Community Foundation of North Central Washington

April Legal Clinic
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

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

Succession Planning Consultant Bootcamp
2025-04-16 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.

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

ONLINE: Train the Trainer: Deepening our Collective Practices
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:30
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

ONLINE: Boards in Gear
2025-04-09 16:00 - 18:00
Event Details

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
4:00PM – 6:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This session will be recorded

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

From Spam to Inbox: Optimize Emails for MailChimp, Constant Contact & More
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Date and time

Tuesday, April 8 · 12 – 1pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

Join us for an interactive, hands-on webinar where you’ll learn how to diagnose and fix email deliverability issues using free online tools. Discover how to enhance email security and ensure your messages reach inboxes by optimizing DNS settings and following industry best practices. We’ll also cover essential sender requirements for platforms like MailChimp and Constant Contact, empowering you to improve your email performance with confidence.
Who is this webinar for?

Fundraisers using email marketing platforms like MailChimp and Constant Contact who want to improve deliverability.
IT and Email Administrators looking to enhance email security and prevent issues like spam filtering and phishing attacks.
Nonprofit Organizations that rely on email campaigns for fundraising, outreach, and engagement.What value can I expect?

Hands-on training to fix email deliverability issues using free online tools.
Actionable strategies to enhance email security and ensure your messages land in inboxes, not spam folders.
Expert guidance on DNS settings and industry best practices to meet sender requirements and maximize email success.

About the presentor
Scott Marlow is an expert in custom WordPress web design and builds high-performing, accessible, and search engine-friendly websites. With extensive experience helping local businesses and nonprofits, Scott manages every step of the web development process—from securing domains and hosting to optimizing websites for longevity and brand consistency.
Examples of Scott’s nonprofit clients include: https://marlowfive-0.com/scott-marlow/clients/
When he isn’t in his office, Scott could be out skiing or trail running. This is when he does his best creative problem-solving.

Organized by:
501 Commons

ONLINE: Homeowners’ Associations – Opening the Gates
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Event Details

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

This presentation will provide an overview of nonprofit Homeowners Associations and Common Interest Communities in Washington, beginning with a historical look that highlights the exclusionary nature (including issues associated with race-based and class-based exclusions), supported by relevant case studies.
It will cover:

Practical aspects of associations including common advantages and disadvantages in having associations, the benefit of choosing a nonprofit association over for-profit, and trends in the industry.
Legal trends in state and federal law related to associations, including an association’s ability to obtain tax-exempt status, where state and federal laws may be pushed or stretched, other common legal issues with Associations.
How Associations can leverage different laws, including the new Washington Nonprofit Corporations Act, the new Washington Common Interest Community Act, and federal law on tax exemption (including Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code) in order to actually effect social change and be forces for societal good.

Important Note: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or technical advice. If you are unsure about anything covered in this presentation, we suggest that you contact the appropriate agency or seek professional advice.

Cost

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

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

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff.

Recording

This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will receive the webinar 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 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

Coleman Scroggins, Apex Law Group
Before becoming an attorney, Coleman spent a lot of time working for community-oriented entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. It was this experience that motivated him to become the type of attorney that provides substantive business advice matched with legal know-how.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Apex Law Group.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

Grants Management in Omak
2025-04-03 10:00 - 15:00
This one-day session for NCW nonprofits provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards.

Register Here.

Date and time

Thursday, April 3 · 10am – 3pm PDT

Location

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
715 Okoma Drive #Unit A Omak, WA 98841

Refund Policy

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

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours

Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are bringing the Grant Writing Road Trip Summit to North Central Washington this spring! This series has been created to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
Overview
Grant Writing 201 is an in person, one-day training that 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.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Community Foundation of North Central Washington, 715 Okoma Dr Unit A, Omak, WA 98841
Cost: $25 (this includes lunch)
Restrictions: Only one individual per organization is allowed to attend this training.
Learning Objectives

Understand key components of grant compliance, including financial management, reporting requirements, and audit preparedness.
Develop strategies for maintaining strong funder relationships through proactive communication and transparency.
Learn to create and implement a grant management plan that ensures accountability and maximizes the impact of awarded funds..

Deliverables

A customizable grant management checklist to streamline post-award processes.
A sample grant management plan template for participants to adapt to their organizations.
A resource guide featuring best practices, tools, and tips for successful grant management.

