Grow Wealth, Not Worry (Free Lunch Included!)
2025-06-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

Info Session: 2025 Digital Access Commitments Campaign & Microgrants
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
Date & Time
Jul 1, 2025 01:00 PM

Description
Learn how you or your organization can take part in the 2025 Digital Access Commitments Campaign and apply for funding through our microgrant program. The Commitments Campaign runs from July 1 to September 30, inviting partners across North Central Washington to take action in expanding digital access—whether through device distribution, skills training, tech support, or community outreach. The Microgrant application is open July 1 through July 31, offering funding to help bring your digital access commitments to life, funded by Thriving Together NCW. During this session, we’ll cover: – What it means to be a 2025 Digital Access Commitment Maker – How to apply for a microgrant – Examples of past commitments – Recognition at the October 8 Tech Trailblazers celebration – Live Q&A For more information, visit: ncwtechhelp.org

Online: Reforecasting Financials in Times of Chaos
2025-07-09 09:00 - 11:00
Event Details

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
9:00AM – 11:00AM PT
Hosted by Nonprofit Association of Oregon

Register for the Refinancing Financials in Times of Chaos Webinar

Now that the freezes have turned into real programmatic cuts and the end of specific federal funding sources, how to best apply the funds you have will be paramount in your future. Hoping that court orders may hold back some of these cuts or that you may be able to raise enough private funds to offset losses can be part of your plan, but they can’t be the whole plan. Tough decisions will need to be made on how to strategically manage your treasury going forward. NAO invites you to this strategic finance session to reforecast your budget in these chaotic times.
This webinar is part of NAO’s five-part series, “Facing the New Reality: Strategic Paths for Nonprofits.” The recording will be shared with all registered participants.

Cost

$30 for NAWA Members & Members of participating state associations – Find the discount code on the Member Resources page
$60 for Not-yet-Members

Nonprofit Association of Washington is proud to partner on this event hosted by Nonprofit Association of Oregon.

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

July Grant Writing Clinic
2025-07-14 15:30 - 18:00
July 14 | 3:30 pm  –  6:00 pm

July Grant Writing Clinic

Free

Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule!
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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

Online: ED Coffee Hour
2025-07-15 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

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 a request. Typically, we need at least two weeks notice 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

Free

Online: Navigating Human Resources in Response to Federal Changes
2025-07-16 09:00 - 11:00
Event Details

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9:00AM – 11:00AM PT
Hosted by Nonprofit Association of Oregon

Because our team members are our greatest assets, one of the most challenging decisions nonprofits that lose funding may face is staffing changes. As your organization grapples with program cuts, there are critical “dos” and “don’ts” when deciding how and when to furlough staff. There are also real needs that staff chosen to stay on will have from leadership. NAO invites you to this strategic Human Resources session to reforecast your staffing needs and support your team in these chaotic times.
This webinar is part of NAO’s five-part series, “Facing the New Reality: Strategic Paths for Nonprofits.” The recording will be shared with all registered participants.

Cost

$30 for NAWA Members & Members of participating state associations – Find the discount code on the Member Resources page
$60 for Not-yet-Members

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

July Learning Session: Thriving Natural World
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:30
Thursday, July 24, 2025
10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Location: Virtual/Zoom Operations
Overview: Join us for this interactive learning session as we explore the Vital Condition Thriving Natural World.
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ggxyIQXqSDetnt9LJPsVMw

Organizers:

Online: Meeting of the Marketing Minds
2025-07-30 12:30 - 13:30
Event Details

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Online via Zoom – This meeting will not be recorded

Join the Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Full-Stack Digital Marketer, Tia, for Meeting of the Marketing Minds, an exclusive quarterly online gathering designed specifically for nonprofit professionals who work in the communications and marketing space. This is your opportunity to share recent successes, tackle upcoming challenges, and exchange valuable tips and resources with peers who truly understand the unique demands of nonprofit marketing. Don’t miss this chance to connect and collaborate with peers in the comms space.
Upcoming meetings:

October 29th 12:30 – 1:30

Cost

This meeting is free for any nonprofit professional.

Who Should Attend

This meeting is for nonprofit professionals who work in the communications and marketing space. NAWA Members have access to a 15-minute consultation with Tia. If you are not a Member and would like to join, learn more about NAWA Membership here.

