In addition to our services, we host a variety of events for nonprofit professionals. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) principles or want to learn about search engine optimization (SEO) at a 501 Talks Tech training, we have professional development opportunities to fit your needs.
We also host the Executive Director Forum, which is designed to support peer networking and learning among nonprofit executives.
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Develop Your Professional Capacity
Upcoming or regularly scheduled events
- 501 Talks Tech trainings
- Board Leadership Series
- Nonprofit Staff & Leadership Training
- Executive Directors (ED) Forums
- Policy Governance workshop (provided annually or to your board)
501 Commons' events delve into an issue impacting nonprofits, provide a place to share great stories, and help you meet other nonprofit leaders and emerging leaders. New knowledge and inspiration await. Plus, a new contact may well become an important partner or life-long friend.
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Engaging, Equipping, & Retaining Volunteers
Managing volunteers can be challenging, but don’t worry! Join us for Engaging, Equipping, & Retaining Volunteers on June 4, 11, & 18 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST via Zoom) to learn from Nancy Gaston and Jan Burrell the basics for creating a volunteer program or bringing new vitality to an existing one.
Come away with ideas you can put into action right away! Thanks to United Way of King County, organizations serving King County can attend for only $15 ($45 for the larger community).
Effectively Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers on June 26
All volunteers bring value—but skills-based volunteers contribute in ways that are uniquely aligned with their professional abilities, credentials, and experience. Learn how to tap into this talent pool, and significantly advance your organization's mission by attending our FREE webinar Effectively Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers on Thursday, June 26 from 10:00 a.m. to noon (PST).
In this session, you’ll learn from Jan Burrell the fundamentals of successfully engaging skills-based volunteers at your nonprofit.
Executive Director Confab! Fall 2025
We're excited to partner with Kari Anderson to bring this professional development opportunity to you.
Over the course of five virtual meetings and a capstone in-person session, you'll explore topics such as self-care, time management, building a better relationship with your board, fundraising, succession planning, and more.
Executive Director! Confab: Sept. 4, 18, Oct. 2, 16, 30, & Nov. 13-14 | 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (PST)
Bring 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.
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