Questions?
Please reach out to Mariah Kelley at Mariah@thrivingncw.org.
Our Trainer
Allison Jones is the founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. She is one of only twenty-five approved trainers in the country for the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and is an approved trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. She is a grant writing professor at Western Washington University, Evergreen College, and Seattle Central College. Allison speaks at nonprofit conferences globally and has 25 years of experience in grant writing and nonprofit management. She is devoted to teaching and provides highly interactive, student-centric learning experiences. Allison is also a columnist for Candid.org’s blog.

Let’s Talk Money: Nonprofit Finance Basics
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:30
Let’s Talk Money: Nonprofit Finance Basics

Wed Apr 2, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Online, Zoom

April 2, 2025
12:00-1:30 pm Pacific
Money is the fuel that drives your organization forward. You need to understand the tools nonprofits use to track, manage, and oversee money if you are going to make the best decisions for your organization.
Let’s Talk Money is designed to give board members and the people who work with them the knowledge and opportunity to practice they need to strengthen their organization’s financial literacy. By the end of the session, you will be able to show your colleagues what you know about your organization’s financial story.
Let’s Talk Money is an interactive learning event that covers these topics:

How to read a STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Balance Sheet) and STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Income Statement)
How to BUDGET to increase core mission support
How to improve OVERSIGHT to reduce fraud and error

Let’s Talk Money is accessible to people new to nonprofit finance or comfortable talking about money. It is also helpful to financial experts looking for ways to communicate financial topics with a diversity of people. Participants will receive a workbook to help bring lessons back into the life of their organizations.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Nancy Bacon is a teacher and instructional designer who has served in the nonprofit roles of executive director, founding program director, board member, and volunteer since 1996. She creates curriculum on nonprofit topics that focuses on how nonprofit board and staff members can do things differently to make their work more joyful and effective. Nancy has taught nonprofit finance to thousands of board members over the past ten years, helping even the least confident finance person make sense of the numbers. She currently leads Nancy Bacon Consulting, a practice focused on learning and leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Erin Welch has been working exclusively with nonprofits for over 25 years and deeply understands the sector and its challenges. Erin specializes in nonprofit accounting, financial health assessment, internal control improvements, and strategic planning. In her many years with Jacobson Jarvis, Erin has been a Partner, Principal, auditor, consultant, trainer, and firm leader. Erin is an experienced teacher, translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights.

COST
$30 for the session, which includes 90 minutes of learning and the Let’s Talk Money workbook.
Pre- and post-event emails will help you get ready and apply lessons to your organization.

Because this session is recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, no refunds are available.
In partnership with

The Power of Story: Turn Complex into Compelling
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:30
Wednesday, April 2

The Power of Story: Turn Complex into Compelling

Learn how strategic storytelling fosters connection, boosts engagement, and strenthens fundraising.

Date and time

Wednesday, April 2 · 12 – 1:30pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

So much connectivity, so little connection! Leaders often find themselves stretched thin, struggling to nurture relationships and effectively communicate their messages in a way that truly resonates. While many focus on results, the most effective leaders recognize that meaningful relationships drive those results. It’s not an either/or. Stories are the currency of connection, making storytelling an indispensable skill for modern leaders. Strategic storytelling is more than a soft skill. It contributes to revenue. This interactive and reflective session is designed to lay the groundwork for transformative conversations that foster better relationships, leading to a community of loyal stakeholders.
When we lead with story, we build engaged teams, more loyal clients, and better communities.
Help your leaders communicate to connect, engage, and influence action. This workshop experience is tailored to encourage reflection and collaboration.
Who is this webinar for?

Purpose-driven organizations who want to increase engagement with their stakeholders. (better fundraising, increased revenue)

Organizations who want to give their people the skills to influence action and elevate their impact.

What value can I expect?

When attendees are committed to applying what you’ve learned, you can put your new story and communication skills to work immediately.

More effective communication with your teams, donors, and volunteers.

Improved community-building skills.

About the presentor
Lisa Gerber is a story strategist and communications expert who works with teams to use the power of story effectively through workshops, strategic planning, and one-to-one coaching. She is a conference speaker and the author of The Power of Story: Connect with Purpose; Unlock your Influence.
After years in urban revitalization, Lisa became the marketing director at a ski resort in Idaho, where she merged her marketing skills and passion for skiing. In 2004, she ventured to start her own practice and pursue her love of storytelling and its impact.
Examples of her work include:

Leading a storytelling initiative for an education foundation to support a school levy

Coaching a conservation leader to obtain a million-dollar grant.

Guiding the senior leadership of a global outdoor organization during a multimillion-dollar transformation to increase trust and employee satisfaction.
When she isn’t in her office, she could be out skiing or trail running. This is when she does her best creative problem-solving.

