Community Foundation of North Central Washington

Nonprofit Sustainability: Building a Solid Foundation for the Next Year, 5 Years, and 10 Years
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
December 3 | 12:00 pm  –  1:00 pm
Where
This event will be hosted virtually
Registrants will receive an attendance link
Register: https://communitiesrise.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/37
Event Details
Why do so many nonprofit organizations close down before achieving their goals? Join us for a discussion of common internal problems that end nonprofits and how they can be avoided by laying down a stronger foundation for the organization.
We will discuss several relevant topics, such as:

how nonprofit leadership necessarily differs from for-profit business leadership,
issues that can arise when your internal power structures don’t align with your values, with a look at alternative governance models,
how community building and staff wellness often determine your organization’s longevity,
and more.

Attendees will learn specific strategies that can yield results during their organization’s next year, next five years, and next ten years.
About the Speakers
Communities Rise provides free capacity building services and free legal advice to nonprofit organizations and small businesses, with a focus on supporting BIPOC-led organizations. This presentation is informed by our experience advising several nonprofit organizations and community groups over the years.
Khyree Smith (he/they) is an educator, facilitator, and lifelong Seattleite who has worked in various roles within the Austin Foundation, OneWorld Now, and Seattle University. Khyree has been fortunate to provide services for thousands of youth and young adults throughout king County, often known commonly as “Coach Khyree.” Khyree believes in doing work “for the sake of the children,” holding the importance that any work you do should be in efforts to make a safe, happy, and flourishing world for youth to grow up in, and to continue to live in as adults.
Livio De La Cruz (he/him) is a nonprofit attorney who brings several years of experience building, growing, and supporting grassroots, nonprofit organizations. Originally born in the Dominican Republic, Livio grew up in New York and Arizona before moving to Seattle in 2014. Before law school, Livio was a talented software engineer and indie videogame developer. His interest in law began when he became deeply involved with activist groups and nonprofit organizations. Livio became a lawyer in order to deepen and amplify his contributions to these movements, and he developed a specialty in nonprofit law in order to strengthen these community-led organizations. Livio’s legal practice is greatly informed by his experience being a nonprofit founder himself.

Communities Rise fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic oppression. To create an equitable system, we pursue cross-sector collaboration, and provide capacity building and legal services for community organizations and small businesses.

SEATTLE: Advocacy Building Blocks: An Introduction to Advocacy for Nonprofits
2024-12-10 09:00 - 12:00
Date/Location/Cost:
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: George Town Squared, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Location: 5601 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108,
Venue: Google Map Link: + Google Map
Ticket: $30.00

Tickets
To purchase tickets, visit: https://nonprofitwa.org/event/seattle-advocacy-building-blocks-an-introduction-to-advocacy-for-nonprofits/

Event Details

Advocacy Building Blocks
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9am-12pm
Georgetown Squared, 3rd Floor Conference Room
5601 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

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

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

Cost

$15 for NAWA Members – Check the Member Resources page for the coupon code.
$30 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

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Who Should Attend

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

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 Speakers

Tiffany Brace (she/her)

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

Erick Seelbach (she/her)
Erick graduated from The Evergreen State College with a Master of Arts in Teaching. For over 20 years, her work in HIV led her to many different corners of volunteer, nonprofit and government settings: as a participant in HIV vaccine and prevention research studies, a leader of various research community advisory boards, a graduate of several leadership institutes, an outreach worker, a technical assistance and training provider, a grant writer and reviewer, a conference planner, and more. Erick served as the Executive Director of PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation), chaired the Pierce County Human Services Coalition, and served as the President of the Board and later as the Interim Executive Director of the Nonprofit Association of Washington. Currently Erick owns and operates The Liminal Mirror, a coaching and consulting business, and works with Third Sector Company on nonprofit leadership continuity solutions.

Thanks to Our Partners

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

Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:30
Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
December 10 | 12:00 pm  –  1:30 pm
Free

Where
This event will be hosted virtually
Registrants will receive an attendance link

To register, visit: https://communitiesrise.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/36
Join us for a tour of various legal 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, employment law issues, intellectual property, and more.

Communities Rise fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic oppression. To create an equitable system, we pursue cross-sector collaboration, and provide capacity building and legal services for community organizations and small businesses.

