Community Foundation of North Central Washington

ONLINE: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
2025-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Event Details

Thursday, May 1, 2025
4:00PM – 6:00PM 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 Unlocked for Nonprofits virtual workshop aims to help unlock your financial literacy. From key words and forms to understanding how everything fits together, you will increase your basic nonprofit finance knowledge.

The virtual workshop will cover:

Balance sheet
Income statement
IRS Form 990
Giving
Oversight

This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recording by email after the event. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so you we can send you the recording and materials.

The most valuable thing was to review the basics and to allow me to get a feel for what I do know and what I don’t know. It was helpful to confirm that many of the things that I am currently doing are correct.

– FUN Participant in Bellingham

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits is Part 2 of the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series.
Register for the series to strengthen your board’s performance and decision-making.

Learn More About the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series

Cost

Free – This event is free thanks to a partnership with the the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is aimed at nonprofit board members and nonprofit staff wanting to elevate financial knowledge within their organization. Teams are strongly encouraged.

Recording

This webinar will be recorded. Registrants will be sent the recording and materials after the webinar.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Julleen Snyder, CPA, CGMA, Partner, Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC
Julleen has been with Jacobson Jarvis since 1995 and has both practical experience within a not-for-profit organization, as well as a solid background in accounting and auditing. Julleen is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and helps nonprofits just starting with QuickBooks and those who are ready to review and modify their existing systems to better meet their needs. Julleen trains staff and volunteers to use QuickBooks more efficiently and helps solve accounting and payroll problems for her clients.

Thanks to Our Partners

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State and Jacobson Jarvis & Co.

Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

Learning To People Better Together - Session A
2025-05-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:30
Learning To People Better Together – Session A
Mon, May 5, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Join us for an exciting learning series where you will develop the historical literacy and contemporary skills needed to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your organization. Inclusive behaviors and practices are vital for organizational and personal growth. We will look at historical materials and case studies drawn from examples in North Central Washington and nationally. This equity and inclusion learning series is hosted by the North Central Washington Equity Alliance and presented by Four Strands Community Partners LLC, with the support of Thriving Together NCW.
We will be together for 9 sessions, integrating national and regional history, with equity and inclusion skills-building exercises you can bring back into your work and into your life. Our sessions will be virtual, except for the last session, which will be hybrid and will include dinner together. There will also be two optional in-person gatherings, and opportunities for a one-on-one session with the facilitator.
Eligibility: Open to all residents and organizations (nonprofit, for profit, government, etc.) in North Central Washington. Participants should be interested in establishing a sense of belonging and connection within their organization, their community service work and with North Central Washington residents.
Cost: $75 per person. Limited scholarships are available from the NCW Equity Alliance.

Tech Talk for Nonprofits: Time Tracking
2025-05-06 12:00 - 12:30
Date & Time
May 6, 2025 12:00 PM PST

Description
Join us for a 30-minute webinar, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A, on using technology tools to help you track time, tasks, and impact. People power nonprofits—and every minute counts. Whether you’re reporting for grants, maintaining compliance, or just trying to run a more efficient organization, time tracking matters. In this session, we’ll cover the essentials of labor law and introduce straightforward tech tools that make tracking time easier, more accurate, and more impactful. Colleen Malmassari of Back40Advisors will break down what you need to know about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Washington Minimum Wage Act (WMWA), with nonprofit-specific insight. Then, Dr. Sue Kane will share how nonprofits can leverage simple, accessible technology to streamline time management, support grant reporting, and reduce administrative burden. Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free, quarterly webinars hosted by NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).