Recording

This meeting will not be recorded.

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.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x110
Email: communications@nonprofitwa.org

Free

August Fundraising Clinic
2025-08-11 17:30 - 19:30
August Fundraising Clinic
Communities Rise
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.*
communities-rise.org

Succession Planning for Nonprofit Leaders - Because Sh*t Happens with Jenny Pratt of Helping Nonprofits Thrive
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:30
What’s For Lunch?- Succession Planning for Nonprofit Leaders – Because SH*T Happens
Jenny Pratt of Helping Nonprofits Thrive
What would happen if your Executive Director dropped out tomorrow? Who’s in charge? Where’s the info? What now?
Succession planning is one of the most important—but most overlooked—practices in nonprofit leadership. In this honest and engaging lunch session, we’ll reframe succession planning as a systems issue, not just an emergency fix.
Using the S.H.I.T. framework—Systems, Handoffs, Information & Teams—we’ll explore how to build strong internal structures that reduce risk, maintain continuity, and support long-term stability.
Whether you’re a board member or staff leader, you’ll leave with a ready-to-use succession plan template, a fresh mindset, and real tools to strengthen your organization before the sh*t hits the fan.
Fees/Admission
$15 for Members
$25 for Non-members

Mental Health First Aid
2025-08-14 07:00 - 16:00
Thriving Together NCW
Location: Community Foundation of North Central Washington, 715 Okoma Drive #Unit A Omak, WA 98841
Overview: The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
Listen nonjudgmentally.
Give reassurance and information.
Encourage appropriate professional help.
Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

Cost: Free
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-first-aid-omak-tickets-1281020981239?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wellness Leadership Retreat: Begin Within (Formerly 'Take Care of Your Heart')
2025-08-14 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
Wellness Leadership Retreat: Begin Within (Formerly ‘Take Care of Your Heart’)
Thriving Together NCW
Location: Wenatchee Valley College – Jack & Edna Maguire Conference Center, 1300 Fifth Street Wenatchee, WA 98801
Overview: The effects of compassion fatigue and secondary stress often leave us feeling burned out and disconnected from our purpose. This two-day event is a powerful opportunity to invest in yourself, elevate your wellbeing, and strengthen your capacity to lead with clarity, presence, and resilience. You’ll leave with tools to support your wellbeing today—and sustain your leadership for the long haul.
Dates & Times: Thursday, August 14th from 9am-4pm and Friday, August 15th from 9am-4pm
Cost: $150 (Scholarships available)
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-leadership-retreat-begin-within-take-care-of-your-heart-tickets-1397015293349?aff=oddtdtcreator

August Legal Clinic
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:15
August Legal Clinic

August 20 | 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!
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.

Tech Talk for Nonprofits - AI & Grant Writing
2025-08-26 12:00 - 12:30
AI and Grant Writing: Smart, Ethical, and Practical Use Presented by Allison Jones, M.Ed., GPC, Founder & CEO of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes Allison Jones, M.Ed., GPC, is the founder and CEO of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes.
As one of only thirty trainers nationally approved by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and an approved trainer for both the Grant Professionals Association and Certified Fundraising Executives, Allison brings over two decades of grant writing and nonprofit management experience to her role, plus an M.Ed. in Adult Education. With a dynamic teaching style and a passion for making grant writing accessible, she helps professionals build confidence and clarity in their work while inspiring innovation in the field. In this engaging webinar, Allison will explore how artificial intelligence can support and strengthen your grant writing practice. We will cover the latest AI tools, discuss current use policies and the (in)effectiveness of AI detectors, and walk through examples of writing prompts that actually work. You will leave with practical, ethical ways to integrate AI into your workflow, saving time without sacrificing authenticity or impact.
Perfect for grant writers looking to stay sharp, efficient, and ahead of the curve.
Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free quarterly webinars hosted by the NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).

