Community Foundation of North Central Washington

ONLINE: Train the Trainer: Deepening our Collective Practices
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Event Details

Thursdays, April 3 & 10, 2025
10:00AM – 11:30AM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Take a moment to pause and reflect – what do we want and need from trainings? As trainers, facilitators, and anyone who shapes meeting and engagement spaces, how can we best achieve our goals? How do we hold ourselves accountable for the content and the needs of participants? How do we prepare for known and unknown challenges that may emerge in real time? In addition, what are some key components of learning theory and engagement practices that support organizations seeking to transform and apply principles of equity and justice in their work?
This two-part Train the Trainer series is designed to deepen our collective training practices. We will cover:

Principles of adult learning
Recognizing, celebrating, and supporting different groups of learners who come together in training spaces
Handling difficult conversations and courageous communication
Trainers as leaders and leaders as trainers
Making materials and virtual trainings more accessible to learners of all abilities

Cost

Free for NAWA Members – Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$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 regarding the cost of this workshop.
Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Who Should Attend

Trainers, consultants, nonprofit learning staff, anyone who hosts meetings, and people holding space for community or organizational engagement are welcome.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

Accessibility

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

About the Speaker

Tracy Flynn, M.Ed. (she, her, hers),
Seattle, Washington
Tracy has nearly 30 years of experience with management and leadership of local and national health, welfare, and education institutions. Her mission is to provide training, facilitation, and coaching to build healthy individuals, organizations, and communities. Her expertise includes coaching, facilitation, curriculum design, anti-bias and inclusion, community engagement, and leadership development. She works with teams, managers, and executives on program implementation and as a work/life coach. To learn more about Tracy, please visit: www.tracyflynnconsulting.com.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington 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

Maximize Your Fundraising Impact: Website Strategies to Drive Donations
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Date and time

Thursday, April 10 · 12 – 1pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

Website Preparation for Fundraising Campaigns
When fundraising, you’re sending people to your website to hopefully make a donation. But is your your site optimized to improve donation conversions? This session will provide key steps to take with site content, information architecture, and tracking to make sure you get the most out of your campaign.
Learning outcomes:
1. How to set up landing pages to maximize conversions and drive more donations
2. How to write clear, compelling content for the web to get speedy comprehension and interest
3. How to understand what people are doing on your landing pages and what to do with that information.
Who is this webinar for?
Nonprofit professionals and volunteers seeking innovative approaches to enhance campaign results, gain insights into web content creation, and explore data analysis options.
About the presentor
Marcy Rye is a seasoned expert in nonprofit branding, web design, and digital strategy, making her the ideal trainer for organizations looking to maximize their websites for fundraising success. As the founder of Wire Media, LLC, she has spent over a decade helping mission-driven organizations create powerful, accessible, and results-driven websites that engage supporters and drive donations.
Her expertise spans branding, web accessibility, user experience, and visual storytelling, ensuring that nonprofits can effectively connect with their audiences and convert website visitors into long-term donors.
Marcy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology from Parsons the New School for Design. When she’s not helping nonprofits build impactful digital strategies, you’ll find her sailing the Pacific Ocean near her home in Marina del Rey, CA.

Organized by:
501 Commons

Succession Planning Consultant Bootcamp
2025-04-16 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-17 08:30 - 12:00
Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 8:30 AM PDT – Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
Zoom Online Meeting

BECOME A CERTIFIED SUCCESSION PLANNING CONSULTANT AND LICENSED TRAINER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
The nonprofit sector is experiencing growing rates of employee and volunteer transitions. Many issues that consultants help nonprofit organizations resolve can be linked to the impacts of high employee and board turnover, lack of talent planning and development, and an unrealized commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, access, and belongingness.

With less than a fifth of nonprofit organizations prepared for succession, it is essential for the nonprofit sector to have well-trained consultants and more succession planning education programs available in local communities. The Succession Planning Consultant Bootcamp fills this essential need.

