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The Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI) is a partnership between the Community Foundation of NCW and the Icicle Fund, providing capacity-building and professional development opportunities for nonprofit organizations across North Central Washington.

NPI offers affordable and accessible trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning and networking events tailored specifically to the needs of our regions' nonprofits.

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Current Events

Nonprofit Board Certificate Course

Ongoing, Register Anytime

An on-demand virtual course designed to help current board members or those interested in serving on boards work better together to achieve their missions. Work at your own pace - free to anyone residing in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant counties. 

Conference for the Greater Good

June 11, 2025
Heritage University, Toppenish

$25 for NCW Nonprofits (normally $110)
Promo Code NPISCHOLAR2025

Nonprofit leaders like you are finding their way through an uncertain landscape. This conference is about how we draw power and resilience from one another. Nonprofits, philanthropy, and others dedicated to the greater good will converge to learn, connect, and be inspired. Designed by local leaders for local leaders, the Conference invites local and regional experts to share information, insights, and resources that address the opportunities and challenges in front of you today. The Conference is intentionally located on the campus of Heritage University, within the homeland of the Yakama Nation, to foster a space of reflection, connection, and celebration.

Archives

Tech Talks

Series Archives

Tech Talks for Nonprofits are free quarterly webinars hosted by the NCW Tech Alliance in collaboration with the Nonprofit Practices Institute (NPI).

IT Roundtable Series

Series Archives

In partnership with SimplePower IT, this series explores several topics related to technology needs and resources, such as Cybersecurity, Social Media. Tech Tools, and Donor Databases. 

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YOUR GIFT AT WORK

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Xitlali Cruz

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

I am currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at Stanford. Since the beginning of my freshman year I have been involved with clubs such as Stanford’s Space Initiative (SSI) and the Society of Latinx Engineers (SOLE). In SSI I built a rocket and launched it.

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Aero Methow Rescue Service

GRANT RECIPIENT

Due to being rural, remote, and geographically isolated, we must be prepared to do more than respond to emergencies. We have become a healthcare partner who fills gaps in service. The grant allowed our board the time and ability to work with a Strategic Planner to modify our plan to address those gaps.

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Chelan Douglas Volunteer Attorney Services

GRANT RECIPIENT

The grant provided funds to hire a Housing Justice and Outreach Coordinator to visit rural and underserved areas. Rosie’s bilingual and bicultural skills and experience have increased equity of service. Rosie is building partnerships with local organizations through events such as the Columbia Valley Community Health’s Back to School Drive, as well as posting yard signs.

Tenoch Mandujano

Tenoch Mandujano

Scholarship Recipient

My father was a migrant agricultural worker who eventually started his own cherry and apple orchard. He told me if I wanted to live a better life, I had to get an education. I plan on starting a career with the Chelan PUD with a passion for renewable energy and in turn give back to my parents and community for supporting my dreams.

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