Community Foundation of North Central Washington

Cash Forecasting
2024-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded

Cash Forecasting offers detailed instructions for converting your annual budget to a cash forecast, and a special focus on available resources, especially utilization of cash with donor restrictions and without donor restrictions.
Learning Objectives:

Introduce and share cash management best practices, including the utilization of restricted versus unrestricted cash.
Introduce and define short-term, mid-range, and long-term forecasting tools.
Discuss the importance of utilizing a cash forecast.
Apply the concepts presented to a case study exercise.

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.

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Recording

This session will be recorded. The recording and material will be sent to registrants after the webinar.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals who are new to managing or providing financial services for nonprofit organizations, or would like a refresher on cash forecasting 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

​Donna Melville is a manager at YPTC. She has over 30 years experience including time as an auditor for KPMG Australia . She has also served as the CFO of a behavioral health agency in Washington state and the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with a social services agency that operates across Washington, Idaho and Oregon.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Your Part-Time Controller.
Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

Central WA Conference for the Greater Good
2024-06-04 08:00 - 15:00
*Scholarships available for NCW nonprofit leaders! Please reach out to Claire Oatey, Director of Community Engagement, at claire@cfncw.org for a promo code that will bring the price down to $25*
Conference for the Greater Good by the Central Washington Nonprofit Network
Where nonprofits, philanthropy, and others working for the greater good come together to learn, connect, and be inspired.
Designed by local leaders for local leaders, the Conference invites local and regional experts to share information, insights, and resources that address the opportunities and challenges in front of you today. The Conference is intentionally located on the campus of Heritage University, within the homeland of the Yakama Nation, to foster a space of reflection, connection, and celebration.
June 4, 2024
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Heritage University
Find the latest information about the Conference at our website: www.centralwanonprofits.org.
COST $100 per participant $90 per participant if you register by Friday, May 3, 2024!
Includes a day full of learning, connection, and inspiration, morning and lunch sustenance, wrap-around learning, and so much more.

Sponsors: Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Washington Secretary of State, Heritage University

QuickBooks Fundamentals 3-Day Series (Desktop Version)
2024-06-04 11:00 - 2024-06-06 13:30
Tuesday, June 4 – Thursday, June 6, 2024
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT
Online
Hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits

Register for QuickBooks Made Easy – Desktop

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

Cost

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

About the Speaker

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

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

Let's Go Legal - live Spanish interpretation
2024-06-06 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday, June 6, 2024
12:00pm-2:00pm PT
Online via Zoom – This workshop will be recorded
This workshop will have live Spanish interpretation

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

QuickBooks Fundamentals 3-Day Series (Online Version)
2024-06-11 11:00 - 2024-06-13 13:30
Tuesday, June 11 – Thursday, June 13, 2024
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT
Online
Hosted by QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits

Register for QuickBooks Made Easy – Online

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

Cost

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

About the Speaker

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

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

The Board-Executive Relationship: A Partnership that Works
2024-06-11 12:00 - 14:00
2-Part Series
Tuesday, June 11 & Tuesday, June 18, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online Via Zoom
*Please note this series was originally scheduled for March 2024 but was rescheduled for June 2024

No relationship is more important to the health of your nonprofit than the one between the board and its executive director. A strong and effective relationship sets the stage for organizational success. Yet, probably no other single relationship is as easily misconstrued or has such dire potential consequences. Many boards and executives cannot say with certainty whether they have a good relationship with each other, or even what that relationship should look like.
In this 2-part webinar series, participants will learn:

the characteristics of an effective partnership
positive ways to strengthen the board-executive relationship
how to handle conflict between the board and executive
how to promote transparency and accountability

Cost

$50 for Nonprofit Association of Washington Members (check the member resources page for the coupon code) and members of participating state associations (contact your state association for the special discount code)
$100 for Not-yet-members. Interested in becoming a member? Find more information here.
Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions.

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Who Should Attend

Board Members, incoming Board Chairs, other committee chairs, and Executive Directors 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

Amanda Madorno is an executive leadership coach, consultant and planning facilitator who helps nonprofit leaders and their teams drive personal and organizational change. After many years in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser and executive, Amanda began consulting in 1994 and incorporated Roam Consulting LLC in 2001. Her firm focuses on helping leaders build the skills they need to lead with excellence, successfully navigate change, and create productive teams. She believes emotional intelligence is the cornerstone of leadership excellence and is a certified EQ practitioner.
A seasoned nonprofit interim executive, with more than 18 interim assignments under her belt, she brings real-life leadership experience to her coaching and consulting practice. Her clients include community health clinics, Native American tribes, associations, museums, independent schools, social service agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Credentialed in Equine Experiential Learning, Amanda blends her horse sense with her understanding of leadership. Leadership with Horses is an innovative leadership development experience that draws leaders and teams from around the globe. They join Amanda and her herd of horses in the arena to work together and make breakthroughs in their leadership skills and competencies.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington and Roam Consulting , in partnership with Common Good Vermont, Maine Association of Nonprofits, North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Kentucky Nonprofit Network, AZ Impact for Good, and Association of Kansas Nonprofits.

Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington

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

Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State

What every nonprofit needs to know to be compliant with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries rules

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 pm Pacific
How do I figure out who can be exempt from overtime pay?
What are the rules related to paying interns to take on projects?
Does safety and health law apply to all volunteer organizations?
Are you telling me that my organization needs an Accident Prevention Program even though we all work from home?

Nonprofits are required to follow worker-related laws in Washington. That means that every nonprofit needs to know what those laws are and how they relate to their work serving their community.
Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State provides an overview of what you need to know and why. During this session, we will walk through the three types of worker-related rules overseen by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: work standards, safety and health, and workers’ compensation. You will learn what nonprofit employers need to do to stay compliant in Washington State. You will hear about common challenges, as well as opportunities that you may have not known about. Share your experiences with colleagues and leave the session with a few action steps to move forward within your organization.
This workshop expands on the resources available through the new Nonprofit Labor & Industries Navigator resource, developed by nonprofit educator Nancy Bacon in partnership with the Department of Labor & Industries for employer outreach and education. To learn more, visit www.nonprofitlearning.center/LNI.

Cost
FREE. There is no charge for this event.

About the Presenter
Nancy Bacon is a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist who has worked for over 25 years in the nonprofit sector. She created many popular nonprofit learning programs, including Boards in Gear, Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits, the Nonprofit Safety Hero, and Disaster Planning for Nonprofits. Nancy has worked closely with Washington State Labor & Industries and the Nonprofit L&I Navigator team to produce this learning resource. She specializes in turning complicated information into actionable next steps. www.nancybacon.com
Sponsored By:

Basic Mediation Training
2024-06-24 08:00 - 2024-06-28 17:00
REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 p.m. on June 18, 2024.
FOR COMPLETION of TRAINING, you MUST ATTEND the ENTIRE session!

Monday, June 24
Tuesday, June 25
Wednesday, June 26
Thursday, June 27
Friday, June 28

Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Wenatchee Valley DRC (5 S Wenatchee, Suite 210; Wenatchee)
The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) is offering a Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association-approved Basic Mediation Training (BMT) course in Summer 2024.
The WVDRC offers this comprehensive conflict resolution course for anyone who:
• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal with conflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.
• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, or education field and needs relevant professional training.
The BMT course teaches the in-depth process of mediation, communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful and constructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in the workplace, home, or in our community.
Trainees who have completed the BMT course are eligible to begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
Our BMT is an interactive learning experience offered over 5 days (June 24-28). All training materials are provided. The registration fee is $550 per person. For groups of 3 or more persons from the same organization, registration is $450 per individual.
Training is approved for 36-38 Clock Hours for educators.
For more information and to register by check/cash, please contact WVDRC at info@wvdrc.org or call 509-888-0957.

Fundraising for Small Organizations
2024-07-10 08:00 - 09:00
ONLINE: Fundraising for Small Organizations

Date: July 10, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Organizer: Common Good Vermont

Organizer Website: View Organizer Website

Event Details

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
8:00AM – 9:00AM PT / 11:00AM – 12:00PM ET
Online
Hosted by Common Good Vermont

Register for Fundraising for Small Organizations

Feeling overwhelmed by fundraising? Are you a new Executive Director or Board member looking to gain fundraising skills? Are fundraising tasks always at the bottom of your to-do list? If you answered yes to any of these, this workshop may be for you!

Here’s what will be covered:

Some basic fundraising fundamentals
What makes up a winning pitch or compelling case
Prioritizing and strategizing to fit you, your organization, and resources available
Overcoming fears and hang-ups in fundraising
Creating good fundraising culture with shared responsibilities

If you have any questions, please reach out to certificates@commongoodvt.org.
About the Trainer:
Maeve McBride, PhD, is an associate with CPG Enterprises, a Vermont-based consulting firm that provides fundraising planning, coaching, advice, support, and training for nonprofits. She has a breadth of leadership and development skills, with 20 years of experience in non-profits, academia, and the private sector. Her strengths include fundraising, mentorship, facilitation, research, strategic thinking, innovation, and attention-to-detail. She delights in making things – teams, spreadsheets, campaigns, organizations – work better. She is dedicated to a relational and networked approach to social change and reparations. In addition to her consulting work with CPG Enterprises, Maeve stewards a community farm with her family and friends in Jericho, Vermont.
Questions about the event? Email lisa@commongoodvt.org.

Cost

The cost for this workshop is $35.
Please list Nonprofit Association of Washington as the Referring State Nonprofit Association/Network Member when you register.

