Center for Nonprofit Advancement

06/05/2026

Because of our sponsors, Prom Night 2026 was more than a party—it was a chance for nonprofit professionals to step away from the demands of the work, reconnect with peers, and celebrate the impact they make every day.

Thank you to Goldin Group CPAs, Hamilton Insurance Agency, Kaiser Permanente, The The Baldwin Group, and Nonstop for helping make this unforgettable evening possible.

Your support helped create a space where our community could laugh, dance, connect, and be reminded that those who spend their lives serving others deserve to be celebrated too.

We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector.

06/04/2026

Strong nonprofit organizations are built on more than mission—they're built on people.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is conducting a brief survey to better understand how nonprofits foster team culture, workplace connection, and staff well-being.

Your insights will help identify:
• How nonprofits are investing in culture and wellness
• Common challenges organizations face
• Opportunities to strengthen support and resources across the sector

The survey takes approximately 3 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous.

Results will be shared with participants.

Take the survey:

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06/03/2026

This course, sponsored by the and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, will give you an overview of critical legal issues that apply to nonprofit organizations, including:

- The basic IRS requirements for nonprofit organizations,
- Best practices in nonprofit governance,
- How local and federal employment laws apply to your organization,
- The ABCs of insurance and risk management,
- Information about financial oversight and fiscal controls,
- Issues to consider when reviewing a contract, and
- How to protect your trademarks and other intellectual property.

Register: https://dcbar.inreachce.com/Details/Information/8eb30ced-9d37-4d59-a705-b2301bcd454b

06/02/2026

WEBINAR: What’s Normal for Nonprofit Reserves?
June 3 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Faculty: Ryan Frydenlund, Director of Operations, and co-presenter Juliana Salamone, Senior Portfolio Manager, Raffa

There's still time to register for this session designed for nonprofit and association executives seeking a practical way to think about reserves and investments without requiring expert-level investment knowledge. We will explore how to use peer benchmarking to provide additional context, with a focus on insights from Raffa’s Study on Nonprofit Investing (SONI) Dashboard.

Join us:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-normal-for-nonprofit-reserves/

05/29/2026

Congratulations to this week’s This or That Thursdays Prom Ticket Giveaway!

If you didn’t win you can still join us. Find out how:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/prom-night/

05/28/2026

As a nonprofit finance leader, have you asked or heard these questions?

Are we sitting on too much cash?
When should we start thinking about investing?
How much should we actually hold in reserve?
Is our Finance Committee focused on the right things?
How much risk should we take with our investments?
How do we compare to our peers?

The team from Raffa Investment Advisers has answers. Join us for a practical conversation on how nonprofits can make better informed investment decisions. And don't worry, expert level investment knowledge isn't needed.

WEBINAR: What’s Normal for Nonprofit Reserves?
June 3 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-whats-normal-for-nonprofit-reserves/

05/27/2026

WEBINAR: MY COWORKERS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS (UNCONSCIOUS BIAS AND MICRO-AGGRESSIONS)***
May 28 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Faculty: LaJuana Warren, CEO, Founder of Tapestry Solutions for Inclusion

This workshop explores unconscious bias and how it shows up in individuals and in organizations through micro-aggressions. Participants will explore how their worldview and life experience impact and cultivate their biases and how these biases unintentionally have a harmful effect on co-workers.

Register Now! https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-my-coworkers-say-the-darndest-things-unconscious-bias-and-micro-aggressions-2/

***This class is free for members as part of the Center’s commitment to support their efforts to embed DEIJ into operations, staffing, and boards. Learn more here: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/race-equity-justice-inclusion/

05/27/2026

Major donors aren’t just about bigger checks—they’re about building relationships that drive sustainable revenue. But most nonprofits struggle to create a strategy that’s evidence-based, capacity-aligned, and actually effective. This session pulls back the curtain on what funders really want, how they make decisions, and how you can position your organization to stand out.

WEBINAR: Major Donor Strategy Deep Dive
Thursday, June 4 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Faculty: Adriana Cosgriff, Founder, CEO, and Olivia Taylor, Account Manager, Capacita

Join us: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/event/webinar-major-donor-strategy-deep-dive/

05/22/2026

Congratulations to this week’s This or That Thursdays Prom Ticket Giveaway!

Next Thursday a new This or That drops and you will have your final chance to win Prom tickets.

Learn why you don’t want to miss this year’s Prom:
https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/prom-night/

05/21/2026

WEBINAR: Using QuickBooks Online and Useful Third Party Applications
MAY 21 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Whether you’re brand‑new to QuickBooks Online or a seasoned user, this practical, fast‑paced session will help you get more out of the platform you use every day. With most small and mid‑sized nonprofits relying on QBO for financial management, now is the perfect time to sharpen your skills, boost efficiency, and strengthen your organization’s financial operations.

Join to discover how to use QBO for stronger reporting, smoother audits, better accountability, and streamlined day‑to‑day workflows.