Events
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March Legal Clinic
Partner Learning EventsCommunities 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…
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101 Grant Writing Essentials – Wenatchee
Nonprofit Practices InstituteBegin your journey into learning the skills of grantwriting. This one-day session will get you up to speed on the five sections of a grant proposal and teach you to navigate through common roadblocks. You will begin writing a grant proposal with step-by-step guidance, identifying essential waypoints to develop a compelling and concise proposal. Learning…
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101 Grant Writing Essentials – Moses Lake
Nonprofit Practices InstituteBegin your journey into learning the skills of grantwriting. This one-day session will get you up to speed on the five sections of a grant proposal and teach you to navigate through common roadblocks. You will begin writing a grant proposal with step-by-step guidance, identifying essential waypoints to develop a compelling and concise proposal. Learning…
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WA Rural Nonprofit Gathering
Partner Learning EventsOnline: Rural Nonprofit Gathering – Rural Panel Discussion: Challenges, Opportunities & Favorite Resources Thursday, March 28th, 2024 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm PST Free Online via Zoom Rural nonprofits often face various challenges that limit their total capacity. Farmer’s Markets, Summer Camps, Community Health Centers, and Pet Shelters affect Washington communities. Limited budgets, staff turnover, lack of visibility,…
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Boards in Gear – live Spanish interpretation
Partner Learning EventsThursday, April 11, 2023 12:00PM – 2:00PM PT Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded This webinar will have Spanish interpretation You joined a nonprofit board because you care about the organization’s mission. You want your contributions as a board member to positively affect the issues addressed by the organization. As a board, you…
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April Legal Clinic
Partner Learning EventsCommunities 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…
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201 Advanced Grant Writing – Pateros
Nonprofit Practices Institute101 Grant Writing Essentials is required before taking 201 Advanced Grant Writing Building from your work in the first session, cruise into advanced strategies of grant writing such as incorporating storytelling, empowering language, framing theory, powerful statistics, and powerful impact. Learning Objectives: • Continue writing a 'real-life' grant proposal from grantwriting essentials and receive feedback…
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201 Advanced Grant Writing – Quincy
Nonprofit Practices Institute101 Grant Writing Essentials is required before taking 201 Advanced Grant Writing Building from your work in the first session, cruise into advanced strategies of grant writing such as incorporating storytelling, empowering language, framing theory, powerful statistics, and powerful impact. Learning Objectives: • Continue writing a 'real-life' grant proposal from grantwriting essentials and receive feedback…
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301 Government Grants – Wenatchee
Nonprofit Practices Institute101 Grant Writing Essentials and 201 Grant Writing Essentials are both required before taking 301 Government Grants In this final session, learn how to find federal grant opportunities, understand requests for proposal (RFPs), and write federal grant proposals. Learning Objectives: Understand how to search for federal grant opportunities and determine if your organization is a…
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Rising Tides: A Roundtable of Development Professionals in Greater Wenatchee
Nonprofit Practices InstituteRising Tides: A Roundtable of Development Professionals in Greater Wenatchee Quarterly on the 4th Thursday of the Month from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Community Foundation of NCW (9 S Wenatchee Ave) Bring your lunch and connect with other development professionals in the Wenatchee Valley! 2024 Dates: January 25, 2024: Donor Advised Funds April 25, 2024:…
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Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits – live Spanish interpretation
Partner Learning EventsThursday, May 2, 2024 12:00PM – 2:00PM PT Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded This workshop will have live Spanish interpretation. We each have our own experiences with finance that may stir up excitement, mixed feelings, or uneasiness. These feelings can shape how we approach our relationship to nonprofit finance. Approaching nonprofit finance…
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Active Listening Workshop: Learn to Listen – Listen to Learn
Partner Learning EventsLearning how to listen improves relationships, conversations, and comprehension. Discover and practice techniques for invaluable communication skills. What is really going on at the heart of a conflict? Learn about uncovering underlying issues and interests and how to foster meaningful conversation. Objectives: · To examine and practice active listening skills · To explore the role…
Upcoming Events
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OLYMPIA: Nonprofit Action Day and Legislative Reception
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…
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ONLINE: February Fundraising Clinic
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…
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ONLINE: Grant Writing Essentials Virtual Workshop
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.…
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ONLINE: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
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…
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ONLINE: February Legal Clinic
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…
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ONLINE: Grants Management Virtual Workshop
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…
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WENATCHEE: De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution Training
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…
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ONLINE: March Grant Writing Clinic
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…
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ONLINE: March Legal Clinic
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…
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ONLINE: Let’s Go Legal
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…
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ONLINE: Budgeting for Impact – Nonprofit Budget Essentials
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.…
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WENATCHEE: Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit
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…
