• Rising Tides: A Roundtable of Development Professionals in Greater Wenatchee

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    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:…

  • August Nonprofit Legal Clinic

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    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…

  • Making Advocacy Actionable

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    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…

  • Board Social & Networking Event – OMAK

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    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…

  • Tech Talks for Nonprofits: Introduction to Canva

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    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…

  • Effective People and Performance Management: Feedback, Supervisory Skills, and Difficult Conversations

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    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…

  • September Nonprofit Legal Clinic

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    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…

  • Volunteer Management: Attracting and Retaining Volunteers to Support Your Mission

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    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.…

  • How Safe is Your Nonprofit? Essential Cybersecurity Questions for Leaders

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    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…

  • Happy Hour – Wenatchee

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    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…

  • Drop-In to Mindfulness Series

    Nonprofit Practices Institute

    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…

  • A Whole Lotta B.S. (Behavioral Science) about Cybersecurity

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    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…