What you will learn during the two-day Succession Planning Consultant Bootcamp:

A Definition of Succession Planning Rooted in Talent Recruitment, Development & Retention
The Five Essential Elements of a Nonprofit Succession Plan
Suggested Facilitation Methods for Leadership Continuity Conversations with Nonprofits
The Four “Must-Do’s” For Emergency Succession Planning
The Link between Basic Human Resource Policy and Practice and a Culture of Leadership Continuity and Succession
How to Integrate Succession Planning Discussions into Strategic Planning, Resource Development, and Financial Planning Engagements
The Powerful Intervention that Succession Planning represents to advancing Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Access, and Belongingness in nonprofit organizations

Bootcamp graduates earn a certificate, a digital badge indicating completion of succession planning studies, access to materials to teach in their workshops and engagements, and invitation to recurring Succession Planning Consultant study group sessions hosted by Third Sector Company for a discounted rate.
Why the need for a Succession Bootcamp? The latest data backs it up:

50% of nonprofit leaders share that they plan to leave their roles within the next five years. Your guidance can empower nonprofits to build resilient structures that ensure continuity and stability.
The Leading with Intent Report from 2021 notes that 30% of nonprofit executives surveyed do not have a written succession plan or policy to guide the board when a transition occurs.
In 2022 there were 500,000 jobs in the nonprofit sector waiting to be filled leading to challenges in hiring and talent recruitment known as the Great Resignation.

Please note that a 90-page workbook including succession planning tools and other resources will be used during the Bootcamp. As with any course that has an accompanying text, you will be asked to order your workbook once it is ready for distribution (priced at $29.95 through a third-party publisher). Instructions will be provided upon registration.
Third Sector Company, Inc. is committed to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as foundational to its programs.
We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all people; and we pledge our individual and organizational efforts to build respect, dignity, caring, and equitable treatment for all. As an organization, we are committed to transforming the world into one that promotes social justice and freedom from oppression, including but not limited to, racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism.
Thus, we aim to be adaptable, actively anti-racist, embracing cultural differences, and to be accessible for people who are differently resourced and differently abled. Since we do not want financial hardship to be a barrier to participation, there are several seats reserved in each of our fee-based programs for confidentially awarded scholarships. We encourage those from historically underserved communities to apply.

ONLINE: Lunch & Learn – Employee Retention: How to Keep Employees Happy
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
Event Details

Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
12:00pm-12:45pm PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Connect, learn, and engage with NAWA’s Member Discount Program. Member Discount Program Lunch & Learn Series! Each session will feature a 45-minute deep dive with one of our Member Discount Program Vendors. Take your lunch break to grow your knowledge and expand your connections!
This month, we invite Great Northern Staff Administrators (GNSA) to share more about their services, such as Payroll, HR, and Benefits Administrations. With over 20 years of experience serving businesses across the U.S., GNSA stands out for its people-first approach, ensuring exceptional service and compliance expertise. Learn how their solutions can help streamline administrative tasks for your nonprofit!

Cost

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

Those interested in becoming NAWA members or current NAWA member and want to learn more about our Member Discount Programs and how to access these discount on services.

Recording

Registrants will receive the webinar recording by email after the event. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend the training but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register so we can send you the recording and materials.

Accessibility

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

About the Speaker

Robert Nicholl, Senior Business Advisor
Robert attended the University of Oregon on an Athletic Football Scholarship. His focus of education was Business Administration, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education.
Robert has thirty years in Sales and 5 years of Sales Management experience. For the last 25+ years Robert has been working for Great Northern Staff Administrators, an outsource service provider. He works with business owners, CEO’s, Executive Directors and Administrators partnering to solve issues related to Payroll, Human Resources, HRMS Solutions and Benefit Administration, becoming a trusted advisor for the business owner. He has increased sales by over 2,000% during his time with GNSA.
He is the past president of the BYU Management Society and is currently the Fund-Raising Chairman of the same organization. He started a networking group called the Northwest Medical Resource Network which includes advisors to medical practices in the northwest.
Robert has been married for 26 years and has two girls of his own and six stepchildren, along with twenty-two grandchildren. He and his wife Tamara like spending time with their grandchildren and traveling.
Robert enjoys Oregon Duck football, swimming, golfing and biking.

