WALLA WALLA—The Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Sherwood Trust is offering the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series to help nonprofits build on their skills to run efficiently and effectively. The series consists of three free workshops, all to be held at Walla Walla Community College (WWCC).

The first workshop, Boards in Gear will include information on board responsibilities, board operations, composition and development, fundraising, and advocacy. There is still time to get information and register for the first workship and full series at tinyurl.com/nonprofww.

Boards in Gear

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WWCC, Main Building D, #185

500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, Wash.

Gabriel Cruden, Connections Consulting, will be the workshop speaker for Boards in Gear. He has worked in the nonprofit, economic development, community development, education, and communications sectors.

Cruden owns and publishes a regional magazine and sits on several boards, including the Leadership Council for the Innovia Foundation. The Boards in Gear toolkit is available tinyurl.com/gearww

The remaining two workshops are:

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits on April 5, 2023. Topics will cover balance sheet, income statement, IRS Form 990, giving, and financial oversight.

Let’s Go Legal on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 will cover state law, federal law, fundraising, employment law, and intellectual property.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Series will help Washington State nonprofit board members to strengthen board performance, decision-making, and effective action. Workshops offer tools including guides, activities, checklists, samples, and reflection questions.

Registration for the free series ends on March 6.