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SUMMARY:Supervising for Success: Essentials for Effective Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your foundational skills and tools as a new or experienced supervisor.\n\n\n\nPlease note that t his is an in-person training in downtown Los Angeles. \nSupervising people presents challenges as well as opportunities for growth. This seminar is designed for both new and experienced nonprofit supervisors and those who have had no formal training for their role. In this class\, you’ll sharpen your skills to better plan and prioritize\, communicate with and motivate your staff\, and network and learn from other supervisors. Come away with new approaches for working with your team to best accomplish your goals. \nTopics include:\n\nRole of the supervisor\nManaging relationships\, coming from peers\nSetting priorities and expectations\nNavigating the changing workplace\nSupervising employees remotely and hybrid\nCommunication styles\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis seminar is designed for Nonprofit Supervisors\, Directors\, Managers\, and other nonprofit leaders at all levels of experience. \nThis program meets in person on Wednesday\, February 4th\, from 9:00am to 4:00pm \nRegistration Fee:\n\nEarly Bird : $249 (ends on 1/23)\nGeneral Admission: $275\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \nInstructor\nPatricia Navarro – Senior Learning Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nPatricia brings over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting the nonprofit community to her role at CNM. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals through learning and growth has been a driving force throughout her diverse career. Patricia has successfully coordinated and managed a wide array of trainings\, events\, and conferences\, demonstrating her commitment to fostering development within the nonprofit sector. Fluent in both English and Spanish\, Patricia has played pivotal roles in coaching adult learners and managers\, as well as facilitating impactful trainings for nonprofit leaders\, volunteers and clients. At CNM\, she assumes a crucial role overseeing certification programs\, administering scholarship grants\, and delivering trainings. Patricia’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from ITESM\, a prestigious university in Mexico\, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Moreover\, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Coach\, having completed the Goldvarg Consulting Group program—an accredited initiative by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Patricia’s multifaceted expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to CNM\, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector’s development and success. \nCOVID Protocols\nMasks are not required at this time\, but we ask you to be considerate of fellow attendees’ health and comfort and practice mindful social distancing. If you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu symptoms\, please stay at home. We are monitoring developments around COVID-19 and will adjust event guidelines accordingly.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/supervising-for-success/
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SUMMARY:Starting & Sustaining a Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nNavigating planning\, financial\, and legal considerations in today’s nonprofit landscape.\n\n\n\nAbout this seminar:\nStarting and sustaining a nonprofit organization in 2026 requires more than a strong mission. It requires a clear understanding of today’s legal\, political\, and funding landscape. As nonprofit organizations face increased scrutiny\, shifting regulations\, and funding uncertainty\, the need for thoughtful planning\, strong governance\, and compliant operations has never been more important\, even as community needs continue to grow. \nThis introductory virtual seminar provides a practical overview of the legal\, programmatic\, and organizational fundamentals needed to launch and sustain a nonprofit organization. Participants will explore best practices for designing effective programs\, building a well-functioning board\, developing a fundraising strategy\, and navigating the legal requirements of forming a California nonprofit and applying for tax-exempt status. The session also addresses ongoing compliance responsibilities and risk considerations\, including alternatives such as fiscal sponsorship. \nParticipants will walk away with resources\, templates\, tools\, and tips on topics most critical to planning\, forming\, and growing a new nonprofit organization. \nKey Takeaways:\n\nStrategic Planning and Program Development: Understanding the Why\, the Mission\, Goals/Objectives\, the Organizational Assessment\, and Evaluating Impact.\nGovernance and Board Development: Legal board requirements\, governance responsibilities\, and building an engaged\, effective board.\nResource Development in Today’s Environment: Exploring approaches to fundraising strategy in the context of economic uncertainty\, evolving grant priorities\, and changing donor expectations.\nLegal Formation\, Compliance\, and Risk Awareness: Forming a California nonprofit corporation\, applying for tax exemption\, understanding ongoing compliance obligations\, and exploring fiscal sponsorship as an alternative pathway.