Organized by

501 Commons

Grant Writing Essentials in Omak
2025-04-02 10:00 - 15:00
This one-day session for NCW nonprofits will offer insight on the five sections of grant a proposal and how to handle common roadblocks.
Register Here.

Date and time

Wednesday, April 2 · 10am – 3pm PDT

Location

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
715 Okoma Drive #Unit A Omak, WA 98841

Refund Policy

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

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours

Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are bringing the Grant Writing Road Trip Summit to North Central Washington this spring! This series has been created to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
Overview
Grant Writing 101 is an in person, one-day training that offers participants a step-by-step introduction to crafting compelling and successful grant proposals. Through practical exercises and expert guidance, attendees will learn the fundamentals of grant writing to increase their confidence and effectiveness in securing funding.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Community Foundation of North Central Washington, 715 Okoma Dr Unit A, Omak, WA 98841
Cost: $25 (this includes lunch)
Restrictions: Only one individual per organization is allowed to attend this training.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the basic structure of a grant proposal, including essential components like
the needs statement, goals, and evaluation plan.
2. Learn techniques to align proposals with funder priorities and craft persuasive narratives.
3. Develop skills in grant research and identifying funding opportunities that match
organizational needs.
Deliverables
1. A sample grant proposal template to guide future writing efforts.
2. A checklist for ensuring completeness and competitiveness in grant submissions.
3. A curated list of grant research tools and resources to help identify funding opportunities.
Questions?
Please reach out to Mariah Kelley at Mariah@thrivingncw.org.
Our Trainer
Allison Jones is the founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. She is one of only twenty-five approved trainers in the country for the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and is an approved trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. She is a grant writing professor at Western Washington University, Evergreen College, and Seattle Central College. Allison speaks at nonprofit conferences globally and has 25 years of experience in grant writing and nonprofit management. She is devoted to teaching and provides highly interactive, student-centric learning experiences. Allison is also a columnist for Candid.org’s blog.

Nonprofit Marketing 101
2025-04-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-01 09:30 - 11:00
April 1st and 2nd, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:00pm MT / 9:30 am – 11am PT
Online – via Zoom

Nonprofits often do not have a full time, dedicated person for marketing and communications. This training will help teach those that have marketing as their “other duties as assigned”

About the Speakers:

Autumn Kersey, With a strong background in nonprofit leadership, marketing and communication, Autumn Kersey brings a passion for community impact to every project. Over her 25+ year career,
Autumn has worked with numerous Idaho nonprofit and for-profit organizations to amplify their missions, increase engagement, and build lasting relationships. Known for her creative approach and infectious enthusiasm, Autumn has successfully led initiatives that drive awareness and foster community growth.
Autumn grew up in Twin Falls and now lives in Nampa. In her free time, she enjoys supporting theatre, outdoor concerts, hiking, paddleboarding, and adventuring throughout Idaho.

Kim Ellsworth has been creating content for nonprofits and community-based organizations for over ten years. She has worked for Rediscovered Books, One Stone, St. Stephen’s Hollywood, and Women’s Center – University of Idaho. Ellsworth joined the Idaho Nonprofit Center team in 2016.

Kim has always called Idaho home. She grew up in Boise then traveled north to the University of Idaho graduating with a BFA in Graphic Design. You can usually find her biking, petting a dog, or finding a sunny spot with a book in hand.

Pricing:

Pay what you can: Any contributions made through this option will go directly towards supporting the continued development and programming of our trainings.

Options: $10, $25, $45, $60 (estimated value of training)

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Grants Management in Wenatchee
2025-04-01 10:00 - 15:00
This one-day session for NCW nonprofits provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards.

Register Here.

Date and time

Tuesday, April 1 · 10am – 3pm PDT

Location

Confluence Technology Center
285 Technology Center Way #102 Wenatchee, WA 98801

Refund Policy

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

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours

Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are bringing the Grant Writing Road Trip Summit to North Central Washington this spring! This series has been created to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
Overview
Grant Writing 201 is an in person, one-day training that 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.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 1st
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way #102, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Cost: $25 (this includes lunch)
Restrictions: Only one individual per organization is allowed to attend this training.
Learning Objectives

Understand key components of grant compliance, including financial management, reporting requirements, and audit preparedness.
Develop strategies for maintaining strong funder relationships through proactive communication and transparency.
Learn to create and implement a grant management plan that ensures accountability and maximizes the impact of awarded funds..

