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  • 201 Advanced Grant Writing – Quincy

    Grant Writing Series
    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    101 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…

  • 301 Government Grants – Wenatchee

    Grant Writing Series
    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    101 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…

  • Rising Tides: A Roundtable of Development Professionals in Greater Wenatchee

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    Rising 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:…

  • Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits – live Spanish interpretation

    Partner Learning Events

    Thursday, 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…

  • Washington State Nonprofit Conference

    Partner Learning Events

    Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Washington State Nonprofit Conference, brought to you by Nonprofit Association of Washington. This year’s Washington State Nonprofit Conference will be online May 14-16 with regional celebrations in Central WA (May 17), Eastern WA (May 20), and Western WA (May 22)! There will be powerful keynote speakers, memorable…

  • Active Listening Workshop: Learn to Listen – Listen to Learn

    Partner Learning Events

    Learning 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…

  • De-escalation Training

    Partner Learning Events

    Course objectives: · Explore conflict dynamics & active listening · Gain a basic understanding of the interest-based conflict model · Learn best practices for self-de-escalation & de-escalation of others · Practice conflict resolution skills for peaceful problem solving A ll training materials will be provided. Training facilitated by Wenatchee Valley DRC. Registration fee supports the…

  • Tech Talk for Nonprofits – Social Media Strategies

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    Join us for this 30-minute webinar (plus 15 minutes of optional Q&A) on social media strategies led by expert Dominick Bonny, founder and co-owner of Digital Media Northwest, a full-service digital marketing agency. Dominick will cover basic tips and tricks and demonstrate ways to make your social content more interesting and engaging for your audience.…

  • Cultural Futures: Funding, Policy, & Advocacy for Cultural Nonprofits & Businesses

    Partner Learning Events

    Cultural Futures is our FREE funding, policy, and advocacy workshop for cultural businesses and supporters!   This spring, we invite you to join your local partners for Cultural Futures! Cultural Futures is Inspire Washington’s annual post-State Legislative Session tour when we visit communities to share what happened during the 2024 Legislative Session. It's our job to alert…

  • Cultural Faces: Funding, Policy, & Advocacy for Cultural Nonprofits & Businesses

    Partner Learning Events

    Cultural Futures is our FREE funding, policy, and advocacy workshop for cultural businesses and supporters!   This spring, we invite you to join your local partners for Cultural Futures! Cultural Futures is Inspire Washington’s annual post-State Legislative Session tour when we visit communities to share what happened during the 2024 Legislative Session. It's our job to alert…

  • Creating an Inclusive Environment for Diverse Populations

    Partner Learning Events

    The Urgency of Awareness: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Diverse Populations Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Chelan Douglas Community Action Council invites you to attend Urgency of Awareness: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Diverse Populations, a day long training program led by international presenter Jodi Pfarr in which attendees will…

  • Cash Forecasting

    Partner Learning Events

    Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM PT Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded Cash Forecasting offers detailed instructions for converting your annual budget to a cash forecast, and a special focus on available resources, especially utilization of cash with donor restrictions and without donor restrictions. Learning Objectives: Introduce and share cash management best practices,…

Upcoming Events

  • OMAK: Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit

    April 2 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Event Details Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM PT Community Foundation of North Central Washington Omak Office Omak, 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…

  • ONLINE: April Grant Writing Clinic

    April 6 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    April Grant Writing Clinic April 6 | 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…

  • ONLINE: April Fundraising Clinic

    April 13 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    April Fundraising Clinic April 13 | 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…

  • ONLINE: April Legal Clinic

    April 22 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    April Legal Clinic April 22 | 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: May Grant Writing Clinic

    May 4 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    May Grant Writing Clinic May 4| 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: WA State Nonprofit Conference

    May 6 - May 7

    2026 Washington State Nonprofit Conference Nonprofits Get It Done The Washington State Nonprofit Conference (WSNC) is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state bringing together nonprofit leaders to learn, connect, and inspire. This year’s Washington State Nonprofit Conference will be online May 6-7 with in-person regional WSNC locations in Tacoma (Monday, May 11) and…

  • ONLINE: Grant Writing Essentials Virtual Workshop

    May 13 @ 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: Grants Management Virtual Workshop

    May 20 @ 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…

  • ONLINE: May Legal Clinic

    May 20 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    May Legal Clinic May 20 | 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…

  • ONLINE: June Grant Writing Clinic

    June 1 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    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…

  • ONLINE: June Fundraising Clinic

    June 8 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    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…

  • ONLINE: June Legal Clinic

    June 17 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    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…