ONLINE: Executive Director Coffee Hour
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00
ONLINE: Executive Director Coffee Hour

Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ticket: Free

Tickets
To sign up, visit: https://nonprofitwa.org/event/online-ed-coffee-hour/

Event Details

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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, 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

Save the Date: Executive Director Gatherings
We invite executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, to join us for an afternoon of shared learning and connection at our upcoming Executive Director Gatherings:

January 15, 2025
April 23, 2025
June 5, 2025

Who Should Attend

NAWA members who serve as Executive Director 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 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: Equity in Action: Crafting Competetive Compensation Strategies for Nonprofits
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:00
ONLINE: Equity in Action: Crafting Competitive Compensation Strategies for Nonprofits

Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Organizer: Common Good Vermont
Organizer Website: View Organizer Website
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Event Details

Thursday, December 12, 2024
10:00AM – 11:00AM PT / 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET
Common Good Vermont

Register for the Equity in Action Workshop

Is your nonprofit grappling with limited funding, salary compression, and/or retention issues, all while trying to maintain equity and transparency? This webinar will explore how pay transparency can serve as a roadmap for overcoming these challenges. Learn how to build equitable compensation programs that align with your values and create a sustainable future for your organization.
Key Takeaways:

How to develop a clear compensation philosophy and align it with your organizational values.
Steps to implement pay transparency effectively while mitigating risks like inequity perception and talent drain.
Building equitable salary structures that address salary compression and support retention.

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@commongoodvt.org.

Cost

$35

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

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

Powerhouse Boards
2025-01-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-15 16:00 - 18:00
Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission

January 8 and 15 (Wednesdays)
4:00-6:00 pm Pacific | 7:00-9:00pm Eastern
Register now – Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission – Zoom
“I really needed to be re-ignited on my board. This did the trick.”
“Inspirational, clarifying, grounding, necessary.”
“I believe this was worth every moment of my time.”
Powerhouse boards bring energy to their work. They make good decisions on behalf of their mission. They are nimble, influential, effective, and connected. You may have seen such a board in your community—maybe you serve on one. If so, you know the joy when a group of people comes together and makes a difference.

Powerhouse Boards is a 2-part online class designed to leave you ready to serve with more joy, confidence, and results. By the end of our four hours together, you will have:

A strategy for recruiting diverse, mission-aligned people to your board
A clear sense of what the job is (and an excitement to do it!)
A deeper understanding of legal responsibilities
A recipe for committees and meetings centered on purpose and results
Practical ways to involve board members in fundraising

You will feel more confident, connected, and joyful about how your board can best achieve your mission.

Here’s a summary of the two sessions:
JANUARY 8
PART 1: Build a powerhouse board of members who know the job

Let’s start at the beginning to understand the core purpose of your organization and how you can assemble the right people to achieve your goals. When you have a clear sense of what you do and why, you can explain this purpose to people outside your organization—like potential funders, policymakers, and board members. You will understand how a diverse board sets you up for success and how to achieve greater diversity on your board. You will have a compass in hand to make decisions that will sustain your organization over time.
The right people will be ready to serve if they know the job and basic skills needed to do it. This includes the roles and responsibilities of any board member, as well as ways to customize the role to the people ready to serve. We will discuss risk and ways to think about the risks most threatening your organization. Board members who stand with two feet on the job are better able to achieve a mission.

JANUARY 15
PART 2: Work well together
Boards have a lot on their plate, so let’s talk about tips and tools to help your board work well together. The number one barrier cited by board members is time, so let’s unpack how to be more effective, efficient, and expansive with the time you have! Since so much work happens at meetings, we’ll unpack the core elements of an effective meeting. You’ll learn how to use committees to make good decisions. And our favorite topic of all: how to get every board member involved in raising money for your organization. You’ll leave with “ready to go” ideas on how to bring in more money to better achieve your mission.

