Community Foundation of North Central Washington

ONLINE: June Grant Writing Clinic
2026-06-01 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
June Grant Writing Clinic

June 1| 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 oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicated to grant writing.
Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a request for proposal (RFP), application guidelines, draft proposal, a proposal not funded, or questions about grant searching, and an experienced grant writer will give you individualized guidance. Preference is given to orgs led by communities of color or other communities impacted by systemic oppression.
These services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule!
Can’t make this one? Grant writing consultation typically happens at CR on the first or second Monday of each month (except holidays), contact us today to schedule for a future date.
*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice*

ONLINE: June Fundraising Clinic
2026-06-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
June Fundraising Clinic

June 8 | 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 others historically disenfranchised.
These services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule!
Offered in partnership with AFP Advancement Northwest’s “Fundraisers on the Go”.
*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice. Contact us for more details.*

The EQ Edge (OMAK)
2026-06-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Foundation of NCW – Omak Office
CFNCW Office | 715A Okoma Drive, Omak, WA | Tuesday, June 9
10:00AM – 3:00PM
*Lunch will be provided. Please let us know your dietary restrictions when you register.
The EQ Edge helps organizations build confident leaders, emotionally intelligent teams, and cultures where people want to stay.
Get ready for a half-day, hands-on training that helps nonprofit professionals understand what emotional intelligence really is, why it’s the single most important skill for leadership and relationship success, and how to strengthen it through specific, learnable habits.

Through energizing activities and candid dialogue, you’ll describe and assess the four core EQ competencies, map your EQ strengths and blindspots, and apply practical tools to translate awareness into behavior that builds trust and impact. You’ll leave the session with your own EQ Edge Plan to sustain your growth after the session ends.

Learning Objectives:

Describe and assess the four EQ competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management
Map your EQ strengths and blind spots across self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
Practice tools to manage stress, build empathy, and strengthen difficult conversations
Build Your EQ Edge Plan: Commit to one habit and accountability check-in to sustain your growth

Margie (Thirlby) DuBois helps organizations build confident leaders, emotionally intelligent teams, and cultures where people want to stay. As a leadership trainer, speaker, facilitator, and coach, she blends research-

backed tools with practical strategies to teach the human behaviors that drive belonging, performance, and retention.
Margie is the creator of the 7 Habits of Confident Humans™ and The Five Star Manager™ frameworks, used by individuals, people leaders, and HR professionals to develop self-led employees who strengthen workplace culture through everyday leadership behaviors. Her learning experiences are known for being interactive, emotionally resonant, and immediately applicable. With 14 years of executive leadership experience (including leadership roles at Rebuilding Together and Reading Partners), along with lived experience navigating workplace bullying and cognitive diversity, Margie knows what it means to lead with resilience. Her experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to helping others lead with courage and integrity. Today, she partners with companies across industries to make confidence and human-centered leadership teachable skills and cultural advantages.

The Nonprofit Practices Institute (a partnership of the Icicle Fund and the Community Foundation of NCW) and Thriving Together NCW are co-sponsoring this training.

The EQ Edge (WENATCHEE)
2026-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
Confluence Technology Center | 285 Technology Center Way, #102, Wenatchee, WA | Wednesday, June 10
10:00AM – 3:00PM
*Lunch will be provided. Please let us know your dietary restrictions when you register.
The EQ Edge helps organizations build confident leaders, emotionally intelligent teams, and cultures where people want to stay.
Get ready for a half-day, hands-on training that helps nonprofit professionals understand what emotional intelligence really is, why it’s the single most important skill for leadership and relationship success, and how to strengthen it through specific, learnable habits.

Through energizing activities and candid dialogue, you’ll describe and assess the four core EQ competencies, map your EQ strengths and blindspots, and apply practical tools to translate awareness into behavior that builds trust and impact. You’ll leave the session with your own EQ Edge Plan to sustain your growth after the session ends.

Learning Objectives:

Describe and assess the four EQ competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management
Map your EQ strengths and blind spots across self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
Practice tools to manage stress, build empathy, and strengthen difficult conversations
Build Your EQ Edge Plan: Commit to one habit and accountability check-in to sustain your growth

Margie (Thirlby) DuBois helps organizations build confident leaders, emotionally intelligent teams, and cultures where people want to stay. As a leadership trainer, speaker, facilitator, and coach, she blends research-

backed tools with practical strategies to teach the human behaviors that drive belonging, performance, and retention.
Margie is the creator of the 7 Habits of Confident Humans™ and The Five Star Manager™ frameworks, used by individuals, people leaders, and HR professionals to develop self-led employees who strengthen workplace culture through everyday leadership behaviors. Her learning experiences are known for being interactive, emotionally resonant, and immediately applicable. With 14 years of executive leadership experience (including leadership roles at Rebuilding Together and Reading Partners), along with lived experience navigating workplace bullying and cognitive diversity, Margie knows what it means to lead with resilience. Her experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to helping others lead with courage and integrity. Today, she partners with companies across industries to make confidence and human-centered leadership teachable skills and cultural advantages.

The Nonprofit Practices Institute (a partnership of the Icicle Fund and the Community Foundation of NCW) and Thriving Together NCW are co-sponsoring this training.

TOPPENISH: Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good
2026-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Univesity
Forward, Together: Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good

Register

*Discount Code for NCW nonprofit leaders: NPISCHOLAR2026
Welcome to the 2026 Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good!
Where nonprofits, philanthropy, and others working for the greater good come together to learn, connect, and be inspired.
Nonprofit leaders are navigating real headwinds, and they are responding to change with grit, resilience, and perseverance. In 2026, a Fire Horse year often used to describe momentum and courageous action in uncertain times, nonprofits are moving forward through transition. The Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good creates space to learn, connect, and be inspired—helping leaders carry momentum forward, build confidence, and act with clarity and purpose.
This is also a conference about building power together: power rooted in equity, built through relationships, and grounded in shared values to advance the communities we serve.
Together we ground our work in shared purpose, strengthen how we turn service into action, and reinforce unity as a collective force for good.
Find the latest information about the Conference at our website: www.centralwanonprofits.org.
COST*
$110 per participant | $95 early bird until May 11

*Nonprofit leaders from Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant counties can use discount code NPISCHOLAR2026 at checkout to reduce the cost to $25. Discount sponsored by the Nonprofit Practices Institute (a partnership of the Community Foundation of NCW and Icicle Fund).

Includes a day full of learning, connection, and inspiration, morning and lunch sustenance, wrap-around learning, and so much more.
You will receive a confirmation email with attached receipt from our ticketing site shortly after registering. If you do not receive this, please check your spam folder.
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ONLINE: June Legal Clinic
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Online
June Legal Clinic

June 17 | 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 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 contact@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!
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 contact@communities-rise.org to learn more.