Deliverables

A customizable grant management checklist to streamline post-award processes.
A sample grant management plan template for participants to adapt to their organizations.
A resource guide featuring best practices, tools, and tips for successful grant management.

Questions?
Please reach out to Mariah Kelley at Mariah@thrivingncw.org.
Our Trainer
Allison Jones is the founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. She is one of only twenty-five approved trainers in the country for the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and is an approved trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. She is a grant writing professor at Western Washington University, Evergreen College, and Seattle Central College. Allison speaks at nonprofit conferences globally and has 25 years of experience in grant writing and nonprofit management. She is devoted to teaching and provides highly interactive, student-centric learning experiences. Allison is also a columnist for Candid.org’s blog.

Grant Writing Essentials in Wenatchee
2025-03-31 10:00 - 15:00
This one-day session for NCW nonprofits will offer insight on the five sections of grant a proposal and how to handle common roadblocks.
Register Here.

Date and time

Monday, March 31 · 10am – 3pm PDT

Location

Confluence Technology Center
285 Technology Center Way #102 Wenatchee, WA 98801

Refund Policy

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

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours

Thriving Together NCW and the Nonprofit Practices Institute are bringing the Grant Writing Road Trip Summit to North Central Washington this spring! This series has been created to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
Overview
Grant Writing 101 is an in person, one-day training that offers participants a step-by-step introduction to crafting compelling and successful grant proposals. Through practical exercises and expert guidance, attendees will learn the fundamentals of grant writing to increase their confidence and effectiveness in securing funding.
Details:
Date: Friday, March 31st
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way #102, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Cost: $25 (this includes lunch)
Restrictions: Only one individual per organization is allowed to attend this training.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the basic structure of a grant proposal, including essential components like
the needs statement, goals, and evaluation plan.
2. Learn techniques to align proposals with funder priorities and craft persuasive narratives.
3. Develop skills in grant research and identifying funding opportunities that match
organizational needs.
Deliverables
1. A sample grant proposal template to guide future writing efforts.
2. A checklist for ensuring completeness and competitiveness in grant submissions.
3. A curated list of grant research tools and resources to help identify funding opportunities.
Questions?
Please reach out to Mariah Kelley at Mariah@thrivingncw.org.
Our Trainer
Allison Jones is the founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. She is one of only twenty-five approved trainers in the country for the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and is an approved trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. She is a grant writing professor at Western Washington University, Evergreen College, and Seattle Central College. Allison speaks at nonprofit conferences globally and has 25 years of experience in grant writing and nonprofit management. She is devoted to teaching and provides highly interactive, student-centric learning experiences. Allison is also a columnist for Candid.org’s blog.

ONLINE: Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat: Annual Plan Fundraising
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
Event Details

Three 60-minute webinars
Wednesdays, March 12, 19, & 26, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM Pacific Time
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Whether you’re just stepping into your first fundraising role or you are a seasoned fundraising veteran, this 3-part webinar series will be useful for you.
You need a fundraising plan and rhythm that encourages donor trust and raises more money. This is it!
You desire fundraising confidence. Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat is the answer.
Come learn the secrets behind these four simple, yet powerful, words. By the end of this webinar series, you will know how to build an annual fundraising plan that is measurable, repeatable and successful.

Learning Outcomes:

Build a repeatable fundraising plan that honors your donors and raises more money year after year.
Increase your fundraising confidence and knowledge.
Review resources and samples to help you improve your storytelling and fundraising appeals.

Course Outline:
Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat – A Powerful Introduction

Ask your donors – when and how
Thank them promptly and emotionally – meaningful ‘thanks’ that make your donor feel great
Report so you can show their gift at work – reporting done right leads to donor confidence and more donations
Repeat – the ATRR cycle year after year

Be Confident! How to ask for a donation while encouraging trust with your donors

How to build a fundraising appeal that works
Ask for donations using multiple channels, including face-to-face requests, direct mail and digital media
When to ask and how often
Understand the power of matching gifts

Encourage Donor Trust – Thank promptly and emotionally

How to use receipt letters, thank you notes and emails to encourage donor trust
Raise more money, even while thanking
Get your board involved

Report & Repeat your way to an annual, repeatable fundraising plan

How to best connect your donor with the outcomes your organization makes possible
Repeats what works again and again
Better understand how capital campaigns, planned giving and endowments fit into all of this
Pro tip – what every board member needs to know about fundraising

Cost

$60 for NAWA Members – Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$120 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

Current fundraising staff, executive directors, and board members.