Register now – Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission – Zoom

ABOUT THE SERIES
Powerhouse Boards was designed for board members and those who work closely with them, like Executive Directors and staff leaders. You will have opportunities to connect with your peers through breakout conversations. If you complete the course wishing your whole board were there, you will learn how to access the on-demand version of this course, the Nonprofit Board Certificate Program, at www.nonprofitlearning.center.
All participants will receive a digital copy of the 24-page Powerhouse Boards Workbook to use throughout the session and to keep as a planning tool. The workbook is available in English and Spanish.
The series is scheduled to be at a time when busy board members are able to attend. You are welcome to bring your dinner, a glass of wine, or a cup of tea. It is interactive, so be ready to participate between bites.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Nancy Bacon has trained thousands of board members and those who work with them. She is an educator who has served in the nonprofit roles of executive director, founding program director, board member, and volunteer since 1996. She created a portfolio of nonprofit classes and resources available to all nonprofits in Washington State, including Boards in Gear, Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits, and Let’s Go Legal. In 2022, Nancy launched the Nonprofit Learning Center to ensure all nonprofit leaders anywhere in the country have access to outcome-based learning: www.nonprofitlearning.center. Nancy is known for delivering highly engaging online learning that rivals being together in a room. www.nancybacon.com

COST
$59.00 for two-part class and all learning tools
This includes four hours of learning, the digital Powerhouse Boards Workbook, tools to use in board orientation, and pre- and post-learning exercises designed to strengthen your board practice. Because the course will be recorded– and all registrants will receive the recordings of live sessions– no refunds are available in case of cancellation.
In partnership with:

Register now – Powerhouse Boards: What you need to know to achieve your mission – Zoom

Lunch and Learn Online - Key Strategies for Building a Strong Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Team
2025-01-13 14:00 - 15:00
Lunch & Learn Webinar
Key Strategies for Building a Strong Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Team

This session will cover a variety of topics for effective board and volunteer management, including:

Recruitment and orientation to ensure new members are mission-aligned and ready to contribute
The importance of fostering diversity and inclusivity within your board
Practical methods for retaining motivated board members and volunteers
How to leverage technology to enhance board and volunteer performance

Sanjukta (Shama) Shams, CFRE, is a seasoned executive passionate about driving positive social change and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. She is the host of the podcast From Passion to Purpose and the author of Nonprofit Fundraising – Lessons from the Trenches. Currently, she serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Uplift Northwest and teaches nonprofit storytelling at North Seattle College and Edmonds College.
Registration is FREE for members and $25 for non-members. A webinar link will be provided in the registration confirmation message.

Register

January Tech Clinic: Building a Cybersecurity Awareness Program (Year 2)
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:30
January Tech Clinic: Building a Cybersecurity Awareness Program (Year 2)

501 Commons reflects on its cybersecurity awareness program. Recaps years 1 and 2, plus lessons learned. Bring your own stories to share!

Date and time

Wednesday, January 15 · 1 – 2:30pm PST

Location

Online – Register Here

Agenda

1:00 PM – 1:40 PM
A Case Study: Building a Cybersecurity Awareness Program

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

The number of attendees for this informal, meeting-style talk will be limited to allow for in-depth conversation. Sign up early to reserve a spot!
If you are in the early stages of building a security, compliance, or awareness program or considering one, or if you are currently working on developing a program, bring your questions, ideas, and experiences to share with the attendees.
We will also discuss the use of phishing simulation tools as a component of an awareness program.
Speaker

Kai Dailey
Kai has 25 years of experience as a consultant and business process analyst. She joined 501 Commons as an Executive Service Corps member in 2018 completing several projects for Plan IT and Pathways. She developed the IT security program at 501 Commons and currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer and TechOE Program Manager. She lives with her family in Spokane, Washington.

Tech Clinic Outcomes
• Learn how a cybersecurity awareness program enables security and compliance
• Imagine the purpose and scope for building an action-learning oriented awareness program for your organization
• Apply lessons learned from the case study shared to planning a cybersecurity awareness program for your organization
Who Should Attend
• This non-technical talk is for nonprofit professionals of all disciplines, including operations, compliance officers, IT professionals, board members, executive leadership, HR, and training professionals
Attendees will receive
• A planning guide that (a) summarizes the tactical steps discussed and (b) roadmaps how to apply the action-learning model within a small organization.
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.
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Have questions about the Tech Clinic, contact kai@501commons.org.

ONLINE: Executive Director Gathering
2025-01-15 15:00 - 17:00
Event Details

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
3:00PM -5:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded
Register Here

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.
While originally from California, Neal has spent nearly all of his adult life in Washington and loves the evergreen state. Neal and his family can often be found exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the specific regional foods each area has to offer. He looks forward to hearing specific recommendations from all of our partners across the state.

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

Engaging, Equipping, & Retaining Volunteers (3-Part Series)
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
Engaging, Equipping, & Retaining Volunteers

Explore promising practices, tools and resources for effectively engaging volunteers in the delivery of your organization’s mission.