Register for Fundraising for Small Organizations

Nonprofit Association of Washington is proud partner on this event hosted by Common Good Vermont.

Four Ways to Energize Your Fundraising
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00
August 7, 2024
12-1 pm Pacific | 3-4 pm Eastern
Why not take time during the slow days of summer to get ready for fall fundraising? What can you be doing now to maximize end of year giving?
Join us for a free webinar to help you get reenergized to raise money this Fall! This interactive session is designed for board and staff members who want to think about their fundraising strategy. Come ready with your biggest challenges and ideas that have made a difference.
THIS SESSION COVER SOME OF THE IDEAS CONTAINED WITHIN HOW TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION. If you attended that session, you will find this a good review.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Nancy Bacon has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars throughout her nonprofit career. She 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 founded and led the learning program at Washington’s nonprofit state association, developing core curriculum on boards, finance, law, planning and more now delivered statewide. She currently leads Nancy Bacon Consulting, a practice focused on learning and leadership in the nonprofit sector.

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Cybersecurity Basics: What you don't know that you don't know
2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Nonprofits are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks
A successful attack can disrupt email, critical applications, and data access, potentially crippling your organization for days, even weeks!
The Cyber Peace Institute reported that Microsoft’s 2021 Digital Defense Report found that nonprofits are the second most targeted sector by cybercriminals. Thirty-one percent (31% ) of all nation-state attacks against organizational domains are attacks on nonprofits.
Learn the steps you can take to protect your organization in this info-packed 1-hour presentation by cybersecurity expert Ron Watters of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Homeland Security.
You’ll learn:

Best practices to secure your organization
Vulnerabilities you might be overlooking
How to use FREE resources from CISA to strengthen your online security

Benefits:

Increase your cyber defense knowledge
Get actions steps you can take right away to safeguard your organization’s critical data and operations

Moderator
Ashwin Palekar
Ashwin brings 20 years of experience at Microsoft managing Windows software development, cloud computing programs, and standards for encryption and security in the tech industry. He is an expert strategist and program manager.
Presenter
Ron Watters
Ron Watters, MEd., CISSP, GSLC, Cybersecurity Advisor-Region 10 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security.
Based in Seattle, WA, he supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission of strengthening the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
His program coordinates cyber preparedness, risk mitigation, and incident response, and provides cybersecurity resources, including assessments, to the nation’s sixteen critical infrastructure sectors and state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities.
Before joining DHS, Ron served 27 years with the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve as a Submarine Sonar Technician and Diver.
Event Outcomes
Attendee’s will learn:

Specific threats faced by organizations
Proactive approaches to cybersecurity
Free resources available from CISA

Who Should Attend
This workshop is for nonprofit technology professionals and leadership, including operations, compliance officers, board members, and executive leadership.
Free Assistance from CISA
Learn more about CISA’s free incident response training resources at https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/Incident-Response-Training
About the TechOE Program
The Tech Outreach and Education program (TechOE) provides education, IT management, and planning services created exclusively to meet the needs of nonprofit professionals who lead and manage data security and technology. Our tech clinics, workshops, and consulting services are affordable, jargon-free, and vendor neutral. TechOE can support your efforts to secure your information systems and data, meet compliance responsibilities, and make impactful use of the technology you already use.
To see all upcoming TechOE events or watch videos and download resources from past events, visit the TechOE Events home page.
Got a tough decision about a tech investment coming up? Call on us for advice you can trust.
Program Manager, Kai Dailey, kai@501commons.org

This presentation is made possible by CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 501 Commons Executive Service Corps volunteers, and is hosted by the TechOE Program at 501 Commons

Board Social & Networking Event - WENATCHEE
2024-08-13 17:00 - 19:00
Theme: Board Composition & Recruitment
The Nonprofit Practices Institute is partnering with nonprofits across the region to host Board Socials & Networking Events! Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and network with board members from your community.

Is your organization interested in partnering with us to host a Board Social in another community in NCW? Please reach out to Claire Oatey, Director of Community Leadership, at claire@cfncw.org

WENATCHEE
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
5:00pm – 7:00pm
YWCA NCW Empowerment Center
212 First St, Wenatchee
Theme: Board Composition & Recruitment

5:00 – 5:30: Hosting nonprofit will give an optional tour / overview of their organization for those who are interested in learning more
5:30 – 7:00: Networking with other Board Members

Rising Tides: A Roundtable of Development Professionals in Greater Wenatchee
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00
Rising Tides: A Roundtable of Development Professionals in Greater Wenatchee
Quarterly on the 4th Thursday of the Month from 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Community Foundation of NCW (9 S Wenatchee Ave)
Bring your lunch and connect with other development professionals in the Wenatchee Valley!
2024 Dates:

January 25, 2024: Donor Advised Funds
April 25, 2024: Grantwriting
August 15, 2024: Appeal Letters
October 24, 2024: Sponsorship Benefits

Are you a local nonprofit development and fundraising professional interested in connecting with your peers? Reach out to Denise Sorom, Director of Philanthropy, at denise@cfncw.org to be added to the roster.