Recording

Registrants will receive the recording by email after the each session. If there are breakout rooms, they will not be included in the recording. If you can’t attend all of the sessions but you are interested in learning about this topic, please register and we will send you the recordings and materials.

Accessibility

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

About the Speaker

Jim Shapiro
Jim Shapiro is the fundraising coach you’ve always wanted, the proven Sherpa who can help you get to the top of the mountain. Jim has 30 years’ experience raising money, including serving as the VP of Development for a global $100m nonprofit. He co-founded The Better Fundraising Co. to help small-to-medium nonprofits raise more money. Outside his fundraising work, he serves his community as a high school football coach and finds great joy playing with his grandkids. Jim is married, has three kids, and three grandkids and a dog named Jovi.

Thanks to Our Partners

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington and The Better Fundraising Co in partnership with Maine Association of Nonprofits, Common Good Vermont, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands, North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, and Kentucky Nonprofit Network.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

March Legal Clinic
2025-03-19 17:00 - 19:00
March 19 | 5:00 pm  –  7:15 pm

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.

Let’s Go Legal Webinar (March 2025)
2025-03-19 10:00 - 12:00
March 19 | 10:00 am  –  12:00 pm

Free

Let’s Go Legal is here to help you achieve your mission and stay compliant in the process. This virtual workshop will get you started on a road to compliance by thinking of your nonprofit like a car. Just like a car, you need to register your nonprofit and know how to operate the organization. There are state and federal rules of the road to follow. Your nonprofit needs money and resources (fuel) to power the organization. The people in your car matter too, these are your nonprofit’s valuable workers. Lastly, similar to cars, every organization has a unique look and feel as well as special materials that you may want to protect. The session will also cover bylaws and how to use them to strengthen your board practices as well as advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector.
The virtual workshop will cover:

Intellectual Property Law
State Law
Federal Law
Fundraising
Employment Law

ONLINE: Rural Nonprofit Gathering
2025-03-13 15:00 - 16:00
Event Details

Rural Nonprofit Gathering
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
3:00PM- 4:00PM PST
Free
Online via Zoom – This gathering will be recorded

Join us for an engaging online Rural Nonprofit Gathering designed for rural nonprofit leaders across Washington State! This session will focus on “Engaging the Next Generation in Board Governance,” providing valuable insights on involving younger generations in board leadership roles to strengthen nonprofit organizations.
Whether you’re looking to connect with others, share your initiatives, or explore ways to build a more inclusive and effective governance structure, this event is perfect for those passionate about advancing rural nonprofits. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, gain new ideas, and enhance our collective impact in rural communities throughout Washington State!
The session will include a presentation, Q&A, and breakout rooms, allowing you to engage with peers and discuss strategies for empowering the next generation of leaders in your organization.

Cost

Free to attend – please register to receive a Zoom link

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

Anyone living, working, or serving in a rural community in Washington State.

Recording

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

Accessibility

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

About the Speaker

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington thanks to the WA Secretary of State

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

ONLINE: Nonprofit Innovation Summit: Financial Strategy and Leadership
2025-03-13 10:00 - 15:00
Event Details

Thursday, March 13, 2025
10:00AM – 3:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Financial strategy is an essential, yet often neglected part of effective nonprofit management. Viewing your financial journey from a big picture perspective can reveal underlying sources of organizational stress and potential solutions. Most importantly, a solid financial strategy can point your organization toward sustainable mission impact. This interactive virtual Summit will help empower nonprofit leaders to define a strategy development process in their organizations.
Participants will be able to:

Explain why financial strategy is an essential part of your organization’s planning.
Frame your organization’s big financial questions.
Explain what data will be helpful to making decisions.
Use storytelling to build alignment around financial goals.
Identify tangible steps toward building and implementing an effective financial strategy

Schedule:

10:00am-12:00pm – Morning Session
12:00pm-1:00pm – Break
1:00pm-3:00pm – Afternoon Session

Cost

$20 for NAWA Members – Find the coupon code on the Member Resources page.
$40 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

Executive directors, finance directors and other senior managers of nonprofit organizations.

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

Scott Schaffer, Principal of Public Interest Management Group
Scott is an experienced nonprofit leader and consultant with a background in economics, finance and behavioral science. A four-time past CEO in the public health, housing and environmental fields, he’s orchestrated financial turnarounds, launched innovative programs and partnerships, built sustainable high-performance organizations, and raised over $30 million for social and nonprofit enterprises. He is a sector thought leader on the topic of business model health and sustainability.

