May Grant Writing Clinic May 4| 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…

2026 Washington State Nonprofit Conference Nonprofits Get It Done 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 6-7 with in-person regional WSNC locations in Tacoma (Monday, May 11) and…

This one-day virtual session will offer insight on the five sections of grant a proposal and how to handle common roadblocks. Overview: This series is designed to offer professional grant writing training to nonprofits located in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. Participants will receive a step-by-step introduction to crafting compelling and successful grant proposals.…

Overview This one-day, virtual session provides a comprehensive overview of essential practices for effectively managing grant awards. Grants Management is a virtual, 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…

May Legal Clinic May 20 | 5:00 pm  –  7:30 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…

June Grant Writing Clinic June 1| 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…

June Fundraising Clinic June 8 | 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…

June Legal Clinic June 17 | 5:00 pm  –  7:30 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…