Our learning experiences will help you build collaborative capacity and make greater impact.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, the third session of this 4-part workshop will explore the distinctions between sex, gender, and sexuality, learn how colonization has shaped narratives around queerness, examine real-world examples of trans-inclusive policies, discuss pronoun awareness, and learn tools for advocacy, language, and community support, This series can be attended as a whole or a la carte. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Evaluation Cafe at Western Michigan University, explore how everyday evaluative skills can strengthen relationships and address diverse community needs, learn how storytelling methodologies like photovoice and journey mapping, which center community voices and lived experiences, and highlight evaluation's role in strengthening collective ties and empowering community members as active agents. No cost associated.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, in this 2-part workshop you will explore seven essential facilitation practices, learn and apply practical tools, and actionable facilitation strategies, and practice your skills in small groups and receive specific coaching. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Ideo U, this 5 week self-paced, online cohort course will explore how to look at problems through different perspectives, develop actionable and innovative solutions, learn how to de-risk and experiment to build resilient strategies, and balance creative thinking and rigor to get to breakthrough ideas and sustainable solutions. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, the last session of this 4-part workshop will engage in scenario-based group activities to apply what they’ve learned to real-life challenges, including inclusive event planning, equitable decision-making, and conflict resolution, and explore how to move from symbolic gestures to systemic change by embedding DEIB into workplace culture, governance, and team practices. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Ideo U, this 5-week, self-paced cohort course will explore techniques for mapping complex systems and identifying the root causes, establish a shared view of the system, and reframe problems from different perspectives to uncover new solutions. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.
 

Offered by IDEO U, this 5 week, self-paced cohort course how to use data to inspire new ideas, opportunities, and directions, frame your question and determine the types of data you need, discover insights in your data and effectively communicate why they matter, turn insights from the data into compelling stories and visualizations, and take a human-centered approach to data analysis. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by CoCreative, identify common dynamics in collaborative work, apply strategies to expand creative possibilities, utilize reflective and iterative processes to ensure shared alignment, transform differing perspectives and conflicting ideas into opportunities, and implement structured problem-solving and human-centered design techniques to enhance collaboration. No cost associated.

Offered by ONEplace@kpl, explore how to assess your organization’s current level of value strategy alignment, apply a structured framework for values based strategic planning, navigate common tensions between values and strategic pressures, and create an action plan for improving alignment in your organization. No cost associated.

Offered by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, develop skills to navigate challenging dialogues with empathy, curiosity, and respect and foster meaningful conversations across diverse perspectives. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Center for Creative Leadership, explore how to embed coaching into your leadership development approach to align organizational priorities, drive measurable outcomes, and build leadership capacity at scale, while unpacking common pitfalls organizations face when coaching is treated as a standalone intervention and sharing practical steps for building a sustainable culture of learning and development. No cost associated.

Offered by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, learn smart ways to strengthen ties with midlevel supporters, whether you have fundraisers dedicated to this level of giving or not. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Collective Impact Forum, this 2-day workshop will explore tools and strategies to help you more intentionally plan, design, and facilitate meetings that are results-driven and move your collaborative forward. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Rotary Charities through a collaborative funding partnership with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, the Oleson Foundation, and the Huckle Family Foundation, join us as we explore how to move from current to future state with clarity, compassion, and purpose by examining the "why" behind change, define a clear vision, and identify the role of internal communications, leadership, and culture in supporting transitions. Participants will leave with practical tools to support themselves and their teams during times of change, whether it’s rooted in loss, growth, or both. This workshop will be facilitated by Amy Cell of Yeo & Yeo. No cost associated.

Offered by ZingTrain, explore how to recognize and better handle interpersonal workplace conflict and learn tools to engage effectively in a Courageous Conversation. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, explore how to shift your mindset and practices around conflict engagement, strengthen your ability to sit with tension, listen across difference, and navigate uncertainty, and build personal and collective practices that center safety, dignity, and accountability. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by NMC Extended Ed in partnership with Rotary Charities, the 6-week course is designed to review, discuss, and apply fundraising fundamentals to existing scenarios and/or situations currently being experienced by your organization. Content will be customized based on the topics most useful to cohort participants, but will include: prospecting, long-term relationship building, solicitations, board engagement, stewardship, communication flow, time management, and writing compelling case statements. Course begins January 6, 2026, and occurs every Tuesday thereafter through February 10, 2026. Applications are due by November 24. This course is subsidized by Rotary Charities and is not eligible for the Learning Fund.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, explore how to design an engaging Data Walk from start to finish, present complex information in clear, accessible ways, create space for dialogue that amplifies community voices,  and turn data into insights that inform decisions and spark change. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, discover practical tools and prompts to help to use insights your past experiences to inform your future plans, explore what rest means to you and identify ways to integrate rest into your daily life, develop strategies to maintain momentum, and discover how to shift your mindset towards embracing challenges and viewing failures as opportunities for learning and growth. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Bolder Advocacy, learn the different roles of 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, unions, and political organizations, federal tax rules affecting how these organizations can work together, the legal separations necessary between affiliated organizations, such as funding and fundraising constraints, and permissible joint activities of different types of nonprofits, including election-year activities. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Rotary Charities through a collaborative funding partnership with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, the Oleson Foundation, and the Huckle Family Foundation, join us as we explore how to make purpose-driven and values-based decisions around programming, staffing, and resource allocation and how to communicate those choices with clarity and courage. The session will also offer adaptive fundraising strategies that respond to evolving donor behavior and systemic realities, helping organizations build resilience and donor trust. This workshop will be led by Megan Motil, of Parallel Solutions, and Christie Perdue, of The Solvent Group. No cost associated.

Offered by Propel Nonprofit, gain clarify on roles and responsibilities of board and staff with governance and management to be the collaborative partners you need to be to achieve your mission. No cost associated.