Training

Washington State Mentors (WSM) invites you to participate in a FREE customized grant training, Preparing Winning Proposals led by Dr. R. Y. Woodhouse. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best grant-writing trainers in the Northwest.

Dr. Woodhouse will engage you in activities that will help you create a compelling needs statement, present your program concisely and powerfully and produce simple convincing budgets. WSM's Grants Officer will conclude the training with a short discussion of important Do's and Dont's for working with grantmakers.  

This two day, 14.5-hour series is offered to meet the special needs of Volunteer Program Managers with less than two years experience. More experienced coordinators seeking "refresher" training are also welcome. The seminar provides an overview of the components of successful volunteer programs, identifies resources for future development and provides great networking opportunities. The session is offered as two full-day sessions. Topics will include:

* Roles of the Volunteer Program Manager
* Job Descriptions

Join League of Education Voters Foundation for a FREE conversation with world-renowned Stanford Professor Carol Dweck to find out how to help maximize your child's potential whether your child is 6 months or 16.

The Communication Across Barriers Team is pleased to announce a two-day Donna Beegle. Space is limited, so register early to secure your seat.

Participants will learn about the role and responsibility of the board chair in strengthening and improving the leadership work of the board as a whole. This session is particularly designed for executive directors and new chairs or chair-elects. If you have a lot of experience as a Chair, this may not be for you.  Please note: We have designed this session to focus specifically on the role of the Board Chair. This session will not cover overall board roles and responsibilities, board development, recruiting, orientation, and other board-related issues.

One of the most important responsibilities of nonprofit boards is board development:  renewing and strengthening the board through skills development and recruitment of talented new members. In this workshop, participants will focus on the recruitment side, learning::

Are you considering board service, or desiring to be more effective in your current role as a board member? This workshop will help new and prospective board members gain an appreciation for the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, individual board members, board officers, and board committees. Other topics will include: legal issues for nonprofit boards, organizational life cycles, leadership transitions, and effective meeting tactics.

Are you considering board service, or desiring to be more effective in your current role as a board member? This workshop will help new and prospective board members gain an appreciation for the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, individual board members, board officers, and board committees. Other topics will include: legal issues for nonprofit boards, organizational life cycles, leadership transitions, and effective meeting tactics.