Events
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The Board-Executive Relationship: A Partnership that Works
Partner Learning Events2-Part Series Tuesday, June 11 & Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:00PM – 2:00PM PT Online Via Zoom *Please note this series was originally scheduled for March 2024 but was rescheduled for June 2024 No relationship is more important to the health of your nonprofit than the one between the board and its executive director. A strong and…
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Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State
Partner Learning EventsNavigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State What every nonprofit needs to know to be compliant with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries rules Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific How do I figure out who can be exempt from overtime pay? What are the rules related to paying interns to take on projects?…
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Basic Mediation Training
Partner Learning EventsREGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 p.m. on June 18, 2024. FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIRE session! Monday, June 24 Tuesday, June 25 Wednesday, June 26 Thursday, June 27 Friday, June 28 Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Wenatchee Valley DRC (5 S Wenatchee, Suite 210; Wenatchee) The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC)…
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Fundraising for Small Organizations
Partner Learning EventsONLINE: Fundraising for Small Organizations Date: July 10, 2024 Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Organizer: Common Good Vermont Organizer Website: View Organizer Website Event Details Wednesday, July 10, 2024 8:00AM – 9:00AM PT / 11:00AM – 12:00PM ET Online Hosted by Common Good Vermont Register for Fundraising for Small Organizations Feeling overwhelmed by fundraising? Are you a new…
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Four Ways to Energize Your Fundraising
Partner Learning EventsAugust 7, 2024 12-1 pm Pacific | 3-4 pm Eastern Why not take time during the slow days of summer to get ready for fall fundraising? What can you be doing now to maximize end of year giving? Join us for a free webinar to help you get reenergized to raise money this Fall! This interactive session is…
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Cybersecurity Basics: What you don’t know that you don’t know
Partner Learning EventsNonprofits are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks A successful attack can disrupt email, critical applications, and data access, potentially crippling your organization for days, even weeks! The Cyber Peace Institute reported that Microsoft’s 2021 Digital Defense Report found that nonprofits are the second most targeted sector by cybercriminals. Thirty-one percent (31% ) of all nation-state…
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Board Social & Networking Event – WENATCHEE
Nonprofit Practices InstituteTheme: Board Composition & Recruitment The Nonprofit Practices Institute is partnering with nonprofits across the region to host Board Socials & Networking Events! Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and network with board members from your community. Is your organization interested in partnering with us to host a Board Social in another…
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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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August Nonprofit Legal Clinic
Partner Learning EventsAugust Legal Clinic Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:00PM - 7:15PM PT Online Cost: Free Hosted by Communities Rise Communities Rise is hosting a legal clinic for nonprofits that are located in Washington state. Qualifying clients are paired with 1-2 attorneys for a free 1-hour legal consultation (at either 5:00 or 6:15) to discuss legal questions related to…
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Making Advocacy Actionable
Partner Learning EventsMake Advocacy Actionable How to use what we know about the brain and behavior change to increase nonprofit advocacy Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:00-11:30am Pacific | 1:00-2:30pm Eastern Nonprofit people care so much about their missions. They've courageously stepped forward to make a difference in their communities, and they'll move heaven and earth to deliver…
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Board Social & Networking Event – OMAK
Nonprofit Practices InstituteTheme: Board Composition & Recruitment The Nonprofit Practices Institute is partnering with nonprofits across the region to host Board Socials & Networking Events! Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and network with board members from your community. Is your organization interested in partnering with us to host a Board Social in another community…
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Tech Talks for Nonprofits: Introduction to Canva
Nonprofit Practices InstituteJoin us for this 30-minute webinar (plus 15 minutes of optional Q&A) on Canva led by Becca Freimuth, Communications Specialist for NCESD. Canva is an online graphic design tool that can create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos, and more. Becca will be sharing tips and tricks to help you navigate this incredible tool…
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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…