\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis seminar is designed for individuals exploring the formation of a new nonprofit organization\, including community leaders\, advocates\, and social impact sector professionals. \nRegistration Fee:\n\nGeneral Admission: $45\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \n\n\n\n\nInstructors\nLaura Skadhauge Bloom –Staff Attorney\, Public Counsel \nLaura is a staff attorney with Public Counsel’s Community Development Project where she provides trainings and direct legal services to nonprofits serving low-income communities in Los Angeles. She focuses on nonprofit formation\, governance\, and fiscal sponsorship. Prior to working at Public Counsel\, Laura worked in the United Kingdom as part of a human rights advocacy group before returning to her home of Los Angeles where she provided legal services to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Laura graduated from Claremont McKenna College and UCLA School of Law. \nAlicia K. Avalos – Sr. Learning Integration Manager\, Center for Nonprofit Management \nA native Angeleno\, Alicia has 22 years of leadership experience in city government and several social service agencies\, directing successful programs including Summer Night Lights. Most recently at Chrysalis\, she was a Program Manager for a rapid rehousing program providing employment services to those who were justice-involved. At CNM\, she supports the client services staff\, leads client contact and service activities\, and maintains good relationships with clients and colleagues. Her dual background in city government and nonprofit program management gives her experience in managing project development and implementation. Alicia holds a BA in Communications & Fine Arts from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles\, CA.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/starting-sustaining-a-nonprofit/
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SUMMARY:Financial Implications of Current Federal Policy: An Examination of Field Differences and Responses
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nThe effects of the current federal retrenchment on nonprofits are profound and sector-wide\, but it is definitely hitting some fields harder than others. In this session\, NPGPS presents an analysis of field-specific differences\, looking also at their responses to those stresses. \nAmong the fields we will look at are public broadcasting and other politically targeted groups\, behavioral and community health organizations\, and food security groups. What have each of these groups learned in the past decade that informs their responses\, and what are the differences in what solutions are available to one rather than another? These are among the many questions we will take up.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/financial-implications-of-current-federal-policy-an-examination-of-field-differences-and-responses/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:BDO & CNM: First-Generation Professionals Cohort Program
DESCRIPTION:About This Event:\nJoin us online for a comprehensive virtual information session delving into the details of our upcoming First Generation Professionals Cohort Program\, set to kick off Friday March 13\, 2026 . Please note that attending the information session is optional and not a requirement to apply for participation in the cohort program. \nThis information session will be recorded and provided to all who register to attend. \nOverview:\nThe Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM)\, in partnership with BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory\, invites Executive Leaders who identify as First-Generation Professionals to a cohort-based leadership and financial learning experience. \nToday’s nonprofit leaders are navigating unprecedented financial pressure\, funding instability\, compliance risk\, and workforce strain – often while carrying complex personal relationships with money\, power\, and responsibility. This cohort was designed to meet that reality. \nThrough expert-led learning\, peer exchange\, executive coaching\, and wellness-centered practices\, participants will strengthen both their financial leadership and their internal confidence to lead through uncertainty. \nParticipants Will Gain:\n\nA clearer understanding of their organization’s financial health and business model\nIncreased confidence using financial statements and financial language\nStronger team-based and equitable financial decision-making practices\nHealthier personal and professional narratives around money\nA trusted network of peer Executive Directors\n\nIntended Cohort Audience:\nThis cohort is designed for executive leaders who identify as First-Generation Professionals\, including those who are: \n\nFirst in their family to attend college and become professionals\nFrom working-class or modest socioeconomic backgrounds\nThe first in their family to hold a senior leadership or executive role\n\nProgram Experience\nThis cohort-based learning journey includes interactive workshops (in-person & virtual)\, executive coaching\, peer learning\, a community of practice\, leadership & financial improvement project\, and more! \nCore Topics\n\nLeadership identity\, values\, and money narratives\nUnderstanding your nonprofit business model\nScenario planning and risk management\nFinancial reporting and dashboards\nBoard and staff financial communication\nWellness and change management in executive leadership\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis program is ideal for nonprofit Executive Directors who: \n\nWant to strengthen financial leadership without sacrificing wellness\nAre navigating uncertainty\, growth\, or financial stress\nValue peer learning and shared experience\nWant to lead with greater confidence\, clarity\, and equity\n\nInformation Session Registration Deadline:\nPlease register by Friday\, January 23\, 5:00 PM Pacific Time. \nTo learn more contact Michelle Escamilla\, Outreach and Engagement Manager\, at mescamilla@cnmsocal.org