August Nonprofit Legal Clinic
2024-08-21 17:00 - 19:15
August Legal Clinic
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
5:00PM – 7:15PM PT
Online
Cost: Free
Hosted by Communities Rise
Communities Rise is hosting a legal clinic for nonprofits that are located in Washington state. Qualifying clients are paired with 1-2 attorneys for a free 1-hour legal consultation (at either 5:00 or 6:15) to discuss legal questions related to your nonprofit such as: start-up questions, intellectual property, nonprofit governance, choice of legal entity, etc.
Please note that Communities Rise is not able to assist with matters involving litigation or active disputes. If you are interested in attending the legal clinic, please email legalclinic@communities-rise.org to determine eligibility and register.

Making Advocacy Actionable
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:30
Make Advocacy Actionable
How to use what we know about the brain and behavior change to increase nonprofit advocacy
Thursday, August 22, 2024
10:00-11:30am Pacific | 1:00-2:30pm Eastern
Nonprofit people care so much about their missions. They’ve courageously stepped forward to make a difference in their communities, and they’ll move heaven and earth to deliver programs that improve lives. We need them to do one more courageous thing on top of all of this. We need them to advocate for their missions with policymakers who can influence budgets, policies, and implementation of public programs. We need them to add advocacy to their nonprofit portfolio.
This session brings together an adult learning expert and a nonprofit advocacy expert to explore what associations, nonprofit capacity organizations, and funders can do to increase nonprofit advocacy. We’ll provide alternatives to dry presentations about lobbying rules and doom-and-gloom calls to action. You’ll leave the session energized to evangelize nonprofit advocacy in ways that will motivate busy nonprofit people.
The session is interactive, giving you time to reflect and connect with others on what you are learning. The session includes a practical workbook to help you apply lessons learned.
PRESENTERS
Nancy Bacon (she/her) works at the intersection of adult learning and nonprofits. She is a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist who has worked in nearly every nonprofit role possible: Executive Director, program director, board chair, and fundraising lead. Nancy works with nonprofits, associations, networks, and government agencies to help nonprofits serve their communities with joy, confidence, and impact. She has trained thousands of people in-person and online, speaks on learning and leadership, and writes books and blogs on topics at the intersection of learning and nonprofits. Nancy created the advocacy curriculum used by three nonprofit state associations. www.nancybacon.com
Mary Alice Scott (she/her) is the Public Affairs Manager at Maine Association of Nonprofits, where she advocates on issues impacting the state’s nonprofit sector, keeps organizations updated about current policy trends, and trains nonprofit staff

Remember to use NANCY24 under “Partners” to receive the membership rate.

Board Social & Networking Event - OMAK
2024-08-22 16:30 - 18:30
Theme: Board Composition & Recruitment
The Nonprofit Practices Institute is partnering with nonprofits across the region to host Board Socials & Networking Events! Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and network with board members from your community.

Is your organization interested in partnering with us to host a Board Social in another community in NCW? Please reach out to Claire Oatey, Director of Community Leadership, at claire@cfncw.org

OMAK
Thursday, August 22, 2024
4:30pm – 6:30pm
CFNCW Omak Office
715A Okoma Drive, Omak
Theme: Board Composition & Recruitment

4:30 – 5:00: CFNCW will give an optional tour / overview of nonprofit resources for those who are interested in learning more
5:00 – 6:30: Networking with other Board Members

Tech Talks for Nonprofits: Introduction to Canva
2024-08-27 12:00 - 12:45
Join us for this 30-minute webinar (plus 15 minutes of optional Q&A) on Canva led by Becca Freimuth, Communications Specialist for NCESD.

Canva is an online graphic design tool that can create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos, and more. Becca will be sharing tips and tricks to help you navigate this incredible tool to streamline your nonprofit workload. If there are any specific Canva tools you would like to learn about, please email info@ncwtech.org and we will try to incorporate your requests into the presentation.
Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free quarterly webinars hosted by the NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).

Effective People and Performance Management: Feedback, Supervisory Skills, and Difficult Conversations
2024-09-17 10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday, September 17, 2024​
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Wenatchee, WA

Whether you are a small shop, or a volunteer run organization, your nonprofit’s success depends on finding qualified, dedicated people and keeping them happy, engaged, and accountable. While small nonprofits face complex challenges in accessing and implementing strategic human resource management, leaders at all levels can still pursue impactful systems, even with limited time and resources.
Understanding the essentials is critical because nonprofit HR includes areas required for compliance with local, state, and federal law as well as great team development. In this workshop, participants will explore regulations and practices that support an organization’s ability to pursue its mission in the most effective way possible through talent management, compliance, recruitment, and onboarding.