Grants Management Virtual Workshop
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 15:00
Grants Management Virtual Workshop

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Location: Virtual/Zoom Operations
Overview: Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are offering this free, grant writing training to nonprofit professionals located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
This session 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 successful grant implementation while aligning with funder expectations and organizational goals.
Please not that you do not have to have taken the other workshop in this series, Grant Writing Essentials, in order to take this course..
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grants-management-virtual-workshop-tickets-1338909166359?aff=oddtdtcreator

Take Care of Your Heart
2025-05-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 09:00 - 15:00
Take Care of Your Heart

Wednesday, May 7, 202510:00 AM
Thursday, May 8, 20253:00 PM

Location: Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, 7375 Icicle Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Overview: We know that many are experiencing compassion fatigue or feel stressed. The needs, struggles, and uncertainties can sometimes feel endless. Your self-care and self-leadership are essential. The Take Care of Your Heart Wellness Retreat is an opportunity for you to nurture your wellbeing—building strength on every level: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual.
Dates & Times: Wednesday May 7th from 10am-5pm and Thursday, May 8th from 9am-3pm
Cost: $150
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-care-of-your-heart-tickets-1247578132779?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:30
Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training

May 8 | 12:00 pm  –  1:30 pm
Free

About the Webinar
Join us for a tour of various legal and compliance issues that can pose risks to your nonprofit organization if not handled correctly. This webinar will help nonprofit leaders understand and use our Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist to make sure their organizations are set up for success. Some of the topics covered include: state law compliance, 501(c)(3) law compliance, corporate governance requirements, fundraising rules, employment law issues, intellectual property concerns, and more.
This training will also provide special emphasis to key compliance issues relevant to successfully navigating the current political context.
This training is sponsored by the King County Best Starts for Kids levy, and we thank them for their partnership.
CLE Credits
This training is intended for both nonprofit leaders and attorneys. Attorneys who attend this training can receive CLE credits. Please include your WSBA number when registering.
About the Speaker

Livio De La Cruz is a Nonprofit Attorney at Communities Rise. Before law school, Livio volunteered with numerous nonprofits, serving on multiple boards and committees. He now regularly counsels nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations on a breadth of legal issues. Communities Rise is itself a nonprofit corporation which provides pro bono legal services and capacity building services to small nonprofit organizations and small businesses in Washington state. In addition to counseling clients, Livio also helps write and maintain Communities Rise’ nonprofit law publications, including the Washington Nonprofit Legal Checklist, which is the focus of this webinar.

May Grant Writing Clinic
2025-05-12 15:30 - 18:00
May Grant Writing Clinic

May 12 | 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*
Communities Rise Office
PO Box 28399
Seattle WA 98118
206-324-5850
communities-rise.org

Washington State Nonprofit Conference
2025-05-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-14 09:00 - 16:00
The 2025 Washington State Nonprofit Conference is coming up!

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 13-14 with in-person regional WSNC locations in Spokane (Friday, May 16) and Tacoma (Tuesday, May 20). Powerful keynote speakers, memorable workshops, and invaluable connections await!

Why Attend?
Come be a part of an active Conference community and connect with nonprofit peers from across Washington. At the 2025 Conference, we will explore the theme “Ready for Action” through online and in-person opportunities for learning, connection, and celebration.
Actions are engaging, and can spark movements, excite donors, and lead to positive change. Actions can be small or large, visible to many or meant for oneself, taken on by an individual, team, or community. You will generate new ideas and discover resources that will help you leave Ready for Action!

May 13
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Online

Welcome & keynote speaker
Two blocks of concurrent sessions
Partner Showcase sessions
Interactive, Community Board feature
Exhibitor & sponsor centers
Daily closing

May 14
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Online

Welcome & keynote speaker
Two blocks of concurrent sessions
Partner Showcase sessions
Interactive, Community Board feature
Exhibitor & sponsor centers
Daily closing

More information
For the latest news and updates on the 2025 Conference, sign up for Nonprofit Association of Washington newsletters. We’ll share the latest information, speakers, member early bird registration dates, and the best ways to engage at the 2025 Washington State Nonprofit Conference. Thank you and we look forward to learning with you!

In-Person Conference Days (Spokane) Also Available. Visit the site for more details.