Register Here

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Please note: this course is offered as a three-part series with individual sessions taking place on January 16, 23, and 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. It is recommended that participants engage in all three sessions.
You only need to purchase ONE ticket per person for the entire series!
For a busy nonprofit professional, effectively managing volunteers can seem challenging, even daunting. This series will provide a helpful framework for developing or enhancing your volunteer program. After watching a series of short videos, reflecting upon your volunteer program’s goals, and joining in peer discussions, you will gain insight and ideas that you can immediately use!
Each week you will watch three twelve-minute videos at your leisure along with handouts to support self-reflection. The prep work shouldn’t take more than an hour to complete but is important to ensure that you and your peers get the most out of the live sessions!
Thanks to generous funding from United Way of King County, the entire series is offered to organizations serving King County for $15, and to the larger community for $45. A limited number of scholarships are available. If the fee is a barrier for you, please contact Jan@501Commons.org for more information.
Session 1 of 3 | Volunteer Management Strategy | Live Discussion on January 16, 10-11 a.m.
Effective volunteer engagement begins with a strong strategy. We will explore the importance of aligning your volunteer program with your organization’s mission and creating a philosophy statement for volunteer involvement. We encourage you to share the videos with your organization’s leaders and to discuss the purpose of volunteers before the live session.
Session 2 of 3 | Effective Volunteer Recruitment | Live Discussion on January 23, 10-11 a.m.
We build on the first session by discussing how to develop clear volunteer position descriptions, as well as recruit, match, and set volunteers up for success.
Session 3 of 3 | Volunteer Engagement Session 2 of 3 | Live Discussion on January 30, 10-11 a.m.
With a solid foundation in place, we dive into supervision, recognition, and evaluating your volunteer program.
About the Presenters
The online videos are conducted by Nancy A. Gaston, CVA.
Nancy is a consultant with Gifts Differing and 501 Commons. She has been the executive director of a volunteer-staffed crisis line, a county-wide volunteer center, and a volunteer chore service organization. As a trainer, she has presented sessions on volunteer engagement at local, regional, national, and international conferences.
Nancy holds a degree in English and journalism from Eastern Michigan University and a graduate degree in theology from McGill University in Montreal. She is a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration and a certified trainer with Oregon Volunteers. Nancy has served on many boards of directors, including the Clark County YWCA, the Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, Assistance League Southwest Washington, and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation. She volunteers regularly with her faith community and is a lunch buddy at a local elementary school.
The live discussions are facilitated by Jan Burrell, 501 Commons Consulting Services Manager.
Jan Burrell has spent the last 25 years helping volunteers make a difference in their communities. She holds a degree in organizational communication from Chico State University and a certificate in volunteer management from Washington State University. As 501 Commons’ Consulting Services Manager, Jan works with skilled volunteers to boost the capacity of nonprofit clients. She is adept at ensuring that nonprofit clients’ and volunteers’ expectations are mutually achieved.
For more information:
Questions about this series? Contact 501 Commons.
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Happily Ever After: Telling Your Unique Story As A Nonprofit
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:30
Happily Ever After: Telling Your Unique Story as a Nonprofit

Thursday, January 16, 2025
11:00 – 12:30 PM PST
FREE

Register Here

January Monthly Training

Every day, people are bombarded by 6,000 media and marketing messages. For nonprofits to compete, they must leverage their greatest asset – the power of storytelling. Whether it is a polar bear illustrating the importance of saving the environment or people sharing their lives on Youtube.com, everybody responds to a story. This workshop will share best practices on how you can get your story heard.
This webinar will provide tools, fool-proof strategies, and templates that will equip nonprofits with:

Learning why storytelling works and how marketers use it effectively
Equipping nonprofit executives with how to construct your story to make it “stick”
Sharing how to build a storytelling culture; and
Evaluating your existing marketing efforts and take them to the next level

Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:

Understand the needs for and benefits of recognition and rewards for volunteers
Learn some techniques for volunteer recognition and ideas for volunteer rewards
Learn about nominating volunteers for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and Key Volunteer of the Year Award

Presenter: Suzanne Smith

Suzanne Smith, MBA, is a coach and consultant for social organizations, helping them enhance their impact and achieve measurable results. With nearly three decades of experience in the social sector, she has developed award-winning programs and initiatives recognized for their innovation. Suzanne earned her MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business as a CASE scholar and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Arlington and SMU.
She authors Social TrendSpotter, a highly regarded blog blending social sector insights with storytelling, and has contributed to publications like Forbes and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Suzanne’s work has earned her accolades such as the Next Generation Social Entrepreneur Award from the Social Enterprise Alliance. A committed community leader, she has served on numerous boards and commissions in Dallas and supported various nonprofits across North Texas.

