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2026: AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER

August 2026

Summer Series 3-Pack: A 3-Course Meal for Better Nonprofit Books (3-part series)
Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 18-20, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by QuickBooks Made Easy
For more information and to register, click here.

Charitable Registration: What Does It Take to be Compliant?
Thursday, Aug. 20, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
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.

Certificate in Grant Writing Info Session and Orientation
Thursday, Aug. 20, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
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.

Return-to-Work Programs: A Guide for Nonprofit Employers
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
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.

QuickBooks for Houses of Worship: 3 Day Webinar Series for Users of QBO (3-part series)
Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 25-27, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by QuickBooks Made Easy
For more information and to register, click here.

Executive Director Gathering
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
For more information and to register, click here.

The Business of Freelance Grant Writing Course Info Session
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Thursday, Aug. 27, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Clover Park Technical College (Rotunda), Lakewood
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
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

Going for Gold: How to Pursue Your Gold Seal on Candid.org
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register,
click here.

Inside Grant Writing Firms Webinar: For Nonprofit Consultants
Thursday, Sept. 3, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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.

Getting Your Volunteer Program Out of the Box
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Events on Emerson, Hoquiam
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington
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.

Certificate in Grant Writing Info Session and Orientation
Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Charitable Registration: What Does It Take to be Compliant?
Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
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.

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.

The Business of Freelance Grant Writing Course Info Session
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
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.

The "Of Course" Factor: A Guide to Meaningful Grant Writing, Book Preview
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
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 Nonprofit Consultants
Thursday, Oct. 1,
11:00  a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by
501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Certificate in Grant
Writing Course - Fall Cohort 
Monday, Oct. 5 to Dec. 7, 12:00  to 1:00 p.m.

Online with weekly live meetings
Presented by Spark the Fire Grantwriting 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.

The "Of Course" Factor: A Guide to Meaningful Grant Writing, Book Launch
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grantwriting Classes
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.

Certificate in Grant Writing Course Info Session and Orientation
Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Boards in Gear
Thursday, Oct. 15, 12:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup
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.

Charitable Registration: What Does It Take to be Compliant?
Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

The Business of Freelance Grant Writing Course Info Session
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
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.

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup
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 Nonprofit Consultants
Thursday, Nov.
12, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by
501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register,
click here.

Build Your Grant Calendar Webinar
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here

Certificate in Grant Writing Course Info Session and Orientation
Thursday, Nov. 19, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here.

Charitable Registration: What Does It Take to be Compliant?
Thursday, Nov. 19, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
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

Setting Grant Writing Goals Without the Hustle Webinar
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register, click here

Inside Grant Writing Firms Webinar: For Nonprofit Consultants
Thursday, Dec.
10, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Online
Presented by
501 Commons and Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
For more information and to register,
click here.
Charitable Registration: What Does It Take to be Compliant?
Thursday, Dec. 17, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Online
Presented by Harbor Compliance
For more information and to register, click here.

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

December 2026 Stafftalk
Friday, Dec. 18, 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.