Summary Learn the foundational skills of planning, managing, and executing projects on time and on budget at your nonprofit. Description How does your organization engage in effective project management? Learn the foundational skills of planning, managing, and executing projects on time and on budget at your nonprofit. This three hour course will introduce important concepts […]

We already had lots of discussion in our sector about the merits of various approaches to strategic planning before the transformative events of the last year. And now in 2021, it feels entirely appropriate for leaders and consultants to be asking themselves, what does strategic planning look like today? In this session, we'll explore questions like: What […]

Summary In this two part series, we will learn how to develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly to look for landmines and dedicate a safe learning space to discuss and strategize simulated common crisis scenarios in nonprofits. Description Will your organization have enough cash to cover payroll next month? With the […]

Description The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a relief program for employers from the federal government. Originally, employers could not apply for both the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and the ERTC, so most nonprofits chose PPP. But that's the old news! Now, receiving a PPP loan does NOT affect your ability to qualify for […]

Description In this rapidly changing environment, answers aren't easy to get, and sometimes nonprofit needs are left out of the discussion. Join us for a virtual town hall where you'll hear directly from the California lawmakers representing your area and CalNonprofits leaders on COVID-19 recovery efforts, the state budget, and how these policies impact nonprofits. […]

Description: illuminate Speaker Series brought to you by Hospice of Santa Barbara presents: Navigating Re-entry Town Hall: How do we cope with the fears and anxiety during this time of transition from the pandemic? on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PDT. This is FREE and open to the community, but registration […]

Description In this time of turmoil and difficult decisions, we are partnering with Public Counsel to bring you a series of four webinars to help you decide how to move forward on key legal issues nonprofits are facing because of COVID-19. You'll learn: Best practices for returning to work Risk mitigation to help keep employees safe Physical […]

Featuring Chitra Aiyar, Senior Advisor, BDO FMA Over the past year, many nonprofits suffered financially and had to make significant operational changes due to COVID-19. With complex and frequently changing regulations, social sector leadership may not be aware of the assistance available to their organizations through the American Rescue Plan. Join the Institute for Nonprofit […]

Description What is the organizational culture of your nonprofit and what role does it play in efforts towards being an anti-racist organization?  Towards creating a culturally inclusive environment for staff and the communities you serve? In this three part series, organizational teams of 3 are invited to reflect, collaborate, and take action on their individual and […]