Year-End Fundraising: Making the Most of the Final Stretch
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Online: Year-End Fundraising: Making the Most of the Final Stretch

2-Part Series

Date: September 10, 2025Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmPrice: $80.00

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2025/09 Online Year-End Fundraising Series

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$ 80.00

Event Details

2-Part Series
September 10 & 17, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar series will be recorded

The last few months of the year represent the most important fundraising window for nonprofits, don’t leave your biggest gifts and best opportunities to chance. In this two-part workshop series, you’ll learn how to plan, message, and execute a high-performing year-end fundraising campaign that inspires generosity and drives results.
You’ll walk away with practical tools to:

Craft compelling fundraising offers that connect with donors
Structure a campaign calendar that builds momentum
Use email, mail, and social media to amplify your message
Segment and prioritize donors for more strategic outreach
Close strong with a clear, urgent call to action

Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing strategy, this series will give you clarity and confidence to maximize your year-end results.
Session 1: Planning and Messaging for Maximum Impact
Learn how to design a compelling fundraising campaign from the ground up. We’ll cover what makes a great year-end fundraising offer, how to position it clearly, and how to build a calendar that paces your communications across channels.
Session 2: Execution, Donor Segments, and Closing the Year Strong
Now it’s time to execute. This session will focus on how to prioritize donors, create urgency in your messaging, and use digital and print tools effectively to bring in gifts during the most generous weeks of the year.

Cost

$40 for NAWA Members & Members of participating state associations – NAWA Members, find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$80 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

This workshop series is ideal for executive directors, development staff, board members, and fundraising volunteers at small to mid-size nonprofit organizations who are responsible for or involved in year-end giving campaigns.

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

Jim Shapiro, The Better Fundraising Co.
Jim Shapiro has spent 20 years serving and working in the nonprofit sector. He is co-founder of The Better Fundraising Co., former founder of The EDGE Group and in his first decade of work was the Vice President of Development at CRISTA Ministries. Jim is a seasoned and experienced development professional and has led successful capital campaigns, events, and development efforts for a large number of organizations. He has consulted with charities, community groups, churches, and schools throughout the Pacific Northwest on topics of leadership, board governance, and management.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington and The Better Fundraising Co. in partnership with Common Good Vermont, Montana Nonprofit Association, Kentucky Nonprofit Network, and Maine Association of Nonprofits.

Republic: Boards in Gear
2025-09-17 09:00 - 13:00
Republic: Boards in Gear
Nonprofit Association of Washington

Event Details

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
9:00am-1:00pm
Republic, WA

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 want your nonprofit to thrive and make a difference in the communities served by your organization. Whether your nonprofit is just starting or is long established, getting your board in gear can help put your organization on a clear path forward.

This interactive workshop is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.

The workshop will cover:

Board responsibilities
Board operations
Composition and development
Fundraising
Advocacy

Snacks will be provided.

Cost

This workshop is free to attend.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.

Important Information about Safety and Health

To ensure the health and safety of attendees at our in-person events, NAWA will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities regarding infectious diseases such as COVID-19. These regulations may change rapidly, so please check current government guidelines for the event location before attending. Please do not attend an in-person event if you feel sick or are showing symptoms known to be associated with COVID-19 or another infectious disease. NAWA will provide masks at all in-person events and anyone attending should feel comfortable requesting or wearing one.

Accessibility

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 or blind a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Gabriel Cruden
Whether you are a board member, staff member, or volunteer, Gabriel Cruden, Connections Consulting, wants your time and effort to be valued and to make a difference towards your mission. Gabriel has worked in the nonprofit, economic development, community development, education, and communications sectors. He has served as volunteer, staff member, executive director, grant writer, grant reviewer, and board member. Gabriel currently owns and publishes a regional magazine and several community newspapers and sits on the Region 1 Leadership Council for the Innovia Foundation. He is passionate about connecting people and causes to the resources they need, especially in rural northeastern Washington.

Thanks to Our Partners

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

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

September Legal Clinic
2025-09-17 17:00 - 19:15
September Legal Clinic

September 17 | 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!
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.

Wenatchee: The Powerful Process of Building Budgets
2025-09-23 10:00 - 14:00
Wenatchee: The Powerful Process of Building Budgets
Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI) partners with Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA)

Event Details

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
10:00AM – 2:00PM PT
Confluence Technology Center, Wenatchee, WA

Bring clarity to your organization’s financial vision and funding requests through effective budgeting. Approaching nonprofit financial topics in a welcoming way, this workshop aims to enhance your understanding and value of the budgeting process, available tools, and desired outcomes.
During the workshop, we will:

Review and create common understanding of key financial documents
Explore the powerful process of building and using budgets – organizational annual budgets, project budgets, and budget narratives
Dig into budget principles, templates, analysis, cash flow, and other related topics
Gain confidence in communicating financial needs through grant and funding requests

From key words and documents, to articulating how everything fits together, this workshop will increase your knowledge in financial planning and leave you ready to take action.