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

Any nonprofit professionals that supervise at least one person, as well as HR 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

Colleen Malmassari
Colleen Malmassari is an experienced HR leader with over 15 years of expertise in Federal and Washington State employment law and practices, as well as employee-centered strategic initiatives. Recently, she founded Back40 Advisors LLC, a HR consulting practice dedicated to helping organizations optimize their people strategies and back-office operations. Prior to this, Colleen served as the Director of Human Resources at Larson Gross CPA & Consultants, as well as HR leadership roles for two of Central Washington’s largest fruit growing and packing operations.
Colleen holds bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Spanish, and she is certified as a Certified Professional (CP) of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), as well as holds a credential from the HR Certification Institute. The dual expertise in accounting and HR leadership allows her to approach organizational challenges with a holistic perspective, understanding both the human capital and financial implications of strategic decisions.
Throughout her career, Colleen has helped numerous nonprofits optimize their HR processes to better support their missions. She is passionate about sharing practical, cost-effective solutions that enable organizations to attract and retain top talent while navigating the unique challenges of the nonprofit world.
Through her consulting practice, Colleen offers workshops, one-on-one coaching, and customized solutions that bridge the gap between human resources and financial management for nonprofits of all sizes. To connect with Colleen and learn more about her work in HR, please visit her LinkedIn profile. She welcomes connections from fellow nonprofit professionals and is always eager to share insights and best practices.

September Nonprofit Legal Clinic
2024-09-18 17:00 - 19:15
September Legal Clinic

September 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.

Volunteer Management: Attracting and Retaining Volunteers to Support Your Mission
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:30
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12:00-1:30 pm Pacific | 1:00-2:30 pm Mountain

Volunteers are a crucial resource for nonprofits. They build an organization’s capacity by lending helping hands to the mission. They bring ideas, perspectives, and expertise that strengthens how well a nonprofit can get its wok done.
During this session, we explore the system involved in effectively managing volunteers. We break down the task into its parts — volunteer recruitment, engagement, supervision, and support — to leave you with practical tools to implement right away. You’ll also learn about free resources that you can use to train your volunteers about safety and health.
This is an interactive session, so come ready to participate! It is designed for anyone within a nonprofit team involved in recruiting and supporting volunteers. Whether you are a dedicated volunteer coordinator or any other member of the team, you’ll get ideas on how to strengthen your volunteer program.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Nancy Bacon is a nonprofit educator who has served in the nonprofit roles of executive director, founding program director, board member, and volunteer since 1996. She regularly teaches in topics related to nonprofit practice. Nancy co-founded the Nonprofit Learning Center to provide small and rural nonprofits access to high quality nonprofit learning. Nancy also co-hosts the Nonprofit Radio Show, a podcast (free learning!) with tips and tools for small nonprofits.
COST
$10 for the session, which includes one and a half hours of learning and a copy of the Volunteer Management: Attracting and Retaining Volunteers to Support Your Mission 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. Be sure to register if you can’t attend live so that you can receive a copy of the recording!

Sponsored by:

How Safe is Your Nonprofit? Essential Cybersecurity Questions for Leaders
2024-10-09 09:00 - 14:00
Join us for a free online event exclusively for nonprofit leaders, as we celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Hosted by 501 Commons’ Tech Outreach and Education program, this event explores the critical role members of leadership must play in cybersecurity and risk mitigation to ensure an organization’s mission is secure and resilient.
Four expert-led presentations will dive into the critical aspects of nonprofit cybersecurity leadership from three perspectives:

communicating with IT support staff and vendors
governance strategies and metrics
assessing cybersecurity insurance needs.

Our speakers will equip you with the knowledge to set clear expectations with IT support staff and vendors, ask the right questions, and effectively evaluate the answers you receive.
You’ll learn:

Leadership’s role in cybersecurity management and risk mitigation
Essential questions you need to ask your IT team, vendors, and insurance brokers to understand your organization’s current cybersecurity measures and risk

