’s degree from Occidental College, Margaret has earned several high-level HR designations: an SPHR with a lifetime designation (Senior Human Resources Professional), SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional), and CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) from World at Work. Born in Nebraska, she has also lived in California, New Mexico, Texas, and now happily calls Gig Harbor, Washington home.

Brenda Fay (she/her)
Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Brenda has 14 years of service with L&I. Her journey began in L&I’s Crime Victims Compensation Program, where she compassionately assisted crime victims. From there, Brenda transitioned to workers’ compensation as a claims manager, supporting workers in their times of need, and later took on wage investigations as an Industrial Relations Agent in the Employment Standards Program. In her current role as an integral member of the outreach team, Brenda conducts engaging monthly educational webinars that delve into various Employment Standards Program responsibilities. She also travels across the state to deliver in-person presentations.
Originally hailing from the beautiful Roatan Bay Islands in Honduras, Brenda moved to Southern California at the age of 12 and spent 15 vibrant years there. Now, she calls Olympia, WA home, where she lives with her husband and their spirited 2-year-old Yorkie, Yuki.
Recently, Brenda celebrated a milestone moment as she attended her daughter’s graduation from Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea. When she is not busy travelling, Brenda enjoys hiking and has a passion for reading. She is currently tackling her ambitious goal of 24 books this year, already on book 14 and counting, with a deadline of December ​

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: QuickBooks Fundamentals 3 Day Webinar Series- Online
2024-11-19 11:00 - 2024-11-21 13:30
Date: November 19, 2024 – November 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Organizer: QuickBooks Made Easy for NonprofitsOrganizer Website: View Organizer Website
Add to Calendar

Event Details

Tuesday, November 19 – Thursday, November 21, 2024
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT/ 2:00PM – 4:30PM ET
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.

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

Advocacy Building Blocks: An Introduction to Advocacy for Nonprofits
2024-11-19 12:00 - 16:00
Date and time

Tuesday, November 19 · 12 – 4pm PST

Location

Confluence Technology Center
285 Technology Center Way #102 Wenatchee, WA 98801

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way #102, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Cost: Free
Lunch: A full lunch will be provided for attendees at no extra cost to you.

What to expect:
Join us and our partners at the Nonprofit Association of Washington for a discussion about why policy and advocacy work is essential to achieving nonprofit missions. We’ll provide an overview of advocacy, lobbying and what you need to know to stay compliant with state and federal laws.
You can expect answers to questions like:
Why do we advocate?
What is advocacy and lobbying?
What do we need to know to stay compliant?
How do we talk to decision-makers about the issues that affect our communities?
How do we take action on issues that affect our communities?
Who should attend?
Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers interested in advocacy are encouraged to attend.
Our facilitator:
Tiffany Brace, Policy Director
Tiffany became Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Policy Director in October of 2022. She brings 10 years of experience in social work, public policy, and advocacy across disability rights, voter engagement, education, childcare access, and healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from Seattle University and her Master of Social Work in Administration and Policy Practice from the University of Washington. Tiffany is passionate about supporting nonprofits, their workers, and those they benefit to advocate for a thriving Washington. When she’s not deep-diving into a policy proposal or meeting with advocates, Tiffany is often found baking up seasonal treats for the gluten free community. Tiffany will say yes to any invitation as long as her dog, Yuki, is invited too.

ONLINE: Nonprofit Innovation Summit: Creating Sustainable Cultures of Wellbeing
2024-11-20 10:00 - 15:00
Event Details

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
10:00AM – 3:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Join us for our next Nonprofit Innovation Summit – Creating Sustainable Cultures of Wellbeing. This interactive virtual Summit will provide space to reflect on what you need as an individual and team to create a sustainable culture of wellbeing. We’ll explore practical strategies and outline a plan to put those strategies into action.
Learn about the latest research and trends on how the evolving workplace is affecting our wellbeing and organizational impact. Discover the essentials for creating a sustainable workplace wellbeing action plan. Delve into practices for navigating overwhelm, anxiety, and change. And invite your team to join you in this work!