ONLINE: Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Series
2025-01-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-30 16:00 - 17:30
ONLINE: Strategic Planning in Nonprofits
Time
To purchase tickets, visit: https://nonprofitwa.org/event/online-strategic-planning-in-nonprofits-2025/
Event Details

3-Part Series
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025 &
Thursday, January 30, 2025
4:00PM – 5:30PM PT
Online via Zoom – Sessions will be recorded

Is strategic planning on your radar? Do you need to clarify the strategic direction of your organization and the strategies that will be used to achieve your vision while also ensuring organizational health and sustainability? If you answered yes, join this three-part webinar series that will set you on the path to developing a plan that does not sit on a shelf collecting dust! Strategic planning aligns your people and resources around a plan to achieve your mission.
The series will be anchored with Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN), a toolkit developed by Nonprofit Association of Washington to make strategic planning accessible and manageable for you, your board, and your staff. Over the course of three 90-minute webinars and at-home work between sessions, we will review the six phases in the planning process. You will leave with the tools and confidence to develop a strategic plan for your organization.

Learning Outcomes
You will:

Be able to work through the six phases of a strategic planning process
Be able to assess the current state of your organization
Know how to improve your mission statement
Be able to name at least one strategic priority for your organization
Have an action plan of at least two next steps toward developing a strategic plan
Have the resources, templates, and processes to complete a strategic plan

Course Outline
Part 1: Getting Started with Strategic Planning
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm PT
This session will introduce the what and why of strategic planning as well as lay the groundwork for the six phases of planning. We will explore the first two phases of the planning process, Prepare and Listen. After completing this session, you will understand the need for strategic planning, be able to articulate what you hope planning will accomplish for your organization, and be equipped with the tools to assess your organization’s readiness to engage in a strategic planning process. You will also be able to identify key planning questions and stakeholders for your planning process.
Part 2: Your North Star – Mission and Vision
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm PT
This session will explore the role of consulting with a broader circle of stakeholders as you (re)envision your mission and vision. We will explore who your stakeholders are and what data you might gather. We will also talk about the role of a mission and vision statement in serving as the north star for your strategic plan. We will review key elements of mission and vision statements. After completing this session, you will be prepared to assess your organization’s mission and vision statement and know how to engage key staff and board to craft statements that capture and communicate your organization’s identity.
Part 3: Rolling Up Your Sleeves – Plan, Execute, and Evaluate
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm PT
This session will present a process to innovate, develop, and prioritize strategic goals with your board and key staff. From there we will also discuss how to write good objectives to make your priorities actionable and measurable. Many strategic plans get left on the shelf to collect dust. Discover how to avoid this pitfall by building an execution and evaluation plan into your process. After completing this session, you will know how to write strategic goals and objectives for your organization and have ideas about how to align your resources so you can reach your goals. Most importantly, you will know how to keep your plan a living document and how to track progress on your goals.

Cost

Nonprofit Association of Washington is pleased to offer its members a discounted price. If you are interested in becoming a member, please find more information here.

$75 – Members of Nonprofit Association of Washington (check the Member Resources Page for the Member-only coupon code) and members of participating state associations (contact your state association for the special discount code)
$150 – Not-yet-members

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, Executive Directors, and other nonprofit staff involved in strategic planning.

Recording

Sessions will be recorded and emailed to registrants after each session. Breakout rooms will not be included in recordings.

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

Kim Rakow Bernier, MPAKim is an organization and management consultant who partners with nonprofits to align people, purpose and planning for impact. She is a nonprofit practitioner and educator with over twenty years of experience and leadership in building the capacity of leaders and organizations. Kim has led nonprofits planning efforts from inside and out of multiple organizations; most recently at a global grantmaking nonprofit in her role as Executive Director, and as the chair of the strategic planning committee in a leadership development and environmental restoration organization.
Kim is a skilled educator and facilitator. Her passion for teaching dates back to her time as a teacher in the Solomon Islands as a Peace Corps volunteer. Back in the U.S., Kim spent close to a decade leading outreach initiatives at a global sustainability education organization. In that role, she presented over 200 workshops and keynotes at schools and conferences around the country. More recently, Kim has designed and facilitated board retreats, workshops on meeting facilitation, and strategic planning processes.
Currently Kim provides organizational development and management consulting services to nonprofits, partnering on strategy planning, theory of change development, board development, and meeting and retreat facilitation to increase program impact and achieve results. Kim has a Master of Public Administration degree and a Certificate in International Development Policy and Management from the Evans School of Public Affairs.

