Advocacy 101: Mobilizing Your Mission for Public Impact

Advocacy is a powerful tool for advancing your mission and building community-wide impact. This session introduces the fundamentals of advocacy work for nonprofits, including legal do’s and don’ts, how to engage policymakers, and effective messaging strategies.

Boards in Gear: Strengthening Governance & Leadership

Board effectiveness is one of the strongest predictors of nonprofit success. This session focuses on governance best practices, roles and responsibilities, committee structures, recruitment, and strategies for building a strong board–staff partnership. Ideal for current board members, executive directors, and emerging leaders.

Trauma-Informed Leadership and Organizational Culture

Nonprofit professionals often navigate emotionally demanding work. This session will help leaders understand the principles of trauma-informed supervision, staff support, and organizational culture. Learn how to foster psychological safety, reduce burnout, respond effectively to workplace stressors, and build teams that feel seen, supported, and resilient.