Learning Experiences
Learning Experiences
ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS TO AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT
These curated learning experiences from trusted local and national partners are designed to equip you with the skills, mindsets, and tools needed to build capacity and tackle complex challenges.
Use the filters below to find learning experiences tailored to your interests and goals.
- Intro to VisioningDec 15, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pmAdaptive Leadership, Collaboration • Virtual Event
- Model and Amplify Behaviors of InclusionDec 16, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pmAdaptive Leadership, Equity & Inclusion • Free Event, Virtual Event
- Building a Culture of Trust in Collective ImpactDec 16, 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmAdaptive Leadership, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Introduction to Project BudgetsDec 16, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmOperations & Financial Management • Free Event, Virtual Event
- Where Does Governance Stop and Management Begin?Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmAdaptive Leadership, Operations & Financial Management • Free Event, Virtual Event
- AI x Design Thinking Workshop SeriesJan 5, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmAI & Technology, Collaboration • Virtual Event
- How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater GoodJan 6, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmEquity & Inclusion, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Build the Board You NeedJan 8, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmBoard Development • Free Event, Virtual Event
- Boundaries for Mission Driven Leaders: The Skill of Saying “No”Jan 14, 2026, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pmAdaptive Leadership • Virtual Event
- Human-Centered Systems Thinking CourseJan 15, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmCollaboration, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Get Your Board FundraisingJan 15, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmBoard Development, Fund Development • Free Event, Virtual Event
- Courageous ConversationsJan 21, 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pmAdaptive Leadership, Collaboration, Communications • Virtual Event
- Grant Writing with AI 101Jan 22, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmAI & Technology, Fund Development • Free Event, Virtual Event
- Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board GovernanceJan 22, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pmBoard Development, Operations & Financial Management • Virtual Event
- Mindful Self-ManagementJan 22, 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pmAdaptive Leadership • Virtual Event
Additional Learning & Capacity-Building Resources
- The Learning Fund
The Learning Fund provides financial assistance to changemakers and their teams for learning experiences that foster professional growth and build organizational resilience.
- Acumen Systems Practice Course
Acumen Academy offers a variety of courses for anyone seeking to create positive impact in their communities.
- Northwestern Michigan College
Northwestern Michigan College offers nonprofit and business programming through its Extended Education Department.
- Michigan Capacity Building Centers
The Capacity Building Centers Network is a collaborative nonprofit capacity-building providers that work to increase nonprofit organizational and financial stability, program quality, and growth.
- Johnson Center for Philanthropy
The Dorothy Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU offers training for grantmakers and nonprofit organizations.