Thanks to Our Partners

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington and KRB Consulting + Coaching, in partnership with Common Good Vermont, Maine Association of Nonprofits, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands, and Kentucky Nonprofit Network.

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

AI Equity Project Report 2024: Advancing Justice, Inspiring Action
2025-01-22 11:00 - 12:00
Event description

Artificial Intelligence can reshape how nonprofits approach their missions. How can we ensure AI advances equity instead of widening disparities?
Join us for a panel on the AI Equity Project Report: 2024, unpacking findings, challenges, and AI’s potential for good.
Our panel, with leaders from philanthrophic and nonprofit organizations, will explore ethical AI adoption steps for funders and organizations to take.
Topics include fostering trust, empowering data teams, and forming partnerships that embed equity at the heart of AI initiatives.
Whether you want to fund transformative work or drive change within your organization, this session is your springboard for action.
Participation Outcomes:
For funders

Develop a deeper understanding of how funding AI initiatives can advance equity and strengthen nonprofit impact.
Build connections with nonprofit leaders ready to lead innovative, equity-centered AI projects.

For nonprofit leaders

Identify ways to advocate for and implement equity-driven AI initiatives within your organization.
Collaborate with peers and funders to get some actionable steps to co-create a culture of AI equity in the sector.

Presenters
Brandolon Barnett, Head of Innovation & Philanthropy, Giving Compass
John Kenyon, Nonprofit Technology Educator & Strategist
Michelle F. Vryn, MFV Consulting
Meena Das, Namaste Data
Join us in a conversation about making equitable AI a reality—one action at a time!

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Online Event

Online event is held via Zoom. Access link will be delivered via email before the event.

Refund policy
Refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event

Host information

Greg Scully

January Legal Clinic
2025-01-22 17:00 - 19:15
January 22 | 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.

Learning to People Better Together 2025
2025-01-27 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for an exciting learning series where you will develop the historical literacy and contemporary skills needed to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your organization. This collaborative program is hosted by the North Central Washington Equity Alliance and presented by Four Strands Community Partners LLC, with the support of Thriving Together NCW.

Program Details:

Schedule: Every other Monday, 12:00-1:30 PM, starting January 27th, 2025
Format: 9 sessions via Zoom, with the final session being hybrid including dinner
Cost: $75 per person (Limited scholarships available from NCW Equity Alliance)
Additional Options: Two optional in-person gatherings and opportunity for one-on-one facilitator sessions
Register by clicking here

Inclusive behaviors and practices are vital for organizational and personal growth. We will look at historical materials and case studies drawn from examples in North Central Washington and nationally. We will be together for 9 sessions, integrating national and regional history, with equity and inclusion skills-building exercises you can bring back into your work and into your life. Our sessions will be virtual, except for the last session, which will be hybrid and will include dinner together. There will also be two optional in-person gatherings, and opportunities for a one-on-one session with the facilitator.

Who Should Participate:
Open to all residents and organizations (nonprofit, for profit, government, etc.) in North Central Washington. Participants should be interested in establishing a sense of belonging and connection within their organization, their community service work and with North Central Washington residents.

Program Dates:
Sessions meet every other Monday starting January 27, 12:00-1:30 PM

January 27, 2025
February 10
February 24
March 10
March 24
April 7
April 21
May 5
May 19 (final hybrid session with dinner)

ONLINE: Advocacy Building Blocks
2025-01-28 09:00 - 10:30
Event Details

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
9:00AM – 10:30AM PT
Online via Zoom – this workshop will be recorded

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

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

Cost

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

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here

Who Should Attend

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

Accessibility

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

About the Speaker

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

Thanks to Our Partner

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

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

ONLINE: Rural Nonprofit Gathering
2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:00
Event Details

