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2024 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER

September 2024

Foundations of Compensation: Understanding the Basics (3-part series)
501 Commons, Seattle, WA
Presented by 501 Commons
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 16, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information and to register, click here.

EMPA Overview Information Session
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Executive Director Coffee Hour
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Effective People and Performance Management: Feedback, Supervisory Skills, and Difficult Conversations
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Confluence Technology Center, Wenatchee
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Getting Off the Fundraising Event Hamster Wheel
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by AFP Advancement Northwest
For more information and to register, click here.

Nonprofit Marketing 101
Tuesday & Wednesday, Sept. 17-18, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Writing Grants for the Common Good (4-part series)
Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1 & 8, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Nonprofits and the 2024 Election: Nonpartisan Resources for Voter Engagement
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

September 2024 Lunchtime Program
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Boards in Gear
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Certificate vs. Degree: Which Program is Right for You?
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Nonprofit Advocacy Hour
Thursday, Sept. 19, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Board Academy Learning Clinic
Friday, Sept. 20, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Third Sector Company
For more information and to register, click here.

September 2024 Shoptalk
Friday, Sept. 20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

September 2024 Stafftalk
Friday, Sept. 20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Storymaking Webinar – The Secret Behind Crafting Stronger Stories (part 1 of 2)
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Global Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Donor Cultivation: Approaches to Get from One-Time to Lifelong Donors
Thursday, Sept. 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hoquiam Timberland Library, Hoquiam
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Talking to the Elephant: Designing Learning for Behavior Change
Fall Nonprofit Learning Series (Part 1 of 3)

Thursday, Sept. 26, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nancy Bacon Consulting
For more information and to register, click here.

Nonprofit Government Contracting Coalition
Thursday, Sept. 26, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
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.

The ABC's of Forming Your 501(c)(3)
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Fundraise Without Borders: Charitable Solicitation Compliance
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Online Fundraising Compliance in the COVID Era and Beyond
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

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.

September and other 2024 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

October 2024

Storymaking Webinar – Turning Strategy Into Story (part 2 of 2)
Thursday, Oct. 3, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Global Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Interim Executives Academy (Class #20)
Thursdays, Oct. 3 to Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Third Sector Company
For more information and to register, click here.

Succession Planning Consultant Bootcamp
Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 7 & 8, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Third Sector Company
For more information and to register, click here.

MPA Application Tips
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

How Safe is Your Nonprofit? Essential Cybersecurity Questions for Leaders
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by 501 Commons
For more information and to register, click here.

Big Vision Small Communities: Capital Campaign Fundraising in Small and Rural Communities
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by 501 Commons
For more information and to register, click here.

The Evans School's Public Leadership Awards & Celebration
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle
Presented by University of Washington Cascade Executives Program
For more information and to register, click here.

Fundraising for Beginners: Development 101 (3-part series)
Thursdays, Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Board Chairs Academy - Leadership Succession Planning: Assuring a Continuity of Leadership for Your Organization
Friday, Oct. 11, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Third Sector Company
For more information and to register, click here.

PhD Overview Information Session
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

A Whole Lotta B.S. (Behavioral Science) About Cybersecurity
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by 501 Commons
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2024 Lunchtime Program
Wednesday, Oct. 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.

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

EMPA Application Tips
Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2024 Shoptalk
Friday, Oct. 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

October 2024 Stafftalk
Friday, Oct. 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Using Stories to Expand Learning
Fall Nonprofit Learning Series (Part 2 of 3)

Thursday, Oct. 24, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nancy Bacon Consulting
For more information and to register, click here.

Nonprofit Government Contracting Coalition
Thursday, Oct. 24, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Interim Executives Research to Practice Forum: Leading with Intent 2024 – Where Governance & Interim Leadership Intersect
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Third Sector Company
For more information and to register, click here.

Board Member Bootcamp: INC Certificate Series (3-part series)
Tuesday to Thursday, Oct. 29-31, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Federal Funding Blueprint: Finding & Managing Federal Grants in a Changing Environment
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

MPA Overview Information Session
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
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.

The ABC's of Forming Your 501(c)(3)
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Fundraise Without Borders: Charitable Solicitation Compliance
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Online Fundraising Compliance in the COVID Era and Beyond
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

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.

October and other 2024 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

November 2024

Admissions Virtual Office Hours
Monday, Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Finance 101 (2-part series)
Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 6-7, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Idaho Nonprofit Center
For more information and to register, click here.

Board Chairs Academy - The Board & Fundraising: Building Community Equity for Sustainable Impact
Friday, Nov. 8, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Third Sector Company
For more information and to register, click here.

Leveraging AI for Content Creation and Campaigns in Nonprofit Learning Programs
Fall Nonprofit Learning Series (Part 3 of 3)

Thursday, Nov. 14, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nancy Bacon Consulting
For more information and to register, click here.

November 2024 Shoptalk
Friday, Nov. 15, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

November 2024 Stafftalk
Friday, Nov. 15, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

November 2024 Lunchtime Program
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Nonprofit Advocacy Hour
Thursday, Nov. 21, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
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.

The ABC's of Forming Your 501(c)(3)
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Fundraise Without Borders: Charitable Solicitation Compliance
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Online Fundraising Compliance in the COVID Era and Beyond
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

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.

November and other 2024 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.

December 2024

EMPA Overview Information Session
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

Board Chairs Academy - Cultivating a Generative Board: Facilitating a Culture of Evolution & Innovation
Friday, Dec. 6, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Third Sector Company
For more information and to register, click here.

14th Annual South Sound Funders Forum
Friday, Dec. 6, 9:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

Admissions Virtual Office Hours
Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Online
Presented by Executive MPA Program at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

December 2024 Shoptalk
Friday, Dec. 13, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
For more information and to register, click here.

December 2024 Stafftalk
Friday, Dec. 13, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online
Presented by Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
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.

The ABC's of Forming Your 501(c)(3)
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Fundraise Without Borders: Charitable Solicitation Compliance
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

Online Fundraising Compliance in the COVID Era and Beyond
Free on-demand webinar
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

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.

December and other 2024 events will be posted as we learn of them. Check back, please.