Can’t attend all the talks? All program presentations will be recorded and available after clinic day for registered guests.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Speakers
Kat McDivitt, MBA, PMP
Senior Leader, Compliance Certification (FedRAMP, ISMAP) Programs at Cisco Systems. Expert in compliance and integrating business and cybersecurity. She holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.
She is passionate about bridging security and business leadership, ensuring that complex IT topics are effectively communicated to support informed decision-making. At Cisco, Kat manages global compliance certification for Cisco’s diverse software solutions ensuring they adhere to standards such as FedRAMP, EUCS, and ISMAP. This responsibility has unlocked substantial business potential and enhanced Cisco’s reputation as a trusted partner in the federal market.
Kat honed her technical skills by leading instructional design programs, developing and launching successful eLearning and certification programs, including the Cisco Certified Customer Success Manager program, the Automation Bootcamp, and the Cisco Certified Networking Associate FastTrack program.
She is a proud member of the The Order of the Sword and Shield, the first and only academic and professional honor society dedicated exclusively to homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, cyber and information security, and all protective security disciplines. Membership reflects her commitment to continuous learning and excellence in her field.
Shayla Treadwell, Ph.D.
Vice President, Goverance, Risk, and Compliance at ECS. Expert in cybersecurity risk and compliance and organizational psychology.
Shayla is an experienced cybersecurity and risk executive with over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. She excels in integrating psychological principles with advanced cybersecurity practices. Shayla is a visionary leader committed to continuous improvement and innovation to ensure that organizations are well-equipped to meet current and future cybersecurity challenges. She is a member of the Cyber Security Summit Think Tank, a multi-stakeholder consortium that brings together industry, government and academic interests in an effort to improve the state of cyber security on both a domestic and international level.
A renowned international speaker, Shayla is known for delivering powerful and engaging presentations on cybersecurity, risk management, and organizational psychology.
Dara Gibson, President InfraGard Arizona and Cyber Liability Expert
Dara is a cyber risk management expert who orchestrates alliances with top legal and insurance providers. With a background in cybersecurity and project management, and a master’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University, Dara has established a track record of building and enhancing incident capabilities for business clients that are both reactive and proactive.
Dara curently serves as the president of InfraGard Arizona. InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. She champions industry connections that foster business growth and the security of critical infrastructure. She has served as president of the Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Phoenix-AZ Affiliate and Senior Cyber Insurance Manager at Optiv.
Erin Heiser, Cybersecurity Insurance Broker at Corvus Insurance
Risk and Response Manager at Corvus Insurance. Erin is an experienced insurance broker specializing in Cyber and Technology E&O Liability. She manages cross-functional teams to arrive at the most strategic and efficient financial risk management solution for nonprofits and for-profit businesses. She will be joined by members of her team representing technical security, underwriting, and broker perspectives on the cybersecurity insurance needs of nonprofits.
Danial Ahmed, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Corvus Insurance
Danial supports cyber insurance underwriters in assessing cyber risk at scale and risk selection. He develops technical guidance related to proactive security measures and IT best practices to policyholders via security consultations. He serves as an advisor and technical point of triage for various internal teams at Corvus and manages a vendor marketplace of 40+ cybersecurity solutions and services. He holds a M.S. in Cybersecurity from Canisius University.
Attendees will learn
By attending the presentations, you will:

Gain a foundational understanding of how to assess the effectiveness of your organization’s cybersecurity efforts.

Increase your skill navigating cybersecurity conversations with technology professionals.

Who should attend?
This is a non-technical talk for anyone who serves in the capacity (formal or informal) as a nonprofit leader, including executive directors, board members, operations managers, deputy directors, program managers, and IT leadership.
Attendees will receive
• Essential Cybersecurity Questions for Nonprofit Managers
• Cybersecurity Essentials for Nonprofits
• Access to presentation recordings
• Information about 501 Commons Tech Services
About the Tech Clinic
Each Tech Clinic focuses on a specific information technology theme and brings technology speakers, consultants, and nonprofits together for presentations and discussions that are designed for nonprofit leaders and IT support staff.
Want to keep up on other 501 Commons events, trainings, programs, discounts and grant opportunities? Sign up for our newsletter and bookmark featured events by 501 Commons and others.
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Have questions about the Tech Clinic, contact kai@501commons.org.

Happy Hour - Wenatchee
2024-10-10 16:30 - 18:00
NCW Tech Alliance, The Community Foundation of NCW, and The Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI) are partnering together to host Happy Hour in Wenatchee on October 10 at Pinnacle Beerworks.
Join us for a drink to discuss tech, business, and nonprofit work, make new connections, and celebrate community.
This event is free and open to the public so please feel free to share this event with your networks. We hope you can join us!

Drop-In to Mindfulness Series
2024-10-15 12:15 - 13:00, 2024-10-22 12:15 - 13:00
Drop-In to Mindfulness Series
Hosted by Meditate Wenatchee
Tuesdays, October 15 – November 12, 2024
12:15pm – 1:00pm
Drop-in Zoom Sessions | $5 per session

Sign up for one or more sessions!

The Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI) is excited to offer a 5-week drop-in series designed to empower nonprofit leaders to take an active role in the management of their health and wellness.
This “Drop-Into Mindfulness Series” will highlight key points on what Mindfulness is and how it can be used to effectively manage stress and increase attentional skills. This will be done via practicing a mix of standing, walking or seated practices. Each session will focus on a different Mindfulness concept and practice to give employees a break from their work, mentally and physically. The practice often leaves people feeling refreshed and focused.
Scholarships are available, email claire@cfncw.org.
Drop-in Mindfulness Sessions:

A 45-minute online, Mindfulness-Meditation session, open to nonprofit board, staff, and volunteers in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
Highlights key points on what Mindfulness Meditation is, how it works and how it can be used to effectively manage stress and increase attentional skills.
Each session will focus on a different Mindfulness Concept & Exercise, including a mix of standing, walking or seated practices.-
Session is designed to give employees a break from their work, mentally and physically. To provide them with a true “check in” with themselves.
The practice helps people notice how they are feeling, of body, mind & emotions and can often bring them back to work refreshed, focused and positive.