Online: QuickBooks Fundamentals
2025-05-13 11:00 - 2025-05-15 13:30, 2025-05-14 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:30
Online: QuickBooks Fundamentals: 3-Day Webinar Series for Users of QuickBooks Online

Event Details

Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15, 2025
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT/ 2:00PM – 4:30PM ET
Online
Hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits

Register for QuickBooks Made Easy – Online

A 3-day webinar series (2.5 hours per day) teaching seven and a half hours of vital QuickBooks information specifically for non-profit organizations. From basic topics such as Setting Up Correct Accounts; Entering Your Programs; and Adding Your Annual Budget to more advanced topics such as Entering Donations and Grants; Essential Reports for the Board/Auditor; and Printing Personalized Donor Thank You Letters Directly from QuickBooks, Gregg covers all the bases.
Please Note: This webinar is for users of QuickBooks Online Version.
See the event link above to register and review the webinar agenda. All Participants will receive log-in information prior to the webinar.
Earn up to 7.5 hours of CPE credit! (2.5 each day)

Cost

NAWA Members: $109/day, or $229 for all three days (check the Member Resources page for the discount code)
Not-Yet-Members: $149/day, or $299 for all three days
Interested in becoming a member? Learn more about NAWA membership here.
Registration for this event is through Quick Books Made Easy for Nonprofits.

About the Speaker

Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience. Gregg has taught new users as well as other CPAs, who are themselves considered experts in the software. In total, he has taught over 4,500 seminars to more than 65,000 students. He currently teaches for over 30 Nonprofit State Associations, as well as annually at Scaling New Heights and QuickBooks Connect.

Nonprofit Association of Washington is proud to partner on this event hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits.

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

May Learning Session: Food as a Multisolver
2025-05-20 10:30 - 12:00
May Learning Session

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Location: Virtual/Zoom Operations
Overview: Our May Learning Session will explore the theme of Food as a Multisolver—highlighting how food systems can serve as powerful levers for advancing health, equity, belonging, environmental sustainability, and more!
These 90-minute interactive sessions will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you and your organization deepen its impact. By attending, you’ll gain practical tools, connect with like-minded partners, and be part of a larger movement working toward a thriving North Central Washington.
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t2xksWHQSGel_MhHqtBseA#/registration

May Legal Clinic
2025-05-21 05:00 - 19:15
May Legal Clinic

May 21 | 5:00 pm  –  7:15 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 legalclinic@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!
Our partnerships are important to us and we are thankful to Ventures for their collaboration in serving small businesses at our legal clinics!
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 legalclinic@communities-rise.org to learn more.

ONLINE ED Coffee Hour
2025-05-21 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
9:00am – 10:00am PT
Online via Zoom

Join Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima , for a check-in with your peers around the state.
What is going on for you? What difficult decisions are you facing? This is a chance to pause and connect with others who may understand your position. How can we, as fellow EDs & CEOs, support each other, learn together, and share wisdom to sustain ourselves through this crisis? We will spend much of our time in small group breakout sessions.
This is an ongoing monthly series. If you have registered for an Executive Director Coffee Hour in the past, you will automatically be sent the meeting information and do not need to register for future meetings.

Cost

Free & for members only- please check the Member Directories to see if you are a NAWA member.

Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop.
Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Who Should Attend

NAWA members who serve as Executive Director, CEO or an equivalent role in their organization.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

Presented By

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

Executive Orders: Impact on Funding, DEI Language & Sector Strategy
2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:00
Executive Orders: Impact on Funding, DEI Language & Sector Strategy