Cost

$10 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

This workshop is for anyone involved in the budget process, including executive directors, board members, finance and program staff.

Accessibility

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 or blind a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Lincoln Miller
Lincoln is a proven leader and strategic thinker with experience positioning, growing, and managing complex for profit and non-profit organizations. He has been an integral part of management teams, working with executive leaderships to assist with strategic planning and implementation of systems. He has over thirty five years of accounting experience developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of financial control, reporting, and administrative processes.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Community Foundation of North Central Washington.

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

Twisp: The Powerful Process of Building Budgets
2025-09-24 10:00 - 14:00
Twisp: The Powerful Process of Building Budgets
Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI) partners with Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA)

Event Details

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
10:00AM – 2:00PM PT
Twisp Valley Grange, Twisp, WA

Bring clarity to your organization’s financial vision and funding requests through effective budgeting. Approaching nonprofit financial topics in a welcoming way, this workshop aims to enhance your understanding and value of the budgeting process, available tools, and desired outcomes.
During the workshop, we will:

Review and create common understanding of key financial documents
Explore the powerful process of building and using budgets – organizational annual budgets, project budgets, and budget narratives
Dig into budget principles, templates, analysis, cash flow, and other related topics
Gain confidence in communicating financial needs through grant and funding requests

From key words and documents, to articulating how everything fits together, this workshop will increase your knowledge in financial planning and leave you ready to take action.

Cost

$10 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

This workshop is for anyone involved in the budget process, including executive directors, board members, finance and program staff.

Accessibility

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 or blind a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.

About the Speaker

Lincoln Miller
Lincoln is a proven leader and strategic thinker with experience positioning, growing, and managing complex for profit and non-profit organizations. He has been an integral part of management teams, working with executive leaderships to assist with strategic planning and implementation of systems. He has over thirty five years of accounting experience developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of financial control, reporting, and administrative processes.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Community Foundation of North Central Washington.

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

Boards in Gear
2025-09-30 12:00 - 14:00
Event Details

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded

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 want your nonprofit to thrive and make a difference in the communities served by your organization. Whether your nonprofit is just starting or is long established, getting your board in gear can help put your organization on a clear path forward.

This interactive, virtual workshop is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.

The virtual workshop will cover:

Board responsibilities
Board operations
Composition and development
Fundraising
Advocacy

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.

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

Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.

Accessibility
Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: There will be Spanish interpretation for this webinar. 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
Pamela J. Oakes, The Profitable Nonprofit Pamela is a Fund Development expert, helping nonprofits achieve funding sustainability. Having worked successfully with organizations, nonprofits, foundations, universities, government, and community organizations around the world, Pamela’s passion is to ensure that those who want to change the world for ‘good’ have the funding and resources to do so.

Thanks to Our Partner
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Advocacy Building Blocks
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:30
Event Details

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10:00AM – 11:30AM PT
Online via Zoom – this workshop will be recorded

Join NAWA’s Policy Director and nonprofit advocates for a discussion about why policy and advocacy work is essential to achieving nonprofit missions. We’ll provide an overview of advocacy, lobbying and what you need to know to stay compliant with state and federal laws.
You can expect answers to questions like:

Why do we advocate?
What is advocacy and lobbying?
What do we need to know to stay compliant?
How do we talk to decision-makers about the issues that affect our communities?

Cost

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

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Who Should Attend

Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers interested in advocacy are encouraged to attend.

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

Tiffany Brace
Tiffany became Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Policy Director in October of 2022. She brings 10 years of experience in social work, public policy, and advocacy across disability rights, voter engagement, education, childcare access, and healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from Seattle University and her Master of Social Work in Administration and Policy Practice from the University of Washington. Tiffany is passionate about supporting nonprofits, their workers, and those they benefit to advocate for a thriving Washington. When she’s not deep-diving into a policy proposal or meeting with advocates, Tiffany is often found baking up seasonal treats for the gluten free community. Tiffany will say yes to any invitation as long as her dog, Yuki, is invited too.