Rural Nonprofit Gathering
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
2:00PM- 3:00PM PST
Free
Online via Zoom
*Please note we have changed the event date from January 9th to January 29th. We apologize for any confusion this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Join us for an engaging online gathering tailored for rural nonprofit leaders across Washington State! During this session, you’ll have the chance connect with fellow rural nonprofits and exchange updates on your latest initiatives. We’ll also share exciting upcoming events and opportunities from the Nonprofit Association.
Whether you’re looking to collaborate, gain insights, or stay informed, this event is for anyone passionate about advancing rural nonprofits. Don’t miss out on this chance to strengthen our community and enhance our collective impact across rural communities in Washington State!
This quarter’s theme, “Goal Setting: Driving Donations & Telling Your Story,” will explore strategies focused on rural communities for setting achievable goals, crafting compelling stories, and boosting donations to create lasting impact.

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

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 the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

Contact

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Brissa Perez at brissa@nonprofitwa.org or 855-299-2922 X 104.

ONLINE: Boards in Gear
2025-01-30 10:00 - 12:00
Event Details

Thursday, January 30, 2025
10:00AM – 12:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded

Register Here

You joined a nonprofit board because you care about the organization’s mission. You want your contributions as a board member to positively affect the issues addressed by the organization. As a board, you want your nonprofit to thrive and make a difference in the communities served by your organization. Whether your nonprofit is just starting or is long established, getting your board in gear can help put your organization on a clear path forward.

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

The virtual workshop will cover:

Board responsibilities
Board operations
Composition and development
Fundraising
Advocacy

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

Boards in Gear is Part 1 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 Washington Office of the Secretary of State.

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

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

About the Speaker
Pamela J. Oakes, The Profitable Nonprofit Pamela is a Fund Development expert, helping nonprofits achieve funding sustainability. Having worked successfully with organizations, nonprofits, foundations, universities, government, and community organizations around the world, Pamela’s passion is to ensure that those who want to change the world for ‘good’ have the funding and resources to do so.

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

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

The ABC’s of Forming Your 501(c)(3)
2025-01-31 00:00 - 23:59
Click Here for the Free Recorded Webinar
Foundation Center and Harbor Compliance partnered to create a webinar on properly establishing a nonprofit in the United States. The webinar recording is now available free of charge. If you are a nonprofit founder, board member, or entrepreneur, view this webinar to gain an understanding of the following:

What a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is
Process for establishing a 501(c)(3)
Paperwork, costs, and timeline
Ongoing compliance
Finding professional assistance

Finance 101 - Free Modules
2025-01-31 00:00 - 23:59
About this course

Free
10 lessons
0.5 hours of video content

Click Here to Start Learning for Free!

Housing Our Valley
2025-02-06 10:00 - 15:00
The Housing Summit will explore ways the region can respectfully increase its housing supply — and what that is likely to look like.

Date and time

Thursday, February 6 · 10am – 3pm PST

Location

Pybus Public Market
3 North Worthen Street Wenatchee, WA 98801

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours

Growth has been happening for a long time in Chelan and Douglas counties, and given the region’s livability and close proximity to the Seattle and Spokane metro areas, more is on the way. The state has determined about 18,000 new homes need to be constructed in Chelan and Douglas counties over the next 20 years in order to catch up with demand, with about half of those homes priced for low- and moderate-income households. One potential solution is generating more “middle housing,” which includes such housing types as duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, cottages, courtyard housing, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
The Summit — “Housing Our Valley: How do we increase density in our neighborhoods respectfully?” — will explore how middle housing can fit into existing neighborhoods and fill a large need in the region. Sessions during the Summit will include:

What State Housing Mandates Mean for You and Your Community
Local Cities and Counties: Planning for Future Growth
Recognition of Local Success Stories
Middle-Market Housing: Changing the Narrative
Infill with Smaller Homes
Tools to Get Affordable Housing Built

Keynote presentation will be delivered by Deborah Flagan, vice president of community engagement for Redmond, Ore.-based Hayden Homes, which recently opened an office in Wenatchee. For three decades, Hayden Homes has provided more than 25,000 new homes for value-driven families in underserved communities throughout Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. In 2009, Hayden Homes launched the Simplicity by Hayden Homes brand as a build-on-your-land partner for private land-owners, public jurisdictions, nonprofits, employers, and investors looking to build workforce housing. Hayden Homes offers a variety of home sizes and designs to meet the goals of communities.
The summit will bring together builders, developers, realtors, bankers and others working in the housing industry, along with government officials and planners, social service workers, property owners, and other community members interested in learning more about the topic.
The cost is just $10 (which includes lunch), thanks to our wonderful sponsor, Danny Zavala Real Estate with Laura Mounter.