Topics:

Turning Inward – October 15
Finding the Pause – October 22
Cultivating Curiosity – October 29
Allow and Accept – November 5
Self-Compassion – November 12

Kari Lyons-Price, Facilitator
Kari holds a BA in Psychology and a Masters of Social Work. Her mission is to teach and guide personal and organizational growth and healing. To inspire and support every person to more skillfully meet the pains & challenges of their lives and our world. Kari specializes in Mindfulness-based services: for personal insight & healing, as a group leader and facilitator and as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor.
“My work has been focused in the fields of psychology, clinical social work and Mindfulness & Integrative Health. The heart of my work today is deeply influenced by my own lived experiences through two decades of depression, an eating disorder and chronic pain. Practicing self-awareness and Mindfulness along the path were crucial to my healing. Today, my focus is to be present for myself and those around me— to meet the life that is here in each moment, as best I can.”
Questions?
Email claire@cfncw.org or call (509) 663-7716.

A Whole Lotta B.S. (Behavioral Science) about Cybersecurity
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00
A few simple changes in your technology habits can bring Peace of Mind.
Let’s be honest: most of us find cybersecurity frustrating. Thinking up long complex passwords, trying to find our phones when we need a code to log in to an account… it’s a pain!
And if we believe the scary cybersecurity headlines about cyber-attacks and data breaches, none of it seems to be working. How do we make sense of it all? If you find it confusing, you’re not alone.
New research from the National Cybersecurity Alliance reveals insights about the public’s attitudes and beliefs about security. With your participation, we’ll compare what you think to our research participants and cut through the confusion to give you easy, practical advice and tips on how to keep yourself, your family, and your organization safe and secure.
Topics covered:

Attitudes about cybersecurity (survey based on a global representative sample)
Passwords
MFA
Phishing in all its forms
Updating software
Public trust in AI
Backing up your personal data

Presenter
Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance
Lisa is on a mission to empower people and organizations to stay safe online, so that everyone can experience the benefits of technology without worry. Lisa started her career in marketing with Ford Motor Company before migrating to automotive technology and eventually security. Lisa is honored to serve on the U.S. Secret Service Cyber Investigations Advisory Board. She is a recognized thought leader in security awareness and education with a track record of engaging and empowering people to protect themselves, their families, and their organizations.
Event Outcomes
After attending, you’ll be able to:

Compare and contrast your own attitudes and beliefs about cybersecurity with the findings of recent international research.
Apply practical tips and advice to improve your personal online safety practices and the work practices in your organization.
Advocate for the use of easy cyber safety actions to your family, friends, your organization, and community.

Who Should Attend
This is a community event for anyone who uses the internet! All are welcome, nonprofit staff, volunteers, leadership, board members, and the community members you serve. Invite your friends and family! Anyone who would like to learn more about how to stay safe online is invited to attend this highly interactive and lively event.
Get Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training
for Your Entire Organization – Staff and Volunteers!
Did you know that you can use this online event as a formal training opportunity for your nonprofit staff and volunteers? Contact kai@501commons.org to register your nonprofit.
Attendees you specify will receive an email containing the link to the live Zoom presentation and a link to the associated 30-minute self-paced tutorial, along with an introduction to the topic, and instructions on how to complete the training.

The tutorial includes a recap of this presentation’s main points oriented to the nonprofit workplace and a knowledge check activity to reenforce the learning.
Your training manager will receive a report on presentation attendance and tutorial completion for all registered staff members and volunteers.
Completion reports will be sent out toward the end of November to give registrants 30 days to complete their tutorial.
A recording of the presentation will be posted to the tutorial the next business day after the event for those who would like to view it again.

If you are looking to provide cybersecurity training for your nonprofit, October Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to take advantage of this no-cost opportunity to provide introductory cybersecurity awareness training to your organization.
Contact kai@501commons.org for more information, including the tutorial content and format and learning outcomes.
Share this event with your family and friends, and the community members your organization serves.
Research supports the benefit of basic cybersecurity awareness training. Yet there is a lack of accessible training for the general public. Please share this free event with your communities and family. Get the word out. Contact kai@501commons.org for a free toolkit that you can use to spread the word.
About the TechOE Program
The Tech Outreach and Education program (TechOE) provides education, IT management, and planning services created exclusively to meet the needs of nonprofit professionals who lead and manage data security and technology. Our tech clinics, workshops, and consulting services are affordable, jargon-free, and vendor neutral. TechOE can support your efforts to secure your information systems and data, meet compliance responsibilities, and make impactful use of the technology you already use.
To see all upcoming TechOE events or watch videos and download resources from past events, visit the TechOE Events home page.
Got a tough decision about a tech investment coming up? Call on us for advice you can trust.
Program Manager, Kai Dailey, kai@501commons.org
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
501 Commons has joined thousands of organizations around the world and the National Cybersecurity Alliance in a global effort to promote cybersecurity education and organizational resilience. Join us by adding your organization to the list at https://staysafeonline.org/programs/champion/
Follow #cybersecurityawarenessmonth on your favorite social media.
View additional National Cybersecurity Alliance Partner events at
https://staysafeonline.org/events-programs/

