Community Foundation of North Central Washington

Twisp: The Powerful Process of Building Budgets
2025-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

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

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.

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

Members, don’t forget to use your member coupon code at checkout!

$ 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

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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.

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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
