Money touches everything we do as nonprofit leaders—yet we rarely pause to examine how money trauma and our early money experiences shape how we lead. In this interactive session, we will explore three connected themes: Money Story, Communications, and Fundraising. We begin by looking inward. Our childhood experiences, cultural teachings, community histories, and lived realities influence how we think about scarcity, generosity, risk, worth, and asking for support. For many of us, money carries trauma—personal, intergenerational, or systemic—and those patterns can quietly shape how we budget, make financial decisions, price our services, and talk about funding. Through guided reflection, participants will gain clarity about their relationship with money and how it shows up in their leadership.
From there, we turn outward to Communications—how we articulate our mission, vision, and values in ways that are grounded, confident, and aligned with who we are. Strong messaging grows from self-awareness and clarity of purpose. Finally, we move into Fundraising, exploring practical, culturally rooted approaches to raising resources that honor relationships and community.
When we understand our own money story, speak clearly about our mission, and take practical steps to raise support, fundraising feels more aligned and more doable.
This session will be interactive, with a lot of opportunity to connect with others.
PRESENTERS
Roxanne Best is a wellness educator, business coach, and workshop facilitator who helps leaders build sustainable lives and work aligned with their values. An enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, she works extensively with Native nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across the country. Through her company, R Best Life Yoga & Coaching, Roxanne leads workshops, retreats, and trainings that combine practical leadership tools with wellness practices that support resilience, clarity, and burnout prevention. Drawing on her experience as a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and facilitator, she brings a grounded perspective to conversations about leadership and wellbeing in mission-driven work, blending storytelling, reflection, and simple practices participants can immediately apply.
Nancy Bacon is a nonprofit educator who has served in every nonprofit role: executive director, program director, board chair, fundraising director, and volunteer. Nancy has designed and delivered trainings on boards, finance, fundraising, and compliance to diverse nonprofit audiences since 2013. She created the Nonprofit L&I Navigator in 2023 to provide practical information on worker-related rules. Nancy has partnered with NAN on its nonprofit learning program since its inception in 2018.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 9AM - 3PM
Location: 12 Tribes Omak Casino Hotel, Omak, WA