This presentation is made possible by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and our program sponsor Costco.
Thank you!

October Nonprofit Legal Clinic
2024-10-16 17:00 - 19:15
October Legal Clinic

October 16 | 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.

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (live Spanish interpretation)
2024-10-17 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday, October 17, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded
There will be live Spanish Interpretation for this webinar
Finanzas liberadas para organizaciones sin fines de lucro
Jueves 17 de octubre de 2024
12:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m., hora del Pacífico
En línea a través de Zoom: este seminario web se grabará
Este seminario web será en inglés con interpretación en español

We each have our own experiences with finance that may stir up excitement, mixed feelings, or uneasiness. These feelings can shape how we approach our relationship to nonprofit finance. Approaching nonprofit finance in a welcoming way, the Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits virtual workshop aims to help unlock your financial literacy. From key words and forms to understanding how everything fits together, you will increase your basic nonprofit finance knowledge.

The virtual workshop will cover:

Balance sheet
Income statement
IRS Form 990
Giving
Oversight

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

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

– FUN Participant in Bellingham

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

Learn More About the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series

Cost

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

Who Should Attend

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

Recording

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

Accessibility
Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.

Interpretation: We will have live 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

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

Thanks to Our Partners

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

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

Thriving Together NCW Summit
2024-10-23 08:00 - 16:00
Thriving Together NCW Summit

Join us as we come together as a network to begin mapping out our collective path toward creating a region where everyone can thrive.

Date and time

Wednesday, October 23 · 8am – 4pm PDT

Location

Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan
104 West Woodin Avenue Chelan, WA 98816
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About this event

We are excited to announce the Thriving Together NCW Summit, which will take place this fall on October 23rd. This is an opportunity for us to come together as a network and feel inspired and collectively begin creating a region where everyone can thrive. Together, we can dive into the themes that impact our region’s wellbeing and begin to lay the foundation for future partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
Event Details
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Campbell’s Resort, Chelan, WA
Why attend?
This summit is designed to foster collaboration and unity among partners as we work toward common goals. Thriving Together NCW recognizes that we are all interconnected and that we can’t achieve everything we want by operating separately. By coming together and harnessing insights from diverse groups across the region, we can begin moving toward shared understanding, learning and action. This is an opportunity for each of you to play a role in the foundation we are creating for a healthier, more resilient North Central Washington.
Agenda Highlights

Learn about the Vital Conditions for Health and Wellbeing and regional network efforts
Review results from the North Central Washington Wellbeing Survey
Attend learning and capacity building breakout sessions
Network with regional partners working toward shared goals

Who should attend?

Grassroot and Nonprofit Organizations
Community Leaders and Advocates
Healthcare Professionals
Policymakers
Educators

Lodging:
Attendees are financially responsible for their own travel and accommodations. If you would like to stay overnight in Chelan, there are a set number of rooms reserved at Campbell’s and the is group code #783183.
Stay Tuned
Check back in the coming weeks for a full agenda and list of guest speakers.

Navigating Worker-related Rules in WA State for Nonprofits
2024-10-28 13:30 - 15:00
Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State
What every nonprofit needs to know to be compliant with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries rules
OCTOBER 28, 2024
1:30-3:00PM
In-person (Wenatchee) or online
Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State
What every nonprofit needs to know to be compliant with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries rules
Nonprofits are required to follow worker-related laws in Washington. That means that every nonprofit needs to know what those laws are and how they relate to their work serving their community.
Navigating Worker-related Rules in Washington State provides an overview of what you need to know and why. During this session, we will walk through the three types of worker-related rules overseen by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: work standards, safety and health, and workers’ compensation. You will learn what nonprofit employers need to do to stay compliant in Washington State. You will hear about common challenges, as well as opportunities that you may have not known about. Share your experiences with colleagues and leave the session with a few action steps to move forward within your organization.

IN PERSON: North Central Washington Community Foundation, 9 S. Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801

ONLINE
Register to receive the Zoom link

Cost: Free
Please register by October 21, 2024.
You will be given the in-person or online option when you register.PRESENTER: Matt Fairbank
For more information, please email hello@centralwanonprofits.org.
