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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Improve Your Staff's Knowledge of Cybersecurity
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we are offering you a FREE way to teach your staff, board members, and volunteers how they can become more vigilant in protecting your organization from cybercrime.
Just email Kai Dailey at kai@501commons.org to register your team (up to 50 participants) to participate in a 30-minute self-paced online tutorial. The learning modules will teach you:
- How to identify phishing scams
- How to protect valuable data
- How to practice safe remote work habits
Volunteer Engagement Workshops
Effectively managing volunteers can be challenging. Register for our 3-part webinar Engaging, Equipping, and Retaining Volunteers that covers the basics of creating a volunteer program from scratch or bringing new vitality to an existing one. Come away with ideas you can implement right away!
We're offering this workshop in the fall and winter:
- Fall slot (Nov. 20, Dec. 4, & 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. PST)
- Winter slot (Jan. 16, 23, & 30 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST)
Measuring the Impact of Your Volunteer Program
Evaluating the success of your volunteer program begins with understanding your program goals and how you will use any evaluation. If you attend Measuring the Impact of Your Volunteer Program on Dec. 11 (10:00 to 11:30 a.m. PST), we will work our way backward from that point to discerning what evidence you have to demonstrate that those goals are being met, and how to realistically gather new evidence.
Building a Cybersecurity Awareness Program
This non-technical talk is for nonprofit professionals of all disciplines, including operations, compliance officers, IT professionals, board members, executive leadership, HR, and training professionals. Attend our January Tech Clinic on Jan. 15 (1:00 to 2:30 p.m. PST) to hear Kai Dailey discuss the steps of building a cybersecurity awareness program. She'll also discuss the use of phishing simulation tools as a component of an awareness program.
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.
Grantwriting Workshop
Grantwriting is an essential skill for nonprofit fundraising. Attend this upcoming webinar that explores in depth the advanced components of grantwriting:
Advanced Grantwriting: This presentation on Dec. 3 (9:00 to 11:00 a.m. PST) will zero in on mastering these critical elements to ensure your grant applications stand out to funders. Grantwriting can be challenging, especially when articulating your project description, measuring success, and crafting budget requests. Feel more confident in presenting compelling proposals and improving your chances of securing funding.