In addition to our services, 501 Commons hosts a variety of educational and professional development training events (both virtual and in-person) designed for nonprofit staff, leaders, and board members. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) principles or want to educate your board on the essentials of nonprofit leadership, just ask us about what you need!
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Fundraising & GiveBIG Training
Whether you are new to fundraising or you've been raising money for your mission for years, we encourage you to check out these FREE tools and resources that will help you execute a successful giving day campaign (such as GiveBIG, GivingTuesday, or a capital campaign). Learn more about Washington Gives and why your nonprofit should join the platform if it hasn't already.
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Customized Board Training
Your board is the foundation governing body of your nonprofit. 501 Commons offers a variety of customized board training sessions that can be tailored specifically for your board and delivered online. Popular topics include financial management, governance, fundraising, and more. However, we can provide additional sessions based on your organization’s specific needs.
Take the next step in strengthening your board today!
Learn moreBring Nonprofit Training to Your Organization
If you want to bring in a trainer for your staff, board or conference, contact us. We can deliver a wide range of board and staff trainings or conference presentations.
Training topics include Board Leadership, Financial Management, Technology, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Advocacy, and Volunteer Management. 501 Commons expert staff members are also available for retreats, conferences, coalition meetings, or events.
Complete a Request for AssistanceAI Webinar on September 18, 2026
With nonprofit staff teams feeling stretched thin and being asked to “do more with less,” there’s a potential solution at your fingertips that you’ve probably heard a lot about: AI.
Join us for a webinar designed for staff and leaders who are curious about AI but haven't found the time — or the right starting point — to make it work for their organization. Whether you've never touched an AI tool or you've dabbled but don't know how to take the next step, this session meets you where you are. No technical background needed.
Doing More with Less: How Nonprofits Can Use AI to Stretch Every Dollar
Friday, September 18 | 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Cost: $25 (plus tax)
Presenter Jordan Dwight will provide you with a clear understanding of how AI can help your team reduce tedious, manual work without adding headcount or budget. You’ll work through real nonprofit challenges and use AI to tackle them together — so you leave with tangible techniques, not just ideas.
There will also be plenty of time to get your questions answered so you can start using AI immediately.