ONLINE: Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit
2025-02-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-19 13:00 - 15:00
Event Details

3-Part Series
Wednesday, February 12, 2025,
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 &
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
1:00PM -3:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This series will be recorded

A virtual workshop for leaders of small, all or mostly volunteer organizations wanting to learn the basics on how to deliver on your mission
Your organization exists to make a difference. A group of people got together—maybe including you—and founded a nonprofit corporation to tackle an important issue. That corporation is like a car. It has a shape and size, it needs to be registered, and the people in the car matter. You need fuel to propel it forward.
During Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit, we will cover the basics of running a nonprofit. We will draw on tested tips and tools, including Nonprofit Association of Washington’s four learning toolkits on boards, finance, law, and planning. You will leave with concrete next steps on how to strengthen your organization to better achieve your mission. Join us on this road trip to a strong nonprofit!
Topics Include:

The right size for your organization to be sustainable
Legal and finance information to compliance and protection
Budgeting
Program design
Volunteer management
Fundraising
Grant readiness

You will leave ready to:

Define to others what success looks like for your organization
Name one way your organization can be more sustainable
Name two elements to track for legal and financial compliance and protection
Explain how your programs tie back to your mission
Describe how your organization understands overhead
List at least two things that need to be in a volunteer or board job description
Name one way your organization can raise money without spending any money

“I feel better prepared how to convey my organization’s story for the purpose of funding.”
– Participant in Prosser

Cost

Nonprofit Association of Washington is pleased to offer its members a discounted price. If you are interested in becoming a member, please find more information here.

$0 – Members of Nonprofit Association of Washington (check the Member Resources Page for the Member-only Discount Code)
$30 – Not-yet-members of Nonprofit Association of Washington

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

This training is designed for board, volunteers and staff of smaller organizations. Anyone who wants to know nonprofit basics and have concrete actions to move their organizations forward will find something in the day. While a team is not necessary, it is helpful to have at least two people from an organization.

Recording

Each session will be recorded. Breakout rooms will not be included in the recording. Registrants will be sent the recording and materials after each session.

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

Ginny Lang, Lang Consulting
Virginia D. Lang is a veteran management consultant who has worked in the corporate sector and the nonprofit community as an adviser on all aspects of community affairs for over 35 years. Ginny has served as an expert coach, trainer, facilitator, and consultant to an impressive array of nonprofit organizations and is an accomplished speaker and presenter. She teaches nonprofit and leadership topics for private clients and for Whatcom Community College and Western Washington University. Lang Consulting specializes in planning, training and development for nonprofit organizations and helps nonprofit professionals and board members develop their leadership skills in the areas of communication, fundraising, outreach, board/ staff development, and volunteer management.

Rory Bowman
Rory Bowman has spent years as a volunteer and organizer with small groups, including experiences good and bad. He has also served as an executive director, with nearly two decades of experience on a variety of corporate boards, including for-profits, non-profits and cooperatives in Oregon and Washington. His background in education and adult education gives Rory a passion for helping all organizations get better, at any size and every level. As a consultant, he has a decidedly practical and “real-world” focus.

Thanks to Our Partner

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

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

ONLINE: Tech Talk for Nonprofits - Learn, Create, and Communicate with Google Notebook LM
2025-02-18 12:00 - 12:45
Tuesday February 18th 2025

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Join Tech Talks for a 30-minute webinar, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A, on using Google Notebook LM, a free Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered learning assistant, to enhance your nonprofit’s mission.
In this session, we’ll explore how Google Notebook LM can support nonprofits by organizing complex information, creating accessible learning tools like podcasts, and improving communication. Whether your goal is to simplify research, create engaging content, or support team collaboration, this session will introduce practical ways to leverage AI to learn and share more effectively.
This webinar is open to all experience levels. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how AI can empower your nonprofit to think, learn, and communicate in innovative ways.
Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free quarterly webinars hosted by the NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).

February Legal Clinic
2025-02-19 05:00 - 19:15
February 19 | 5:00PM – 7:15PM
Free | Held Virtually via Zoom video call
To request an appointment or for more information, please email legalclinic@communities-rise.org

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.