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/first-generation-professionals-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:State of Sector: News\, Emerging Trends\, Hope
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nJoin us for a deep dive into the latest news and trends shaping the sector.\n\n\n\nNonprofit leaders are navigating an unprecedented moment. Financial uncertainty\, staff burnout\, shifting donor patterns\, and rising costs are reshaping organizations and the people who lead them. \nAdd ongoing policy changes\, and the question becomes not just how to survive\, but how to lead with clarity and care through what comes next. \nThis is a conversation for nonprofit staff and executive leaders who want space to pause\, reflect\, and think differently about leadership in uncertain times. \nTogether\, we’ll explore questions shaping the sector as we look toward 2026: \n\nHow do we build sustainable organizations when traditional funding models no longer feel reliable?\nWhat does equity-centered leadership look like when resources are scarce\nHow can we engage and support staff in ways that honor the whole person while sustaining mission impact?\n\nGrounded in research and real-world nonprofit experience\, this conversation offers practical insight and peer connection. We hope you’ll join us.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/state-of-sector-news-emerging-trends-hope/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Exploring Cost Allocation & NICRA: Building Nonprofit Stability
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\n \n\nWith funding streams evolving and financial accountability under increasing scrutiny\, understanding how indirect costs fit into your organization’s budget has never been more important. The Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) can be a powerful tool to strengthen your nonprofit’s financial foundation\, but many organizations are unsure how it works or whether it applies to them.\n\n \n\nIn this informative session\, you’ll explore:\n\n \n\n 	The purpose and structure of indirect cost rates (NICRA)\n \n 	How cost allocation supports transparency and sustainability\n \n 	Key considerations for determining if a NICRA is right for your organization\n\n \n\nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of cost allocation and NICRA\, ready to engage in informed discussions with funders\, enhance your organization’s financial stability\, and build long-term confidence in managing indirect costs.\n\n \nRegistration Fee:\n \n\n 	General Admission: $50\n \n 	Read CNM’s Refund Policy\n\n \nScholarships:\n \n\nIf you are a CNM Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to dpreciado@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code.\n\n \nFacilitators Bio:\n \n\nHarriet (Hatsy) Cutshall\, CPA – Director of Government Awards Management\, Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)\n\n \n\nHarriet (Hatsy) S. Cutshall\, joined YPTC in 2011 and is a founding member of YPTC’s Federal Awards Management Group. Hatsy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the College of William and Mary and later a certificate in Accounting from the University of Virginia.\n\n \n\nHer prior experience includes serving as a Market Leader in Washington\, DC\, Phoenix and New England where she has worked with dozens of clients receiving federal funding from several different agencies. She has cohosted a number of webinars on how to apply for and manage federal funding and was a key presenter for several of YPTC’s “Staying Afloat” webinars during the height of the COVID pandemic.\n\n \n\nPrior to YPTC\, Hatsy served as Director of Finance and Administration for the Rural Community Assistance Partnership\, and as CFO for the American Society of Appraisers\, and for America Abroad Media. She is a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs and the Greater Washington Society of CPA’s Nonprofit committee. She is a presenter for the AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference and the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) Conferences.\n\nAriella Reiss\, Manager – Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)\n\n \n\nAriella joined YPTC in 2021 and is the Senior Client Services Manager in the Southern California office. Ariella got her start in nonprofits as a Finance Manager for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans\, LA. She has also worked in film production\, private equity\, and several other industries\, now focusing primarily on nonprofit Arts & Culture organizations. She is a frequent presenter with YPTC on subjects including fiscal sponsorship and budgeting..\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/exploring-cost-allocation-nicra-building-nonprofit-stability/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Advocacy & Collective Bigger Picture: Building Your Organizational Network