Morning Keynote
How to Create a Culture of Well-Being for Yourself, Team, and Organization While Changing the World with Meico Marquette Whitlock
As a nonprofit professional, you are driven to do more and more, often with fewer and fewer resources. But there comes a breaking point where your passion dwindles under the weight of pressure, the mission suffers, and you feel like you love the work more than it loves you back.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Creating a healthier workplace requires a long-term commitment to transforming burnout culture, where overwhelm is an accepted norm, to a culture that supports our whole health and fuels us to do good sustainably for the long haul. It’s about more than occasional gift cards, branded swag, and happy hours.
This interactive session will provide a space to reflect on what you need as an individual and a team to create a sustainable culture of well-being while well-doing. We’ll explore practical strategies and outline a plan for putting them into action so you can thrive in the evolving workplace without self-sacrifice.

Learning Intentions:

Review the latest research and trends on how the evolving workplace is impacting our well-being and organizational impact
Explore practices for taking care of yourself and your team while making an impact
Learn the essentials for creating a sustainable workplace well-being action plan

Afternoon Session
Navigating Overwhelm, Anxiety, and Change with Erick Seelbach
Overwhelm. Anxiety. Stress. Change. All of these can keep us from focusing on what we need to, and if unaddressed, can have a significant impact on our mental, spiritual, and physical health. Fortunately, there are several practical things we can do to navigate these.
Following the rhythms and cycles of nature, fall is a time of transition and change as we harvest wisdom and prepare for winter’s looking inward, introspection, and reflection. During fall, we focus on personal growth, letting go of the past, and embracing change. It’s a great time to learn to strengthen and trust our intuition, connect our minds and hearts, and let our authenticity guide us.
In this session, we’ll work through a variety of aspects of the navigation process, and we’ll leave with some ideas of things to do or areas for further exploration. Come with an open mind and heart.
Together we’ll explore how to:

Identify your values, support systems, and self-care activities so that you can keep yourself grounded and centered throughout the change process;
Recognize what you have control over and what you don’t so that you can spend your energy on what will really get you through the change;
Exercise your intuition so that any change you make is in alignment with who you are and who you want to be;
Identify things that trigger anxiety and overwhelm for you so that you can be prepared for whatever shows up;
Understand the ways that anxiety and overwhelm show up for you so that you can more quickly recognize when they are impacting you;
Learn methods for reducing anxiety and overwhelm that resonate with you so that you can be more proactive in working through them.

Agenda
10:00AM -12:00PM PT – Morning Keynote: How to Create a Culture of Well-Being for Yourself, Team, and Organization While Changing the World with Meico Marquette Whitlock
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT – Lunch break
1:00PM – 3:00PM PT – Afternoon Session: Navigating Overwhelm, Anxiety, and Change with Erick Seelbach

Cost

$20 for NAWA Members – Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$40 for Not-yet-Members. Interested in becoming a NAWA Member? Learn more about membership here.

Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop.
Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Who Should Attend

Organizational change work requires engagement from all parts of an organization. For this reason, we strongly encourage teams of board and staff to attend and learn together.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event and have access to the recording for 90 days after the webinar. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

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

Meico Marquette Whitlock (he/him), Founder and CEO, Mindful Techie |
Workplace Being Strategist & Trainer
Meico is a workplace well-being strategist who helps mission-driven professionals prioritize their well-being so they can elevate their well-doing. During his previous career in the tech, nonprofit, and government sectors, he experienced more than his fair share of burnout and overwhelm in the name of making a difference. As a recovering workaholic, he uses what he’s learned to help changemakers make an impact without self-sacrifice.
He is the author of the Amazon-bestseller How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back: A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World and The Intention Planner: A Daily Planner & Structured Accountability System for Changemakers, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. He partners with mission-driven professionals to create strategies and deliver programs that scale impact while sustaining the right balance between life, work, and technology in today’s changing world.
He has worked with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cigna, and Greenpeace, and has been a featured speaker on ABC News, Fox 5, and Radio One. He’s also a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world’s best vegan chili! 🙂
He holds an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Morehouse College.

Erick Seelbach (she/her)
Erick graduated from The Evergreen State College with a Master of Arts in Teaching. For over 20 years, her work in HIV led her to many different corners of volunteer, nonprofit and government settings: as a participant in HIV vaccine and prevention research studies, a leader of various research community advisory boards, a graduate of several leadership institutes, an outreach worker, a technical assistance and training provider, a grant writer and reviewer, a conference planner, and more. Erick served as the Executive Director of PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation), chaired the Pierce County Human Services Coalition, and served as the President of the Board and later as the Interim Executive Director of the Nonprofit Association of Washington. Currently Erick owns and operates The Liminal Mirror, a coaching and consulting business, and works with Third Sector Company on nonprofit leadership continuity solutions.