Format:
Webinar w/ Q&A
Description:
How are funders responding to Executive Orders? Are you changing your language or strategies? Join us for a collaborative working session led by PSGA board and DEI committee member Mary Gross. Together, we’ll examine three tools PSGA is using to track funder responses, flagged language, and strategy shifts—and then break out into sector-specific groups to share experiences and approaches. Sectors include Education, Homelessness, Environmental, Youth & Family Services, Arts & Culture, and more.
Schedule:
11:30 AM to Noon – Networking
Noon to 1:00 PM – Program
Registration:
Members: Free!
All Others: $15
*If our fees are an obstacle to joining, please visit our Scholarship page.
Reminders

For more information about the lunchtime programs, please visit the programs page.
Join the PSGA Member Network! After logging in on the PSGA website, you can sign up for the member network from the members’ welcome page. It is a forum where PSGA members exchange information and seek answers to grant-related questions.

About our lunchtime programs:
Lunchtime meetings offer a special guest presenter or panel discussion, with Q&A. Online registration is normally available no less than 3 weeks before the event date.

Venue
Virtual [Zoom]

Starts
Wed May 21 2025, 11:30am PT

Ends
Wed May 21 2025, 1:00pm PT

ONLINE: Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits: Logic Over Luck
2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:00
Event Details

Thursday, May 29, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Revenue recognition involves a lot more than the luck of the draw, as characterizing grants and contracts as exchange transactions or contributions can seem downright illogical at times! If you’re looking for some clarity, join us as we review current accounting guidance and dissect common challenges and complexities within the world of revenue recognition for nonprofits.
Learning Objectives:

Review the current guidance on accounting for revenue from contracts with customers versus accounting for contributions.
Summarize indicators for determining how to distinguish exchange transactions from contributions.
Identify common challenges and complexities in revenue recognition of contracts, awards, and contributions.
Learn about accounting for donations with restrictions and without restrictions.

Cost

Free for NAWA Members – Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$20 for Not-yet-Members. Interested in becoming a NAWA Member? Learn more about membership here.

Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop.
Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Who Should Attend

Nonprofit executives, board members, or finance staff who are new to managing or providing financial services for nonprofit organizations, or who would like a refresher on revenue recognition.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Dan Tritch, Your Part-Time Controller
Dan Tritch is a Director with YPTC and has dedicated the majority of his career to nonprofits because he believes deeply in the power of people to impact their communities. His expertise includes grant accounting, month-end closings, and the creation and interpretation of financial reports.

Sherry Lynch, Your Part-Time Controller
Photo and Bio Coming Soon!

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Your Part-Time Controller.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Board Evolution: How to Effectively Transition through the Cycles
2025-06-03 12:00 - 13:30
Event Details

Tuesday June 3, 2025
12:00PM – 1:30PM Pacific Time
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

A nonprofit board is not and cannot be static. To be effective, they must change and evolve just as their organizations change and grow. This workshop provides nonprofit leaders with a frame of reference to better understand a board’s challenges, help them move away from missed opportunities and personality clashes, and have more focused conversations and successful problem solving.
Specifically geared to nonprofit leaders, this session covers:

Nonprofit lifecycles for the board and organization
Lifecycle indicators and governance challenges
How board roles, functions, and composition typically change through the lifecycles
Organizational transitions as critical junctures in the lifecycle process

Learning Objectives

Gain a clear understanding of how your nonprofit’s and board’s life stage can help frame critical conversations, inform strategic decisions, and offer a starting point for capacity-building.
Acquire skills to clarify the board’s role, purpose, and functions to improve the effectiveness of your nonprofit.
Recognize when you’re in a transition that signals a lifecycle stage

Cost

Free for NAWA Members – Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$20 for Not-yet-Members. Interested in becoming a NAWA Member? Learn more about membership here.

Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop.
Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Amanda Madorno, Roam Consulting
Amanda is an award-winning leadership coach, consultant and planning facilitator who has worked with a wide range of nonprofits to achieve and sustain leadership excellence. A seasoned interim executive, Amanda brings to her clients a perspective informed by what she herself has learned as a leader. She brings deep and broad understanding of the nature of leadership and organizational transitions and leadership sustainability to her work. She helps nonprofit boards and leaders successfully navigate and steward the complexity of change with clarity, focus and confidence.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Let’s Go Legal
2025-06-04 16:00 - 18:00
Event Details

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
4:00pm-6:00pm 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 like a car, you need to register your nonprofit and know how to operate the organization. There are state and federal rules of the road to follow. Your nonprofit needs money and resources (fuel) to power the organization. The people in your car matter too, these are your nonprofit’s valuable workers. Lastly, similar to cars, every organization has a unique look and feel as well as special materials that you may want to protect. The session will also cover bylaws and how to use them to strengthen your board practices as well as advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector.
The virtual workshop will cover:

State Law
Federal Law
Fundraising
Employment Law
Intellectual Property Law

Let’s Go Legal is Part 3 of the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series. Register for the series to strengthen your board’s performance and decision-making.

Learn More About the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series

Cost

Free- This event is free thanks to the support of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff.

Recording

This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recording by email after the event. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so you we can send you the recording and materials.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speakers

Maha Jafarey, Microsoft
Maha Jafarey is Principal Corporate Counsel, Experiences and Devices division. She assists Microsoft 365 teams in navigating legal aspects like privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and security. With a deep-rooted belief in giving back, Maha has dedicated over 10 years to volunteering with organizations such as Washington Lawyers for the Arts, and Communities Rise, offering legal aid to underserved communities. She also takes pride in mentoring aspiring law students from BIPOC backgrounds, aiming to help them find their footing in the legal world. Passionate about equity and inclusion, Maha has actively participated in various boards and committees, striving to foster diversity and justice within and beyond the legal community. Her journey is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact.

Jacob Ferrari, Apex Law Group

Jacob Ferrari is an attorney with The Apex Law Group where he practices Business and Nonprofit law with a focus on churches and religious organizations. He regularly advises tax-exempt organizations and businesses on issues relating to formation, corporate governance and structure, and requirements for obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status. Prior to joining the firm, Jacob served as a law clerk to the Hon. David A. Kurtz of the Snohomish County Superior Court. Jacob regularly volunteers for organizations such as Communities Rise by providing pro bono legal services and serves with his church as a deacon.

Thanks to Our Partners

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State and Communities Rise.

Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Executive Director Gathering
2025-06-05 15:00 - 17:00
Event Details

Thursday, June 5, 2025
3:00PM – 5:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded

The role of a nonprofit executive director is full of opportunities and challenges. All too often those holding this pivotal position may feel isolated or alone on their journey. The Executive Director Gathering provides a space to learn together, support each other, and share wisdom. We invite executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, to join us for an afternoon of shared learning and connection led by NAWA’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima.

Cost

This gathering is free to attend.

Who Should Attend

All executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, are welcome.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Neal Mizushima, Executive Director, Nonprofit Association of Washington

Neal Mizushima brings to the Nonprofit Association of Washington decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. He has a proven record of designing and implementing programs that effectively address community challenges, advocating for change at the city and state level, providing transformational learning opportunities around leadership, trauma-informed approach, change management, and equitable and inclusive practices.
In his most recent role as Director of Programs at Bellevue LifeSpring, and in the role prior as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Hopelink, Neal has focused on building the systems, policies, procedures, culture, and capacity to serve the community in the most effective and equitable ways possible. With experience in small, medium, and large nonprofits at various stages of growth, Neal is eager to work with the vast array of nonprofits that serve Washington.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE ED Coffee Hour
2025-06-10 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
9:00am – 10:00am PT
Online via Zoom

Join Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima , for a check-in with your peers around the state.
What is going on for you? What difficult decisions are you facing? This is a chance to pause and connect with others who may understand your position. How can we, as fellow EDs & CEOs, support each other, learn together, and share wisdom to sustain ourselves through this crisis? We will spend much of our time in small group breakout sessions.
This is an ongoing monthly series. If you have registered for an Executive Director Coffee Hour in the past, you will automatically be sent the meeting information and do not need to register for future meetings.