DESCRIPTION:About this Seminar\n \n\nAs nonprofits navigate shifting political\, social\, and economic pressures\, effective advocacy requires more than individual effort. It depends on strong partnerships\, shared purpose and trusted networks. Today’s advocacy work must be relational\, intentional\, and grounded in community voice and collaboration.\n\n \n\nThis 3-hour virtual seminar is designed for nonprofit and social impact professionals looking to strengthen their organizational networks and build collective advocacy power. Through real-world examples\, practical tools\, and peer reflection\, participants will explore how to deepen trust\, engage partners more strategically\, and activate networks that support sustainable\, values-aligned advocacy.\n\n \n\nThis learning space invites you to walk away with approachable frameworks\, fresh insights\, and practical strategies to strengthen partnerships and advance advocacy.\n\n \nKey Takeaways\n \n\n 	Practical strategies for strengthening partnerships and building trust across your advocacy network.\n \n 	Insight into how nonprofits can engage in advocacy legally and strategically while staying within compliance requirements.\n \n 	Real examples of how nonprofits are using collective action and coalition work to respond to today’s challenges.\n \n 	Tools for mapping your network\, identifying gaps\, and understanding how different partners support your advocacy goals.\n \n 	Peer-informed ideas and scenarios to help you navigate partnerships and activate your network in real time.\n\n \nWho Should Attend\n \n\nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals engaged in advocacy\, community engagement\, or partnership-building who want to strengthen their organizational networks and deepen collaborative practice. While open to all experience levels\, it will be particularly valuable for:\n\n \n\n 	Program managers or directors seeking to build or sustain values-aligned community partnerships.\n \n 	Policy and advocacy staff looking to expand their network and coordinate collective action on shared issues.\n \n 	Communications and engagement professionals working to strengthen their organization’s voice.\n \n 	Anyone seeking clarity on how to connect mission\, partnerships\, and advocacy more intentionally in their work.\n\n \nRegistration Fee:\n \n\n 	Early Bird: $99 (ends 11/25)\n \n 	General Admission: $125\n \n 	Read CNM’s Refund Policy\n\n \nScholarships:\n \n\nIf you are a CNM Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code.\n\n \nFacilitator Bio:\n \n\nMaya Paley (she/her) – Founder\, Maya Paley Consulting & Coaching\n\n \n\nMaya has two decades of experience serving as a leader on gender and racial equity and economic justice. In her work as co-owner and managing consultant at Cities & People Advisors. She offers nonprofits\, foundations\, and government agencies a range of services\, including research and evaluation\, strategic planning\, coaching\, and organizational development. Maya served on the Steering Committee of the CA Work and Family Coalition and on the Executive Committee of the LA Coalition for Reproductive Justice for several years. She has also served as a member of many other coalitions\, including the CA Coalition for Reproductive Freedom and the Raise the Wage Coalition in Los Angeles.\n\n \n\nMaya’s recent clients include ACLU California Action\, BreastfeedLA\, City of West Hollywood\, Liberty Hill Foundation\, and the Women’s Funding Network. She has been honored with an Outstanding Woman Leader award by the City of Santa Monica and a Women in Leadership award by the City of West Hollywood. She was a featured “hero” in artist Taiji Terasaki’s Heroes at Borders exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in 2020. Maya earned her Bachelor’s in Political Science from UC Berkeley and her Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University. When not doing all this\, Maya loves to write\, read\, think\, rest\, eat chocolate\, drink chai lattes\, and spend time with family and friends.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/advocacy-collective-bigger-picture-building-your-organizational-network/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Radical Collaboration: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofits Under Stress (and Anytime)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n \n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll take a close\, practical look at what effective collaborative restructuring really requires in this moment. You’ll hear directly from two nationally respected leaders who have been designing\, advising on\, and navigating these new structures in real time:  Kate Piatt-Eckert\, Senior Associate\, Industry Specialty ServicesBDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory and John McIntosh\, Managing Partner\,  SeaChange Capital Partners.\n\n \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n \n\n 	Which collaborative arrangements are most common in this moment\n \n 	What to look for in partners for different levels of collaboration\n \n 	The practical motivations driving these initiatives\n \n 	How to achieve success and avoid common pitfalls in interagency work
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/radical-collaboration-the-strategic-advantage-of-nonprofits-under-stress-and-anytime/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Donor Advised Funds (DAFs): What Every Nonprofit Should Know