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

ONLINE: ED Coffee Hour
2025-03-12 09:00 - 10:00
Event Details

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
9:00am – 10:00am PT
Online via Zoom

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

Cost

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

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

Presented By

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington

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

ONLINE: Preserving Ideas, Protecting Impact: Intellectual Property and Nonprofit Law
2025-03-04 11:00 - 12:00
Event Details

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
11:00AM – 12:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will be recorded

Generally, intellectual property is one of the most common assets that nonprofits have. Unfortunately, it is often a forgotten asset. Imagine you are a nonprofit corporation utilizing volunteers for creative projects, or you have an opportunity to have your name prominently featured on goods, or you developed an invention and want to make sure it goes to market at cost. Understanding the ownership dynamics and permissible uses of intellectual property is key to navigating legal landscapes.
This workshop will begin with a basic primer on copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property that nonprofits routinely interact with. It will include a discussion of how nonprofit law handles intellectual property and identify ways that nonprofits can utilize their intellectual property to their advantage and avoiding common pitfalls.
Important Note: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or technical advice. Further, because of the educational nature of the information, the workshop does not form any type of attorney client relationship. If you are unsure about anything covered in this presentation, we suggest that you contact the appropriate agency or seek professional advice.

Cost

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

Find NAWA’s cancellation and refund policies here.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in intellectual and nonprofit law basics. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff.

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

Luis Adán Jiménez, Senior Associate, Apex Law Group

Luis Adán Jiménez is a senior associate at Apex Law Group, a boutique law firm based in Seattle, Washington. Born and raised in rural New Mexico in a family of artists, Adán developed a deep appreciation for the arts early in life. This background significantly influences his legal career, where he specializes in intellectual property law, particularly focusing on copyrights and trademarks. His work often involves supporting artists, creatives, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs, combining his passion for the arts with his legal expertise.
Adán earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2016, and prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from the University of New Mexico in 2010. Since being admitted to the Washington State Bar, he has been actively involved in the legal community, serving as the President and Board Member for Washington Lawyers for the Arts and as Co-Vice Chair of the King County Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, board member of Global Leadership Forum. He also volunteers with Kids in Need of Defense, assisting unaccompanied minors with legal challenges in the United States, and Communities Rise legal clinics, assisting nonprofits with legal questions. In my free time, I like spending time with my family and running.

Thanks to Our Partner

Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State and Apex Law Group.

Questions? Check out the event FAQ page or contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: learning@nonprofitwa.org

ONLINE: Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit
2025-02-26 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

Conflict & Mediation in the Workplace
2025-02-25 12:00 - 15:00
Conflict & Mediation in the Workplace

Explore you conflict styles and how to encourage productive conflict in the workplace.
Register Here.

Date and time

Tuesday, February 25 · 12 – 3pm PST. Doors at 11:30am

Location

Confluence Technology Center
285 Technology Center Way Wenatchee, WA 98801

Cost
SHRM Member In-Person: $75
SHRM Member VIRTUAL: $60
Non Member In-Person: $95
Non Member VIRTUAL: $80

*Eventbrite ticketing fees are not included in the above prices

Refund Policy

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

Agenda

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Check-In, Networking, & Lunches

Arrive to check in for the event anywhere between 11:30am and noon. In-Person attendees will be able to network with fellow HR Professionals while enjoying a catered lunch.

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Speaker Presentation

Jennifer Talbot

At noon, Jennifer will begin her presentation on Conflict & Mediation in the workplace. This presentation will include interactive breakout sessions and an introduction to mediation services available in Chelan & Douglas counties.

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours
Free venue parking

The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center and Apple Valley HR Association have partnered to bring you “Conflict & Mediation in the Workplace”.
What is conflict, and what does it mean to me? How do I approach conflict situations? Deepen your understanding of the importance of active listening for good communication. Explore your conflict styles and how to encourage productive conflict in the workplace. Learn about local mediation resources for resolving conflict.
Speaker Jennifer Talbot, Lead Trainer and Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center serving Chelan and Douglas Counties. Jennifer has provided leadership and collaboration skills for multiple organizations and workplaces over the past 30 plus years. She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Servant-leadership from Gonzaga University. Through her academic studies, Jennifer studied active listening, decision-making, communication skills, diversity, and conflict resolution. She utilizes her organizational leadership skills to nurture the growth and development of conflict resolution services both locally and statewide. Jennifer has delivered impactful training sessions for organizations, businesses, and individuals throughout the region, fostering effective conflict resolution skills within the community.

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.