About the Speaker

Katharina Fink, President

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x104
Email: membership@nonprofitwa.org

April Legal Clinic
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:15
April 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.

Building Your Dream Team: 7 Secrets to Recruiting High-Impact Board Members
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00
Date and time

Thursday, April 17 · 11am – 12pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

The strength of a nonprofit starts with its board, but finding the right leaders isn’t just about filling seats—it’s about recruiting passionate, strategic, and engaged members who can drive your mission forward. In this dynamic session, seven special-guest nationally recognized nonprofit experts will each reveal one essential secret to identifying, attracting, and securing high-impact board members. From leveraging your network to diversifying your board and creating an irresistible value proposition, you’ll gain actionable insights to transform your board recruitment strategy.

About the presenter
Derik Timmerman, Ph.D.
Dr. Derik Timmerman is the Managing Partner of Valtas, a Washington-based advisory services firm guiding leadership transitions for social enterprises. Derik is a nationally-recognized speaker and author on a variety of nonprofit subjects including leadership effectiveness, fundraising, and board development. Prior to Valtas, Derik was the Founder and Managing Partner of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions, a nationwide consulting firm helping nonprofits maximize their world-changing impact. In earlier roles, Derik was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and a US Army Intelligence Officer with two combat deployments to Iraq. Derik earned a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, as well as a Masters, PhD, and CFRE certification in fundraising. Derik has a passion for chocolate chip cookies, burning them off on nearby hiking trails with his three boys, and living out his life’s core purpose of building factories of hope.

Organized by
Valtas

April Fundraising Clinic
2025-04-21 17:30 - 19:30
April 21 | 5:30 pm  –  7:30 pm

Free
Join us for a FREE 2-hour consultation with a professional fundraiser. They will review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year.
Preference is given to organizations based in and led by communities of color and indigenous, immigrant and refugee, queer and trans, low-income communities, and others historically disenfranchised.
These services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule!
Offered in partnership with AFP Advancement Northwest’s “Fundraisers on the Go”.
*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice. Contact us for more details.*
communities-rise.org

Strengthening Nonprofit Governance & Planned Giving Strategies
2025-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Enhance your nonprofit’s governance & fundraising! Learn fiduciary best practices & powerful planned giving strategies to drive impact.

Date and time

Tuesday, April 22 · 11am – 12pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

Join us for an engaging session to help nonprofit leaders navigate the complexities of fiduciary governance and donor development. This webinar will clarify the critical role of nonprofit boards, offering expert guidance on governance structures, oversight responsibilities, and key compliance considerations. With a strong foundation in governance, organizations can enhance their financial health, maintain public trust, and operate more effectively in a rapidly evolving sector.
Beyond governance, this session will delve into the power of planned giving as a tool for long-term sustainability. Participants will explore innovative approaches to donor engagement, learn how to cultivate lasting relationships with supporters, and discover ways to make the giving process more seamless and impactful. Whether you’re leading an established nonprofit or working to grow donor support, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives and practical tools to help you achieve your mission.
What will I learn?

Key fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit boards, including governance best practices and compliance standards.
Effective planned giving strategies to engage donors and build long-term financial sustainability.
Practical steps to educate donors and simplify the giving process to increase philanthropic support.

Why should I attend?