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\n\n\n\nWith new U.S. policy changes on the horizon\, now is the time to get clear on how Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) really work and what these changes could mean for your organization. DAFs are transforming the way people give. They’re opening new doors for philanthropy while also creating new challenges for nonprofits trying to keep pace. \n\n\n\nIn this engaging session\, you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nCurrent trends in donor behavior and motivations\n\n\n\nHow DAFs operate and why they’re reshaping charitable giving\n\n\n\nSmart strategies to connect with DAF donors and diversify your revenue streams\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll walk away with a confident understanding of DAFs—ready to adapt your fundraising approach\, engage donors more effectively\, and build long-term sustainability in the changing world of giving. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee:\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $50\n\n\n\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nScholarships:\n\n\n\nIf you are a CNM Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to dpreciado@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \n\n\n\nFacilitator Bios:\n\n\n\nLupe Ramos-Silva is a seasoned development leader with 30 years of experience designing fundraising strategies that are bold\, values driven\, and responsive to community needs. From launching national Latino engagement campaigns at St. Jude to raising over $100 million at Exceptional Minds\, Lupe brings a grounded\, relationship-based approach to fund development. She has supported both capital campaigns and grassroots initiatives across the country\, offering deep insight into funding strategies rooted in equity\, cultural relevance\, and trust. \n\n\n\nMost recently\, Lupe has been working alongside organizations at pivotal moments in their growth\, including advising on a $20 million capital campaign and supporting local efforts that blend cultural storytelling with fund development. Her perspective is also shaped by her work as a grant proposal reviewer\, giving her a behind the scenes understanding of how funders assess alignment and impact. Lupe’s approach is both strategic and human centered\, grounded in real world practice\, shaped by decades of experience\, and rooted in the belief that strong relationships and clarity of purpose are essential to sustainable fundraising.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/demystifying-donor-advised-funds-dafs-what-every-nonprofit-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Innovate with Purpose – An Introduction to Human-Centered Design
DESCRIPTION:Center For Nonprofit Management.  1000 North Alameda Street #250 Los Angeles\, CA 90012 \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n*Please note\, this is an In-Person Training * \n\n\n\nWhat happens when nonprofit leaders need a spark of new ideas and strategies to adapt to the current times? What if you could tap into the expertise of your staff\, leadership\, community members\, and other stakeholders to unlock powerful ideas with high impact potential? Imagine how workflows could evolve when planning and delivery is rooted in empathy. \n\n\n\nThis session brings Design Thinking to nonprofit leaders\, a powerful framework that propels a human-centered approach to innovation. \n\n\n\nThis full-day interactive training invites participants to reimagine how they solve problems\, make decisions\, and design programs by putting empathy and collaboration at the center of their process. Through real-world examples\, peer learning\, and hands-on exercises\, participants will explore how design thinking can spark creativity\, strengthen community connections\, and create systems-level change. \n\n\n\nDrawing on frameworks from the Stanford d.school and led by Dramatic Results®\, this session blends play\, storytelling\, and teamwork to help attendees connect creativity with strategy in ways that feel both practical and inspiring. \n\n\n\nWe invite participants to dress comfortably\, be prepared to think on their feet\, and approach complex problems in innovative ways. \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreative Warm-Ups: Use quick stoke activities like the Metaphor Generator to spark fresh thinking and prepare for deeper design work.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLead with Empathy: Learn how to connect with individuals and communities through empathy interviews and reflective questioning to uncover deeper insights.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDefine Problems Clearly: Practice building problem statements (POVs) that are specific\, actionable\, and free from pre-embedded solutions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollaborative Problem-Solving: Explore structured frameworks that promote teamwork\, creativity\, and rapid idea testing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Application: Leave with tools\, resources\, and real-world exercises you can immediately apply to your professional context.