Thanks to Our Partners

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

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Nonprofit Advocacy Hour
2024-11-21 13:00 - 14:00
Event Details

Thursday, November 21, 2024
1:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online via Zoom

Nonprofit Advocacy Hour is a gathering to discuss and collaborate on issues affecting the nonprofit sector. Come connect, learn and share what’s important to you. All are welcome, regardless of role or official advocacy experience. Our standard agenda for these meetings includes:

Intros/Connections
Spotlight (more information about a policy or campaign)
NAWA Updates and Upcoming Events
Partner Updates (that’s you!)
How can we support one another?
What’s on the horizon?

Have questions? Contact Tiffany@nonprofitwa.org
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Cost

This event is free to attend!

Who Should Attend

All who are interested in advocacy are welcome, regardless of role or official advocacy experience.

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.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: Tiffany@nonprofitwa.org

Nonprofit Sustainability: Building a Solid Foundation for the Next Year, 5 Years, and 10 Years
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00
December 3 | 12:00 pm  –  1:00 pm
Where
This event will be hosted virtually
Registrants will receive an attendance link
Register: https://communitiesrise.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/37
Event Details
Why do so many nonprofit organizations close down before achieving their goals? Join us for a discussion of common internal problems that end nonprofits and how they can be avoided by laying down a stronger foundation for the organization.
We will discuss several relevant topics, such as:

how nonprofit leadership necessarily differs from for-profit business leadership,
issues that can arise when your internal power structures don’t align with your values, with a look at alternative governance models,
how community building and staff wellness often determine your organization’s longevity,
and more.

Attendees will learn specific strategies that can yield results during their organization’s next year, next five years, and next ten years.
About the Speakers
Communities Rise provides free capacity building services and free legal advice to nonprofit organizations and small businesses, with a focus on supporting BIPOC-led organizations. This presentation is informed by our experience advising several nonprofit organizations and community groups over the years.
Khyree Smith (he/they) is an educator, facilitator, and lifelong Seattleite who has worked in various roles within the Austin Foundation, OneWorld Now, and Seattle University. Khyree has been fortunate to provide services for thousands of youth and young adults throughout king County, often known commonly as “Coach Khyree.” Khyree believes in doing work “for the sake of the children,” holding the importance that any work you do should be in efforts to make a safe, happy, and flourishing world for youth to grow up in, and to continue to live in as adults.
Livio De La Cruz (he/him) is a nonprofit attorney who brings several years of experience building, growing, and supporting grassroots, nonprofit organizations. Originally born in the Dominican Republic, Livio grew up in New York and Arizona before moving to Seattle in 2014. Before law school, Livio was a talented software engineer and indie videogame developer. His interest in law began when he became deeply involved with activist groups and nonprofit organizations. Livio became a lawyer in order to deepen and amplify his contributions to these movements, and he developed a specialty in nonprofit law in order to strengthen these community-led organizations. Livio’s legal practice is greatly informed by his experience being a nonprofit founder himself.

Communities Rise fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic oppression. To create an equitable system, we pursue cross-sector collaboration, and provide capacity building and legal services for community organizations and small businesses.

SEATTLE: Advocacy Building Blocks: An Introduction to Advocacy for Nonprofits
2024-12-10 09:00 - 12:00
Date/Location/Cost:
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: George Town Squared, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Location: 5601 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108,
Venue: Google Map Link: + Google Map
Ticket: $30.00

Tickets
To purchase tickets, visit: https://nonprofitwa.org/event/seattle-advocacy-building-blocks-an-introduction-to-advocacy-for-nonprofits/

Event Details

Advocacy Building Blocks
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9am-12pm
Georgetown Squared, 3rd Floor Conference Room
5601 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Join NAWA’s Policy Director and nonprofit advocates for a discussion about why policy and advocacy work is essential to achieving nonprofit missions. We’ll provide an overview of advocacy, lobbying and what you need to know to stay compliant with state and federal laws.
You can expect answers to questions like:

Why do we advocate?
What is advocacy and lobbying?
What do we need to know to stay compliant?
How do we talk to decision-makers about the issues that affect our communities?
How do we take action on issues that affect our communities?

