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.
- 2026 Backbone Leaders Learning LabFeb 25, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmAdaptive Leadership, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- How Your Nonprofit Can Influence Policy Through Ballot Measure CampaignsMar 3, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmCommunications, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Applied Futuring WorkshopMar 4, 2026, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pmAdaptive Leadership, Operations & Financial Management, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Racial Justice Community of PracticeMar 4, 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmEquity & Inclusion, Systems Change • Free Event, Virtual Event
- How 501(c)(3)s Can Educate and Advocate During Election SeasonMar 19, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmCommunications, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- 2026 Collective Impact Action SummitApr 14 – 16, 2026, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pmCollaboration, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Network Leadership SeriesApr 21, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pmAdaptive Leadership, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Working with Complexity: Beyond Analytical KnowingApr 30, 2026, 2:00 pm – 5:30 pmAdaptive Leadership, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Facilitative Leadership for Social ChangeMay 14, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmAdaptive Leadership, Equity & Inclusion, Systems Change • Virtual Event
- Regenerative Signal: From Reporting Burden to Regenerative Measurement and EvaluationMay 20, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pmAdaptive Leadership, Collaboration, Operations & Financial Management, Systems Change • 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.