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis training is designed for nonprofit leaders\, organizational decision-makers\, and cross-functional teams who want to bring creativity and collaboration into their work. Human-centered design is most powerful when those at the top are equipped to lead with empathy and adaptability\, setting the tone for cultures of innovation\, inclusivity\, and trust. \n\n\n\nWhile open to all experience levels\, it will be particularly valuable for: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership teams seeking to strengthen organization-wide collaboration through Design Thinking principles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram and operations managers aiming to spark innovation and think outside the box by taking a feedback-oriented approach to problem solving.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram teams interested in practicing behaviors that lead to equitable involvement and creative engagement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $250\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScholarships:\n\n\n\nIf you are a CNM Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to dpreciado@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \n\n\n\nFacilitator Bios:\n\n\n\nRyan Nuckolls-Rosa (she/her)\, Executive Director – Dramatic Results® \n\n\n\nAs Executive Director of Dramatic Results® Ryan brings design thinking into the heart of leadership\, aligning creativity with strategy to drive meaningful change. With more than 15 years in nonprofit management and federal grant leadership\, she has secured and directed $12 million in U.S. Department of Education awards\, ensuring compliance\, accountability\, and measurable impact. Ryan has guided large-scale initiatives including the Art of Building a City Project and the SEED (STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration) Project\, a $7.9 million grant\, anchoring design-centered strategies in operational transformation\, stakeholder engagement\, and sustainable growth. Recognized for her ability to implement systems-level change quickly and effectively\, she has cultivated multi-sector partnerships that expand access to the arts in high-need communities. Her career spans work with artists and institutions across the United States\, Europe\, and Asia\, with several years of experience in China\, where she collaborated on exhibitions\, community programming\, and cross-cultural projects that continue to inform her global perspective. \n\n\n\nTori-Ann Hampton (she/her)\, Curriculum Manager – Dramatic Results® \n\n\n\nTori-Ann Hampton is an educator\, artist\, and design strategist who leads the design team at Dramatic Results®. She drives the creation of innovative learning experiences\, professional development programs\, and systems that help communities better understand and solve complex challenges. With the power of a listening ear\, a curious mind\, and the courage to take creative risks\, she approaches design as an iterative journey—where feedback serves as a pilot for discovery and growth. As part of the federally funded SEED (STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration) Project\, Tori-Ann led curriculum design across communities\, utilizing human-centered design to build equity-driven learning that empowers educators\, inspires program designers\, and engages learners. With 20 years of experience in education\, she has worked within school districts\, private educational companies\, and nonprofits to drive meaningful change. Her work blends artistry and strategy\, transforming bold ideas into systems and practices that create lasting impact.
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Take Ownership of YOUR Network: Purposeful Relationship-Building
DESCRIPTION:A strong professional network is essential to navigating uncertain times. With many operational\, programmatic\, and fundraising demands to attend\, many professionals may find it difficult to create a strategy to connect with colleagues and strategically grow their network. This 3-hour virtual seminar will help participants take ownership of their careers by identifying what types of connections best support their goals\, exploring how to nurture reciprocal and inclusive relationships\, and practicing strategies to engage intentionally across sectors. Through guided reflection\, peer exchange\, and interactive exercises\, participants will learn how to map their existing networks\, identify gaps\, and create an actionable plan for strategic relationship-building that aligns with their organization’s mission and values. This learning space provides time to reflect on your current connections\, demystify networking practices\, learn from peers\, and leave with tools to help you network with clarity and confidence. \nKey Takeaways\n\nConcrete strategies for identifying and engaging relationships that advance your mission and careers\nOpportunities to explore frameworks that clarifying your networking strategy to achieve important goals\nPeer-informed approaches for building authentic\, equitable\, and mission-driven connections\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals how may feel uncomfortable with their current networking practices or are looking to upskill in their connection-building practices. While open to all experience levels\, it will be particularly valuable for: Executive directors and senior leaders aiming to cultivate strategic relationships with nonprofit peers\, philanthropy\, and cross sector colleagues Program and development staff seeking to build or deepen organizational partnerships Professionals seeking to expand their relationship-building skills to create more intentional\, equitable connections across their work \nRegistration Fee:\n\nEarly Birth: $99 (ends 11/6)\nGeneral