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

Offered by OnePlace, explore step-by-step procedures for writing powerful proposals that meet the requirements of potential funders and review what you can do now to prepare yourself & your organization. No cost associated.

Offered by the Johnson Center, gain an understanding of the core functions, legal, and other responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors, learn how board governance and how boards are structured, and identify common challenges and related strategies facing nonprofit boards. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, learn how to map out an annual donor communications plan, stay on track throughout the year, and manage various campaigns and communications, so you can build stronger ties with key donors and hit your goals. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Prosci, learn about research-backed insights on how these complementary disciplines work together to transform your projects and achieve lasting change, how to align teams to build a common understanding between project and change management, and the role of leadership in successful integration.  No cost associated.

Offered by LifeLabs Learning, learn tools to help teams avoid common goal-setting pitfalls, techniques to drive accountability towards goals,  and skills for helping teams handle rapidly-shifting situations. No cost associated.

Offered by Propel Nonprofits, learn about board responsibilities and explore the nuances of board authority and relationships. Participants will receive Propel’s Nonprofit Board Governance workbook and the workshop is designed for those new to serving on a board or those who are contemplating joining a board. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising, including boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. No cost associated.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, gain knowledge and tools to understand the purpose of evaluation, integrate equity into your evaluation processes, ensuring inclusive and meaningful outcomes for all stakeholders, and use evaluation findings to inform decision-making, improve project implementation, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, gain an understanding of nonprofit financial management foundational principles, acquire skills to manage your organization’s finances, ensuring financial stability, transparency, and compliance, and gain confidence to make informed financial decisions that support the mission and long-term sustainability of your nonprofit. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Stanford Social Innovation Review, discover the most recent data on the values and priorities of rising generations of donors , delve into expectations for the timing and quantity of charitable bequests in the coming years, and learn how next-gen donor cohorts are utilizing different giving vehicles. No cost associated.  

Offered by Nonprofit Quarterly, explore the foundational terms and concepts of AI, learn about NTEN's AI Framework for an Equitable World, practice discussing nonprofit AI opportunities or risks in an equitable framework,  and use templates and resources provided for building policies and guidelines at your organization. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Stanford Social Innovation Review, this 2-part series will explore how to develop a measurement system focused on organizational learning and action, strategies for tailoring evidence efforts to the stages of program development, standards for "right-fit" measurement using the CART principles, and how to sequence measurement and learning efforts to develop evidence-based interventions for success at scale. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, gain an increased understanding of nonprofit financial management principles, skills to effectively ensure financial stability, transparency, and compliance, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. This session is designed for individuals who have a solid understanding of the concepts covered in Financial Management, Part 1. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on: making your case for support, diversifying your organization's fundraising base, and creating a plan of action. No cost associated.

Offered by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, learn ways to attract grants and create win-win partnerships with corporations, including what motivates businesses to give grants, what they look for in successful partnerships, and how to work with companies to expand your revenue and reach. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn the basics of shifting focus from your nonprofit’s activities to its outcomes including how to draft SMART objectives for a program and identify the parts of a logic model. No cost associated.

Offered by ZingTrain, learn what Standard Operating Procedures are and why they are important for your organization, when to use different types of SOPs, and the 4 Steps to Writing an SOP - plus the chance to use them to begin documenting a system, procedure, or task. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Center for Nonprofit Management, learn how to develop an audit-ready mindset, implement best practices, identify key documentation needs, and engage with auditors efficiently. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Propel Nonprofits, learn how to read nonprofit financial reports including the income statement (statement of activities) and balance sheet (statement of financial position) and gain an understanding of nonprofit finance terminology, financial statements, and staff and board roles and responsibilities. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation, including the basic elements of a proposal, the "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. No cost associated.

Offered by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, learn about new research into what makes donors feel valued, including how to analyze your donor communications, use language that resonates with donors, and take your thank-you's to the next level. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, discover tools and best practices to make board meetings more productive, participatory, and focused on advancing mission toward vision and develop a tailored framework for facilitating more inclusive, engaging, and outcomes-oriented board meetings. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Propel Nonprofits,  learn to use budgeting as another tool for you to tell the story of your organization’s plans, priorities, and aspirations using a 10-step budgeting process that will also highlight ways to engage your board as well as staff across the organization. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn how to recruit and engage diverse board members, use a Board Agreement as an integral tool for board establishment and management, identify strategies to establish positive relationship dynamics among board members, the Executive Director, and other key staff, and strengthen your current board. No cost associated.

Offered by TSNE, gain an understanding of budget management fundamentals, learn practical skills to start the budget process and manage the budget timeline, implement effective strategies to align financial resources with organizational goals, and become familiar with steps required to assess the historical expenditure trends of the annual budget. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by LifeLabs Learning, explore the skills needed to role model effective feedback (even if the message is difficult), tools to help teams overcome common feedback hurdles, and systems that make feedback easy and frequent across your teams, regardless of their location. No cost associated.

Offered by Candid Learning, learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising, including boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. No cost associated.

Offered by TSNE, unpack practical tips and tools for planning retreats that inspire strategic thinking, alignment, and renewed commitment among board members and develop a plan for a board retreat designed to align your board’s strategy, reflections, and needs with broader organizational goals. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.