Cost

Free & for members only- please check the Member Directories to see if you are a NAWA members.

Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop.
Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Who Should Attend

NAWA members who serve as Executive Director, CEO or an equivalent role in their organization.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

Presented By

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x104
Email: membership@nonprofitwa.org

Online: Rural Nonprofits Gathering: Advocacy in Rural Washington
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00
Event Details

Rural Nonprofit Gathering
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
2:00PM- 3:00PM PST
Free
Online via Zoom – This gathering will be recorded

Join us for an engaging online Rural Nonprofit Gathering designed for rural nonprofit leaders across Washington State! This session will focus on advocacy in rural Washington. Join policy and advocacy experts to talk about the importance of amplifying rural voices in political discourse and creating sustainable solutions tailored to local needs. We’ll cover community organizing, messaging, and coalition building. Let’s discuss how to collaborate to ensure equitable access to resources by rural communities.

Cost

Free to attend – please register to receive a Zoom link

Who Should Attend

Anyone living, working, or serving in a rural community in Washington State.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

Accessibility

Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speakers

Adán Espino Jr, Principal Lobbyist at The Cascadia Group
Adán is a contract lobbyist and government affairs consultant based in Olympia, WA. He has a strong background in human services, housing, education, and business sector issues. He began his career at UW Tacoma and is the Principal of his firm The Cascadia Group. Additionally, he has managed several state and local campaigns. He has a deep understanding and instinct for translating policy ideas into legislative action. Adán also consults clients in the state legislature and local government levels in the development of affordable homeownership and public utility projects, human service contracting, developments in state law for residential property appraisers, recycling issues for brewing companies, and consumer protection issues for independent auto dealers.
Elana Mainer, Executive Director at Rural People’s Voice
Elana Mainer was born in Eastern Washington and calls rural Okanogan County home. After many years as a social worker and lots of hard-earned wins as a leader in rural community health, Mainer cofounded Rural People’s Voice (RPV) in 2020 to build real power for working people across race and class, and now serves as its executive director.
Oskar Zambrano, CEO at Somos Más Community Strategies
Oskar Zambrano is an accomplished nonprofit leader and government affairs consultant with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit advocacy, public policy, governmentaffairs, and community organizing. He is the founder and CEO ofSomos Más Community Strategies, a consultancy that supports nonprofits and BIPOC community leaders in advancing their advocacy and public policy goals. His work focuses on empowering Spanish-speaking and Latino communities and promoting systemic change through an equity lens.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington thanks to the Washington Secretary of State Corporations and Charities Division.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x104
Email: membership@nonprofitwa.org

Grow Wealth, Not Worry (Free Lunch Included!)
2025-06-17 11:30 - 13:00
In this interactive and practical session, participants will explore tools and strategies for building personal wealth and supporting employee’s financial future without needing a background in finance. Hosted by Numerica Credit Union this workshop is designed for HR professionals, people managers, and anyone interested in championing employee financial health in the workplace.
Key Topics Covered:

Supporting Employees as an HR Professional
Take away actionable tips to guide employees in financial wellness, from retirement plan optimization to leveraging employer-provided tools.
The Power of Starting Early and Small
Discover how small, consistent steps—especially when started early—can have a massive long-term impact.
Wealth Creation Tools and Strategies
Explore the variety of investment options including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and real estate.
Homeownership as a Wealth-Building Tool
Examine how buying a home can be a long-term investment and understand key readiness steps with support from Numerica’s home loan experts.
Retirement and Education Planning
Unpack workplace and self-directed retirement options (like 401(k), IRAs, Simple IRAs etc.), and learn how 529 plans and HSAs can serve as dual-purpose investment tools.What You’ll Gain:
A personal roadmap for building wealth.
Resources to guide employees in taking their next financial steps.
Insights into Numerica’s free tools, counseling, and financial services.