Cost

$15 for NAWA Members – Check the Member Resources page for the coupon code.
$30 for Not-Yet-Members. Interested in becoming a NAWA Member? Learn more about membership 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

Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers interested in advocacy are encouraged to attend.

Important Information about Safety and Health

To ensure the health and safety of attendees at our in-person events, NAWA will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities regarding infectious diseases such as COVID-19. These regulations may change rapidly, so please check current government guidelines for the event location before attending. Please do not attend an in-person event if you feel sick or are showing symptoms known to be associated with COVID-19 or another infectious disease. NAWA will provide masks at all in-person events and anyone attending should feel comfortable requesting or wearing one.

Accessibility

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 or blind a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speakers

Tiffany Brace (she/her)

Tiffany became Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Policy Director in October of 2022. She brings 10 years of experience in social work, public policy, and advocacy across disability rights, voter engagement, education, childcare access, and healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from Seattle University and her Master of Social Work in Administration and Policy Practice from the University of Washington. Tiffany is passionate about supporting nonprofits, their workers, and those they benefit to advocate for a thriving Washington. When she’s not deep-diving into a policy proposal or meeting with advocates, Tiffany is often found baking up seasonal treats for the gluten free community. Tiffany will say yes to any invitation as long as her dog, Yuki, is invited too.

Erick Seelbach (she/her)
Erick graduated from The Evergreen State College with a Master of Arts in Teaching. For over 20 years, her work in HIV led her to many different corners of volunteer, nonprofit and government settings: as a participant in HIV vaccine and prevention research studies, a leader of various research community advisory boards, a graduate of several leadership institutes, an outreach worker, a technical assistance and training provider, a grant writer and reviewer, a conference planner, and more. Erick served as the Executive Director of PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation), chaired the Pierce County Human Services Coalition, and served as the President of the Board and later as the Interim Executive Director of the Nonprofit Association of Washington. Currently Erick owns and operates The Liminal Mirror, a coaching and consulting business, and works with Third Sector Company on nonprofit leadership continuity solutions.

Thanks to Our Partners

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

Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:30
Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
December 10 | 12:00 pm  –  1:30 pm
Free

Where
This event will be hosted virtually
Registrants will receive an attendance link

To register, visit: https://communitiesrise.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/36
Join us for a tour of various legal issues that can pose risks to your nonprofit organization if not handled correctly. This webinar will help nonprofit leaders understand and use our Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist to make sure their organizations are set up for success. Some of the topics covered include: state law compliance, 501(c)(3) law compliance, corporate governance requirements, fundraising, employment law issues, intellectual property, and more.

Communities Rise fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic oppression. To create an equitable system, we pursue cross-sector collaboration, and provide capacity building and legal services for community organizations and small businesses.

ONLINE: Executive Director Coffee Hour
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00
ONLINE: Executive Director Coffee Hour

Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ticket: Free

Tickets
To sign up, visit: https://nonprofitwa.org/event/online-ed-coffee-hour/

Event Details

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
9:00am – 10:00am PT
Online via Zoom

Join Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima , 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. 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.

Cost

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

Save the Date: Executive Director Gatherings
We invite executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, to join us for an afternoon of shared learning and connection at our upcoming Executive Director Gatherings:

January 15, 2025
April 23, 2025
June 5, 2025

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.

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x104
Email: membership@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Equity in Action: Crafting Competetive Compensation Strategies for Nonprofits
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:00
ONLINE: Equity in Action: Crafting Competitive Compensation Strategies for Nonprofits

Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Organizer: Common Good Vermont
Organizer Website: View Organizer Website
Add to Calendar

Event Details

Thursday, December 12, 2024
10:00AM – 11:00AM PT / 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET
Common Good Vermont

Register for the Equity in Action Workshop

Is your nonprofit grappling with limited funding, salary compression, and/or retention issues, all while trying to maintain equity and transparency? This webinar will explore how pay transparency can serve as a roadmap for overcoming these challenges. Learn how to build equitable compensation programs that align with your values and create a sustainable future for your organization.
Key Takeaways:

How to develop a clear compensation philosophy and align it with your organizational values.
Steps to implement pay transparency effectively while mitigating risks like inequity perception and talent drain.
Building equitable salary structures that address salary compression and support retention.

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@commongoodvt.org.

