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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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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.
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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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