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  • Advocacy and Lobbying 101: Legal Tips for 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Advocates

    Partner Learning Events

    501 Common's annual nonprofit advocacy training workshop returns on Thursday, Jan. 25 online. In a big election year, these sessions are a "must-do" for executives, community organizers, policy staff, and board members. 501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about policy issues and actions taken by elected officials, including the President. Elected officials…

  • Executive Director Confab! 2024 (Feb 1 – May 2024)

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    501 Commons is excited to be partnering with Incite! Consulting to bring this professional development opportunity to you. The training is ideal for new nonprofit executive directors and those who have been on the job for a while but still need support (due to no orientation, lack of job structure, and strained relationship with the…

  • Curious Conversations Series: Learn Mediation Skills (February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22)

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    We are bringing back our Curious Conversations series. This time around the series will be offered virtually so that everyone across our library district will have access to the wonderful information. Join us for a six-session education series to learn principles and skills used in mediation and restorative practices in Feburary. NCW Libraries is partnering…

  • De-Escalation Training

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    De-escalation training participants will: explore their relationship with conflict gain a basic understanding of the interest-based conflict model discuss best practices for self-de-escalation discuss best practices for de-escalation of others practice conflict resolution skills for de-escalation and peaceful problem solving All training materials will be provided. Training facilitated by Wenatchee Valley DRC. Registration fee supports…

  • Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits

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    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…

  • Curious Conversations Series: Learn Mediation Skills (February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22)

    Partner Learning Events

    We are bringing back our Curious Conversations series. This time around the series will be offered virtually so that everyone across our library district will have access to the wonderful information. Join us for a six-session education series to learn principles and skills used in mediation and restorative practices in Feburary. NCW Libraries is partnering…

  • Tech Talks for Nonprofits: Website Essentials with Karly Siroky

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    Join us for this insightful 30-minute webinar (plus 15 minutes of optional Q&A) led by website and brand expert Karly Siroky, the owner of Karma Design & founder of 509 Female Founders. Karly will guide you through the essential aspects of building and maintaining an effective website. Explore topics like design, content, accessibility, integration, user…

  • Curious Conversations Series: Learn Mediation Skills (February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22)

    Partner Learning Events

    We are bringing back our Curious Conversations series. This time around the series will be offered virtually so that everyone across our library district will have access to the wonderful information. Join us for a six-session education series to learn principles and skills used in mediation and restorative practices in Feburary. NCW Libraries is partnering…

  • February Legal Clinic

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    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…

  • Curious Conversations Series: Learn Mediation Skills (February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22)

    Partner Learning Events

    We are bringing back our Curious Conversations series. This time around the series will be offered virtually so that everyone across our library district will have access to the wonderful information. Join us for a six-session education series to learn principles and skills used in mediation and restorative practices in Feburary. NCW Libraries is partnering…

  • Let’s Go Legal

    Partner Learning Events

    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…

  • Board-Executive Relationship: A Partnership that Works (March 6 & 13)

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    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…

Upcoming Events

  • OLYMPIA: Nonprofit Action Day and Legislative Reception

    February 3 @ 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    Event Details Come to Olympia earlier in the day to participate in Nonprofit Action Day, and stay for the Legislative Reception with elected officials in the evening. Register for one or both events – we look forward to seeing you there! Nonprofit Action Day Tuesday, February 3, 2026 9:00AM – 2:30PM PT Community Foundation of South Puget…

  • ONLINE: February Fundraising Clinic

    February 9 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    February Fundraising Clinic February 9 | 5:30 pm  –  7:30 pm Free Join us for a FREE 2-hour consultation with a professional fundraiser. They will review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year. Preference is given to organizations based in and led by communities of color and indigenous, immigrant and refugee, queer and trans, low-income communities, and…

  • ONLINE: Grant Writing Essentials Virtual Workshop

    February 19 @ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    This one-day virtual session will offer insight on the five sections of grant a proposal and how to handle common roadblocks. Overview: This series is designed to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. Participants will receive a step-by-step introduction to crafting compelling and successful grant proposals.…

  • ONLINE: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits

    February 24 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Event Details Tuesday, February 24, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM PT  Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded 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…

  • ONLINE: February Legal Clinic

    February 25 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    February Legal Clinic February 25 | 5:00 pm  –  7:30 pm Free Held virtually via Zoom video call Communities Rise offers FREE monthly legal clinics to provide legal assistance to Washington-based small businesses and nonprofits! Legal clinics are held virtually via Zoom video call. Qualifying clients are paired with an attorney for a free 1-hour limited engagement legal consultation to…

  • ONLINE: Grants Management Virtual Workshop

    February 26 @ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    Overview This one-day, virtual session provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards. Grants Management is a virtual, one-day training that provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards, from compliance and reporting to fostering strong funder relationships. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to ensure…

  • WENATCHEE: De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution Training

    February 27 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Overview Participants will be equipped with active listening and de-escalation conflict resolution skills. Conflict Resolution Training Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time 9:00am-4:00pm (one hour lunch, meal provided) Location: Thriving Together NCW, 801 Eastmont Ave Ste C in East Wenatchee Cost: Free Join us for Conflict Resolution Training where you’ll learn valuable skills to help you navigate through disagreements. Wenatchee Valley…

  • ONLINE: March Grant Writing Clinic

    March 2 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    March Grant Writing Clinic March 2 | 3:30 pm  –  6:00 pm Free A joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings you a free service to increase your chances of receiving grant funding! This grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic…

  • ONLINE: March Legal Clinic

    March 18 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    March Legal Clinic March 18 | 5:00 pm  –  7:30 pm Free Held virtually via Zoom video call Communities Rise offers FREE monthly legal clinics to provide legal assistance to Washington-based small businesses and nonprofits! Legal clinics are held virtually via Zoom video call. Qualifying clients are paired with an attorney for a free 1-hour limited engagement legal consultation to…

  • ONLINE: Let’s Go Legal

    March 19 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Event Details Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM 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…

  • ONLINE: Budgeting for Impact – Nonprofit Budget Essentials

    March 25 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Event Details Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded This session provides an overview of the nonprofit budget process, and basic steps to develop, implement, and monitor the annual budget. We will also share short-term budget strategies nonprofits can use to help build long-term financial sustainability.…

  • WENATCHEE: Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit

    April 1 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Event Details Wednesday, April 1, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM PT Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee, WA A daylong workshop for leaders of small, all or mostly volunteer organizations wanting to learn the basics on how to deliver on your mission. Your organization exists to make a difference. A group of people got together—maybe including you—and founded a nonprofit…