Admission is FREE and lunch is provided!

Online: Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
2025-06-17 16:00 - 17:30
Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training

June 17 | 4:00 pm  –  5:30 pm

Free
About the Webinar
Due to popular demand, we are once again hosting this training, which provides a tour of various legal and compliance issues that can pose risks to your nonprofit organization if not handled correctly. This webinar will help nonprofit leaders understand and use our Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist to make sure their organizations are set up for success. Some of the topics covered include: state law compliance, 501(c)(3) law compliance, corporate governance requirements, fundraising rules, employment law issues, intellectual property concerns, and more.
This training will also provide special emphasis to key compliance issues relevant to successfully navigating the current political context.
This training is sponsored by the Nonprofit Association of Washington, and we thank them for their partnership.
About the Speaker

Livio De La Cruz is a Nonprofit Attorney at Communities Rise. Before law school, Livio volunteered with numerous nonprofits, serving on multiple boards and committees. He now regularly counsels nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations on a breadth of legal issues. Communities Rise is itself a nonprofit corporation which provides pro bono legal services and capacity building services to small nonprofit organizations and small businesses in Washington state. In addition to counseling clients, Livio also helps write and maintain Communities Rise’ nonprofit law publications, including the Washington Nonprofit Legal Checklist, which is the focus of this webinar.

June Legal Clinic
2025-06-18 05:00 - 19:15
June 18 | 5:00 pm  –  7:15 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 legalclinic@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!
Our partnerships are important to us and we are thankful to Ventures for their collaboration in serving small businesses at our legal clinics!
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 legalclinic@communities-rise.org to learn more.

Grant Writing Essentials Virtual Workshop
2025-06-18 10:00 - 15:00
Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are bringing the Grant Writing Road Trip Summit to North Central Washington this spring! This series has been created to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
Overview
Grant Writing Essentials is coming back in a one-day, virtual training format on June 18! Participants will receive a step-by-step introduction to crafting compelling and successful grant proposals. Through practical exercises and expert guidance, attendees will learn the fundamentals of grant writing to increase their confidence and effectiveness in securing funding.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: ZOOM
Cost: free
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the basic structure of a grant proposal, including essential components like
the needs statement, goals, and evaluation plan.
2. Learn techniques to align proposals with funder priorities and craft persuasive narratives.
3. Develop skills in grant research and identifying funding opportunities that match
organizational needs.
Deliverables
1. A sample grant proposal template to guide future writing efforts.
2. A checklist for ensuring completeness and competitiveness in grant submissions.
3. A curated list of grant research tools and resources to help identify funding opportunities.
Questions?
Please reach out to Mariah Kelley at Mariah@thrivingncw.org.
Our Trainer
Allison Jones is the founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. She is one of only twenty-five approved trainers in the country for the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and is an approved trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. She is a grant writing professor at Western Washington University, Evergreen College, and Seattle Central College. Allison speaks at nonprofit conferences globally and has 25 years of experience in grant writing and nonprofit management. She is devoted to teaching and provides highly interactive, student-centric learning experiences. Allison is also a columnist for Candid.org’s blog.

Organized by

Thriving Together NCW

Info Session: AI Use Case Showdown Application (2025 AI Expo)
2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:00
Date & Time
Jul 1, 2025 10:00 AM

Description
Applications are now open for the AI Use Case Showdown, happening live at the 2025 AI Expo in Wenatchee on August 14. We’re hosting a virtual information session to help you get ready! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, educator, nonprofit leader, or tech-savvy professional, this is your chance to learn everything you need to know about applying, presenting, and winning your share of $5,000 in cash prizes.

Info Session Includes:

What makes a strong AI use case
Who should apply
Judging criteria and presentation format
Application tips and key deadlines
Live Q&A Learn more at: ncwtech.org/ai-expo