Admission: $125\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\nScholarships:\nIf you are a CNM Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \nFacilitator Bios:\nSooah Kwak (she/her) Co-Founder – We Choose Us Coaching With experience across higher education\, nonprofits\, and policy organizations\, Sooah brings expertise in strategic visioning\, program development\, community engagement\, and DEI initiatives. She holds a Master’s in International and Comparative Education from New York University and is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. In her work\, Sooah is passionate about creating spaces for learning\, connection\, and self-reflection that help individuals and teams discover meaningful ways to grow. Through We Choose Us Coaching\, she supports clients in reimagining their relationship with work\, redefining success on their own terms\, and exploring everyday ways to practice possibility and purpose. Terry Nesmith (she/her) Co-Founder and Licensed Therapist – We Choose Us Coaching Drawing on over a decade in organizational development at Viacom Media Networks\, Terry helps women of color build fulfilling lives and careers grounded in self-awareness and empowerment. She holds an MSW from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work\, certifications in DEI and Change Management from Cornell University\, and a coaching certification from iPEC. Terry blends her background in mental health\, coaching\, and corporate culture to help clients navigate burnout\, life transitions\, and personal growth with compassion and clarity. Her work centers on guiding individuals to reconnect with their values\, reclaim their confidence\, and move toward lasting transformation both personally and professionally.
URL:https://cnmsocal.org/event/take-ownership-of-your-network-purposeful-relationship-building/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Building Your Unique Toolkit: Navigating the Sea of Resources and Templates
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\nNonprofits balance a wide range of responsibilities\, and as organizations move through stages of startup\, growth\, maturity\, or turnaround\, their needs evolve—making it challenging to know which tools are the best fit. \n\n\n\nThis 3-hour virtual seminar will introduce the concept of a nonprofit “toolkit” and guide participants in assessing their organization’s lifecycle stage\, identifying priority tasks\, and exploring how to choose the most useful resources. Through interactive discussions\, real-world examples\, and peer exchange\, participants will engage in hands-on exercises and learn how to build a fundraising toolkit using Candid’s tools\, including Seals of Transparency\, Foundation Directory\, Guidestar\, and more. \n\n\n\nThis learning space provides time to reflect on your organization’s current needs\, learn from peers\, and leave with practical tools tailored to your stage of growth. \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n\n\n\nA framework to assess your organization’s needs and set clear priorities\n\n\n\nClarity on essential nonprofit functions and where to find tools for each\n\n\n\nGuidance on using your Candid Profile to strengthen visibility and storytelling\n\n\n\nPractical instruction on applying Foundation Directory to identify and access funders\n\n\n\nPeer-informed insights to design a toolkit that reflects your organization’s unique context\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for nonprofit professionals responsible for building organizational capacity and strengthening their nonprofit infrastructure. \n\n\n\nWhile open to all experience levels\, it will be particularly valuable for: \n\n\n\n\nProfessionals at emerging or established nonprofits who want to clarify priorities and design toolkits that fit their organization’s context\n\n\n\nFundraising and development staff seeking effective tools for identifying and engaging funders\n\n\n\nExecutive directors and senior leaders working to identify organizational priorities\n\n\n\nProgram and operations managers seeking a strategy to intentionally source and curate tools\, case studies\, templates\, and resources that meet their needs\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee:\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird: $99 (ends 10/08)\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $125\n\n\n\nRead CNM’s Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nScholarships:\n\n\n\nIf you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient\, please send an email to pnavarro@cnmsocal.org to receive your discount code. \n\n\n\nFacilitator Bio\n\n\n\nLori Guidry\, Educational Programming Manager – Candid \n\n\n\nLori is an Educational Programming Manager for Candid\, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She plays a leading role in formulating\, evaluating\, and project managing strategic initiatives related to equitable access and testing and refining educational programming; she also serves as a subject matter expert for content development. Before joining Candid\, Lori worked in information services for more than 15 years\, specializing in business and marketing topics\, including corporate social responsibility. A native of Chicago\, she earned her Master’s in Library & Information Science from Dominican University in River Forest\, IL. \n\n\n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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