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Opportunities to grow yourself and your organization

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This calendar is updated regularly. So bookmark it and check back often. Also, let event organizers know you found their event in the Nonprofit Resource Directory.

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2026: JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER

July 2026

The Nonprofit Show
Monday, July 13, 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Podcast
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

Lunch & Learn with Antioch University: Building Financial Sustainability Through Diversified Funding, Clear Messaging, and Relationship Building
Monday, July 13, 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Foundations Courses: Python Programming/Databases & SQL
Monday, July 13, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering
Tuesday, July 14, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Certificate in Accounting
Tuesday, July 14, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Ascending Leaders 2026 (summer series)
July 14 to Aug. 26, various times
Idaho Nonprofit Center, Boise
Presented by Idaho Community Foundation
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics
Wednesday, July 15, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

July 2026 Shoptalk
Friday, July 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

July 2026 Stafftalk
Friday, July 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Online Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management
Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Certificate in Commercial Real Estate
Wednesday, July 22, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Master of Sustainable Transportation & Certificate in Sustainable Transportation
Wednesday, July 29, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Meeting of the Marketing Minds
Wednesday, July 29, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Succession Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: Leadership Continuity to Sustain Your Mission
Thursday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

Certificate in Grantwriting
The Business of Freelance Grantwriting
Executive Certificate in Grantwriting
Bundle Certificate in Grantwriting + The Business of Freelance Grantwriting

On-demand webinars
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grantwriting Classes
For more information and to register, visit https://sparkthefiregrantwriting.com.

Nonprofit Advocacy 101
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Finance 101
Free modules
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Spokane WordPress Wednesday MeetUp
Wednesdays, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In person in Spokane, WA
Presented by Marlow FIVE-0
For more information and to register, click here.

July and other 2026 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

August 2026

Inside Grant Writing Firms Webinar: For Nonprofits Who Hire Consultants
Thursday, Aug. 6, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by 501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Advocacy Building Blocks
Thursday, Aug. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Certificate in Gerontology
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Certificate in Accounting
Thursday, Aug. 13, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Emerging Leaders 365 Committee
Monday, Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Various places around King County
Presented by United Way of King County Volunteer Center
For more information and to register, click here.

August 2026 Lunchtime Program
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

August 2026 Shoptalk
Friday, Aug. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

August 2026 Stafftalk
Friday, Aug. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Idaho Nonprofit Conference 2026
Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 25-26, all day
JUMP, Boise
Presented by Idaho Community Foundation
For more information and to register, click here.

Certificate in Grantwriting
The Business of Freelance Grantwriting
Executive Certificate in Grantwriting
Bundle Certificate in Grantwriting + The Business of Freelance Grantwriting

On-demand webinars
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grantwriting Classes
For more information and to register, visit https://sparkthefiregrantwriting.com.

Nonprofit Advocacy 101
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Finance 101
Free modules
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Spokane WordPress Wednesday MeetUp
Wednesdays, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In person in Spokane, WA
Presented by Marlow FIVE-0
For more information and to register, click here.

August and other 2026 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

September 2026

Inside Grant Writing Firms Webinar: For Nonprofits Who Hire Consultants
Thursday, Sept. 3, 8:00 to 9:00 am
Online
Presented by 501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Introduction to Interim Executives Academy
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Info Session: Certificate in Accounting
Thursday, Sept. 10, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
For more information and to register, click here.

Open House to Interim Leadership for Your Organization
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

September 2026 Lunchtime Program
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Introduction to Interim Executives Academy
Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

September 2026 Shoptalk
Friday, Sept. 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

September 2026 Stafftalk
Friday, Sept. 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Doing More with Less: How Nonprofits Can Use AI to Stretch Every Dollar
Friday, Sept. 18, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by 501 Commons
For more information and to register, click here.

Fundraising 101 (3-part series)
Tuesday to Thursday, Sept. 22-24, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Community Foundation
For more information and to register, click here.

Introduction to Interim Executives Academy
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

Interim Executives Forum: Interim Chief Executive Leadership to Public Charities - Debate of Employee vs. Contractor
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

September and other 2026 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

October 2026

Inside Grant Writing Firms Webinar: For Nonprofits Who Hire Consultants
Thursday, Oct. 1, 8:00 to 9:00 am
Online
Presented by 501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Writing Grants for the Common Good (4-part series)
Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Community Foundation
For more information and to register, click here.

Interim Executives Academy - Class #24 (7-part series)
Thursdays, Oct. 8 to Nov. 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

Fundraising Fundamentals
Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lacey Community Center, Lacey
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2026 Shoptalk
Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2026 Stafftalk
Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Lunch & Learn
Monday, Oct. 19, 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2026 Lunchtime Program
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Meeting of the Marketing Minds
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

October and other 2026 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

November 2026

Board Member Boot Camp (3-part series)
Tuesday to Thursday, Nov. 3-5, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Community Foundation
For more information and to register, click here.

Inside Grant Writing Firms Webinar: For Nonprofits Who Hire Consultants
Thursday, Nov. 12, 8:00 to 9:00 am
Online
Presented by 501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Open House to Interim Leadership for Your Organization
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Interim Executives Academy
For more information and to register, click here.

November 2026 Shoptalk
Friday, Nov. 20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

November 2026 Stafftalk
Friday, Nov. 20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

November and other 2026 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

December 2026

Inside Grant Writing Firms Webinar: For Nonprofits Who Hire Consultants
Thursday, Dec. 3, 8:00 to 9:00 am
Online
Presented by 501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2026 Shoptalk
Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2026 Stafftalk
Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

December and other 2026 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.