Gain expert insights to strengthen your organization’s governance and financial health.
Learn actionable strategies to develop a more engaged donor community and maximize planned giving opportunities.
Ensure your nonprofit is meeting fiduciary obligations while fostering sustainable fundraising practices.
Presenters:

Heather Shanahan – Nonprofit & Financial Services Expert
Heather Shanahan brings a wealth of expertise in nonprofit leadership and financial services to her role at CAPTRUST, where she supports advisors and nonprofit clients with best practice content and strategic resources. With over two decades in the financial industry and experience as the former executive director of the Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill, Heather offers a unique perspective on governance, board service, and sustainable financial management for nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. Heather also serves on the board of the CAPTRUST Community Foundation, furthering her commitment to nonprofit impact.
Geoffrey Schock – Principal, CAPTRUST
Geoffrey Schock is a trusted advisor to business owners and nonprofit boards across the Pacific Northwest, bringing over a decade of financial industry experience to his role as Principal at CAPTRUST. Since 2009, he has helped organizations navigate financial strategies for long-term sustainability. Before becoming a financial advisor, Geoffrey pursued a career as a professional airline pilot, demonstrating his commitment to precision and strategic decision-making. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University. Outside of work, Geoffrey enjoys spending time with his family.
Ryan Colkitt – Senior Investment Analyst, CAPTRUST
Ryan Colkitt is a senior investment analyst at CAPTRUST, where he works closely with clients and advisors to develop and optimize investment strategies. He provides expert guidance on portfolio management, market trends, and fund selection, helping corporate and nonprofit clients manage liquidity and align their investment allocations with their long-term goals. With a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Washington, Ryan holds both the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designations. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Organized by

501 Commons

ONLINE: Executive Director Gathering
2025-04-23 15:00 - 17:00
Event Details

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
3:00PM -5:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded

The role of a nonprofit executive director is full of opportunities and challenges. All too often those holding this pivotal position may feel isolated or alone on their journey. The Executive Director Gathering provides a space to learn together, support each other, and share wisdom. We invite executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, to join us for an afternoon of shared learning and connection led by NAWA’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima.

Cost

This gathering is free to attend.

Who Should Attend

All executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, are welcome.

Accessibility

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

About the Speaker

Neal Mizushima, Executive Director, Nonprofit Association of Washington
Neal Mizushima brings to the Nonprofit Association of Washington decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. He has a proven record of designing and implementing programs that effectively address community challenges, advocating for change at the city and state level, providing transformational learning opportunities around leadership, trauma-informed approach, change management, and equitable and inclusive practices.
In his most recent role as Director of Programs at Bellevue LifeSpring, and in the role prior as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Hopelink, Neal has focused on building the systems, policies, procedures, culture, and capacity to serve the community in the most effective and equitable ways possible. With experience in small, medium, and large nonprofits at various stages of growth, Neal is eager to work with the vast array of nonprofits that serve Washington.
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

Motivational Interviewing
2025-04-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-25 09:00 - 16:00
Location: Thriving Together NCW Office, 801 Eastmont Ave., Suite C., East Wentachee, WA
Overview: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a strengths-based approach to conversations that helps draw out people’s own motivation and commitment to change in an atmosphere of compassion, acceptance, and partnership. Motivational interviewing can be applied to all forms of communication, including: therapy, teaching, customer service, medical, emergency services, etc.
Dates & Times: Thursday April 24th and Friday April 25th from 9am-4pm both days.
Cost: $25
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motivational-interviewing-introductory-workshop-tickets-1144801816049?aff=oddtdtcreator

ONLINE ED Coffee Hour
2025-04-30 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00am – 10:00am PT
Online via Zoom

Join Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima , for a check-in with your peers around the state.
What is going on for you? What difficult decisions are you facing? This is a chance to pause and connect with others who may understand your position. How can we, as fellow EDs & CEOs, support each other, learn together, and share wisdom to sustain ourselves through this crisis? We will spend much of our time in small group breakout sessions.
This is an ongoing monthly series. If you have registered for an Executive Director Coffee Hour in the past, you will automatically be sent the meeting information and do not need to register for future meetings.

Cost

Free & for members only- please check the Member Directories to see if you are a NAWA members.

Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions regarding the cost of this workshop.
Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Who Should Attend

NAWA members who serve as Executive Director, CEO or an equivalent role in their organization.

