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Generosity & Gratitude: Essentials for Fundraising
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Generosity & Gratitude: Essentials for Fundraising

Speaker: Katie Howard
Recorded: May 4, 2023
Fundraising is about relationships—and this session shows you how to center generosity and gratitude in every interaction. Whether you’re new to fundraising or need a boost, you’ll leave with tools to build confidence and inspire support.

You’ll learn how to:

  • design a fundraising plan that fits your goals

  • tell your organization’s story with heart and clarity

  • bring gratitude to life in meaningful ways

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Nonprofit Boards: Know the Job/Responsibilities
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Nonprofit Boards: Know the Job/Responsibilities

Speakers: Nancy Bacon
Recorded: January 12, 2023
Effective boards bring energy to their work. They make sound decisions, stay connected to their mission, and know how to adapt and lead. This session explores how to build and sustain a powerful board that truly makes a difference.

We explore:

  • the role and responsibilities of a board member

  • how to identify and recruit great board candidates

  • how to structure meetings and committees for progress

  • what board members need to know to stay compliant with the law

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Nonprofit Law
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Nonprofit Law

Speakers: Nancy Bacon & Jacob Ferrari (attorney)
Recorded: April 13, 2023
While you focus on mission, you also need to make sure your organization stays on the right side of the law. This session breaks down the key legal responsibilities every nonprofit should understand, including rules specific to Tribal-based organizations.

We explore:

  • state law: incorporation, bylaws, taxes, registration, and employee rules

  • federal law: IRS filing, politics & lobbying, donations, donor restrictions

  • what Native/Tribal-based nonprofits need to know

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Nonprofit Finance
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Nonprofit Finance

Speakers: Nancy Bacon & Toni Clifford (finance expert)
Recorded: February 9, 2023
Money is the fuel that drives your mission forward. This session introduces the financial tools every nonprofit needs to track, manage, and oversee resources wisely.

We cover:

  • how to read financial statements (Balance Sheet & Income Statement)

  • managing cash flow

  • creating and using budgets

  • using data to make better decisions

  • understanding financial oversight

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Nonprofit Grant Writing
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Nonprofit Grant Writing

Speaker: Katie Howard (fundraising expert) 
Recorded: March 2, 2023

Raising friends and funds to fuel your nonprofit can feel daunting—but it doesn’t have to be! This webinar helps you master the essential skills needed to build strong relationships and raise money for your mission.

You’ll gain confidence, tools, and strategies to:

  • design a fundraising plan that fits your organization’s age, budget, and goals

  • learn the three crucial elements of storytelling

  • develop and practice telling your story

  • put gratitude into action

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Nonprofit Boards
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Nonprofit Boards

Speakers: Nancy Bacon & Melanie Montgomery (Quinault Nation)
Recorded: January 12, 2023
Effective boards bring energy to their work. They make sound decisions, stay connected to their mission, and know how to adapt and lead. This session explores how to build and sustain a powerful board that truly makes a difference.

We explore:

  • the role and responsibilities of a board member

  • how to identify and recruit great board candidates

  • how to structure meetings and committees for progress

  • what board members need to know to stay compliant with the law

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Nonprofit Boards: The Role of a Board
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Nonprofit Boards: The Role of a Board

Speakers: Nancy Bacon & Melanie Montgomery (Quinault Nation)
Recorded: January 12, 2023
Effective boards bring energy to their work. They make sound decisions, stay connected to their mission, and know how to adapt and lead. This session explores how to build and sustain a powerful board that truly makes a difference.

We explore:

  • the role and responsibilities of a board member

  • how to identify and recruit great board candidates

  • how to structure meetings and committees for progress

  • what board members need to know to stay compliant with the law

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Nonprofit Boards: Build an Effective Board
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Nonprofit Boards: Build an Effective Board

Speakers: Nancy Bacon & Melanie Montgomery (Quinault Nation)
Recorded: January 12, 2023
Effective boards bring energy to their work. They make sound decisions, stay connected to their mission, and know how to adapt and lead. This session explores how to build and sustain a powerful board that truly makes a difference.

We explore:

  • the role and responsibilities of a board member

  • how to identify and recruit great board candidates

  • how to structure meetings and committees for progress

  • what board members need to know to stay compliant with the law

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