Thanks to Our Partner

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

Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington

Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution
2025-10-08 08:00 - 15:00
De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution
Thriving Together NCW
Location: Community Foundation of North Central Washington, 715 Okoma Drive #Unit A Omak, WA 98841
Overview: Learn valuable skills to help you navigate through disagreements. Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) will present a full-day, in-person training on the following topics:

Listening and communication skills for teams and community engagement

Exploration of conflict cycle and management styles

De-escalation training

Cost: Free
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-training-omak-registration-1281137228939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let's Talk Money: Nonprofit Finance Basics
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:30
October 8, 2025
12:00-1:30 pm Pacific | 3:00-4:30pm Eastern
Money is the fuel that drives your organization forward. You need to understand the tools nonprofits use to track, manage, and oversee money if you are going to make the best decisions for your organization.
Let’s Talk Money is designed to give board members and the people who work with them the knowledge and opportunity to practice they need to strengthen their organization’s financial literacy. By the end of the session, you will be able to show your colleagues what you know about your organization’s financial story.
Let’s Talk Money is an interactive learning event that covers these topics:

How to read a STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Balance Sheet) and STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Income Statement)

How to BUDGET to increase core mission support

How to improve OVERSIGHT to reduce fraud and error

Let’s Talk Money is accessible to people new to nonprofit finance or comfortable talking about money. It is also helpful to financial experts looking for ways to communicate financial topics with a diversity of people. Participants will receive a workbook to help bring lessons back into the life of their organizations.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Nancy Bacon is a teacher and instructional designer who has served in the nonprofit roles of executive director, founding program director, board member, and volunteer since 1996. She creates curriculum on nonprofit topics that focuses on how nonprofit board and staff members can do things differently to make their work more joyful and effective. Nancy has taught nonprofit finance to thousands of board members over the past ten years, helping even the least confident finance person make sense of the numbers. She currently leads Nancy Bacon Consulting, a practice focused on learning and leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Erin Welch has been working exclusively with nonprofits for over 25 years and deeply understands the sector and its challenges. Erin specializes in nonprofit accounting, financial health assessment, internal control improvements, and strategic planning. In her many years with Jacobson Jarvis, Erin has been a Partner, Principal, auditor, consultant, trainer, and firm leader. Erin is an experienced teacher, translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights.

COST
$30 for the session, which includes 90 minutes of learning and the Let’s Talk Money workbook.
Pre- and post-event emails will help you get ready and apply lessons to your organization.

Because this session is recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, no refunds are available.
In partnership with

De-Escalation Training
2025-10-14 12:30 - 16:30
Transform Conflict into Connection: De-escalation Training offered by Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center
When tensions rise, knowing how to respond can make all the difference. The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) invites community members and professionals to an empowering De-escalation Training on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, designed to turn high-stress moments into opportunities for understanding and collaboration.
Led by Jennifer Talbot, Executive Director of WVDRC and a seasoned facilitator in conflict resolution and organizational leadership, this interactive workshop will help participants:

Explore their relationship with conflict
Gain a basic understanding of the interest-based conflict model
Discuss best practices for self-de-escalation
Learn techniques for de-escalating others
Practice conflict resolution skills for peaceful problem solving

De-escalation training is especially valuable for public and community service organizations, but it’s open to anyone seeking practical tools to navigate conflict with confidence and compassion.
Location: Confluence Technology Center – Wenatchee
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $85 per person (includes all course materials)
To register or learn more, visit WVDRC’s Events Page or contact WVDRC at info@wvdrc.org or (509) 888-0957.
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Additional information about Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center:
Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving Chelan and Douglas counties and dedicated to changing relationships through peaceful conflict resolution. Together with our team of volunteer mediators, the WVDRC provides cost effective mediation services, conflict resolution training, and community education.
509-888-0957
www.wvdrc.org

2025 Summit: Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow
2025-10-22 08:30 - 16:00
Overview: A day to honor our times, spark hope, and imagine what’s possible, together. This year’s gathering honors the times we’re in while sparking hope, connection, and inspiration. Through powerful stories, uplifting activities, and moments of joy, we’ll celebrate what’s possible when we come together to shape our shared future.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22nd from 8:30am-4pm (breakfast available at 8am)
Location: Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 North Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801
Cost: Free
Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-thriving-together-toward-tomorrow-summit-tickets-1591980830519?aff=oddtdtcreator
