Native Nonprofit Learning Series Events

IN-PERSON SESSIONS

  • March 26, 2026 - Nonprofit Board Leadership: Practical Guidance for Native Nonprofits

    Facilitated by Nancy Bacon and Liz Rideau

    Date: Thursday, March 26th, 2026

    Time: 9AM-2PM

    Location: Little Creek Casino, Shelton, Washington - 91 WA-108 Shelton, WA 98584

    Strong boards bring stability and direction to their nonprofit organizations. They safeguard community trust and help ensure the mission carries forward to the next generation. When a board is working well, responsibilities are shared, decisions are clear, and leaders can focus on their mission.

    This session is designed to help you serve with clarity and confidence. By the end of our time together, you will have:

    - Practical ideas for recruiting board members who reflect your values and community

    - A clear understanding of what the job of a board member includes

    - Ways to organize your work, including meetings and committees

    - Understanding of legal compliance responsibilities that every nonprofit must follow in Washington

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  • April 17, 2026 - Let's Talk Money: Nonprofit Finance

    Facilitated by Nancy Bacon & Erin Welch, CPA

    Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026

    Time: 9AM-2PM

    Location: NAN Office - 55 Bell St Seattle, WA 98121

    This is interactive learning workshop that covers these topics:

    - How to read a STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Balance Sheet) and STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Income Statement) 

    - How to BUDGET to increase core mission support 

    - What DATA you should be paying most attention to 

    - What to pay attention to on your IRS FORM 990 

    - How to improve OVERSIGHT to reduce fraud and error

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VIRTUAL SESSIONS

A program designed to give you information and tools to help you run your nonprofit. Whether you're in a leadership role, serving as staff or volunteer, or new to nonprofits all together, this series provides you with practical, hands-on learning. We will share tips and tools for small to midsize organizations, whether staffed or all-volunteer. We celebrate and welcome participants of all genders, part of the Native Nonprofit Learning Series.

Join Native Action Network for workshops designed to help small, Native-led nonprofits thrive.

  • Native Nonprofit “Building Community Together” Conference - A Huge Success

    Native Action Network convened a successful nonprofit conference on October 7-9 in Spokane, Washington! This was the first Native nonprofit conference in our state, creating many opportunities to meet and network with emerging nonprofit leaders. Participants representing many regions and Tribes across the state highlighted issues and opportunities at the center of Native nonprofit leadership. We were honored to host Erik Stegman, CEO of Native Americans in Philanthropy. The Conference was held at Northern Quest Casino and Resort, which is owned by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. While there, we appreciated being hosted for an evening get together by the Camas Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the Kalispel Tribe’s language, culture, and heritage.

     

    The Conference was an important part of NAN’s Native Nonprofit Learning Network, funded by the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State.