Capacity Building Events

Collaboration: We Can’t Build Resilience Alone, with Melvin Chibole

July 18, 2025 – 5:00 – 5:30 am PDT
Location: Online
Cost: Free

Collaboration is a critical element of long-term resilience in civil society. In this TechSoup Talks session, speaker Melvin Chibole will draw on more than 17 years of experience in community philanthropy, systems thinking and social justice to explore what collaboration means in practice and how to make it meaningful. The speaker has held strategic roles at organizations such as ActionAid International, the Kenya Community Development Foundation and the UN Environment Programme. He brings a perspective rooted in locally led development and inclusive, community-driven approaches. The session will focus on how cross-sector, cross-border collaboration can strengthen collective agency and build more responsive and equitable systems.

Legacy in Motion: Smarter Strategies and Tools for Planned Giving Growth

July 22, 2025 – 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Location: Online
Cost: Free

Blackbaud and Giving Docs co-host this webinar designed to help nonprofits develop and grow successful planned giving programs. In this session, the co-hosts will explore the strategic foundations of planned giving, share best practices for getting started or expanding impact, and demonstrate how integrated tools can accelerate results. Organizations can use Prospect Insights Pro to identify high-potential planned giving donors with clarity and precision, turning data into actionable opportunities. Giving Docs then can empower those donors with a modern, accessible, and easy-to-use platform to create their legacy—making the journey from intention to impact simple. The session will feature insights from Carrie Goldberger of Blackbaud and Brantley Boyett of Giving Docs, and it offers a roadmap to planned giving success—from pinpointing the right donors to enabling them to take meaningful action. Whether a nonprofit is building a program from the ground up or looking to enhance what already exists, this session will provide guidance and tools that will be useful for planned giving activities.

The Johnson Amendment: Safeguarding Nonprofit Nonpartisanship in a Polarized Era

July 30, 2025 – 11 am - 12:15 pm PDT
Location: Online
Cost: Free

The cornerstone in maintaining the nonpartisan nature of nonprofits, the Johnson Amendment provision prohibits organizations from endorsing or opposing political candidates. This webinar will delve into the historical context, current challenges, and future implications of this provision, given recent debates over its relevance and enforcement. Experts in nonprofit law and policy will equip attendees with the knowledge to uphold their missions while adhering to regulatory frameworks.

Nonprofit Financial Management

August 7, 2025 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm PDT
Location: 75 S Grand Avenue Pasadena, CA
Cost: Free

Financial management is one of the most critical responsibilities of a nonprofit board, yet many board members feel unprepared to review budgets, monitor finances, or prevent financial risks. Without proper oversight, even well-intentioned organizations can face financial instability. This hands-on workshop will give board members and nonprofit staff the knowledge and tools to manage financial responsibilities effectively and protect their nonprofit’s resources.

The Southern California Association for Non Profit Housing Annual Conference

September 11, 2025 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (main conference day)
Location: Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena CA
Cost: $625 (non-members; see website for other categories of registrants and costs)

The SCANPH annual conference is the largest regional conference focused on affordable housing. The 37th annual conference will begin with Pre-Conference Seminars and Learning Opportunities, plus the Homes Within Reach Awards Ceremony & Reception: 6 PM – 9 PM (A separate ticket is required for this event).

Center for Nonprofit Management - In Person Seminars

Ongoing – Varies
Location: Varies
Cost: Varies

Center for NonProfit Management provides in-person seminars on a variety of topics for nonprofit Boards, executive directors and staff. In-person seminars are presented on a searchable monthly calendar, with information about content, faculty and cost for each event. In-person seminar topics covered include leadership essentials for nonprofit executives and Board members, financial strategy and management, marketing and communications, fund development and supervision and management.

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