Cost

$35

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

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

Powerhouse Boards
2025-01-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-15 16:00 - 18:00
Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission

January 8 and 15 (Wednesdays)
4:00-6:00 pm Pacific | 7:00-9:00pm Eastern
Register now – Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission – Zoom
“I really needed to be re-ignited on my board. This did the trick.”
“Inspirational, clarifying, grounding, necessary.”
“I believe this was worth every moment of my time.”
Powerhouse boards bring energy to their work. They make good decisions on behalf of their mission. They are nimble, influential, effective, and connected. You may have seen such a board in your community—maybe you serve on one. If so, you know the joy when a group of people comes together and makes a difference.

Powerhouse Boards is a 2-part online class designed to leave you ready to serve with more joy, confidence, and results. By the end of our four hours together, you will have:

A strategy for recruiting diverse, mission-aligned people to your board
A clear sense of what the job is (and an excitement to do it!)
A deeper understanding of legal responsibilities
A recipe for committees and meetings centered on purpose and results
Practical ways to involve board members in fundraising

You will feel more confident, connected, and joyful about how your board can best achieve your mission.

Here’s a summary of the two sessions:
JANUARY 8
PART 1: Build a powerhouse board of members who know the job

Let’s start at the beginning to understand the core purpose of your organization and how you can assemble the right people to achieve your goals. When you have a clear sense of what you do and why, you can explain this purpose to people outside your organization—like potential funders, policymakers, and board members. You will understand how a diverse board sets you up for success and how to achieve greater diversity on your board. You will have a compass in hand to make decisions that will sustain your organization over time.
The right people will be ready to serve if they know the job and basic skills needed to do it. This includes the roles and responsibilities of any board member, as well as ways to customize the role to the people ready to serve. We will discuss risk and ways to think about the risks most threatening your organization. Board members who stand with two feet on the job are better able to achieve a mission.

JANUARY 15
PART 2: Work well together
Boards have a lot on their plate, so let’s talk about tips and tools to help your board work well together. The number one barrier cited by board members is time, so let’s unpack how to be more effective, efficient, and expansive with the time you have! Since so much work happens at meetings, we’ll unpack the core elements of an effective meeting. You’ll learn how to use committees to make good decisions. And our favorite topic of all: how to get every board member involved in raising money for your organization. You’ll leave with “ready to go” ideas on how to bring in more money to better achieve your mission.

Register now – Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission – Zoom

ABOUT THE SERIES
Powerhouse Boards was designed for board members and those who work closely with them, like Executive Directors and staff leaders. You will have opportunities to connect with your peers through breakout conversations. If you complete the course wishing your whole board were there, you will learn how to access the on-demand version of this course, the Nonprofit Board Certificate Program, at www.nonprofitlearning.center.
All participants will receive a digital copy of the 24-page Powerhouse Boards Workbook to use throughout the session and to keep as a planning tool. The workbook is available in English and Spanish.
The series is scheduled to be at a time when busy board members are able to attend. You are welcome to bring your dinner, a glass of wine, or a cup of tea. It is interactive, so be ready to participate between bites.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Nancy Bacon has trained thousands of board members and those who work with them. She is an educator who has served in the nonprofit roles of executive director, founding program director, board member, and volunteer since 1996. She created a portfolio of nonprofit classes and resources available to all nonprofits in Washington State, including Boards in Gear, Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits, and Let’s Go Legal. In 2022, Nancy launched the Nonprofit Learning Center to ensure all nonprofit leaders anywhere in the country have access to outcome-based learning: www.nonprofitlearning.center. Nancy is known for delivering highly engaging online learning that rivals being together in a room. www.nancybacon.com

COST
$59.00 for two-part class and all learning tools
This includes four hours of learning, the digital Powerhouse Boards Workbook, tools to use in board orientation, and pre- and post-learning exercises designed to strengthen your board practice. Because the course will be recorded– and all registrants will receive the recordings of live sessions– no refunds are available in case of cancellation.
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Register now – Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission – Zoom

Lunch and Learn Online - Key Strategies for Building a Strong Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Team
2025-01-13 14:00 - 15:00
Lunch & Learn Webinar
Key Strategies for Building a Strong Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Team

This session will cover a variety of topics for effective board and volunteer management, including:

Recruitment and orientation to ensure new members are mission-aligned and ready to contribute
The importance of fostering diversity and inclusivity within your board
Practical methods for retaining motivated board members and volunteers
How to leverage technology to enhance board and volunteer performance

Sanjukta (Shama) Shams, CFRE, is a seasoned executive passionate about driving positive social change and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. She is the host of the podcast From Passion to Purpose and the author of Nonprofit Fundraising – Lessons from the Trenches. Currently, she serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Uplift Northwest and teaches nonprofit storytelling at North Seattle College and Edmonds College.
Registration is FREE for members and $25 for non-members. A webinar link will be provided in the registration confirmation message.