Accessibility

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

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Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x104
Email: membership@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Meeting of the Marketing Minds
2025-04-30 12:30 - 13:30
Event Details

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

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

Upcoming meetings:

July 30th 12:30 – 1:30
October 29th 12:30 – 1:30

Cost

This meeting is free for any nonprofit professional, NAWA Members have access to a 15-minute consultation with Tia Harris Dalton..

Who Should Attend

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

Recording

This meeting will not be recorded.

Accessibility

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

About the Speaker

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Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with

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

ONLINE: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
2025-05-01 16:00 - 18:00
Event Details

Thursday, May 1, 2025
4:00PM – 6:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

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: 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

Learning To People Better Together - Session A
2025-05-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:30
Learning To People Better Together – Session A
Mon, May 5, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

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. 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. This equity and inclusion learning series is hosted by the North Central Washington Equity Alliance and presented by Four Strands Community Partners LLC, with the support of Thriving Together NCW.
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.
Eligibility: 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.
Cost: $75 per person. Limited scholarships are available from the NCW Equity Alliance.

Tech Talk for Nonprofits: Time Tracking
2025-05-06 12:00 - 12:30
Date & Time
May 6, 2025 12:00 PM PST

Description
Join us for a 30-minute webinar, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A, on using technology tools to help you track time, tasks, and impact. People power nonprofits—and every minute counts. Whether you’re reporting for grants, maintaining compliance, or just trying to run a more efficient organization, time tracking matters. In this session, we’ll cover the essentials of labor law and introduce straightforward tech tools that make tracking time easier, more accurate, and more impactful. Colleen Malmassari of Back40Advisors will break down what you need to know about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Washington Minimum Wage Act (WMWA), with nonprofit-specific insight. Then, Dr. Sue Kane will share how nonprofits can leverage simple, accessible technology to streamline time management, support grant reporting, and reduce administrative burden. Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free, quarterly webinars hosted by NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).

Grants Management Virtual Workshop
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00
Grants Management Virtual Workshop

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Location: Virtual/Zoom Operations
Overview: Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are offering this free, grant writing training to nonprofit professionals located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards, from compliance and reporting to fostering strong funder relationships. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to ensure successful grant implementation while aligning with funder expectations and organizational goals.
Please not that you do not have to have taken the other workshop in this series, Grant Writing Essentials, in order to take this course..
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grants-management-virtual-workshop-tickets-1338909166359?aff=oddtdtcreator

Take Care of Your Heart
2025-05-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 09:00 - 15:00
Take Care of Your Heart

Wednesday, May 7, 202510:00 AM
Thursday, May 8, 20253:00 PM

Location: Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, 7375 Icicle Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Overview: We know that many are experiencing compassion fatigue or feel stressed. The needs, struggles, and uncertainties can sometimes feel endless. Your self-care and self-leadership are essential. The Take Care of Your Heart Wellness Retreat is an opportunity for you to nurture your wellbeing—building strength on every level: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual.
Dates & Times: Wednesday May 7th from 10am-5pm and Thursday, May 8th from 9am-3pm
Cost: $150
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-care-of-your-heart-tickets-1247578132779?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:30
Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist Training

May 8 | 12:00 pm  –  1:30 pm
Free

About the Webinar
Join us for a tour of various legal and compliance issues that can pose risks to your nonprofit organization if not handled correctly. This webinar will help nonprofit leaders understand and use our Nonprofit Legal Health Checklist to make sure their organizations are set up for success. Some of the topics covered include: state law compliance, 501(c)(3) law compliance, corporate governance requirements, fundraising rules, employment law issues, intellectual property concerns, and more.
This training will also provide special emphasis to key compliance issues relevant to successfully navigating the current political context.
This training is sponsored by the King County Best Starts for Kids levy, and we thank them for their partnership.
CLE Credits
This training is intended for both nonprofit leaders and attorneys. Attorneys who attend this training can receive CLE credits. Please include your WSBA number when registering.
About the Speaker

Livio De La Cruz is a Nonprofit Attorney at Communities Rise. Before law school, Livio volunteered with numerous nonprofits, serving on multiple boards and committees. He now regularly counsels nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations on a breadth of legal issues. Communities Rise is itself a nonprofit corporation which provides pro bono legal services and capacity building services to small nonprofit organizations and small businesses in Washington state. In addition to counseling clients, Livio also helps write and maintain Communities Rise’ nonprofit law publications, including the Washington Nonprofit Legal Checklist, which is the focus of this webinar.