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January Tech Clinic: Building a Cybersecurity Awareness Program (Year 2)
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:30
January Tech Clinic: Building a Cybersecurity Awareness Program (Year 2)

501 Commons reflects on its cybersecurity awareness program. Recaps years 1 and 2, plus lessons learned. Bring your own stories to share!

Date and time

Wednesday, January 15 · 1 – 2:30pm PST

Location

Online – Register Here

Agenda

1:00 PM – 1:40 PM
A Case Study: Building a Cybersecurity Awareness Program

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

The number of attendees for this informal, meeting-style talk will be limited to allow for in-depth conversation. Sign up early to reserve a spot!
If you are in the early stages of building a security, compliance, or awareness program or considering one, or if you are currently working on developing a program, bring your questions, ideas, and experiences to share with the attendees.
We will also discuss the use of phishing simulation tools as a component of an awareness program.
Speaker

Kai Dailey
Kai has 25 years of experience as a consultant and business process analyst. She joined 501 Commons as an Executive Service Corps member in 2018 completing several projects for Plan IT and Pathways. She developed the IT security program at 501 Commons and currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer and TechOE Program Manager. She lives with her family in Spokane, Washington.

Tech Clinic Outcomes
• Learn how a cybersecurity awareness program enables security and compliance
• Imagine the purpose and scope for building an action-learning oriented awareness program for your organization
• Apply lessons learned from the case study shared to planning a cybersecurity awareness program for your organization
Who Should Attend
• This non-technical talk is for nonprofit professionals of all disciplines, including operations, compliance officers, IT professionals, board members, executive leadership, HR, and training professionals
Attendees will receive
• A planning guide that (a) summarizes the tactical steps discussed and (b) roadmaps how to apply the action-learning model within a small organization.
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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Have questions about the Tech Clinic, contact kai@501commons.org.

ONLINE: Executive Director Gathering
2025-01-15 15:00 - 17:00
Event Details

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
3:00PM -5:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded
Register Here

The role of a nonprofit executive director is full of opportunities and challenges. All too often those holding this pivotal position may feel isolated or alone on their journey. The Executive Director Gathering provides a space to learn together, support each other, and share wisdom. We invite executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, to join us for an afternoon of shared learning and connection led by NAWA’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima.

Cost

This gathering is free to attend.

Who Should Attend

All executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, are welcome.

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

Neal Mizushima, Executive Director, Nonprofit Association of Washington
Neal Mizushima brings to the Nonprofit Association of Washington decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. He has a proven record of designing and implementing programs that effectively address community challenges, advocating for change at the city and state level, providing transformational learning opportunities around leadership, trauma-informed approach, change management, and equitable and inclusive practices.
In his most recent role as Director of Programs at Bellevue LifeSpring, and in the role prior as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Hopelink, Neal has focused on building the systems, policies, procedures, culture, and capacity to serve the community in the most effective and equitable ways possible. With experience in small, medium, and large nonprofits at various stages of growth, Neal is eager to work with the vast array of nonprofits that serve Washington.
While originally from California, Neal has spent nearly all of his adult life in Washington and loves the evergreen state. Neal and his family can often be found exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the specific regional foods each area has to offer. He looks forward to hearing specific recommendations from all of our partners across the state.

Thanks to Our Partner

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

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

Engaging, Equipping, & Retaining Volunteers (3-Part Series)
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00
Engaging, Equipping, & Retaining Volunteers

Explore promising practices, tools and resources for effectively engaging volunteers in the delivery of your organization’s mission.