May Grant Writing Clinic
2025-05-12 15:30 - 18:00
May Grant Writing Clinic

May 12 | 3:30 pm  –  6:00 pm
Free

A joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings you a free service to increase your chances of receiving grant funding!
This grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicated to grant writing.
Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a request for proposal (RFP), application guidelines, draft proposal, a proposal not funded, or questions about grant searching, and an experienced grant writer will give you individualized guidance. Preference is given to orgs led by communities of color or other communities impacted by systemic oppression.
These services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email cbclinics@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule!
Can’t make this one? Grant writing consultation typically happens at CR on the first or second Monday of each month (except holidays), contact us today to schedule for a future date.
*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice*
Communities Rise Office
PO Box 28399
Seattle WA 98118
206-324-5850
communities-rise.org

Washington State Nonprofit Conference
2025-05-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-14 09:00 - 16:00
The 2025 Washington State Nonprofit Conference is coming up!

The Washington State Nonprofit Conference (WSNC) is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state bringing together nonprofit leaders to learn, connect, and inspire. This year’s Washington State Nonprofit Conference will be online May 13-14 with in-person regional WSNC locations in Spokane (Friday, May 16) and Tacoma (Tuesday, May 20). Powerful keynote speakers, memorable workshops, and invaluable connections await!

Why Attend?
Come be a part of an active Conference community and connect with nonprofit peers from across Washington. At the 2025 Conference, we will explore the theme “Ready for Action” through online and in-person opportunities for learning, connection, and celebration.
Actions are engaging, and can spark movements, excite donors, and lead to positive change. Actions can be small or large, visible to many or meant for oneself, taken on by an individual, team, or community. You will generate new ideas and discover resources that will help you leave Ready for Action!

May 13
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Online

Welcome & keynote speaker
Two blocks of concurrent sessions
Partner Showcase sessions
Interactive, Community Board feature
Exhibitor & sponsor centers
Daily closing

May 14
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Online

Welcome & keynote speaker
Two blocks of concurrent sessions
Partner Showcase sessions
Interactive, Community Board feature
Exhibitor & sponsor centers
Daily closing

More information
For the latest news and updates on the 2025 Conference, sign up for Nonprofit Association of Washington newsletters. We’ll share the latest information, speakers, member early bird registration dates, and the best ways to engage at the 2025 Washington State Nonprofit Conference. Thank you and we look forward to learning with you!

In-Person Conference Days (Spokane) Also Available. Visit the site for more details.

Online: QuickBooks Fundamentals
2025-05-13 11:00 - 2025-05-15 13:30, 2025-05-14 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:30
Online: QuickBooks Fundamentals: 3-Day Webinar Series for Users of QuickBooks Online

Event Details

Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15, 2025
11:00AM- 1:30PM PT/ 2:00PM – 4:30PM ET
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.

Please contact the organizer with questions about this event.

May Learning Session: Food as a Multisolver
2025-05-20 10:30 - 12:00
May Learning Session

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Location: Virtual/Zoom Operations
Overview: Our May Learning Session will explore the theme of Food as a Multisolver—highlighting how food systems can serve as powerful levers for advancing health, equity, belonging, environmental sustainability, and more!
These 90-minute interactive sessions will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you and your organization deepen its impact. By attending, you’ll gain practical tools, connect with like-minded partners, and be part of a larger movement working toward a thriving North Central Washington.
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t2xksWHQSGel_MhHqtBseA#/registration

May Legal Clinic
2025-05-21 05:00 - 19:15
May Legal Clinic

May 21 | 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.