Register Here

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Please note: this course is offered as a three-part series with individual sessions taking place on January 16, 23, and 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. It is recommended that participants engage in all three sessions.
You only need to purchase ONE ticket per person for the entire series!
For a busy nonprofit professional, effectively managing volunteers can seem challenging, even daunting. This series will provide a helpful framework for developing or enhancing your volunteer program. After watching a series of short videos, reflecting upon your volunteer program’s goals, and joining in peer discussions, you will gain insight and ideas that you can immediately use!
Each week you will watch three twelve-minute videos at your leisure along with handouts to support self-reflection. The prep work shouldn’t take more than an hour to complete but is important to ensure that you and your peers get the most out of the live sessions!
Thanks to generous funding from United Way of King County, the entire series is offered to organizations serving King County for $15, and to the larger community for $45. A limited number of scholarships are available. If the fee is a barrier for you, please contact Jan@501Commons.org for more information.
Session 1 of 3 | Volunteer Management Strategy | Live Discussion on January 16, 10-11 a.m.
Effective volunteer engagement begins with a strong strategy. We will explore the importance of aligning your volunteer program with your organization’s mission and creating a philosophy statement for volunteer involvement. We encourage you to share the videos with your organization’s leaders and to discuss the purpose of volunteers before the live session.
Session 2 of 3 | Effective Volunteer Recruitment | Live Discussion on January 23, 10-11 a.m.
We build on the first session by discussing how to develop clear volunteer position descriptions, as well as recruit, match, and set volunteers up for success.
Session 3 of 3 | Volunteer Engagement Session 2 of 3 | Live Discussion on January 30, 10-11 a.m.
With a solid foundation in place, we dive into supervision, recognition, and evaluating your volunteer program.
About the Presenters
The online videos are conducted by Nancy A. Gaston, CVA.
Nancy is a consultant with Gifts Differing and 501 Commons. She has been the executive director of a volunteer-staffed crisis line, a county-wide volunteer center, and a volunteer chore service organization. As a trainer, she has presented sessions on volunteer engagement at local, regional, national, and international conferences.
Nancy holds a degree in English and journalism from Eastern Michigan University and a graduate degree in theology from McGill University in Montreal. She is a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration and a certified trainer with Oregon Volunteers. Nancy has served on many boards of directors, including the Clark County YWCA, the Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, Assistance League Southwest Washington, and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation. She volunteers regularly with her faith community and is a lunch buddy at a local elementary school.
The live discussions are facilitated by Jan Burrell, 501 Commons Consulting Services Manager.
Jan Burrell has spent the last 25 years helping volunteers make a difference in their communities. She holds a degree in organizational communication from Chico State University and a certificate in volunteer management from Washington State University. As 501 Commons’ Consulting Services Manager, Jan works with skilled volunteers to boost the capacity of nonprofit clients. She is adept at ensuring that nonprofit clients’ and volunteers’ expectations are mutually achieved.
For more information:
Questions about this series? Contact 501 Commons.
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Happily Ever After: Telling Your Unique Story As A Nonprofit
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:30
Happily Ever After: Telling Your Unique Story as a Nonprofit

Thursday, January 16, 2025
11:00 – 12:30 PM PST
FREE

Register Here

January Monthly Training

Every day, people are bombarded by 6,000 media and marketing messages. For nonprofits to compete, they must leverage their greatest asset – the power of storytelling. Whether it is a polar bear illustrating the importance of saving the environment or people sharing their lives on Youtube.com, everybody responds to a story. This workshop will share best practices on how you can get your story heard.
This webinar will provide tools, fool-proof strategies, and templates that will equip nonprofits with:

Learning why storytelling works and how marketers use it effectively
Equipping nonprofit executives with how to construct your story to make it “stick”
Sharing how to build a storytelling culture; and
Evaluating your existing marketing efforts and take them to the next level

Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:

Understand the needs for and benefits of recognition and rewards for volunteers
Learn some techniques for volunteer recognition and ideas for volunteer rewards
Learn about nominating volunteers for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and Key Volunteer of the Year Award

Presenter: Suzanne Smith

Suzanne Smith, MBA, is a coach and consultant for social organizations, helping them enhance their impact and achieve measurable results. With nearly three decades of experience in the social sector, she has developed award-winning programs and initiatives recognized for their innovation. Suzanne earned her MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business as a CASE scholar and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Arlington and SMU.
She authors Social TrendSpotter, a highly regarded blog blending social sector insights with storytelling, and has contributed to publications like Forbes and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Suzanne’s work has earned her accolades such as the Next Generation Social Entrepreneur Award from the Social Enterprise Alliance. A committed community leader, she has served on numerous boards and commissions in Dallas and supported various nonprofits across North Texas.
